12 days too long

Ok...it's been a while, I know. I keep getting requests to update, so here we go. Bobby is still 9 years old. He starts school soon, like really soon. He will be a fourth grader this year. I know I say that time flies, but in all honesty it REALLY flies. Juliana is now 16 months. Her personality is shining through. She's learning how to talk more. She says Bobby (Bob-um), Daddy (Dad-um), baby (ummm...it sounds like baby), and Mom (Mum). She is in love with her brother and baby sister. There has been a few times that she's hurt herself and she's calling out for Bobby to come make her feel better. I love that. I love that he comes running to help her like he's her knight in shining armor. She tries, and almost succeeds, in smothering her baby sister...with kisses of course. If Baby Baby is within reach, you better believe that Juliana is trying to rock her, feed her, kiss her, hug her, and I have even seen her try to pick her up. It's the sweetest thing. I really hope these two like each other later on in life. Baby Baby is 4 months old, almost 5. She just went to the doctor and weighed in at 12.7lbs and is 24 inches long. She is growing beautifully and there are no concerns regarding her growth at this time. The doctor says she is still on the small side, but she's consistent. She may just be petite, like her mom. Ok, ok...I'm just kidding.

My mom ended up taking Bobby and Juju with her to Mexico. It was bittersweet to not have them here. Robert and I needed the break, but the house was almost too quiet. Baby Baby was basking in the attention. All that was owed to her from her sister stealing it was paid back in those 12 days. Juliana is quite the attention hog.

You would have thought that Robert and I would have been taking advantage those 12 days and being active, but it felt good to just stay home. My mom said Juliana wouldn't leave her side and made everyday tasks difficult. Bobby had a blast because he had a little bit more freedom down there than he gets here. He came back determined to learn and speak Spanish fluently. We practice a lot more now. We did hang out with friends, but nothing serious. No serious, woooo hooo partying. Things are way different now with 3 kids. I don't like being away from home for too long. I feel as if I am missing things in their lives when I'm not with them. I rush home right after work and dread when I need to make a stop at the grocery store or something. I like time away, such as "me" time, or date nights with Robert, but 12 days with 2/3rds gone...wasn't as pleasant as I thought it would have been. Our lives are different now. Robert and I live, eat, and breathe family. We keep friends nearby who are like family to us. You would think I would be jumping at the opportunity to get out the house without the kids, but it's opposite. Watching my kids interact with one another makes my heart smile on a daily basis.

I know what everyone really wants is pictures. I'll get on it. I'd like to say CONGRATULATIONS to my cousin Linda on the birth of her baby, Isabella. She's just like me with 2 girls born within a year of each other. It's difficult, but fun at the same time. Good luck, Sema!