It's all about Charlotte

And she is on the move! The first of the babies to crawl. She sees what she wants and then she's off. No more flipping and flopping - up on all fours and off to the races. She has been at this for about 2 weeks, but the last couple of days she has mastered it. Just a little while ago she traveled across the room and into the bathroom. The bathroom is tile. It slowed her down a little (less traction), but when she sees something she wants she goes for it. Look at this shot - sheer determination!


The video says it all!!!

Now the fun of keeping up with her begins!!!

???????? Guess Who ????????

Santa

The holidays bring visitors

It's no secret - making the rounds during the holidays will be at a minimum this year. So if you want to see the triplets, you will have to travel to Mt. Airy.
I was lucky enough to have some time off last week. Lucky because - Jennifer got sick. She came upstairs to help get the babies ready and was wearing a mask and gloves. I sent her back down and took over for the rest of the day (This was Sunday before Turkey Day). I got through Sunday with a little help but was concerned for Monday. I had to work Monday but was off the rest of the week. Jennifer's dad was up to the challenge. He even changed diapers - poopie diapers and not one, not two, but three of them before lunch was even over. He was a great help and I'm sure he was glad that I was off the rest of the week. Jennifer went THREE full days without touching a baby - I don't know how she did it. Jennifer's sister was in town so she helped too. I called my Mom for some help on Tuesday. She will do anything for triplet time, so without much notice she was on her way. She had spent most of the day Saturday here while Jennifer went shopping and I cleaned the house. Here is a shot of her getting all the love she could handle.

The next visitors have been itching for some triplet time since they were born. They were suppose to go on the camping trip with us but had to cancel due to their son playing football. I am sure we will make up the camping trip later. Here's Luke finally realizing how overwhelming it is to handle triplets.

Andrea has it handled.

They came by on the Sunday that Jennifer first got sick. Jenn was so sick she could not even poke her head out to say hi or bye. With her being sick it made the visit with Luke and Andrea not only pleasant but needed. They got the full experience - nap wake-up, changing diapers, putting on daytime clothes, getting bottles ready, feeding babies, getting food ready, feeding food, (of course) play time, and back to bed for an afternoon nap. I wish I could say that they would be back but I may have scared them off.

Our next visitor came by the Friday after Thanksgiving - Lauren. She is a long-time co-worker and great friend. She is also the self proclaimed #1 fan of the triple-smith blog. She will take anyone on in a triplet trivia contest. She lives in Marietta but her mom lives just up the road from us. Here's a shot with her and her daughter - "Luvin on sum babies"

We went to see someone special today. Can you guess who?

My next post will let you know who!!!

One Little, Two Little, Three Little Indians...

The babies made it through their first Thanksgiving and were able to share in all the festivities. They started their day off with a modest breakfast (had to save room for the big lunch) and watched their first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Then while we were getting food ready the babies made them some Indian head bands - no one wanted to be a Pilgrim.

Chief "Sitnpoop"

Princess "Wiggleworm"

Princess "Fuzzonhead"

Fourth Little Indian - Princess "Shakeabooty"

Now it is time to eat. They joined the family at the kid table (sorry Joe - we ran out of adult seats).
They even got to enjoy some traditional Thanksgiving day food. Apple Turkey Cranberry and Green bean Casserole. At dinner the got some Pumpkin Apple.
Of course after we all stuffed our bellies we vegged out and watch some football. Maybe next year we will have a halfway decent game to watch.


The night is almost over so here we are getting the last few moments together.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE

Weigh In

Today they went to the doctor and here are their current stats

Ellie - Wt - 13 lbs 8 oz Ht - 26"

Evan - Wt - 15 lbs 10 oz Ht - 27 3/4"

Charlotte - Wt - 14 lbs 12 oz Ht - 26 1/2"

They are happy & healthy