mere hours

here are my lovelies yesterday afternoon
mere hours before the dual spew-fest began.

husband was heroic as he dealt with big sister,
while i comforted little sister and manned the laundry.
my housemates have been most gracious and kind
as i've hogged the washing machine
(to wash virtually every towel we own!)
and as we've cancelled our weekend away to the dairy farm (sob!)
their compassion is benefit no. 235 of house-sharing -
support from other grown-ups in the midst of kidlet crises!

note: little sister is seen here sporting big sister's overalls -
i imagine our little dirt-lover will be
wearing these almost constantly from now
til winter's end.