I don't wanna leave!

The boys woke up

and loved running around the room

eating breakfast

where they chose!

After swimming all morning

we headed out to the

Dinosaur restaurant.

As we were walking out the front doors

of the Lodge,

Trent started crying and said

"But I wanna stay in Kansas City!"

I had to explain that KC wasn't just

this one hotel,

KC is a BIG city

with lots more fun stuff to do!

(gotta love the innocence!)

Big Guy was scared of the

moving dinos,

but Baby just laughed at them all!

I think the digging for fossils

was actually their favorite

activity the entire trip!

Back at the Lodge....

I told Big Guy

the next best thing to eating in bed

while on vacation

was

jumping on them....

(am I a bad influence???..)

A trip to KC

is never complete

without stopping at Cabela's

for a little target practice...

picking out

summer vacation items...

and checking out the fishies!

I am so grateful

to have such good little

travelers, shoppers and companions!

I think KC will forever be special to them too!

love, the rockinryans

PS~

I just looked back at our

trip to KC last year.

Looking at those pics

makes me laugh and cry

at the same time.

Big Guy looks so....little

and adorable

and I miss

his baby face.....

Seanie boy

was in my belly

(I didn't feel so hot, but the excitement

of meeting him was great.)

And Seanie is now (already)

wearing the jeans

Trent had on in those pictures!

What a big, wonderful year we had!

KC here we come!!

Last week was

our first

family vacation!

We were all super excited

and the boys did

fantastic

in the car!

As we drove into

Kansas City

we pointed to

"The Great Wolf Lodge"

and said~

"Here is your surprise!

We are staying there!"

Big Guy's eyes got huge,

he smiled at all the slides

turning in and out of the

huge cabin

and he said

"Is that our new house?!"

For a few days it is!

We walked into the big

beautiful lobby.

Their eyes were wide

with happiness and excitement.

"So, this is Kansas City"! he yelled.

Kansas City was always a magical place

for me as a child too.

I will never forget the excitement

I would feel as we would

walk into the mall and I would see

the big bright pink

Hello Kitty store.

That was my KC!

I hope these memories

are as magnificent to them!

They couldn't wait

to hit the pool,

but were both very intimidated

once there.

(pics are on a water camera, to be developed later!)

Then it was back to the room

and ready for dinner.

I think just being

in the hotel itself

was the best part for them!

Baby screeched and squealed,

they laughed and jumped

all around the room

then down the hall.

Our little wolfs

at dinner.

(That was in a tent!)

That night was an adorable story time

where it even snowed inside!

Baby was mesmerized,

loving every second!

Never short on making us laugh,

the story teller

came out and asked if anyone

had ever read the book

"Silly Sally"

a couple hands shot up,

then I look down to see

Baby's little chubby arm shoot up into the air,

raising his hand!

We laughed soooo hard,

I guess he has read the book before!

Note how tight

he is holding onto Daddy!

I told the boys

one of the best parts of staying

in a hotel

is having snacks in bed.

So, we hit the snack shop and

had ice cream in bed!

Yum!

(I think Mommy was the most excited about doing this!)

The boys slept great,

good thing because

we had lots more fun in store!

love, the rockinryans

TJ

Trent Jacob~

you are

2.5 years old!

28.6lbs (45th%)

35.75in(50th%)

Last week was your first

dentist appointment.

You did great!

So brave,

you make me proud!

You still don't have

some teeth

that you should.

They took x-rays

the teeth are there,

shaped at a slant

and coming in

crooked.

Not much we can do about it.

The dentist thinks

it is a good thing,

they are protected

and absorbing lots of fluoride!

She said you will be

upset when you are about 7

and haven't lost any teeth yet

when your friends have....

but they will be healthy.

Last week was also big

because we enrolled you

for the

2012-2013

school year.

Exciting,

but sad to know you are growing up so fast.

As we left the school

after enrollment,

I asked you what you thought

of your new school.

Your reply~

"She doesn't have a school bus."

You are an awesome

big brother.

