Brigette, I can't help but laugh when I picture Cookie and Dunja messing around while you paint! I bet that was a mess.

If it was latex based paint, you can wash it out of the carpet. If it was oil based, you will need paint thinner to get that stuff out!

What color are you painting the walls? Could you not put them in a room and close the door? Then you can check up on them periodically.