Swine flu...

The kids have been sick... the Dr. said he is 99.9% sure it is the swine flu. So for the next few days we are in isolation until they either...
a. feel better, and their symptoms go away.
or
b. they develop a fever and go and get tested to confirm the Dr.'s suspicions.

UUUGH!!!

And then they regressed...

so the kids have grown a TON in the last two weeks. J is 2 sizes larger alone!! Really kinda freaking me out. They are not babies anymore for sure!! Also in the last two weeks they have regressed to the behavior of two year olds. Hmmmm let me give you a run down.

Well, I already told y'all about the little party that they had with the wine glasses and Dr. Pepper. On another morning, (I think it was Tuesday) they just made a HUGE mess in the middle of the night. On Wednesday evening, we sat them down and explained in detail the horror of punishments that would be their consequences should they get up again...

Well, they didn't make a mess. They got out my favorite Lilly pink nail polish, and painted EACH OTHERS fingers and toes. Ha ha ha. I am laughing now about it because they didn't get polish on anything. They actually had the thought to grab an old towel and polish on top of that so they wouldn't make a mess!!

Well, now I am off to make dinner. Spaghetti anyone?

Party Time...

Soooo sometime last night between us going to bed, and waking up this morning, the twins had a party. We are going to a party for MC and her baby brother W today.

There is a "Happy Birthday" banner taped to the wall. Streamers everywhere. In addition...

The kids decided that since I had not wrapped the presents yet, they needed to. They also felt the need to wrap half the toys in their playroom too. Very sweet that J wrapped all his favorite Thomas trains and coaches. Very sweet that T wrapped up her favorite Barbies.

ALL of my wrapping paper, grosgrain ribbons and tape wasted and scattered all over my living room? GRRRRR.

Just my luck...

Yesterday morning I woke up really horse, but feeling fine. Fast forward to 2 p.m. and I am taking the twins to get flu shots. Driving along I start to feel super sick. So sick that we take my healthy kids to the sick side. For their Flu shots.

And now I am pretty sure that I have it. Even worse, even after I quarantined myself to the couch. T is now horse. And she has a cough. I am going in the morning to get us tested. Hopefully J stays well. With his asthma...I shudder.

I am back!

Crazy week...

Tuesday I woke up to a terrible mess. The twins got hungry late night and decided to make jello. With milk, flour, and a dozen eggs! The best thing about being almost 5 is that they can now clean up their own messes. Also, they now take responsibility for their actions. They totally got why I could only make toast due to the fact that everything else had been wasted. Yay for lessons learned!!!

Wednesday, we had our classes at church and all went well. And T went to ballet again and LOVED it this time.

Thursday, back at Church for a meeting, and T walks up to her teacher from last year. She is VERY pregnant. T knocks on her tummy "Hello in there? When are you coming owtta there?" Then she tries to look under her skirt!! Well...we had a long talk about boundaries after that one!

Friday, went up to pre-school and made an apple pie with J and his class. Then when I got home I talked to my friend on bedrest. Her nephew (who for all my Dallas friends goes to HYER), has a confirmed case of the swine flu! When they notiffied the school, they seemed unconcerned. Wanted to let Moms out there aware because the school took the news lightly and indicated they would not send out an allert.

Also...apparently, it is everywhere in Dallas right now. So remember to wash those hands!!!!

I took down my last post and pictures because...

I was warned about this.

Current Events : Discussions : Couple sues WalMart over bathtime ...

Now I am worried. I probably needed to take the picture off anyway, some sicko might enjoy the picture of J's toosh a little too much. He was sliding down the slide on his tummy for goodness sakes! Any thoughts? I get worried when I am warned I could get reported...

WOOOO HOOOO!!!!

Paul just got his first check from this new company he launched!!! It is tiny, but just enough of what we needed today! Also, it is our 5 year anniversary, which is paper. Money is paper, right? So is that check! Happy days on the horizon, I JUST KNOW IT!!!!

Hermes on Bluefly...

I Die! (I have watched too many Rachael Zoe episodes)

http://www.bluefly.com/

Sooo...

I have allot to talk about...
1. The twins started pre-k with me crying , but they seemed o.k.

2.One of my BFF's is on hospital bed rest, so this floods my mind with memories...

3. Our insurance just gave us an impossible deductible for the twins....

4.And today, J ran into my car door with his eye brow, thus more stitches... ( And y'all know I faint at blood).
5. Oh... and T has Bronchitis...

Another thing... I have a very thoughtful exchange I need to mail, but I cannot make it to USPS!.... Carey, I am so sorry!

BTW, MY blog partner from Monograms and Manicures sent me the BEST SWAP EVER!!!

My new obsession...

A. Tierney discount!!!

Love, love,love her products! Since I am on a spending freeze...I want everyone who is able, go shop!!!!

www.atierney.com

First day jitters...

J walked into his pre-K class full of confidence...

T was wide eyed, pale, and shaking...

Me, a blubbering mess...

Where did my babies go, and who are these little kids?

The State Fair is coming!!

Since the corn dog was invented here, they have a contest every year for the best fried foods. Here are the contenders for the Labor day contest. Paula Deen would be so proud!!!

Green Goblins: Cherry peppers packed with spicy shredded chicken and guacamole, battered and deep fried. Topped with queso. (I think this sounds amazing)

Deep Fried Butter: Pure butter whipped light and sweetened with choice of flavor. Placed in dough and deep fried on a stick. (Heart Attack on a stick! Whats next, lard on a stick?)

Twisted Yam On A Stick: Spiral-cut yam fried crispy, rolled in butter, dusted with cinnamon and sugar.

Fernie's Deep Fried Peaches & Cream: Peaches coated with batter and deep fried, sprinkled with streusel and cream. Served with raspberry sauce.

Texas Fried Pecan Pie: Pecan pie battered and deep fried, drizzled with caramel sauce and topped with cream and chopped pecans.

Country Fried Pork Chips: Thin pork loin seasoned, dipped in corn meal and deep fried. Served with ketchup or gravy. (Ummmm...NO)

Sweet Jalapeno Corn Dog Shrimp: Shrimp coated with sweet and spicy batter, deep fried and served with spicy glaze. (Sounds yummy! But how do I check that they are properly de veined?)

Fried Peanut Butter Cup Macaroon: Peanut butter cup wrapped in coconut macaroon, fried and dusted with powdered sugar. Ice cream scoop optional

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Friend is in the hospital after an emergency ceclage. (I think I spelled that wrong.) I have not talked to her...so I know she is in her own frightened bubble. Please pray for her and her family.