It's been awhile since I've posted anything, and I figured today was as good a day as any to sit and write something. Our newest addition to the family is just over a week old, and already she has stolen the hearts of the entire family. Little Adelin came into this family on April 29th and I am amazed at how well both of her brothers have accepted her. Donovan has been protective of her since the first time he met her, and always wants to hold her and is very concerned if he doesn't know where she is. Giovanni I was a little concerned about because he is momma's boy and I didn't know how well he would handle having to share. However, after seeming only mildly curious at first, he too is a great big brother. He is so gentle with her and is very concerned when she cries. The first night home, he would start crying whenever Adelin did. It was very sweet, but I'm glad that didn't last long.
Sometimes I am overwhelmed by how blessed I am with the amazing little family that I have. My boys are both so smart and rambunctious, but they are so loving and sweet. I really cannot believe how fast they are growing up and sometimes it is intimidating that I am responsible for their upbringing and their outlook on the world around them. Now, I have a daughter that I am also responsible for, and as a girl I know the rocky roads that are ahead of us. However, I know I have the best help around with my husband. He has been so amazing with our children, and especially recently, he has been taking the night shift with Adelin so I can try to get some sleep. He is exhausted, but it is wonderful to know how much this little girl means to him, and I know that we are all in good hands with him. He always works so hard for us and I am so proud of him all the time. Things might not always be smooth sailing, but I know that I can count on him to be a good husband and father always.
I really don't know what I did to deserve the amazing little family that I have, and I don't know what it is I'm doing to help my children become the amazing little people that they are. But I am eternally grateful, and hope that they always know how much I love them. I know that in the blink of an eye they will all be grown and gone, and I hope that I stop to take the time with each of them now to show them how thankful I am that they chose me to be their mom. Happy Mother's Day to my wonderful children who allowed me the opportunity to be their mother and to be a part of their lives always.
I love you so much Donovan, Giovanni, and Adelin. I will always try my best to be the kind of mom that you deserve.
I love you Alfredo. Thank you for being my partner on this journey and helping me to be the best wife and mother I can be.
