Two weeks under the belt

"Hey Brooke, do you see all the cars going by?"


"Yeah, Luke, I do. I could sit here for a whole two minutes and watch them go by!"



The first two week of school, flew by. If they all continue like that, summer is going to be here again before I know it. I think everything is going well. Cheri, our babysitter is wonderful. The kids are doing great, the housework isn't getting finished, but ... that is okay. Our days start at 5:15 am with feedings, diaper changes, and getting ready for work. Chad is off to work at 7, me at 7:45. I get home around 3:30-4:00, play with the kiddos, do laundry, get supper ready, go through the mail and never ending hospital bills, eat, and by 6, we are feeding cereal to the trio. After cereal, it is bath time, then bottles and to bed. They are in bed around 8-8:30, and we are in around 9:30 and sound asleep by 9:32!!!

Today was a work day around the house. Chad and my dad were outside cutting down trees and pulling up weeds and stuff that has grown rampant since I found out I was pregnant, put on bed rest, brought the triplets home, and have been indoors most of the summer. We are slowly getting ready to put a fence around the yard and hopefully, one day, we'll add a pool as well! Oh what dreams we have! I figure, might as well dream big!

Like I said earlier, the kids are doing great. They are all weighing close to 15 pounds if not more. Luke is such a big eater and likes to roll all over the place now. Brooke started blowing raspberries yesterday and she is shrieking and laughing to herself all the time. Zach is one crazy kid and although he isn't rolling yet, he is building up steam. He is a crazy kicker!!! We went to church today and they all did very well, just didn't take a nap like we expected them too. They were in bed early tonight due to lack of sleep, but that is fine since Chad and I are extra tired tonight as well.

Just a few updated pictures.



Zach gets more on his face and bib than he does in his mouth and stomach.










Luke glares at the camera and say quit taking pictures and feed me - I'm a growing boy!













Brooke gets excited and tries to help by grabbing the spoon or cereal and then wipes it all over her face!!!

What has been going on...

Our babies are almost seven months and we can't believe it. Time is flying by...

To

day actually marks the date of one year ago which is hard to believe - we went to the doctor for an ultrasound and found out we were going to have triplets. Oh does that bring back a rush of memories! :)

Anyway...

In early August, we went to the pediatrician for another round of shots. While we were there, she gave us instructions for cereal. Great-we have finally gotten used to feeding three babies a bottle and now we are adding another twist!!!

School started on August 19th. The past two weeks have gone very fast for me. If they continue to go this fast, summer is going to be here again before we know it. And...by that time, they'll either be walking or be close to it and that brings on a new set of sweaty palms and wonders of...how are we going to do it!!!???!!!

Luke and Brooke have started rolling over. Zach is getting closer. Brooke starting blowing raspberries yesterday and oh did we laugh. We probably won't think it is funny when the peas and green beans come shooting back at us, but it sure is cute now!!!

Luke is quite the eater. He loves his cereal, and his bottle. If fact, he likes anything he puts in his mouth, including his toes!

Brooke has found out that she can make new sounds with her voice. She is still cooing, but every once in awhile she puts a little shriek or a fake cough into the mix and then laughs at herself - being the little drama queen she is!

Zach is a squirmer and there is no other way to put it. He is probably going to kick the snot out of someone one day. His legs are always on the move. He is always quick to smile and laugh out a baby laugh that is sure to bring a smile to our faces.

These three have brought so much fun and joy in our lives!!! We count our blessings each day - that we have these wonderful babies to love.

Back to the Grind

School officially started on Monday. We had teacher's institute all day and an open house that night. I was dead tired and it was just the beginning of work and mommy-hood! Tuesday was better or just less hectic. I was able to get so much accomplished in the afternoon, that I left feeling good about the up-coming year.

I got home on Tuesday and watched Brooke roll over from her belly to her back. I thought at first it was a fluke, but after three times of "practicing", I decided, she mastered it and knew how to do it! Shortly after that, Luke decided he wasn't going to be outdone and he rolled over too - only he went back to belly. I was so happy to get to see them do this. I really thought they'd do it during the day while I was at school! And, then there is my wild man, Zach, he just lays there and kicks as fast as he can. We already know, he isn't going to settle for walking...he is going to run!!!

Today was a blur at school. Lots of rules and setting up shop with each different class. I was ready to come home and relax. I think my three are feeling my stress level and vying for my attention. Brooke, who was so extremely tired, fought to the end to stay awake. I ended up rocking her to sleep - which we have never done. I needed some mommy bonding time with my little girl and I think she needed it too! I put her to bed 45 minutes ago and now, I am off to the same place.

A Few of my Favorite Things

I love my babies, I really do. I am getting ready to go back to school and am having a rough time thinking of leaving them at home with someone other than their mommy. I have a wonderful sitter lined up, coming to our house, she has four of her own children, has many of the same values, but...she's not me! I have spent the past 5 months with these kids and although it hasn't been easy, it has been a time I'll never forget. The love I feel for them is indescribable, but here are a few of the few things I love about my babies.

~I love the scrunched up faces they make when they are taking their bottle and I stop to burp them. It is the same face that they give when they stretch "SOOO Big!"

~I love the way they pull their blankets around their faces when they are tired and laying in bed ready to fall asleep.

~I love the oohh's and the ahh's I hear on the monitor in the early morning hours when they should be sleeping.

~I love seeing Brooke smile as she talks to me. Her big blue eyes light up so bright, just thinking of those smiles, brings a tear to my eye.

~I love seeing Luke's slow easy smile with his little dimple popping out. He finds amusement in the smallest things!

~I love seeing Zach's devilish smile as he turns his head like he is flirting with you. He can make me laugh out loud with his little smirks!

~I love rubbing my cheek over their baby hair - what they have of it.

~I love the smell of their skin after a bath and in the morning after a peaceful night of sleeping.

~I love watching them play with their toys and the discovery of new things that excite them.

~I absolutely love everything about being a mom to these three precious babies. (Even the laundry and washing the bottles!!!) And, I can't wait to see them grow and find more things I love about them!

Yummy Yummy Yummy in the Tummy Tummy Tummy

So, Tuesday was a day of shots at the doctor's office. I'm sure they dread seeing us walk through the doors. The screaming began immediately and didn't stop until we were on our way back out of the office. Twelve shots later, a weary mom, a frazzled grandma, and a calm collected 10 year old second cousin packed everyone up in the family van and headed home. Thank goodness we don't have to go again until November.

While at the doctor, she tried to explain solid foods to me over the screaming! I think I got the instructions. I guess we'll find out?!? We started food on Wednesday and I cannot wait to show them the videos as they get older! Brooke loved it! Zach and Luke weren't too sure about it at first, but are slowly getting the hang of it. Here are some pictures of the chaos!