It is fun to watch the two of you

start to really play

(and fight)

together.

You are still very loving

and want to cuddle a lot.

At night you want Daddy

and in the mornings

you crawl in bed

beside Mommy

to play with my hair.

You say "motorcycle"

without the motor now. :(

You are sleeping much better now,

only waking once at night

or not at all

in 11 hours.

You keep me entertained daily

and

we love you!

love, the rockinryans

Today

was one of those days....

one that I thought back

to those commercials

"Cal-gone, take me away"....

and truly now know

how that woman in the tub felt...

one of those days

where my husband

reminded me that we are halfway through

"the terrible twos"....

(I reminded him that

numerous people have told us 3 is

more

difficult)....

one of those days

where I count down

the hours till bedtime....

one of those days where

I didn't dare

make any plans

knowing the outcomes

would not be positive.

but, we HAD to get groceries.

 I thought we could make it

in and out

quick.

They love the little car

usually that keeps them happy...

but it was only 10am

and they were already grounded

from snacks....

so, I couldn't use that.

About halfway through

our trip

I hear it

the screams.

I look down,

big guy has baby

in a headlock.

they are just playing

laughing,

but I know it will turn bad fast

I tell him to let go

he won't

baby is turning red

still smiling

hanging out one window

his brothers legs

sticking out the other.

i finally get them

separated

pull big guy out

by his coat.

he is dangling there

as a lady walks by

smiling.

You better keep walking lady

nothing to see here...

my kids both have

socks AND shoes on!

but she just smiles at the scuffle.

I am embarrassed,

mad,

frustrated.

as I swing big guy into the cart

in a way

that won't

win me any

mother of the year

awards.

she laughs.

"oh great, go ahead lady

tell me what you think"....

I am SO DONE with this day....

this is all I need....

"My son has triplets,

all boys,

around that age.

I know what you are going through".

THANK YOU!

Someone without a critical word.

All I could muster

as we all 3 stood wide-eyed

staring at her....

"God bless him".

I threw everything and everyone into the car

sped home,

and threw them into bed

for much needed naps.

Although the woman at the store lifted

my spirits some,

I was still mad

at myself

for the events of the day.

I wish I could

handle these situations better,

or stop them altogether.

I wish I could be the mom

I dream of being.

I feel so guilty

for wishing away

my time with them,

I am so lucky to have it.

I think I am really

screwing up these boys.

I curled onto the couch

to escape into a book,

first doing some

face book reading.

A friend had just posted



this article.

Coincidence??

Maybe....

but it sure helped.

It is good to know

we are not alone!

love, the rockinryans

10months

Sean Thomas~
You are
10 Months old!

20lbs 6oz (65th%)

27.5in (20th%)

You can not STAND

to wear socks or shoes.

You ALWAYS pull them off.

You about got Mommy into trouble

lots of times

while out.

People do not like seeing

barefoot babies

in the winter!

But we managed to

somehow

not let those little feet

freeze.....

and kept Mommy from

taking down the next person

with a snide remark.....

AHEM.....

You finally have 2 teeth!!
Love playing ball,
in fact
that is about all you want!

You are getting around
and around
and around!
Giving us a run for our money!
Into everything,
loving every minute of it!

You are fast....

I was only brushing my teeth!

You love yelling "BUBBA!!!"

And Dadda is a close second.

Mama is occasional :(

I can kind of make out "Doggie"

when you see one on TV

And you say "Up"

while climbing the stairs

(which you are very good at.)

Still all smiles
a great eater and sleeper.
This was a big week.
You got your first haircut.
You did great!
Only getting upset
at the very end.

Bubba was a big helper,

keeping you entertained!

I felt like making that sad face too

when we were finished.

Something about a hair cut.....

turned you from my baby

into

a little boy :(

You are our little "clown"

always trying to make us laugh!

We love you

and can't believe we are planning

your 1st Birthday Party!!!

love, the rockinryans

Ryan Family!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Cotton Bowl bound!

Ryan Family Band II

What a wonderful time we had!

Love, the rockinryans