Tuesday, April 29, 2014

10 Months Old!!


We have had a very busy month! What's new! The babies are growing and getting so big! They are really becoming toddlers and aren't our little babies anymore. Their first Easter was great and we spent time with both Patrick and I's families. This month we have signed them up for baby swim lessons! They have been to two classes so far and seem to love it! We are basically the whole class, there are only 2 other babies and both of them were only there for one class so far. Patrick and I take them with usually one of our parents since each baby needs an adult. It has been so much fun! We are getting ready for a busy summer and have a lot of things planned. Its starting to warm up quite a bit besides the last bit of rain which is awesome for getting out and about. We really can't keep them inside too long anymore, they need to get out! We have settled into a good routine now and everyone is happy!

Declan


He is still such a sweetheart and so laid back. He is usually very calm until his brother gets on his nerve.  He is still climbing everything and loves to be on his feet. He comes up to us a lot and pulls up on whatever furniture is nearby and just watches. He follows his siblings around everywhere but also love to sneak off and see how far he gets (Its not far by the way)! He still has four teeth and has figured out how to wave!

Weight and Length: No idea on weights, we won't have another appointment until they turn 1!

Eating: He nurses 5 times a day and eats 3 solid meals a day as well.

Sleep: He sleeps from 8pm to 7am still and naps almost always 2 hours twice a day. He has completely dropped a third cat nap.

Clothes Sizes: Mostly 12 month size except for a select few outfits. We are slowly transitioning into all 12 month.

Favorite Things: Baths, climbing on everything, being outside, music, sneaking out of the play area.

Least Favorite ThingsDiaper changes still are a struggle and he really doesn't when he can't get to things.

Milestones: Pulling up, cruising, climbing, and waving!

Owen


He is our clown still and has become quite the little flirt. He was the first to figure out waving and now waves and smiles at everyone he sees! He definitely isn't shy! He is very active and is always cruising or climbing on everything. He is a little leader and tries to get his brother and sister to follow him or just laugh at him. He always needs attention! He also has just 4 teeth.

Weight and Length: No idea on weights, we won't have another appointment until they turn 1!

Eating: He nurses 5 times a day and eats 3 solid meals a day as well. He is the only one that may nurse another time.

Sleep: He sleeps from 8pm to 7am still and naps almost always 2 hours twice a day. He has completely dropped a third cat nap.

Clothes Sizes: Mostly 12 month size except for a select few outfits. We are slowly transitioning into all 12 month.

Favorite Things: Baths, climbing on everything, being outside, music, sneaking out of the play area.

Least Favorite ThingsDiaper changes still are a struggle and he really doesn't when he can't get to things.

Milestones: Pulling up, cruising, climbing, and waving!

Evelyn


Look and those blues! Evelyn is a sweetie but all girl and all drama. Everything is always a big ordeal for her. She loves her Daddy and loves to explore and try to lead her brothers (although Owen isn't always easy to control)! She has caught up to them in mobility and now is just as quick. She loves to find mischief and get into things. She has 4 teeth now too! Also, her hair is growing a ton!

Weight and Length: No idea on weights, we won't have another appointment until they turn 1!

Eating: She nurses 5 times a day and eats 3 solid meals a day as well.

Sleep: She sleeps from 8pm to 7am usually and naps usually around 2 hours. She also has dropped the third cat nap.

Clothes Sizes: Mostly 12 month size except for a select few outfits. We are slowly transitioning into all 12 month.

Favorite Things: Baths, climbing on everything, being outside, exploring, books, swinging.

Least Favorite ThingsShe doesn't like to be trapped and she still has a weird thing about socks!

Milestones: Pulling up, cruising, climbing, and waving!




Wednesday, April 2, 2014

9 Months Old!!

Sorry this post has taken so long! We have been very busy lately! We made it back from Ireland (I will do a detailed post on our return travel day... it was not fun) and had an amazing time! Towards the end of the trip we started having some teething, sleep issues and are still struggling with it. Now im thinking it's more of sleep regression/ growth spurts/ teething all at once! They have started waking in the middle of the night and not napping as well so our days have been long. I think we see the light at the end of the tunnel though. Fingers crossed.

