The girls had their 3 year follow up today. NO SHOTS! Yay!!!! They all had their hearing and eyesight checked. Looks like we'll be making an appt for all 3 to see the eye doctor soon since they didn't pass the eye test. They've seen the eye doctor before so we're not surprised by this news. Their hearing is great and they can all touch their toes (guess that's part of the check up lol). Here are their stats:
Emily: weight - 29lbs which is 40% Height - 37.5in which is 50%. She great 4" since last year!!!! And she gained 5lbs. Imagine growing 4" and only gaining 5lbs?
Hailey: weight - 23.8lbs which is not on the growth chart. Height - 36" which is 25%. She also grew 4" since last year and she gained 2lbs.
Hannah: 24.4lbs which is not on the growth chart. Height - 36.25" which is 25%. She grew 4" and gained 2lbs.
So all 3 of them grew 4" since last year!!!! The doctor isn't worried about their weight. We went over their diet and they eat well - they're not picky with what they eat and we offer plenty of variety. It's just that they are very active, have high matabolisms and seem to have a good gene pool for being petite.
I had a lapse in 'mom' judegement today. We were getting to the doctors office RIGHT on time so I wanted to make sure we didn't waste any time getting inside. Every time I take the girls somewhere, I get them out of the car one at a time, put them down next to me and say "Stay here - don't move." I say it with a stern, you-better-listen-to-me-if-you-know-what's-good-for-you kind of voice. In my haste to get them inside - I took Hannah & Hailey out of the car, put them down without saying anything and then looked at Emily (who was taking her sweet time getting out of her car seat) and I said to her "C'mon - we gotta hurry and get inside...we don't wanna be late." Well what I didn't realize is that Hannah & Hailey heard last statement and took it as 'Go on ahead without me'. By the time I got Emily out of the car and turned my head (I mean...it literally couldn't have been more than 30 seconds) Hannah & Hailey were walking accross the parking lot ALONE. This place is MOBBED with cars. And they're walking through a main part where people driving are looking for parking spaces...not looking for wandering 3 year olds in front of them. MY. HEART. SANK. A split second. That's all it takes.
Luckily for me - there were no cars coming. I said "Hannah" and she heard, realized what was happening and she and Hailey came back to me. I could see the look on Hannah's face. She was going through her head "Uh oh..I'm in trouble. I shouldn't have walked in the street. Oh no. What was I thinking. I could have been hurt. Oh no." I could tell she KNEW what she did was dangerous. But I also knew she didn't do this on purpose. She didn't run away from me. She didn't run accross the parking lot. She was simply walking to the doctors office. But she had forgotten to take me with her. I didn't yell at her. I got down to their level and said "Listen - it's very important that you ALWAYS wait for Mommy. It's too dangerous to walk through the parking lot without me." She knew this already - but she's 3. And it's MY job to make sure she's not walking alone...not hers. Hailey was an innocent bystander in all of this. She was playing follow the leader...in this case Hannah.
After the office visit we came home, ate lunch and the girls took naps. It warmed up nice outside so we went out to play! I set up their t-ball game and they all took turns learning to swing a bat and hit the ball. At one point they were all playing in their playhouse. I was sitting on the grass. Hailey came to tell me something and as she ran away from me she looked back at me. Well Hannah was running towards me...but looking back at Emily. Yup. Just as they each turned forward they smashed heads. Hailey's nose went smack right into Hannah's head. I was up off the ground before it happend. I HEARD the crash. Then I saw the blood.
As I scoop them both up, one under each arm like I'm carrying 2 footballs, I yell at Emily "Emily get in the house now!" She had no idea what was happening but she knew it was urgent. Emily gets in the house, I toss Hannah on the floor and grab the 1st thing I could reach out of the freezer. It was a cup...one of the ones that has some liquid on the side so you can keep a drink cold. I toss it to Hannah and tell her to put it on her head. In the meantime I grabbed a towel and had Hailey holding her head back while I'm trying to stop her nose from bleeding. Hannah had a big knot on her head which was fine - ice would do the trick. I thought I held enough pressure on Hailey's nose to stop the bleeding so I switched out the towel for a real ice pack which I found in the freezer. Told her to put it on her nose and used the moment to calm down and switch laundry. But I guess I didn't wait long enough cuz I heard Hailey say "Ewwww". I look up and find her nose gushing blood again. Ugh. Back to the towel...more pressure...more time.
