August Outtakes

I've consistently recorded our daily outings and adventures, but there are plenty of silly, bizarre occurrences that get lost in between all of the events. Here are some of the everyday happenings at home that didn't make the blog this month.

Jackson is obsessed with hiding under laundry baskets. I was amused when the babies began climbing on top of the basket while he was underneath.

For two days straight, Amelia suddenly stopped what she was doing and assumed the downward dog position.

Of course, that was practice for her to get comfortable standing on her own.

Anytime I open the back door, all three kids rush to get in and out of the house. All three cannot fit, but that doesn't stop them from wrestling one another.

Thanks to an unfortunate diaper change gone wrong, James and Maddie both required an impromptu bath in the sink.

Jackson likes to open the dryer and let the babies crawl in it. At least Jackson can't reach the top to turn it on.

James cut four top teeth this month, which caused several days of grumpiness. I guess Jesse commiserated with him.

Amelia, Maddie, and James have mastered climbing the stairs. I open the gate when it's time to go upstairs, and they all ascend the staircase. As I was taking a picture, Maddie slipped on her dress and tumbled down two steps.

If the bathroom door isn't closed completely, James WILL play in the toilet. Along with wires and cords, he has a sixth sense for when the bathroom door is ajar.

All three of the trio love "helping" load and unload dishes.

James' hair is getting so long I like to play with different hairstyles in the bath.

While I love the Little Tikes Playsets we purchased, my blood pressure rises every time the trio play on them now. Maddie can climb the slide by herself. Amelia taught herself to swing by climbing inside and standing on the swing. James can climb the tiny rock wall on the other side. It won't be so hazardous once they learn how to slide and climb down, but for now, it can get chaotic. 

I found Amelia like this yesterday morning.

And my favorite outtake...
I wish there was a story or explanation behind this last one, but I was simply an observer.

This is What Happens When...

Jackson and Amelia are the only two people playing in the nursery.

The safety lock is taken off the cabinets for a second (long enough for me to grab a pot).

Jackson leaves food on the coffee table.

James throws his cup of milk (approximately 16 times a day)

We attempt to play on the deck.

I ask Jesse to take a picture of the girls and I playing in the sprinkler. Really?

James plays in the sandbox.

Maddie wants more food. (Guess it's time to actually use the buckle.)

James refuses to nap. (Please note: He was fully dressed when we laid him down.)

I run upstairs to get something without putting the gate up.

Amelia sits on Maddie's foot. (Maddie pushed her to the ground a few seconds later.)

Amelia's inner bad ass comes out. (She crawled across the yard and got on Jack's bike by herself.)

James discovers saran-wrap.

You marry someone obsessed with psychological thrillers and horror. 

James feeds himself beans.

Jesse practices the long jump.

MiMi tries to leave.

the bathroom door is accidentally left open.

You blink and you suddenly have three one-year olds standing up.

One Year Photo Outtakes

I've already posted many photos from the trio's birthday week. Here are a few pictures that didn't make the cut. This is what real life with triplets is like!

Do you know how hard it is to get three mobile children to sit down, face the camera, and hold a letter? Bahaha!

Thankfully I was able to capture some great pictures within the first three minutes of the cake smash, because that's as long as it took for Maddie to disrobe and James to crawl away.

I had the hardest time taking James' individual shots because he kept climbing on top of me and laughing hysterically. He wanted my hair, the camera, to stand up, etc. This kid is a nut!

Greatest lesson from the year: Learn to let go of ideals. Laugh when things don't go according to plan, because few things ever go as planned with triplets. And sometimes, the outtakes in life turn out even better.