Happenings

This past weekend was beautiful and we spent a lot of time outside enjoying the warm weather. It was definitely something to enjoy since this doesn't happen often in November. We raked leaves on Saturday and then played at Lincoln park on Sunday. We weren't quite finished with being outside, so we decided to blow bubbles for awhile. The joy they get from bubbles is amazing!



We paid the price for such nice weather though. This morning was a morning full of green snotty noses and crabbiness. Nana went shopping with us and on the way we called our pediatrician to see if we could get in. At our appointment, she informed us that Luke has yet another ear infection in his left ear (the 2nd one in a month), Zach has an ear infection in his right ear, and Brooke is okay so far, just has a head full! Hopefully the antibiotics will clear things up and they will be good in time for Uncle Blake's wedding this weekend!

The kids were playing tonight and Luke was so crabby - just not like himself. I felt so bad for him, I picked him up, carried him like a baby into our bedroom, and sang quietly to him. As I was doing this, I realized it is something I don't do often enough - with any of them. My babies are growing up and I am going to miss this one day. I started tearing up when I thought back to how often I used to do this and enjoy it because I had waited so long for these precious gifts and God had given me three babies to love. Sometimes, we just get so wrapped up in every day life, that we don't stop to enjoy what is in front of us. I made a promise to myself to remember this and to continue making special time like this with each of the kids before they are all grown up and don't want to be held and cuddled with anymore.

Happy Halloween 2009

Make a Smilebox postcard

Gearing up for Halloween

This is one picture from 2008 when we visited the pumpkin patch.

The following pictures are this year! What a difference a year can make!

What a fun place to visit. We loved the "po-kins!"

Honk Honk

Okay, so I keep thinking to myself, I don't have time to "blog." I have other things to do...I will remember all the "little" things that my kids do to make me laugh or even cry. But, I am realizing with each passing day, I am forgetting the things that I want to remember. As life becomes more and more hectic, I cannot keep these memories inside. Here we go:

Yesterday was Luke's turn to visit the dr. He was running a low grade fever off and on since Thursday. I thought he was teething due to the constant drool! However after a quick exam, the dr said he had a double ear infection and wanted to have a chest x-ray to rule out pneumonia. ??? We went ahead with the x-ray and thankfully we are good to go. He is however on a breathing treatment for the next 10 days along with the antibiotic for the ears. We are hoping for an easy winter free of anymore ear infections.

So, last night I set my alarm for 1:30 for the 2nd breathing treatment. Got the meds and geared myself up after 3 hours sleep. The treatment was quick and I was back to the couch at 2:30. At 2:45, Brooke woke up crying and continued to do so for the next 1/2 hour. With talking in between - even "Crackery" (Zachary) over and over. We knew she was okay, just wouldn't fall back to sleep. Chad went to get her at 3:15 and I tried laying with her on my chest on the couch for the next 1 and 1/2 hours. She would get down, play a little, poke me and say "mommy" - I just kept thinking that I needed sleep. This is not what my dr ordered for my cold - I needed rest. I finally closed my eyes thinking she would get the hint. At this point in time, she grabbed my nose and said, "honk honk!" She is so darn funny, I couldn't help it. I couldn't be mad, I love her with my whole heart and she just simply wasn't tired. At 4:30, Chad rescued me and I crawled into bed for an hour nap while he got ready for work and did his morning chores around the kitchen. I thank God for him!

Miss Brooke was tired today but managed to make it without being crabby. She did try to pull a fast one on Mawmaw at breakfast, but mawmaw didn't let her get away with it and Brooke is sleeping soundly now! I know how lucky we've been to have them sleeping through the night since June of 2008, but 3 hours + 1 nap - just doesn't make a happy teacher at school.

Here is our little darling, trying to nap during breakfast!

Happy 1st Birthday Babies!

Well the first year has come and gone and what a year it has been. Our lives have forever changed and it has been for the better. We could never have imagined three babies and the happiness they would bring us. But...they have, even when there are tears to be dried or noses to be wiped, or even lately when the word "NO" is said more and more frequently. :) We cannot help but smile. My favorite times are in the morning hours when we are laying in bed getting ready to start the day and on the monitor are their sweet voices oooooing or babbling to us. Or...to walk into their room and see three baby faces looking at you through the spindles of the cribs. What a sight and a perfect way to start the day! We couldn't have asked for better babies - they are very content and happy.

At 11 months, Brooke started crawling and at 12, Zach joined in too. Luke is very laid back and just waits for us or his brother and sister to bring things to him. Brooke says mama, dada, hi, bye, puppy, Barney (ugh), and uh oh and her vocabulary seems to grow by the minute. The boys will say mama and dada but for the most part let their sister do the talking.

We had their birthday party yesterday! Luke put a finger to the blue icing, but really didn't want any part of it. Brooke took her little red cake in both hands and went to work. The bath water was truly pink when she was all done being washed up. Zach was a little slow to get started, but he too enjoyed his green cake and was taken straight upstairs to the bathtub! They did very well and got lots of fun toys, cute clothes, and so much more. (We're just not sure where it is all supposed to go!!!)






We are so blessed and thank God that he has entrusted these babies to us! I would love to keep updating but we are no longer in need of this site. I have tried blogging, but that too is time consuming and these days, we have little free time around here! So...Thanks for everyone that sent us comments on the site the past year, or prayed for us. It meant so much to us then when we needed the support and even now.








When I first started the web page for updates, I included the poem I wrote to tell my friends that we were going to have triplets. To end, I have added to the poem.
God Bless,
Jill


Luke, Zach, and Brooke

Our trio joined us early
two boys and one "girly".
Born February 8, 2008
We will never forget that joyous date.

After a 6 week hospital stay
we were prepared for the preemies coming our way.
We were informed about the risks, the tubes, & machines.
If was enough to turn anyone to a pale shade of green
What we had no idea about
was the instant love we felt - without a doubt.

The 1st month of your lives
were full of hopes, worries, and many long drives.
To the hospital we went
just seeing you made us feel content.
We often stood by your incubator side
trying not to worry about this part of our "ride".

First went the oxygen, then the enclosed bed
at one month of age, you were ready to be bottle fed.

Zach came home after six short weeks
we were happy to have him home, kissing all over his cheeks.

Brooke followed her brother at seven weeks,
she we learned fast, was going to fill our home with shrieks.

Luke was sent home after eight long weeks
with more bottle feeding knowledge and techniques.

The 1st two months were full of "fun"
being defined as bottles, diapers, no sleep, and nothing around the house getting done!
We soon got into a scheduled routine and
life around here became more serene.

Before we blinked you were sitting up, and starting to roll, the work load seemed to be less of a toll.
We wanted to keep you at this stage forever
Your baby laughs & playing together was worth the endeavor.



Luke is ticklish, full of deep baby chuckles and very content. One look at those dimples and there my heart went!

Zach has a mop of hair and is full of giggles,
he gives snugly hugs and loves to wiggle!

Brooke is a sponge and soaks it all in she has a flair for drama
and already thinks she is one hot mama!

We've gone through formula, food, and diapers galore
but it is each one of you we love and adore.

You three took our lives which once seemed empty
and in one year's time filled it aplenty.

So...happy birthday to our one year olds
we cannot wait to see what our future holds!