We iced the wounds, cleaned up the blood, talked about looking in FRONT of us when we're running and then headed back outside. We walked around the block and then headed to the park for some time on the playground. It actually was a pretty good day :)
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
3/29/11
It's hard to find titles to these posts sometimes. I'm not feeling creative so I'm just gonna give it today's date.
The girls and I started off the day being lazy. Our new routine in the new house is that Pete gets up 1st. He takes a shower and gets ready for work. The girls wake up usually before he's left so they'll all come into our room and climb into our bed. We'll put on the TV and let them watch Mickey Mouse or Dora and I'll get up and get myself ready for the day.
After I showered and dressed today - the girls still wanted to stay in bed. So I climbed back in bed with them and we just chilled for a while. Finally one of them had to pee so we all got up. We had some breakfast and the plan was to go to the post office today. We were going to mail out a package to Cousin Christina and get some stamps to mail out our thank you cards. But then Pete text me and said that Lord & Taylor was giving away $15 to the 1st 200 customers today. And our plans changed :)
I gave the girls bath, got them dressed and we headed to the mall. We got our $15 to Lord & Taylor and then went about our normal mall browsing routine. I say routine because the stores that we frequent had employees that knew us. Disney, Build-A-Bear, Pink, the Candy Store & Gymboree. We don't buy things at these stores. We say Hi to Mickey (and I'm waiting for the sunglasses to go on sale. Right now they're $4.50 each - but last year I grabbed them for $1.99). We go into Build-A-Bear and they get all excited to see 'their' bears on the shelf. So they say Hi to their bears (while screaming to me "Mommy! Look! It's my bear! I have that one!!!"). We browse the Pink store. I love that store. We hit up the Candy store for some 'gooey fish' aka: Swedish fish. And we've been going to Gymboree because they have THE most adorable bathing suits for the girls that I LOVE. But - they are a 2 piece (picture shorts and a t-shirt but bathing suit material). And each piece is $22. So that's $44 x 3. I can't afford to spend that much $ on bathing suits!!!!!!!!! So I'm waiting.........because I just KNOW that they will go on sale. THEY MUST. And they have matching pink/white polka dot sun hats but those didn't go on sale either and the store only has 2 left now. So we'll just wait and see. In the meantime - the girls enjoy browsing with mommy.
Usually at some point we make a pit stop to the bathroom. This mall has a kids bathroom, with a tiny toilet and sink just for toddlers. They love it so I love it and it keeps us all dry and happy.
The Easter Bunny will be at the mall Friday. Looks like we'll be back there this week :)
After the mall we headed to UConn and had lunch with Kim. She was kind enough to buy them a WHOLE BAG OF CANDY......EACH. So we took ONE piece and agreed that they could leave their bags with her and each time they visit they can have another piece of candy.
After visiting Kim - the girls went to Pete's mom and stayed there while I went to the gym. Emily fell asleep late so when I got there to pick them up around 4:15 she had just woken up. Then it was home for dinner, some play time and then bed. Hannah & Hailey went right to sleep since they didn't take naps. But Emily was wide awake. So I went and got her and we baked cookies. And we ate cookies. With milk. And had some good quality time. Then she went to bed and fell right off to sleep. Tomorrow I'll be sure to tell Hannah & Hailey that whatever Emily is talking about must have been a dream. There's no way I would have gotten just ONE child up out of bed to help me bake and eat some cookies.......
The girls and I started off the day being lazy. Our new routine in the new house is that Pete gets up 1st. He takes a shower and gets ready for work. The girls wake up usually before he's left so they'll all come into our room and climb into our bed. We'll put on the TV and let them watch Mickey Mouse or Dora and I'll get up and get myself ready for the day.
