The things kids do

When I become pregnant I usually join a babycenter.com forum so I can chat with other moms-to-be about what they are experiencing. Some of the women I chatted with when I was pregnant with Miles I STILL chat with today and consider them friends, even though I have never met them in person!

Anyhow- on this chat board some one created a post asking moms who have children already to post pictures of things their kids have done that made you laugh, cry, melt your heart etc. I found that I have a HUGE amount of photos that fit into that category... and I thought I would share it with you all! :)

ENJOY!

Your kids will...

Want to wear face paint, even when it's not halloween:



Make silly faces when the camera comes out:



Fall asleep on you even when it's over 100 degrees outside:



Put things on their heads for no reason at all:



Make silly faces in the mirror:


(Ladies... look at your man, now look at me, now look at your man... I'm on a horse)

You will take them in public with bed head and stained shirts:



They will throw dirt on their heads because it's fun:



Again... they will put things on their heads just because:



They will get sick and break your heart when they feel so yucky:



They will make friends that they will have forever at a younger age then you expect:


When they are quiet it means they are making a mess... trust me on this one:



Watching them experience snow for the first time makes you feel like you're experiencing it for the first time too:




Big brother giving little brother some toys to play with doesn't always turn out the way you envision:



They will make you love Christmas even more then you thought you could:


You will always remember the first BIG boo boo that they get: '



They will melt your heart:


They will sleep in random places:


They will want to help daddy:


They think bath time is play time... win. win. win.


They will use whatever they can find for teething toys...



They will have bad days... just like we do.



They will make you laugh... "Mom... a little help here????"



They  may, or may not, like their first birthday cake:



They will get into things they aren't supposed to... like glass cups... which shatter upon throwing them on the floor... Miles found this out one day...




If you have boys, they will wrestle... and it starts younger then you would expect:

I hope you enjoyed a little sneak peak into my life!

A little of this, A little of that

Well, I have been starting to feel better with this pregnancy, which is especially nice for the boys in this house. The house is cleaner, the dinners are tastier & I am more involved in their every day lives, instead of being zombie like and just trying my best to make it through the day. 

Sleep has been my best friend. There were days that I sat in a chair or on the sofa and only got up when needed. (Like feeding the boys, helping with ouchies etc.) I hate days like that because I felt like I was neglecting the little ones that Jesus has entrusted to me! But I was also reminded that sitting down and doing nothing on my worst days WAS taking care of the 3rd little one that Jesus is giving to us. So when I put it in that perspective it makes me feel a little less guilty. 

The best part about feeling better is that the boys aren't watching as much TV. Yes... the TV was my babysitter on more then one day! They get so crabby when they watch too much TV! But now they are back to their "one show per kid" policy and I have much happier boys, which means... a much happier mommy. 

I have been having fun with some crafting the past few weeks! One of my favorite projects that I completed was scrapbook paper covered letters. I chose Miles' name so we could hang it on his wall above his bed. I will do Max's name next month so he has his name hung up by his bed as well. I chose to do paper that I liked, and wasn't too "toddler" or "boy." If I had a girl I would consider doing something girly because it is something that a girl would probably hang on to through her teenage years. But my boys likely won't care so eventually I will hang them somewhere in my house by pictures of them, or something like that. So I chose paper that was masculine, but something that I also liked. 

Here is MILES letters all done! 

A close up of his "M"

Miles has also had some "piggy" banks that have needed tags. So I managed to make his tags... FINALY! 

And just for some fun. Here is  me at 15 weeks pregnant. :) 

FAMILY Vacation

We took the  very first Weaver vacation last week! We headed to the Oregon Coast to a tiny little town call Neskowin. It's not very well known- which was part of the appeal to us! It's white sandy beaches were almost desolate. It was just us most days, except at sunset when the dog walkers and love birds would make their way onto the beach for an evening stroll. 

I felt sick for most of our vacation, which was a MAJOR bummer. But, I had a great time regardless. If you're going to feel crumby, you mine-as-well have a beautiful  view of the ocean to stare at, right? 

I will leave you with photos... ENJOY! 

Maxwells way to wear sunglasses. :) 

Happy Boy! 

Proposal Rock

Keith and the boys

Me and my boys

Keith and Miles watching the waves

I don't usually have flattering pictures of me when I am pregnant... but this one isn't so bad. 

Getting hugs and snuggles from the littlest

We visited Tillimook Cheese Factory one of the days

Tillamook Cheese= YUM!

My crazy boys!

My little clan

Tillamook Forest Center

Keith and Miles were acting like "mean firefighters" 

Miles the firefighter!

Monkey see, monkey do

Sweet boys

Miles 5 years old! And sweeter then skittles.

Giving mom a pose. :) 

Maxwell loves his mama! 

Smiles from Mr. Max! 

My buddy! 

Maxwell Koen

Milesy Bug! My handsome man! 

Miles Timothy

My buddies

Maxwell and Miles

Maxwell and Miles

Oh... and we cut the boys hair... it was getting outta control!