tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51962468695385055582024-03-13T18:19:39.635-05:00Surviving TripletsAstridhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06969908746573166589noreply@blogger.comBlogger505125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5196246869538505558.post-51061787088776654482013-09-12T06:14:00.000-05:002013-09-12T06:14:23.542-05:00How to Handle Homework?I think this is what I was most worried about with the kids going to school<br />
Yes, homework.<br />No, not the amount, just how to handle it...ya know, the logistics of having 3 doing homework, that is obviously parent guided.<br />
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And I know there are people out there that 3 kids but they are different ages.<br />
Let's face it, you can't compare apples & oranges.<br />
Here is a perfect example of what I mean.<br />
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We have to read with the kids for 10 minutes a day.<br />
I have interpreted that to mean 10 minutes with EACH child, not collectively although it will happen like that on days we have gymnastics.<br />
The kids aren't ready to read alone, they need us to read to them or guide them through the reading.<br />
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So, 10 minutes just turned in to 3 minutes.<br />
And while 30 minutes doesn't seem all that long, when you run a tight schedule, it is a bit of an imposition.<br />
Not complaining at all, this momma loves to read so I know how very important this is!<br />
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But, for those that have 3 kids, different ages, the older ones can often do things like this on their own with little to no parental supervision.<br />
As they can do their math homework, or science, history...you get the picture.<br />
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We finally got real homework this week.<br />
They send it on Monday, to be returned on Friday.<br />
2 assignments besides reading 10 minutes a night.<br />
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For one, the kids had to cut out environmental print and glue it to a piece of paper.<br />
They are going to discuss it in class.<br />
And yes, it took about 45 minutes to really finish it all.<br />
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As you can tell, they loved doing it.</div>
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Which made it so much easier for me to go through it with them.</div>
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Of course, there are still challenges.</div>
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Even being a previous 4th and 5th grade teacher can't really prepare you for your own children as students.</div>
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The relationship is completely different.</div>
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And while they seem to know how to wait, take turns, and use their pleases & thank yous in the normal classroom setting, they somehow forget all that the moment they see mommy.</div>
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Lots of interrupting each other.</div>
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Lots of me saying, "I can only work with one of you at a time."<br /><strike>No, there are not three of me contrary to popular believe.</strike></div>
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That has been the biggest challenge thus far.</div>
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And fighting over who gets their reading time first!</div>
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In other words, it is a work in progress.<br /><br />Once we get the dining room back, I hope to have more space for homework because frankly, the kitchen table is not big enough and ultimately, I would like them to have their own space to work in.</div>
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But that is a pipe dream for now.</div>
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In other news...I have surgery tomorrow.</div>
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I'll be laid up for about 3-7 days.</div>
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It's gotta be done & thankfully I have Todd, my parents, and my inlaws to help out.</div>
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Ok, not always but there are some things I really sit & think my way through.</div>
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One of them has been car seats.</div>
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Yeah, the oh-so-controversial topic.<br />Which, for the record, I do not understand WHY.</div>
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Why would you NOT keep your kids as safe as possible for as long as possible?<br /><br />Pretty easy for me to get.</div>
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And yeah, I understand 5-point harnesses are a pain in the ass with triplets.</div>
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But, I don't really care.</div>
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<br />I would hate to be in an accident with a child ending up hurt & wish I hadn't been so focused on how difficult it is to get them in & out of those suckers because at the end of the day, they are the safest.</div>
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Which brings me to the topic of the day.</div>
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When do you switch from those pesky 5-point harnesses & in to boosters?<br />When we purchased car seats, I did tons of research.<br />I wanted to get the most bang for our buck.</div>
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We started w/ infant carriers & kept them rear-facing until they were about 14 months old.</div>
Then it was time to move to the bigger seats.<div>
<span style="text-align: center;">Due to our mode of transportation, a Honda CRV, rear-facing was not an option with the new seats.</span></div>
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<br /><br />And we didn't have the money to dump in to a new car so we made it work.<br />Sunshine Radians were the thinnest on the market at the time.</div>
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They were expensive but honestly, I knew we would be in them for quite some time.</div>
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<br />So far, we are 4.5 yrs in to using those wonderful seats.</div>
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But we are nearing the time when it will be time for booster seats.<br />Thinking I would be ahead of the game, I found the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Evenflo-High-Back-Booster-Seat/dp/B005KODTX6/ref=sr_1_5?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1378826938&sr=1-5&keywords=evenflo+amp+high+back+booster">Evenflo AMPS </a>& purchased them with giftcards.</div>
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They are rated 10 on the top 21 high back boosters.</div>
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They look super cute.</div>
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There is just one problem.</div>
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<br />It is very apparent that 3 booster seats do not belong across the back seat of my CRV.</div>
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Trust me, I was out there for 2.5 hours trying to figure it all out.<br />So, back to the drawing board cuz we ain't getting a new car, YET.</div>
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Yes, I was sweaty.<br />Yes, I was a bit pissed that I spent 2.5 hrs trying to figure this crap out.<br />But in the end, I am glad we are still in 5-point harnesses.<br /><br />May bug the crap out of the kids but at least I know they aren't moving.</div>
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And I managed to adjust the actual bench to sit up better, thus the fit of the carseats are better on my kids.</div>
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No more latch, they are too big so the seats are now in their place w/ the regular seatbelts.</div>
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There ya have it.<br />A tale of 3 car seats.</div>
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And one sweaty momma that did all that work to just keep the original seats.</div>
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Astridhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06969908746573166589noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5196246869538505558.post-14861029157103499122013-09-07T13:14:00.000-05:002013-09-07T13:14:00.932-05:00Extra-curricular ActivitesAs a child, I absolutely LOVED to participate in sports.<br />
I did gymnastics.<br />
Soccer (2 seasons per year)<br />
Softball.<br />
Speed skating (don't laugh...yes, on good ol' roller skates).<br />
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And I loved every minute.<br />
Except when I tried to do gymnastics at Bela Karolyi's gym, along side Mary Lou Retton.<br />
