Our adventures in eating continue! We moved on from avocado to carrots and, despite my thinking Steven was least ready for solid food, his championship fine motor skills are coming in handy. Amaya likes to smush food and eat it off her fingers. Samuel’s not really interested at all. But Steven has actually figured out how to pick up the food and put it in his mouth. Go Bobo!!

Some video of the carrot experience. 2 of just Steven and one of the group.

Next we moved on to cucumber! Probably furstrating for Amaya because there’s no smashing it up and licking off her fingers. It’s only been one day but, so far, more ended up on the floor than in their mouths. And most of that was what was on Amaya’s tray.

We started taking Steven’s helmet off when he eats to create fewer distractions.

Like a boss.

Amaya’s not sure what to do with it.

And Sammy is Sammy.

Here are some other adventures we had during the week.

Steven, Sammy, Amaya and Megan came for their weekly lunch visit and Amaya’s pal Ginny joined us, as well!

The babies went to war over this soft, crinkly book. Amaya won, and then played independently for nearly an HOUR. Thank you, Amaya!

The boys are chillin’ with their daddy.

I interrupted a secret triplet meeting. Again. (Or, a triplet secrets meeting.) I can’t wait until this happens for real. “Mooooooom. We need priiiiiivacy.”

And three favorites from today.

Sweet, sweet Steven

Sammy after a faceplant in his spit up. Sorry Sammy!

And Amaya scooting off to Albuquerque.

This week, we’re off to NY! I can’t believe it’s finally here. I’m looking forward to surviving the flight and seeing everyone in New York AT LONG LAST. In preparation, I sent Jason some thoughts about traveling with the babies. This is what our planning looks like:

“Here are details and things to consider. It’s a lot but I want to be prepared to try to avoid chaos.

Our flight leaves at 3:40pm and arrives in NY at 5:30pm.

Megan and I will get to the airport at 1:45pm to check bags. Please plan to meet us inside by 2:15pm to go through security.

We will have the double and single strollers to use in the airport. (We will also have at least one baby carrier which comes into play later.)

We will each have a diaper bag so that we each have supplies under our seats. I will make sure these are packed for us. We can use your Tumi backpack if you prefer. I won’t have any carry-ons besides the diaper bag and my pocket book.

We will need to be at the gate for pre-boarding because we have to do a few things:
* gate check both strollers
* gate check 2 car seats
* strap Amaya’s car seat into her seat.

To board the plane, I recommend the following:
I wear one baby and carry one. You carry the infant car seat with Amaya in it. I am suggesting this because I’ll be with my mom on the way home and I can’t rely on you to wear one baby and carry one on the way home. This will help trouble shoot while we’re together.

You’ll strap in the car seat (which I’ll also train my mom to do). I’ll then give you one baby to hold in your lap on the plane.

I am in a two seater row. Car seat needs to be at the window. You are right across the aisle from me.

We will hopefully board around 3pm. I am hoping to push their bottles back a little bit so we can feed them closer to 3:30pm rather than right when we sit down b/c it might help their ears during takeoff. We’ll have to play that by ear, though. We’ll also have suckies to help with that.

I will have extra formula and empty bottles on hand to cover us in case of a delay.

When we land, my mom will be there in 2 cars. We’re putting car seats in Gene’s car and a rental because using 2 cars saves us $500 on car rental fees. (Renting a van is crazy expensive.) Hopefully we land on time, get our bags and go home. My sister will be there will bottles ready and warmed.

If we do land late, we can always feed the babies at the airport in NY before going home. My mom and Gene will park cars, in that case, and wait for us.

I think that covers it. PHEW! Any other thoughts or ideas? Anything I’m missing?”

Wish us luck!! And keep your fingers crossed for happy, quiet babies!