I can tell you that this is how today has gone:
- They woke up in good moods and watched a movie in their jammies.
- They "allowed" me to pause the movie to get dressed and talk about breakfast.
- They didn't fight when I said that Hailey got to choose breakfast and Matt would choose lunch.
- Matt didn't insist on the orange Cars shirt that he's worn for 4 days in a row.
- They came for breakfast without arguing.
- They both ate their entire breakfast.
- They got their shoes on when asked.
- They didn't run anyone over while entering the gym.
- They were good in Kids' Zone.
- They came happily running to see me after my class.
- They got into the car without me dragging anyone through the parking lot.
- They were good in the grocery store, held hands, and understood that they got bubbles if, and only if, they were well behaved.
- They scanned their own bubbles.
- They asked nicely for the coins that came out of the dispenser (which they received).
- They got back in the car without arguing.
- They understood that I had to take a shower and that they would watch a movie.
- They also realized that they would be allowed to eat lunch outside, play with their bubbles, and have fun in the yard if they were good during my shower.
- They went outside without beating the living shit out of each other.
- They played amicably.
- They suddenly remembered their bubbles and asked nicely to play with them.
- They came in when I called them to wash their hands.
- They sat down for lunch.
- They both ate their entire lunch.
- They played more with bubbles.
- They asked nicely for their bubbles to be refilled.
- They helped each other.
- They nicely asked for ice.
- They played with ice and water for a while as I finished (that's right...FINISHED) a magazine in the sun.
- They came in for naps.
- Matt showered quickly without argument.
- They are now quiet and resting.
