Having fun and singing "Germs Germs go away..."

Over the last couple of days or so, the girls have been making their own kind of fun playing with all their toys. They have also been doing some sisterly bonding. And I've caught them exchanging pats on the back when one is having a coughing attack. When the pat on the back & the coughing attack is finished, they tell each other "thank you". They are so sweet together.

Here's a few kodak moments:

I walk in Juliet's room (A.K.A. the play room) to a bunch of hooting and hollering and found them misusing the superman punching thing. They were having fun and were managing not to get hurt so I just let them finish bouncing on poor superman.

Then they had some lazy time watching cartoons together. I thought it was so sweet that Presley was letting Piper use her as a pillow. And yep..... That's Juliet in training panties. Since she peed in the potty on Sunday, we've started her training. So far, we've had nothing but misses. But that's okay...atleast she's learning that it feels super gross to pee in her panties. And she is getting closer to the potty.

And I am teaching Presley to use and read a calender. Yesterday we were discussing January and all things that go along with it. And I'd draw symbols for her so she can know what was coming up later in the week. Like we did a stethoscope for all the doctors appointments, a plane for daddy's work trip, a hammer for the lowes and home depot workshops, and birthday cakes for birthdays. When I drew the snow, snowman, and us sledding, she asked me why I was drawing where Brian and Tiffy lived. Then said she wanted to use that plane for us to go see Brian and Tiffy and their snow.

Poor Presley has to live in Texas where she can only hear about snow really existing.

This morning I walked in on the girls being super quiet. I thought for sure the two were up to no good. But they were doing hair! Soooooo cute!!!!!! I stood at the door and watched them for a long time. It was funny.....Presley was telling Piper what to do and telling her that her hair needed to have special stuff in it since it was curly and stuff.

And today, we continued the disinfecting. We sang "Germs Germs go away and NEVER come back" as we threw the toys in the sink.

First, I soaked toys in bleach water.

Then in soapy water to clean the bleach off.

And what wouldn't fit in my sink, I layed out on the floor and individually sprayed with the germ killing Lysol. I am soooooo determined that we are going to kick this RSV's booty out of the house.

And yesterday at lunch time, the girls ate while feeding their own babies.

Have I mentioned that I think Juliet is loving the baby doll thing and feeding them. She went and gathered up all of hers and Presley's dolls, I just help her to line them up to make it easier on her. She went down the line to feed each and everyone of them. And when she is done, she stands up with them and bounces them. (presley taught her that).

Oh.....AND we have started decorating for Valentines. Presley is becoming irritated at all the Christmas decorations that people still have up. She says, "Don't these people know Christmas is over and it's Valentines time." I think she loves any excuse to decorate and celebrate.

And, she decided that this is her valentines outfit: cowboy boots, princess shirt, red skirt. And Piper is also ready for Valentines.

Those two crack me up.


Welp, they are napping, so I better do a few things while I have time.

Hip Hip Hooray!!!!!!

PIPER WENT PEE PEE

IN THE POTTY!!!

And I missed it!!!!!!!! I can't believe it!

I was in the kitchen rolling out my pizza dough and Presley came running into the kitchen saying "Come see, Mommmy!!! Come see!!! Piper went pee pee in the potty!" And she was so happy and jumping up and down and dragging me into the bathroom.

I looked down and there it was, beautiful little potty full of Piper's pee pee. And I missed it. :( sniff sniff! Then I looked at Piper, she was in John's arms looking at it too. We were all clapping and saying stuff like," Yay Piper!! Your a such a big girl." And we sang the "Piper went pee pee in the potty" song. And did Hi-5's. Honestly... looking at her little face looking at her own pee pee, she looked frightened. I am not sure if it was us making lots of noise or her seeing something that came from her little body. Hmmmm.....

I wasn't the only one that missed it. Apparently, John was helping Presley potty and Piper just took upon herself to pee pee. He said he didn't even notice!

Anyways, she has been showing signs that she is ready to be potty trained. She rips off her pants to get her diapers off and she tells us when she has to go pee or poop.

Wow, what a big girl!

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OH.......tomorrow marks one whole entire week that Juliet hasn't had a pacifier! She still has yet to ask for it! I think she is totally over it!

That means we won't have to buy any more pacifiers and ,soon, no more diapers!

Hip Hip Hooray!!!!

Finger Paints Are Wonderful!

The girls and I decided to get out and get some fresh air on this beautiful 76 degree winter day. We drug the easel out to the back porch, got out the finger paints, and threw on some painting clothes.

Beautiful little messy hands! I love them! Oh and yep that's rosemary, sticks, and leaves the girls are painting with.

I gave both girls a piece of canvas board.

They did some art for each other.

I suppose it's a "Get Well" present to one another.

The girls had so much fun and the fresh air revived them a little.

