eggs to the rescue?

the return to real life after vacation is always shaky around here. the transition back to school, work, and not having two parents around all the time usually translates into a really rough week. behavior is at it's worst, tempers are short, patience is non-existent, and bedtime rarely comes soon enough.

luckily natalie came over to dye eggs with us this morning (we love it when she is school break!), which resulted in several hours of happy, occupied children. and a brief respite for yours truly. the eggs even turned out beautifully too. win win.