Clairvoyant babies

As I lay on my couch and listen to my Elvis Platinum record while the girls nap, I must admit it wasn't what I had in store for the day. I made a conscious effort to wake up early, make sure they had enough clean diapers for several hours out of the house, packed toys and extra pants (just incase), cleaned myself up....and it's like they KNOW I have something in store for the day! They make it their mission for that day to foil any attempts I make at leaving the house. Can you say alternating naps? You seriously can't do anything or go anywhere when this happens...

If we do get out of the house, it will be a dramatic scene that rivals any M. Knight Shamalan film you've ever watched. You know what I'm talking about, you get everything ready at warp speed while they throw a fit that your busy with something that's not them. Sometimes they'll continue the fit after getting into their stroller/car seats, and even out the door. Once you finally do get out, it's normally ok. I just don't get it, though. How the hell do they know?! 

As you can see, they really do enjoy themselves when we get out in the world!

I've thought about this a lot, and I've determined that since babies lack the ability to communicate they must have a sixth sense to compensate for it. No, I don't mean they can see dead people, although I feel like there may be another conversation in there.... I mean they are extremely perceptive, a lot more so than we realize. They can tell when mom has that nervous/excited energy that only preludes a special outing. 

The part I can't figure out is why the sabotage? I know they like getting out and going places, so it makes no sense to me... If you figure that part out, do let me know. Maybe there's some kind of peace offering that could be made to call a truce. The closest thing I've been able to find to a white flag is yogurt melts or puffs. Maybe when they wake up we'll give it another go. At least I got a new entry done!