3 of 350

I am going to post all of the 350 photos my sister took at the birthday party in Austin...3 at a time ;) Seriously...these are some cute kids!

Leash Your Children?! NEVER!!

Yes, I'm ashamed to say, I was one of "those people"...judging before experiencing. I would see people walking their children with a leash and I would gasp and judge. "I would never put a leash on my child! It is just awful!!"

Today, after recommendations from other triplets moms, I bought backpack/leashes for my trio. They are monkeys that can be used as backpacks but have this convenient detachable tail/leash attached. This afternoon I tried them out. Mack and Sophie both starting screaming after I put them on but I managed to coax them outside and distracted Sophie while letting her carry Grace's backpack (we will never call them leashes :) I pushed Grace in the stroller and held the "tails" on the other two. I felt like one of those dog walkers with a dozen dogs. Mack would go too fast, Sophie would go too slow and then the "tails" would get crossed. It was...ok, fun is not the word...I call these times adventures.

So, after having children myself, I have learned that you should never judge anyone until you are in their shoes. Leashes may actually be a necessity!

This One's For Jerry

Gracie loves her Jerry!

"We Just Do Things Differently"

Last Wednesday we started our weekly KinderMusik Class. There are about 12 children in the class, of which 3 are mine and 2 are my friend Dana's twins. Sophie, of course, loves it and had to sing and dance all alone in the center of the circle, in the center of attention. Mack was a bit shy, so insisted that he be held through a large portion of the class. He started to warm up to things in the second half but was still a bit clingy. So after an hour of standing, sitting and moving around while holding Mack and Grace I got quite a work out and am embarrassed to admit that my legs were sore the next day.

Anyway, that's not the best part of the story. As we are gathering up kids and putting shoes back on, Sophie cuddles up with this lovely mom, Julie. As I go to retrieve her, Julies asks me "So, how is it having triplets?"

"It's fun, but can be a bit challenging sometimes dealing with three 2-year olds and one with a disability." I reply. I'm not sure why I decided to be so forthcoming with this woman I just met. Maybe it was because I was feeling worn down that day or maybe it was just her warmth and sincerity that brought my guard down.

Julie then asked about Grace's disability and I explained that she had Cerebral Palsy. Julie response was "You may not have noticed but I have a disability. I am legally blind. I can't drive and I need assistance with some things. However, the disabled can do many things, we just do things differently."

I LOVE THAT!

Julie and her son Jack then helped me get the triplets out to the car.

btw...her son Jack has this beautiful long red hair. Mack and Jack have the best hair in the class :)

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John 9:1-3
As He passed by, He saw a man blind from birth. And His disciples asked Him, "Rabbi who sinned, this man or his parents, that he would be born blind?" Jesus answered, "It was neither that this man sinned, nor his parents; but it was so that the works of God might be displayed in him."

Whew...That's A Lot of 2 Year Olds

Mack, Grace and Sophie turned 2 on Aug 9 and we celebrated in Austin with their cousin Aubrey who turned 2 on Aug 19. My sister took 350 photos (she really did!), so these are just a few.

Update on Sophie

Sophie woke first from naps so I thought we would spend some alone time in the backyard looking at the flowers. So as we are walking around and talking about the "pretty" flowers (she says pretty) I noticed a HUGE mosquito on her forward so I shooed in away. Well, NOW she has a HUGE mosquito bite in the middle of her forhead. I'm expecting CPS to show up anytime :)

Mother of the Year Moment #75...

or so...I've lost count. This morning was beautiful! The kind of morning we don't typically get until October here in Dallas. Perfect for playing in the backyard. I will spare you all the details but as I'm herding my posse to the backyard, Sophie falls off the porch. I felt/feel horrible and so does she. After talking to the Ouch Mouse (she wouldn't let me put it on the boo boos), she is feeling better and strolling Baa around the house. Wearing a cute hat also makes her feel better...and me too.

Help...I Have Children Attached To Me

Allergies abound at our house and everyone is grumpy and wants to be held. So, this is what my day looks like.

Tickle Me Elmo Takes the Plunge

Last night after running the bath water, I took the kids out the highchairs and instructed to go to the bathroom for a bath. As I carry Grace into the bathroom, Mack and Sophie are standing there waiting for me (just like they know they are supposed to) and Sophie is pointing to the tub..."Elmo, bath". There is Elmo face down in the bathtub. Either he jumped in are someome threw him in. He is now drying out on the sink and will make a gurgling noise every now and then. Sophie is so upset she can't play with him. Elmo still looks happy but he's not laughing.

Great Article...Give It A Read

http://news.independent.co.uk/health/article2723237.ece

Hook 'em Horns!

Abe is ecstactic. It is his favorite time of year...football season! Today was Texas' first football game so Mack and Abe went to the neighbors' house for a watch party. The girls and I stayed home and watched the Sound of Music. They loved it and I can't wait until they know all the words to the songs like I do. I can see it now...the Lieck Family Singers ;)

Lions, Tigers, and Triplets...Oh My!!

This morning we went to the Dallas Zoo with the Jones triplets and their little brother. I have lived in Dallas for 20 years and this is the first time I have been to the Dallas Zoo. We had an excellent time and I think the elephant was probably everyone's favorite. We got lots of trumpeting elephant sounds from the kids. I bought a year membership so we plan to go often...when it cools off :)

Don't Forget Mack

I just realized I haven't posted any pictures of Mack lately. Well, here he is...sitting on his sister and contemplating his next move at the park. He is such a boy!!!

Giggly Girls and Wiggly Girls

This photo was taken this afternoon while Grace and Sophie giggled together as they tried to touch each others nose. It is the best sound ever!!!

Grace, Kat and Sophie are displaying their favorite Wiggles character. These Colorforms were one of the MANY presents Kat gave the kids on their birthday. She doesn't spoil them one bit :) (hey - do you remember Colorforms?)

Look Who Wants to Blog Now

SOPHIE!