Me, myself and I

Let's face it...

I have not been taking the necessary time to escape from reality.
Time to relax, time to revamp, recharge, refocus.
Because of this...there are a few aspects that are suffering.  My sanity.  My family.

My number one IS my family, which in the last several months, I am sad to say have had way too many "grouchy mommy" moments.  Way too many "just a minute, while I finish this."  More than enough "be patient, Mommy is almost done."  Too many feelings of Mommy is too busy for me right now.  Too many emails, too many contracts, too many phone calls, too much paperwork, too much follow up, too many meetings.
Mommy is stressed and therefore, my number one feels it to full extent.  MY FAMILY WILL COME FIRST.  My wonderful husband, he is patient, thank heavens, or I'd be up a shit creek.  Enough said.  He doesn't deserve that.  He deserves the real me.  Not the overstressed model.  My Beauties deserve all of my attention...all of the time.  Which is the Mommy I always hope to be and try to be.  But I feel like I am failing.
Simply stated, I have too much on my plate.  I need an overhaul.  I need to get back to what is the most important to me.  Because that man and those four little girls are all that TRULY matter in this life.

So what does that mean?  Well I guess it's time that me, myself and I have a sit down.

Winter sucks (and so does my triplet stroller)

Winter really seems to be dragging it's feet this year. I have to admit, the Beauties and Sugar Mommy have a serious case of cabin fever. Worse than I have ever had it. It's even worse than when I was in the hospital for 9 1/2 weeks on bed rest with the triplets. Yes...it IS that bad. This winter has produced so much snow. It is so difficult to take the girls out when there is snow on the ground. I know you are thinking, why and maybe stop complaining and do it? Well...Have you ever tried pushing a triplet stroller in the snow? To say it is a pain is an understatement, way under. It is horrible to push without snow, so can you imagine? Then when we get where we are going, which is usually a mall, four huge coats (mine is always left in the van. As if I need a coat, I'm probably sweating bullets before we back out of the driveway.) four hats, eight mittens. Huge bag with three extra outfits. Just in case someone (or three) has an accident. My wallet, because we always have to have money for something. The under carriage of the stroller is horrible! You cannot fit an empty envelope under there. So I always end up trying to balance the coats on the "steering wheel" which sucks, because the damn stroller is so hard to maneuver without coats being invading my space. Next is the matter of trying to keep three almost three-year-olds IN said stroller. It's a miracle if they stay in it for five minutes. No, I'm serious. Sometimes, if I am having a brave day, I will let them "walk" which almost always leads to the three of them scattered...Mommy following fast paced trying to keep up with their "walking". Not to mention trying to be sure they are ALL in my sights at ALL times. Which as you can imagine...it a challenge I have mastered.
You may be wondering why we go to such a LARGE area to get out. I can explain that too. We tried the library twice, both times they were too "wild" to be in a "quiet" place. The second time, the other moms in the toddler story time group made wounding eyes at me the entire time we were there. Yes, the Beauties were having a great time. Standing, dancing, and dropping their snacks all over the carpets. We haven't been back to story time. (We have LOTS of books at home, right?) Oh and the other issue with the library...have you ever been over to our house and watched the triplets select the books they want to read? The entire collection from a nine box shelf on the floor in seconds. This happened in one aisle at the library, right after story time. The second reason why we have not been back.
We have "Tot Time" at a couple local rec centers, however, EVERY SINGLE TIME we go...we come down with some terrible cold, or stomach bug. So I tend to try to stay clear during winter months especially.
If anyone has any suggestions of fun things to do...I am all ears.
I am ready for spring. I am ready to be outside everyday. At the park, on a walk, even just in the back yard.
Spring? Are you on the way? I'm here, but my patience is fading...

Monkey packs-trial run

I had high expectations for the monkey packs. The Beauties have been wearing them around the house for the last several days. Happily leading each other around form room to room. We decided to give them the true challenge and use them outside the home. The Beauties and I went to pick Chloe up from school yesterday. They started out so happy to walk "free."
I literally felt like I was being strangled by the monkey tails. The girls still went three different directions. The packs didn't help me much there. In fact it made things more difficult. Oh well. I also have to say, I felt really weird using them. I know they will be used again...just maybe not for a while. I think I will stick the the stroller for a while longer. If nothing else they each have a really cute backpack...or a new lovey to cuddle with.

