Good And Bad

Brooke is obsessed with drawing. She is so into it and quite serious as she is drawing. She gets so upset at times and the best I can figure is she gets mad when the pen doesn't work the way she wants. It cracks me up until it happens 20 times then it is a little annoying.
I have made a big mistake. Since daddy has been out of town, I have given Brooke her paci when she was whining one day and let me tell you she so remembered it and has been going to the shelf and standing while looking up where her paci usually lays and saying, (night night!). She usually only gets her paci at night and nap time and I make her put it on the shelf so she understands she can't have it any other time. Man, I can't believe I had a weak moment. I wish I would have chosen something else to give in to instead of the paci. But I had a crying child and a whiny child and I was about to pull my hair out and weak moment happened. Daddy isn't going to be happy with mommy. Oh well, do what you have to do to survive. The last picture of Brooke is her looking for her paci and whining . She stood up on the edge of the bed to see inside her bed. As you can see, Presley followed suit but she was smiling and so proud of herself. Daddy comes home tomorrow. Hallelujah! He has been in China and India. He has missed the girls terribly. I have been emailing him pictures. I will be so glad to have him home. He hasn't had to travel this much in a while. I am off to dry my hair.
Happy Monday.

Gotta Wear Shades

The girls really enjoyed playing with their sunglasses. Brooke was a ham whenever she wore hers. Sorry for the pictures with no shirt on, but the girls like it better when they are not fully dressed. I have a little time because I put them in their highchairs and let them eat a popsicle since it is too darn hot to go outside. I will post those pics another day. Short post because I have to clean up two girls sticky hands. Bye!

Little Toots

The girls were sitting under the table drinking their milk. They were laughing so I had to see what they were doing. I didn't like what I saw but laughed to myself because they were being so cute. They were drinking their milk and letting it run out of their mouth. Brooke was the instigator. Look at her milk mouth it looks like a small beard. Presley look is so Presley. She gives that look a lot. Mostly when she is getting in trouble. I love the picture with Brooke laughing. She has been so lovey lately. She will just walk up and give me a hug and those of you who know that is not like Brooke. My girls have switched roles. Presley has been a handful in the evenings. She has been really clinging and wanting me to hold her a lot. Poor thing she misses her daddy, she doesn't understand I can't hold her and cook dinner. Well enough for tonight. Time for bed.

Cheerios

I took these pics the other day while the girls were eating cheerios after their nap. Presley loves cheerios. She will want them in the morning when she wakes up. I bought the girls a new toy, their own litttle computers. I am hoping they will play with theirs instead of mine. (wishful thinking) We are going to Gymboree in the morning. We are so ready for daddy to get home.
This is a short post because I am tired and need to get my rear in bed. I have been staying up late every night trying to get things done and I think it has finally hit me today. Goodnight. Enjoy the pictures.

Fun In The Sun

These pictures are from last week. Sorry, I haven't taken any new pictures. It's all I can do to keep the girls happy and everything done while Gary is gone.
The girls and I went to Church today and I found out one of the girls that use to sing had died back in April. I had been to church since then but I didn't realize it until today because they released a CD of songs she sang at church and the proceeds will go to help children go to camp. I was so sad because I really liked her. I never met her but she was one of my favorite singers. I have been thinking about her and her family all day. She was 34 and died suddenly of a brain hemorrage. It just makes you stop and think you just never know when you will be taken from this world. I know she is with our God almighty and is probably an angel looking down on us. But it just hit me in a way that makes me want to be a better wife, mother, sister, and friend. I have really been doing a lot of soul searching and I really feel that now is the time to get closer to God. I am going to start BSF(Bible Study Fellowship) in the fall with a friend. I am excited and scared at the same time. Because it is such a big commitment and with twins it is so hard to commit to anything but I feel God is calling me and I have faith in him that he will follow me through this journey and make things right.
I have also been addicted to this blog, Bring The Rain (http://audreycaroline.blogsot.com ) She is an awsome christian and a phenominal writer, her blog reads like a novel that you can't put down. Thanks Brenda for sending me the link to her blog. She has definitely had a part in my change as well. It may not be for you and that is okay. She is an amazing person, that is all I can say, you will have to read it for yourself. I wish you all a safe and cool week.
Blessings.

