Spring Break in Rocky Point

This year for Spring Break we went to Rocky Point for a few days. Mitzi and I shared a condo and it worked out perfect. Here is where we stayed - Las Palomas!!

The kids had a ball and it was nice to relax in the Sun. Olivia had her hair done by a woman on the beach. Olivia sure looked like a beach bum with her dark skin and braids.

I promised the boys I would rent a jet ski for them while we were there. Even Olivia got in on the action. They, of course, loved it!!

Mason was happy to sit next to the pool and eat Oreos. Can you blame him?

I was shocked to see how much Mason liked the ocean.

Everyone hears the bad stories about Mexico, but it is like saying, "Harlem, NY is a dangerous city and has the highest murder rate in the country. So we better not go to Phoenix." Granted, I would not take my kids and cross the border at Juarez, but I feel very safe in Rocky Point and we have never had an issue. I am hoping to spend Fall Break there too.

Hayden's Eagle Board of Review

Today had his Eagle Board of Review. I think I was more nervous than he was. He asked

Adam Layton to introduce him to the board and then Todd Pacheco an Matt Riffey sat on the board as well as a guy from the Council. I am not sure what his name was but he was a cute little old man. Adam was good enough to give Hayden some pointers like make sure your arm is in a square when you do the Scout Law and Oath or they will stop you and make you start over. Hayden sailed through the review and he is officially an Eagle Scout.

People are amazed at Hayden's motivation and I would like to say it is ALL the wonderful parenting I have done, but to be honest - it is all him. He set a goal to be done by his 13th birthday and he was. We had to play the waiting game for paperwork to be signed off but he did it. I am glad it is over, but I am SO PROUD of my Eagle Scout and the hard work and dedication he has shown. His Court of Honor is June 26th and it will be a great celebration!

Where has the time gone??

Here it is March and I can't believe it has been so long since I blogged last. A couple of quick notes....

1. Hayden turned in his Eagle write-up last week and now we are just waiting for the Board of Review. I was THRILLED to have it finally out of this house and in the hands of the District Scout leaders.

2. I am now the mother of a teenager. Hayden turned 13 a couple of weeks ago and Cole turned 9. I have really been wondering where the time has gone. I love when my kids have their birthdays because I like to think about my life before and after they were born. I remember their labors and how amazing it was to look into their eyes for the first time, to instantly feel my heart exploding with love for them, and to know that just moments before they were in Heaven with our Father in Heaven. They are a gift to Sal and I from Him and I am thankful that he has loaned them to us for a time. In the blink of an eye, we are now years down the road and I realize that I only have a handful of years left with them. Honestly, I can't even think about it, because it will cause he to have an anxiety attack. I am just not ready yet to let them soar with their own wings.

Speaking of motherhood..... after 340 days I am FINALLY done breastfeeding. I have never nursed my babies this long and it is a day I have looked forward to. HOWEVER, it has been quite bittersweet for me. I honestly never thought I would feel this way. I am sad that I will never have another newborn baby in the house that is my responsibility. I will never nurse another baby. I will never have big boobs - leaking or otherwise - for Sal to enjoy. I will miss every single minute of it. Newborns are my absolute favorite.... I love being up with them in the night while the rest of the house sleeps....looking into their sweet face with only the glow from a dimmed light..... listening to them breathe while they sleep on my chest. YES I am having a moment... I am sad at all the things I will never do again. Funny that I will not miss maternity clothes or swollen feet, fertility hormones or progesterone injections for all of those things were needed to get me where I am today - a mother to 4 of the most wonderful kids ever. I am thankful for everyday that I have with them.

To Hayden, Cole, Olivia and Mason - I love you with all of my heart!!