That, I quit after 3 months.<br />
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Dude, that guy was TOUGH.<br />
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So, this begs the discussion on activities with triplets.<br />
I am a firm believer that this is an important part of development.<br />
It teaches team spirit, cooperation, patience, sportsmanship, etc.<br />
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But, I think it is a bit tougher to be as eclectic with sports as I was as a child.<br />
I mean, there are THREE of them the SAME age.<br />
Yeah, in case you didn't catch they are triplets {totally being sarcastic...it is my mood tonight}.<br />
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I started all the kids in dance/tap when they were 3.<br />
I thought it would be a great way to intro in to extra curricular activities.<br />
And knowing our schedule, doing them together is a must.<br />
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Yes, this meant the boy was in dance/tap.<br />
He even did the recitals.<br />
I think it is good for him to experience all this as well.<br />
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But, let's face it.<br />
Dance is not cheap.<br />Dance class isn't, its the recitals!<br />
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So, we decided to take time away from dance.<br />
But eventually, the kids needed something else.<br />
Having gone to the local gymnastics for a birthday party, I knew immediately we would start taking the kids.<br />
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They love it.<br />
The girls are doing great & so is Ian.<br />
I truly believe that gymnastics helps you get to know your body & its capabilities better.<br /><br />It has been almost a full year since we have started.<br />Ian's balance & coordination as well as general strength has really improved.<br />And, it is something they all do at the same time.<br /><br />One trip to the gym, once a week.<br />
Sometimes we have to go twice, for a make up.<br />That is a pain in the butt.<br /><br />Knowing how hectic it is, I think we will stick to 1 extra curricular for now.<br />And if Ian or the girls want to try something out, we will discuss it & let them.<br />
But we sure as heck ain't gonna do more than 1 per week!<br />
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Did I mention I love watching them do gymnastics?<br />Brings back so many memories!<br />
I am happy we have the opportunity to give them this opportunity.<br />
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The last step was to buckle down & start eating better.<br />
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Now that I am a Beachbody Coach, I have learned quite a bit.<br />Clean eating is part of that.<br />
I have been on a weight loss journey for so long.<br />
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And it is a continuous struggle.<br />
One I don't want my babes to go through.<br />So, Beachbody has given me an opportunity to change my life as well as theirs.<br />
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What is clean eating?<br />Here is the rundown for you.<br />
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1)<b> Eat whole foods.</b> This means to eat fresh, whole fruits & veggies (not frozen), whole grains, low fat dairy, unsalted nuts/seeds. It also means don't eat meat that has been injected with hormones.<br />2) <b>Avoid processed foods.</b> If they have a label, they are processed. The key here is to be able to read the first 5 ingredients on the label. If you can't, don't buy it! Now, you will need to purchase some processed foods like pastas (whole grain) and things like natural cheeses so don't think it means get rid of everything processed!<br />
3) <b>Eliminate refined sugars.</b> EMPTY calories! There are many alternatives to sweeten things besides good ol' sugar!<br />4) <b>Eat 5-6 meals a day.</b> You may think this is contrary to losing weight (if that is your objective) but I can prove otherwise. 1 week of clean eating & my final 4 lbs melted off! Of course, I worked out along with it.<br />5) <b>Cook your own meals.</b> Don't do fast food. Don't buy lunches in a box. Don't get Hamburger Helper. Make them yourself.<br />
6) <b>Combine proteins with carbs.</b> Meals must be balanced. That is what your body likes. This will also help hunger and cravings!<br />
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We are going in to week 2 of clean eating.<br />I have made the menu.<br />
It is really exciting because it is something Todd & I are really getting in to.<br />
<br />Thus far, the kids haven't complained much.<br />
And yes, because I know you want to ask, we do have kid friendly meals as well.<br />Sometimes it isn't clean either.<br /><br />Honestly, it is about balance.<br />You can "cheat" from time to time.<br />
But there are so many great recipes.<br /><br />
I really need to delve in to it further.<br />
The change isn't too difficult, honestly.<br />And organic/health sections in grocery stores are growing & becoming more affordable.<br />
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Where do I find my recipes?<br />Well, some come from the Beachbody Club.<br />
They have some great ones!<br /><br />The rest come from google searching BUT I do have a few favorite places to visit.<br /><br />
<a href="http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/">100 Days of Real Food</a> is a great place to start.<br />They even have <a href="http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/our-free-meal-plans/">FREE</a> meal plans & shopping lists.<br />
Meals are kid friendly & she even posts what she packs for lunches.<br />
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Then there is <a href="http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/">The Gracious Pantry</a>.<br />
There is a wonderful selection of <a href="http://thegraciouspantry.ziplist.com/recipes/box?sort=recently_added_to_box&user_scoped_search=true">recipes</a> there!<br />
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<a href="http://www.heandsheeatclean.com/">He and She Eat Clean</a> is a really cute site!<br />Couples write the blog.<br />And there are some great, sweet recipes on there.<br />
Check out the <a href="http://www.heandsheeatclean.com/2013/09/clean-eat-recipe-chocolate-peanut.html">Chocolate PB Banana Bites</a> recipe!<br />
I think my kids would LOVE it.<br /><br />There you have it.<br />
The long & the short of clean eating.<br />
I am by no means an expert in this area but am willing to help you find answer.<br />
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And to that, I sign off!<br />
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We survived our first week of school!<br />Believe it or not, the kids adjusted to the new routine fairly quickly.<br />
That isn't to say there weren't hiccups along the way.<br />
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By Wednesday, the kids were really tired.<br />And now for the weekend, they still want to wake up at 6:15.<br />What happened to sleeping in on the weekends?<br />
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Not in this house, even with a later bedtime.<br />I guess it will all balance out eventually.<br />This much I can say, they are troopers!<br />
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What does the routine look like with triplets?<br />It really isn't that difficult.<br />The only unfortunate thing is that school starts at 8:15.<br />
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A bit early in my opinion but at the same time, it affords more time in the afternoon.<br />
That means, wake up is at 6:15.<br />
Quite the adjustment from 8ish during the summer.<br />
<br />Thankfully, we thought enough ahead to start putting them to bed at 8-8:30 starting a week before school.<br />
And I was vigilant in waking them up no later than 7 in the morning.<br />
This really buffered the schedule change!<br />
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{sweet Sofia, she is my very sassy girl}</div>
<br />Our morning routine starts with everyone on the couch watching Martha Speaks.<br />If you haven't watched Martha Speaks, it is a great show that teaches vocabulary, on PBS!<br />
They love it and that allows for their tired eyes to wake up.<br />
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Next is breakfast at 6:30. I don't want there pretty clothes messed up so we eat in PJs.<br />Breakfast is anything from scrambled cheesy eggs to whole wheat banana pancakes to cereal.<br />
I try to give them all the same thing but Gabi loves her cereal so I can't complain.<br />
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Then it is time to brush teeth, get dressed, and brush hair (by this time it is 7)<br />I do it in this particular order because if you know 5 year olds, you know toothpaste ends up on shirts.<br />Don't want to have to change school clothes!<br /><br />The above is staggered since the kids don't all finish eating at the same time.<br />Great for me and great for them.<br />Finally, I pack up their lunches (most is already made the night before) and put it in their backpacks.<br />
