Moments ago...

The kids were in bed at 7:45. They weren't SLEEPING, but we were giving it the old college try. It's 8:46 CST, and this was overheard in my house just about 2 minutes ago.

(Setting the scene, my room is on one end of the house, and the kids' room is on the other. It's a small house, but still.)

Shane: Mom! Moooommmm! MOM!

Me: (walking towards their room) What Shane? Go to bed!!

Shane: (still yelling) MOM!! MADISON IS SLEEPING!!

Me: (As I open their door) Maddie's sleeping? That's good, stop yelling!!

Shane: SHHH! Maddie's SLEEPING!!

Me: That's great, stop yelling! Get in bed, son. Good night. Love you.

Shane: (whispering) Nite mommy!

Fast forward to this moment (8:50 pm)

Shane: MADISON'S SLEEEEEEPING!

My son is a quick one. Little bugger. Where's that duct tape?