Well what a year it has been. We went from all the babies in the NICU to coming home all within a week of each other. We had help most all of the time to now on Tuesday day and Thursday evening. How it is nice to have our house back to ourselves for the most part, it was wonderful with all the help. We sure could of not done it without everyone. ( well and been sain anyway!!). The babies are sleeping most all night, most nights. Duncan is a good sleeper too, but likes to get in bed with Mom and Dad once in awhile, what kid doesn't?!!
We are venturing out more and more, now that winter is here I don't know how much we will. It takes about 10 minutes to get everyone buckled into the van. And then we are off, doesn't take nearly as long to unload, since most of the time someone is there to help us where ever we are going! I do go by myself sometimes, mostly just to take Duncan to school or pick him up so then I don't have to unload everyone. I have been to the store a couple of times for just a few items, loaded everyone in the big stroller and went on my way.
I think I have pretty much adjusted to being a stay at home mom, although it is nice to get out once in awhile. I do still work prn at Iowa Heart Center. I have just been working 8 hours every 3 months to keep my job, but I do hope to be able to work a little more as the kids get bigger. I am very thankful for Tracy, he does just as much as me, if not more some days!
All of the babies are up walking around stuff now, won't be long and they will be walking!! Ethan has started to take a few steps himself the last week or so. He gets so excited when he does. they are all good eaters too, thank goodness. They started out sitting on top of an old kitchen table we cut holes in to strap their chairs down to, now they are on their own chairs. They like to pick on each other if they can reach each other!
Duncan loves school. He always wants to go see his friends. He loves to read and be read to also! I am glad he loves to read so much! He still loves to be outside too, some days can't hardly get him inside.
Tracy and I are doing well for the most part too, it is a whole new life having 4 babies all the same age. We would not change it for the world, it is so much fun! We love to see all 5 of the kids grow and change everyday. They all have their own personalities that is for sure.
I will try and post some pictures, I have a bunch from everything we have done. Thanks to Abby because sometimes I don't even get my camera out! I am trying to do better about that.
I am so excited for Christmas in just a few days, it will be so much fun this year, just like every year.
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