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By this time, it is 7:30ish. If we finish early, they get to watch some more tv.<br />
We jump in the car at 7:45 and off to school we go.<br />
Unfortunately, we live too close to the school to qualify for bus service but WAY TOO FAR to walk.<br />
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{Gabi is sooooooo excited about school}</div>
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Doesn't it always work out like that?<br />I don't mind though. Thankfully the school is in our subdivision, just on the other side of it.<br />
And I really like being able to see them walk in to the school, it is a sense of security for me.<br />
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We do pack their lunches. Our goal is that they eat from home, no cafeteria food.<br />As much as I know they are trying to provide healthy options, we feel better that they are getting a good, balanced lunch selection made at home.<br /><br />That is our morning routine.<br />
It works for us and I don't think we will be tweaking it.<br />I am going to make a little poster so they can see it.<br />{I will share here when I finish it, in case you would like it as well}<br />
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Next post, I'll let you know how the afternoons go.<br />
Some days are quite busy since we do have things like Speech Therapy & gymnastics.<br />
And I know the homework will complicate it a bit.<br /><br />Really curious how we will handle homework.<br />
Hopefully, it isn't too big of a deal!<br />
And if you have older triplets and have been there, please feel free to share your advice!<br /><br />I'm really enjoying blogging again!<br />I hope you are getting valuable information from it.<br />I know I will be thankful later on that I did!<br />
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Memories are to be charished!<br />
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{Angie, I hope this answers your question & thanks for asking!!!}</div>
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{Sofia, Ian, Gabi}</div>
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This is probably the.most.talked.about.topic. when school starts.<br />
I will admit, since we had PK3 & PK4, we had an opportunity to experiment.<br />
Let me go in to it a bit for ya!<br />
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For PK3, there were only 2 classes.<br />
We didn't have much of a choice how they were place, only who would be together,<br />
and who would be alone which is a pretty big deal since triplets have a certain dynamic.<br />
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Sofia, at the time, seemed to be the most "independent".<br />
We lovingly refer to Sofi as the "only child" because I have a feeling<br />
she would absolutely LOVE to be alone more than to be with her siblings.<br />
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This made our decision easy.<br />
Sofia would have her own teacher.<br />
That put Gabi (our best communicator) with Ian (our speech therapy boy).<br />
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The cards fell perfectly the first time out of the gate.<br />
And it went smoothly until mid-year.<br />
Sofia so badly wanted to be with her siblings <strike>really she wanted to be with their teacher</strike>.<br />
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But we didn't switch her.<br />
The year finished out.<br />
Everyone seemed to thrive.<br />
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{Gabi, Sofi, Ian}</div>
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As quickly as their first year in PK ended, it was time for PK4.<br />
We originally were going to put all 3 in the same class since Sofi wanted to mid-year.<br />
But we had a great opportunity for Gabi to join the Bridge class (advanced PK4).<br />
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Of course, we ran with it & quickly decided to separate them all.<br />
Sofi was placed w/ the same teacher as the year before which was great.<br />
Ian got a new teacher, as did Gabi.<br />
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They absolutely LOVED being apart.<br />
It worked really well...until it was time for class parties.<br />
Then the crazy triplet momma was in for a huge mess.<br />
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Unfortunately, the bad about separating them is that you don't get to be with them the whole time.<br />
I would literally run between the 3 classes. Never spending too much time in one class.<br />
It sucked because I felt they were losing out on Mommy/Daddy time.<br />
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That was the downfall.<br />
It also spurred discussions between the hubs & I about how we were going to place them in Kinder.<br />
We automatically thought all together.<br />
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One, to ease our pain.<br />
Two, to ease our pain.<br />
Three...well, you get the picture.<br />
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I mean, in a perfect world, separate would be best.<br />
But our first year in public school, we wanted a smooth transition.<br />
One teacher, 3 kids.<br />
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That meant only having to communicate with 1 person.<br />
One class for parties.<br />
One set of rules to teach the kids.<br />
Homework assignments being the same.<br />
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We were set.<br />
So it was decided.<br />
I called the school to make an appointment with the AP for Kinder.<br />
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In Texas, parents of multiples have the law on their side.<br />
You get to decide placement and they have to comply.<br />
Period.<br />
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But then I really started to think about it.<br />
We didn't even bother to ask the kids.<br />
How could we not ask the kids?<br />
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I mean, they have a valid opinion.<br />
So I sat down with them.<br />
And the truth came out.<br />
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Gabi said, "Mommy I want to be alone. I don't want my brother and sister telling me what to do in class and interrupting my learning!"<br />
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How could we say no to that?<br />
Sofi and Ian were happy to stay together.<br />
Game plan change.<br />
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{Gabi, Sofi, Ian}</div>
Meeting with Mr. P was amazing.<br />
He heard our concerns and answered all our questions.<br />
We decided partner teachers and a 2/1 split.<br />
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Everyone walked out happy.<br />
I was comforted.<br />
Hubs was content.<br />
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And that is how we started off the year.<br />
This doesn't mean we won't do something different next year although I have a feeling Gabi will continue to want to be alone in class.<br />
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As their kinder year comes to a close in May, we will revisit this discussion.<br />
Until then, I am so excited for my babies & their future!<br />
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You know, the doldrums of every day life, routine.<br />
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Building my business.<br />
Saving my marriage.<br />
Kids starting elementary school.<br />
Becoming a fitness coach for Beachbody.<br />
Family vacations.<br />
Couple's getaways.<br />
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Yeah, that kind of life.<br /><br />It dawned on me yesterday.<br />
I haven't written in ages.<br />
And we are starting a BIG, new chapter of our lives.<br />
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The kids started kindergarten.<br />
<br />Yes, you read right<br />
They are almost 5 1/2 years old.<br />And on August 26th, they started full day kinder.<br />
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So, with the new daily routine, I decided it was high time I started blogging again.<br />
I mean, you see plenty of blogs w/ triplets when they are little.<br />
BUT, the fact remains, not many write about the school years.<br /><br />My hope is to impart some knowledge about these years & how we steer the road.<br />
<br />I bet you are wondering if we put them all in the same class.<br />
We didn't.<br />
Per their request.<br /><br />Gabi, my academic gal, wanted to be alone.<br />We honored her request.<br />And as of Day 3, she is thriving alone.<br /><br />
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Sofi and Ian, on the other hand, requested to be placed together.<br />
The school & principal were more than accommodating!<br />
