tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post8636156667859120334..comments2024-03-27T19:04:31.290-05:00Comments on The Amazing Trips: ramblings of a burned-out mindThe Amazing Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-1140814575080178662007-03-22T00:22:00.000-05:002007-03-22T00:22:00.000-05:00Hi Jen,Thanks so much for visiting us and leaving ...Hi Jen,<BR/>Thanks so much for visiting us and leaving a comment....so glad to find other triplet families out there. I am new to the blogging world and I LOVE finding new friends out here in bloggerland. Anyway...Congratulations on the baby on the way. You have been blessed with 4 miracles:) I will be checking back for updates--or maybe for advice since yours are a bit older than mine! Your 3 are very cute....<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/>CaseyCasey's triohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00642538674985608613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-2604981129480201022007-03-21T20:07:00.000-05:002007-03-21T20:07:00.000-05:00you crack me up on so many levels. the party in t...you crack me up on so many levels. the party in the bathroom and diaper boxes--loved it!*Tanyetta*https://www.blogger.com/profile/14339189484151758472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-23211626521247820922007-03-21T00:17:00.000-05:002007-03-21T00:17:00.000-05:00Jen- I think you'll have to put the baby in with y...Jen- I think you'll have to put the baby in with you guys. Not ideal, but he'll need to sleep 17 hours a day and he will need his sleep. You can't throw him in the lion's den. <BR/><BR/>You really NEED a bigger house. Can you convert your garage or do you have a homeowner's association? Can you add on the back? Is there any possible way you can enlarge your current setup?Michele Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15061520456909635254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-34629870254182513982007-03-20T17:20:00.000-05:002007-03-20T17:20:00.000-05:00no baby belly yet? Good luck with the house dile...no baby belly yet? <BR/><BR/>Good luck with the house dilema!Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393672416950722780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-66470918961438792162007-03-20T16:22:00.000-05:002007-03-20T16:22:00.000-05:00Wow, I can't believe you are 6 months pregnant alr...Wow, I can't believe you are 6 months pregnant already! Time is just flying. And looking to buy a home and move in the next 3 months? Yikes! <BR/><BR/>If it helps any, we had 3 kids in a 1000 sq ft 2 bedroom, till we finished the basement and expanded to a whopping 1400 sq ft 3 bedroom. Not ideal, but it is doable.<BR/><BR/>Good luck on whatever you decide!Nettiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944075197437870258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-47867649032206254972007-03-20T16:19:00.000-05:002007-03-20T16:19:00.000-05:00I think Poppa and Kathleen are wise...listen to wh...I think Poppa and Kathleen are wise...listen to what they say and pray about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-32201413110601691142007-03-20T14:58:00.000-05:002007-03-20T14:58:00.000-05:00uThis is a big dilemma, I don't blame you for worr...uThis is a big dilemma, I don't blame you for worrying about it all the time. I will tell you a couple of things though. First- I moved about 3 months before I had my third baby, then again when he was 5 months, then when he was one. For five years we lived in a 1400 sq foot, three bedroom, 2 bath house with 3, then 4 kids. After a while it started to feel small. Now we live in a 2 bedroom apartment with about 800 square feet and one bathroom, 4 kids and one on the way. Now I wish I had my old "small" house back. You can survive anything- if you have to. Having triplets, I'm sure you're already well acquainted with this concept. And by the way, if I could move into a home before this baby is born, I'd do it! I'd do it the day before she's born if I had to! Then I'd paint her room pink while in early labor, because I have 4 boys and have been waiting almost 14 years to finally have a girl!<BR/>Good luck!Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054624188896928543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-245696054985795642007-03-20T10:37:00.000-05:002007-03-20T10:37:00.000-05:00hire an architect for two hours and a space design...hire an architect for two hours and a space designer and have them come look at your present home. They may be able to assist you in adding a small number of sq. feet that could make a BIG impact without losing a big amount of your backyard or your sanity. Its worth a thousand bucks or less to get professional advice. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-51527912621821620452007-03-20T08:48:00.000-05:002007-03-20T08:48:00.000-05:00Wow, I can practically FEEL how torn up you are ab...Wow, I can practically FEEL how torn up you are about this...<BR/><BR/>Make sure your husband brings you a glass - no, make it a bottle - of wine upon your delivery!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-31005120673399243162007-03-20T07:47:00.000-05:002007-03-20T07:47:00.000-05:00For what it's worth, here's the best advice we've ...For what it's worth, here's the best advice we've ever been given: "Don't sacrifice lifestyle for square footage." It has been a hard pill to swallow sometimes, even as renters, and we ignored it a time or two and HATED being strapped financially - the space didn't make up for the lack of freedom to make emergency or even impulsive little luxury purchases or have a weekend get-away every now and then.<BR/><BR/>But oh, do I feel for you. Kicking baby, frenetic nesting and all. Hang in there!!!!Code Yellow Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283426654179102400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-9111865359380677502007-03-19T23:00:00.000-05:002007-03-19T23:00:00.000-05:00M O V E !M O V E !Geologychickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05326271846932273163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-84199415397425233972007-03-19T22:02:00.000-05:002007-03-19T22:02:00.000-05:00Your blog is great to read, especially since we ha...Your blog is great to read, especially since we have identical almost four-year-old girls and have some similar experiences. <BR/><BR/>We've been in the same quandary for a while... do we stay or do we go? We have three adults and the twins in a 3 BR, 1 BA, 1060 sq ft house. I feel your pain. <BR/><BR/>I've just never been able to put it as succinctly as you have. =) <BR/><BR/>Thanks so much!Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05373270876474294962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-6109987812222377732007-03-19T21:59:00.000-05:002007-03-19T21:59:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05373270876474294962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-59710103763483011882007-03-19T19:45:00.000-05:002007-03-19T19:45:00.000-05:00Der Jen and Guy (Charlie) In our meditation this...Der Jen and Guy (Charlie)<BR/><BR/> In our meditation this morning "Dwelling in Peace" we read from Proverbs 107.1<BR/>"Better a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife." <BR/> Can you have the joy and security that you have now on Annadale in a bigger house, with bigger stress and bigger mortgage payments and more work hours away from the chidren?<BR/> We look forward to seeing you on the 29th of this month so that you can get away to restore each other.<BR/> Any 63 year old grandmother who can swim from Alcatraz Island can surely give 3 little kids a bath and tuck them in and Poppa is the best story reader with tuck in kisses and hugs.<BR/> Enjoy the moment as this is all we really have.<BR/>Love,<BR/>Poppa and KathleenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-33836478545048969332007-03-19T19:41:00.000-05:002007-03-19T19:41:00.000-05:00You are hilarious!!! I love reading your experien...You are hilarious!!! I love reading your experiences!!! God Bless YOU! I am sure making a decision like that is extremely hard especially pregnant....<BR/><BR/>it is pretty impressive the work week you guys have though, and can still afford to live where you live- THATS AWESOME!!!! ( and pretty priceless:))<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing:) By the way, I got your blog from my cousin, who is due the same day as you- she has a blog that I check regularly and I didn't recognize you so I clicked.....and started laughing!!:) and then got hooked....Sherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12254764843041725608noreply@blogger.com