Normal equals crazy


Just because there are no broken bones, ER trips or catastrophic meltdowns doesn't mean a night at the Norris household isn't crazy.

I walked in the door at 5:36 p.m. By 5:40 the following occurred:

• Addie locked Chip and Ollie in the playroom.

• Addie was sent to her room for "sassing" and saying "whatever" to her mom after being reprimanded for the above bullet point.

• Ollie and Chip put on a dance show while Chip sang "I just met you." (Why my two sons were involved in this and not my daughter still doesn't make sense to me.)

• Ollie climbed up on a chair and "checked his facebook status."

How does so much happen in such a short period of time?  Their energy levels are amazing.  They just make parents feel so old.

Not long after the four-minute stretch of craziness, the kids weren't done.  On top of dinner, normal playing and a little Disney Channel, all three managed some level of craziness.

Chip was late to dinner and had some privileges taken away because it took him literally 10 minutes to turn the TV off and come to the table.

Ollie was just all over the place. He threw ping-pong balls down the steps, fell 87 times, banged his head on the kitchen cabinet and set the table with baking dishes.

Addie changed in to her bathing suit for no reason -- it was raining and 65 degrees outside. After dinner she wanted a cup cake.  It's a long story, but we had some with Justin Bieber plastic rings on top.  She offered up this gem while asking for one.

"I'd like a big 'ol slice of Justin Bieber."

I really didn't know what to say.  I almost just walked out of the house.

Are your kids this crazy?