ding dong Daddy's home

Daddy is back baby!

He went out of the country for 2 weeks for work. Yep, you heard that right. Two. weeks. During which it seemed like a million things came up that I had to handle and then his phone died. Like a permanent kind of death. Doesn't it always seem to happen like that? But, we are all okay and thank God I have my mom here to help. The woman is a saint.

I didn't blog about it because, um, I'm afraid of psychos. And because I watch way too many episodes of Criminal Minds. Well, I guess those go hand in hand.

He face-timed every single night after work. I'm not sure who it was harder on- us or him. Poor Daddy.



Jameson says, "Daddy sure has been gone a long time mommy..."



Then I told him Daddy was on his way...



He got really excited of course.

Speaking of Jameson, doesn't he look like a little man? Oh my my.

When Ryan told me he had to go, I remember thinking, "How am I going to do this?" The answer is that you just do it. You don't have time to really even think about it. I also thought about all those families who are seperated for work for long periods of time and felt bad for my mini pity party.

Keep calm and carry on, people.

So, we are having a happy Sunday over here :) I sure hope you are too!

HaPpY 4 MoNtHs

to my sweet little lambs :)



You three have grown so much in one month! I haven't done a group picture in a while and to see how big you look now brings tears to my eyes...



All three of you are smiling more and are such happy sweet babies. It melts my heart when you see me and focus on me and then smile. Oh how your dad and I love you so. I think you are all a little afraid of the camera (have no idea how that is possible!) because I quickly grab it when you are doing something cute and then you stop. You have started following us with your eyes. You all are of course the smartest babies ever.

You three are still eating every three hours during the day and going about every 4-5 at night. I would really like to not push you and let you kind of make the decision to stretch your feedings out.

Alaina,

You are such a sweet girl. Everyone that sees you says you look just like your mommy. I pulled out my baby book and our pictures look so much alike. I think you are already stronger and tougher than I have ever had to be. We are so proud of you! You are in size 3 months clothes and size one diapers. You are long and lean. You have the cutest little dimples when you smile. You still have a full head of blond hair. Some days it looks a little strawberry, but it's mostly blond. Your daddy can't ever talk to you without calling you beautiful. It just melts my heart. We love you little Miss!

Jameson,

You are such a big boy! You keep growing and growing honey :) It is just so cute to see you getting little rolls! It's hard to believe how tiny you started out. You make us laugh so much. Everyone that sees you says how much you look like your daddy. I love that you are a mini version of him- it's so cute. Your hair is still short on top and longer in back. It's blond, though a little darker than your sister's. You are in size 3 months clothes, although they are getting snug. You are also in size one diapers. You are starting to be a night owl and you love to sleep-in in the mornings, especially in mommy and daddy's bed. In the middle of the night you smile and laugh so much. I try not to get you too roused up so you will learn night time is for sleeping :) It's pretty hard though when you are having such a good time. We love you mister!

Jaxson,

You are still just as sweet as can be. You are so laid back and such an easy baby. If you ever cry, we know that something must be really wrong. You smile and coo all day long. You love mornings and singing with mommy. Now when I sing you move your arms and legs and smile so wide. You are so encouraging :) We have gotten a lot of comments that you look like your Grandpa (my dad). We have also gotten equal comments that you either look like me or your dad. You have biggest blue eyes that are just so cute! You are also in size 3 months clothes and have stayed pretty long. You are also in size one diapers. You have the least amount of hair out of your siblings, but in the last few days you have gotten some more on top. It looks mostly blonde and a little strawberry. You love your name song and smile when I start singing it. I'll have to post it sometime on here. We love you sweet boy!

Can someone please just freeze time?! I don't want to miss a single thing...

Will it spoil them

if I put them in bed with me every morning?

please excuse Jameson's milk mustache ;)

The babes usually wake up around 8ish, but a couple times a week we all sleep in. Daddy leaves for work and I decide that when they are ready to wake up and eat- they will.

I love to snuggle up with my babies. I remember as a kid loving my parents big bed and trying to sneak in there. Maybe it's just the safest place to sleep when you are kid.

A couple of people have asked me how I have time to blog. What I do is utilize a long nap time about once a week and type out 2 or 3 posts and schedule them to post with a few days in between. I stretch them out further if I know we will have a busy week.

I have often heard that the first year is a blur. I don't feel like this day by day but if someone asks me about something that happened a month ago, it's a total blur!

Here we are before breakfast the other day. They were so cute that I had to take the video below.

Thank you all for your sweet encouraging comments and prayers throughout the past few months. I love reading your sweet words and they mean more to me than you will ever know. Sometimes you need to feel that you are doing something right, you know?

