One Mother of an Insane Toddler: A painting "how to"

The Characters in my drama

Moi: Author, bloggess, ruler of all she surveys. Also, wife to M and mother to Monkey and Jellybean
M: Beloved husband and father, very handsome and stubborn as hell. Did I mention I married him because he stood up to me?
Monkey: Insane toddler, drama mama, and comedienne. Born August 2006 and the impetus behind starting this blog - too many stories to tell! Had to put them somewhere...oh, and this is in lieu of your babybook, sorry!
Jellybean: The latest (and last) addition to our brood. Born December 2008 and already damn charming! (no babybook for you, either, kid).
Oliver: Our geriatric cat. Known as HRM and "white paws don't touch ground." The "first born" of the household.