Kids

So my in-laws took my boy's for about 5 days. They went to their cabin and played on 4wheelers and motorcycles.I was kind of nervous to let them go for that many days, but realized what that ment for me. I know that sounds weird, but at the most they have been gone over night. Any way while they were gone my stress level went down so much. I missed them, but there was No teasing or crying over chores, No name calling, and the house stayed clean. It was nice. We went and picked them up lastnight, and today I am about ready to send them back. Why is it that they are perfect when they're with other? All I have heard today is Mom Josh called me a name, Mom Josh touched me AGAIN, MOM, MOM! I didn't make the mess. What to do. I tell you what I want to do is beat them and send them all to bed. I know we all have those days. I wonder am I expecting too much from them. All they ever say is that my friends don't have to do chores. All we ever do is chores. This is the rule. They know what their chores are. They wrote them down and signed the paper, if their chores aren't done by noon then they don't get to play. I am trying to raise good kids who know how to take care of themselves, not pieces of crap who have No idea how to clean or cook. Oh now that I have vented I feel much better.