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Triplet Toddler RE-Defines "Safe" In Shreveport, LA

- 12/31/2020 07:00:00 AM

Okay, so for Christmas, Santa Claus brought all four of my little people a trampoline to share. I KNEW that Bregon would be ecstatic, as he has wanted one of these since he was four and our friends in Tyler had one that he borrowed every weekend. I figured that the babies would adore it, too. After all, they had always enjoyed anything and everything that allowed them to boingy their way through life. It never occurred to me that my boingy -est baby, my daredevil Kaiden , would manage to actually be afraid of it. After sitting on my back porch for almost an entire week because of the rain and mud, husband finally was able to get up enough gumption to grab my eldest and attempt assembly. The whole thing went up in under an hour, as opposed to the many reviews and advice that we had read online about having to be a rocket scientist to get the whole thing assembled and together safely. My eldest, Bregon , immedia...

What Are Little Girls Made Of & Do They All Come Pre-Programmed That Way? Triplet Life In Shreveport, LA

- 12/30/2020 07:00:00 AM

I've always heard that little girls are so much different than having little boys around. Being a little girl, I always just ignored folks who said this, thinking that it couldn't be all that different. I am learning, though. Boy, am I learning! Christmas clued us into a few differences that were very surprising. On Christmas morning, everyone was very excited to see that Santa had left lots of neat and interesting things under the Christmas tree. Vivienne sat in my lap as she demanded that her big brother, Bregon, place her new ruby slippers on her tiny little girl feet. Then I handed her the new dollie that had been sleeping in Vivie's new cradle. The dollie said, "Mama" then began to cry. That's when it happened. Vivienne snatched the dollie out of my hands and gave her a huge hug. She leaned in close and laid her cheek against her dollie's, saying, "Okay, okay...alright," in an effort to "Comfort" her new baby. She then plac...

You Mean Bedtime Isn't Supposed To Be Fun?

- 12/29/2020 07:00:00 AM

Over the past week, I have had many visitors over to my home that are normally not around for the babies' everyday routine. I am finding out that I am a very lucky Mum, too! Everyone seems to be so amazed over how good and happy my tiny trio are. Both my sister and my in-law's were over at bedtime earlier this week, and each marveled over how it was laid back and tear-free. Apparently, they always had trouble getting their kids to go to bed when they were little, or something. After thinking about it, I suppose it isn't every day that you find three one year olds who can tell you when they are ready to go to sleep whether it's nap time or bedtime. Our normal routine involves dinner at 5 each night. Everyone eats until they are finished (however long that may take) and each are allowed down to play until bedtime. Bedtime is usually at six unless the babies are super tired, then they can head out earlier if they choose to do so. All I have to do i...

A Christmas Shopping Surprise In Shreveport, LA

- 12/25/2020 07:00:00 AM

Today, after we had our portraits taken with Santa at the mall, Bregon and I headed down to the opposite end to get Icee's. I had promised him one if he would help me wrangle the babies for an impromptu Christmas portrait. We had all three babies calmed down from the excitement of seeing Santa (most had cried.) They were happily "Reading" their little Santa coloring books. So we decided, upon a whim, to turn off into the toy store. I should have known better. After all, I know that this one is closing down soon and coincidentally is having a huge sale. But this store literally looked wiped out. It was as if a tornado had gone through it or worse. There were blank shelves in front and merchandise strewn all over the floor. It wasn't terribly crowded, so Bregon and I went ahead and decided to turn in, limo-sized stroller and all, and see if we could find any last minute bargains. We somehow managed to find a path that we, stroller included, would ...

Triplet Christmas Countdown In Shreveport, LA

- 12/24/2020 07:00:00 AM

It's time for the annual Christmas countdown. We are in the final stretch and have about four and a half shopping days left! Somehow, the tree has survived and is still standing tall in our living room on its antique steamer trunk base, surrounded by the play-yard that was once designed to contain the very children it aims to now keep out! My tree has been the recipient of many a Kaiden and Kian hug, and Vivie greeting. It has endured through Kaiden and his many attempts at storming the play-yard gate by repeatedly ramming the weak joints with his push-me-pull-me. It has even weathered the babies latest attempts at full contact Christmas tree jousting where it has been subjected to the babies running full tilt at it and attempting to poke it with wrapping paper tubing. My Christmas tree is a trooper, with its new stand and all. I think it is safe to say that, but we do have to make it five more days... I think that I have most of the Christmas shoppin...

Clap Your Hands If You Believe in Fairies, Shreveport, LA!

- 12/22/2020 07:00:00 AM

I am sure that by now, everyone is quite familiar with my latest toddler trio problem - CLIMBING! Why, it was just last week that I discovered Kian hanging out inside the bottom oven, Kaiden swinging from the dining room chandelier and Vivienne swinging her legs as they dangled from the back of my sofa where she had perched herself. I thought that I had figured out a way to stop the climbing from happening for the most part. I have moved every chair away from the dining room table and positioned them along the walls of the dining room and living room. I even moved the one that was supposed to be designated for the homework table that is in the living room corner. I had thought that the one that was basically useless unless you pull the table away from the wall would be safe and immune to baby-climbing. Oh, boy was I mistaken! I heard crying coming from the living room while I was in the bedroom trying to fold laundry and put it away in the dresser dra...

What Would You Do? Invasive Triplet Questions In Shreveport, LA

- 12/21/2020 07:00:00 AM

Do you stop and talk to people every time someone stops you or tries to stop you while out shopping or running errands? We were talking about this over on the Triplet Connection Forum just now, and I thought that I would ask everyone and see what everyone else does in similar situations. I know that when I am out doing things such as shopping, or taking my kids to doctor's appointments, I will get stopped by people who want to talk about my multiples. Some even only want to stare at my kids as if they were some sort of circus freak or sideshow attraction. Then there are some people who really do have nice things to say and are pleasant. I don't mind stopping to talk to pleasant people. But, there are some very unpleasant people and some that I just do not really want my kids to be around. So...do you stop for these sorts of curious people always as a general rule, or do you smile, nod and keep going in hopes that they will understand. I had an i...

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