Other than that, the babies are doing great! They are getting so big and are changing so much! Their first birthday is getting way too close! Evelyn has now been mobile for a while and they all are getting into everything. Patrick and I have slowly been trying to baby proof and set up some more defined spaces for them. If anyone has any recommendations let me know! All of the gate things seem so small for three babies!

Anyways lets get on to the updates...

Declan


Declan is such a sweetie and usually very calm and chill but he is slowly becoming much more assertive when he wants things. He is very much on the move (as you can see in the pictures) and loves pulling up on anything. He is still our best cuddle monster and loves to be held. He has cut a few more teeth and now has 4! Two on top and 2 on bottom.

Weight and Length: 20 pounds 3 ounces and 28.5 inches

Eating: Nursing about 5 times a day still and eats solids at breakfast and dinner and usually another snack mid-day.

Sleep: He is a great sleeper and sleeps from 8pm-7am still (besides this little regression). He takes two 1.5-2 hour naps a day. He has basically dropped the third catnap unless we are in the car.

Clothes Sizes: 9 and 12 month clothes. We are switching to 12 month pajamas and most of the outfits fit, but so does most of the 9 month stuff.

Favorite Things: Bath time, being outside, going for walks, books, music, and climbing.

Least Favorite ThingsStill doesn't like diaper changes but is getting better. He likes the car seat now as we have switched to the convertibles and he loves sitting up more. He doesn't like being confined and when we "trap" them in the living room.

Milestones: Pulling up on everything, and climbing!


Owen


Owen is our charmer and clown. He loves to laugh and is always either very smiley or screaming for attention. He is our dare devil and loves to climb things now (you can see above how he figured out how to get on top of the shelf and has tried to climb the dishwasher too)! He never stops moving! He also has the same 4 teeth and more are coming!

Weight and Length: 20 pounds 5 ounces and 28.5 inches

Eating: Nursing about 5 times a day still but usually wants a few more minutes here and there and eats solids at breakfast and dinner and usually another snack mid-day.

Sleep: He also goes to sleep at 8pm and is usually up around 6:30am. We usually get some cuddle time in then until the other two wake. He naps for about 1.5 hours (maybe closer to 2) a day. He also will nap if he's really tired in the car.

Clothes Sizes: 9 and 12 month clothes. We are switching to 12 month pajamas and most of the outfits fit, but so does most of the 9 month stuff.

Favorite Things: Bath time, being outside, going for walks, books, jumping, laughing, exploring, and climbing.

Least Favorite ThingsStill doesn't like diaper changes but is getting better. He doesn't like to be confined either and hates it if we aren't in the area with him. He wants to be with everyone!

Milestones: Pulling up on everything, and climbing!


Evelyn


Evelyn is still quite the daddy's girl and very much a drama queen. She doesn't let her brother's take over! She has learned to crawl and is always exploring. She is a little leader with her brothers and taking them all over the house! She has also figured out how to climb (she figured out our makeshift block to the fireplace in Ireland quick!). She still has just the 2 teeth but her top 2 teeth are so close to cutting through.

Weight and Length: 19 pounds 8 ounces and 28 inches

Eating: Nursing about 5 times a day still and eats solids at breakfast and dinner and usually another snack mid-day.

Sleep: She also is a great sleeper and sleeps from 8pm-7am. She naps twice a day for 1.5-2 hours and possibly another if we are in the car.

Clothes Sizes: 9 and 12 month clothes. She is basically in all 9 months still except for pajamas.

Favorite Things: Bath time, being outside, going for walks, exploring, swinging, books, getting into things she's not supposed to, when daddy comes home.

Least Favorite Things: She doesn't like being by herself or being confined. Diaper changes are better now with her. She also hates socks. Whenever we put them on she rips them right off!

Milestones: Pulling up on everything, and climbing!