After I showered and dressed today - the girls still wanted to stay in bed. So I climbed back in bed with them and we just chilled for a while. Finally one of them had to pee so we all got up. We had some breakfast and the plan was to go to the post office today. We were going to mail out a package to Cousin Christina and get some stamps to mail out our thank you cards. But then Pete text me and said that Lord & Taylor was giving away $15 to the 1st 200 customers today. And our plans changed :)
I gave the girls bath, got them dressed and we headed to the mall. We got our $15 to Lord & Taylor and then went about our normal mall browsing routine. I say routine because the stores that we frequent had employees that knew us. Disney, Build-A-Bear, Pink, the Candy Store & Gymboree. We don't buy things at these stores. We say Hi to Mickey (and I'm waiting for the sunglasses to go on sale. Right now they're $4.50 each - but last year I grabbed them for $1.99). We go into Build-A-Bear and they get all excited to see 'their' bears on the shelf. So they say Hi to their bears (while screaming to me "Mommy! Look! It's my bear! I have that one!!!"). We browse the Pink store. I love that store. We hit up the Candy store for some 'gooey fish' aka: Swedish fish. And we've been going to Gymboree because they have THE most adorable bathing suits for the girls that I LOVE. But - they are a 2 piece (picture shorts and a t-shirt but bathing suit material). And each piece is $22. So that's $44 x 3. I can't afford to spend that much $ on bathing suits!!!!!!!!! So I'm waiting.........because I just KNOW that they will go on sale. THEY MUST. And they have matching pink/white polka dot sun hats but those didn't go on sale either and the store only has 2 left now. So we'll just wait and see. In the meantime - the girls enjoy browsing with mommy.
Usually at some point we make a pit stop to the bathroom. This mall has a kids bathroom, with a tiny toilet and sink just for toddlers. They love it so I love it and it keeps us all dry and happy.
The Easter Bunny will be at the mall Friday. Looks like we'll be back there this week :)
After the mall we headed to UConn and had lunch with Kim. She was kind enough to buy them a WHOLE BAG OF CANDY......EACH. So we took ONE piece and agreed that they could leave their bags with her and each time they visit they can have another piece of candy.
After visiting Kim - the girls went to Pete's mom and stayed there while I went to the gym. Emily fell asleep late so when I got there to pick them up around 4:15 she had just woken up. Then it was home for dinner, some play time and then bed. Hannah & Hailey went right to sleep since they didn't take naps. But Emily was wide awake. So I went and got her and we baked cookies. And we ate cookies. With milk. And had some good quality time. Then she went to bed and fell right off to sleep. Tomorrow I'll be sure to tell Hannah & Hailey that whatever Emily is talking about must have been a dream. There's no way I would have gotten just ONE child up out of bed to help me bake and eat some cookies.......
Monday, March 28, 2011
Library
Today the girls and I headed to the library. Followed by naps and then painting some egg cartons.
Somehow Emily seemed to be all grown up today. 1st was this morning when I noticed she put her pants on backwards. Usually I don't say anything about how they put their clothes on. I'm happy if they do it! But for some reason I said "Look Emily - your tag is in the front. How about you turn your pants around and put the tag in the back?" Her reply: "Mom - just cut the tag off. I don't need it." Way to think outside the box kid :)
Then later tonight we were cooking dinner. Emily said to me "Mommy - you making Mickey Mouse pasta?" I said "No - I'm making steak tonight." Her reply "Awww Man!!!" as she runs off. So funny!
Somehow Emily seemed to be all grown up today. 1st was this morning when I noticed she put her pants on backwards. Usually I don't say anything about how they put their clothes on. I'm happy if they do it! But for some reason I said "Look Emily - your tag is in the front. How about you turn your pants around and put the tag in the back?" Her reply: "Mom - just cut the tag off. I don't need it." Way to think outside the box kid :)
Then later tonight we were cooking dinner. Emily said to me "Mommy - you making Mickey Mouse pasta?" I said "No - I'm making steak tonight." Her reply "Awww Man!!!" as she runs off. So funny!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
T-Bowl
Well yesterday after the girls woke up from their 2.5 hour nap - I knew we had to do something or else they'd be up all night. So we scooped out some bird seed into 3 separate containers and headed to the school yard. We fed the birds and then played on the playground for a while before walking back home. The girls were so excited to feed the birds...they kept saying 'C'mon birdies! Here's your food!' Well on the way back...we saw a bird pick a worm out of the ground and eat it! So funny! The girls were like "No! Your supper is over there!"
Then today - we went and hung out with Lucy, Alex and BriBri. We found our way to T-Bowl and had SO MUCH FUN! The girls loved it! I would have never thought to bring them bowling. But Lucy suggested we go as something different to do (usually it's off to the mall). They didn't have bowling shoes that fit the girls so they ended up wearing their own shoes but that's ok. Better for me :) With bumpers up and brief tutorial...they were good to go!
