My boys in Sonoma.

I love Sonoma, you guys know that. It is my happy place. These pictures are old but my Mom and I went on a picnic there with the boys. The funny part of these pictures, and when I look at them is seeing Miles personality. He's a little goofball, but he doesn't show it to everyone. Just when he's comfortable with his brothers, and he cracks us up. I get a kick out of seeing these guys grow and bond.

Big Brother..

Darrian is a really sweet big brother. He has his moments, but overall he really loves his brothers. I love seeing them interact. I can't wait till they learn to say his name, he keeps trying to get them to say his name.
He makes them laugh, and plays with them. The other day I put Quincy in ninja costume I was given. Darrian LOVED it. He plays dress up all the time and he was so happy that Ninja Quincy was ready to play. I should put Miles in the firefighter costume next time. Darrian was making goofy faces with Miles and he was laughing so hard. They love their big brother, do do I <3

Updates..

Where has the time gone, I know I know.. If I look back over this blog the past TEN months I am going to see one theme. I am dead tired all the time. It is getting better.. but having three small one's doesn't make it easy to sleep, focus on myself, or get things done in a timely manner.

The boys are all doing great. Miles and Quincy are 10 months (pictures soon) and Miles is standing on his own, trying out a few steps here and there. Darrian is doing great in school, he is the MOST outgoing person I have ever met. He enjoys his three days a week, and the teacher raves about what a great helper he is. He also started Sunday school and really likes that too, we choose a new parish and I really like it. Lots of young families, and great sense of community. The boys will be baptized there this coming Sunday. Miles standing on his own:




Our biggest event over the past month was our first ER visit with the twins. Honestly with Darrian he was in ER once for a stomach bug. Thus far in my mommy-career I had not had a "injury" ER visit *knock on wood. Well that record came to a quick end on 10/1. I had the boys in the living room getting ready to go for a walk, and I went to get Darrian water. Coming back from the kitchen I see Miles standing near a side table in the living room. He falls and hits the table with at the bottom with his mouth. I scoop him up.. blood. Lots. I try to locate where it is coming from and see his front tooth is pointing out at me in a 90 degree angle. We quickly pack all the boys in the car and head to the ER. A horrible x-ray (trying to get a 9 month old to hold still is not easy), and lots of talk later (5 hours later) the Drs. made the call to pull the tooth. This required putting Miles under, then waiting for him to wake up. I was/am totally bummed. Also having Quincy and Darrian in the ER was horrible, I need to really find a babysitter who can help us out. I am thankful it is just a tooth, thankful it is a baby tooth.. but I am bummed he won't have a tooth until either at 4 we put a bridge in or wait for the adult tooth to come in. He is fine, we are ok.. just not a great moment.



One thing I have noticed about Quincy this month. He has a song in his heart, and he loves Adele. Put some Adele in, he is quiet, sings along and dances a long. It makes my heart melt a bit every.single.time.



I spend most of my evenings with the kids, trying to get them outside riding a bike, walking, going to parks. When the babies are asleep Darrian, Keith and I play board games (candyland is a favorite right now) or Darrian and I have special talks where we lay in my bed and talk about the day, life. I love the special time with him. This Friday I told him we are going to have a slumber party! We are going to make popcorn, watch a movie, play board games, and then he can sleep in our bed. We will talk till we fall asleep. It is special treat, that I am using like a carrot on a string for him. I hope we get to do it because I think I am *almost* as excited as he is. :)




As for me I am doing ok. I often wish I had a "boring" life, where there was not a lot of stress going on. However it seems like there is always something coming up, I just have to know it is going to all work out. This year I wanted to worry less, and I have not been successful at all times, but I am trying. I have lots of great people in my life reminding me to stay calm, stay hopeful, and know that it will work out. Their constant voice has been my strength so many times. At the end of the day I am so blessed, I have a amazing little family. Keith and I have created so much in our relationship and I am thankful for all that keeps me grounded. On that note I went to Apple Hill this past weekend and got to see a good friend Debbie, and go with Chris and Julie and the girls. I love it up there, and I swear it brings me some clarity. And lots of baked goods.. can't be bad right? I will update again soon.. hope your all blessed and having great days!

8 months ..

Here is my 8 month photo dump of the boys. Not a whole lot going on at 8 months, Miles started trying to stand on his own. He does for a few minutes to let go and then ends up on his butt. He also tries to stand up from crawling, crazy kid. I would say 8 months brought increased hunger. They are both like puppies follow you around begging for food. They seem to eat a lot and want lots of finger foods.
I took some pictures of them when we were outback playing a couple weeks ago..

Miles clapping..

All three boys

Over the weekend I made this showing all three boys at 8 months in the bath. It is Miles, Darrian in the middle, then Quincy. I will share the rest of the pictures later.

Twin Kisses, Brothers

I took this video last month of Quincy and Miles. You will see Quincy see me and start to fuss, Miles crawls over rubs his head, gives him a kiss.. and then plops down on him. It is the sweetest thing ever.

A few fun friday videos..

Darrian cracks both his brothers up, they get a kick out of him. Last night he had Quincy cracking up, and I caught it on video. That laugh makes me laugh.







Both boys have been rocking on all fours, and inching to get things. Quincy likes to roll, and Miles is really close to full on crawling. I got a video of his inchworm ways.



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Happy Friday!

Oh I remember this..

It is funny with the twins now as they show personalities and changes, it reminds me of Darrian and what he did as a baby. Wait he isn't a baby anymore? Yea that too. It makes Darrian seems so big and makes me miss the little years.

The other day I posted a picture of Miles doing "push-ups"

As soon as I took it I remembered that Darrian used to do the same thing.

The difference Miles is 5 months when he started doing this, and Darrian was 7 months. Um anyone want to tell Miles to slow down, I am not ready for it to go FASTER the second time around!