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Pipes and toothbrushes

TripletOne — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:42:25 -0700

A little over a week ago I decided to rush off and change into my pjs while Sita was attempting to brush her teeth (I usually brush them and then let her try to for a minute or two). All of a sudden I hear "Oh no! What happened? Where'd it go?" I come back into the bathroom and her toothbrush is gone and she's staring at the sink drain. Then the pipes collapsed when Nick took them apart to get to the toothbrush
Eventually, though, the sink was repaired and Sita got a new toothbrush (a "princess Cinderella" toothbrush).
Fast forward to the other night when I sent Sita off to get ready for bed about a minute before following her. This was juust enough time for her to grab the two spices left out from supper and dump them all over the kitchen floor. ;0) Not thinking too clearly, I brushed her teeth and then left her (again!) and grabbed the swiffer vac to clean the kitchen floor. Hmm....I wonder what Sita did when she was all alone with her toothbrush again... ;0) Hopefully now I have learned my lesson and won't give her another opportunity to dump her toothbrush ;0)
At least life is always interesting with a two year old around! :0)

2nd time around

TripletOne — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:51:46 -0700

Yay! Third post this year!
Life has settled down here after the birth of little Susan Camille. I am definitely a fan of 2nd baby births! It went so much faster than with Sita.
The contractions started around 4 in the morning on the 17th (of September--4 days late) and by the time we we went to hospital at 8ish I was pretty sure it was the real thing but, though the contractions were hard, I wasn't sure if they were hard enough for me to stay at the hospital. However, a little while after we got there (but before they could examine me) my water broke. I was told I must have a high threshold for pain when they discovered I was at 6 cm. I was asked then if I wanted an epidural and for some reason I declined (they must have asked me in between contractions cause during every contraction I would think longingly of an epidural ) A little while later I did reconsider an epidural mostly because I was so tired I didn't think I would have enough energy to push if it took much longer. However, at that point I was 9 cm! A very short time later and I was all ready but the doctor was in the next room delivering another baby (of course Susan was born as soon as he got into the room with one push!
So far, Susan has been a very good baby. She's not too fussy and has known her nights all along (when she does wake up at night it's to eat and then go right back asleep). There are some nights when she's up every hour or so but usually she gets up once during the night--and has even gone the occasional 7 or 8 hours.
Sita is enjoying being a big sis--for the most part. She is very protective of baby Susie. Every time--and I mean eeevery time-- Susie cries Sita has to go running to her "oh no! What'sa matter Susie?! Awww, I sorry, awwww, what'sa matter?" And then she gets right into Susie's face and (if she's in the bouncer) might even try and pick her up and then drop her on the floor. This last part only if I'm being neglectful and not right there to prevent her Yes, Sita is definitely a 2 year old (and I'm sure every parent and person who has seen me at the store with her knows what I mean ) I have found that having a toddler has made me want to call my parents every day and apologize for everything I have ever done.
I did figure out why you have first borns (besides just to get to the second births): so there's someone always around to get you chocolate while you're nursing. Sita even took the wrapper off the chocolate for me (although I think that has more to do with the fact she forgot about me and was about to eat it herself when I called to her again).

Well, seeing as I just had to chase down a very shard knife-wielding Sita I should probably go and stop neglecting her.

