"Mom's turn to post"

I am not that into posting and all the blogging stuff (I'm a facebook fan) but i thought it was time for me to brag--I mean to talk about my family. I have 3 boys in my family including my big boy Calvin. I love them very much and I am so blessed to have them with me. Everyday is an experience with these boys. Mother day is coming soon and I just wanted to write that I am a lucky mom and I TOTALLY love my little family so here is some of the stuff that i love about my boys: Caleb is 2 years old and 5 months. He is my precious baby boy. He is so sweet and friendly but watch out! This boy got a temper like no other. We just started potty training and the way he is going is going to be a challenge-- especially considering that Caden was fully trained at this age. Caleb loves to play with his big brother and likes going to mommy and me classes, the library and Disneyland to see some of his favorite characters. Yesterday, he pulled out the map from California Adventure we'd got on Friday and said, "Can we go to Disneyland?" We hadn't been home but a mere 12 hours! He is growing so fast that he does not want to use the booster seat anymore. He's known his alphabet since he was about 18 months, he's known the sounds of each letter for a couple months now, he knows and can recognize his numbers in Spanish and English, colors and so on. Caden likes to take credit for all of that and says that he is brother is just like him. He also loves being tickled, playing with race cars and running around and banging the walls with his toys. He loves nursery and his daddy to death. Every time we visit daddy at work he wants to stay. Last week he left his classroom screaming & crying because he wanted to stay. During sacrament meeting he wants to be up there with him. He newest phrases are he request to his father every time he's about to leave the house, "Can I come with you?" He is so cute, he thinks that I still have a baby in my tummy and kisses and says, "I love you baby." I am so lucky to have this little energetic boy around me.

Caden is 4 years old and is the most sensitive, caring boy ever. He goes to preschool 2 days a week. Everyday has new questions and energy like no other. He is a very smart kid. I don't know if you know, but he has been wearing glasses and he looks so much more intellectual and handsome. A few weeks ago we had parent/teacher conference and his teacher told me that he is the only one that can read in his class and since he has been wearing\glasses he has been doing excellent. This kid wants to do everything perfect and now is mastering addition, telling the time, riding his huge bike with no training wheels, riding his scooter, reading chapter books, speaking more Spanish than ever, playing baseball with dad everyday (he has played T-ball, basketball and soccer and has trophies he calls "champions"), learning articles of faith and singing songs in Spanish and of course he loves helping around the house and being the big brother. He loves his cousins all so much and has a close bond with them. He still takes naps and wakes up pretty early every morning and likes to know the schedule for each day. If he does not agree, he submits alternate plans for the day.

The boys love our little addition to the family. She comes 3 days a week. Baby Lilly is 2 months old and we get to babysit while her mommy (Aunt Pip) is at work. She is the perfect baby. Everybody tells me that my boys are ready for a sister and you know what I think? It's true! They are so sweet to her and fight over her which makes me a little jealous at times... Just kidding!!! I love how they can be rough and at the same time so gentle with the baby.

Calvin... what can't I say about Calvin? He is a good dad, loves basketball and practices every Tuesday at church , works , has a calling at church, is in charge of prom this year is the department chairperson.... and is the ASB advisor for the 2010 class. Calvin is so funny. I like to talk about sports with him and watch them (well sometimes). He loves UCLA and the Lakers and has a really great memory that amazes me. He is so sweet and yesterday we drove to Royal Oaks Park in Duarte. He was showing Caden and Caleb were he lived when he was younger, played basketball, his elementary school, friends houses and everything. It was special to see and hear about it all. Did i also tell you that Calvin is a great salsa dancer and we love going to dances? The only thing Calvin needs to learn to do is to cook. He is a great, loving, caring, husband that works hard to make his family happy.

Well there you have it! I hope this is enough. I just want to wish all the moms happy Mothers' Day. I hope you are as lucky as I am ;)