Mischievous Duo

One of the most challenging things about having 2 1/2 year old twins is the amount of mischief they can manage to get into in a very short period of time. AK & Roo have always been energetic little gals, but lately it seems like they move at only two speeds - super-duper fast and non-stop. And, like any normal toddler their age, they are curious about anything and everything and must explore by touching, tasting, and feeling. The phrase "look but don't touch" simply does not register in their brains.

SO, just in case you're wondering how much trouble two pint-size gals can get into, here are some pictures from two Sundays ago. Doug was working at the dealership, and I made the mistake of dozing off on the couch while I thought they were napping - this all happened in less than twenty minutes. I had thought that my collection of acrylic paints was totally out of their reach; turns out these two gals are seriously good climbers. While the pictures are just of the floor, the gooey acrylic mess was also on the walls and led from the Master Bedroom into the hallway. The girls dresses are ruined, and the carpet is still tinged blue. The spatter on the floor covers about 3/4 the length of the mattress...just so you can get an idea of how quickly paint spreads between two mischievous girls.

The weapon - an 8oz. bottle of BRIGHT turquoise paint

The main point of impact - Doug's side of the bed

Fallout Point #1

Fallout Point #2

To their credit, the girls did try to clean up after themselves. They used an entire pack of wet wipes, but couldn't make a dent in the monstrous blue mess that was already made.

AK's mug shot (a total look of "What's the big deal mom? I don't know what you're getting so upset about...it's just a little paint.")

Roo's mug shot (I love the look of complete "Uh-oh!" in this picture. Can you imagine how hard it was for me to stay mad at such sweet looking girls?)