We took the kids to the doctor yesterday for their 18-Month Check up. (Their original appt scheduled in January got changed due to icy weather.)
What a great visit! First of all, no shots this visit. Yeah! Here are their updated stats...
Aaron:
Height: 32 1/4 inches
Weight: 24.5 lbs
Adam:
Height: 32 1/4 inches
Weight: 24.11
Avery:
Height: 31 1/2 inches
Weight: 23.3 lbs
In the past 4 months, each kid has gained 3 pounds and has grown 2 inches! But, the exciting part is that they are all now in the 50th percentile on the growth chart!! YEAH!!!
I know this may not seem significant, but for so long the babies weren't even ON the growth chart! I heard over and over again that preemies usually catch up with their peers by the time they are 2, but it was so amazing to actually see it on that growth chart! Developmentally they are also on target.
Thank you again for all of your continued prayers. We are so thankful for the ways God has blessed us with our family!
Here is a great video of me getting Aaron's belly!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
What's new in Tripletville.....
Hi! While I certainly am enjoying teaching, it is hard to find time to update the blog! I feel like I have lots to say!
First, I want to thank everyone who has kept John's dad in their prayers. He had a triple bypass last Monday, and is doing great! We were really afraid that we had lost him two weeks ago when his heart stopped beating. But, he is tough and overcame that episode and got well enough to have surgery. Thank God!
Things have been SO fun around here! The kids turned 19-months old today! Can you believe it??? Just look back at the older posts to see how much they have really grown. It's amazing to me!
Aaron:
Aaron is trying to say any and EVERYTHING. Daily he is adding something new. On his own, he can say: banana, yellow, hi, bye, momma, dadda, hot, bite, uh-oh, no-no, blue...and much more. With prodding he can say: circle, red, star... Aaron is a total ham. He loves to laugh! Aaron finds great joy in hijacking the remotes. If you are in the kitchen cooking, with your eye not on him, you can hear him start laughing. Sure enough, he has the remote and is running across the living room! He wants you to chase him, he loves to eat, and if he is about to get into trouble he will look at you with the sweetest face ever and say "Hi" in a precious voice! Aaron loves to cuddle, dance, and will gladly greet everyone with a "Hi" at WalMart. I love Aaron's sweet nature and his naughty side!
Adam:
Adam has turned so silly! He will shake his head around, eyes half-closed, and say "Woo..woo..woo." He looks just like Stevie Wonder! When laughing he will throw his arms up, squat down, put his hands on his knees, and throw back his head and laugh! It absolutely kills us! He too is talking more and more each day. He can say: hot, momma, dadda, bye, hi, yellow, bite. He is trying to say "Cletus." Adam loves Cletus and kisses him every day. Adam is the "Thinker." He studies everything, intently sits for extended periods of time reading books, and gasps for air every time he seems something new or cool. He sneaks up behind you and tries to scare you, runs with those arms SWINGING, and likes to build with Clipo blocks. Adam is such a sweet boy, will sit in your lap, but prefers not to cuddle. He carries around a Steelers Terrible Towel, which makes Dad so happy. I love Adam's determination, pensive nature, and sweet, sweet kisses!
Avery:
Avery is fiercely independent, yet very loving. She does not like to see her brothers hurt, and will go to them in an attempt to comfort. One night Adam hit his chin and was crying while sitting in my lap. I tried and tried to get him to stop, but he was really upset. Avery was sitting with Taylor at the time. She crawled out of Taylor's lap and walked over to Adam kissing him repeatedly until he stopped crying and started laughing! Avery frequently tells on her brothers by saying "No!No!" when they are into something they shouldn't be. Avery is a Daddy's girl completely! She has a smile that lights the room, and a deep laugh (like Kathleen Turner or Demi Moore) and the most beautiful eyes. Avery isn't much for words....she likes to point and let her brothers do the talking for her! I love Avery's personality, precious hands, and fearless nature!
Every night when we put the kids to bed we say our prayers together. As soon as the babies are in their crib, they will fold their little hands and slightly bow their heads. (OK, not every night do they do it! Sometimes they do it at nap time!) It is the sweetest thing ever and almost makes me cry every night!
Words cannot express the million ways we daily feel blessed. What an amazing adventure we are on....and what amazing kids!!
First, I want to thank everyone who has kept John's dad in their prayers. He had a triple bypass last Monday, and is doing great! We were really afraid that we had lost him two weeks ago when his heart stopped beating. But, he is tough and overcame that episode and got well enough to have surgery. Thank God!
Things have been SO fun around here! The kids turned 19-months old today! Can you believe it??? Just look back at the older posts to see how much they have really grown. It's amazing to me!
Aaron:
Aaron is trying to say any and EVERYTHING. Daily he is adding something new. On his own, he can say: banana, yellow, hi, bye, momma, dadda, hot, bite, uh-oh, no-no, blue...and much more. With prodding he can say: circle, red, star... Aaron is a total ham. He loves to laugh! Aaron finds great joy in hijacking the remotes. If you are in the kitchen cooking, with your eye not on him, you can hear him start laughing. Sure enough, he has the remote and is running across the living room! He wants you to chase him, he loves to eat, and if he is about to get into trouble he will look at you with the sweetest face ever and say "Hi" in a precious voice! Aaron loves to cuddle, dance, and will gladly greet everyone with a "Hi" at WalMart. I love Aaron's sweet nature and his naughty side!
Adam:
Adam has turned so silly! He will shake his head around, eyes half-closed, and say "Woo..woo..woo." He looks just like Stevie Wonder! When laughing he will throw his arms up, squat down, put his hands on his knees, and throw back his head and laugh! It absolutely kills us! He too is talking more and more each day. He can say: hot, momma, dadda, bye, hi, yellow, bite. He is trying to say "Cletus." Adam loves Cletus and kisses him every day. Adam is the "Thinker." He studies everything, intently sits for extended periods of time reading books, and gasps for air every time he seems something new or cool. He sneaks up behind you and tries to scare you, runs with those arms SWINGING, and likes to build with Clipo blocks. Adam is such a sweet boy, will sit in your lap, but prefers not to cuddle. He carries around a Steelers Terrible Towel, which makes Dad so happy. I love Adam's determination, pensive nature, and sweet, sweet kisses!
Avery:
Avery is fiercely independent, yet very loving. She does not like to see her brothers hurt, and will go to them in an attempt to comfort. One night Adam hit his chin and was crying while sitting in my lap. I tried and tried to get him to stop, but he was really upset. Avery was sitting with Taylor at the time. She crawled out of Taylor's lap and walked over to Adam kissing him repeatedly until he stopped crying and started laughing! Avery frequently tells on her brothers by saying "No!No!" when they are into something they shouldn't be. Avery is a Daddy's girl completely! She has a smile that lights the room, and a deep laugh (like Kathleen Turner or Demi Moore) and the most beautiful eyes. Avery isn't much for words....she likes to point and let her brothers do the talking for her! I love Avery's personality, precious hands, and fearless nature!
Every night when we put the kids to bed we say our prayers together. As soon as the babies are in their crib, they will fold their little hands and slightly bow their heads. (OK, not every night do they do it! Sometimes they do it at nap time!) It is the sweetest thing ever and almost makes me cry every night!
Words cannot express the million ways we daily feel blessed. What an amazing adventure we are on....and what amazing kids!!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Cute Pics
Things are going well here! I've really enjoyed my first full week back at school. I've learned one thing for sure--having children made me so much more patient! It's been great to see all of my school friends again, and I love being back in the classroom!
John and I have been struggling with our allergies, and like clockwork, so have the kids. It hasn't really hit Aaron and Avery, but Adam got a double ear infection. Taylor had to take them to the doctor because I couldn't leave work at that time. It was so hard on me, and I felt so guilty!! Taylor is so amazing with the kids and with helping us. I'm so glad we found her!
John's dad is in the hospital in Abilene and not doing well. Please keep him and John's family in your prayers.
The kids have been so fun and their little personalities are getting BIG! They have definitely started throwing fits!
Avery is a Diva--in her own mind. She gets furious if her brothers take anything away from her, get in her personal space, or if you make her do something she does NOT want to do! (Like coming in from playing outside.)
Aaron is really exploring language and is trying new words every day. He says "Mamamma" for banana. He can say touchdown, blue, yellow, and so many other things! Not clearly, of course, but you know that is what he is saying.
When Adam walks fast he gets that right arm swinging like crazy! It is so funny! He must sleep with two blankets and his Steeler's Terrible Towel. Don't force him to eat or drink anything. And he hates to lay down to get his diaper changed!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Dad's Birthday Present and NEWS!
When John and I went on our first trip to Pittsburgh two years ago, we had caricatures done of us together. The artist, Sam Thong, was amazing and our caricatures looked just like us!
On a couple of occasions John has made the comment that he would really like Sam to do a caricature of the babies. So for John's birthday present, I contacted Sam and emailed him pictures of the kids. Look what he sent back to us! John LOVED it!! (It is a 16X20 pictue. Adam with a book, Avery on her rocking horse, and Aaron playing golf. Notice that everyone has on their Steeler's jerseys and there are footballs everywhere).
I have some news: I will be teaching again starting tomorrow! I have really been contemplating going back to the classroom. John and I agreed it would be a good thing, so I put in my application two weeks ago. The elementary school principal (where I was the principal) called and offered me a long-term sub position while a teacher takes a leave of absence. So, I am taking it!
It may seem weird to some to go back to teaching in the same building where I was a principal. But, I don't see it that way. I enjoyed my time as principal, but I don't want to do it again. I'm in a different place in my life where I just want to enjoy my job and then come home and be with the kids. I don't want to be anyone's boss!
I am very excited! Wish me luck!
Here are some more cute pics of the kids:
Friday, January 23, 2009
New Pics
Aaron lounging on the kid couch. He thinks it belongs ONLY to him!
Sleepy Eyes! 
Aaron reading a book while sitting in a basket. Don't try this at home!
The babies' first attempt at feeding themselves oatmeal! They did a great job!
Notice how Cletus is there to help.
Adam being silly!
Poor, Sick Avery---:(
Aaron before going to the StockShow. Don't you love his boots?
The Boys are dressed and ready to go!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Stomach Virus and More Fun Stuff!
Ok....I have to be honest. Somewhere in the depths of me I was terrified that taking the kids to the Bounce House place would cause them to get sick. I even commented to my real estate business partner that I was sure the place had a high disease infestation. Can you imagine all of the snotty noses on those slides? I'm really NOT germ-phobic, just a realist!
My fears came true when Avery started puking at 2 AM last Saturday (1/10) morning. Poor baby...she threw up four times before 8:30 AM! We had to let her go 8 hours on just liquids (without vomitting) before she could eat. We all went to the stock show that day because she seemed fine. She ate some toast that night before bed, but did throw up a little Sunday. Luckily, by the end of the day Sunday, she was eating bland food. Then, the pooping began. I had no idea one little child could cause that much laundry.
As Avery was recovering, Sunday afternoon (1/11) Adam spiked a 103.6 fever. After 24 hours of fever over 102 he had gotten dehydrated, so we had to take him to Cook's ER for IV fluids. Poor kid had blood drawn, and then IV fluids for 3 hours! We finally got home at 12:30 Monday morning. Thank God Taylor was home to take care of the other two!
While we were at the hospital with Adam, I was doing everything I could to not be sick! I had already laid down for a while that day because I felt like the stomach virus had gotten to me. Yuck! Then, poor Taylor got it on Wednesday of that same week! John and Aaron seemed to escape all the illness!
By Friday of last week, it seemed that everyone had recovered! (My parents came down for the weekend, and unfortunately, got sick too!) Otherwise, we had a great weekend. John and I took the kids to Dino World Sunday at lunch, and then we watched the Steeler's win the AFC Championship game! Here we go to the Super Bowl!!!
I have new pics, but they are on my camera! I will get them downloaded and posted.
My fears came true when Avery started puking at 2 AM last Saturday (1/10) morning. Poor baby...she threw up four times before 8:30 AM! We had to let her go 8 hours on just liquids (without vomitting) before she could eat. We all went to the stock show that day because she seemed fine. She ate some toast that night before bed, but did throw up a little Sunday. Luckily, by the end of the day Sunday, she was eating bland food. Then, the pooping began. I had no idea one little child could cause that much laundry.
As Avery was recovering, Sunday afternoon (1/11) Adam spiked a 103.6 fever. After 24 hours of fever over 102 he had gotten dehydrated, so we had to take him to Cook's ER for IV fluids. Poor kid had blood drawn, and then IV fluids for 3 hours! We finally got home at 12:30 Monday morning. Thank God Taylor was home to take care of the other two!
While we were at the hospital with Adam, I was doing everything I could to not be sick! I had already laid down for a while that day because I felt like the stomach virus had gotten to me. Yuck! Then, poor Taylor got it on Wednesday of that same week! John and Aaron seemed to escape all the illness!
By Friday of last week, it seemed that everyone had recovered! (My parents came down for the weekend, and unfortunately, got sick too!) Otherwise, we had a great weekend. John and I took the kids to Dino World Sunday at lunch, and then we watched the Steeler's win the AFC Championship game! Here we go to the Super Bowl!!!
I have new pics, but they are on my camera! I will get them downloaded and posted.
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