Times 3!

So boys, you will be 22 months soon and I'm not going to lie, some things are getting easier and some things are getting harder. It is easier to get out of the house but now that you are approaching 2, we have full on fighting, biting and tantrums occurring. Now that's to be expected but when you multiple it times 3 it can be daunting. Obviously I think that's part of the struggles I'm having recently. Everything times 3 is a lot. I mean when I had Victor, we were young and although he had all the important things there were things I felt I couldn't afford to give him. I always felt that next time it would be different since we would be older and more financially set. Well we were but obviously my decision to stay home has created a tight budget and that is hard for me to swallow at times. There are things that I would love to put you in, sports classes and such but when you multiple the cost times 3, it is ridiculous. Even getting the courage to take you out on my own is over whelming. I sometimes look at people with one kid and how they can just go out to eat, no problem but with 3 toddlers and minimal funds, again not worth it. Now I do know that these things are not what's important I just wished I was in a different place by now and the feeling that we have gone backwards financially just sucks at times. I know that this is a temporary time in our lives I just hope that I'm enough for you. That having me everyday instead of activities we can buy is enough and creates beautiful men.

Back to School!



















So the Vic's are back in school! I am sure missing the extra hands and their company. We had a great summer and took a few trips. We started the summer with a camping trip in San Diego for a soccer tournament and then of course our annual Yosemite trip. Then the 6 of us stayed in one of our resorts in Indio for a few days. Vic and I finished off the summer with a trip to Sonoma and Napa for our anniversary. We really needed that away time to re-focus on us. We can get lost in this craziness. The boys travel pretty well and I think are use to being on the go. People always ask us why do we do it. I think the best answer is we loved traveling before the boys and we still want to travel. No one wants to be left at home so we all go. Of course our destinations are closer to home these days but that's ok. We figure we have to do all of this at home wouldn't it be more fun to do it at a campsite or a resort condo. I knew when I stopped working it was going to be hard but God has seemed to bless us along the way and we have felt his love.





So the boys and I are getting back into our routine. I am always trying to think of things to keep them busy. When they get bored is when trouble occurs the most. We have outside playtime and I am trying to incorporate school. They of course don't have the attention span for anything long just time to show them the alphabet and corresponding pictures. They do love it because they are mini books for them to look at. Now with Vic he was in daycare since 14 months old so I had to remember with these boys I am their daycare and need to incorporate more learning. All more boys are changing so much and although some days can be overwhelming I am extremely thankful for these moments.





Victor- So Vic has started Jr High and really loves it. He is a great kid but is starting to get a little mouthy. Nothing out of control, he's just at that age. He is about to start a new season of soccer with his new team, Manchester United. He really loves this team and likes the coach alot. We also recently received his Star Testing results and scored advanced on both subjects. We continue to be amazed by him. He has his 1st school dance coming up. Yikes!





Isaac-Now my cuddly bear has turned a little whiney. I think it's a phase or at least I hope so. He is a chunky monkey but is starting to stretch. He is really such a sweetheart though. He still loves to eat the most and is very playful. He doesn't seem shy and it doesn't take him much to feel comfortable in a new environment. He can identify his nose, ears, eyes, cheeks, hair, hands, feet, lips and knees. Now I haven't done the best at teaching them signs. He does know the few I've shown him. Eat, thirsty, sleep, milk. He is starting to talk alot more.



Words Isaac is saying at 20 months: Mama, Papa, Victor, dog, please (said twice), ball, shoe, goal, cracker, ouch, no, car, bye, where are you, I lu you






Jeremiah-He is till my active baby. He does most things first and makes sure to show his brothers, in case they haven't thought about it yet. He is not whiney at all and only crys when he really gets hurt, physically or emotionally. He gets his feeling hurt easily and is sensitive. Although he is the most daring he gets frightened by things the easiest. He is very quiet with people he doesn't know but is very chatty when he's comfortable. He also does the same few signs and recognizes the same body parts.



Words Jeremiah is saying at 20 months: Mama, Papa, Victor, dog, bellybutton, ball, shoe, goal, cracker, no, car, bye, thirsty, where are you.






Samuel- Is probably my most stubborn. He very much acts like the baby and loves to be carried around still. He tends to stay away a little bit from his brothers. Although Isaac and Jeremiah are very close they also fight the worst. Samuel is not a fighter therefore if its Samuel and either one of his brothers it's very peaceful. Samuel uses the signs the most and lets me know right away if he wants to eat or is thirsty. He tends to watch first then act. Which is the opposite of his brothers. Although he is still the smallest, he makes up for it in his attitude! He also identifies the same body parts.



