My baby girl is 4 months old today! I can't believe it, she is growing up WAY too fast :(
She had her shots today too. Sage now weighs 13lbs 14ozs, which is about the 60th percentile for weight. She is 24 inches long, and is in the 50th percentile for length.
At her 3 month appointment, my doctor told me that we could start her on cereal at 4 months. But for some reason, I have NO desire to start her on cereal. That is odd for me, because with ALL of the other kids, I was so excited and started right at 4 months. With Sage, I think I will wait until 6 months. Maybe it is because I am afraid she will be my last baby, and I don't want her to grow up? I don't know. But I DO know that it won't hurt her, and will be perfectly fine to wait until 6 months :)
Friday, January 29, 2010
Just when it get's good, it ends.
Last night was Jade's last gymnastic class. Gymnastics started in September, and ran for 20 weeks, to the end of January. For the first few months, I have to admit, it seemed like more of a pain then it was worth. I was 9 months pregnant for the first month, and then had a newborn baby for the next couple of months. I think I have said before, I am not a big fan of going out in the evening. I prefer to get all the kids in bed by 7pm, get everything tidied up, and then have time to relax on the couch. Well, because of Gymnastics, every Thursday evening has been messed up. We had to eat dinner by 5pm, Jade, Sage, and I would have to be out the door by 6pm, and we wouldn't get home until 8pm. THEN I would have to get Sage into bed, do all the clean up, and all my nightly chores, before I could sit down and relax.
Then, about a month ago, I started talking with one of the other moms. She has 4 kids, a 5th baby on the way, and she homeschools. She seemed very normal, not the stereotypical homeschooler that I had pictured in my head. That is what got me thinking about homeschooling. So for the past few weeks, I have been looking forward to Thursday evenings, so I could chat with this other mom, and ask her questions about homeschooling. Now, gymnastics is over.
Why does that always happen? Just as I start to enjoy something, it ends.
Then, about a month ago, I started talking with one of the other moms. She has 4 kids, a 5th baby on the way, and she homeschools. She seemed very normal, not the stereotypical homeschooler that I had pictured in my head. That is what got me thinking about homeschooling. So for the past few weeks, I have been looking forward to Thursday evenings, so I could chat with this other mom, and ask her questions about homeschooling. Now, gymnastics is over.
Why does that always happen? Just as I start to enjoy something, it ends.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Blah.
I am in a crabby mood tonight for no apparent reason. I want to eat, so to keep myself busy, I am going to blog.
For the last several nights, Sage has been sleeping like crap. I don't know WHAT her problem is!?! Maybe a growth spurt? Maybe gas? I don't know, but it is driving me crazy!! My body is NOT used to getting up at night anymore. Sage has been sleeping through the night since about 2 months old, so I have had almost 2 months of mostly full night sleeps! I am REALLY hoping it is just a growth spurt or something, and this is NOT going to become a new habit. I like sleep. I NEED sleep!
For the last several nights, Sage has been sleeping like crap. I don't know WHAT her problem is!?! Maybe a growth spurt? Maybe gas? I don't know, but it is driving me crazy!! My body is NOT used to getting up at night anymore. Sage has been sleeping through the night since about 2 months old, so I have had almost 2 months of mostly full night sleeps! I am REALLY hoping it is just a growth spurt or something, and this is NOT going to become a new habit. I like sleep. I NEED sleep!
Monday, January 25, 2010
:)
I am down another 4 lbs this week, YAY!!! That is a total of 12 lbs in 3 weeks!! :) I am FINALLY starting to get closer to my pre-pregnancy weight!!
I did however, part way through the week, find out that since I am nursing exclusively, I am supposed to be having 10 extra points A DAY!!!
Since someone borrowed my WW book, and never returned it, I am using a photocopy of the food points that I had, and I am basing MY points on a chart in the back of the food tracker books, that is only based on your weight. I KNEW that I was supposed to get extra points for nursing, but I thought it was only like 2 points a day or something, so I didn't worry about it! lol!
So for Saturday and Sunday I added on my 10 extra points each day. I was hesitant to do it, since I have been losing so well without them, and I really don't want to slow down my weight loss. BUT I also don't want to lose my milk supply. SO I have decided to try adding the 10 points each day, and as long as I am still losing weight, I will keep them. If I do not lose weight this week, then I will cut it back to only 5 extra points a day, and try that!
In other news, yesterday, I met with a lady from Calgary who homeschools. She has 4 kids who are currently doing Kindergarten, Grade 2, Grade 4, and Grade 7. She seemed very normal! lol! She showed me all of her Grade 3 curriculum. It was nice to be able to actually see some of the stuff I have been looking at on-line, and get someone elses opinion on stuff. She definitely does some things differently than I want to do, but it was nice to see what she does.