Snotty Mom Club

Snotty Moms...I don't understand them. I can honestly say I am not a member of their posse. In fact I wanted to throw a "hip check" at a couple of them today.
Let's start at the beginning...
I decided yesterday that the triplet beauties and I would hit story time at the local library this week. They LOVE books. We have not taken a trip to the library since before they were born. I felt it was past due. So we went. Story time began yesterday at 10:30. After I took Chloe to school, we had breakfast and packed up and headed out. When we arrived, there were mostly older kids there. Four and five year olds. The librarian at the desk said that we could give it a try and also informed us that the "tot" story time was on Mondays and Tuesdays. We decided to give it a try. The librarian reading the story, made a comment directed toward us and a few others with younger kids, that she would begin with a short book, and see how "things" went. Funny because the triplets were paying more attention than a majority of the older kids. Hmmm. We headed out after the second book to explore the library, they had a great time. We even checked out some new books to take home.
Yes...back to the snotty mom club...
Since yesterday went well, I decided to give it another shot. The other library in town has "WEE Read" on Thursdays. This one geared to toddlers. Right up our alley! We arrived and the beauties were very excited. We went in and the librarian in charge of the story time greeted us with welcoming smiles. Commenting on never having triplets at story time before. She gave them each a name tag in the shape of a bunny and we took a mat on the floor. We were one of the first to arrive. More Moms and toddlers were coming in. The triplets were having a great time placing mats on the floor and looking out the windows. I will say they were not exactly using their "library voices" however, this is a toddler story time...not exactly the most quiet audience with or without triplets. I am always cheerful to others, for the most part. I smile and comment and talk to other Moms kiddos, it is a natural thing to me I guess. None. None of the other moms there smiled. Not one. In fact, I received several frowns, glares and stares my direction. The Beauties were not misbehaving. They were being normal, curious toddlers. There were two moms in particular that really rubbed me the wrong way. They were rude and very unwelcoming. Both had only one child with them. I attempted smiling at the them. I attempted to start a friendly chat. They literally stared at me. Apparently I had a booger in my nose or something. Or maybe they were jealous because my kids were obviously way more beautiful and smart than theirs. Seriously. I do not get it. What is the point of being a stuck up, snooty, bitchy Mom? What are you teaching your children about being friendly with others?
That being said, we had fun at story time. We sang and bounced and listened. The librarian even did each of the verses of the songs three times, so I could do them with each beauties. She was really sweet. I think we will go back. Maybe next time, I make a point to sit right next to those two stuck up moms...and teach the the art of being friendly.
To end the story, we went to the mall for lunch afterward, I let the beauties run free, pushing the stroller behind them as they frolicked. As we were leaving a woman walking by us made a comment. the comment I hate the most of all the ones I hear over and over. "Ugh, I feel sorry for you." I smiled and looked at her and replied, "I feel sorry for you too...because you will never experience something as wonderful as this every single day." As I walked away, I added "and because you are ugly." How's that for being nice? Hey, I said I was cheerful most of the time.

Cocoa Puffs...

While in an attempt to clean my piggy's den, you know the one we call home...the littlest beauties were having fun on the porch...a little too much fun if you ask me...I realize why our home is always a mess...I have four tiny tornadoes whirling around this place. So if you stop by my house, just close your eyes. I can't help it. On a side note...I can get the stomach flu now...because the potty is sparkling clean! At least there is one room in the house that is really clean. Thanks to my hubby for running the vacuum and scrubbing the floors today. You rock!

Calgon...are you there?

Today may be one of those days...let me see...yep. It is.
Matt left for the week late night after work. We miss him already.
The Beauties (all four) woke in terrible moods this morning. They have fought, bit, hit, pulled hair, stolen toys and cried most of the day.
I finally got them down for a nap and the doorbell rang...For those of you that have been to our home...you know about the sign posted over the doorbell..."Please DO NOT ring the doorbell. Thanks." Yea...well obviously the MidAmerican guy cannot read. Because the &$%hole rang it. I sprinted to the door, hoping to catch him before he rand it again. I was in full glare as I opened the door, checking of course to see if the sign was still there, and yes it was. He proceeded t tell me he needed to replace the water meter on the back of the house. I asked if it would be a loud/noisy replacement, as I had three grumpy two year olds napping. He assured me it would not be loud. Midway through his job...I hear a loud and annoying hammering coming from his location. I went out and said, "I thought you assured me this would not be noisy?" He replied, "You think this is noisy?" I tried to hide my furry..."Well it is when you have three grumpy two year olds trying to go back to sleep, after some dude rang the doorbell and is now hammering right outside their bedroom window." Like I said...#&*hole.
The afternoon is continuing like the morning...
Grammy Pam is coming to take Chloe to Molli's softball game...the triplets will be in bed early...like maybe five. Is that too early?

Tiny Tornados

I used to be a clean person. My home was always neat and tidy and clean for the most part.
Since becoming the Mommy to triplet beauties and of course beautiful Chloe...my home is a wreck. At any given moment it looks as though we have just been struck by an F5 tornado. No I am not exaggerating. F4 at minimal.
The floors are strewn with toys, dolls, barbies, magnets, and clothing. Mealtime is an entire different disaster. The kitchen looks like a food fight erupted at every single meal. Why are toddlers so darn messy with food? I can handle the toys and clothes, but the food everywhere is getting old. When do they start to leave the food on the table?

Come here little Birdie...take 2

Silvie has radar on the Robin!

There is our feathered friend.
Taunting us...isn't she Beauties?

On the hunt...

We made a second attempt at the robin catching today.

I am sure you can guess how it turned out.

No, sillies, we didn't catch her.

But we did try pretty hard again today.

Follow The Little Beauties

Hey all...if you follow my blog...be sure to check out my main blog site and follow us there too!
Little Beauties It is updated much more often...plus my Beauties are too sweet!

Halloween Yummies

Sugar Mommy's Treat
The Little Boo-ties Treats

The Little Boo-ties ready to trick.

Check out www.LittleBeauties.blogspot.com for more photos of Halloween night.