Having Kids = Everyday Show

I was just thinking recently what it's like to have to take care of kids on a daily basis. I can almost compare it to the preparation and performance of a Culture Night. Back in college, the Laotian-Thai Cultural Club would do a once-a-year Culture Night. The preparation of that one special night can last up to six months (perhaps even longer). Anyways, taking care of the kids is just like that except there's no adrenaline involved. The stress is comparable if not worse. Fiona and I have to come up with ways to entertain our little kiddies throughout the day and then bathe them and put them to bed at night. The evening-to-early-night is when things can get really stressful because the girls get cranky, Jadon wants to play, and then there is the preparation work to get ready for the bath (kids' laundry every night, bottle steralization, clean up toys). But when all is said and done, it can be a huge relief (just like the completion of a successful Culture Night performance). And then it starts again the next day, and the next day.....