In the last hour, I discovered Private 2 had left her sugarless (naturally) grape bubblegum in the pants of her pockets. And discovered it after the clothes were dry. And spotted in sugarless grape bubblegum. And the walls of the dryer gooped with sugarless grape bubblegum. And this was a load of brand new clothes, just purchased last week. And while I was assessing and containing the damage, Private 3 poked his eye with the scissors.
Yes. I know I should empty all pockets. But I’m doing good to even run the wash regulary, preventing massive back up. And yes, I know a 5 year old should not have a big pair of scissors. I told him no. So what do I do, add spanking to the red blood vessel break in his eyeball? I did say I told you so.