Missing HT

TripletOne — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:09:03 -0600

Okay, I'm going to try and start posting here again! My plan was to start writing at least once a week after my last post and here it is, what, 6 months later and not a peep! Two of the Triplets have gotten married since then and no post. One little side note, the triplets will have their anniversaries in the same week! DoRena and Sam got married on May 31; Nick and I had our 3rd anni on June 4; and Rachael and Michael got married on June 7! Back to news that was never posted on here...I never even said anything about being pregnant again and now I have just 9 weeks until little Susie should make her appearance.
So, here it is, the first year in a while that I haven't gone to a HT conference. For the most part I've been too involved in my own little life to even think about it. However, a few people from my church and and part of my family went so I couldn't completely ignore it, It was pretty weird seeing all the pictures on Facebook of people having fun--without me! ;0)
On the other hand, that kind of thing does not sound like fun to me at all anymore. My definition of fun mainly involves doing something that allows me to be home for a good part of the afternoon for Sita's naptime ;0) Then, maybe I can have a little time for myself (mostly to hurry and do whatever cleaning/ laundry that needs to be done) and Sita might even have an improvement in her attitude for the evening. Some days it's hard enough taking care of her just at the house--I can't imagine what she would be like at a conference all week long! Okay, actually I could imagine it but it sounds so energy draining at a time I don't have any energy to begin with.
This is not to say I don't like my time with my little baby (I mean my Big girl! ) because I do love every second of it. She is such a smart and amazing little girl (I mean Big girl). She is really talking---alot! and putting words together. For instance, if she wants to be carried down the stairs she'll reach out and say "I carry you". She also looves to look for something and say "where'd it go? Where's doggie? There he is!" And she'll name the names of everyone she knows (it's amusing to listen to her and see how her brain works in the way she'll say a name and it will remind her of another person and so on). She's really into swings and coloring and "Stoobi-doo-where are you?" and figuring out the whole potty thing. Anyway, I could go on for pages about her but will stop now before I bore people too much ;0)
Anyway, what was I saying? oh, yes, if I went to a conference I would end up being miserable and making everyone around miserable. I did have a dream during the first conference that I went and was able to go to all the sessions with an adorable girl quietly playing in my lap/ sleeping. Now that really is a dream! She is not capable of going anywhere without having at least one screaming fit that leaves me feeling like embarrassed and sorry for everyone around me. Either that or she gives people the "evil eye" and makes them feel like she hates them or something (which really isn't true...that's just what she does. I've been told that that's from her Greek side)
I guess I'll stop here. I was trying to come up with a better conclusion but between my brain that never works and the fact that it's probably close to 90 degrees in our computer room (and I really really need to get Sita up from her nap if I want her to sleep tonight) I am at a loss for words. So, until next time (which hopefully will be before another birth announcement is made)!

Thomas August Kavouras

TripletOne — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:42:22 -0700

Yesterday at 1:50 PM Thomas August Kavouras was finally born! He was born to my brother and sister-in-law, Theo and Danylle Kavouras. This is Saranita's fifth cousin from those two. He joins Lily, 10; Marina, 8 (two days ago); Theodore, 5(6 days ago) and Deano, 3. Yes, that right, over the course of 8 days that family now has Christmas and three birthdays!
Thomas August received his name from his beloved great-uncle Rev. Thomas August Tews who passed away last year. He weighed 7lbs 2oz and was 18 inches long. In the next couple of weeks, he will be baptized and Nick and I will have the great joy of being his Godparents.

There are some pictures of him on his Grandma's blog, http://presbytera.blogspot.com/

Just one of those days...

TripletOne — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:06:36 -0700

The other day, I tried to give Sita (who is almost 15 months now) a bath--tried is the key word So, I stick her in the tub and before she even sat down she pees all over herself :-/ After contemplating washing her in her own pee, I decide to get fresh water. Can anyone guess the first thing she did in the fresh water? You're right! She pooped! At this point the hot water wasn't working so I gave up on the bath. I picked her up and plopped her on the floor and was about to wrap her in a towel when she took off toward the living room. Hmm, what would she do in there? First, she squatted and peed. I ran after her and she took off again. A few feet later, she squatted and pooped. I bet you're thinking that by now she's done and cleaned out, but noooo. While I'm cleaning up the poop(which was pretty easy because our floors are wood), she goes a few more feet and poops again! At least after that I was able to tackle her and get a diaper on her One bright side of all this is that I will be able to torture her with this story for ma long time. I almost feel sorry for any boy she would dare to bring home many, many moons from now. Hmm...I can see the scene now...freaked out teenage boy nervously fidgeting on the couch. On his right, Sita's dad, grilling him while cleaning a shotgun. On his left, me, fitting every poop-factory story I can into the conversation. "Oh, so you two are going out to eat? You know, when Saranita was little, eating made her poop. A lot." "Yes, and after eating all this food are you bringing my baby straight back here or taking her somewhere else? Hint, if you take the second option, you're going to meet my little buddy here" Pats gun.

