Nico is 10 months old!

Can you believe our baby is now 10 months old? Well it gave me a reason to visit Sprinkles. He had a rough week last week. It started out as a fever, then an ear infection then a rash. Poor guy. His fever lasted for five days then he broke out in a rash. It might have been roseola or a reaction to the antibiotic given to him for the ear infection. He's all better now and back to his happy self.

Sonoma Train town

I've been wanting to take the kids to train town for sometime now. So we finally did it. The kids enjoyed riding the train and petting the goats. They were also just happy to play in the caboose. We ended the day in downtown Sonoma. I had to stop for the bumblebee cake. Totally worth it!

Nathan celebrates his bday early...

Because Nate's birthday is in August, it was celebrated early in school. I brought snack and Costco cupcakes for the class. Erdy said I overdid it with the cupcakes. The costco cupcakes were almost the same size as the preschoolers head. Oh well--the kids were sugar high. The celebrants got to wear a crown and they had a special ceremony. Nathan enjoyed himself. He talked about it for days.

Nate's music recital

The school had a musical recital and the preschoolers sang "Freedom". It was too cute. They were singing, marching and waving their flags. Nathan sang a little too loud. You can really hear him. They did an awesome job!

My parents leave for PI and life changes...

My parents left for the Philippines mid-May and it took some adjusting for everyone. Life got a little bit more complicated. We have been so spoiled for so long. Noah and Nico started day care. It was heart wrenching the first day. Noah was hysterically crying and shouting my name. I sat in the van and cried for a little while listening to the kids cry inside.

Erdy and I had to be super organized. All the kids clothes had to be lined up the night before. I packed Nate's lunch minus the food that needed to be refrigerated. Diaper bag was packed and shoes and socks were lined up by the door.

Mornings were rough. We had to wake up extra early to shower and dress before the kids woke up. I had to cook breakfast. Nate and Noah doesn't really care for cereal (gosh darnet!). Nico had to be changed and fed. Bottles and baby food needed to be packed. All of us are out the door by 7:30am. Erdy drops off Nate and I drop off Noah and Nico.

After work, I round up all the kids. Erdy doesn't get off until 6pm and his day ends at different places everyday. It's difficult to load and unload the kids. I pick up Nate first then we head to pick up Noah and Nico. Dinner has to be cooked, the kids have to shower, eat dinner, take their vitamins, play for a little bit, and read books. Then the day starts over again. The goal is to have all three kids in bed between 8pm and 8:30pm. Typically Erdy and I have to work at night. This is the time we can sit, relax and talk without any interruption. I am not a night owl but I have learned to be with the help of caffeine.

Mother's Day

I enjoyed Mother's Day. We went to a Sunday Brunch at Scott's Seafood. It was absolutely delicious, especially with a mimosa. The desserts were to die for. Then we headed home to meet my aunts and uncles. All in all it was a good pampering day. I think Mother's Day should be at least once a month!

My parent's anniversary

My parents celebrated their 38th anniversary on Cinco de Mayo. We had a fun dinner at Benihana's.