End of Summer

Summer has come and gone, faster than we can say...Bailout. We had a wonderful summer with our daughters and are looking forward to even better Autumn ahead.
A new cousin joined our family, Luc Miguel Moreno, or Mini -Mike joined our life on 9/11/08 and he definitely is true to his name. Mike, Tony and Mini-Mike look so much alike, they are definitely Morenos.

I participated in the Heart Walk on 9/18/08 walking a mile and raising money for charity. I'd like to thank all those who sponsored me on my walk and my husband who was my inspiration for participating. Walking has become quite a chore this recent month, so this was a feat all on its own.

New baby is growing and is doing great. She is moving around and kicking like a professional soccer player. I can swear she does bicycle kicks in there. The monthly check up went great, and all is comfy and cozy as far as she is concerned. Carlos and I are yet to pick out a name. Maya has suggested Nemo (like the fish) only because its a girl, she's modified it to Nema. Maya is excited about her baby sister "hatching" on Christmas day. She can't wait for the day when she is able to see her baby sister and hold her. There is only 3 months until the due date, so I can't wait until the baby 'hatches' either.

Maya is a remarkable student, her vocabulary and social skills become more and more refined each day. She likes to read and tell stories and is rarely at a loss for words. She has started playing soccer and is really exercising her motor skills. We enjoy seeing her grow and become an intelligent and dynamic little girl.

Sofia is also advancing faster than she can say "uno...dos". She is now counting and can sing some songs. Her favorite is Old MacDonald. She has learned to say the names of all her daycare friends, but by far her favorite word is "MAYA" and "Mas". Little Baby amazes us daily with her new words and expressions. She's a bright and happy baby.

Carlos and I are truly blessed to have such wonderful little girls. (Feel free to remind me of this the next time they are screaming and crying) I can't imagine life without them.

when I grow up...........

My kids have shown me a pure innocence that I have never seen before. They posses such a wonderful and refreshing perspective of the world around them, that it continually makes me reevaluate my own. For Maya and Sofia, everything is within reach and nothing is impossible. I hope they never give up on their dreams and always keep their perspective on life.

The other day, Carlos asked Maya what she wanted to be when she grew up. For a 3 year old, sky is the limit. Maya can be anything in the world....and leave it to Maya to take that literally. Maya responded..."A Doctor". Wow, my daughter the doctor....wouldn't that be nice... , then she responded, "and a tree". You see for Maya anything in the world is possible... she can be a 'tree' or a 'doctor'. Whether Maya becomes 'a Doctor' or 'a Tree', we'll be proud of her all the same.

Now, if I really want to read between the lines, maybe she's telling me that She wants to be pre-med from Standford.....OK, I know its a stretch. What I do know is that years from know I will look back and smile at the thought of my daughter....the tree/doctor.