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Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Bedazzle Me

My good friend "Hitzy Blonde" (yes she is a skater) came over for a visit a few days after my surgery.  With her, she brought the craft-r-noon arsenal.  Beads, and gems, the hot glue gun, and of course rainbow glitter spray...the works.  Her mission was "to make Toxic Sugar's crutches acceptable for daily use."  

Successful mission I would have to say.  The triplets and her son Andy had a great time helping her glue and place multi-colored rhinestones all over them.  "Crutches MUST be sparkling."  I could not agree more with you, Hitzy. 

The finished project shined and sparkled in just the smallest amount of light.  You should see them in the sun, amazing.  They are truly "Dazzling."

Thank you Hitzy!  The fact that I have the "coolest crutches ever" make it just a little easier to use them.  Thanks for thinking of me.  You are the Goddess of all things that sparkle.

Tokens = Happiness

What do cheetahs, dragons, bunnies and elephants have in common?  

Love from the Beauties.

  They love to ride the carousel on Saturdays after skating lessons.  They each ride their favorite animal every single Saturday.  Papa gives them each a token, and week after week, they each pick the same animal to ride on.  If another child has taken claim on their animal of choice, they wait patiently until the next ride begins.

Spoiled...maybe a little.

Saturday Skate Time

Chloe is enjoying her ice skating lessons so much.  She passed through her first 8 weeks of lessons with flying colors.  She must get her skating abilities from her Momma (wink wink)  She is now on her second set of 8 weeks.  She has the same teacher and there is only one other little girl in her class, so she gets lots of individual time.  Which is a spectacular bonus.  She has really good balance.  If we could just convince her that falling is all part of it, she would be more at ease I think.  She was very excited to get to go for some extra practice with her cousin Molli.  She wanted to work on some things she has been learning..

She always seems to know that Mommy is shooting photos, sometimes she smiles and other times she pretends to be shy.

 The triplets love to watch Chloe and Molli skate.  It has become one of their most favorite things to do on Saturdays.  "Go watch Sissy skate and eat bagels."  

Triplet time out to blow some kisses at Mommy.

Kisses for Molli through the window.

Friday, August 27, 2010

Sassy-ness

Sweet Baby

My friend Kelli and baby Jack came over for a visit tonight.  Chloe's friend Piper (the big sister) came over this afternoon for a beloved "playdate."  They had a great time doing big girl stuff, while the triplets and I got to drool over baby JJ.  I don't think he could have been any darn sweeter.  The triplets loved him!  They even got to help feed him.  Farrah especially was quite smitten with him.  So gentle.  Silvie told Kel to"give him a dink" when he cried.  She did not like it when he was upset.  I got some good snuggle time too.  Just enough to think a little, but not too much...we are done having babies around here!  Congratulations Kelli and Ryan!  He is amazing!

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Dance Party

First Grade First Day

Summer is over.  School in session.  It's been a week back at the grind and we are all still adjusting.  Chloe is LOVING school.  (Not that there were any doubts.)  

The morning routine, knock on wood, is going so well.  We have been without the clothing battles of last year.  Which is good, because I had my fill of them last year.  

Chloe's teacher is on maternity leave through November, so she has a long term substitute.  She really like her and I am happy that she is happy.

Here's to a happy school year!

Friday, August 13, 2010

Who's cute?

Nighttime Struggles

I will say that over the summer we have developed some awesome sleep habits.  As in, bedtime waaaay too late, taking literally hours to fall asleep and once asleep, not staying at rest.  We have never had great sleepers.  Any of our Beauties, beginning with Chloe.

Matt and I have reverted to advice given by the pediatrician as well as many parenting books.  We have reversed the lock on the triplets bedroom door.  They get three chances to stay in bed and go to sleep, after the third chance, the door gets locked.  I know to some it sounds mean, harsh if you will.  However, it is the only thing that we have done that seems to actually work.  If it remains unlocked, they literally come out, come out, come out and come out.  Over and over again.  I go back and forth on how I feel about it.  But last night, I realized they are safe and they are not in harm by having the door locked at night.

Fast forward to after all four were finally asleep.  I have taken a liking to that new show "Raising Sextuplets" I don't watch it often, but every once in a while.  (I was never a fan of Jon & Kate and always HATED being asked if I watched it just because I have multiples.)  But the parents in this one seem real, they seem to face real challenges of parenting multiples.  They actually remind me a lot of Matt and I.  I see similar personality traits.  Kinda weird.  

Back to the point...Last night one of the episodes on showed the challenges of success in getting toddlers to stay in bed throughout the night.  They had a parenting expert on who explained that when the children were babies, at sleep time, their cribs were their safe place.  Now that they are toddlers, able to be more mobile than is good for them sometimes, instead of having a crib, their room has now become their crib, their safe place during the nighttime hours.  

That has been a huge worry for Matt an I since the triplets have moved to toddler beds.  Our bedroom in downstairs, theirs up.  Although the house is "kid proofed" they are monkeys, curious monkeys and I often do worry about them safety wise.  Nothing stops them from getting on counters, going into the bathroom, up and down stairs in a groggy state, and especially opening the front door.  If I'm asleep and they are roaming the house, you just never know what trouble may find them.   We still have the monitor in their room of course.  I do hear them when they get up, if they are crying or loud.  But often, when they are quietly playing, I may not hear them right away.  They wake at different times each day.  Sometimes six sometime seven or eight, so I can honestly say, I don't wake before them and wait for them to get up.  I get the sleep I need.  Matt will agree on that one. So with a simple lock of the door, they are safe, where I put them.

Watching this parenting expert confirm this, remembering our pediatrician tell us that it isn't cruel or mean, makes me feel better about doing it.  Makes me remember, we are doing it to keep them safe.  

It was funny to see on the show the mom and dad carry out the same behaviors that Matt and I do.  Him being the strong, firm one and me the one having to cry, go downstairs or even outside until they lay down and go to sleep.  We are confident that it is what is best for us, and they only are upset for mere minutes, rather than hours of frustration on everyone involved, parents and children alike.

Now if we could just figure out how to get Chloe to sleep in her OWN bed by herself...we would be ready to conquer the next challenge in parenthood.

T minus one week

The school year is ALMOST here.  I'm not sure who is more excited?  Well actually I can tell you who...Chloe.  She is so "bored" and ready to go back to school.  The last several weeks of summer have been more than boring for her.  Mommy down with a blown knee.  Sisters that are into her business "all of the time."  Nothing to do.  The first day back is the 19th, and she wishes that the 19th was tomorrow.

She has her school supplies packed and ready to go.  Her first day outfits selected and already set out.  Ice cream social next Tuesday.  She asks everyday who her teacher will be?  Who will be in her class?  And my personal favorite...Is tomorrow the first day yet?

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