Note to Self

Dear Blog:

Happy 2010! I sure hope your Christmas was merry and bright. I miss you and all the catharsis you bring me. Most of all, I miss the chronicles of my kids.

Alex turned 5 two days before Jesus's birthday. And while the number certainly has a ring to it, mom's still wrangling with the fact that her baby boy is growing up. Not to mention the fact that I STILL haven't figured out the best day to have his birthday party!

Meanwhile ... Daniella has hit her stride as a textbook 2-year-old. At nearly 2 and a half, she started part-time preschool this week and did amazing! There were no tears, just an inquisitive quest for learning and discovery and making new friends. Of course, she brought her favorite blankies and babies and stuffed animals, etc. to help ease the transition. We're so proud of her!

There's never a dull moment though with a toddler in the house. Though she did well in school this week, she has been extra clingy with me at home. And for a girl whose been sleeping through the night since she was 8 weeks old, she's now been getting up crying the past few nights at 3 a.m. Nothing will soothe her unless I bring her into bed with us. This too shall pass.

Something I hope and pray never passes, her telling me, "Mommy, I wuv you."
And another thing I hope and pray never passes, Alex's belief in Santa in his heart.