A dear friend of mine and mother of three boys asked if there was anything we needed before we left for Vietnam.

I responded:
"Here is what I need - a condensed manual on how to deal with two boys. Can you get that to me in the next ten days? Oh, and can it include how to cross the Pacific without a major meltdown? ha."

Here is her response:
I have already written the manual. It is made up of the following instructions...

Take Wellbutrin

Laugh A lot

Say "serenity now" frequently

Take advantage of naptimes

Keep a "tee-tee bottle" (an empty coke one will suffice) in your car at all times

Check the pockets of their pants EVERY TIME you do the laundry before washing

Be prepared for all family secrets to be revealed by them in the check out line at Wal-Mart (the audience is usually very attentive)

Actually, scratch the latter, do not take both of them to Wal-Mart at the same time - shop late at night - ALONE

Back to the above, if you must shop with them, use the deli's free cookie as good shopping behavior blackmail

An entire bottle of Sunscreen spilled WILL ruin your carpet

Boys like to pee outside (and even on your brick)

When one of them gets the stomach virus, all of them do

Avoid red drinks (refer back to the above)

Take some comfort and satisfaction that your husband has to be the one to take them to the bathroom when you are at a restaurant. (For some reason, nature always calls in public places).

And last but not least, enjoy every minute with them! Being the mom of boys is a great blessing!!

I can't wait to meet Mr. Liam!

Melissa

Thanks, Melissa! You're the best.
Anyone else have something to add to the list?