Words Samuel is saying at 20 months: Mama, Papa, Victor, dog, ball, baby, shoe, goal, cracker, no (he uses this one the best and tells us no), bye bye, where are you.


Forgot to mention, when they say goal, it's with both arms in the air, and more like goalllllll! We are such a soccer family!


What a week...

Friday, May 27, 2011 9:08 AM by Serena-Mom of 4 boys 1 comments











So it's been a while since I posted and it's hard to know where to start. The boys are 17 months now. Many things have gotten easier, I mean we can pack and get out of the house probably quicker than most would think. The boys are more active. There are days when I wonder how we made it. I guess that's stating the obvious. Well this week has been stressful...




Samuel-

Anyways, we have had a big week. Most don't know unless you are close family and friends that Samuel had yet another surgery this past Tuesday. I didn't plan on talking about it but since I have made this blog, kind of my baby book to the boys, I have to mention it. This was his 4th surgery and we were hoping his last but it looks like he will have to at least have 1 more in about 6 months. He had a few things done on Tuesday and the medical terms are Hypospadias repair, correction of Chordee, and scrotoplasty. Yes it has to do with his personals and in all honesty I really don't want to get into the particulars, most can google it. It has been so painful for him and really more than a baby should go through. He has been such a trooper through it all and I just look at him and marvel at all that he has been through. Every time he goes under it is just so nerve racking and all you can do is pray. Well he goes back next Tuesday to remove the catheter. Now when they were going over his discharge paperwork, they said no horseplay for 4 weeks. LOL! Ok, you know he's a triplet, right?! Well we're trying to keep Samuel down but it's easier said then done. Other than that Samuel is doing great! He really is! He's a little guy but healthy. He still plays the baby roll too well but all that he's been through, he's earned it.



6 1/2 month stats:

weight-22.9 lbs

height-31 inches



Isaac-


Now Isaac is still my big boy and the biggest baby when it comes to fighting with his brothers. He loves to chatter and he is my chatter box. His thing right now is when you ask his a question like, did you hear what I said Isaac, he's say yes, and you'll say you did? He'll respond, I did. It really is so cute! He also love to throw the ball and although our family sport has been soccer I wouldn't be surprised if some baseball players emerge. He is also our Bam Bam! He is a big boy and doesn't always realize how heavy his hand is and usually ends up hurting someone with his playing around.


16 1/2 month stats:

weight-28.6 lbs

height-32 inches


Jeremiah James-

As he is often called because it's usually followed by Jeremiah James, no. He is still my non-stop active baby! Just this month he taught the other two how to climb up the high chair and climb out of the crib. He is always first to escape or find a way to escape. Now Jeremiah or Demiah as we call him, no idea why, is also very sensitive. He gets his feelings hurt very easily and certain things scare him when you least expect it. However if he falls and your expecting to hear him start cyring, most times he just shakes his head and walks away. Unlike Isaac if you take his toy, he wont whine and look to me for help, he'll go after who took his toy and just take it back.


16 1/2 month stats:

weight-26.6 lbs

height- 32 inches


Victor-

Well Lil Vic just finished 6th grade and elementary school and is heading off to Jr High in the fall. He ended the year with straight A's as well as receiving the Gold Presidential Award, this is for maintaining a 3.5 GPA or higher as well as scoring proficient or advanced on state testing from 4th grade to now. We are very proud of him. He is finishing up baseball and is now on a new soccer team, Manchester United, that he absolutely loves. He is a pretty happy camper right now. He is also on 2 other soccer teams, just for fun, one is a 6 a side and the other is on Friday nights with players from his team as well as a couple other teams from the area, Celtics and Barca. I know, it seems like alot but it really does get us all out of the house and the trips love going to parks on the weekend to cheer on their big brother.

We're 1 years old!

My Birthday Boys!




Isaac really enjoyed his cake!


Jeremiah was as cool as could be!


Samuel took it slow and easy.



