Firsts!

R & E have been up to some big things. This past weekend was filled with many firsts that may seem like no big deal to many people, but were extremely important for our family:

• They went to Target for the first time-this trip was out of pure necessity...they had one diaper left. One...so yeah, mama had to go to the store!
• We went out to dinner together for the first time--before the Peas came along Friday was date night for Mama and Daddy P. Boy have things changed! We went to dinner pretty early, so there was no wait. This worked well, but let me tell you...there was no leisurely conversation after dinner.
• We went to Babies R Us for the first time--during cold and flu season one of us would stay in the car with the boys and the other would go in the store. We'd switch if we needed to. No more of that (at least not for awhile) It was fairly early, so no large crowds.
• Most importantly---the Peas went to CHURCH for the FIRST time! What a blessing to be back in the house of the Lord! Our church family were so instrumental in helping us through last summer with all of their prayers and support and it was wonderful for them to get to see the Peas. Now, the Peas are Preacher's Kids, so you know they are in for a lifetime of church! Ha:) They both did extremely well. They were so enthralled with all the sights and sounds, and they didn't cry at all. There was a moment for a potential meltdown, but I know their cues, so I got them out in time. They needed to eat, and once they did they were fine. Everyone was so glad to see them, as no one knew we were coming. Even though we got the all clear for the doc that it was ok to take the boys out (believe me I asked and asked, and asked again for further clarification to be certain that it was ok--I'm sure he was tired of me by the end of the visit!) we are still to be careful around people who are sick. I'm always armed with sanitizer, but people really respected our need to keep the babies as germ-free as possible. Most people were happy just to be able to look at these little gifts from God.

Now, what it took to get myself and two babies dressed for church and out the door?? That's a story for another day! All I'll say now is Good Lord! I need to start getting ready for next Sunday right.now! I'll post pics of the Peas in their first church outfit soon:)