1.12.10: Where did everyone go?

Today was the first day without company in almost a month. I think the girls and I are both in shock. The house is so quiet during the day, thankfully we have music going most of the time. The girls had gotten used to being held and I had gotten used to help feeding, changing and of course playing during the day. All the sudden I am back to my multiple trips up and down stairs due to my missing third arm (I really should have grown a third arm upon having triplets). Thankfully we have fully established nap times which helps me to keep up the familiar routine. The girls seem to be much happier now that they have nap times - which I never would have thought. I realize (now) that the lack of 'nap structure' from the first five months did generate some of the fussiness due to over exhaustion. Now, I just make sure that our awake time is very active play time (to wear them out).

Adding to my ongoing list of things I took for granted; poop - or lack of poop. That's right, when the girls first arrived we had poop a couple times a week from each girl at the most, usually just once a week. Around six months, we started getting this special delivery every two to three days - still manageable. Then, as though timed exactly with the disappearance of company, we have started receiving these special treats EVERYDAY. I guess this way I get more exercise hauling everyone up and down stairs several more times a day. I realize this means that the girls are growing well and digesting, but I did enjoy the occasional poop-free day. Again, just something I took for granted.