More Gymboree

Here are more pics of Gymboree. Aleck is in the same class so it was fun to see him again. The girls really enjoy playing with him.
Today was a much better day with Presley, she wasn't as clingy. We went to have a playdate with Aleck. They really enjoyed playing with different toys. The Divine Consign Sale is coming up, so I can't wait to get some new toys. I think they are ready for some new toys.
The girls miss daddy but I have been emailing him pictures of the girls. I know he misses them as well. I will be glad to have him back home.
The girls are in school tomorrow, Hallelujah! I think I will go get a pedicure and take a nap. I can't wait.

Gymboree Fun

I signed the girls up for more Gymboree and they really had a fun time today. They really missed it. It was hard to get them to leave.
I haven't posted as much lately because I am solo and have been too tired or have had other things to do with my time besides post.
Presley has been a little booger lately. I have started putting her in timeout and believe you me she knows what she is doing. She is testing me to the hilt. I know you are thinking that Brooke is the little booger but they have switched roles and Brooke is the one to play really well by herself. Presley is attached to my hip. She wants to be held while standing up and I am not going to do it. She also throws a little tantrum when she doesn't get her way. I have been ignoring the little tantrums as much as I can because she is a MEGAPHONE and it does grate on your nerves.
Brooke is so lovey to Presley and the feelings are not mutual. Poor Brooke she just wants to hug on Presley but Presley doesn't want to be touched. It is so sweet to watch Brooke. Can you tell I need a break? (badly) That won't be happening until Aug 12. Whew! I hope I can hold out. I have to get things ready for my day tomorrow.

Baby Loves Disco

I haven't posted because Presley has been sick. She has a virus that has affected her taste buds. she hasn't eaten or drank much in the last couple of days. She has been in a lot of pain. She has cried a lot and will point to her tongue. As of 12:00 AM she had a 101 fever. She was better today but I couldn't take her to Baby Loves Disco. I took Brooke and she had fun but I am afraid she may have the virus tonight so I hope I didn't make anyone sick. (Sorry). Please pray for me because Gary is out of town and this has been the worse sickness yet.
We took a group photo of all the kids. If Presley would have been there we would have had 3 sets of twins. I sure wish Presley would have been able to go because my little party girl would have had fun. Brooke danced, played with toys, had some snacks and just had fun with friends. Thanks Elissa for your help. You are great. Maybe next time the whole family can make the outing.
I better get to bed because I have a feeling I will be up as much as I was last night with Presley. Brooke has already woken up three times since she went to bed at 8:00pm. Happy Sunday!

So Sweet!

Sweet! I love when they are sweet to each other. They truely adore each other. I hope it stays that way. I want them to always love being around each other. Look how content Presley is laying on daddy's shoulder. She is so a daddy's girl.
Today was a tough one. Presley was so whiny. Days like today make me wish I worked. She was so needy, she wanted to be in my lap or being held all day. When she cries she is a megaphone. She is loud. Thank goodness Brooke was so good today.
We went to an Art Class today and the girls had fun but I didn't sign them up because it was so difficult with two toddlers. I will just do art projects at home with them. But I did sign them up for a music class which they love. We will do that on Thurs. mornings.
I am so excited because I am taking the girls to Baby Loves Disco (www.babylovesdisco.com). It is at a nightclub in Dallas. they baby proof the club and have a disco for kids. They also have snacks. My friend Rita took her boys and they had a blast last month. I'll let you know how it is and of course I will take my cammera. Stay tuned for Disco pics.

Big Girls

Sorry for not posting. We tried the booster chairs with the girls the other day and boy it makes me sad because they are growing up. Look, what big girls they are in their booster seats. They did great but I think I like them to be confined while eating right now. They eat better.
I spent all day organizing my craft room. I rearranged furniture and cleaned out the closet so I could put more crafty things in the closet instead of linens. Our closets are so small. Let me tell you it is packed full. I still need to organize the closet a bit. I did all this while the girls were at school so I was on a time crunch. But I really like the results. I need to paint the walls and put some crafty stuff up on the bare walls, then I will be happy. I am so ready for it to look like a craft room instead a catch all room. Thanks for looking. Have a great week. The girls and I are going to preview an Art Class at Gymboree tomorrow.