From Horrible to Great!

What a week! Last Monday the boys got their 6 month immunization shots. We usually ask someone to come up and help us watch the boys that night, just in case they're fussy. So far, they've done great... Until this time, when we figured we didn't need help. WRONG!!! All of the boys did great getting their shots. They scream while it happens, but then calm down quickly. It helps that I typically go during nap time, so they're tired and go back to sleep after it's done. They did well for the first part of the night. We didn't feed them cereal - one less trauma for the day. But then it began. First one would scream and then a brother would join him. We'd get 2 of them calmed down and almost asleep (they were fighting sleep on top of everything) and the 3rd would start screaming. Notice I'm not saying crying... I'm saying screaming. Baby number three would wake up baby 1 - more screaming... you get the point.

Finally we got them all somewhat calm and it was bath time. After baths (trying to calm them from the traumatic day), we were back to all 3 babies were crying again. Baby Einstein to the rescue!!! No matter what mood they're in, put them in front of the TV - specifically Baby Einstein DVDs - and they're distracted/content. Sound like anyone you know (um... me)?! We save this as our last reserve. Eventually they all calmed down enough to go to sleep. Woo... glad that was over!

To make a long story short (to late), the rest of the week they got better each day. They were still overly fussy at night (oddly enough, right around bed time). They're back to their normal selves now which is a relief. Hard to believe that happened only a week ago... it was a long week!

But on to happier news... Food! We started them on cereal a few weeks ago and they've had Rice, Oatmeal and Barley. No one seemed to have much of a preference between the different flavors. We started giving them peas this week (starting with veggies before fruit) and they seem to like it well enough. It all depends on when you get them. If they're in the mood, they'll eat great. When I say they, I mean Alex and Logan. Alex will even grab for the spoon or your hand and push it in faster. Assuming he's not starving. If you get to them when they're starving, they need a bottle first, then they'll think about the spoon thing. Nick... another story. He really doesn't like the spoon feeding. Doesn't matter what's on it. Granted, I mention that to our friends who were over visiting and he ate almost the whole thing while they watched. Maybe 1 to 2 times a week, he'll eat well. Otherwise, just give him the bottle ... or else! I even tried carrots tonight when he didn't want the peas. Didn't work any better. The good news is Logan (who typically eats less than his brothers - and weighs less) does great with cereal or peas. I just have to say WHATEVER! The picture below was from a dinning experience that left everyone exhausted (all 5 of us)! Well, like I said, Horrible to Great. Shots bring out horrible babies (spitting out green peas). Good thing they will be exorcised before the baptisms next weekend! Nice weather and a week to heal, the boys are doing great again. Went for a walk with them tonight and they came back a little tuckered out! Aren't they so adorable when they're asleep?!

Well, I should get some sleep. I'll post more later about their new found mobility skills and how unprepared mommy and daddy are for it!