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This is especially true when you have sleep-overs. It's actually rather challenging to stay ahead of the curve. They make the mess significantly faster than you can clean it up (; it's in their job description). This is completely supported by science and yet still remains a mystery to this very day. Ask any local parental scientist and they will confirm it.

These pictures may look mild. Trust me, they are. This is after significant clean-up has already been well underway. I couldn't post the originals. That would be asking too much from our viewers. :)

The girls had a sleep-over last night here at our place. These two are fast becoming like sisters.

What fun this has been and still is!!

Shayla has already had several sleep-overs at friends' and relatives' houses before, but last night was the first sleep-over of Shayla's that we, her parents, have hosted. This has been fun. Yes, it's true that it is a lot of work, but it's fun to watch them have such a good time together. That being said, we had a 'blank' itinerary which is obviously the easiest that it will ever get. I stand in awe at the planning and am exhausted at the thought of all the energy that must have gone into the Week Long, Multi-Kid Extravaganza that went on at Nana and Risa's house in Houston earlier this Summer!

What I can say is that it's fun watching them having and building those first real friendships and relationships. Listening to their conversations is a hoot! They're so funny! It also gives one a little insight into your own relationships to listen to them go through the undulations of their own. Very interesting and insightful!

We respond to the call with tools in hand and demanding a clear space on the living room floor. I love it! It warms my heart and gives me an instant audience--my 5 year old daughter Shayla--who is way more than eager to hand me screws and such when I need them. Awesome and Fun!