A Playroom!!

We did a little rearranging in the Wilke house this past week. I just needed more room for the babies. The living room alone was not handling four babies all day long. Sooo, we moved Nicky's things in with Marc (Nick sleeps in our bed EVERY night anyway, so really only his "things" are with Marc, not really sharing a room) and converted NIcky's room into a playroom. I didn't bother changing the paint or anything on the walls, but merely moved NIcky's things out and moved all the toys and such in (including Nicky's toys and big basketball hoop thing he likes) The babies LOVE exploring their new space!!! And I am enjoying having more room also!

Austin's 1st Haircut!!!

Yes, I gave in. I finally had my "baby's" hair cut. I've really been holding out on this. He is my "baby", my last born, and by cutting his curls off, I really feel like he's not my baby anymore!!! But, it did need to be done. So, the kids and I ventured to the salon today, and we did it! And Austin looks sooooo handsome! :) (I only shed a tear or two!) Ok, this is embarassing, but I guess all moms take their kids to get their hair cut for their 1st birthday. Let me remind you, our babies are almost 16 months old~ Yes, Austin is 4 months overdue for his cu t. Anyway, the stylist started singing "Happy Birthday" to Austin.............he kept looking at her all crazy! I had to interrupt her-it's not his birthday!!!! :)

Birthday party fun!!!!

We had so much fun last week at the Zerilli Triplets' 2nd Birthday party! Matty was totally loving his Barney party hat-he didn't want to take it off!!! We played, ate some yummy food, and played some more! The babies LOVED exploring a new home and new toys!!!

Happy Valentines Day!!!!

Here's a quick pic of the girls tonight during dinner, right before their bath.

As you can see, they are messy, messy, messy. But I guess buttered noodles will do that to you! Can't believe I didn't even get a Valentines Day smile out of my girls..................the boys have been crabby the past few days. Both have been burning up with a fever, but no real signs of anything else. They have been extra-clingy and sleepy, so I am not sure if something is "brewing" or if they are teething. I will see how they are tomorrow before taking them to the pediatrician.

Quad Stroller!

So, Tom and I took the plunge and purchased a used Quad stroller. I NEVER

thought I would be going anywhere alone with four babies, but that thought has changed! I am sick of being stuck in the living room, and constantly needing Marc and Lexi to push the 2nd stroller. And, of course, what 13 or 15 yo WANT to push a stroller in the mall?! :) Soooo, Tom and I drove up to North Jersey and bought this stroller in excellent shape from a triplet mom I met online. It is in great shape, and I am very excited to get some use out of it. We still have to figure out if we need to hitch it to the back of the van, or if it can break down enough to go in the back of the van, so once the snow stops here, that is the next plan. BUT, I am so excited to even take a walk around the block during the day, when the rest of the kiddos are in school! :)

Playing.........

Emma, Katie, and Matty

Go Giants!!!!

Sorry this is a bit delayed............but here is Austin supporting the Giants! This is actually Nicky's old 18 month old outfit that now fits Austin..............he's surely getting so big!

Katie IS going to be fine!!!

MY KATIE GIRL had a PERFECT swallow study today!!!!!!!! She is absolutely FINE and had NO ASPIRATIONS ON THIN OR ANY OTHER LIQUIDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I absolutely began crying during the study b/c she was doing sooo well. Just the past 15 months of everything we have been through with her came to mind. With each liquid they gave her, and she swallowed it perfectly, I got more and more teary eyed. My baby girl IS going to be okay. The docs kept telling me that she would outgrow it, but deep down I was apprehensive. I kept a positive face, but I was really unsure what would happen. The speech therapist (who overlooks the study along with a Radiologist) and I laughed, and hugged, and shrieked after the study. This therapist has been working with Katie for over a year now, and I swear, she seemed just as excited as I was. So, what this means is that we slowly begin to transition her to all oral feeds. We don't want to "shock" her body, as the speech therapist said, so we will start out slow. I must keep track of how much PediaSure she takes by mouth, and subtract that from her tube feeds. It may take a month or so. Once we get her to the point that she is all oral fed, then we will still keep the G tube in for up to six months. This is done as a precaution in case she becomes sick, is hospitalized for any reason, and needs to gain weight. It's just a precaution b/c it is already in place. I am fine with that. I am just sooo overjoyed-I feel like I am on Cloud 9 today...............

15 month checkup!

They had their 15 month check up today.
They did so well-they did have one shot-the MMR. Austin cried, it seemed like for HOURS!

Here are the 15 month weights:

Matty 19.12 lbs 28 3/4 inches
Emma 20.9 lbs 30 inches
Katie 20.10 lbs 29 1/2 inches
Austin 23.11 lbs 31 1/2 inches

I am amazed how big they are getting. The gap is slowly closing between Matty and Austin.
Katie gained a good amount of weight this month and I can't believe she suddenly weighs more than Emma!!!! Can't wait for Katie's swallow study tomorrow!

Cute things we do..............

with our girls' hair..................

The Breakfast table in the morning............

So here is what the troops look like, all ready for their morning breakfast....................

check out all the bedheads I have!!!!

Giving kisses...............

How cute is this face?????!!!!!!!!!

I'm not allowed to cut these bangs!

Yes, I have been given strict orders from Daddy to not touch the girls' hair. It is driving me insane! I've been buying little bows like crazy, trying to get them out of their faces!!!! I sure hope their bangs grow out quickly!

Austin's new way to walk!

Lately, Austin has been walking with his hands behind his back-it's the weirdest thing. I am not sure where he got it from, either! But he places them behind his back, and sometimes the hands go down the pants ( !) or he just plays with his fingers!

Matty's 1st professional haircut!!!

Matthew Thomas..........filling out sooo well!

Just wanted to "show off" my little guy a bit. He is filling out soooo well-can't believe he's getting sooo big! He has taken his first steps this past week or so. He takes 3-5 steps at a time now-very very wobbly, and then falls on his butt. But he seems to be determined. He is my last baby crawling!!!!!!!

Emma's devil-ish face!

I finally captured the look of Emma when she's in her ornery mood! She scrunches up her nose sooo darn cute-you just want to kiss her! :)

We LOVE our hand me downs!

Thanks to our good friends, the Zerilli family, (who have triplets by the way), the girls get lots of extra clothes to wear! :) This is one of the outfits that was handed down to them and it fits them sooo perfectly and was sooo comfy for them today! We're sooo lucky to have such good friends! Thanks, Brandi and Micaela and Juliana!

Can you believe............

this was ONE year ago???? Time sure does fly...............