Perks

Having triplets is DEFINITELY harder than a single baby. So many diapers. So many bottles. So little sleep. Sometimes it feels like I don't get enough snuggle and play time with them - as soon as I get one baby happy I have to put her down to take care of the next fussy one.

But there are benefits to triplets, too. The thoughtfulness and generosity we've been shown is awe-inspiring. I can fall asleep easier and faster than ever before, anytime and anywhere (chronic sleep deprivation will do that for you). There's almost always a baby to hold rather than do housework.

The biggest perk right now:
3x the baby grins!

Photos

A few more random photos from May.

Naomi & Jacob in their overalls.
Me with the girls.Naomi & Jacob love playing in the babies' car seats. Jacob will even drag one over to sit in while watching TV.Jacob feeding his doll while I feed Hannah.

Splash!

What's summer without playing in the water.
The fun starts with filling the pool.Get the sprinkler going too.
Wet and happy
Naomi line of the day: "We love splashing in cold water... in our pajamas!"
Explanation: The kids bathing suits were still packed in a box so they played in the water in their clothes. Naomi had asked to stay in her pajamas that day - and I was still in mine so I couldn't really tell her no - so that's what she wore for the water play.

More Visitors!

Next, a visit from some of my family.Ellen bonding with Hannah.
Sarah and Abigail.
Ellen & Abigail.
Jennifer & Anna feeding Hannah.
Gathered to watch "Blue's Clues" before bed.

Mamaw & Papaw

Mamaw & Papaw came to visit.
They held babies.
And played with the older kids.(And I didn't take many photos while they were here.)

Friends

I was excited to have my friends Susan and Katie come from NY for a visit.

It feels like it hasn't been that long since we were planning Young Single Adult activities together. Now our kids are playing together.
Susan and her Jacob holding Hannah.Katie and Zoe playing with Neka, although Zoe was more interested in the swing than the baby.
Naomi reading to Zoe.

Taming the Wild

We love our big yard. Our little electric mower did not.
Sam found us a used riding mower. It needed some work, but it gets the job done.Jacob wants to help.Maybe he works best in a supervisory role.