"Happy Day Mom"

So yesterday was another one of my birthdays. I know that I have mentioned that it feels like time flies by, but it seems like just a few months ago that I had my last birthday celebration. Of course, last year the kids weren't quite able to tell me "Happy day mom" like Kayla-- matt was close too this year, saying "mom day happy". Anyway, another year older...

Today we hit the zoo, to enjoy the close to 70 degree weather we're having. What a wonderful day. Anna and Keely joined us, and Jacob's with us today (the kids were thrilled to have him and they kept saying "cupcup-- look lions-- ROAR" etc) so anyway, I took the wagon- with the trailer. Now, matt and kayla like to walk sometimes, but to go to the zoo with just the double stroller is near impossible (because inevitable, I end up carrying someone 50% of the time-- so the wagon is our only choice. My shoulders are killing me from pulling close to 100 pounds for 2 1/2 hours-- but other than that we had a wonderful time, and the kids were angels... every one of them.

Here's a fun pic of the kids... notice Kayla being loving to Jacob-- she's such a girl ;)

"just another manic Monday"

Just another crazy day in the life of the Webber fam. We've had quite a few blog worthy events the past few days. I'll just hit the highlights, for your laughing pleasures (our pain, is your gain).

First, the mystery has been solved. For a few weeks Kayla has been swatting peoples butts and saying “I spak butt”. This was an interesting statement for a child to say that has never been spanked. We figured she must have seen it on TV or something (we don’t even threaten spanking). Anyway, long story short, she’s now saying it more clearly, and it turns out that she was saying “I got butt”… we’re always saying we “got her” arm/leg or whatever and apparently she’s coupled that with playful swats on the butt. Still embarrassing when she does it to people—but now at least explainable. In similar news Matt put his teddy bear in time out the other day—he was mad that daddy made him stop jumping on his bed- and took it out on the bear… “No, no—you go out!” he said to the bear.

Now for the interesting stuff…

Yesterday, my husband, whom I dearly love, did something not so out of the ordinary-- he left a door open. Matt and Kayla got into an argument ending in Matt scratching Kayla's eyelid (lower lid)-- I saw the blood drops and thought they were actually coming from her eye-- so in a hurry I rushed her over to the sink to rinse her eye and determine damages. Well, I was going to do that except I instead ran into the open dishwasher door and fell smack on top of it while holding Kayla. Needless to say, our dishwasher is broke (hopefully temporarily) Kayla was okay, and I have many bruises and sore muscles. I think it may be a few days before Peter leaves another door open. I guess the good news is that at least I have a husband who knows how to load the dishwasher 

Today's highlight has by far been during my shower. I was gone for less than 10 minutes threw on clothes and was so happy the kids had made it without any arguing or screaming. Amazed at the silence (as a quiet Barney was on in the distance) I went to check on my little angels before blow drying my hair. I get to the playroom to find that the kids are gone. I run outside (as the sliding door is cracked open-- previously shut and dead bolted) and find them a few minutes later in the van with a set of toy keys, and a set of house keys that they had located in the vehicle. Thankfully no one was hurt-- although I'm sure they would argue otherwise after sitting in time out for five minutes. Peter’s picking up a tension rod for the top of the door to prevent future escapes.

Well, that's about it for now. Unless you count the fact that Matt now regularly climbs on top of his dresser in the mornings and after naps. Why?- you may wonder-- so he can lotion himself before we come in and get him.

We just got home from the park (I'm attempting to positively channel the climbing energy into the great outdoors)-- and now they're in their big kid beds-- actually I think they're "bouncin"-- so I'm off. The adventures never cease :)



Taken at the park this afternoon-- too much was going on to sit an smile-- so this was the best mom could do ;) We're really looking forward to the warmer weather though.

Crazy Busy Fast Life

Time goes by SO fast, that it is unbelievable!

News in order of occurrence...

Charity and Ty (and Caleb) welcomed Nolan Thomas last Saturday (three weeks early)-- we haven't met the little guy yet, but hear that he's quite a cutie.

One of our favorite (tied w/ 3 others for the fav. position) brothers got engaged this past Friday in Chicago. We're super geeked, because he's marrying Laura who is a quite excellent choice in a wife. Good one Dave ;) Looks like the weddings going to be occurring June 24th, and we can't wait!

Today my mom's having somewhat major surgery... please keep her in your prayers (also pray for a speedy recovery).


Cute things that the kids are doing lately...

Honestly, most of what they do is cute--

- The first thing Matt did this morning was ask "where's dab" (dad) when I told him that he was at work, he said "oh", but still remembered to look in our bed, just to make sure I wasn't mistaken.

- Kayla loves to page the phone... when I tell her to stop it for the millionth time she says "I made it peep, peeped"... (so cute I almost want her to do it again, so I can hear her say "peep, peeped" instead of beep beep).

- Kayla also now frequently asks me for a "five-ed" then says "k, now deert" she also refers to herself as a "princy" from time to time (princess)

- Kayla and Matt are amazed that Jacob says "words". Jacob says uh-oh, and also seems to say a few other words, and the kids are AMAZED! They squeal, repeat the same word he just said (often uh-oh) and generally express true joy at the little guys recent accomplishment- speech. (Kayla is also hilarious with Jacob, always patting his head, bringing him toys and saying "aw... Cupcup" (she's working on the 'J' part).

- Matt loves to jam with his guitar, and I'm still trying to figure out where he learned all of his moves! He's also trying to teach himself how to dribble a basketball, and distance shooting. Every time we're downstairs he works on his b-ball skills.

Well, I'd best be done with this post. I've already intercepted about 6 attempts trying to turn off/restart the computer-- and the dancing that they were so cutely doing at the beginning of this post has now turned into getting into as much of mom and dads stuff as possible.

INCREDIBLE FAMILY weekend

The Webber family has had quite a few "first time" events in the past few weeks. A little over a week ago we took the kids to see Sesame Street Live-- Elmo's coloring book. A HUGE hit for the kids, and mom and dad had a pretty good time too (who wouldn't seeing the pure joy on the kids faces). Matt and Kayla keep talking about the dancing, and that Elmo went "nigh,night" at the end. I'm sure we'll be talking about this for a long time!

Yesterday, I was able to get free tickets for the Disney on Ice- The Incredible in the morning. Peter zipped off to pick up the tickets while I finished getting everything ready and off we went. The kids had a great time (although they kept looking for Elmo) and if you ask them about it they'll tell you it was loud (it's so funny how they concentrate on certain aspects of shows).

Since the kids had slept on the way there, they didn’t want naps when we got home-- so dad and them played while I went to teach piano lessons. By the time I got home at 5:20, the kids were ready for a nap-- so instead of struggling through the night trying to keep them awake we just threw them into the car and went to Frankenmuth for dinner (we had a free dinner coupon for my birthday). Anyway, we had a great time and it was really great for Peter and me to be able to chat the whole way there and home while the kids slept.

Today we went to church in the morning, and enjoyed a great service. Matt and Kayla also had a good time, learning to Follow God during their class. After church we quickly changed and headed off for the zoo-- they were having a special "winterfest celebration". Finally, after dinner 'Uncle' Dan called and asked if Grandma Sue, Aunt Jilly and he could come over. The kids had a great time playing with them -- and now they're tucked into bed.

What a great weekend!

We also have plans to go to lunch tomorrow with Grandma Sue and Grandma Lorraine (also get to play in the play place at Oakland Mall). We'll be having a playgroup with Keely and Caleb on Tuesday-- should be a fun filled week!