The perception of loudness is related to both the intensity and duration of a sound. Loudness is also affected by frequency.
Hmmm...all of those seem about right and indicate that indeed the loudness in my home right now is of epic proportions. At this EXACT moment: Caleb is hysterical because he just hurt himself and is now running to the bathroom to check for blood (and screaming the whole way there), Georgia and Gabriella are SHRIEKING in delight as they roll over the big hopper ball and land on their heads. Daniel (one of the friends over tonight) is "ROOOARING" at his baby brother. And just to not be left out, Eli is crying at the back door out of sadness in being left out of the fun/chaos.
The sounds change constantly: Caleb is back to having fun after finding no blood trail so now he is yelling in response to Daniel's roaring. Georgia has decided to forgo the friendliness and fight with Gabriella over the toy caterpillar..both of them now screaming at the top of their girlie lungs.
Ahhh... childhood..everything is so fleeting. Happiness, disappointment, heck~everything!
I LOVE that I can tune all of this out. I hear none of it as I happily type on the computer, search through the internet, or even read a new novel. Ok so I HEAR it but listen to none of it.
Ahhh..parenthood~ learning what battles require your attention, what various shrieks mean, and how to ignore it all in order to find just a few minutes to yourself (even though you certainly are not alone).
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Girl your singing my song!!! ROTFLH!
I'm not feeling quite soo bad now, however isn't it funny they (the noise makers) seem to know when we are A)on the phone B)talking w/an adult C) everything you typed about!
Smart lil'raschals!
Enjoyed reading your post, keep them coming! To funny!
TOO FUNNY! It's amazing how each parents story is different, yet so very the same. Have fun with the Chaos!
What did you say, I wasn't listening?
What happened to Wordless Wednesday's??? And, why aren't you answering your phone, I am trying to call you now...