St. Nick's 12/6/2008

Mom this is crazy!!!!

Jason your nuts ... I'm otta here

all of us at 4 months - 12/8/08

3 months

Where have you ( I mean me ) Been !!!

Well,
I think I can finally get back to writing ...........
Sorry my new years resolution didn't start right away. The babies are growing by leaps and bounds ... we are 6 months already ...2/8/09. I was cleaning the bottles and thought we are half way finished with this......... were did the time go... it was really fast although seemed relentless and slow at times and often so fast I felt like I missed it.

O.k. a little up date ........... then pictures - ( I need blogger to help me - my photos won't upload)

I have been in physical therapy for my back and now my new knee problems, thankfully it is all restrengthening and toning - too bad it's not a quick fix, but it did get me a new gym membership I'm using to get back to normal. Thankfully I might be able to do something for myself - I keep thinking April is almost here.
As for Jason & Kyle - their birthdays will be here soon. Hopefully they will start settling down a bit soon. Jason is gearing up for kindergarten and Kyle is trying to keep up with him as much as he can. As for Kyle he is potty training and trying to do his best.
Now far the stars of the show......

Molly had a hard month .... she was visiting the E.R. too frequently .... at first we thought she was having a strep infection but it is very rare for her age, then she started doing a twitching/shaking motion that seemed to resemble seizures. So after a few tests she is a normal child with a quirk or hyperstimulated reflex (diagnosis by a pediatric neurologist) vs. reflux, so we will soon find out... She is rolling all over and talks and laughs constantly.

Kurt is still smiling from ear to ear, happy as ever and getting longer rather than fatter. He loves to cuddle... wish I could do that more.

Meghan is very vocal at times, but is still the chubbiest and cutest baby. She has an occasional bad day but is cooing and giddy at times. She is not rolling yet but is always checking out her siblings and making sure they know she's the boss. It's fun learning their personalities and enjoying their special moments.

Cole is the strongest and most peaceful baby we have. He enjoys trying to crawl and focus on your face a lot. He loves pulling blankets over his head and is soo cute in the morning to say hi too. I light up when I see him smile ......it's a beamer.

The article - online too!

here's the link to the article and pictures from yesterday.................

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/lifestyle/stories.nsf/parenting/story/F92DC475A2D4059B8625752F00067E3C?OpenDocument

will update you about our changes around here soon
Jill

St. Louis Post - Lifestyles Section

We have had the pleasure of having David Carson from the St. Louis Post follow us over the last few days. For us it was normal, everyday life that we allowed him to view and photograph. We were honored to have him visit, outwardly present the busyness and controlled chaos of our lives in print. It may seem easy or smooth going, but to those with multiples we want it to seem that way so we are in control of our lives and our happiness. Although I will say it is hard at times, it is the quiet moments we cherish, the smiles we hold on too, and the peace of knowing we did our best every day for our health and theirs. We love our children and that is why it becomes easy.

here is his take on our lives over the last few days.........

http://videos.stltoday.com/p/video?id=2731360

Thanks David,
We really appreciate the time you spent with us and we did enjoy your prensentation
Jill

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

Look for us in the Lifestyles Section of St. Louis Post Dispatch on Janurary 3rd, 2009.
I plan to keep up soon with my blog and get you up to speed with our chaos. Especially since the babies are starting to sleep through the night. Enjoy these times they are precious and unreplaceable.
Love Ya,
Jill

What we have been up too - in November.

Man it has been a long time since I've talked....

Well the month is going by quickly - the days faster.

I cannot believe the babies were 4 months on December 8th.

I am trying to recall all of the special moments we have been up too.

Here's the list -

Went out on a date with my husband and friends, managed to tailgate and attend a Rams game, visited the pediatrician unfortunately quite often, physical therapist and plenty of Black Friday Shopping lately. As for the real news ......... the babies are all growing like a weed and catching up with their adjusted age for weight. They started the RSV shots each month and seemed to tolerate them alright. The have awakened and are starting to smile, coo and laugh out loud. I am happy to let you all know we are starting to get some sleep....


Some Firsts ............
Kurt is leading the way ...
he laughed out loud and smiled a lot in November especially the 23rd.
he rolled over on the 25th and gets his head up high on the 16th.
mom's nick name for him is smiley - he is content and just smiles and coos constantly
right now he only cries when he is hungry or stinks his pants.

Cole is the strongest baby, physically. Very masculine! He has changed the most in looks and behavior. He used to be very cranky, now he is content and below laughs with a large grin across his whole face. Cole does let you know when he wants you though.
He laughed also with Kurt on the 23rd. Actually they laughed out loud at each other together.
So far gets his head up but would rather be on his back.

Molly is also a very smiley girl but loves to be held. She sucks her thumb and twirls her hair/ear like her aunt carol. We are trying desperately to stop the thumb sucking, but she is winning. As for laughing not sure if she has belly laughed yet but she did smile on her Dad's birthday Dec. 1st, plus she likes to get her head up and look around too.

Meghan has plumped up and looks adorable. She is the crankiest of the group, but is battling a bad reflux. So far she hates to be on her stomach while awake, but loves to sleep that way. She especially lets you know she wants you to pay attention to her and flip her to her stomach at 4:38 or 4:39 a.m. each morning. She Coos like none other and is precious when she gets her smiles out, they too explode across her face like Cole. She is very strong, physically also and is my biggest baby. Her Firsts November 24th smiled and cooed. lifted head on the 18th of November.

They Currently weigh ..............
Kurt 13lbs.
Cole 13Lbs. 5oz.
Molly 11Lbs. 2oz.
Meghan 13Lbs. 8oz.

Plan to update with pics tomorrow
Jill