Monday, August 23, 2010
You know you're a triplet when...
You have time to relax with a good book while waiting your turn to get pj's on after bath!
Gotta Go Back, Back, Back, Back to School Again!
Last Thursday JP started 2nd Grade! This title is actually a song from the movie Grease II. It always runs through my head as we get ready for a new school year. :) He was ready and I was happy that he was excited to go back. It means earlier mornings for he and I, but routine is good and I'll get back to being able to get a few things done before getting the trio out of their cribs each day.
We had met his teacher, Mrs. Smith, the week before and got a sneak peek at his classroom. I went ahead and drove him to school on the 1st day and then he rode the bus home. By day 2 he was back in the bus routine no problem. Such a big kid! He splits the day between his homeroom teacher for literacy in the morning, has one of his specials (PE, art, drama, music, library), eats lunch, recess and then goes to a different teacher in the afternoon for math and science.
This morning, Madison looked around and said to me in a full big girl sentence "Where did JP go to?" They still love going to meet him when he gets off the bus and have to show me every picture of a bus they can find in their books.
Ready for 2nd grade! New shoes: check, Backpack: check, Lego Watch: check, Silly Bands: check
His backpack with his bus number 842 attached to it:
JP & Mom:
JP and his friend Spencer:
Mrs. Smith (in the yellow) motioning for the kids to follow her to class:
Getting of the bus with Star Wars lunch box and important papers in tow:
Back to school tradition: A welcome home balloon and treat. This year I made him a giant sugar cookie. Didn't really know what I was doing, but it turned out pretty good!
Our big kid!
We had met his teacher, Mrs. Smith, the week before and got a sneak peek at his classroom. I went ahead and drove him to school on the 1st day and then he rode the bus home. By day 2 he was back in the bus routine no problem. Such a big kid! He splits the day between his homeroom teacher for literacy in the morning, has one of his specials (PE, art, drama, music, library), eats lunch, recess and then goes to a different teacher in the afternoon for math and science.
This morning, Madison looked around and said to me in a full big girl sentence "Where did JP go to?" They still love going to meet him when he gets off the bus and have to show me every picture of a bus they can find in their books.
Ready for 2nd grade! New shoes: check, Backpack: check, Lego Watch: check, Silly Bands: check
His backpack with his bus number 842 attached to it:
JP & Mom:
JP and his friend Spencer:
Mrs. Smith (in the yellow) motioning for the kids to follow her to class:
Getting of the bus with Star Wars lunch box and important papers in tow:
Back to school tradition: A welcome home balloon and treat. This year I made him a giant sugar cookie. Didn't really know what I was doing, but it turned out pretty good!
Our big kid!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Bye Bye to the Binkies
It was time to say good-bye. I knew that it had to be done. I love the binkies. I will miss them. Just another sign that our babies aren't babies anymore. :(
At 24 months, we took them down to just using them for naps and night. That really wasn't that big of an ordeal. They loved letting the others know if they saw one of those things go out the bedroom door. "No, No Ry Ry binkies for night night!" Beginning then, I started to plant the seed that they were getting to be big kids and pretty soon the binkies would have to go to other babies. Just like with JP we told them that maybe they would like to give them to a baby kitty or doggy to use. They loved talking about little kitties and puppies using them.
3 months later, when Nana was coming I thought it was a good time for them to go. We discussed it for about a week ahead of time and on the eve of her departure back to South Carolina they gave them away. After they packed them in the suitcase, the all started to look a little sad. The first night was pretty rough, taking Madison about 2 hours to fall asleep with the other two taking their turns at crying as well. Nap time was a little rough at first too. The second night, anyone in their right mind probably would have given Ryan's back to him when he was up for two hours until midnight complaining. But we held strong. It's been almost a week now and things are getting back to normal. They all are getting better at going down without them, although it does take them a little longer without the aid of a binky. It's done and over, just another of many milestones. When JP had to let his go, I think I was harder on me than him. I think it will be the same with the trio.
At 24 months, we took them down to just using them for naps and night. That really wasn't that big of an ordeal. They loved letting the others know if they saw one of those things go out the bedroom door. "No, No Ry Ry binkies for night night!" Beginning then, I started to plant the seed that they were getting to be big kids and pretty soon the binkies would have to go to other babies. Just like with JP we told them that maybe they would like to give them to a baby kitty or doggy to use. They loved talking about little kitties and puppies using them.
3 months later, when Nana was coming I thought it was a good time for them to go. We discussed it for about a week ahead of time and on the eve of her departure back to South Carolina they gave them away. After they packed them in the suitcase, the all started to look a little sad. The first night was pretty rough, taking Madison about 2 hours to fall asleep with the other two taking their turns at crying as well. Nap time was a little rough at first too. The second night, anyone in their right mind probably would have given Ryan's back to him when he was up for two hours until midnight complaining. But we held strong. It's been almost a week now and things are getting back to normal. They all are getting better at going down without them, although it does take them a little longer without the aid of a binky. It's done and over, just another of many milestones. When JP had to let his go, I think I was harder on me than him. I think it will be the same with the trio.
Fun with Nana
Nana was in town on babysitting duty this past week. She flew out alone to watch the trio while I attended a church class from 8-5 Monday through Friday. JP and Joe were in Massachusetts for part of the week, so she was really on her own! She said everything went great. She learned the trick is to keep the trio busy, so they don't have much time to voice complaints! Thanks Nana!
