Triplets Everywhere!

Why is it that I never noticed things that happen in threes before I had the triplets. It's kinda like when you get a new car, you suddenly see that everyone is driving the same kind. Now I notice little things EVERYWHERE!

I was only about 2 months along when I first had one of these experiences. As a Kindergarten teacher in our district, I participate in screening our incoming kindergarten students for the following year. There was a set of triplets that were being screened that year. How ironic, right? I was lucky enough to talk with their mom and she gave me contact information for the Mothers of Multiple group that is nearest our town.

Then there were the triplet goats and pigs at the fair over the summer. I'm sure I was the only one walking around taking pictures of them simply because they were triplets!

At our recent trip to Children's Wonderland, I had a couple more of these 'triplet moments'. I have been to Children's Wonderland for many years, as it was something that my parents took me to when I was young, but I've never noticed the triplet connection.

This is one of my favorite displays at Children's Wonderland. I can remember this display from when I was a child, but I don't remember the triplet bunk beds. Isn't it funny how that would stand out now! Do you think our house is big enough for triplet bunk beds? I have a suspicion that Malachi would be the one on top kissing the ceiling! :)

Triplet mice sleeping in a match box. I can remember when ours were first born and we used to put them in the bouncy seats together. It looked very similiar to this.

And finally you have my triplets. This was at Children's Wonderland as well.

Family Day at Preschool and Illness

Wednesday was family day at Malach's preschool. Josh and I took all three kids there for the day and we had a great time. We got to see how the Malachi goes throughout his schedule and how he interacts (or doesn't) with his classmates. He's doing really well and we're so proud of him, but it seems that he is still playing along side of the other kids. It's only been three weeks and we expect it to get better. We're pretty positive about his improvements!

Aiden and Madelynn had fun too and they (for the most part) blended right in and followed along. We did find that 3 hours was TOO LONG for us though. Aiden and Madelynn became over stimulated and Aiden began to cry and whine. So much so that I had to force him into his coat and carry him to the car. :(

Over all it was a great time and we look forward to next month's family day. Except I think we might send Malachi for the full day and the rest of us will just stop in for an hour or so. :)

Unfortunately, at about 6pm that night, Madelynn and Malachi started vomitting...alternating about every half hour. Josh and I kept rushing them to the bathroom, while the other one cleanedd up the mess. Aiden didn't vomit, but had it coming out the other end. Poor kids! :( Luckily it only lasted until about 2am. Malachi had to miss school for the first time on Thursday because we were concerned to send him after vomiting and sadly he missed his Christmas party. At least he doesn't realize he missed it. :(

Lights Set To Music

The Toledo Zoo has one display that the lights flash to the music that plays. The kids loved this part. I got a short video of Aiden and Malachi dancing to it. Sorry it's dark, but it was dark outside so it's the best I could do on my camera.

The Lights Before Christmas

In addition to Children's Wonderland, we visited the Toledo Zoo for the Lights Before Christmas as well. They kids were much more into it than last year and they loved the musical lights. Madelynn in the bee hive. We warmed up in the children's area.
Also in the children's area, the kids got to be birds in a nest.

Malachi and Madelynn with mommy.

Don't they look excited to be bundled up and out in the cold?!?!?

Children's Wonderland

We went to Children's Wonderland in Toledo on Saturday. It was smaller than usual since they moved it to a different location at the last minute, but I'm excited that they got it up and going and we were able to go. Grandma Ham with the trio. And yes, that's what the kids call her.
The trio in front of a pretty tree. Group shots are difficult so the fact that they are all looking the same way is a great accomplishment.

Looking at the elves.

Malachi and Madelynn rode the train. Aiden wanted nothing to do with it.

Here are some recent conversation from our, now very talkative, children...



We were driving by Kohl's when this conversation happened.



Aiden: "That Kmart mommy"

Sharon: "No, that's Kohls, baby"

Aiden: "Kohl's"

Madelynn: "Kohl's Baby....Kohl's Baby!"



I think from now on it will always be Kohl's Baby! :)

*****

Josh and I were sitting at the table when Madelynn approached me whining. She says, "I burped on my cup." Josh and I just looked at each other. Then she yells at us and says, "NOT FUNNY!"

*****

Malachi (rubbing his head), "My butt hurts."

Sharon, "Thats not your butt."

Madelynn (patting Malachi's butt), "This is your butt."

*****

I was getting clothing set out for the kids last night and Madelynn was helping.

Sharon, "will you get me a pair of socks for Aiden?"

Madelynn, "okay." She hands me socks for her.

Sharon, "okay, you can wear these with your outfit, but I need a pair for Aiden."

Madelynn (looking at me like I'm stupid), "no mommy, Aiden's fine."

*****

"I FUN"

Malachi seems to be enjoying preschool and his teacher says he is adjusting great...better than they expected. Today when he got off the bus, he told Diann (our nanny) "I FUN"! That's something that he's never said before. He's been in such a great mood the past two nights and keeps repeating, "I fun...I fun....I fun..." I love that my boy is having a great time going to school. It makes me feel a ton better about the choice we made.

**I hope to get some video of Malachi saying this, but ran out of time tonight. I'll try to get it tomorrow and add it in.**