Tiff's Turn

I'm thankful for babies who sleep at the same time and wake up happy. I'm thankful for Aria adoring her siblings, and her wanting to help me feed them their oatmeal cereal. I'm thankful that while it doesn't get easier, it does get more fun. I'm thankful the outfits I ordered for the triplets' baby dedication this Sunday all fit perfectly.  I'm thankful I'm going out tomorrow with other triplet moms. Have you thought about what you're thankful for today?

Now that Levi is done with his "paternity leave", I am home on my own this week. I am thankful he had two weeks vacation time to use to help out and to bond with our newborns. Last week, I had a practice run of being on my own. Levi and Colbin went out together to run errands, go to the dentist, etc. and were gone half a day. They also spent a lot of time outside with Aria. I have to say, being on my own was a success! I'm thankful I didn't have triplets my first pregnancy because I don't think I would have been as calm about it as I am now. I do have some helpers dropping in here and there, but for the most part handling three babies and a two year old on my own isn't too crazy yet. Our routine keeps me sane and it keeps the kids sane too. I am thankful we have parents close by to help out. My mother-in-law took the first shift of helping me get the babies to their 4 week check-up today. I am thankful for beautiful, healthy babies. ...

When's the last time a summer in Missouri has been this mild? I'm thankful I can take my girl on walks in the middle of the day without it being too hot hot hot. The view on our walk of our pond has been taken over by lilies pads, though. What a mess! A and I both perspire a tid bit on our walks, but that doesn't stop Aria from wanting to stay outside after our walk. She usually insists, especially once she sees her car parked in the garage. peek-a-boo! I am thankful for sunny days to play outside. I'm thankful my sister and mom got us out of the house for a bit to do some browsing at Hobby Lobby.  Aria loved the flower isle. After all that fun, I'm always thankful for nap time. Have a great day!

The #ElfforHealth challenge for today is to make a list of 20 things you are thankful for. I love my list: 1. Jesus While maybe sometimes I complain about volunteering at the Christmas Pagean t in the orchestra this year because of all the time it takes away from me and my family, ultimately it is the least I could do for the one who died an agonizing death for me. 2. Levi This week has been a very trying time for Levi and me, but especially Levi. Even though he is hurting, he still steps up to be the man of our house and takes care of us. Levi is a true leader and I am proud to call him my husband. 3. My mom Last week my babysitter got a 24 hour stomach bug and couldn't watch Aria. My mom came over for the day to watch Aria. Not only did she babysit, she also cleaned up the house for us and did laundry. It was so nice to come home to that. 4. My job I love my job. Teaching can be very stressful and always involves working more than the typical 40 hour wee...

Today I am thankful for: 1. a sleeping baby on my chest. It gave me some down time to put my feet up and cuddle all at once. 2. A vehicle that has made it to 200,000 miles so far! Go Honda, go! (Yes, Levi took that picture going 59 miles per hour. He said, "The great thing about iPhones is you just swipe and it's hands free...almost.) 3. Night runs. Tonight wasn't a fast run, but it was peaceful and relaxing. Just what I needed.  4.  A silly baby girl that makes me laugh. What are you thankful for?