Here are some pics from the week:
She took the trio to gym class by herself:
Caitlin loving the bubbles:
Showing off all their stamps:
Sandbox time:
Ryan:
Caitlin:
Madison:
Hanging out with George (JP helping him make a basket):
Creating fun art projects:
Some people got more into it than others!:
Here are some pics from the week:
She took the trio to gym class by herself:
Showing off all their stamps:
Sandbox time:
Caitlin:
Madison:
Hanging out with George (JP helping him make a basket):
Creating fun art projects:
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Little Monkey Bizness
Today I took the kids over to Little Monkey Bizness, a play area near us filled with bounce houses, slides, and other fun things for the kiddos to run around to. It's geared more toward younger kids, but JP still had lots of fun. It was the second time we had been there, but the first was when the trio was so young they had to stay in the baby area. Not today. They got to explore the whole place and were able to go inside a bouncy house for the first time. Everyone, including big bro Joe loved it. We were able to have a rest and snacks and check out their art room too. JP made another work of art that is now hanging on my wall. It was on the 2nd floor of a building and Ryan could have spent most of the time watching the busy street below and all the cars & big trucks passing by.
Loving the bounce house:
The thought of him in a "cage" is kind of appealing!
Caitlin getting ready to go down:
Maddi having fun:
Its definitely getting harder to get all 3 to smile at once!
Another masterpiece in progress:
The girls doing a little coloring:
3 little monkeys watching the cars go by:
JP & the girls:
Loving the bounce house:
The thought of him in a "cage" is kind of appealing!
Caitlin getting ready to go down:
Maddi having fun:
Its definitely getting harder to get all 3 to smile at once!
Another masterpiece in progress:
The girls doing a little coloring:
3 little monkeys watching the cars go by:
JP & the girls:
Sunday, August 1, 2010
JP's Action Packed Summer
I think it is safe to say JP had a pretty good summer break. He finished the last of his swimming lessons on Thursday, his last golf lesson today and then has one more big trip with his Dad to Massachusetts before starting school on the 19th. He didn't do any all-day camps this year, but did several different activities he loved. After he started out the summer with our big trip to SC & FL, he kept busy with swimming, golf, tennis, morning art camp and continued with karate.
His biggest improvement has come with swimming. Last year, we were lucky to get him to do bobs under the water. He had never been a big fan of getting his head wet. But after swimming in his cousin's pool in Florida, we can't keep him off the diving board. He is getting so much better with his swimming strokes too. He is liking it so much that I think he is going to continue with indoor lessons in the fall. I have tried to explain to him that once the trio gets older he will only be able to do one activity at a time since he is still in karate. It will just be too expensive with four at once. But since we feel this is such an important skill to have, we'll let him do two for now.
Swimming lessons:
He had his own cheering section:
With his friend Carter at tennis lessons:
Some creations from Art Camp:
On his last day of golf:
So happy about his yo-yo he received as a prize on the last day:
He overall is doing great and is excited to start second grade. I only have one concern that we are going to have to watch. We did a follow up with the ear doctor and he said that one of JP's tubes has fallen back into his ear and is not working. He said there is no fluid, but the ear is a little irritated. We are already starting to notice his hearing to be not as good as normal. The doctor said he probably wouldn't put in another tube at this point, but watch it and possibly do a hearing test in about 2 months. I scheduled the next appointment for early September because I don't want him to get very far into the school year without having it checked. Hopefully it won't amount to anything too serious.
His biggest improvement has come with swimming. Last year, we were lucky to get him to do bobs under the water. He had never been a big fan of getting his head wet. But after swimming in his cousin's pool in Florida, we can't keep him off the diving board. He is getting so much better with his swimming strokes too. He is liking it so much that I think he is going to continue with indoor lessons in the fall. I have tried to explain to him that once the trio gets older he will only be able to do one activity at a time since he is still in karate. It will just be too expensive with four at once. But since we feel this is such an important skill to have, we'll let him do two for now.
Swimming lessons:
With his friend Carter at tennis lessons:
Some creations from Art Camp:
On his last day of golf:
He overall is doing great and is excited to start second grade. I only have one concern that we are going to have to watch. We did a follow up with the ear doctor and he said that one of JP's tubes has fallen back into his ear and is not working. He said there is no fluid, but the ear is a little irritated. We are already starting to notice his hearing to be not as good as normal. The doctor said he probably wouldn't put in another tube at this point, but watch it and possibly do a hearing test in about 2 months. I scheduled the next appointment for early September because I don't want him to get very far into the school year without having it checked. Hopefully it won't amount to anything too serious.
A Night At The Ballpark
Last night Joe and JP were able to go see see the Colorado Rockies play the Chicago Cubs. Our neighbor has season tickets that he could not use and was nice enough to give them away. It sounds like they had a great time. I sent Joe with the camera & I think he did a great job of capturing the night. Joe said JP pretty much ate his way through Coors Field. Hot Dog & Nachos, Cotton Candy & then Dipping Dots Ice Cream! (man, Dad is a pushover!) It was a beautiful summer evening & the Rockies won making it all the more fun. What a special night for the boys!
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