Joys of parenting

TripletOne — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:07:15 -0600

This morning, I was in our living room with Saranita who was supposed to be better from being sick a couple of days ago. She started gagging a little which I thought was just from the little piece of chocolate I had given her a minute ago...but...instead she starts spewing vomit all over my shirt. I just sit there, not sure what to do when...she throws up again. This time, though, I do something--stand up and let her throw up all over my shorts and the floor for the third time! She was finally done but not before causing us both to be completely drenched and dripping all over the place. Ahh, the joys of parenting! ;0) :0)

Saranita is growing up so fast! It's amazing how fast it's going-- 9 1/2 months and counting! She's currently crawling all over the yet to be fully childproofed house. She can also pull herself up and stand for a while. However, her favorite mode of transportation is sitting on her butt, pulling her feet in as much as she can and bouncing around the room. She also uses her feet to pivot herself around in a circle.
She loves reading (especially Moo, baa, lalala) listening to music (mostly good Lutheran hymns and the Bewitched theme song) and basically being the cutest baby ever (imnsho ;0) :0) ). She has a few "tricks" she loves to do for attention--waving, clapping, and sticking out her tongue. If she really feels like impressing people she will do all three at once! Sita also loves dogs (and will let them lick her face! ) and swimming (and will dunk herself in the water and not get scared--something she didn't get from my side ;0) ). However, I think her favorite thing to do is eat! She refuses to eat any of the baby food or rice cereal but will eat literally anything else I give her. At times it seems like she doesn't like the food I give her but if I offer any more she will still take it! While her six beautiful (and very dangerous) teeth help her eat everything, her main nutrition still comes in the form of breast milk.

So far, I think the hardest thing for me as a parent has been to not dwell on all the things that could happen to my Sita. There are days when all I want to do is hole up on a clean floor with her and not move so I don't have to worry about tripping and falling on her, dropping her, crashing in the car with her, sending her off with someone and never seeing her again (I think you get the picture ;0) ). What if I will have to grow old without my baby or she will have to grow up without her mommy. The Old Adam in me is very selfish and wants to cling to her as hard as I can--instead of clinging to the cross. Cling to the fact that (despite what Voldemort may think) death is by far the worst thing that could happen to my baby--or me! Because we were baptized into Christ we will one day be reunited again in heaven.
This can be such a relief! While it isn't an excuse to just ignore her and let her to continue to eat the bottom of my dirty sandals , it does mean I don't have to have the weight of every bad thing that could happen on my shoulders. I can just relax and enjoy every vomit-covered moment I have with my beautiful baby.

To see pictures of Saranita, go to her blog at: saranita-kay.blogspot.com

This Should Have Been Posted Here!

TripletTwo — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:43:42 -0600

Bethany just recently made a very nice post on her blog. I've been thinking that this blog has needed some attention for quite some time, and rather than posting something myself I'm being lazy and sending you to her blog. Enjoy!

Ok, so the link didn't post... Try this:
http://bloggingbethany.blogspot.com/2007/06/be-prepared.html

:o)

TripletThree — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 13:39:20 -0700

I guess it's my turn for some news, seeing as how I haven't updated in forever...

My boyfriend came to visit me on the 28th of December... and today, my fiance left to return home. Yes, that's right... I'm engaged! :o) We don't have a wedding date yet, but we're looking at the summer of 2008, shortly after we graduate. :o) The ring is Black Hills gold and is absolutely gorgeous. ;o)

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Baby G!

TripletTwo — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 19:50:35 -0700

Gerhardt Hezekiah Klement Ambrose Stuckwisch was born at 4:21 this afternoon! He is 8 lbs, 6 oz and 20 inches long, and absolutely beautiful! Mom had to have a c-section because he was transverse (sideways) and the cord was around his neck, but everything went well and momma and baby are doing very well! I can't figure out how to put up a picture, I'll try to see if I can figure it out on the HT forums or something. This little guy is more support for "babies" in the babies vs. kittens discussion. ;o)

Happy Thanksgiving!

TripletTwo — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 09:37:55 -0700

I hope all of you have a wonderful Turkey Day! I plan to eat until I'm ready to burst... and then shove in the pie. ;o)