I did however, part way through the week, find out that since I am nursing exclusively, I am supposed to be having 10 extra points A DAY!!!
Since someone borrowed my WW book, and never returned it, I am using a photocopy of the food points that I had, and I am basing MY points on a chart in the back of the food tracker books, that is only based on your weight. I KNEW that I was supposed to get extra points for nursing, but I thought it was only like 2 points a day or something, so I didn't worry about it! lol!
So for Saturday and Sunday I added on my 10 extra points each day. I was hesitant to do it, since I have been losing so well without them, and I really don't want to slow down my weight loss. BUT I also don't want to lose my milk supply. SO I have decided to try adding the 10 points each day, and as long as I am still losing weight, I will keep them. If I do not lose weight this week, then I will cut it back to only 5 extra points a day, and try that!
In other news, yesterday, I met with a lady from Calgary who homeschools. She has 4 kids who are currently doing Kindergarten, Grade 2, Grade 4, and Grade 7. She seemed very normal! lol! She showed me all of her Grade 3 curriculum. It was nice to be able to actually see some of the stuff I have been looking at on-line, and get someone elses opinion on stuff. She definitely does some things differently than I want to do, but it was nice to see what she does.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
A little bit disappointed....
On Tuesday evening, I went to a homeschool group meeting, in Airdrie. I am pretty sure they are the only homeschooling group in Airdrie (there are none in Crossfield), so I thought I would check them out! I thought it might be nice to meet some more local people who homeschool, who we could maybe become friends with.
Well, I was a bit disappointed. They were TOTALLY NOT my kind of people! I felt like I had walked into the 1800's! Most of the ladies were in very plain clothes, skirts and blouses, no makeup, hair put up in a bun. Seriously, I felt like I was in the wrong century!! One of the announcements was about a fashion show and tea that one lady is hosting, where all the girls can come and show off their sewing and knitting projects. They were also very religious, and their next meeting is watching a video about how to keep your children from walking away from the church.
Now none of these things are bad, and please don't think I am bashing them. I am simply stating that their ways/interests seem to be very different than ours, and I really can't see developing many friendships.
But, I did get a chance to talk with one of the ladies, and find out a bit more about funding and school boards.
I am now up to about 90% sure that I am going to homeschool! I am currently reading a book called "Dumbing us Down" by John Taylor Gatto. If you have ever considered homeschooling, or had doubts about the school systems, I would HIGHLY recommend reading this book!
Well, I was a bit disappointed. They were TOTALLY NOT my kind of people! I felt like I had walked into the 1800's! Most of the ladies were in very plain clothes, skirts and blouses, no makeup, hair put up in a bun. Seriously, I felt like I was in the wrong century!! One of the announcements was about a fashion show and tea that one lady is hosting, where all the girls can come and show off their sewing and knitting projects. They were also very religious, and their next meeting is watching a video about how to keep your children from walking away from the church.
Now none of these things are bad, and please don't think I am bashing them. I am simply stating that their ways/interests seem to be very different than ours, and I really can't see developing many friendships.
But, I did get a chance to talk with one of the ladies, and find out a bit more about funding and school boards.
I am now up to about 90% sure that I am going to homeschool! I am currently reading a book called "Dumbing us Down" by John Taylor Gatto. If you have ever considered homeschooling, or had doubts about the school systems, I would HIGHLY recommend reading this book!
Monday, January 18, 2010
Finally some weight loss!!
I know I haven't talked about my weight in a while, but I figured you guys were tired of hearing me complain about being fat, but not really doing anything about it! ;)
Two weeks ago, I started eating healthier, and cutting out crappy snacks. That week, I lost 2.5 lbs! Then I decided that if I want faster weight loss, I need something a little more structured. I decided to follow the Weight Watcher points system. I used Weight Watchers when Jade was around 1.5, and I lost 30 lbs on it, in only a couple of months! So one week ago, I started again, not going to meetings or anything, just using the stuff I already had! This week I have lost 5.5 lbs! So in total, that is 8 lbs in 2 weeks! :) I am very happy with myself, and I am hoping to continue losing weight!
On another, somewhat related note, I have recently realized that I am very bad with starting things, and not finishing them. So, I have decided to add to my New Years resolutions! I am going to make an effort this year, to follow through with things that I start, or things that I say I am going to do! :)
Two weeks ago, I started eating healthier, and cutting out crappy snacks. That week, I lost 2.5 lbs! Then I decided that if I want faster weight loss, I need something a little more structured. I decided to follow the Weight Watcher points system. I used Weight Watchers when Jade was around 1.5, and I lost 30 lbs on it, in only a couple of months! So one week ago, I started again, not going to meetings or anything, just using the stuff I already had! This week I have lost 5.5 lbs! So in total, that is 8 lbs in 2 weeks! :) I am very happy with myself, and I am hoping to continue losing weight!