After spending most of the day with Lucy and her girls, we headed home for dinner and bed. The girls were quick to fall asleep after a long day filled with fun.
This is a really fun age to be around the girls. They love trying new things and it's the simple things that keep them entertained. You should see their face when we see a water fountain. It's great! They love to push the button and have me hold them to drink some water. I wish I could get that excited over something so small!
Then today - we went and hung out with Lucy, Alex and BriBri. We found our way to T-Bowl and had SO MUCH FUN! The girls loved it! I would have never thought to bring them bowling. But Lucy suggested we go as something different to do (usually it's off to the mall). They didn't have bowling shoes that fit the girls so they ended up wearing their own shoes but that's ok. Better for me :) With bumpers up and brief tutorial...they were good to go!
After spending most of the day with Lucy and her girls, we headed home for dinner and bed. The girls were quick to fall asleep after a long day filled with fun.
This is a really fun age to be around the girls. They love trying new things and it's the simple things that keep them entertained. You should see their face when we see a water fountain. It's great! They love to push the button and have me hold them to drink some water. I wish I could get that excited over something so small!
Friday, March 25, 2011
mall
The girls and I stayed pretty busy yesterday. 1st we went to story time at B&N. Then they went to Pete's moms for a bit (so I could work out). Once I picked them up - we headed to the mall for the rest of the day. Well a good majority of it anyway. We didn't get home until around 4:30 and we had left the house at 10 so that was a pretty long day. Rosemary watched the girls last night so Pete and I could go out. Then it was home to bed. Busy day but fun.
Today we just hung out. The girls are sleeping right now...once again they asked to take naps. The weekends are usually pretty busy so I might keep them home today rather than taking them out somewhere. We already colored and played with some bird seed. We also baked a pumpkin bread...yummy! (Well I haven't tried it yet - I'm just assuming it's yummy).
I had a woman tell me at the mall yesterday that the kids weren't mine. She said it was impossible for me to have had 3 kids at one time. Actually I'm not sure she insuated they weren't really mine - I think it was more along the lines of she thought I was lying about their ages. We were at the candy store and had more important matters to tend to. Like what color tootsie pops we all wanted!
Today we just hung out. The girls are sleeping right now...once again they asked to take naps. The weekends are usually pretty busy so I might keep them home today rather than taking them out somewhere. We already colored and played with some bird seed. We also baked a pumpkin bread...yummy! (Well I haven't tried it yet - I'm just assuming it's yummy).
I had a woman tell me at the mall yesterday that the kids weren't mine. She said it was impossible for me to have had 3 kids at one time. Actually I'm not sure she insuated they weren't really mine - I think it was more along the lines of she thought I was lying about their ages. We were at the candy store and had more important matters to tend to. Like what color tootsie pops we all wanted!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Day at home
We spent the day in today. Well - except for a walk around the block (twice) with our umbrella's. It's snowing again ugh. But I did post a new video on their youtube so head over and see my proud mommy moment :)
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Mystic Aquarium
My brother Andrew took the girls to the Aquarium today. They had a blast...and so did I! I was able to get my hair done, go to the gym and get some grocery shopping done. I even managed to make a really nice dinner. All in one day! I need more days like today...........
The girls had fun telling me all about their trip - they mostly enjoyed the Penguins. Andrew had fun as well. This was his first solo trip with the trio. Not an easy undertaking...especially now that they're potty trained. But he managed like a pro. They even stopped at McD's on their way back for lunch! He said the girls were very well behaved and there was no fighting. This is what I love to hear. :)
Tomorrow we're expecting more snow *gasp*. Welcome to New England. 70 degrees last week...snow this week. Luckily LB & Kristin are in FL enjoying some time with Mickey Mouse (making sure Disney is ready for us in 2 years!). They get to miss out on the snow.
The girls had fun telling me all about their trip - they mostly enjoyed the Penguins. Andrew had fun as well. This was his first solo trip with the trio. Not an easy undertaking...especially now that they're potty trained. But he managed like a pro. They even stopped at McD's on their way back for lunch! He said the girls were very well behaved and there was no fighting. This is what I love to hear. :)
Tomorrow we're expecting more snow *gasp*. Welcome to New England. 70 degrees last week...snow this week. Luckily LB & Kristin are in FL enjoying some time with Mickey Mouse (making sure Disney is ready for us in 2 years!). They get to miss out on the snow.
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