So far, they are doing fine in class together although they sit across the room from one another.<br />
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We are on our 3rd day of the new routine.<br />It gets easier every morning.<br />
I will say this, they were tired when I woke them up.<br />
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Doesn't help we have to be up at 6:15 in order to get everything done.<br />Yeah, a little early in my opinion but with 3 to feed, brush teeth, brush hair, & dress,<br />
I need the time (and I wake up at 4:30).<br /><br />So there you have it.<br />Our triplets are now in kinder.<br />
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Loving the new routine & life that we have.<br />
Hoping to keep up with the blog a bit better.<br />And always, feel free to comment or leave a question!<br /><br /><br />
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I had to get my wedding dress out and get photos of the kids with it.</div>
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You know, the ultimate dress up session.</div>
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Mommy's wedding dress + triplets + <a href="http://www.eyecandybycandace.com/" target="_blank">Candace</a> + sunset = PERFECTION.</div>
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Isn't this the most gorgeous shot?</div>
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I am completely in love with these 3 children.</div>
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Gabi is our China doll...such a perfect little face!</div>
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She LOVES to model.</div>
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Ya know I had to get in the shot somehow.</div>
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Why not with Daddy's tie around my head!</div>
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We had so much fun.</div>
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This was by far the best photo shoot we have ever had.</div>
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The kids were completely in to it.</div>
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Here is the lowdown on the goodies for the shoot...</div>
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~ <a href="http://www.eyecandybycandace.com/" target="_blank">Eye Candy by Candace</a> "Orange Crush" Mini Session ~</div>
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{Orange Crush is the beautiful couch}</div>
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~ Girl's bloomer design by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sheelins-Closet-Sheelins-Attic-Vintage-Inspired-Childrens-Clothing/430942623591363?fref=ts" target="_blank">Sheelin's Closet</a>, sewn by me ~</div>
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~ Boy's white shorts by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/scbyastrid" target="_blank">SIGnature Creations</a> ~</div>
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~ Chunky Pearl Necklaces and Headpiece by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBoutiqueDollhouse?fref=ts" target="_blank">Stinkin Cute Dollhouse</a> ~</div>
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~ Wedding dress, 7 years old ~</div>
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~ Daddy's sports coat and tie ~</div>
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~ White tank tops from Target ~</div>
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~ No shoes or fancy hairdos ~</div>
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~ The perfect sunset ~</div>
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I had to share with you all the wonderful talents that came together</div>
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These photos were used to make a collage that I gave to my hubs</div>
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for our SEVENTH wedding anniversary.</div>
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He loves it and so do I.</div>
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Hopefully it inspires you!</div>
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Hope your Thursday is fabulous!</div>
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{I did copy/paste this from the <a href="http://scbyastrid.blogspot.com/">SIGnature Creations</a> blog}</div>
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Today was Spirit Day at school.</div>
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The kids looked adorable!</div>
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We got tons of compliments on the dresses.</div>
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I love these kids so much!<br />And they love school.</div>
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Oh yeah...they love me too!</div>
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One more year until Kindergarten.</div>
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Last year flew by so I don't expect this year to go slowly.</div>
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They have been so excited about starting.<br />
Asking every.single.day.</div>
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others that did something similar on their first day.</div>
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This chalkboard is going to get a lot of use!</div>
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Miss Gabi couldn't wait & is acually in Bridge class</div>
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which is an advanced pre-k 4 class.</div>
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We are so very proud of her!</div>
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Sweet boy Ian and his favorite color "rojo".</div>
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Don't try to tell him different!</div>
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Precious Sofi all ready to go & so excited!</div>
This gal is going to keep everyone on their toes.<br />
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Sofi made sure they were all "touching".</div>
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Mommy always makes them hold hands for at least one photo!</div>
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I've got the sweet & the sassy in these 2!</div>
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Don't ask me what he was doing but this was "his" pose.</div>
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I love watching him jump & catching air!</div>
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Hey, no set of photos on an important day can lack the HUG PUDDLE!</div>
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Oh, just one more detail about this year.</div>
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I am teaching twice a week.</div>
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Art on Tuesdays and Spanish on Thursdays.</div>
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So I got to have a first day photo too!</div>
Thanks to a kind neighbor that was on a walk.<br />
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But before you go, here is one last photo.</div>
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The kids 1st day this year on the left and last year on the right.</div>
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My how they have changed!</div>
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Ever since I can remember, we have gone to Colorado for summer fun.</div>
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When I was about 11 or 12, the first cabin started going up.</div>
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The logs came from the mountain.</div>
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Put together by all of us.</div>
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One log at a time.</div>
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And the "Aloha Cabin" was born.</div>
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But that became too small for everyone.</div>
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And it is really was my sister-in-law's father's cabin.</div>
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Now it isn't.</div>
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He has a new cabin.</div>
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Of course my daddy had to get in on the action.</div>
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We all pitched in.</div>
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As a matter of fact, I am a master chinker.</div>
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And you are probably asking what the heck is chinking?</div>
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In log cabin terminology, it is the stuff you put between the logs.</div>
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We used nails as rebar and cement to seal the deal.</div>
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There is still plenty of chinking to do on the outside but the inside is beautiful!</div>
