I've decided

the best thing to do when you're losing your mind because you've been couped up with with 3 kids for several days is....
to invite more people over.
We decided a sleepover was in order last night.
So we had Max over after church.
It worked out perfectly.
They kids were all entertained and Paul and I played cards with Mom and Dad.
It was fun for all!

And this morning we got up and headed over to the Coralville Ice Arena to skate.
This was the first (and possibly last according to Jody) time that Max had been ice skating.
Brigg and Lani acted like pros because, well, they have been 3 times before.
Ha!

And Paul was in charge of all of them while I snapped photos,
watched Ayla,
gave Jody a play-by-play on the phone,
and got snacks for the kids.
At this point Max was still a little wobbly.

But he got much better.
And the kids burnt off a ton of energy.
The house was quiet by 8:00 tonight.
Everyone asleep.
And happy.

And quite obviously, very very cute.