Coming Back!

I don't know where to start, other than to say that I have a lot to say! I don't know if I have any followers but I know that I am writing this for me and for my children to read one day when they are all grown up. Things have changed soooo much for our family since I last posted and I struggle to make since of it all as it is happening so fast now. We no longer have triplet babies at home, that keep us at home, we have triplet preschoolers who keep us moving and living! I can't wait to tell you all about them and how they have grown and changed into little people! So keep your eyes and ears open for the next post!

Sharon

2nd Birthday Invite!

Ok, cards are going out but here is the official birthday invitation! http://graphicsbysindi.com/alohadinner.html

Trials and Triumphs!

I probably should not be posting today because I have lately had a few let downs and I am feeling a little depressed. It will pass. Anyhow, I did not get to go to an intro class today for a bible study program for both me and the triplets because I did not have a sitter. The intro class does not have child care, but the program has a program for two year olds so once in, they could go with me. I think it will be good for all of us. The intro class will be offered again and look forward to maybe going to that one. If it were ony offered at night!!!

The fishing trip has been cancelled....no its back on.....no its cancelled! The one person that can work formy husband, can't work. His wife is very sick and I am praying for her hourly. I was really looing forward to being alone with my husband for the weekend. Also looking forward to being ALONE during the days while he is fishing! He called and said we would go on Thursday night, and in the same conversation, said we weren't going! I am so emotionally confused. I don't know whether to be excited about going or accepting of staying home. To top it off the weekend of the trip is my birthday weekend! I don't know what is going to happen?

The babies are doing great! I love them more and more everyday! I love that they can tell me things that they "like" or "don't like." Their newest word is "donalds" for you know, McDonald's! They still LOVE books and hate food! They are signing and saying more and more words and even a few sentences now and then. I love being a mom and in two weeks my babies will be 2 years old! Can you believe it! I can't!

Runaway Life!

Sorry it has been a month since I last posted. I try every week to catch up with life in general, housework, schoolwork, laundry, appointments, etc. I feel every week like an utter failure in most areas. How do you work and and do all of this? The one area I feel succesful...I am home with my children and I am loving it!

The babies/ toddlers are growing up right before my eyes. Maryanna, who once was the tantrum queen, is now the most pleasant child ever born. If I had to take one with me anywhere, it would be her for sure. She is loving to almost everyone and she used to not let anyone but me touch her! Wow what a difference. We take her "baby" blanket with us when we leave the house, but she only uses it in the car, mostly! We she does drag it along, we wrap it around her neck like a long scarf! It is so cute when she can barely see! We all are enjoying her more and more everyday. She is signing and saying words. Some are clear some are not. She is talking, but she says what she wants to say, when she wants to say it. She does not talk all the time! Maryanna is my climber! This morning I found her strattling the top side rail of her crib! I am running out of time before the wild things are loose!

Cliff, what can I say but he has not only my heart but everyone's that he meets. He still has his thumb and in it goes whenever he is apprehensive, tired, or mad. Oh, and mad he can get! He seems to freeze up when he is mad at me. Won't walk, won't move. He will comply but he makes sure that I know that it is under duress. With two sisters, he is exposed to all kinds of toys, but thank goodness he loves balls, cars, and tools! He is obsessed with hanging out with the guys too! He talks, but we can only understand 10% of it. He will repeat what we say and that is when we can tell what he is trying to say. He smart though, he loves those "find the pictures" in the Highlights magazine. We have a book like that too and he can show every missing picture and wants to do it agan! He gets so excited that he claps for himself!

Macey says every word that she hears. She is litteraly practicing words that she knows! I think she said "baby birds" fifty times today before naptime! She says about three word together too. She has become the most head strong child. She tells us exactly what she wants and if she does not get it... she screems, throws "baby", and falls to the floor. Yes you heard me, she throws the precious baby that she has been carrying around about 18 months! I dread the day she looses it.

I took away almost all snacks and now everyone is eating great. More some days and less others but finally eating regular meals!

Macey tell us when she has pooped but I am going to wait a few more months to jump into potty training. Maryanna tells me sometimes and Cliff ALWAYS says NO and smiles that "melt your heart" smile. He may never care!

Here are some pictures that we took at Sears. It was a better experience but I still don't like their group shots. I guess it is just their age. See them all on ShutterFly!

Mirror Image!

This has to be one of my favorite pictures! (above)Just looking at it the other day and decided to repost it! I love this one too. They are so unique and unscripted!

"Close your mouth, you might catch a fly!"

Ok, if any of you know my babies, then you know that they are the strangest eaters on the planet! At almost 21 months I can not even tell you what anyone's favorite food is!!! As everyone knows, Macey is the worst! When eating baby food, she used to be our garbage can. Sge would eat anything that Cliff or Maryanna didn't. After switching to solid foods, she quit eating. Currently, she tends to eat like a bird, sampling and picking around anything served.

With all that said, tonight at dinner we all sat at the table with our mouths hanging open as Macey ate tonight by taking handfuls of noodles, green beans, and peas and shoving it into her mouth!!! She ate everything on her plate, two more helpings of noodles, chips (we were at the mexican restaurant), half of a banana, some peaches, and a tortilla!

Our family discussion on the way home was mainly centered around how Macey felt about being full, since we doubt that she has ever been full before!

They never cease to amaze me. Now, I bet that she won't eat for the next three days!

Swimming with mom!

This summer has been sooo busy. With three toddlers experiencing the world for the first time, everything is crazy! Yesterday, the babies and I went to my good friends house and swam in her pool. We all had such a good time! We did not get far from the steps but all the babies jumped in at somepoint. Maryanna and Cliff loved tp jump off the steps and go underwater! It was scarry when they both jumped at the same time!!!! Thanks Leslie and Sid for a great experience!

Ok, the prize goes to the first person to figure out what this means??? (And yes I know!)

This is Cliff's new phrase: Bomano, Bomano

Any guesses????