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I did much of the chinking and loved it!</div>
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Looking at it now, I'm amazed at the architecture of this cabin.</div>
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I'm so happy that this place will be in our family for years to come.</div>
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I see many, many summers being spent up in the mountains.</div>
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Enjoying the cool air.</div>
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The beautiful landscape.</div>
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The amazing amount of stars at night.</div>
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The cooling rain.</div>
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But mostly, I look forward to the memories.</div>
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It is official.</div>
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We survived our first family vacation.</div>
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So you understand, the thought of taking our triplets on a</div>
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16 hour road trip was less than appealing until this summer.</div>
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Why 16 hours?</div>
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Because that is how far my parents are away.</div>
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In Colorado.</div>
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Up in the mountains.</div>
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Way, way up.</div>
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This is the year we decided to tackle the challenge.</div>
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And the kids did beautifully.</div>
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Except for the occasional temper tantrum</div>
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but that could have happened here at home as well.</div>
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I'll be sharing some pics over the next few days.</div>
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These are some of my favorite moments.</div>
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Daddy and son...together.</div>
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My boy trying to be patient and learn how to play Old Maid.</div>
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This dog, Happy, was my son's best friend.</div>
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Miss Sofi discovering the water.</div>
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Actually they call it a "crick".</div>
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Ah, horseback riding!</div>
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One of my loves.</div>
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And my kids were finally introduced.</div>
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Gabi was by far our best and most natural rider.</div>
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Sofi caught a ride bareback.</div>
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{as did Gabi in the photo above this one}</div>
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My girls loved riding together!</div>
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The photo above truly captures my girls' spirits!</div>
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We spent 5 glorious days up in the mountains.</div>
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The weather was much cooler than here.</div>
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The sleeping was amazing.</div>
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The activities throughout the day were fun.</div>
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Best of all, no electricity.</div>
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No electronic games.</div>
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No tv.</div>
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No cell phone service.</div>
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No iPad.</div>
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Nuthin' but sweet nature!</div>
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I promise to blog about how we made it work.</div>
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Trying to get back in to the swing of blogging at least a few times a month.</div>
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It is pathetic the job I have done keeping up until now.</div>
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{I did copy/paste this from my SIG blog but will also be adding other info.}
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If you have kids, you know they are always asking for something.</div>
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Mine ask for something to drink.</div>
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Mainly water.</div>
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And they know how to dispense the water from the fridge.</div>
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But the incessant asking for a cup was driving me batty.</div>
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Actually, driving us both batty.</div>
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God must have been listening.</div>
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Because not 2 days later, a tutorial on <a href="http://www.danamadeit.com/2012/06/tutorial-fridge-magnet-cups.html">MADE</a> saved my life.</div>
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We promptly went to Hobby Lobby the next day for magnets.<br />
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I even let the kids pick their own cups.</div>
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{and they were horrible but that is another story}</div>
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The next day, while they were at the GPs, I made the cups.</div>
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And they love them.</div>
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I love them.</div>
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Todd loves them.</div>
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We are all happy again.<br />
Everything is right in the universe.</div>
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And it would be silly for me NOT to share it with you.</div>
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Oh, while I'm at it...4th of July was a blast!</div>
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Boy, do I love these 3!</div>
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The kids go to school at the local neighborhood church.</div>
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And, nope...we aren't members there but we love it anyway!</div>
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Somehow (eh hem...Monica...) I got wrangled in to</div>
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There is a bonus in here...</div>
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the kids would be able to attend the preschool VBS!</div>
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It is only for volunteers & such.</div>
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Not open to the public.</div>
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Win-win situation.</div>
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I give up my time & the kids have a week full of activities for free.</div>
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Done.</div>
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We started Monday morning.</div>
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Finished up on Friday afternoon.</div>
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I will tell you this much.</div>
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They were totally exhausted by the end of the week.</div>
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As was I.</div>
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Here they are in "music".</div>
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They LOVED it!</div>
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on the last day of VBS...melts my heart!</div>
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The kids waited patiently for the big finale in crafts.</div>
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They got to see a volcano explode!</div>
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And so the summer is officially 1/6 of the way done.</div>
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Can you tell I am anxious for school to come back?</div>
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Oh, did I mention I will be working at their school?<br />
Yep, just 2 hrs a day.</div>
