14 month fun!

 14 Months and fabulous!!….late again, I know!

We are in absolute Heaven right now with our little loves!!  Sweet babies are thriving and SO full of life, love, and joy!! They are running around like crazy, and learning new stuff everyday!  It's so incredible to watch them discovering so much, and they are still each so unique and different!  Love to see their personalities in the details, and it makes for a new journey each day with them-- never thought I'd say this being the control freak I usually am, but I love that we never know what each day will bring!! 

Now that they are older,  very mobile, and easier to handle, our schedule has gotten pretty full hah!  Babies have been going to church, iBloom, parks, the mall, zoo, Astros game, parades, grocery shopping, football games, grandparents, etc.    I know I say it each month, but this REALLY is the most fun age so far!  They are just delightful!!

And mommy is loving that she gets to dabble in her other passion (teaching) again!-- I'm tutoring a few sweet kiddos in the evening (while daddy takes care of bath and bedtime! He cherishes that alone time with them, so sweet!) AND subbing once a week at my old school (which is amazing b/c I get to see my good friends all day, am 2 minutes from our house, and feel right at home there without all the extra work of a teacher!)  I truly feel blessed to have these opportunities to keep my "adult life", and stay mentally and socially stimulated, while still getting to be a FULL time mommy to my angels!!  God knows what he's doing, and always opens the right doors at the right time!

Favorite words/gestures:

-Answer "yesh" for yes, shake head for no

-Answer "raaaaah" when asked "what does a T-rex say" 

- Sniffs with nose when asked where is your nose

- "ah-dun" for all done

- identify ma-ma, dada, ba-ba, nite-nite

- pointing to what they want

- they can tell the difference between Dodger and Cash (know that only dodge will play "fetch" with them!) but call them both "dodge"

 - mmmuah when kissing you :)

- respond with walking/ running! to the right place when I ask if they wanna go outside, for a walk, etc

Fave Toys/Activities at the moment:  

layton:  ANY kind of cleaning item (vacuums, brooms, mops, swiffer, etc), talking on the phone-has the best conversations with himself!, SHOES--total shoe fetish and always brings them to us to put on (was in heaven when CeeCee took him to Stride Rite store yesterday :)), playing fetch with dodger

lance: pushing buttons on tv/bluray to turn off/on, remotes, anything he can figure out and manipulate--that mind is always turning and he finds anything he can, opening the childproofed cabinets, dvds-he gets so deep in thought while watching them ha!, playing at splash table, feeding himself with spoons

londyn: pushing brothers in their Cozy coupe Cars, any blankey, especially big ones!, slides at our house and the playgrounds,  chasing (and tackling) the dogs, reading books (brown bear is her fave), talking to her animals in bed, going to the park, swimming

Foods:  getting a bit pickier now, but still love cheese, pears, pasta, mac n'cheese (thank goodness for Easy Mac cups!), veggie straws

Bedtime/ Awake:  boys in bed by 7:15, Londy by 8:00….wake up at 5:15, lay back down with bottle till 6:30 usually.

Naps:  Take 2 good naps, usually at least 2 of them sleep at the same time! (meaning one is usually up with me, hence the reason I haven't blogged in forever haha!)

Diapers: size 3

Clothes: mostly 18 months,  shoes: size 4-5

Hope you have a fabulous weekend!  I've decided to do more frequent, but SHORTER snipet posts b/c this was just taking too long and not getting posted very often :(

SO, be on the lookout for some catch-up posts of our Blanco family trip (see pic!), the Babies big first birthday party, and the Zoo!  Thanks for keeping up with our crazy life!

A guest post from Da Da!

Promise i am ALMOST done with catching up on posts!!  This is a post from Timmy--my amazing partner, best friend, and most amazing daddy!!  Don't know how i'd have survived these past 12 months without all his support, love, dedication, and selflessness!  Love you!!

Big Poppa T-Bone's Blog Post

Well it has been a year...who would have thought that a year could go so fast! It has been a challenging, but amazing time. I couldn't imagine my life without these three little ones, and I don't think I would want to. Here are some of the things that I have learned through the first year...

