Luke screamed from 7-9PM. If Aunt Jean wasn't here to help, I actually think the kids would have had to stay up still Jeff got home (which was 9pm). Even with Jeans help it was out of control.
Brooke and Ryan started off screwing around with brushing teeth and getting ready. They then both refused to go to bed, complaining about their beds, pillows, ability to get comfortable and lack of being tired. As Luke screamed, Jean did her best to settle the troops. I had to intervene (with screaming baby in hand) several times, and after an hour things were mostly settled.
The thing is, I'm solo tonight too ... Without Aunt Jeans help. I figured last night would me a trial run to prepare me for tonight. Instead, last night merely instilled anxiety in all of us. I think the kids and are are all doubtful of the current situation ;). To top that off, the nanny called in sick today. So I'm on my own all day - and night!
I already bribed the kids with cookies last night, so I'll have to be extra creative with the bribes tonight. Thank goodness I had Oberweis ice cream delivered yesterday! Now I just need to figure out how to bribe a 2 week old baby.
