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