Update

Here's just a quick update on how it's been going. It's now been over 1 week since the boys and I have been going solo, and we're all still kickin'! It actually has been really OK - I'm not going to gush and say it's been all easy. There are times when 2 (or more) of the boys are cranky at the same time, and I just don't know what to do. But God has really blessed us with 3 calm, easy boys and I couldn't ask for anything more.

It really helps that they are sleeping really well at night. They go to bed between 8:30 and 9 and get up around 6:30, so that time to sleep really regenerates me. On the weekends, John gets up with the boys so I always have that to look forward to, since I am a sleeper at my core! Naps during the day aren't going as well. They nap together in the morning really well, but then in the afternoon, they fight sleep and don't end up sleeping for much time at the same time. I have decided to let this go until we go to the pediatrician on Thursday. At that time, I expect she'll let us start feeding the boys cereal, which I think will make a big difference in their sleeping during the days. I will post an update after the Dr. appointment so that you can all see how they're doing. The other big thing is that I hope we'll be able to schedule Zach's surgery after the appointment. I really want to get that taken care of!

Other than that, the boys are progressing great! Zach is super strong. He stands up a lot and the big thing is that he rolled over last week! I was so proud! Now he wants to roll everywhere, so we have to watch him so carefully. Eli is happy boy! He loves to be awake in the morning - not so much in the evening! He has a huge smile and adorable dimples that he shows every chance he gets! Luke is so serious and inquisitive. He loves when we read and is generally just a good boy. They are all sitting up pretty well with some help, and they grasp toys but don't grab for them so much yet.

I'm starting to feel more confident in their abilities. If you talked to me at all during the first couple of months, I was so afraid that they weren't "doing" enough "stuff". I've finally realized that God created us to learn and advance even if your mommy doesn't really know what she's doing. So I'm a little more chilled out now, and just enjoying where they are in life, knowing that if they're loved a lot and kept safe, they will be just fine. (Talk to me after reading one of those "here's what your child should be doing books" - I'm a basket case again!)

Eli is on my lap now, and I really want to post, so no pictures this time:( Rest assured, they're beautiful and happy and I'll post some next time!