Adventure time!! Over the past two and a half years I’ve been so fortunate to build amazing friendships with other triplet moms. I can’t imagine this journey without friends who understand the ins and outs of this wild ride. We brainstorm together, share ideas, support each other and many of us have become great friends. I “met” Heather back when we were both pregnant and our babies were born within weeks of each other. Today we had the opportunity to finally meet in person! Our families met in Toledo at the Imagination Station and then went out for dinner.
The Imagination Station was awesome. The little kids section has a ton of activities including a small doll hospital, a grocery store, a tree house, and water tables. We lucked out with the grocery store because, when we packed up to head to Toldeo, Sammy was really hoping we were going to the grocery store.
Amaya tending to a baby in an isolette, just like the one she was in when she was born.
Playing with the water tables. There were a number of different set ups, all certain to soak an eager 2 year old.
Steven cared for a patient in the ambulance.
Driving a tractor!
Amaya and her buddy Hadley. I can’t believe the similarities between Amaya and Hadley. Same coloring, same size, same hair. Heather and I noticed it in photos but it was even more striking in person.
The restaurant was fun and chaotic. Everyone else there was lucky there was a back room to stick our group because we had some hangry kids when we arrived. Just loud, rambunctious and fussy. A little applesauce did the trick, though, and magically calmed 6 toddlers in an instant.
The whole gang!
It was a great day, and an exhausting one!
Even outside of our trip to Toledo it was a busy week! On Monday, Megan and Stephanie took the kids to the mall play area and for pizza and chinese food in the food court. It’s a fast and relatively easy way to get out of the house.
Tuesday was music class. It’s actually called “Play and Make Music” which is why there are so many photos of the kids playing. This week Steven and Sammy were very excited to swing in Dolphin and Caterpillar and Amaya was eager to help them out.
Mommy lending a hand.
As always, my kids are Miss Marie’s helpers.
Thursday was school. On the way to school Steven kept saying, “Bike at school. Bike at school.” Well there is a bike at school and Steven spent a good 20 minutes riding it. They have three bikes. One has a push handle for adults. One is self propelled by little toddlers. Then there’s this bike that’s too advanced for Steven to ride on is own but doesn’t have a push handle. Of course it’s the one he wanted to ride so I sacrificed my back to help him to up and down the hall again and again and again. He was in heaven!
After school we went to Boston Market. A first for us! It’s actually a great place to go with the kids. They have inexpensive kids meals with turkey or chicken, cornbread and a side and the offer milk and table service. Thumbs up!
On Friday we had our bi-weekly play date with Ben & Sam. This week we went to Ben & Sam’s house for the first time.
Watching backyard construction. The kids saw real-life cement mixer!
On Saturday, my friend Molly got married and it was an all day affair so we were lucky that Stephanie was available to babysit from 1pm- 11pm. SSA love Steffie. They woke up this morning still talking about her.
These don’t look like kids worried about waking up from their nap to find Steffie there instead of mommy and daddy.
And these don’t look like two parents who had any reason to be worried about their kids. Aren’t we all lucky!?!
So, peas. PEAS. Steven, Sammy and Amaya like to eat peas but, today, they decided all of their peas were better off on the floor. So many peas. Jason decided they could clean the peas up themselves so we got them little cups and put them to work. It’s definitely a game to them but it got the job done. No more peas for a little while.
Bath time
Lots of together time!
We’re working on smoothies as a way to add calories to Steven’s diet. The kids like emotional support while the smoothies are blending. The noise unnerves them.
Steven work up from a nap and was still tired so we cuddled for a bit. Amaya wanted in on the action and spent some time rubbing Steven’s back. They love to rub each other’s backs.
Sammy being Sammy.
Evening tv time.
Amaya went to the grocery store to get groceries for family. When she came home, she showed her purchases to her brothers and daddy.
Steven this week.
Trying to decide what he thinks about smoothies.
Megan was doing her best to convince Steven to give it a try. She was explaining that his trucks like to eat smoothies, too.
This face is classic Steven. He was agreeing with Megan about how the trucks love to drink smoothies.
Curls
Pre-bath cuddles.
Ready for a haircut from daddy! Well, sort of ready. It took some cajoling but he did great.
Adorable to the extreme. We put baseball highlights on tv and Steven put on his baseball hat and then went into the playroom to get his baseball bat and tee.
He’s ready for baseball season.
Sammy this week.
Cheese!
Oh, sad about something. Sorry Bubba!
Amaya this week.
Amaya’s focus can be incredible. She was putting small blocks in this container, taking them out, & putting them in again. When she’s busy with a task of her choosing, she’s intense.
Have a great week!