Dear booboo girl...

You're going to be a year old in about 48-hours. Holding you as you fell asleep tonight, it really started to sink in. You aren't a tiny baby anymore, you're a toddler already. You've been walking for a month now and you're so eager and independent when we go places now. You may not like shoes much at this point, but I promise that will change.

Even without much hair, you are a beauty. When you smile it is so contagious, especially when you scrunch up your nose. So cute. You make us all laugh every day with your aggressive love of food and the way you jump/dive on us and your brother.

You and your manong Kole are so close, and I always pray it would stay that way the rest of your lives. No one will be your friend for longer than your sibling. He may be rough with you sometimes, but he also already knows how to protect you. It's a beautiful thing to see the love you two have for each other already.

My prayers for you, Alexandria, are that you would learn from your mistakes as well as others. That you would be a strong woman with a soft heart. Know your worth and expect others to treat you as such. My prayers for you will be endless as my love. We won't always be friends, but I'll always do what I feel is best for you. After only one year of having you in my life, you have changed me for the better. Thanks mamacita.

Love,

Momma

Dear Baby Girl...

Wow, you're almost 2 months old! Time doesn't stop flying by, especially with having two of you kids now. You and your brother are so sweet together. You already watch him running around, and we can tell you like it when he kisses you (even if it's hard). 

You are more precious to me each day I spend with you. There are times you give me the biggest smile and it makes my day. I can't wait to hear you laugh! 

Everyone notices how strong you are and how much neck control you have already. Go girl! You may be getting a tooth already, but we're not quite sure. Early just like me and your brother. Sorry, lol. You're eyes are still blue and you are pretty much bald. You're hair is coming in (along with longer eyelashes) but I think we'll be waiting a little longer for those eyes to change. 

Your daddy and I have had a hard time deciding who you look like but we're being told more and more that you look like daddy, especially when he was a baby. You're much lighter of course, but that's from grandma's side. Can't wait to see how your beauty will blossom as you grow.

Love you mucho!

Yo Mama

P.S. Thanks for sleeping 5-7 hours straight most nights! :) Mama like.

3 + 1 = 4!

We are officially a family of 4. Almost a whole month has passed already. It's been a fairly smooth transition thanks to my wonderful familia. 

My hubby has been more than awesome, taking over most responsibilities here at home. I feel so loved and taken care of, and even spoiled! I am anxious for the day he goes back to work. I rely on him a lot and I don't have the most confidence in myself to do as good a job with the kids as we do together all day. Praying!

Our son (2 1/2) has been the absolute best big brother! We're so proud of him. From day 1 he has been sweet and helpful. What a blessing. It melts my heart when he hugs and kisses her all on his own. He gets a little overwhelmed sometimes when she cries, but still tries to calm her down. We're trying to make sure he gets time with me to maintain his security and continue to avoid jealousy. I miss him as much as he misses me though! We had a date night just me and him the other night; this will be a regular thing.

Our baby girl (almost 4 weeks) has been great too. She has been a much better sleeper than her big brother was, especially at night. This has made all the difference. I can feel sane if I'm getting a reasonable amount of rest. Sleep with a newborn around is always broken, but its amazing how good you can feel off spurts of 3-4 hours of sleep in a row. LOL 

She's putting on weight well and eating up a storm. I can tell she's growing every day. She's starting to have more awake time, and tracking us when we talk. It's all familiar, remembering how babies are, but kinda new at the same time.