Raquel is now 7. It was a blazing hot day. Literally the hottest day I have ever experienced in my life, breaking records at 115 degrees. We tackled the insane heat and went to see Despicable Me. Raquel, Elena, and I were the only ones in the theater at 12:15pm--who else would be crazy enough to go out with roasting weather like that? She requested having hamburgers for dinner and we went to In-N-Out. We ended the day by having her open presents and eating cake.
I love this little lady. I learn from her every day. I feel humbled and honored to be lucky enough to be her mom. I think I've said this before...I always knew I would love my kids, but I'm frequently surprised with how much I enjoy being with them. And when I say that I'm not talking about the overall joy of being a mom, I'm talking about really liking them for them...in the sense that if they were my age I would totally call them up to hang out and spend time with them. How fortunate I am to have such a friend for life.
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I realized while doing this post that tomorrow is my one year blogger-world anniversary. I have a love/hate relationship with blogging. I am always glad after the post is up, it has provided an incentive to take more pictures, and it has been therapeutic. Plus I've always been a bad journal-keeper/scrap-booker so having a blog has taken away some of that guilt. But, it takes time, sometimes a lot of time, and if I get behind I feel like just quitting all together. Nonetheless, the pros (for now) out weigh the cons. So here goes another year of blogging.
4 comments:
Happy Birthday!! She's adorable!
I remember you comforting me once about my relationship with my own children. Remember? We were in my home in Provo, you were my VT still, I think. (btw, that was too short...I was sad when you were replaced...). Hannah was only 3 (or 2???), I think, and going through some "rebellious" stage. I so wanted to be the person she needed me to be and I still remmber your wise words and they came to pass. We need to be patient as Moms and love them.
I feel Hannah (and the rest of the children actually) and I have now the kind of relationship you are talking about in this post and it is so rewarding! I love it!
I always felt that way with Raquel...I have always enjoyed her...she is WONDERFUL! And she will be my friend for life as well, I hope, if she allows me.
We miss you and love you so much!
Happy 1 year anniversary! I sure am grateful you have a blog...you should be grateful too because I would call you and annoy you to death otherwise. :)
Tell Raquel Happy Birthday for me!
I am glad you blog. I love seeing what your family is up to. Hope Mike is doing well...I am sure he is...the 2nd year is always so much more fun than the 1st.
Feliz cumpleanos Raquel! Love your perspective... this made me teary... its a very tender post... love Raquel's facial expressings, shes amazing just like here mama.
Miss you guys!
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