Spring Break at our house means. . .

No bedtimes, no beach. . . just a

few cranky kids and strong coffee way out of reach

One super tired mama,

Oh, and a little bit 'o drama

Caroline is into EVERYTHING and as all two-year-olds know, the coolest word is "NO!" So, it's been a bit rocky with all three of them stuck in the house since it's cold outside, and having just had two birthday parties, we've got a little"It's all about me" syndrome catching.

But we're all together, and that's a gift! I feel so lucky to be a "work at home" mom (for the most part!) and to get to spend time with the little gremlins, even though I'm convinced my four-year old is trying to put me in the paddy-wagon. I hope that we can all find the sunshine in each and every day this week, even if it's in the face of a runny-nosed kiddo!

"I love your site. I was reading the Richmondmom.com blog spot for funny/silly moments and thought I would share this one:

My daughter saw the Peter Pan movie on DVD and was fascinated with the scene where all the fairies are saved from fading away. Later that day, I walked past her room while she was in "quiet time" and heard her saying over and over "I do, I do, I do believe in fairies"!!

And just in case you might think she is an angel: Leslie was 2 and standing in line with her daddy at the store. He held up one of the strawberry candles he was buying and asked her what it smelled like. She said at the top of her lungs "it smells like poop"!!! Everybody in line started laughing. I still burn this candle and it does not smell like poop! However the cat box does, which is why I burn the candles;)"---Christina, Henrico

Got a funny one from your big kid or little one? Share 'em: kate@richmondmom.com

Real Richmond Mom Funny of the Day

Fun mom Melissa Zacharias of Glen Allen VA sent us this one: I am a mother of 4 girls, ages 10, 8, 5, and 2.

The 5 year old came running in a few months ago (still 4 at this point), saying, "Mom, Mom!!! A HUUUGE dog just pooped in our playroom!".

We don't have a dog.

She then proceeds to hand over the said poop. And runs off again as if there's nothing strange at all about the fact that she just found poop in the playroom.
Before you go and start thinking that I have the most unsanitary home in these United States, I should include the information that we had been potty training our 2 year old during this time. We were using the 'ole "tried and true" method of leaving her underwear off with the hopes that she would use the potty sitting in the middle of the room. I assume she "got away" for a bit.

Have a fun story like this one to share? Don't have to use your name if you don't want to own it! Email: kate@richmondmom.com