Firsts...

 Jocelyn came out of the bathroom at my parents tonight with a secret.

A secret only Farrah knew.

Farrah wasn't telling anyone...except Silvie.

So comical how they were keeping the secret between the tree of them.

The secret didn't last long...

Jocelyn's tooth was loose.  I mean REALLY REALLY loose.

It's strange because she hadn't noticed it was loose until just then.  I even helped her brush her teeth this morning and didn't notice.

She decided she was going to let Big Sis the Birthday Girl help her with the very delicate removal of the first loose tooth.

Chloe sat on the counter with her, and a kleenex, trying to carefully remove the tooth. 

 After several kleenex, Daddy gave it a shot, but he couldn't get it either.

It was wiggling away and needed to come out, so she didn't swallow it.

Grandma, gave it a shot.  After two small tugs, Grandma had it.

Jocelyn was so excited.  So nervous.  And then back to excited again.  The tooth Fairy was coming to see her!

Silvie was quite upset.  Not because Jocelyn's mouth was bleeding, or because her sister had a hole where her tooth had been...but because SHE WANTED TO LOOSE A TOOTH TOO!

What a BIG GIRL!

My triplets are growing up...

Camper Chloe

Chloe spent the last week in her skates at Ice Skate Camp.

She had a fabulous time and learned so much.  She improved so much during this week.  She would have just slept there if we would have allowed her to.  It was a week long all day camp.  They worked on skills and practicing techniques.  As well as learning a routine that they were exited to show off on Friday afternoon.

Chloe was ready to go!  She said her heart was beating really fast because she was so nervous!

She did fantastic.  Said she only forgot one part.  I assured her that we didn't even notice.  That made her smile.

The triplets were so excited to watch Chloe's performance on ice.  They watch her every Saturday morning, however, THIS WAS TO MUSIC.  They were tickled to be in the front row.  They kept calling out her name.  "Go Chloe, Go Chloe!"  They watched without missing a second, so proud of their big sister.

My Lil' Punkins

Pumpkins are a huge part of fall season and Halloween night fun!  I have carved some pretty sweet pumpkins in my days, especially since becoming a Mommy.  This year, I had to take the "easy" approach.  I am still not at my "normal" functioning level.  Surgery has really begun to take a toll on daily activities.  But, that being said, everyday gets better.  When it came time to crave pumpkins (times four) I decided to go easy on the knee.  Rather than spending a huge chunk of time sitting on the floor, digging out pumpkin goo, and then several hours tracing, cutting and carving...we broke out the good ole paint and "decorated" the pumpkins instead.

The Beauties had a great time with it.  They didn't have to get "pumpkin yuckies" on their hands, they didn't have to dig out goo and they were able to do one of their favorite things, play with paint.  The pumpkins were a colorful showing, although, not as gratifying as a candle lit masterpiece.  I look forward to next year , when I will be back to my normal bending maneuvering self.

Silvie is well on her way to being the artist of the beauties.  She takes so much time on her work.  Pumpkins are no exception.  She would have put layer upon layer of paint on that thing.

Farrah was so into her work she was covered from head to toe in paint by the time her pumpkin was finished.

Chloe decided to make an open mouthed pumpkin face.  That way, he could eat Halloween candy.  Smart thinking Chloe.

Jocelyn was so proud of her work, I even managed to get her to look and smile at the camera.  Normally if the camera is out these days, she is hiding in the other room, as far away from the lens as possible.

Chloe was such a big helper to her sisters. 



The First Post...

I have wanted to begin a blog, and am finally finding a few extra moments here and there. Usually at 11:00 pm but I always have been a night owl. Well, before I had kids anyway.

Matt and I are doing well, Matt is working a ton! "Keeping our streets safe" as we like to say. I have been working hard too, being a Mommy. I get paid with lots of smiles, kisses hugs and love, that's way better than any paycheck, I think. Almost 6 years we have been married, and 4 bebes later...

Enough about us...I know you would rather hear about the "little beauties".

Chloe is 4 going on 17. We celebrated her 4th birthday at Chuck E Cheese. She had a Barbie Island Princess Cake, thanks Aunt Dee! Chloe is a GREAT" Big Sissy". She loves to help Mommy (most of the time) she helps give fallen buttons (pacifiers) gets diapers, wipes and she even shares her toys! She is attending preschool and taking a Ballet/Tap class. She LOVES dance! She is a born performer! Always dancing or singing and is a great actress too. She loves clothes and shoes (like Mommy). She is a "Social Butterfly"always making new friends. She is the most affectionate child you will ever meet. She is a true GEM. Mommy's Girl!

Matt and I and of course, Chloe too, welcomed 3 baby girls into our hearts on March 11th, 2007. That was when our somewhat normal lives, became, well, not so normal. We learned we were expecting triplets on Sept. 7th, 2006. WOW! After 33 weeks of pregnancy, 8 1/2 of which I spent "living" in the "Mother/Baby Unit" at UIHC, our family doubled. Jocelyn Pearl 4lbs 12 oz, Farrah Grace 3lbs 9 oz, and Silvie Mae 4lbs were here! The trio spent 24 days in the NICU. They had very few issues. Jocelyn and Farrah were on oxygen for a short time. Feeders and growers as they call them in the NICU. We brought all 3 home together on April 4th, 2007! We needed a bigger house instantly! It was so wonderful to finally have everyone home.

Matt was away at the Law Enforcement Academy from Sept 4th to December 7th. WOW, that was a long 3 months! I guess we are even now. Thanks to The Grammas! They were here with extra help while Daddy was away! Congratulations on being "Official" to the Daddy.

We survived the first year! Matt and I are closer than ever. We learned that we can do a lot more than we ever thought we could! Some things are getting easier and others more challenging. As they say on Jon & Kate: It's a crazy life, but it's our life and we wouldn't trade it for anything."

We celebrated the Triplets' first birthday On March 11th. THEY LOVED CAKE! They were not sure of all of the people at our house starring at them though. Farrah was especially upset when it was cake time. Too many faces and cameras flashing. It was a great day and felt like a huge milestone had been reached for them and us too.

We celebrated with a party on the 29th. We had to reschedule because the entire crew was sick with the flu...YUCK!

Jocelyn is so very close to walking! She is the adventurer/risk taker! She stands alone and smiles from ear to ear. She has taken a few steps. I think she will be running soon!

We have also named her the "bully". She picks on her sisters!

Farrah is the "little tiger" she is the Mommy's girl for sure. Daddy says she is going to be the "bookworm". She stands and crawls VERY fast. She also is the one that seems to get picked on the most.

Silvie is the lover! She is the sweet one! She would cuddle all day if she could. Loves her Daddy and Grammy! She is also crawls and standing. I think she too will be walking soon.

We are all happy and healthy, and it doesn't get much sweeter than that!

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