The Cobbler and the Elves (alternate title: The Cook and the Elves)

It's happened a few times lately. Gaetan and I have come back from a walk to find the kitchen looking like this:

(That - by the way - is my kitchen looking spotless, in case you didn't recognize it!)

What happened? The kids are in bed "asleep", so we won't wake them to ask them what it is all about. The cats are pretty aloof about the whole thing. The only conclusion is that like the famed cobbler, we have elves.

I love those elves.

Why I NEED More Children.... (reason #6 527)

I NEED more children because, apparently, the ones I already have will no longer be photographed. They are done having their pictures taken. Done. See?

This one deliberately wears hoodies so he has a quick cover up...

This one uses items in his hands to hide his face. In an emergency he has even been known to use his hands...

This one ducks and dodges the second he sees the camera come out... What is a mother to do?

Boys, when you read this, I have a GREAT mother's day gift idea for you...