July 6, 2011

Wow-how this past month has flown by.  I can't believe it has been over a month since I posted an update on these precious, ever-changing babies. 
Personalities have definietely surfaced and these children are growing and changing every day.
 Braden continues to be very "active" we will say.  He loves to bounce and jump and has just started doing this thing where he will raise both his arms up like "touchdown" and make a hilarious face.  He is teething and has 3 teeth right now.  He is still my biggest baby and weighs approx 16lbs now. 
Brooks continues to be my squirmy little wiggle worm.  He can literally wiggle his way out of any swing/seat and then thinks it is funny when I freak out.  He has a great laugh that melts my heart and is a smart little guy.  He knows how to put on the charm and therefore has become slightly spoiled bc he is hard to put down--by everyone.  I have heard many people refer to him as "their buddy" or "cuddle bug" bc he knows just how to snuggle up with you to make it near impossible to lay him down.  He is also teething and has 2 teeth as of now.  He is still my smallest, but seems so big at approx 14lbs.
Last, but not least...Kate ,AKA "sweetheart" to her daddy, and  I can not think of a better name to describe this precious child.  She is a sweetheart through and through.  She rarely cries (other than when she is hungry) and loves to sleep.  She will smile if you just look at her and loves to squeal.  She also has a great laugh and is probably the easiest to get laughing right now.  She is also teething (yes-that is 3 teething babies!) and has 2 teeth. She is my longest baby, but not quite as big as Braden, weighing approx 15lbs.
We are working on our daily schedule which seems to be going pretty well.  For some reason, early evening is our hardest time of day--everyone gets fussy and is harder to console.  All 3 are working on sitting up on their own.  Each of them can do it, but Kate and Brooks are not quite as steady as Braden.  We have not heard any news on our new TEIS teacher, but hopefully we will hear something in the next week or so. 
Starting next week, Miss Barbara will begin keeping the babies in place of my sister in law Tara.  Tara had a great opportunity open up at work that she had to take.  We understand, but will miss having her watch the kiddos.  Thankfully, Mrs Barbara was sent our way and I think will work out great.  God continues to bless us more than we deserve!  He is so good!