Yep - I'm a little behind on things... somehow the last couple weeks got away without any updates. The time I usually devote to photo uploading and blog writing was used instead on making photo books for Mother's Day - doesn't take long to get behind, and then the days just sort of pass on by and the things on my "to do" list carry on over... I have a feeling it's just going to get worse!
Anyway, a belated Happy Mother's Day to all the mother's out there. I told Travis that it really wasn't my first Mother's Day since we've had Tehya 6 years now! However, I will admit, this one was a bit more special. I still sometimes find it hard to believe that we have three little babies - it's almost like we're living someone elses life at times! Yet, I know we wouldn't trade it for anything. So, on to the girls and what they've been up to in the last couple weeks...
Sleeping has improved though we're still waiting for the day they ALL sleep through the night - just til 6, that's all we're asking! They have all cut it down to [usually] only one bottle during the night. Our bedtime routine starts between 8:30 and 9:00 (though there have been a few nights we've started much earlier - we can only take so much fussiness!) The girls usually take their last bottle pretty well and Ryann and Hadley both go down pretty easily... Ryann especially - the girl goes out like a log. Brynley on the other hand - she's a tough little cookie and it usually takes a rock with each of us before she finally goes out for good. She is now entertained at bedtime with the fish projection up on the ceiling - that girl likes her fish (the fish swing is still her favorite) - and spends at least a little bit cooing and talking to her buddies. It's really hard not to be amused... Then it's anyone's guess on when they'll get up! We've been surprised too many times that we no longer try to predict who will be up first. Typically Brynley wakes up first and then the other two wake later on. Ryann's had a couple nights in a row where she slept 9 and 10 hours - but we think she might be going through a growth spurt since the past two nights she's been the first one waking up hungry! Needless to say we've bumped the amount she's eating! At any rate, we're all getting more sleep than we were - though we still have room for further improvement!
The girls have all started grabbing everything over the past couple weeks - it's both cute and annoying all at the same time! Cute when they're grabbing toys and whatnot, annoying when they're grabbing at the burp cloth while we're feeding them! Hadley and Brynley are still the 'talkers' - they're sweet little voices have gotten a little louder and we're hearing new sounds daily. We've officially documented Ryann's first laugh! She had let out a giggle here and there over the past month, but now she does it on a regular basis and I can honestly say it brings tears to my eyes when I hear it... nothing sweeter than a baby laugh!
They've all been practicing rolling over - I think it's Gama's mission to get them rolling over by the end of the month. They're all getting pretty close - Hadley and Brynley lift their heads to high and really look like they're trying to tilt on over. Ryann is just so darn strong that she swings/kicks her legs and about flips herself. She's getting a little better at tummy time, but isn't as big of a fan as the other two. So - as I sit here writing this - I can hear Brynley in the front room talking to Gama and it's cracking me up... she really loves to have conversations.
Aunt Mary Jo came a week ago and helped us out while Gama went home - Grandpa had a surprise party for her birthday! The girls were excited to meet Mary Jo and I think we all had a good time while she was here. Probably the most amusing thing that happened was when she arrived at our house from the airport - the girls were all napping (went down at 10:30 am that morning)... they proceeded to nap until 2:00!!! This is not normal for them, and I had to laugh that it was on the day that Mary Jo arrived - she was so itching to get her hands on them, but did wait until they woke up! The weekend went by in a hurry, as they tend to do, but Mary Jo got some quality time in with each of the girls and they all enjoyed lots of playtime!
With our house on the market we're having to keep things a bit more picked up and organized - which is difficult with three babies making a mess (okay, it's mostly us making the mess, but it's really their fault somehow). We've had a handful or so of people come through the house, and it gets us out of the house on a nice long walk. The girls continue to love it outside and we've been lucky that the weather has actually been wonderful down here - with a few super hot days thrown in, but better than most years!
Travis is starting to interview for a couple different jobs up in Omaha - it would be nice if he found something before we decide on a house to rent! Or at least it would narrow down location choices! That's about it in our world.... gotta get back out there and play with the girls! Below are a few pictures from the last couple weeks - we've fallen behind in taking pictures as well!
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| Hanging outside |
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| Twin tummy time (Brynley left, Hadley right) |
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| Aunt Mary Jo & Hadley |
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| Again! Again! Brynley loves the wind in her face |
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| Ryann - kind of a serious expression as she take a break from kicking |
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| Aunt Mary Jo and Hadley enjoying some conversation |
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| She had all three girls under control! |
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| On Mother's Day - playing with the girls in the front room |
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| Brynley on tummy time! |
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| Brynley & Hadley kicking, playing, hitting each other - just another typical day |