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But we couldn't pass up the tuition help.</div>
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We'll see if it is more than a 1 year thing or just to help for this year.</div>
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After all...I still have <a href="http://scbyastrid.blogspot.com/">SIGnature Creations</a>.</div>
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And I wanna see my business grow!</div>
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If you wouldn't mine, please share the site.</div>
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I would really appreciate it!</div>
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It was an exhausting night for sure!<br />But when I look at the photos,</div>
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it makes it all well worth it.</div>
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My 3 babes...I really can't call them babies.</div>
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Miss Sofi has a way with her looks.</div>
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Don't know where she gets it from!</div>
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Sweet Gabi...she has timeless beauty.</div>
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She would have been perfect in the WWII era!</div>
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This boy stole the show with some</div>
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freestyling, gyrating moves!</div>
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I can't wait to see the video.</div>
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He will be the talk of the dance school for a while.</div>
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I love my girls in red.</div>
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Pretty, pretty, pretty!</div>
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And they actually sat still long enough to let me do their makeup!</div>
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Ah, another big milestone.</div>
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They are growing up quickly.</div>
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Summer is most definitely here.</div>
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It may not be official but it sure is hot enough.</div>
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Today, the temps soared in to the 90's.</div>
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the kids are out of school.</div>
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That means we have to come up with activities to keep them busy.</div>
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Daddy is still working so that means it is up to me.</div>
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Today we decided to go to Uncle Jeff's pool.</div>
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The advantage to having a house key</div>
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and Uncle Jeff living near by.</div>
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A private pool.</div>
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The kids are LOVING it.</div>
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Arm floaties are a must.</div>
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But it really helps to have Abu & Meme there.</div>
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Ian warmed up to being on his own after about 30 minutes.</div>
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just the first time he has gone around the pool alone.</div>
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Once he got the hang of it, he didn't want ANYONE near him!</div>
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My sweet Gabi.</div>
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Terrified of the water.</div>
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Well, anything beyond the 2nd step.</div>
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But I managed to get her out there after a major screaming fit.</div>
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Sofi is by far my water child.</div>
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Just like her momma was & still is.</div>
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She will be swimming in no time at all.</div>
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Obviously Gabi was the fisher & Sofi the fish!</div>
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My beautiful boy grabbing for his Abu's hand.</div>
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Doesn't get better than that!</div>
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Summer has definitely started and I see many pool visits in the future.</div>
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I always thought "they" were crazy.</div>
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Who in the world would want to run further than a few miles?</div>
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Not I...well, in a way I did.</div>
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In my mid twenties, I started jogging.</div>
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Nothing big, a couple of miles about 4 times a week.</div>
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I stopped for a while.</div>
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<br />Trying to get pregnant & jogging didn't fit well together.</div>
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It wasn't even a thought until about 1.5 yrs after the kids were born.</div>
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Of all months to start, I decided July was the best.</div>
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<br />Don't ask me why my brain thought July.</div>
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I did well for a while.</div>
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Ran about 2.5 miles per day, 4-6 times a week.</div>
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This time the culprit was the knee.</div>
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But it just wasn't the same.</div>
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2.5-3.5 miles.</div>
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I was upping the mileage.</div>
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She is my BRB (best running buddy).</div>
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She is the reason I go on days I don't feel like it.</div>
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We started tackling the miles.</div>
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3 miles 3 times a week & then a longer jog on Fridays.</div>
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There was talk of signing up for a 10k.</div>
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By that point, we were running a 10k on Friday runs.</div>
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It wasn't a challenge.</div>
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I didn't even hesitate.</div>
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5-6 times a week with our long runs on Fridays.</div>
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February 19th was the day.</div>
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We were more than prepared.</div>
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Aren't we cute?</div>
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The race started at 7:30.</div>
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Needless to say, we weren't competing, just trying to finish.</div>
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Our goal time was 2:08, the average time</div>
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It was great.</div>
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We chatted along the way.</div>
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Enjoyed the others around us.</div>
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I ran 2:05:05.</div>
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Diana ran just over 2:08.</div>
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All along I thought it was a joke.</div>
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The drinking beer part, after a race.</div>
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It ain't so.</div>
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It is tradition.</div>
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And I enjoyed a couple of glasses.</div>
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Agreed to get ink after the run.</div>
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To commemorate our accomplishment.</div>
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Totally worth it.</div>
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Not painful.</div>
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Every time I see it, I smile.</div>
