Preppy Paige Finally...

is once again returning to work!! I never thought that I would be excited about going to work, but I truly am!! I get to work in the design department for a stationary boutique here is Dallas. The hours are perfect, and the seem like they will be very accommodating with the kids. Also, another Mother from J's class also works there!! More to come later...It is an absolutely beautiful day here in Dallas, and I am going to go out and enjoy the sun!!

Preppy Pettit Kids

Hi there! Well, all has been busy in our household since school began. T is still going strong with school, and ballet three hours every week. J, well he has school, but no other regular activities. Sooo- what to do while he is driving everyone crazy while waiting for T?

Tai Kwon Do!! Yup. I would really prefer soccer, or sailing, or even basketball, but Winter is around the corner and this studio is around the corner from T's ballet, so it is perfect!!

It all started when last week we were looking (a.k.a. I was torturing) J at the toy store when some of his classmates walked in. They were all wearing their uniforms and J was intrigued. When the Moms told me how it had helped with their little boys behavior, I was intrigued. So, on Monday we went to investigate...

We walked in and a class was already in progress. J and I sat down to observe in the waiting area. Well, J was watching through the glass when the sweetest lady came and asked him if he would like to participate!! You should have seen the proud look on his face. Priceless! Well, as the class went on, his chest puffed out, and he stood a little taller. I must say, for self confidence alone, I was sold! At the end of class they gave J a white belt, and they gave me the paperwork, and said we would see them on Wednesday. I will let you know how it goes... ;)

Still catching up!!

Here is a picture of the twins with their favorite God Mama at their Fifth birthday party last December. I had a "Cowboy Golf party". Loooong story on how that one came about. I will definitely post about that later with more pictures.

Fourth of July picture!!

We won best float again this year for LECPTA!! J is one of the only "Boy" Elvis's in a sea of girls. HA HA HA

Preppy back to school!!

Well... you will all have to wait until Monday to wait for pictures of The Preppy Pettit Twins first day of Kindergarten!! I am so excited for them!! I am also excited for me too. What to do all day? Oh yeah, right. I am going back to work. Well, I hope so. I have not had an "official" notification yet, but the hours are perfect if I do get this position!!

Did anyone else go back to work after their kids went to school full time?

I am back!!

Hello everyone! I have been gone for a VERY long time, and there have been some BIG changes in my life, but I look forward to this next chapter!! A few updates...
* The twins and I moved in with my Parents. I know, I know, but it is really pretty comforting. Also, for the first time I have some real help with them! (It takes a Village and all that...)

*The twins are also starting Kindergarten next week. I cannot believe they are getting so old!!!

*I am returning to work after seven years. Hmmmm. Jury is still out on this one, but survival and all that fun stuff!!

So with the twins starting at a DISD school next week... They have to wear uniforms. So I have found the cutest way to "prep them up" as much as possible. After the initial shock of not being allowed even the tiniest monograms on their shirts or jumpers I think I have found a solution we are all happy with. I will post pictures on my next post. Happy Tuesday!!

Hi everybody!!!

I am so sorry I have been away, but my computer crashed, and we have not replaced it yet!! I am at My Mother's right now, so I thought I would hop on and say "Hi!"

The twins turned FIVE yesterday!! I still am baffled at how my little babies are getting so big!! It seems like yesterday that we were looking at them in their incubators in NICU. We are truly blessed with these beautiful babies... or I guess now they are truly little kids.

Well, we have a HUGE birthday party planned for Sunday, and I promise to post pictures. You will all be amazed at how big they are both getting. J is now in a size 7!! Can you believe it? And T is just right for her age at a size 5. I just love those smocked dresses for her... she can wear them for ages!!! O.K. everyone, time to sign off, and try to find some really cute pictures from the fair to show you. Have a happy and warm day!!!

My Little Kitten

Without her ears....

Halloween

I have fished out the cutest seersucker sailor suit that my brother had when he was J's age, and I found the most adorable matching dress for T in pink. Unfortunately, everyone I have shown it to does not see the "Bobbsey Twins", they ask why I am dressing them in Church clothes for Halloween!!

So, I found the most beautiful pink long sleeve Guinevere dress for T. What should J wear? He has his heart set on a pumpkin, but I think this is the last year I can "talk" him into dressing like his twin. He already was prince charming last year. I am a bit stumped. Hmmm, we will see!!

Not in MY lifetime baby boy!

So J and I watched the above movie on Disney Chanel tonight. At the beginning of the movie, the kids ghosts are doing fun tricks. You will never believe what came out of his mouth!

"Wow Mama, I wanna be a ghost for Halloween."
Me: "Sure, we can do that."
"No, no costume, I jus' wanna be a REAL ghost. I don't want a mask or anything."
Me: "Well, that's going to be a hard sell without a costume."
"No, I wanna be a REAL ghost. I wanna go outside, stand in the street get hit by a car and be dead. Then I will be a real ghost and I can do those fun trick!"

Then I picked myself up off the floor. I calmly (as calm as I could be under the circumstances) explained that if he got dead there is no coming back. No more Mommy hugs, or ice cream, or school, or anything. Thankfully, in the movie the kids are really missing their parents, so I think he got the point.

Then at bedtime I explained that only God decides when, where, and how we die. And that if you decide it for yourself, and do something to make yourself die on purpose, you will not go to Heaven. You will not get to go and live with Jesus, and God.

Do you think I explained it right? I am pretty freaked out about it.

Rain, rain, go away!!

It is raining AGAIN here in the big D. No kidding, this is truly crazy weather. And J is home sick again!! Ugh.

On the bright note? I am really getting good use of the cute rain boots that I bought the family!!

New Mooned...

So, keep in mind that I closely monitor what the twins watch on T.V. (I have it monitored to G rated ONLY. And, on the Web, they can only access educational sites.

Last night I told the twins it was time to go to bed. They both ran obediently and put their Pajamas on. Then T ran in, and with an truly evil grin... turned around and MOONED me!!! "This is what I think about going to bed Mama!" she squealed. J was right behind her with his hands on his pajama bottoms, until he saw my face. I calmly looked at her and told her to show Daddy what she just did, and tell him to deal with her. Then I ran outside and cracked up. I am sorry, it was so rude, but so unlike T that I lost it!!

And Paul calmly explained why that was rude, and shamed her so badly that she even apologised to me this morning. The power of the "I am not mad, just very disappointed..."

Strange Days

So, The twins never "officially" came down with swine, but my headache tells me otherwise. For one solid week... "Mamaaaaaa! My bones are ache'in, my head hurts, I just hurt all over!!!" I really am convinced they had some sort of the flu, but only J developed a fever. Very strange. I did talk to a neighbor who is a GP (General Practitioner) and she told me that it is very likely that they did indeed have the flu, just a light strain.

Well, they are better now, and bored to tears. I have to constantly pull them off each other. Who knew that my otherwise "best friends" would result in killing each other while I step out of the room to do dishes? Geesh!! Back to school tomorrow!

Speaking of... BYE!!

I spoke too soon...

J just developed a fever... and it is climbing fast!!! Off to the Dr. once again!

Hello from Swineland!!

O.k. Not really. Very strange, the twins have ALL the symptoms of the flu. Just no fever!! Isn't that weird?? I guess I should be happy, but instead I am just stumped.