Big News out of the Zeigler House!

No, I'm not pregnant! Our exciting news is that we are going to be on TV! Really, we are. I applied to be on a show called Mega Dens on the DIY Network. Billy and I are a little obsessed with DIY Network, HGTV, etc. Well, I noticed on their website that the show Mega Dens was casting in Atlanta so I sent in an e-mail. I thought nothing of it, until one of the producers contacted me. Then, she came to our house, and she brought the show's hostess and carpenters. It was crazy. Then, she asked a bunch of questions about us. She pitched us to the network, and they liked us. Really, what's not to like? So, starting May 2nd, our house will becoming an official construction site. It's insane!

They will only take 1 week to convert half of our lower level (living room/playroom, family room, and sun room) into a Mega Den!!! It's going to be a crazy week, but at least it will be a quick renovation. They said to be prepared to have 15 cars up and down our street, tents set up in the yard, and tons of people working from early in the morning until dinnertime every day.

I'll post pictures throughout the process so you can follow along. Our episode will air in October. We'll be the first show of season 2! Make sure your DVRs are working.

Pigtails

Having a bad hair day? Can't decide how to tame your mane? Well, pigtails are always an option. Girls always look good in pigtails.

Marie's pigtails remind me of those Papillon dogs with the big ears. Her hair is super thick and straight and long.

Don't worry, even boys can pull off the pigtails look. Will is a classic example of how to look manly with pigtails in your hair.

All 3 together. I can never get a good one, but this is as close as possible. Is Will's finger in his nose? If not, he's about to put it there. For some reason, when I say picture time, he thinks that means, pick your nose time. Nice.

So fresh and so clean clean

After baths a couple of weeks ago, Billy picked them all up wrapped up in their towels and deposited them in bed. They looked so cute all bundled up and lined up next to each other that I couldn't resist getting a couple of pictures. I wish I could make the pictures scratch and sniff because they smell so good when they are fresh out of the tub. There's nothing like clean baby smell!

March Modeling Looks

I ordered the kids personalized Easter t-shirts. As soon as they arrived, the kids had to put them on. They are currently obssessed with their names. Everything must have their names on it or at least, their first initial. Of course, since these shirts had their names, they were thrilled! Abby and Marie's have their first inital shaped into a bunny on top and names underneath. Will's shirt has a W in a hatching chicks fabric, and under the W, it read "chick magnet." Perfect for him.

Billy thought the Easter t-shirt was a little gay so you can imagine that he didn't like Will in this dress. Will, however, loved spinning around and watching the skirt twirl. His cross-dressing tendencies have returned.

Above, Abby is illustrating two silly looks.

In this picture, Will is all boy--a vest (with no shirt on), sunglasses, and a remote control. Very manly. Hopefully, this offset some of the girly looks.

Painting and cooking-Messy!

Being messy is on a whole new level these days. They love to get gross!!!

The 3 pictures are above are after arts and crafts time. We were painting, and they decided that painting their bodies was much better than on the paper. Marie looks like the painting Devil child.

We staged a cooking photo shoot for the pictures above. The kids in their preschool class are giving the teachers a cookbook as an end of year gift. Therefore, we have to submit recipes and pictures of each child for a page in the book. Most people have to take 1 picture and send 1 recipe...not me! Anyway, it just provided another opportunity for the kids to make a mess, and as usual, they took full advantage of the messy circumstances. :)

Triplet Comedy Shows

Honestly, I don't know how it is possible for 3 little people to have such huge, hilarious personalities! Mems e-mailed me this story about Will from when he spent the night with her: When we were in the car, a truck pulled out on our left and made a u-turn real fast and made a screeching sound. Will asked if the police would come. I said I don't know but you can call them if you want. He immediately put his hand to his ear and said "Police, yes,truck too fast, yes, Dada has penis (boy), Papa Nando has penis (boy),yes police, truck too fast, yes. " Marie was at Mimi's the week before and came home with red toenails. She took off her socks and said, "Will, wook at my nails." Will said, "Oh, Aree, I wuv them." He ran out of the room, and she cracked up laughing. She screamed to him, "Will!! Come wuk at my nails!" He ran back into the room and again said, "Oh, Aree, I wuv them." She laughed again, and off he went. This went on for about 15 minutes, with Marie laughing every time. Abby was in the bathroom with Marie the other day, and Marie went poop in the potty. (HOORAY!) Abby said, "Marie, I so proud of you. You such a good girl. Good job." She then proceeded to pat her on the back, help her off the toilet, and pick out new underwear for her. After that, she picked up the stool, moved it to the sink, and told Marie to wash her hands.

Tea Party

Michele had a tea party for the crew. She brought tea, scones, petit fours, fruits, and veggies. The kids loved it. They got a tea set from Papa Nando and Maureen at Christmas, but up until now, we had only "pretend" tea parties with the set. This time, they went all out! Thanks, Bobby Michele. (That's what they call her now, or "Ba-shell," which I guess is the combo version of the two names.)