Birthday Time!!

I can't believe it's that time again: September!!! It's my favorite month of the year. Why, you ask? Not only is it the start of football season, cooler weather (well, not really in Texas, but you get my point), holiday decorations up in stores, but it brings with it my birthday as well as Alex's. :-) On Sept 9th, I celebrated my 30th birthday. It was pretty uneventful which made me happier than ever! My first birthday as a mother was spent in the ER with Alex and a stomach virus. My second birthday as a mother was spent at the doctor's office with Alex and RSV which ultimately led to a year full of respiratory issues and a diagnosis of reactive airway disease. I think it was God's way of reminding me of the selflessness that is parenthood. So, this year instead of celebrating me, I thanked God for and celebrated having 2 healthy children, a healthy husband and family, and my own health.

I can't believe that my baby is going to be 3 on September 19th. He amazes me every day!! This past year I worked full time to complete my clinical fellowship year. I enjoyed it very much but I absolutely hated leaving a crying 2 year old at preschool all day which made him constantly sick. As soon as the school year was finished in early June, it was back to being a stay at home parent and I almost lost my sanity. Alex pushed me to my limits and all I can remember thinking was that I couldn't wait for the allergist to clear him to go back to school. Now that I've been at home for a few months, I am happier than ever! I have many moments of insanity and sometimes wish I could have more breaks from my babies than I get, but at the end of the day, I LOVE LOVE LOVE my life and would be absolutely happy if I never got another break from my babies again (absolutely crazy and nuts, yes but happy!) :-)

Alex has accomplished so much this past year and he is turning in to such a good little rambunctious boy. Nicolas continues to be my sweet dream baby. He smiles and laughs at everything and I cherish his "old soul." I am convinced that he has my Grandma Toribia's spirit: quiet but fierce. He definitely has her chin and looking at him makes me smile because it is the piece of my mom and grandma of which I am constantly reminded.  I am looking forward to all the fun milestones. :-)