Interactions between the triplets develop more and more each week. Communication One day this week, after an especially long nap by all three babies, Baby A and C woke up first. Giving them time to wake up slowly and quietly, I simply placed them on the daycare blanket with a big rubber ball. They were…
Those who run toward danger, but in the hazardous way. Safety Barriers Have Been Added Baby B is the first of the trio to figure out mobility. At this point it’s a lot of rolling, but with purpose. She will also crawl/army crawl toward nearby objects that interest her. I believe she knows how to…
What’s new in naps and snacks at Umpa’s daycare The triplets recently spent a couple weeks at home over Christmas break. That much time with mom and they were certain to try a few new things around naps and snacks. When the babies returned to my daycare, there were suggestions on continuing these at my…
New toys at Umpa’s triplet daycare. Reading these blog posts, it quickly becomes apparent that I adore my triplet grand babies (don’t worry, they are our only grandchildren). So much so that I happily serve as daycare provider for my daughter and her husband. When they have a need — or maybe just a perceived…
Ever-changing interactions make for a fun week. Playtime Continues to Evolve Now that the babies are all solid in their sitting it has introduced some wonderful new dynamics into play time, and their interactions. Back when tummy time was the goal of the day, it was fun to occasionally place them in a circle (triangle?)…
Cold Winter Temperatures Finally Arrive Christmas break is over and time for the triplets to return to Umpa’s Daycare. While we’ve had an incredibly mild fall, winter finally hit this week. I’m not talking about a mountain of snow, but bitterly cold temperatures took hold. In A Day at Umpa’s Daycare I mention how the…
Baby’s First Christmas! When you have babies, and grand babies, their first experiences are so special. This last week was our triplet’s first Christmas and it was amazing. Somehow people managed to practice some restraint and not bury the babies in a pile of gifts (future years are sure to get way worse). Twas the…
Umpa gets to take vacation too. It’s been a jumbled few weeks right now with the daycare and general triplet updates. I had a short week watching the triplets before taking a trip with Mimi. My daughter works in education, so I returned for another short week in the daycare before she started Christmas Break….
As of Week 23 with Triplets It seemed like a good opportunity to walk you through my day with the triplets. With the holidays bringing people together, there seem to be questions about our schedule. Getting an Early Start My daughter and her husband head off to work around 7:00am, so that’s when I arrive…
Week of November 29, 2021 Calling in the Backups These triplets have amazing great grandparents who are still active enough to help with watching them. They wouldn’t calling it “helping out” but rather grateful to interact with the babies every chance they get. It’s not that I can’t care for the kids on my own,…