1. Sleep is one of the most precious things in this world. The first four months were by far the hardest. If we didn't have such an amazing family (especially our moms Carole and Julie...y'all are amazing!) I don't think I would be here today. I remember in college staying up all night, but it was ok because the next day I could sleep whenever I wanted...not so with triplets and a job! 
2. I am not made to change poopie diapers...unless Lauren, Carole, or my Mom aren't around. In that case I kinda have to, but I barely get through it. 
3. Bath time is the BEST time! These kids love to take a bath and I love having that special bonding time with them. It is hilarious to see them splash each other, fight over getting to the running faucet, and having a great time playing with their bath toys.
4. My wife can tell when I am "fake sleeping" at 4:00 AM. With that being said...she is amazing at taking 99% of the morning shifts and never expecting anything in return.
5. When people find out that I have year old triplets they usually say one of three phrases; "You don't look tired!", "Well, you don't have any grey hair.", and "Better you than me!" All I can say to these statements are that I am tired, but can't complain about it or show it because my superwoman wife never does. I eventually will have grey hair, and no I will not use color. And finally, yes, better me than you, because these kids light up my life like nothing else. 
6. Be careful what you try to teach them. You might think it is funny to bite their cheeks, or blow on their tummies....but when they start doing it to me...it isn't always funny! 
7. It is absolutely amazing that these kids came from the same parents. They are all so uniquely different and it is such a cool thing to see their individual personalities. Lance is very cautious, but likes adventure. Layton is a total goober and loves to laugh. Londy...well she is crazy! She is a firecracker and I can tell she will give me a run for my money...well deserved I guess. (I think you are going to get your wish, mom. I will have a child that gives me a harder time than I gave you!)
8. My time...is their time. I was fortunate enough to grow up with great parents who gave the majority of their time to give us a great life. I now realize why they did/do it. I look forward to getting home and spending time with these kids. WHen I walk through the door and see three smiling faces...well there just isn't anything in this world that can beat that. Well, maybe four smiling faces...JUST KIDDING!! Three is plenty ...

Again, I want to thank all of our family and friends for making this first year such a special time. We couldn't have done it without you. These kids have to be the most loved and luckiest kids in the world because of you all. What a wonderful world! 

ONE year Post! (way late i know!)

Oops, I did it again---WAY late with the post this time, sorry!  I just keep putting it off b/c the pictures have been taking forever, etc. and finally got some time this weekend while the babies were away!    Seriously cannot believe a year has gone by---it has TRULY been the absolute best year of our lives, and I couldn't ask for anything more!!  I wouldn't trade one second of our lives, even the insanity of the first few months, because these angels have given us the world we never knew we could have!!  I'm not going to get all sentimental, but babies when you read this 10 years from now, I just want you to know how incredibly and unconditionally loved you are by SO many people.  And to quote my Favorite musical..."because I know you, I have been changed for good"  

Our house is SO full of energy now with them all walking so well (started at 11 months so they've mastered it by now!), talking up a storm (see words they say below), and exploring every nook and cranny of the house since we took ALL the gates down--well except the one blocking off their "wing" of the house!  (recently converted our guest bedroom to a "toddler toyroom" and they LOVE it--right next door to the nursery, so they have that whole area to themselves....well along with the kitchen, den, our room, bathrooms....hahahh you know what I mean don't you?!)

***quick sidenote before all the good stuff :)--The next post will be from a special guest blogger :)  so check back tomorrow, and then later in the week I'll post pictures of the Big birthday bash and recent trip with all the fam! Promise I'll get back on track!

12 Month Stats….better late than never right??

Weight: 

- Layton  19 lbs (10th %)

 -Londyn   21.5 lbs   (50th %)

- Lance  21.5 lbs  (50th %)

Height: not sure exactly, but boys are still taller than londy

Physically speaking……

Londyn:  lighter skin, Strawberry blonde (heavy on the red!) wispy hair, short and stout :), almond eyes that squint when she smiles!!

Layton:  darker skin (looks mexican right now like i used to in summers!), long sandy blonde hair (but just got a big boy cut!), very small frame, big blue eyes and a mouth that opens wider than any I've seen ALL the time!!

Lance: darker skin, wavy light blonde hair, trimmed down but not as small as cheet, sweet and bashful smile, soft features :)

Each one in 10 words :)  Hard to do, but my paragraphs were WAY too long at first--SO much personality over here haha!: 

-Layton:  Playful, Laughs, kisses, Goofy, Mimicker, Mama'sBoy,  Mischievious, Chatterbox, Captivating

-Londyn:  show-off, talker, athletic, strong, never shy, brave, friendly, smart, daddy's girl,  Independent

Lance:  Curious, Cuddly, Gentle, Brainiac/Future Engineer :), Bashful, Cautious, GiggleBox, Observant, NatureBoy, Sweet spirited

Favorite "words" to say: 

    Londyn:  "Dis" (this or there), Ma-ma-ma (mine), ba-ba (bottle), tah-tah (thank you), Dodgie (for both dogs),  dada/daddy, mmmmm (kissing noise when she kisses you)

    Lance:  Nigh-Nigh (nite-nite), ah-duh (all-done w/ sign when finished), ma-ma, dada, mmmwah

   Layton: "aaahhhh"waving hands in air for all done, ba-ba (bottle), dodge (dog), dadada, Mama

"Directions" they can follow pretty well now: 

-- "Let's go Outside" (they all walk to back door)

  --"Want to go for walk?" (head to garage and towards jogging stroller), --"Bathtime" - all rush to the tub like a row of ducks--cutest thing ever!!

