The last year had its share of challenges for our guy with the trio being dropped into his life. We worked hard to give him attention, and family and friends were great about making him feel special. Still, when we are out in public, the triplets are often treated like the Beatles. There is a lot of gawking, some picture taking and just general curiosity by Joe Public. Austin takes it all in stride and seems genuinely proud of "his babies" or, as sometimes he calls them, "The Chiplets" (too much Alvin and the Chipmonks movies lately). As the triplets have become more mobile the last few months, they have began to invade his space (and toys) in a major way. He generally greets them with cautious love, and, at times, a forearm shiver. The last few weeks they have even taken to pulling his hair when he is rolling around with them. He shows great patience and generally calls for us to come help extract his follicles from their clutches.
Austin is smart. Not just, "my kid is smart" smart, but truly very, very bright. He will get a new 50 page book on a Sunday, and three days later finish most sentences and absolutely call you out for skipping page 39 ("nope, missed a page daddy, go back"). He can whip his way around an ipad like nobody's business. He will remember visitors vehicles and point them out when he sees the equivalent drive past.
Two of the best parts of my day, everyday, is getting a hug from Austin when he first wakes up and then again as we say good night. Looking forward to celebrating this weekend and excited to see what the next year will bring for our big boy. Happy Birthday !
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