The boys are finishing up their naps and I just finished making some yummy chicken salad for Wade. So I have to make this quick!

I started the weekend off by making some warm fleece hats with ear flaps for the boys and finishing up some super warm shoes for them to eat, chew, and play with wear.

Saturday was great! Georgia beat Auburn and Alabama's victory over Miss St means we're 11-0 baby! woo hoo!

Sunday I had to clean. ...clean and clean. I do NOT understand how all I do is CLEAN and yet my house is never clean. Last week we had a lot going on, so I got behind and had to play catch up yesterday. That I get, but most of the time I have no idea what happens. Ugh.

Sunday night we loaded up and went to the Fantasy in Lights March for Babies. I had all 5 boys, all but one did good. The one, who shall remain nameless [Wade Lloyd], is still whining and complaining today. I got lots of great pictures I'll share later tonight. There were so many walkers there, I'm anxious to find out how much money they raised. We walked with our neighbors and fellow triplet moms Jen and Ginny. The lights were pretty and it was neat to be able to take pictures right there beside them. I'm sad I never made it to the area with hot cocoa, cookies, and more importantly t-shirts. I wore my t-shirt from 2000 and I was hoping to start a new, post-triplets collection. I may call them about getting one...

Lots more to come later! Gotta get meal #3 of the day ready for the boys, they're starting to rumble back there!

I'm taking Tucker in the morning to get his head scanned, we'll probably end up with a helmet....UGH! Not happy about that, but, we don't need a crooked head boy. We got their 2nd Synagis shot today. After waiting an hour and a half they told us they only had enough meds for 2 of the boys, but more was in route with no clear time frame as to when it would get there. By the time I came home and started feeding the boys oatmeal and banana's they called and said the shot was there. So, Wade came and took Brayden back. I know it wasn't their fault, but it sure caused a kink in our day.

We've been eating little green peas this week...YUM! The first bite I gave Carter literally made him throw up. He started gaging and then, up came all his milk. Eventually they've all grown to love, or at least eat peas without vomiting.

Taylor reading his book to me and his captive audience of cans while I cook.

Note to self: NEVER, NEVER LEAVE CARTER IN A CHAIR WITHOUT DOUBLE STRAPPING HIM IN!

Carter is such a ham!

A handmade bag, which includes:

Mary Kay Private Spa Collection Mint Bliss scrub for feet

Mary Kay Private Spa Collection Mint Bliss Feet Fizzies

Wooden foot shaped brush

Homemade Lavender scented Foot Bath Salts

Toe dividers

Foot shaped Callous Scrubber and Brush

I hope you enjoy it!

Thanks for all your support! Love you!

Yesterday we took the boys for their 6 month well child check up. Here are their stats:

Yesterday's visit was a rather lengthy visit. The doctor was very complimentary of the job we're doing with the boys. That's always nice. And he gave us a case of formula, that's even better! We discussed giving the boys a flu shot, which we ultimately did. This is a decision that has really weighed on my mind. I did a lot of research and decided it was best since they were preemies. Preemie babies are considered to be at a higher risk than full term babies when it comes to respiratory illnesses (the flu often turns into pneumonia). So, after weighing the benefits and the perceived risks, I decided the shots were a good idea. In my research I found that the vaccine is no longer made with a live virus and it no longer contains harmful preservatives like mercury. You can read more on the CDC website or here. This is one of those hard decisions that all parents have to make. I don't know if there's a right or wrong answer, it's just a personal choice. Many people are afraid of the flu shot (myself included until this year), but I'd say if you do research it, be careful of the articles you will find against the vaccine, make sure they're a reliable source. Much of the information is based on some one's incorrect interpretation of the vaccine. So, after reading many of the articles I was left feeling like I could not vaccinate and them get sick and I feel awful or I could vaccinate and them get sick and I feel awful... Isn't being a mom great?! = )

We are going for a scan on Tucker's head to be sure the flat spot is just a flat spot and that his plates haven't fused prematurely. We may end up having to put him in a helmet to shape his head, but we're hoping not. It's not 'severe' but definitely noticeable.

We're also going to be taking the boys for a developmental evaluation of sorts. The doctor said this is something that all high risk babies go to automatically, but because my boys were never in high risk, they are not in the system. He said he wasn't going to recommend it, but since I have concerns about Tucker, he'll give us a referral to go ahead and let them evaluate all 3 boys. Now, when I say "concerns about Tucker" I don't mean anything huge. I just mean Tucker seems to be a little weaker and 'limper' than the other boys. I know I should not compare them... I know. But I'd feel better if a professional looked at them and said they're fine. Then I'll quit comparing... Uh hum.

They are doing everything the 'milestone' list says they should be for their chronological age. They respond, laugh, coo, sit up with minimal assistance, eat from a spoon, roll over both ways, etc.

Much to my dismay, they are all becoming tummy sleepers. There's no holding them back. No matter how many times I flip them back over in the middle of the night, they flip back to their tummy. The dr says they are out of the high risk stage for SIDS, but it still makes me so nervous.

We go back when they turn 9 months, but the good news, NO SHOTS at 9 months! woo hoo!

oh, we've been exploring winter squash lately, yummy!

As I'm typing this, it has just been announced that our next President is Barack Obama. My boys and I all voted. The babies were a big hit at the precinct.

After we voted we did the American thing and went to WalMart. (Sorry Jenny, I'm trying to break the WalMart habit!)

Tucker found something easier than his thumb.

Got a pair of socks and 30 minutes? Make a sock monkey!

But be warned, it can be painful!

2 more to go once my fingers heal up!