I hope we have a few more days like this.

Cough Cough....Fever Fever....Sneeze Sneeze!

That's still what's going on in my house. Recap: I took Juliet to the doctor on Monday and they tested her for RSV. It was positive.

Presley started coughing and running fever later that evening. I have just been managing it at home. But this morning I decided to take Presley in and have her looked at as well since this was day number 4 with a fever.

Welp, It wasn't very pretty...... As soon as Presley saw those swabs come walking through the door in the nurse's hands, she started freaking out! I told the nurse she may want to grab a 3rd person. Presley doesn't do well getting poked on at the doctors office. One nurse held her torso and head still, I had her lower half, and the other nurse had to swab her nose for RSV and "tickle" her throat for strep. I thought Presley was going to bite that lady!

After that, she calmed down and we read books till the results came back.

She, too, has RSV!

Both of my girls have it! Can you believe it?????? Poor things! John and I are just going to have to give them some extra TLC this week.

Presley was cute last night about getting sick. She started loosing her voice for a few minutes, so I started looking all over her body to try and find it. Like under her hair, behind her ears, in her arm pit..... She giggle and cleared her throat and said, " I found it." I asked her where she found her voice at and she said it was hiding in her throat. She sooo funny even when she is feeling crappy.

I nearly forgot to mention something HUGE! Piper hasn't had a pacifier since MONDAY!!!! 4 DAYS!!!! That's huge around here! She's been to sick to even think about that thing!!!!

Go Big Girl PIPER!!!!

She's tested positive for what???

That's exactly what I said when the nurse peeked her head in the door and told Dr. Frank the test was positive. Juliet has RSV (supposedly it is equivalent to Bronchitis in adults).

Anyways, it's a virus so there is no antibiotic we can give her for that, it has to run it's course and apparently...that can take upwards of nearly 21 days! That's 3 weeks she might be sick!!!!! And I was told it is highly contagious!

She also has 2 complications from the RSV, an ear infection and wheezing. So at least they were able to give her an antibiotic for the ear infection and Albuterol which is a bronchodilator for her wheezing. Luckily she likes the taste of medicine so I won't have any trouble giving it to her.

Poor thing. I hate seeing her sick & hope she feels better real soon!

Y'know, The girls aren't in daycare or anything and I can not remember the last time we let them play at the playground. So I have NO idea how they get these illnesses that they do. UGGG!

Mmm Mmm Mmm Chicken Salad....YUMMY

This afternoon I let the girls help out in fixing their own lunch. They had a great time.

We made chicken salad & it turned out great! Sweet from the grapes and apples, sour from the pickles, and crunchy from the celery, and meaty from the chicken! Just plain yummy and good for their little bodies.

Piper got to clean the celery and help chop it and she cut up the apples. And Presley worked on the grapes.

And both girls set the table up with out plates, spoons, and napkins.

Then we enjoyed it! They were very proud and very eager to eat what they made.

More Please!

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Over the few days the girls have had some fun too.

Piper got her 1st tattoo. I think she's hooked now. And last night I caught her and Presley drawing on their arms with markers.

They got to ride their Big Wheels in the alley. They loved going fast down the driveway too........whew.... I have a couple of adrenaline junkies on my hands!

And they had lazy time watching their new Barbie movies/musicals.

And as always, they love posing for pictures!!! Say CHEEZZZZE!

80's Memories

On Saturday, the girls had a party invitation to Garrison's 5th birthday party. His party was being held at the Plano's Thunderbird Skating Rink. I can't believe it. So funny and brings back so many memories from Jr. High when I use to go to the skating rink. John asked if he needed to find his old heavy metal shirts. Just so happens that on the way out there, Def Leppard was playing on the radio. Too Funny!

Presley had a great time. She was somewhat disappointed though that she couldn't go as fast as the other people. John even had a good time and won a prize from playing the roll the dice game. He got to pick anything from the snack bar. LOL

Here she is practicing...

Her skate did fall apart while she was skating.

Giving it another try...

Piper even got to skate. Her skating didn't last very long. She was ready to get those skates off as soon as she hit the skating floor. I think the skates were just too heavy for her little legs and maybe ached her. But she had fun too.

And Garrison had fun. And got lots of cool stuff. And John had fun shopping for him. He picked him out a Nerf gun. He told Gary, Garrison's dad, that he had to buy it for him since he doesn't have any little boys.....

And Garrison got to go into the money box. That was too cute!

After the party, we headed home to pick up John's golf clubs and met Liza, Nicky, and the boys over Aunt Debbie's house. After playing golf on the Wii on Christmas Day, they made a date to play real golf. I'm totally John finally got to go play. It's been quite a while since he's played.

The kids had a great time! The ran through the entire house, rearranged furniture, and made as much noise as they possibly could! They had a blast!