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Mission accomplished.</div>
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This triplet momma ran a half marathon.</div>
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In case you are wondering, yes...we will train for another.</div>
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And when our kids go to school, we plan on training for a full marathon.</div>
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Why not?<br />It is only another 13.1 miles?!?</div>
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It went pretty well.</div>
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Checked out a few of the vendor booths.</div>
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Tasted food from Argentina.</div>
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Plopped down for a good hour and enjoyed.</div>
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That's D...she's my running buddy.</div>
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They loved it.</div>
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They were content and CONTAINED.</div>
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Not even sure if she was in there at the time.</div>
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April flew by.<br />I don't remember most of it.</div>
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<br />Yeah, peace out April.</div>
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And give this gal props, 2 posts in 3 days!</div>
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And then I had three FOUR year olds.</div>
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I really do plan on blogging more.</div>
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Just trying to blog on the {SIG} blog,</div>
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sew, take care of kids, keep the house</div>
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semi clean, keep up with jogging, and stay sane.</div>
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How to do all that, I am not sure.</div>
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Since February, so many things have happened.</div>
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Enough that I probably can't write it all down without</div>
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We took another trip up to La Escondida.</div>
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I went solo with the kids.</div>
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My first road trip with them.</div>
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Daddy had to work all weekend.</div>
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Luckily, we had Tio, Tia, Wild Bill, Abu, & Meme</div>
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Picnic down by the little pond proved to be great fun!</div>
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Below...Ian & Happy.</div>
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Since meeting Happy, Ian has called every other</div>
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Happy & Ian have bonded for life.</div>
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The kids had a great playdate w/ their bestie, Malina.</div>
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She is in Gabi & Ian's class but all 3 love her to pieces!</div>
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Did I mention they turned FOUR?</div>
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It may be hard to top March.</div>
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It was a great month!</div>
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And let's see if I can keep up with this damn blog.</div>
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Time really does fly.</div>
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Don't let anyone tell you differently.</div>
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Is it really already half way through March?<br /><br />I will turn 37 tomorrow.</div>
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My babies will be FOUR on the 31st.</div>
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And the last year is GONE.</div>
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Don't know exactly where it went.</div>
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But it did.</div>
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I can't say I will miss the 3's that much.</div>
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They were pretty terrible, haha!</div>
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Bring on the fours.</div>
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Bring on 4 year old preschool.</div>
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Bring on self sufficiency.</div>
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I can't wait!</div>
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My babies are no longer babies.</div>
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And they surely aren't toddlers.</div>
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<br />Here is a glance of what our February was like..</div>
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Valentine's Day.</div>
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Their first time on a pony!</div>
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To celebrate the 50th day of preschool, the kids had a 50's Sock Hop.</div>
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the number 50 or they could dress the part of a 50's sock hopper.</div>
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Now, ya know I sew.</div>
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My rep at the kids' school means I had to come up w/ something cute.</div>
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After all, I do make them outfits for every occassion.</div>
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So that meant finding an easy & cute poodle skirt tutorial.</div>
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And coming up w/ Ian's "James Dean" look.</div>
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The kids were soooo excited!</div>
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It was hard to keep them still for any type of photo.</div>
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Tell me this little "James Dean" isn't the cutest EVA!?!</div>
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Miss Gabi was all prim & proper w/ her cute feet crossed!</div>
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And Miss Sofi, not happy about having her photo taken alone.</div>
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She wanted Gabi in it w/ her.</div>
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Miss Christi wanted a photo of them all w/ their thumbs up, Fonzy style!</div>
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I absolutely LOVE it!</div>
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La Escondida</div>
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What to say about this magical place?</div>
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It belongs to my parents.</div>
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It has been a long time coming that we make the trip up there.</div>
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This happened the day after Thanksgiving.</div>
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We stayed from Friday to Sunday.</div>
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The kids loved it.</div>
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The weather wasn't so great that time around.</div>
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But this time it was perfect.</div>
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Again, the kids kept busy from the time we got there to the time we left.</div>
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They rode & drove the tractor.</div>
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Picked up rocks.</div>
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Helped build a rock wall.</div>
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Cleared some brush.</div>
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Built fires in the pot belly stove.</div>
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Ate food cooked off a wrought iron skillet.</div>
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Pet the doggies.</div>
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Looked at the stars.</div>
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Played the guitar.</div>
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Sang by the fire.</div>
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Ate ribs cooked in the fire pit.</div>
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Helped clean.</div>
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Slept in bunk beds.</div>
