The Way We Roll

The babies outgrew their infant carriers, and therefore also our Triple Decker snap and go stroller, months ago so we were in need of another stroller. We love our massive red jogging stroller but it is too wide for single doors ruling it out as our primary stroller. Once again, being a part of the local multiples group proved to be helpful as I found a used Runabout in very good condition. When kept in good condition, these triplet strollers have good resale values, making it more reasonable to have multiple strollers at once. I scrubbed the new stroller down just in time for it to dry before our doctors appointment the following day.

Grandma also bought the babies a wonderful Choo Choo Wagon for their birthday! I will spare you the details but we finally received the wagon and assembled it in time for the babies to have their first stroll this morning. Not to our surprise, Hayden was a bit uncertain at first, Payson had the ride of his life and Madison chilled back and relaxed. As we continued around the block, Madison sunk lower and lower and lower and even dozed off a time or two.

Early this month I got sick with that awful stomach bug going around (which I call "nature's detox"), and 10 days later the babies were sick within 30 minutes of each other. The next 8 hours were long and tough but thankfully Keith got home early from work so we could tag team. Lots of consoling, sheet changing, sink baths and toasting bread would follow and keep us busy through the weekend. If you've never seen three one-year-olds dry heaving over and over, I can tell you that it is truly a sad sight.

The babies are always in each other's spaces and are constantly getting stuck, sat on, or crammed here and there (sounds like when they were in the womb!). Here you can see how two got trapped between the piano and changing table as a result.

We introduced a plate to Madison (I've decided to tackle the training one baby at a time) and she is doing great with it!

Payson proudly helping load the dishwasher.

Hayden with Kitty-cat showing off her six big teeth!

Hanging out on Valetine's Day

And last, but not least, here is Hayden picking up a sock with hands that are already full. And, no, this is not the first time we've seen her do this as she went though a period of about a month where she would hold a handful of snacks in both hands and pick up more off the table using only her mouth. Silly girl!