Punch Drunk Photo Booth

Ever have one of those punch drunk moments where something outrageously hilarious happens that might not have otherwise been funny at all, you know, had it not been so late, or you not been so sleep deprived?

They usually occur between the hours of midnight and five in the morning.

Since my idea of fun is organizing my closet, I made Ryan come along to keep me company (closet organization really is something only its occupant can do)

But he obliged and hung shirts and while we ate 1000 leftover purple m&ms we had several of those punch drunk moments well into the night.

I haven't laughed that hard in SO long.

Not all of our sweet vids are shown here, but you get the idea.

And if they aren't funny to you, it's because...these things never are after they happen.

Then we heard footsteps heading down the hall for a middle of the night potty visit.

The trip back to her bed led her to my room where all the crazy laughter was coming from. She joined us for a few moments.

Then we watched all the videos the next day and the same laughter simply did not come.

Something about those punch drunk moments.

Priceless.

A Good Way To Put A Banshee To Bed

fun fact: despite popular belief, a banshee can take on a male form from time to time

1. Announce that bedtime is near and watch a display of intense energy and noise flow throughout the house.

2. Chase the banshee down and lovingly force pajamas onto it's flailing body (older banshies must dress themselves)

3. A banshee must have a hot press on his or her face to wash off the day's muck. (they like muck, but they like the warm wet cloth better)

4. Certain banshees need promises of more bedtime stories if they brush their teeth. (if they do not comply, a supervisor will lovingly commence force brushing- this is not ideal or pleasant but sometimes necessary)

5. Make sure to water your begging banshees now, because your chances at skipping this step are slim to none

6. Read to the banshees. This can include a calming longish story, but if it must include an exciting adventure be prepared to re-tame wild banshees.

7. Sing. (this step is entirely optional but can have tremendous soothing affects on certain restless banshees)

8. Pray. Pray to make it through the next day alive, and be sure to be thankful for the joy the banshees bring.

9. Kiss the banshees, switch off the lights and hope for the best knowing full and well your job might not be through.

10. Repeat every night until banshees realize sleep is not the enemy.

Good luck.

and goodnight.

Sleepy In The Tepee

One of the many perks of staycation.

Sung As Bugs In Rugs

and no matter how tired, at night, they seem to come alive.

and eventually sleep will come in this house.

and eventually they won't want one more story

one more drink of water

help saying prayer

or a stashed lala under her pillow

and a midnight visit from him

or a midnight feeding from the other him

One day I will ache for these moments

even if my back is aching from them now.

This Isn't What It Looks Like

because rest assured no one is getting any around here...

it's a pun.

Dodo Sur Le Dos

Ah, sleep.