Why is everyone in my household completely helpless all of a sudden? My 5 year old can't unbutton his own pants or get a juice box out of the refrigerator. My three year old can't even go to the bathroom without me putting her cute little tush on the toilet. And wiping herself - FORGET IT. I have resorted to bribery with her. If she goes to the bathroom without help and remembers to wipe, flush, and wash hands she can get a treat. And last, but not least, is my darling husband. He has become completely dependent on me for everything. He doesn't put anything away. The only one who hasn't changed is Baby, and since he is only 20 months old, he isn't expected to do anything for himself.

I think this mommy has hit her limit. If I could get away with it I would stop doing laundry, dishes, cooking, etc. All of the things that they take for granted and expect me to do without any thanks. Of course, I can't get away with it. Can you imagine what my house would look like if no one cleaned for a week. There wouldn't be anywhere to walk or sit.

Uh, oh. Toilet troubles. The phrase doesn't sound good. Most people don't talk about toilet issues, but once you have three kids nothing is taboo. But this isn't about THOSE toilet troubles.

My daughter, Banana, is 3. Her whole life revolves around Dora the Explorer, pop-tarts, and avoiding bedtime. This is a story about bedtime avoidance.

My mother was in town this weekend for Easter and the kids were having a lot of fun. There were presents, candy, and lots of reading books. 8:00pm rolls around and I start getting Banana ready for bed. We brush her teeth, give lots of hugs/kisses, and tell everyone goodnight. And the night proceeds like this....

Banana: I need to go pee-pee
Me: Then go pee-pee
(she goes)
Banana: I want Grammy to take me to bed
Me: OK
(Grammy takes her to bed)

10 min. goes by. I think we are in the clear. The door opens.

Banana: I need to give hugs/kisses and show my silly face.
Me: OK - but this is it. You have to go to bed.
(She gives kisses and shows how she can roll her tongue)
(Back to bed)

5 min. later. The door opens

Banana: I need to go pee-pee
Me: You already went
Banana: Mommy, don't make me have an accident.
Me: OK, go potty, but then you HAVE TO GO TO BED.
Banana: Yes Mommy!

30 seconds later we here water....
Walk into the bathroom and find Banana with her HEAD IN THE TOILET!!!! Who puts there head in the toilet?

I throw her into the bathtub, wash her hair, and the ask the important question... Why did you put your head in the toilet?

And the answer...
I wanted to stay up and thought it was funny!