September catch up

It has been way too long since I have been able to update this blog. Summer flew by spending time with friends and family.

 We also got Cedar point passes this year and enjoy going and watching the children have a wonderful time. We also went to soak city, the whole family and thanks to my best friend Abby and her Mama Deb we were able to enjoy our time there.

I cannot thank them enough for making our life so wonderful, they are an amazing help all the time! Anytime I ever need help, I can always count on Abby to be there for me. She has never once told me no, even though I know she's busy she is such an amazing help, and amazing friend, and a sister from God!! The Thompson family has always made me feel so loved, and so special! I am definitely blessed with extended family like them!!

Before we knew it school was starting for Eric. he got a promotion this year, becoming a high school principal!! What a blessing that was to him, and to all of us! He has worked so hard for this and I couldn't happier for him to know that his dreams are slowly becoming a reality.

Also, Allison started her first day of school at the end of August. What an adjustment of lifestyle that has been for all of us!! Alli was so excited to go to school, dressed absolutely beautiful and had her book bag on waiting to go to school. I sat there and watched her as she was filled with excitement to be starting her first day of school and my heart ached that my little girl was growing up so fast. I took her to school and she smiled and looked around at the other children. All I wanted to do was to turn back time. We took the usual photos that all parents do, getting them in front of your house, and showing how your little girl grows up in front of your front door. We also took the pictures walking into school and standing with her name tag. I watched as she walked into the room like such a big girl and she wasn't even phased that I had to go. As I walked out of the school my heart began to pound and the tears filled my eyes, I wanted to be as brave as she was but deep down inside all i wanted to do was cry. I got in my car and the tears began to flow, my little girl is growing up. I let myself cry for a few minutes as I drove home and then I remembered her beautiful smiling face. I thought if she could be strong and so could I.  I waited until 3 o'clock to go pick her up, I drove to the school with all three babies and myself and waited in the parking lot to go in and get her, I was filled with so much excitement I couldn't wait. I walked inside and as I watched her in the classroom smiling, I was relieved to know that my little girl was just fine. And each day since she is extremely excited to go back, I couldn't be more proud of her!! She also started ballet and tap class on September 5, and loves it!! I can't help but giggle as I watch them and the monitor dancing away and having a good time. The little ballerinas all lined up in a row I've the sweetest thing I've ever seen!!

The babies are growing up so fast, each one of them have taken on their own personality, yet they are so much alike. They are nine months now and soon to be 10 months on September 12. Brandon now has three teeth and the cutest smile to show them off. Lexie broke two teeth shortly after Brandon did, and I little sweet Dawson still has no teeth, but a sweet toothless grin. Dawson is on the verge of crawling, it will happen any day now. Brandon is shortly behind him, but loves to scoot backwards on his back, he is definitely mobile!! Alexis is still content to just sit there and be sweet, she loves to say hello wave hi and bye-bye, and loves to dance to music or with anyone who wants to dance with her.

The babies are now eating solid foods, any time you eat anything around them they all start to fuss wanting to taste whatever you have. I never could've imagined how wonderful it was to have triplets until I had my very own. I was like everyone else thinking how hard it must be to do it but, now being on the other and I wouldn't change my life for the world. Yes, it's busy. Yes it's hard!! Do I ever sit down… Sometimes. How do I get anything done?? I really couldn't tell you, but I do. Do you ever have time for yourself? Yes, I make sure I have time for myself. Baby Einstein's, and cartoons for Alli, give me a little time to exercise and sit down for just a few minutes. No, the TV is not our babysitter, but it gives me five seconds to breathe, and go to the bathroom without a screaming child.

Are the baby sleeping through the night? Were still working on that, but keeping my fingers crossed we might just be there. Last night was the first night we only had to get up four times. Four times may sound a lot to you, but four times to us is a major breakthrough. When getting up 18 to 20 times a night… I'll take four times anytime!!

 Do you and Eric ever have time for yourself? Well, we do our best to spend time together, most of our time is together with the children. We are okay with that, we wanted nothing more than to be parents!! So most of our time is with her children but, we do lay in bed and talk about things and laugh, we do make sure that each other knows how much we love each other !! Life is constantly busy, with things always on our plate to get done. But life is amazing! Extremely blessed!! And we love every minute of it!!

Much love, 
The Talbot Family of 6