It all comes down to how you find the best way to cope.
I've learned that with two mini tornadoes under your feet, things are going to be messy and get broken or destroyed no matter how much you try and supervise your kids and yes, you can get mad, shout/scream, punish your kids to learn some discipline but that also gets criticism, or you can learn that mess can be tidied, walls can be painted, items can be replaced. It's no big deal. If that's her attitude, then fair play to her. No one is the perfect parent and each to their own.
We can see across various platforms, she doesnt abuse her kids and actually loves them very very much. I think shes amazing tbh
I agree but there has to be a consequence or they will keep repeating the same behaviour like drawing on walls spraying makeup on walls,
Why not get Holly to clean it off with a magic eraser and then tidy up yourself in the bedroom while she is doing it,
Of course there will be a tantrum but you have to be firm and say I’m sorry you made this mess you need to remove it ,
The same with toys have a large box or two and say come on let’s pick up the toys and all the family can help throw them all back in ,
You are their mum not their servant and teaching kids self sufficiency is very important especially when they start school and need to work as a team.
I dunno call me old fashioned but she seems like a lazy parent maybe she is exhausted so I cannot judge but there again she wouldn’t be exhausted if she implemented a bedtime routine,
It would be bedlam for a week or two while they adjust to the new normal but it would help Laura in the long run, everyone needs some me time and have that time alone.
I feel Laura is TOO nice of a person I really like her it’s obvious that she loves her children a lot but she is alone and the kids are taking advantage of her kindness and taking the Mickey.
Laura needs to take back control and implement some rules.