Sean is on the move!!!

The other day Sean started to walk!!!! He is still a little unsteady, but I am so proud of him. I think he knows that we are taking him to PT and he does not want to go. When he walks he is still up on his toe, so I still have to take him. Now I need my little princess to start walking.

Broken bone

Yesterday, just before we were getting ready to leave to go to dinner to celebrate my birthday, Aidan dumped a chair on himself. Of course Aidan cried when it happened, but Ruairi and I thought he was fine. We proceeded to go to dinner. While we where at the restaurant Ruairi wiped Aidan's hand with a napkin and Aidan started to cry hysterically. Ruairi looked down at his hand and noticed that his left middle finger was swollen and starting to turn black and blue. We left the restaurant, without eating our food and I called the doctor office on the way home.

The doctor sent Aidan and I to the after hours clinic and to get x-rays. Aidan did great at the clinic walking around playing. He did not do so well for the x-rays. From the way he was moving his hand around, and fight me, I thought there was no way his finger was broke. But, 45 min after the x-ray was done, the doctor confirmed that Aidan did indeed brake his finger.

Aidan is doing well and going on like nothing ever happened. His able to still use that hand to eat, play with his toys, and climb up on the furniture.

Pictures

Here are some pictures of what we have been up to.

Aidan, Tara, and Sean

Tara

Aidan and Sean

Ruairi and Sean sliding down Grandpa and Grandma's driveway.

Tara

Sean hanging out.

Sean and Aidan jumping like monkeys after nap time.

Aidan, Tara, and Sean

Aidan

Sean, Tara, and Aidan

Aidan and Sean

Sean

Sean

Aidan, Sean, and Tara

Tara

Tara with her new sunglasses.

Aidan's new sense of fashion.

Aidan's new trick.

Tara's new trick.

Update

I can't believe that it is already April and the last time that I updated the blog was way back in January. Well, a ton has been happening with us since I have last updated the blog.
The kids were sick with colds, flu, and ear infections that started in the middle of February, and finally left us at the end of March. I was at the doctor's office with a child every week. I asked if there was some sort of frequent flier program I could sign up for, since I was there so often. I am so glad that is all over and the warm weather will be coming soon.
Very exciting news that Aidan is now walking. He is the first walker of the bunch. He started to walk maybe 2 weeks ago. I really hope the other two will follow soon. Tara is starting to stand up the middle of the room. She is so cute when she does it. She loves it when we all clap for her, and she claps for herself as she is trying to stand. Sean really really wants to start walking and he is a very good walker when you hold his hands. Sean is going to start PT again soon to help with his tight heel cord. He is always up on his toes when he is standing, and I think it is making it hard for him to walk.
Aidan and Tara have also earned their monkey tails. Aidan loves to climb, and is always climbing up onto the couch, the recliner, and the chairs. The boy is fearless, and I am just waiting for the day is going to fall. Tara is also a good climber and loves to jump on the couch. Sean loves to jump up and down, if you put him up on the couch. All 3 of them love to race up the stairs for bath time as well. All we have to say is "the gate is open", (the gate that blocks the stairs) and the 3 of them come racing. It is really cute. Aidan is usually the winner, Tara likes to take her time.
Since I have last updated I signed the kids up for a sign language class. It was a 6 week session, and I took someone different each time. Sean really loved going to the class. We learned a few signs, but I think that they all like that they had mommy one on one and got to interact with other kids.

They are ganging up on me!!!

The past couple of days Aidan and Sean have become terrible sleepers. I blame it on the mouthful of teeth they are getting, but not sleeping is starting to take a toll on me. It started a couple of days ago that Aidan would get up at 6:00 am with his mournful little scream waking the entire house up. Not good, because Sean and Tara are now cranky till nap time. Since then it seems like it only getting worse and worse each night.
Last night Sean got up around 11ish crying and did not sleep till 12ish. Then as soon as Sean was finally sleeping around 1230ish Aidan got up crying. He was up till little after 1ish. The boys slept in till 7:45 this morning, but Tara got up at 6:45 and rolled around in our bed for the next hour. Of course she does not disturb her dada she only wants to roll around and disturb me.
I really hope that they all sleep tonight.

Snow, Christmas, and Happy New Year

Chirstmas Day at Mimi and Pop's House

Our Christmas Tree 2008

Aidan and Sean looking at all the snow on the deck

Ruairi and Kelly in front of tree at Macy's in Chicago on State Street.

Aidan, Tara, and Sean in the snow December 2008

This Christmas was way different then last year. This year we actually got to enjoy the holiday. The year before the focus was feeding, and changing babies. Aidan, Tara, and Sean all like to open presents, at least for a little bit this year. I think that Tara was the most into opening gifts. She really liked the paper. The babies were spoiled with gifts, not so much by Santa, but by family. The best gift came from Auntie Moira. She gave the babies her old cell phone. Tara thinks this is the best thing ever, and loves to talk on the phone. She is so cute when she gets on the phone she always says hi dada.
As shown above we did not have a real tree this year. It is a step up from last year since we did not even have a tree. The babies enjoyed their paper tree and the best part about the tree there was nothing that they could break on it. Aidan managed to break an ornament at Grandma and Grandpa's house.
The great snow of 2008. The snow was crazy here right before Christmas. I think it snowed over 2 feet. It would have been nice if we had a snow blower. Good thing we have nice neighbors that helped to remove the snow from the driveway. The roads were so awful it kept Ruairi and I an extra night in Chicago. Not that we minded having to stay an extra night, we spent our extra day at the museum.
This year has been a year of a bunch of firsts and I am sure that 2009 will bring on more firsts. We are still waiting for someone to walk. All 3 of them are getting close, but no one is standing on their own yet, but I am sure that it is coming soon. Hope everyone has a Happy and Healthy 2009.