Can you believe it's Wednesday? Have a great day lovlies :)

If someone would have told me

Jameson

last year at this time that right now I would be head-over-heels in love with three little tiny people, I would have laughed out loud. And of course one not so tiny 6ft 4 person ;)

Jameson

Being a wife and mom has been the most amazing experience of my life. The other night I held Jaxson as he fell asleep and all I could think about was if I never do anything else in my life, this was enough. Completely enough.

Jameson

When people say things about triplets and how they just can't imagine, I almost feel sorry for them. I pinch myself most days because I feel so blessed.

Alaina

Sure, our days are crazy busy. Yes, it takes me days weeks to return phone calls, texts, and emails. No, I will never take taking a shower forgranted again. But I'm spending my time on what matters most. Hopefully people understand.

Alaina

Sidenote- I was thinking the other day how I used to always say I wanted more than two kids and I wanted them close together. I would say a minute apart is about as close as possible :)

Jaxson

Ok totally random. That's what happens when we supplement sleep for LOTS of caffeine.

Jaxson

Most days I often wonder exactly what I did to deserve such a beautiful family. Then I take a shot of coffee and get back to work ;)

Happy Saturday sweet friends!

Precious Prints

Our doctor asked us to try to stay in as much as possible and limit visitors during RSV and flu season (through April). Click HERE to find out about RSV.

A couple of weeks ago I woke up stir crazy and decided we would get handprints and footprints of every baby. It was not quite what I expected. You get their little fingers all spread out and put it in the ink and then they immediately ball their hands into fists. I had to pry their fingers back open to get their hands on the page. All the meanwhile they are royally ticked at me. It was fun.

Here is little Miss Priss's. She is so dainty and perfect.





Jaxson was pretty laid back until I pressed his little hand to the paper and he started crying. He never really cries so I looked closely and realized that one of his little fingers was bent under. I wasn't pressing hard or anything but it wasn't comfortable for him. Mom of the year I tell you.





And then we come to my little bear...Oh Jameson was NOT having it.





I went to hold his hand down and he started pulling it down the paper. I seriously could not hold on to him! He is so strong. It looks like he got into a fight with an ink pad.



He says, "You should see the ink pad."



Oh little tiny entertainment. Love them :)

Sunday Somethings

I can't believe it's already almost middle of January. Time flies when you are busy!

Jameson

We went for a check up at the pediatrician and she was delighted with how big the babies are getting. Speaking of which we have a 12 and half pounder (Jameson), 11lb 3oz (Jaxson) and 9lb and 8oz (Alaina). They are doing well, but we never get tired of hearing it. She also said that we could now let them go at night and see how long they can sleep. They have made it around 5 hours a couple of times. I think that's great considering they have been eating every three hours since they were born. The way I do it is when the first baby wakes up I give them their paci. Then when the second wakes up, all three eat. Sometimes if the first just isn't having the paci, everybody eats. I just can't imagine how I could do it any other way.

Jaxson, Alaina, Jameson

I plan on making their birth announcements soon. I figure as long as I send them out before they are six months then I'm ok. I made this time-frame up in my head. It makes sense to me. A few of my friends combined the Christmas card and birth announcement- wish I would have thought of this!




I am loving this right now:

It's Bath and Body Works body scrub. It smells awesome!

I have decided that we are going to be a chemical free house. Well, as much as possible. And something really cool about living in California? SO easy to do! A few weeks ago I noticed that the babies had a rash on their tummys and chests. I also noticed that it was more concentrated where clothes fit tighter (necks because of bibs).

We switched from Dreft to this:



I also bought these.



Since i got pregnant (and before) I have cleaned with vinegar and lemon juice. I did buy some cleaner and toy wipes at Babies R Us that are completly safe. The back of the bottle says you can even drink it. I also bought free and clear dishwashing soap. We wash a LOT of bottles.

Jameson and Jaxson

Some of you have asked me questions in your comments, but I have no way to respond to them if you don't have a blogger or gmail account. I'll add my email to the sidebar. It's laura (at) ourcrazyadventure (dot) com.

Alaina

I have read about this for some time and I'm not sure what to do. Pictures on this blog belong to me. Please do not take them or repost them anywhere without my permission. I don't want to have to watermark them all, but I do get a little weirded out seeing people do this.

Alaina

I got a Keurig for Christmas. I love it! Zero clean up and the coffee is delicious. It's perfect. Daddy's sure know how to make mommy's happy :)

Last night I was feeding the babies and singing to them (I sing ALL day long. Pretty sure I like a collective audience that smiles at me while I do it. They are so encouraging ;)) when I started making up words to a song. I was trying to rhyme face and I sang something like, "win a race" and all the sudden Jaxson says faintly, "race". I almost died. I yelled for Ryan and I said, "Race Jaxson? Are you going to win a race?" He goes, "race." We were floored. Now, it was a little like a coo, but it sounded just like race. They are geniouses I tell you.

Jaxson

I have also heard sleepy giggles out of all three this week. They don't laugh at us or anything, but their dreams must be funny.

I hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend!