wow

Wow it's been over 2 months since my last post. We have been crazy busy around here. Delaney in Kindergarten, The triplets have started a special school, and I went back to school too.

Delaney is doing so well in school. She has a crush on a little boy in her class, who is blind. Her teacher told us that she helps him with everything, she's such a lil Mom. Greg sure isn't thrilled with it, must be a Dad thing.

The Triplets have come so far in such a short time there. They are finally starting to try and talk. They can each say about 5 words a piece now. Their gross motor skills are improving also. Dylan is our climber, he loves the bookshelves at the school. All the babies finally have all their teeth so far. Thank goodness for that. Finally starting to sleep through the night every night. Now that I say that.....They are also so tired from school, that all 4 go to bed between 7 -7:30 every night, that has been wonderful.

I will post some updated pictures soon, promise!

message

Check out the message Delaney left me on our dry erase board. Too cute!

kindergarten

Originally wrote 9/2

Delaney started kindergarten Monday and.....she loves it! I was a little worried about her teacher, she is an older woman, who seems to be pretty strict. Very no nonsense, which in some ways Delaney needs. I swear that girl talks from the moment she gets up till she falls asleep....then she even mumbles in her sleep. So this is gonna be her "issue' I'm sure of it. Delaney's BFF is in her class-Look out. I'm glad she knows at least one person.

The night before school, Delaney was pretty nervous. After she was to bed, she came out of her room twice crying. I feel kinda bad, I think she was nervous because I think I cried most of the day Sunday. She just doesn't get the whole tears of joy thing. Come Monday morning she was a bit mad that Greg & I insisted we take her on the 1st day. Then we get there and the teachers wouldn't let us walk her into the school....all the parents had to stay outside. We couldn't even carry her heavy backpack full of supplies in for her. =( So off she went, without giving her Mama a hug, or a kiss. I couldn't even get a wave out of her....Brat.

When she came home I asked her how she liked school "it was cool"' was the answer I got. Then I asked "well what did you do?" "stuff"....I guess she had fun.

The babies have been roaming the house yelling "sissy" today however, they've just resorted to tearing apart the house instead.

Ava had the stomach bug over the weekend and a bit Monday. Ryan is still battling it, he has an appointment today. Hopefully the poor lil guy will get over this soon.

busy busy

So I guess I forgot I had a blog. Sorry for not sending updates. We have been so busy around here the last few weeks. I can't believe how fast summer went, and it was never really warm. That stinks. Maybe next year.

Ok on with the updates.

Delaney, my lil baby girl is starting Kindergarten TOMORROW. Can you believe it? I can't. I have been crying my eyes out. I just can't believe she is really old enough to go to school. She was just born for Pete's sake. So tomorrow it is. I told her I was going to take her, she told me I could follow the bus, because I'll I'm going to do is cry and take a million pictures....I guess she's right, but I'm still taking her. I'm sure there will be a thousand pictures come tomorrow.

After I take Delaney to Kindergarten, I have a meeting at a school the babies are going to be going to. They will see all their therapists there and be able to work on their issues more. The only problem is the school only has 2 full time openings. Which means since Ava & Ryan need the most, they will go M-F, 7:30-5:30. Dylan will go Monday and Friday only 7:30-5:30. As of now I guess Greg's mom and Dad will watch Dylan Tues, wed & Th until they have an opening.

I guess your wondering why all of a sudden I have decided to go ahead and let them go. Well for 2 reasons.

#1. They need more help then I can give them here. They are doing very well, but with their sensory issues and such, it would be better for them in that type of enviroment. I feel a bit defeated, like I can't give them what they need, but I know it's for the best. I want them to grow and be able to normal kids. I know with being born 16 wks early, everything they are going through is very common, but I just want them to have the best etc.

#2 I finally did it. I enrolled in school. After 10 yrs, I finally did it. I always wanted to go for Cosmetology, then I changed my mind and wanted to go for Nursing. Well I'm reaching 30 and feel like I have accomplished nothing, So I HAVE to do something. Since Greg is laid off, now it the time. I would love to go for nursing but I do think that would put me over the edge. SO I am headed to beauty school. I start Sept 14th. I am so excited. Then after the trips go to Kindergarten, I may go back for nursing. I'll save that for my next mid-life crisis. lol.

It's weird how after you have babies/triplets you feel like you've completely lost yourself. Nothing about yourself seems to matter anymore. Everywhere you go your known as the girl who had triplets, or when your out with friends and they introduce you as "this is the one with triplets" I hate it. I don't know why, you know I am a person, not just a uterus that carried triplets. I feel like I have to do something anything. I'm hoping that going back to school will help with all that mess. Who knows we'll just have to wait and see.

Check back tomorrow for pictures of my big baby going to school =(

full moon

Here's some pictures of the many moods of the kiddos in 1 day!!!

Ava throwing one of her many fits. Such a girl.

another new do

So I had more hair chopped off Saturday. I just wasn't too thrilled with my granny mushroom do before. That's what Delaney called it, so I had to get it redone. Whatcha think?

In other new, due to budget cuts our trips lost their Service Coordinator for all their therapies. SO we have a new one...Not too sure on how to take her just yet. I'm kinda sad we lost Jessica. She was awesome. She would get down and help with the kids and the therapists etc. The new seemed not so interested in anything but the paper work. This is gonna be fun. The kids will now have PT, OT and speech. I swear their falling further behind, I guess their not really. Just developing slower than kids the same age. I guess that's normal when you have triplets born 4 months early.

Speaking of the kids. They are crazy, I'm so convinced they are going to drive me to the crazy house. They seem to hate each other, constantly fighting over toys etc. They love to bite each other when their not getting their way, this is awful! They each need one big padded room to just run and play. For some reason they have decided that they would no longer like to go to bed at 8:30 anymore. They like to push their limits and not go to bed till 10:30. Greg and I have had to let them just cry it out. Ava is the worst, you can rock her to sleep, then when you go to put her in bed she starts screaming and waking up the boys. So she has earned the right to go to bed 1st and scream it out. I'll have more updates next week, after therapy.

This weekend we're (Greg & I) are going to Put In Bay, with his brother and sister in law. I can't wait. 2 nights without any kids. Honestly, I'm not sure I'm going to miss them...I'm such a bad mama. I'm just afraid of coming back and the kids being completely off schedule. Lets hope their good for Grandma & Grandpa.

Delaney has Kindergarten orientation Monday, and testing the week after. I can't believe she's going to school. She's such a big girl.

More updates to come!

Fair

Over the weekend we loaded all 4 and went to the Summit County Fair. I haven't been there in years, we normally go to the Portage County Fair. I now know why. I swear it was a white trash fest. Knocked up 12 yr olds spitting chew and smoking. Oh it was bad. We couldn't even walk though the place without walking through a huge cloud of cigarette smoke. Needless to say we didn't stay long. Just long enough to walk in the barns take a peek at the animals and let Delaney ride a few rides.

First off Ryan came nose to nose with a pig. That pigs nose was the size of Ry's entire face. They were having a stare down and wouldn't take their eyes off each other, they were about 4" away from each other. I couldn't get my camera out because Delaney was freaking out. She thought Ry was gonna get swine flu from sniffing the pig.

Dylan could care less of the whole thing. Ava had a melt down imagine that. With her sensory issues, she gets overwhelmed pretty easy.

Delaney got to ride a pony. During the ride she begged Greg to buy her a horse. (ha ha, keep dreaming baby) She also rode her 1st big girl ride. She has always loved the Ferris wheel, but Greg hates heights so I get to take her. Which is fine by me because I love heights and rides! While we were on the Ferris wheel Delaney saw a ride she just had to ride. It was like the power tower at Cedar Point. It takes you up real high then drops you. I love those rides. So we went. I was however really nervous about Delaney riding it for 2 reasons.

#1 She had to pee, but we were already in line and had waited awhile, so I told her to hold it.

#2 The operator never checked our belts or the harness.

I was reaching over tugging on it, just to make sure she was in. Half way up the ride I realized Delaney could very easily wiggle her way out of the seat if she wanted. That I think was one of the scariest moments of my life. Just the thought made me sick. Well we made it down fine, and she didn't pee, Thank God! I don't think she gets to ride anymore of these for long time. She announced to everyone that the ride was "Totally Awesome" to which I replied, "Totally" I will never tell her I that i was scared Sh*tless!

Delaney riding a horse named Donte.

Believe it or not, Delaney & I are on that thing.

There we are. #11 & 12. Never again, can you see her leaning through that thing?!

sniff sniff sniffle

Well my baby is officially 5. I just can't believe it. She's really 5. She had her Birthday party and Pump It Up in Hartville. Everyone had such a good time, all except for the vinyl burns on their arms, legs, and butt. Yes, Delaney managed to get one of those burns on the bottom of a butt cheek, and she wants to show everyone. Nice huh?!

Delaney got a lot of clothes (thanks) for her birthday, perfect for kindergarten. She also got lots of money can you believe this kid got $70 bucks. I remember just getting as many dollar bills as I was old, not 70 bucks at the age of 5.

This week I took her school shopping, *sniff*. I was crying on the way there. When I looked back at the lil girl singing Taylor Swift songs in the back seat, I then realized that she will only be this age so long, she's growing up. *sniff-sniff* Loosing teeth, turning 5, starting school. I just can't believe the last 5 years have went by so fast. I'm not ready to let go of her yet. I'm not ready to watch her jump on the bus and leave for school. I'm worried about the things she'll pick up from other kids and the things she'll learn. She's so innocent, So good, I'm afraid she'll never be the same. Here I am tears streaming down my face, thinking my baby is going to turn into a monster or something. Truth is I'm just scared of sending her out into the world. Although she is a good kid. I am so very proud of her. I can't wait to she what life has in store for her.....but she'll always be my Lil Laneybug!

I am officially bawling my eyes out.

mama's losing it!

Whoever said it would get easier needs to be shot! It doesn't get easier. This kids are crazy! They don't get along, they have the attention span of a nat, they fight, scream and bite, and all the sensory issues to boot. I think I'm gonna lose it.

I get very stressed out when my house is flipped upside down. My laundry is filling the basement, the dishes are constantly dirty, the house has toys everywhere. I read somewhere that "Cleaning up after triplets is like blowing up a balloon with a hole in it" I couldn't agree more. That's all I do all day, pick up toys, put babies in timeout, and change diapers. I could just rip my hair out.

I think I need a night away. I need to find a Mommy's helper or a sitter...anyone know of one in the area? Greg and I haven't had time alone since the Cavs playoff game when Lebron hit that 3 pointer in the last second of the game...I have no clue how long ago that was, but I know it's been awhile. The stress of having 3 babies can really get to the 2 of us. I totally see why that Jon & Kate split. All the stress they were under and having the whole world weighing in on it. I know how hard it is just to have Inlaws let alone the whole world.

Speaking of Inlaws.....If you attend the same Church we do, I'm sure you heard that Dylan is running and speaking in sentences, Ava is doing the same and Ryan has outgrew all his problems and is talking in sentences, saying grandma & grandpa etc.....All of this couldn't be further from the truth! Ryan has started walking, but he is having some other major issues that is preventing him from talking and gaining weight etc. Ava is a pistol, who really never udders a word, let alone a sentence. Dylan is running and screaming all the time, and is having some sensory issues along with troubles with his bowels. All the babies are having trouble putting and keeping weight on. They are not on the growth chart and are falling further from it. They need all the extra fats for brain development etc, and we're having a hard time getting them to take it. Hopefully this Sunday we can make it there, so that we can give everyone an accurate update.

I guess it's time to get off the soapbox and get back to cleaning, since Ryan just decided that crackers need to be smashed into the carpet ARGH!

morning surprise

After Delaney went to bed tonight, Greg and I decorated the dining room for her birthday. Check it out. (don't mind the drywall mess we have gonna on) I think she'll love it. More to come tomorrow.....I can't believe my baby is going to be 5 tomorrow. =(

I love the rose. I just couldn't find the right vase, so I had to pull out the handy PartyLite vase. I think it turned out very pretty, I can't wait to see her face in the morning.

new addition

We have a new addition in our house! Don't you dare think it's another baby. Delaney got a Hamster.

Greg & I had a dog named Charlie. We got him 3 years before Delaney was born. He lived with us until the babies came home from the NICU. With all the babies health & breathing problems, we didn't feel that having Charlie around was the best for them. Greg's sister Heather took Charlie in for us. The plan was to take him for a year and then go from there. Well a year has come and it's still not a good idea to have him around. The kids still have issues, especially Ryan. Heather is gonna keep him a bit longer. Plus Charlie has a girlfriend now, so he may never come home again. Anyway, Delaney still talks about Charlie everyday, she always asks me if I remember how he used to sleep at the foot of her bed at night, or If I remember how he used to clean her crumbs off the floor, and on and on. She misses Charlie, but I tell ya her allergies have been so much better since he's been gone. She hardly ever has any issues now.

The past few months Delaney has been begging for a Hamster. Everyone that knows me knows how much I am against having a rat in the house. Well she finally broke me. Greg & I stopped in a pet store yesterday, just to look, and they had a teddy bear hamster in just the colors that Delaney wanted. Brown & Black and a bit of orange. So today Greg & I took her to get a Hamster. We had bought the cages at a yard sale about a month ago, and had them hid in the garage. She is so happy. I've never seen her this excited about anything.

When we brought him home, I sat on my knees with the box and opened it just enough that the babies could see inside. Ryan started yelling Rat-Rat. (I have to add that his favorite stuffed animal is a stuffed mouse Delaney got at Ikea) He wanted that Rat. Ava peeked inside and tried to dive in the box, my lil wuss Dylan backed up and wanted nothing to do with it.

While Greg was getting the cage set up, Delaney & I put him in the ball so the kids could have a look at him, VERY BAD IDEA!!! Dylan ran and grabbed the ball picked it up yelled ball and dropped it before I could get to him. All 3 babies were chasing after the ball Ava was laughing, Dylan was yelling ball, and Ryan was yelling Rat-Ball-Rat-Ball. It was crazy!!!

The poor rat is now all set up in his new home, high up on Delaney's dresser, where the lil ones can't get to him. It took Delaney about 2 hours to finally name him....so introducing

Mr. Leroy Tominson Hill,

but we'll call him Hammy, Ham or Hambone for short.

At least that's what Delaney says today, we'll see what is is tomorrow.

18 month check up

Last week was the babies 18 month check up. I forgot to post the update until today, sorry.

Dylan

17 lbs 6 oz.

27.5"

12 teeth.

Ryan

15 lbs on the nose.

26"

8 almost 9 teeth.

Ava

14 lbs 8 oz.

28"

8 teeth.

Still not on the growth chart, but we're getting closer. They each had a Hep. A shot, which they weren't very happy about. Still holding out on the MMR till they weigh a bit more, and they get a lil older.

watermelon

another new-do.

So yesterday Delaney and I was heading to a craft show, when it started to down pour. We tried to find something to do till the rain let up. We ran into a hair salon, and chopped my mop yet again. Why? Who knows I guess just something to do. When I cut it the last time it was at a weird length, I couldn't really do much with it.

So Whatcha think, besides a crappy photo?

4th of july pics

Here's some pictures from the 4th of July. If you look closely at this 1st one you can see Dylan sleeping through the fireworks above.

My sister and her huge sparklers.

Delaney dancing with her sparkler

Greg & Delaney

Here's a picture of Delaney and her missing tooth. By the way the Tooth Fairy came and left her a tooth brush, and a dollar....I can't believe that the going rate is a dollar...all I got was quarters!

Check out these cute purses I got today....I love them!