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Yes, it was amazing for them.</div>
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The casita...it continues to grow! </div>
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Gabi finally got her turn on the tractor & LOVED it!</div>
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Sofi driving the tractor alone.</div>
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Abu was NOT helping!</div>
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Ian loved helping Abu with the shovel.</div>
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Kept him busy all afternoon!</div>
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They were pretending to be "adults" and getting gas.</div>
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Don't ask me...it was all them!</div>
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The photo of the weekend, hands down.</div>
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Gabi literally fell asleep on Abu on the tractor.</div>
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What we got to see Saturday night.</div>
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The perfect sunset to end the day.</div>
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2011 is done & gone.<br />I don't know how I went from Halloween until now w/o posting.</div>
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Well, ok...I know how but not gonna go there.</div>
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So for those of you wondering how triplet life is going,</div>
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the lack of blogging should explain it all.<br />I use to wonder why blogs died out at about 2 yrs old.</div>
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Blogs of triplet mommas that is.</div>
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Now I get it.</div>
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<br />They are a handful.</div>
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Terrible 2s...nope.</div>
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Terrible 3s...yep.</div>
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Independence, yep.</div>
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Fighting each other like a good ol' street fight, yep.</div>
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Voicing their opinion, yep.</div>
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Doing the opposite of what we say, yep.</div>
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Wanting 3 different things at the same time, yep.</div>
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The list could go on & on but at the same time,</div>
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there are many positives that happen.</div>
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They love school.</div>
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Adore it.</div>
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They have friends besides one another.</div>
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They use their manners there & are praised by the teachers.</div>
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<strike>Wish they would use more manners at home, haha!</strike></div>
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<br />They love to try to dress themselves.</div>
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Of course, that means several clothing changes a day.</div>
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OMG, the laundry is out of control.</div>
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Their imaginations run wild.</div>
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It is so neat to hear them play when they become different people.</div>
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The kisses and hugs.</div>
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Unbeatable!</div>
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And in case you wonder what the cuties look like,</div>
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these were taken at the beginning of November.</div>
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{yep, by me although Candace did an awesome job}</div>
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Miss Gabi...always a joy!</div>
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Sofi...so sweet!</div>
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One day Ian is going to kill me, isn't he?</div>
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But until then, he looks sooooo dapper!</div>
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Life continues.</div>
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A bit differently than before.</div>
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Maybe this is really the hardest part of raising triplets.</div>
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The 3's have been a challenge.</div>
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Hoping that the 4's are as magical as they say they are.</div>
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To say the least, life has been hectic.</div>
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Seems like we can't shake an illness.</div>
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Yes, I know...this is what happens the 1st year of school.</div>
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Luckily we were all healthy for Halloween b/c the kids were super excited this year!</div>
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I was overruled once we hit the costume section of Target.</div>
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And they are only 3.5 yrs old!</div>
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The night was beautiful.</div>
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The kids had the "trick or treat" down pat.</div>
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And they scored big!</div>
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Lots & lots of candy which I have no idea if we can finish eating.</div>
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Our babies sure are growing up quickly.</div>
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I can't wait what the next year brings...</div>
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<br /></div>Astridhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06969908746573166589noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5196246869538505558.post-74654626681468766672011-10-14T19:16:00.003-05:002011-10-14T20:34:48.016-05:00And life continues...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHqiltFAr53VJ6TD6BpUjHCXqo3IeA-lB05GejhQhnz29H0m8tj1nNhUPQIpdoZBsDhBb1DWWdBCzqCUgxeuiW_4K8WPgu5X0VMWtMY6mYEbHl1BNdIJs1-MOmHo8B2mcPjoteNUHwTwTs/s1600/DSC_0005.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHqiltFAr53VJ6TD6BpUjHCXqo3IeA-lB05GejhQhnz29H0m8tj1nNhUPQIpdoZBsDhBb1DWWdBCzqCUgxeuiW_4K8WPgu5X0VMWtMY6mYEbHl1BNdIJs1-MOmHo8B2mcPjoteNUHwTwTs/s320/DSC_0005.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663507709626462242" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Time just goes by.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This age is so busy.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I find myself wondering where the time goes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've talked about it in the past few posts.</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 is a whole different ballgame.</div><div style="text-align: center;">These kids are growing up so fast.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For example, Gabi can spell her name & tell anyone</div><div style="text-align: center;">our home address...yes, the whole thing.</div><div style="text-align: center;">And Sofi is just amazingly tall & bright surprising me by writing</div><div style="text-align: center;">many different letters yesterday.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Then there is our sweet boy, Ian.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We have enrolled him in private speech therapy.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It is absolutely the best thing we could do for him.</div><div style="text-align: center;">He is progressing & we are practicing at home when allowed.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">School is going wonderful.</div><div style="text-align: center;">They learn so many things & have new friends.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Gabi even has a "best friend".</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think it is amazing.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't wait to see what these kids do in the future.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g361/sig_creations/Astrid2Signaturecopy.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></div>Astridhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06969908746573166589noreply@blogger.com1