Opening their gifts






So the boys turned 1 last Wednesday December 1st, 2010. I can't believe a whole year has gone by. Well it's been a little crazy lately, well more than usual. The boys had their 1st Birthday party, Vic's 34th birthday was a few days later and Lil Vic's soccer is in full swing. We are out on the soccer fields every weekend which is actually really nice for the boys. They have had so many 1st this year and although this isn't their 1st Christmas it feels like it, since they were still in the hospital last Christmas. So we are just enjoying it. Here are some updates on all our boys.




Victor- School President, straight A's so far this year, joined band and is learning to play the sax and has had a solid soccer season. Now although he has had some disappointments in soccer he hasn't let it get him down and has risen and continued to play with such heart. We are very proud of the young man he is growing up to be. Oh yea, he also likes a girl (crying as I type this out, wipe tear).



Isaac- He loves his milk and carbs. No baby food for him, he wants the good stuff. He is my cheese ball and makes funny faces. he also loves to move my furniture around, well anything he can move, like chairs. He is also my big boy and my big baby. He walks, says something that sounds like happy, claps, is starting to wave, and dances by bobbing his head.



Size- 12 to 18 months

Weight- 23.2 lbs

Height- 30 1/8 inches

Head Circumference- 18 inches

teeth- 7 ( 4 on top and 3 on the bottom)






Jeremiah- Now Jeremiah No, as we refer to him as, is non-stop. He is active. We always knew he would be. Although he is active he is actually a really good baby. He keeps himself pretty busy. He is also my charmer. When ever you call his name, Jeremiah No, he turns around and bats his eyes. He walks, claps, blows kisses, and dances by bobbing his head



Size- 12 month to 18 months

Weight- 21.14 lbs

Height- 29 3/4 inches

Head Circumference- 17 1/2 inches

teeth- 8 ( 4 on the bottom and 4 on the top)




Samuel- Samuel is my con artist. He loves to be carried around and plays being the youngest/baby to a tee. He really doesn't care to walk and if I could carry him around all day that would suit him just fine. He is also my shy guy or he at least acts shy in public by turn his face into his shoulder. At home he is my loud one and boy what he lacks in size he makes up for in attitude! He is cruising around the couch and has taken up to 3 steps, so walking is around the corner for him. He says mama, waves bye, sticks his tongue out and makes that pluuuu sound. I forget to mention all 3 have starting throwing their balls. Samuel also likes music and moves his head from side to side and makes monster sounds by growling.



Size- 9 months to 12 months

Weight- 19.06 lbs

Height-29 inches

Head Circumference- 17 1/2 inches

teeth- 4 ( 2 on top and 2 on the bottom)




Well all I can say is this past year is exactly what we expected and nothing like we expected. Meaning at times it is as hard as we thought it would be, yet since it becomes your norm it isn't as hard as you thought it would be. Then at times just as hard and crazy as you thought it would be it is 3 times as wonderful and fulfilling as you could ever imagine. We continue to struggle, soar, cry, laugh, love and be blessed with each passing day!

We're leaving the boys! Yikes!


My boys!


Vic, Andrew, Gio, and Kenny-6th grade camp
ISAAC:



JEREMIAH:



SAMUEL:



Well this week is more hectic than usual since I am trying to get ready to be away from the boys for the first time. Vic and I are going on a weekend cruise and although I am excited my heart hurts a little knowing I will be away from all my boys. I wouldn't say I have guilt about it because unless you have triplets and have the demands that all that entails then you really can't imagine our day. It will be nice to have really no responsibilities and to just relax. I also feel good about it because I know the boys will be in good hands and will be loved. Now all that being said, don't be surprised if you hear I was a big baby and cried.
This is also an exciting time because we are coming up on so many firsts. Their first halloween, first Thanksgiving, first birthday, and although it won"t be their first Christmas, it will be their first Christmas with their family and not in the NICU.

Funny facts:

Victor- Won his election for student body President and is the new President of Carnelian Elementary School.
Isaac-Loves to stick everything in his mouth (more than the usual) and loves to play with his wee wee.
Jeremiah- Has decided he wants everything in the bottle, including all his food. He's also my charmer.

Samuel-Believe it or not, he acts bashful when out and about but is actually the loudest and most demanding at home. He yells at me if I don't feed him fast enough. Yup he'll be just fine!

Victor-Just got back from 6th grade camp and his dad was a chaperon. He is also starting to like girls- :0(

Isaac- May be the biggest but will whine the moment his brothers touch him, he's my big baby.

Jeremiah- Will be walking soon. He is taking 4 steps at a time now.

