Covert Fun

I love the sounds of my kids laughing together in the living room while I am working in the bedrooms or kitchen. It is truly one of the greatest joys of being a mommy. I just wish I knew what was so dang funny. I learned long ago that they have no desire for me to join in their fun. An appearance from Mommy leads to instantaneous wailing on the part of Eli which results in Chloe taking her toys and going elsewhere. Apparently seeing me reminds Eli of how much pain and agony he is in when he is not attached to my hip. Today while I was making Chloe's lunch, I could hear the kids having the best time. They were squealing and giggling and shrieking.. it was a riot. I waited as long as I possibly could, but I just had to know what could possibly be so funny. I decided to go the long way around and just peek my head around the bar to try and get just a glimpse. Chloe was singing Wheels on the Bus and doing the motions with Eli's hands! It was so precious. And as always, so short lived. I was caught. The screaming must begin. Eli rared back and let it loose. Chloe instantly collapsed in a heap on the floor and started crying. Oh well. At least I got to know what all the commotion was about.