- "All Done?" (respond with their word for it and raise hands in highchairs)

--they will Bring me a different DVD if the one in there isn't their all-time favorite hah!

Fave Toys at the moment:  

Ball Pit full of 300 Balls (thanks mom and dad hah!), Little Tykes cars, Slide outside,  Splash table, Mini Trampoline, BALLS of any kind (londy esp loves the basketballs!), the "real life" vacuum/swiffer/dustbuster, our doggies ;/, Push toys that used to help them "walk" and now they push each other in!

Fave Books : Brown Bear Brown Bear (Londy),  Fuzzy Farm Animals (layt--loves to kiss anything furry in a book!), Jesus storybook Bible for kids (twice I've found lance flipping thru it on his own--sweetest thing to see!)

Fave Movies/shows:  Baby Genius Nursey Songs, Barney, Caillou, Mickey's Clubhouse

Fave activities:  

-go on walks (we love to find the duckies at the lakes nearby and make stops at the Shipley's down the street!)

 -chase the puppies around the house-getting faster now that they walk so well

-hang out in the laundry room and fight over the vacuum/mop

-play outside and swing (can't wait for the fall weather!!) 

-spend time at grandparents houses,

- bath time with Daddy every night

-playdates with other fun babies (and their mommies :))

-Swimming in the pool

Eating:  3 meals and 2-3 snacks a day. Getting pickier with somethings they used to like, but overall pretty good eaters!  No more formula yayyyy- been on Whole milk for a few weeks!

Favorite Foods:  Greek yogurt/Gogurt (frozen like a popsicle!), blueberries, CHEESE, bananas, goldfish, Milk, peaches/pears, green peas 

Bedtime/ Awake:  boys in bed by 7:15, Londy by 8:00….wake up at 5:15, lay back down with bottle till 6:30 usually.

Naps:  Take 2 good naps, usually at least 2 of them sleep at the same time! (meaning one is usually up with me, hence the reason I haven't blogged in forever haha!)

Diapers: size 3

Clothes: 12 months, sometimes 12-18

One year PICS preview!!

We had the babies pictures done last week....here are some of the sweet shots she got!  We love working with Aubrey Torrey--thanks SO much!!
(click link below to go to her site and see them if they aren't showing up here!)

FULL {Katy + Houston, TX Child + Family Photographer}

11 months and walking!

OH MY GOODNESS what a FUN and crazy month it has been!!  With lots of fun events, a parade,  my sister's wedding (another post to come on that!), a yucky sickness that hit all 3 at once (eek!!), and family/friends visiting....we've had another awesome month of laughs and growth!!

Plus things have been really exciting around here lately with them walking!  YES, that's right!  We have 2 WALKERS already and it's so much fun to see!!
They all  have been crawling and climbing everywhere since 7-8 months, so we knew this time was coming, but not this soon ahh!  Londy took her first steps to Dee Dee the day before their 11 month bday, and has been picking up speed ever since hah!  She is ALL over the house, and loves to carry things (often 2 at once) while she walks around hah!  She has so much fun "delivering" stuffed animals or balls to people in the room--so cute!  Lance took his first steps earlier this week, but just started moving more at once last night. He'll be catching up to her in no time i bet hah! (well maybe not fast enough to catch her--londy is pretty crazy!)  Layton is standing and "cruising" around the furniture and with his walkers, so it won't be long!

We had these pics done at 10 months...their 1 year shoot will be later!

tried to get one with the "1" to use for invitations....by this time they had enough and just wanted bottles ha! oh well....

We had a fabulous time with both sides of our family on the 4th of July at the annual Lakesides Estates Parade!!  My Mother-in-law went all out in decorating the stroller  (and the babies!)--it was so cute!  We  even got 1st place in the parade, and a shout out on the News twice that night ha!  What a fun day with everyone we love!

babies didn't feel good for several days--fever, bumps, didn't want to eat!  Felt so sorry for my babies--plus bad timing right before the wedding!! They recovered just in time and were able to make it with only a few leftover scabs!

CeeCee brought them lots of "get well" gifts to make them feel better :)

 

londy loves standing up in the cart at Target

 Here's a little "teaser" for pics of Ash's beautiful wedding!!  It was an amazing night!
More to come!

as usual...londy is taking their stuff!

happy lance after his first steps!

pushing around cheeto!

reading with Kell!

Hope you have a fabulous week!  LOVE YOU all!!

Come & knock on our door....

Crazy babies have taken over the entire house haha!   Here is some of the random fun on a daily basis :)

 

 

One of the best parts of summer is getting to have lots of fun playtime with outta town (or closeby :)) friends/family that come visit!  Here are a few glimpses into the fun people we've gotten to see!

 

 

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!  Love you!