For Your Entertainment

Remember my post last week about the fact that I'm a list maker. Well, Morgan came across this and texted it to Jordan and I. This is so totally me---I've always told my girls to make "pro" and "con" lists whenever they have an important decision to make. In this instance, it's a "good" and "bad" list---in their own words. But first, let me set the stage.

Stephanie moved back home when Jordan and Morgan were 3 and 2 respectively. To say they were horrible children is putting it mildly. I won't go in to all of the mischief they made, but this list will give you a hint.

Although I do not recall making the list, I do remember the things on it. For example, #3---threw eggs down---that's right. While I was putting groceries away, they opened the eggs and just started throwing them on the floor! They used to throw things over the rail from upstairs to down. They made "soup" in the bathroom sink with liquid soap, toothpaste, shampoo---you name it. You could not turn your back on them for 2 seconds.

On the "good" side, they noted that they were a "little nice to mom" and they "stayed in bed." I can't even begin to tell you what bedtime was like. If there were ever children that needed a spanking, it was those two. But you don't do that these days, so we just persevered. Luckily for us, they have grown in to a couple of sweethearts (well, most of the time). I never would have believed it.

From this:

 Jordan

Morgan

To this:

Notice their devilish grins?

And finally to this in a blink of an eye:

It's all been worth it!