I made a terrible mistake today.
I called my dad.
Seeing I was occupied with the phone, my son went up to the toy room and threw half the items out the window(it appears a screen was broken). In going with him so he could clean up his mess, he had a grade A hysterical fit(meaning he laughs hysterically, and throws/breaks anything he can get his hands on). I got him into the door with one item to put it back. He threw that, then grabbed a half gallon of paint, and threw that. There's pink paint all over the floor. I realize I need to bring the dog in, but I can't let him go. I take him out with me, and the door locks behind us. We jump the fence, try again. Damned door does it a second time. This time I tossed the dog over the fence(carefully), and we jump the fence again. He breaks free. Runs to break a jar. Fail! The jar proves its resilience. He seems shocked. I hand over hand make him help with the paint. At some point, he burns out, and I talk to him about the places his Great Grandma has lived(he has a special interest in places family has lived), and I get him to go look them up on his computer.
I oughta make him go clean up the yard, which is littered with toys and papers. But. I. Am. Tired. My spirits are okay... but I've only been up 4 hours, and I am well ready for bed! (Perhaps staying in bed for a day or two.)
I called my dad.
Seeing I was occupied with the phone, my son went up to the toy room and threw half the items out the window(it appears a screen was broken). In going with him so he could clean up his mess, he had a grade A hysterical fit(meaning he laughs hysterically, and throws/breaks anything he can get his hands on). I got him into the door with one item to put it back. He threw that, then grabbed a half gallon of paint, and threw that. There's pink paint all over the floor. I realize I need to bring the dog in, but I can't let him go. I take him out with me, and the door locks behind us. We jump the fence, try again. Damned door does it a second time. This time I tossed the dog over the fence(carefully), and we jump the fence again. He breaks free. Runs to break a jar. Fail! The jar proves its resilience. He seems shocked. I hand over hand make him help with the paint. At some point, he burns out, and I talk to him about the places his Great Grandma has lived(he has a special interest in places family has lived), and I get him to go look them up on his computer.
I oughta make him go clean up the yard, which is littered with toys and papers. But. I. Am. Tired. My spirits are okay... but I've only been up 4 hours, and I am well ready for bed! (Perhaps staying in bed for a day or two.)