On another, somewhat related note, I have recently realized that I am very bad with starting things, and not finishing them. So, I have decided to add to my New Years resolutions! I am going to make an effort this year, to follow through with things that I start, or things that I say I am going to do! :)
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Preoccupied
Wow, I can't believe it has been almost a week since my last blog! I have been VERY preoccupied this week, thinking about homeschooling.
The more I think about it, the more I want to do it. I have been spending so much time looking stuff up on-line, reading books from the library, and talking to other homeschooling moms. My poor brain has been going non-stop!
I still have a few doubts in the back of my mind, but I am working through them. I really think that homeschooling would be a good choice for our family :)
The more I think about it, the more I want to do it. I have been spending so much time looking stuff up on-line, reading books from the library, and talking to other homeschooling moms. My poor brain has been going non-stop!
I still have a few doubts in the back of my mind, but I am working through them. I really think that homeschooling would be a good choice for our family :)
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
I can finally say it!!
I can't believe I can finally say this: Life with triplets is STARTING TO GET EASIER!!!
When my triplets were babies, I would run into other people with multiples (usually twins), at the mall, grocery store, or other random places. They would almost ALWAYS say, "Things will get easier after the first year!" So being the fool that I am, I believed them.
We made it through the first year, and guess what?! Things DIDN'T get easier, in fact, they started to get HARDER!!!
We still had to deal with the "baby" stuff of the first year, like diapers, strollers, naps, feedings, etc. BUT we also had to start dealing with "toddler" stuff, like being more mobile, getting into more things, temper tantrums, attitudes, etc.
So when I see other parents of multiple babies, I tell them the truth: "It DOESN'T get easier!!" I feel bad seeing the scared, disappointed look on their faces, but hey, someone needs to tell them the truth!!
Now, after almost 3 years, I can honestly say it is getting easier. Now, that we are finally starting to shed some of the "baby" stuff, I am starting to feel more relaxed. I am no longer changing 1000 diapers a day, we no longer have to rush home for nap time, I no longer have to haul around, and be the center of attention with, a huge triple stroller. I am starting to feel a bit more normal. Well, as normal as a mother of 5, including a set of triplets, can ever be! :)
When my triplets were babies, I would run into other people with multiples (usually twins), at the mall, grocery store, or other random places. They would almost ALWAYS say, "Things will get easier after the first year!" So being the fool that I am, I believed them.
We made it through the first year, and guess what?! Things DIDN'T get easier, in fact, they started to get HARDER!!!
We still had to deal with the "baby" stuff of the first year, like diapers, strollers, naps, feedings, etc. BUT we also had to start dealing with "toddler" stuff, like being more mobile, getting into more things, temper tantrums, attitudes, etc.
So when I see other parents of multiple babies, I tell them the truth: "It DOESN'T get easier!!" I feel bad seeing the scared, disappointed look on their faces, but hey, someone needs to tell them the truth!!
Now, after almost 3 years, I can honestly say it is getting easier. Now, that we are finally starting to shed some of the "baby" stuff, I am starting to feel more relaxed. I am no longer changing 1000 diapers a day, we no longer have to rush home for nap time, I no longer have to haul around, and be the center of attention with, a huge triple stroller. I am starting to feel a bit more normal. Well, as normal as a mother of 5, including a set of triplets, can ever be! :)
Friday, January 8, 2010
Contemplating.....
The last few days, I have started to think about Homeschooling. I almost can't even believe I am typing this, since homeschooling is something that I always used to think was dumb (no offense to anyone who homeschools!!).
This is NOT something that I will jump into, or take lightly. It is something that I want to seriously think about, and if I were to do it, I wouldn't start until the new school year, in September.
My main reason for contemplating homeschooling, is Jade. Jade is SUCH a bright girl, and I really feel that the school system is holding her back, and not letting her reach her full potential. She is reading WAY above grade level, but at school, they will only let her read up to a certain level of books, because "that is the highest they are aloud to go in grade 2". Jade is very artistic, and I would love to let her explore and utilize her talents more. Jade is also very curious, and eager to learn. For example, she found a decorative spoon at my mom's house, that has some sort of Asian writing on it. She brought it home, and took it to school, to see if she could find a book at the library to see if it was Chinese or Japanese writing, and what it said. How many other 7-year-olds would do that?!
