That is how I feel today lads. Like one big octopussy. Eight arms, one for each child and one for the wife, each one pulling in a different direction. I just wanted to get some spring cleaning done and all they wanted to do is argue and snitch on each other. All I wanted to do is tackle the laundry for two days and I still don't see an end to it. I'm so sick of pink clothes and towels. But I gave in when they finished one room ( and not done very well) and let them out on this beautiful day. I felt bad to keep them inside all day fighting and arguing, and listening to that, so I sent them on their way. That didn't end the revolving door of finding me. I did get out in the garden only to rip out a wild rose bush and drink a few beers in between laundry detail. But that wasn't enough to not make me feel like a big pussy for letting them go when the work wasn't completed. Their very good at pushing my buttons.
octopussy

if they're big buttons its easier to push them

Tis the season
I also got the urge to clean on this, the first really beautiful weekend of my year, and yes the children all wanted to fight, play, fight, bicker, play, kill each other, and then fight a little more. Something in the change of seasons, I guess. I think you should do what I do: just keep pushing forward with my own plans. My hope, at least, is that they will stop fighting and start following my lead. (But probably not.)
The warm weather is here, though. I hope for good, this time.

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