My very FIRST girls' night out!

April 2007. It's been that long. No, I'm not joking. I was I was. The truth of the matter is that since April 2007, things have been hectic. A little recap for those of you just picking up on the blog...

April 25, 2007 ~ Todd gets struck by lightning.
May 2007 ~ Trip to St. Augustine, FL to visit Todd's best friend.
Early June 2007 ~ Decision to do IVF.
Late June 2007 ~ Start IVF cycle.
August 22, 2007 ~ Egg retrieval & hospital stay for overstimulated ovaries
August 25, 2007 ~ Embryo transfer
September 3, 2007 ~ I'm pregnant!
September 25, 2007 ~ The BIG ultrasound. We are having triplets!

The whole time, I was working. That is until December 17, 2007 when I was put on strict bed rest. That was the end of any future nights out for a very long time. So, you see, I really deserved it. I've missed having girl time w/ my BFF, Stacey.

I met at her apartment, had a cocktail. Let me tell you that my cocktail was very weak b/c I am no longer the drinker I use to be. Ok, I'll admit it, I can't have more than 2 w/o feeling it the next day. That was my limit for the night & I'm proud to say, I stuck by that limit. Not only b/c of the next day but also b/c I have 3 kids that depend on me to make it home.

In other words, no risky behavior. I think I am a certified adult now. My, how priorities change. The thing is that I'm ok w/ that change. After a snack of appetizers at a really GOOD Mexican/Spanish restaurant & my 2nd drink, a frozen margarita, it was off to see a fabulous 80's cover band called The Spazmatics that Stacey has been trying to get me to go see for 2 years. They were all the hype! Besides, if you haven't figured it out, I'm a bit of an 80's fan.

I had a curfew. Yes, a 35 year old woman w/ a curfew. Originally it was 11 but b/c of the late start since Todd had to work late, I pushed that curfew back to midnight. I made it home at 12:02.

It was a fantastic evening & I'm glad I got to spend some quality time w/ Stacey. BUT, I gotta tell you, that is going to be a once in a blue moon activity. Let's face it, I'm getting older. I'm not old but my body can't handle the abuse. Totally worth seeing my babies' smiling faces the next morning.

I do think dinner once a month is in order. Curfew a bit earlier but still some good girl time w/ my BFF. We need that time together, for our friendship, for our souls. I may be a full time mommy but even mommy needs some girl time.

Potty Training

I'm scared. It isn't going to be easy. I don't want to spend all my time in the bathroom. The small 1/2 bath downstairs. No thank you. It gets too crowded. You'll see what I mean when you get to the pics.

See, this is how it works. One wants to go on the potty. It takes about 15 minutes of sitting there for NOTHING to come out only for them to promptly poo in the diaper a few minutes later. Yes, I've tried keeping them on the pot longer. No, it hasn't worked, obviously.

Back to the point. Ones asks & well, you know what happens. Monkey see, monkey do. The other 2 have to be on the pot. It's hectic. Really hectic & well, there isn't much room. But I already mentioned that.

Not sure how we are going to proceed w/ the potty training. We got a book that claims to potty train in a day. I'm not sure how that will work but I'm willing to give it a try. At the very least.

If that doesn't work. God help us. I'm willing to hear any advice you may have to offer, especially if you have multiples. And for the record, we have not officially started. The time we spend on the pot is really more to get to know it.

Gabi wanted to read during her special time on the potty. Yes, it is a People.

The girls together & of course, Ian wanted in on the action.


So his pants & diaper came off. And he got on his own potty.


I know they'll kill me one day for posting these pics, hehe.

Some of the stuff I've been making :)

This is what has been keeping me busy. Yes, that busy. Did I mention that I'm also trying to raise triplets? Um, yeah. So that is why I've been lame about writing. Well, that & the fact that Todd & I went out-of-town this weekend. Sans kids. Alone time. It was great but not long enough.

Yes, I just said "not long enough". I think I might be ready to venture out longer than 24 hours. GASP!

Anywho, I picked up some really cool red/white/blue fabric on red tag clearance & have been sewing like crazy. I'm enjoying it & the skirts, shorts, dresses & accessories are really cute. I'm talking super cute. And since the girls are getting in to posing, they have become my models & muses.








I've also made Ian some really cute matching shorts but he didn't get to model them today. Daddy is working late which means I'm a busy momma. Gotta go!

And the winner is...

MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
And my beautiful Gabi Girl!

WOW!

I'm just totally stoked.
Don't know if I have much more to say than that.
I have never really won anything BIG like this.

Check out the announcement on her blog...

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I just hope she will take pics of all 3 kids.
YAY!

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PS ~ More blogging to come.
I promise, I haven't been slacking.

Ian's new "braces"...SMO's.

I'm not sure that I will call them braces b/c the truth is they look like ankle supports. They are cute. I like them much better than the old clunkers. Happy we had the clunkers but much happier that we don't have them anymore. No more bruises for all of us. Him, me, Sofi, Gabi, Daddy, & anyone else that plays w/ him.

Look at the difference...the 1st pair are AFO's & bulky. I think I mentioned the bulky part, right? Oh & the bruises caused by these things, horrible. Oh, I mentioned that too.



The new SMO's, AKA Sure Steps.


From the front, you can't even see them.


From the back & side, you can barely see them AND, he can wear regular socks!


We left the AFO's at the orthotics office w/ Jason. He collects them & goes to Guatemala once a year, where the kids that need them can use them. The USA won't allow the braces to be refurbished & given to another child. Sad. At least we can help another child.

I can't wait to see my little man on the move!

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Triplet Company :)

Boy, I'm late on writing this one. Susan came over w/ Ava, Andrew, & Mia about 3 weeks ago but this is the 1st time I've had a chance to look at the pics & blog about it. Her kids are adorable & everyone seems to get along so I hope we get to do more of these although I don't know how many of them will be outside.

Susan & I have met quite a while ago, when she was 18 weeks pregnant w/ her triplets. I had just had mine, about 3 months before. Our friendship grew as she got closer to delivering & even more so in the days, weeks, & months after her kids were born. I was 6 months ahead & tried to impart any wisdom I had, sometimes just an ear to listen more than anything else.

It has been good having someone that "get's it". If you have had more than 1 baby at a time, you understand & if you've had 3, you understand even more b/c the truth of the matter is being a triplet mommy ain't easy. To have someone understand is a God send.

Susan & I have clicked from the beginning & I'm glad. I hope that we start having more playdates again!

Here are some adorable pics of our kids playing.

Miss Ava


Miss Mia & in the background, Sofi is checking out Susan's camera.


The handsome Andrew


5 of the 6 kids. Ian was getting in to trouble.


This is the trouble Ian was getting in to...Susan's bag!


Andrew, Mia, & Ava loved playing in our wagon!


I hope they enjoyed it as much as we did.