If I were to homeschool her, I could tailor her education to actually challenge her, explore her interests, and indulge her passions. Now you might be thinking, why don't I just let her do those things after school hours? Why? Because there are not enough hours in the day! If I were to homeschool Jade, she would be home all day, and we would have the time to do required things like Math, as well as explore her interests!
I am also not a big fan of the "social" problems in school, especially for girls. I would love to have more control over that aspect of her life, at least for a little while longer!
And, I have to be honest, I also like the fact that we wouldn't have to adhere to a school schedule, drop her off in the morning, pick her up after school, etc. We could do our work when WE want to, when it is convenient for us.
If I were to start homeschooling Jade in September, I would also do a bit of a preschool program with the triplets. When she is at the table doing book work, I would have them at the table doing work sheets, and coloring sheets, and learning their colors, shapes, numbers, and letters.
Like I said, right now, I am just thinking about it, and trying to find out as much information as I can. It is A LOT to think about, and a big decision to make. If anyone reading this homeschools, and has any advise for me, I would GREATLY appreciate it!! :)
This is NOT something that I will jump into, or take lightly. It is something that I want to seriously think about, and if I were to do it, I wouldn't start until the new school year, in September.
My main reason for contemplating homeschooling, is Jade. Jade is SUCH a bright girl, and I really feel that the school system is holding her back, and not letting her reach her full potential. She is reading WAY above grade level, but at school, they will only let her read up to a certain level of books, because "that is the highest they are aloud to go in grade 2". Jade is very artistic, and I would love to let her explore and utilize her talents more. Jade is also very curious, and eager to learn. For example, she found a decorative spoon at my mom's house, that has some sort of Asian writing on it. She brought it home, and took it to school, to see if she could find a book at the library to see if it was Chinese or Japanese writing, and what it said. How many other 7-year-olds would do that?!
If I were to homeschool her, I could tailor her education to actually challenge her, explore her interests, and indulge her passions. Now you might be thinking, why don't I just let her do those things after school hours? Why? Because there are not enough hours in the day! If I were to homeschool Jade, she would be home all day, and we would have the time to do required things like Math, as well as explore her interests!
I am also not a big fan of the "social" problems in school, especially for girls. I would love to have more control over that aspect of her life, at least for a little while longer!
And, I have to be honest, I also like the fact that we wouldn't have to adhere to a school schedule, drop her off in the morning, pick her up after school, etc. We could do our work when WE want to, when it is convenient for us.
If I were to start homeschooling Jade in September, I would also do a bit of a preschool program with the triplets. When she is at the table doing book work, I would have them at the table doing work sheets, and coloring sheets, and learning their colors, shapes, numbers, and letters.
Like I said, right now, I am just thinking about it, and trying to find out as much information as I can. It is A LOT to think about, and a big decision to make. If anyone reading this homeschools, and has any advise for me, I would GREATLY appreciate it!! :)
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Potty Training - Day 3
Today was another very successful day of potty training! :) When the kids got up this morning, Kadance and Cole's pull-ups were DRY!!! I couldn't believe it!
We only had 1 poop accident today (from Cole), and NO pee accidents at all! Kadance did much better, and was much more willing to sit on the potty today. Just before dinner, I was standing in the kitchen, talking on the phone to my mom, and Kadance came up to me and told me she needed to pee!! I was SOOO happy that she told me, without me having to ask her! :) Kadance didn't poop again today, but she did try. Like I said yesterday, it IS normal for her to go a day or two without pooping, so I am really hoping that she does tomorrow.
I think I can say that we are officially DONE with diapers!!! I now only have ONE kid in diapers, instead of FOUR! This is going to be SOOO much nicer on my grocery bill! lol!
I honestly can not believe how easy this has been! I was dreading it for so long, expecting it to be so hard, and now it seems like it has just been TOO easy! In some ways, I am still waiting for "the other shoe to drop", but I am really hoping that things continue to go smoothly. :)
We only had 1 poop accident today (from Cole), and NO pee accidents at all! Kadance did much better, and was much more willing to sit on the potty today. Just before dinner, I was standing in the kitchen, talking on the phone to my mom, and Kadance came up to me and told me she needed to pee!! I was SOOO happy that she told me, without me having to ask her! :) Kadance didn't poop again today, but she did try. Like I said yesterday, it IS normal for her to go a day or two without pooping, so I am really hoping that she does tomorrow.
I think I can say that we are officially DONE with diapers!!! I now only have ONE kid in diapers, instead of FOUR! This is going to be SOOO much nicer on my grocery bill! lol!
I honestly can not believe how easy this has been! I was dreading it for so long, expecting it to be so hard, and now it seems like it has just been TOO easy! In some ways, I am still waiting for "the other shoe to drop", but I am really hoping that things continue to go smoothly. :)
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