Monday, February 22, 2010

Shower at School…

IMG_5369After school today, the Wilson staff gave me a shower for Mia and Madison.  I was sure glad to make it!  We have a had a couple of doctors appointments lately that have made me wonder whether or not I would, so I was all smiles to be there!!

IMG_5302My school was happy I was there, too!  They didn’t want this to be my second shower to miss.  Mallory was 3 weeks early, so I missed her shower at school…it was scheduled 4 days after her birth…

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IMG_5312My wonderful staff pitched in together and got the girls these adorable monogrammed pink and brown blankets, and…

IMG_5315a $450 Visa gift card!  I was shocked!  How sweet and generous!

We plan to use it for diapers, wipes, and formula only…I wonder how long it will last!?

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    I also got some cute bows and clothes…

 IMG_5327Me with my wonderful team…Eric, the Music teacher, and Marilyn, the Art teacher.  They have been so helpful and supportive!  With all my many doctor appointments, they have covered for me so much!

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IMG_5331Me with Gay, Mimi, and Mary…they are PE teachers from other schools.  The PE teachers gave me outfits, headbands, booties, and a $100 gift card.  I am so lucky to work with such a sweet, fun group!  We all get along so well… 

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IMG_5294I have been blown away by the unbelievable amount of support and love I have felt from everyone at school!  It has definitely been a rollercoaster, and the support I receive at work has helped me cope and get through it all.  From the principal, to the teachers, parents, custodians, and the cafe ladies (who always try to give me extra food when I go in the cafeteria), everyone is concerned about me and my baby girls!

With my weekly doctor appointments, now I am going 3 times a week, my principal has never made me use a vacation day.  She says we are family, and she and the staff are there to cover for me so I can save my days for my babies!  I am so thankful to work with such an amazing group of people, and I hope they know how much I love and appreciate  all of them!

Saturday, February 20, 2010

BIG SISTER class…

IMG_5185 This morning, Mommy took Mallory to her BIG SISTER class!  We have been talking a lot about what a great big sister she will be, and we have been reading books about it, too.  Mallory says she is going to be a helper to Mommy and Daddy with her little sisters, and she was ready to go learn some more about being a big sister in her sibling class today!

IMG_5192Of course when you are going to be a big sister to twins, you have to bring your twin babies…

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                        She looked so stinkin’ cute, and she was so excited!

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IMG_5200 Proud Mommy with the Proud Big Sister…

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IMG_5203The class was at Las Colinas Medical Center…the hospital Mallory was born and where Mia and Madison will be born.  On the way, Mallory asked, “Are we going to that doctor where I saw you get that slime on your belly?”

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                                            Ready to go have some fun!

IMG_5220 The first thing we did was went around the room and all the big sisters and brothers told everyone their name, how old they are, and if they were having a brother or sister.  Mallory was so proud when she got to say, “I’m Mallory, I’m four, and I am having TWO SISTERS!”  Everybody got a big smile on their face.  Mrs. B, our teacher, told Mallory how lucky she is to be getting two sisters.  She also said it was too cute that Mallory brought her twin babies with her… 

IMG_5221She listened so carefully to the teacher and the other big sisters and brothers…

IMG_5212 Next, we went upstairs to Labor and Delivery.  I showed Mallory the hall she was born on, and it made Mommy smile so big!!  It brought back sweet, sweet memories!  Mrs. B showed us a room that we will be in after Mia and Madison are born and where our family will make new, sweet memories!  We all took a peak in the nursery, but there were no babies…they were all with their mommies…

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We went back to the classroom and made t-shirts for our new babies.  Mallory got to make two shirts, since we are having two babies!!  Mallory asked mommy to write their names on the shirts, and she would do the rest…

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IMG_5219Since everyone else was only making one shirt, they were done before Mallory.  So, we will have to finish Mia’s at home.  But, Madison’s turned out super cute!!  

IMG_5224Next Mrs. B asked if anyone would like to be a helper…Mallory raised her hand up as high as she could.  Mallory and another girl passed out the supplies for the next activity…

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IMG_5231Mallory listening so carefully to the directions…

The kids got to stuff their own bear, dress them with the shirt they made, and put on a diaper…

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IMG_5245 IMG_5246 Great job and all by herself!!!  The teacher said Mallory could make two bears if she wanted, but Mommy thought one was enough.  That was very sweet of her though…

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IMG_5255Next, we watched a cute video about the baby coming home and what big sisters and brothers should and shouldn’t do, and what they can do to help…

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IMG_5258After the video, Mrs. B. went over some of the important parts…

IMG_5260She had them practice holding the baby the right way…

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Mrs. B asked the kids what might the babies be doing when you are holding them…Mallory answered, “Drinking milk!”

Mrs. B also said the babies will be too little at first to play, but as a big sister or brother you could sing to them.  She asked if anyone knew a song they could sing to the baby…

Mallory raised her hand like a good student, Mrs. B. called on her and Mallory said, “Rock A Bye Baby.”  Mrs. B asked if Mallory would sing it for us, and she did!!!  She was so sweet and cute!!! IMG_5256Mallory had such a good time learning how to be a big sister!

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IMG_5262Mommy was so proud of Mallory!  Mallory did such a great job!  She listened so well and participated in the discussions…she was awesome!!!

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          When we got home, Mallory was ready to finish Mia’s shirt…

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IMG_5284 Mia and Madison are going to be so lucky to have Mallory as their big sister!!!