and then you come back to reality

So, remember yesterday how my morning was so lovely, full of sweet children and cute words, and breezes?  Well, I am officially back in the real world as I was awoken this morning by Olivia crying over being scratched by Zoe.  After putting a furious Zoe in time out I padded into the living room, on my way to the coffee, to find the girls had smeared chocolate chips all over the rug and couch and clothes.  Now the clothes are no big deal, but cleaning chocolate out of upholstery was not exactly how I imagined spending my Sunday morning.  

sigh.

Things eventually calmed back down, but I thought I should post this for fairness....not everyday is perfect.  Not everyday is even very good.  But they all seem to balance out eventually.  The girls are now content playing, David is off studying, and I am getting some quiet time of my own....until the next whirlwind, I am going to bask in the calm.