Oh Crap!!!

I had just gotten out of the shower when I heard Makayla ask Allie. "Do you want to go, or are you too scared?"
My reaction, "Oh Crap!!!"
At the top of the stairs I found two very innocent little girls and a broken down box waiting to be taped together and filled. At the bottom of the stairs I could see a few of the boxes friends.
Apparently Makayla had the great idea of sitting on the boxes and riding them to the bottom of the stairs to land on the hardwood floors. I was told it was scarry the first time, but the most fun ever the second time. Allison, our no fear child, hadn't yet braved this new slide.
Mommy, very calmly and collectively, explained that this was not a safe and appropriate activity. Makayla with all her 5 year old might, explained I was not being fair. They would be very careful. The couch could catch them at the bottom.
While that may be some logical thinking, the broken nose that would then ensue might suggest otherwise.
I became the mean mom for a while, but after talking to Grandma and finding out Mom is not the only one who disapproved of this activity, Makayla is okay. We read stories and played games, and everything is all good at the Hulse household tonight.