Spring has sprung, and so have the babies. The last two weeks have been CRAZY, but I finally found the time to post an update. Walking Teeth Garage Sales First Warm Days New Home We Have Emerging Toddlers! In a few short weeks our littlest Bean went from taking steps behind the walker to ditching…
My little tag-along triplets. Now that the girls are efficient crawlers, and Bear has a pretty quick army crawl technique as well, they’ve decided to follow me everywhere. It’s also becoming increasingly more difficult getting pictures of all three sitting still together. A lot of action shots lately. New (and Dangerous) Territory The daycare space…
The first full week of mobility. In the blog for Week 38 I talked about how everyone was moving on their own. That was certainly an exciting milestone, but this week we experienced the reality of that achievement. Melon and Bean are both up on hands and knees, while Bear has a very efficient army…
Nicknames! Knowing how difficult it can be to find information about raising triplets, we want to share as much of our experience with these three treasures as possible. However, we also want to maintain a level of privacy for the family. Up to this point, we’ve referenced our trio in the blog as Babies A,…
Number of weeks out equals number of weeks in. That’s right, the triplets have been out of mommy’s tummy as long as they were inside getting baked up real good. And what a busy 36 weeks they’ve had. Mobility Leaps and Bounds We’re going to highlight Baby B this week, since she has definitely grasped…
Swim lessons and high chairs. Pool Safety is Important The triplet’s week started with their first swim lesson. This is a water-loving family so swimming safety is a top priority. Their parent’s chose a local swim instruction facility that utilizes an indoor, multi-section pool for small class sizes. The babies have always enjoyed bath time,…
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…
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?)…