card

Going to see Santa

We went to go and see Santa last week, it went better then I thought, but Aidan and Tara still cried. Sean was a champ, not afraid of Santa. Things this year are much more calm then they were a year ago. Last year we barley had time for Christmas, this year I actually put out some decorations, and have some time to shop. We still did not put up a tree and I think that if we do put one up it will go on the deck. I know the babies will not play with the tree, but we just do not have the room. Our living room is an explosion of baby toys and things.

What a difference a year makes.

Last year at this time Ruairi and I spent Thanksgiving in the NICU with our babies. This year they get to come with us and eat real people food for Thanksgiving dinner. Last year the day after Thanksgiving I was up at 4 am, but that was to pump. This year I will be up at 4 am, but I will be going shopping. Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. We have lots to be thankful for this year.

Aidan, Tara, and Sean

Aidan


Aidan November 2007

Tara

Tara November 2007

Sean

Sean November 2007

Aidan, Sean, Tara

November 2007

Our Birthday

Well, the babies turned one almost 3 weeks ago November 9, but here are some clips from their birthday party.
Aidan, Tara, and Sean were all not feeling very well, and all had runny snotty noses for their party. They are cutting more teeth so, I blame most of the snot on that. They had a great family party at the house. The party did happen a little into nap time, but no one seemed to have any major melt downs. The only one that was on nap protest that day was Sean, but it was his birthday, so I guess it was okay.

Pumpkin Patch

Today we went to the pumpkin patch to pick out our pumpkins. Sean loved it, since he loves being outside. Aidan we think ate some clovers that were next to the pumpkins, since he puts everything in his mouth. Tara was not sure, she is not a big fan of sitting on grass. Over all it was a good day.

Updates

The babies have been very busy lately and it is time for me to update what is going on with us. It is hard to believe that they are going to be one years old in 11 days. Ruairi and I have almost survived a year with triplets.
Everyone is now crawling, Sean just started to really take off last week. I had to take him to physical therapy because he was not crawling nor would he pull himself to a sitting position. Sean must not like going to PT because the next couple of days he became a crawling champ. He is also starting to pull himself to a standing position.

Aidan and Tara have mastered the stairs. They love going up the stairs. We have to have a gate in front of the stairs at all time, because they will make a mad dash for the stairs if it is left open.

Tara and Aidan

Aidan is the clown. Here he is is covering his ears.

Aidan

Sean finally went for his first hair cut. His hair was starting to get out of control. Sean did really good getting his hair cut. He did move his head around, but did not cry.

Sean and Ruairi after hair cut

Sean before hair cut




This fall Grandpa tried to get the babies to cut wood with him, but the babies really are not good workers. I think Grandma and Grandpa will have enough wood for the winter.

Aidan, Tara, and Sean

Aidan, Tara, and Sean 11 months

Moving onto Milk

The babies are now done with formula and moving onto milk. Tonight they had their first bottle of milk and did great. I don't think that they even noticed that their bottles were missing formula. I am so excited that I no longer have to make formula, but it makes me sad that my babies are growing up. The babies will be 1 in 3 weeks. It is hard to believe that they are going to be 1, where has the time gone?? If anyone is thinking of a birthday present for the babies, an organic cow would be very handy. If they go through milk like they did formula I think it would be cheaper to have our own cow.

Biting

With new teeth comes biting. The babies love to eat cheerios, crackers, cheese, and the teething crackers, with their new teeth. But, Aidan has found something else he would like to chew on. His new chew toy is the crib. I went to put him down for a nap the other day, and noticed all of the little bite marks on the railing along with the paint chips in his mouth. Aidan has learned to stand up in his crib, but he does not know how to get him self down. So while he is waiting for me to come and rescue him he has taken bites out of the crib. I had to go out yesterday and get teething rails. So far the babies do not bite each other, but I am sure that day is going to come.

Updates

What is new? Aidan and Tara both have teeth. They both cut their first tooth sometime last week. Tara has learned to clap and she is so cute when she does it. Aidan has also learned to stand up in his crib and stand up next to chairs. Today while I was changing Tara, Aidan wondered into the kitchen and got stuck under the table holding onto the chair. That boy is part monkey. Sean is starting to become more mobile, but still not crawling. He is definatly starting to roll more, so it sort of gets him where he wants to go. Tara and Aidan are constantly on the move and they are fast.
Last week someone I am not sure who, since I was at work, but manage to pull on the curtain in the living room and pull the brackets out of the wall. I am sure this was a joint effort on all 3 of them since they love to play peek a boo in the curtains. I ruined their fun and pinned the curtains up out of their reach. I know that is probably the first of many things that they are going to destroy in my house.

Park Pictures

A couple of weeks ago Ruairi and I took the babies to the park to get some pictures taken. Here are some of the shots. I am so excited I think they turned out great. To see more of the pictures go to http://www.pbase.com/originart/duffy_triplets