Our Triplets Journey

It was terrifying, to put it mildly.  After every meal time, I put the boys into their play pen for a few minutes while I clean up the floor and their high chairs. If I don't, there is foor everywhere in seconds as they crawl through it. They know the routine and that they will be out again soon.  Our kitchen is open plan with the living room off it. I can hear them all, but can't always see them when I'm cleaning up. I know they are safe in there as it's on the carpet, so even if they fall backwards, it's not a hard splat. I constantly bob my head in for a quick look to check them, and if there is a yell, I run in to see whats going on. It's usually because someone has pinched someone else's toy, someone has been smacked, or is being crawled over and squashed. It's a massive pen, but they all seem to congregate in the same square meter.  I was cleaning up their chairs when I heard a yell, so went running. Rob and Will were sitting playing, but Sam was f...

Walkers. We have a walker, and 2 very close!! As always, Robin has been a step ahead, this time quite literally! He took his first 2 or 3 steps, then with a lot of practicing, wobbling and bottom splats, finally seemed to get it after about 10 days. The other 2 are hot on his heels and watching him with admiration. Honestly, this boy looks so incredibly proud of himself! He still very much prefers to crawl because he is FAST on all 4s, but he will be running before I can blink I'm sure! I know lots will become more challenging once they are on their feet, but so much will become easier in the same breath. Let the adventure continue, onwards and upwards! First proper word. It's Will! He says Daddy, really clearly! It's insanely cute when he sees James and pipes up.  Plastic, plastic and more plastic. James and I were really careful with what we bought before kids came along. We absolutely hate the single use plastic waste issue there is. Waste in general to be honest. We rec...