Samuel- Is the player. He tricks people into picking him up all the time. He gives them sad eyes, whines, and puts his hands up.

We are almost 10 months!


As October 1st approaches I am so struck by how fast the last 10 months have gone by. I remember all the heartache that we went through during the boys stay in the NICU and how I use to say, I wish that I could just fast forward a year and see the boys when they were healthy. If I did fast forward then I would have obviously have missed a great 10 months. October is also the start of fall and of course all the best holidays. The holidays always seemed like they were the best when your kids were young and since we have little ones again, I am really looking forward to all the decorating and festivities. I am also looking forward to Lil Vic enjoying these times with the boys. There is also so much special meaning in this time of year and remembering to take this time to love your friends and family members and appreciating them. Two years ago this October we lost our nephew Christian at the age of 5. It was a heartache that no parent should have to go through and all we can do is stand by our family and never let his memory be forgotten. He was wonderful and the only regret I have is that my triplets never got to meet him. He would have been such a cool big cousin. They were born 1 year and 2 months after he was called home to heaven. So during this time I hold my boys that much tighter and just love them the way Christian was loved by his mommy and remember to try and appreciate every moment with my boys. Although at times our life really is crazy and over whelming we really do know how blessed we are. Not just for having our boys but for their health. They are thriving and we couldn't ask for anything more. Although our bank account may not be as deep our hearts have grown 3 times in size.


The boys went to the doctors last week and here are their weights.


Isaac Nathaniel- 21 lbs (Standing on my own)


Jeremiah James- 19 lbs 2 oz (I took my first steps already)


Samuel Anthony- 16 lbs 10 oz (Crawling now like my big brothers)

We're 9 months old now!


Victor

Isaac


Jeremiah



Samuel

Well it's September and we are getting into full swing with our new routine since both the Vic's went back to work and school. The boys are getting so big and time really is flying by. I'm not going to lie, sometimes it gets crazy and most of the time all you can do is laugh. The hardest time is at nights. The boys stopped sleeping through night around 6 months and I don't think we have gotten one night since where all 3 have slept through the night. Although I already have a son and went through this before, I was lucky the first time since Victor slept through the night since 3 weeks on and we never looked back. I've had various people tell what I should be doing or that they are not eating enough or they're not on a schedule (although they are), most of the time I just listen and nod because what I really want to say is really, how old are your triplets. I know they have the best intentions so there really isn't anything to say. Other than that life is pretty good. Would it be easier with one, absolutely, but it wouldn't be the same and we really couldn't imagine our lives without one of them. They are all unique and bring a piece of our family together. There are still times when I can't believe I have triplets. I mean really, who does that? I guess we do. Only God knew this plan he had for us and we are on this ride seeking his hand to guide us all the way. I know I pray to him often, usually in the form of oh God give me the patience to .... He knows my heart and will need to stay near by for those moments when it all seems to be too much. Believe me I have those moments. However the great moments far out weigh those and I guess that's what life is. Many unbelievable great moments and some hard ones that we look to him for guidance and support. At least that's my life.

Victor is now in 6th grade and doing so much. He is still in club soccer and also plays on a Sunday league. He has also decided to run for president at his school. I am so proud of him for having the guts to run. I remember always wanting to something like that when I was a kid but not having the guts to do it. So whether he wins or loses I am just so proud that he put himself out there. He also wants to be in band so he will be adding 30 minutes of practice a night of the saxophone on top of homework and soccer practice. He is also in GATE so his schedule is so jam packed. He really is such an amazing kid and we have been so blessed. He is such a great role model for his little brothers to look up to.

Isaac is my chunk and such a cutie. He loves to clap and has begun to stand now while holding on to something. When we took him to the doctors 2 weeks ago he was weighing 20 lbs 10 oz. Not bad for a preemie.

Jeremiah is the charmer and always has that innocent look on his face although most of the time its he who is pulling his brothers hair or using them as stepping stools to climb something. He has just started today to stand without holding on to anything. I know, we are in trouble now! I really don't think he realizes that he's a preemie and technically only 7 months old and to be trying to walk is ridiculous. He really is non-stop!

Samuel is our lil baby. What I mean is that he loves to be babied. He wants to be carried and sleep with mama and papa and is the first to wimper and put his arms in the air when someone walks in. He definitely has no problem getting a few suckers to pick him up. He has started to use his legs a little better to get himself in the crawling position so that's great and his therapy is going well.

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