And now... as the kids are napping...

The syrup story

Now, you might not realize this, but some children think that everything they can reach is theirs for the grabbing.

This is why we really should not leave things like money, honey, bunnies, or syrup on counters.

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It later came out that she'd snuck the syrup in the few short minutes between waking up and waking her mother up. I was thrilled to find out it hadn't happened on my watch - I like to think I notice things like children sneaking to the fridge to take syrup out and create mass havoc.

Later, I may relate the oatmeal story. Have I done that yet? I don't think so, but I can't remember.