Attack of the Cocoa Monsters!

The day started ordinarily enough.  Mike and the older kids were off to school and work.  Lena was washing the dishes in the kitchen.  She finished up in the kitchen and went to find the kids for their morning walk with Sally.  They were innocently reading books on the living room floor, but all was not well.  The distinct smell of chocolate filled the air.  As Lena assessed the situation, it became clear that Keith and Alyssa were covered from head to toe in a chocolate powder.  Thinking that it was hot chocolate powder, Lena asked where the bucket was.  Alyssa replied sweetly, "It's in your room Mommy!"  Lena's heart sank as her soul filled with dread.  She ran up the stairs to see what damage had been done.

The kids had taken chocolate on your pillow to a whole new level.  The bed was covered in cocoa powder! They must have jumped on it to distribute it so evenly.  Of course, it had to be a white quilt.  Look at their pleased little faces.  Happy Mother's Day Mom!

This picture says it all for how thankful Mommy was for the opportunity to clean up all this cocoa.  Can't you tell how thrilled she was!

So if you are ever washing the dishes in peace and come out to a strong smell of chocolate, Beware!

The moral of the story is, make sure you walk the dog before doing the dishes. 

Putting the cocoa away after your son makes brownies and getting your kids to wash the dishes for you are also excellent ideas.