Gabriella is 15 months!

Weight: 18 lbs 3oz (0-3%)

Height: 28 1/4 inches (0-3%)

Head Circumference: 17 1/2 inches

Size 3 diaper 

 Size 4 shoe

You have grown a lot since your 12 month visit but not enough for your doctor to not be concerned. Your pediatrician recommended that we do a bone age x ray to made sure you are growing properly . I understand she is being thorough but as a mom it's hard to think that there is possibly something wrong with your baby. 

Luckily, everything came out normal and she just confirmed that you will be a teeny tiny little girl. What a shock! 

You've mastered "No" and this pouty face. It brings your bro and dad to their knees but mama has you all figured out. 

You also (finally) started walking. You were crawling at 5 months so we assumed you would be an early walker but apparently, you wanted to take your sweet time!

You LOVE chocolate! You pretty much devour anything I make and so far, zero allergies and you're not picky! Yay!

Gabriella, you amaze us everyday. You also keep us on our toes. Being your mother has brought me so much joy and happiness. You are so strong willed (lucky me) and so sweet. You love to cuddle Ty and you give him hundreds of kisses daily. When we pick him up from school you have the biggest smile on your face and reach out to grab him. 

You love your little baby that Auntie Milly gave you and you drag her along on your many adventures. 

You also cannot sleep without the glow worm that Grandma Sylvia bought for you. When it runs out of batteries you have trouble sleeping so we always make sure we have extra AAs for you!

New FAVORITE word: "Wow" And it's probably my most favorite ever! 

Other words: Mama, dada, Ty, Whew, Baby, Eyes, Duck, Cat, Dog, Please, Awww, Grandma, Ria (Mariah), Hi, Bye Bye, Amen, Up, Minnie, No more, No, Ball

She grabbed her apron and brought it to me and said, "On... pees"

Helping mama with chores!

Cute things Ty says

Ty: "Mom, can you flatten my sheets please."

Me: "Okay Ty. But it's really late and you should be sleeping."

Ty: "It's not fair that I have to sleep by myself and you get to sleep with Daddy."

Me: "That's because mommy and daddy are married. When you get married you will get to sleep with your wife."

Ty: "Mom, I keep telling you. I am never going to leave you so I will never be getting married. I guess, unless she wants to come live with all of us."

Age: 5 1/2

First Week of Kindergarten Interview

My favorite thing to play is: Legos

My favorite color is: Green

My favorite book is: Star Wars from library

My favorite TV show: Jake and Neverland Pirates or anything on Disney Junior

My favorite food: Soup

When I grow up, I want to be a: Storm trooper 

I really like: Star Wars action figures

I don't like: Chicken, Fighting, Bad Dreams

My favorite thing about myself is: "I have a great mom and after this she is going to play my game." (He has been bugging me to beat a level on Plants Vs Zombies

So I tried this again...My favorite thing about myself is: A good heart and a good body. 

Something I want to do this year: Go swimming a lot and have a sleepover with Erick and Michael. 

My teacher's name is: Mrs. Hart

Today was his "Sharing Day." Every Monday he is able to bring 1-2 items to share with the class. He brought his Giants hat and glove because he says, "One day he will play on the Giants."

Ty's 1st Day of School

Today was such a bittersweet day for me.  Ty has grown into a caring and sweet little boy. He is loving, compassionate, cautious and has such a big heart. For the first 4 years of his life he was with me 24/7. During my pregnancy, I always knew I would have to go back to work. I dreaded that day when I received the call that I needed to go back. I went back for two days and I couldn't do it and never went back. I figured after a year I would go back to work and we would find a steady sitter. When he was 9 months, he had a seizure and ended up in the ER. That will probably always be one of the WORST and hardest days of my life. It was that day, that I knew I could not go back to work. It might be selfish. And I know I have gotten flack for it. We have sacrificed and Tyler has worked lots of OT but I am so grateful that we made the right decision for our family. 

When Ty was 4 he went to preschool. It was a big step but it was so amazing to watch his personality change for the better. This shy timid little boy turned into an amazing boy. The fact that he was leaving me and starting KIndergarten wasn't affecting me as much as the realization that I no longer have my dependent "little" Ty. He is independent and learning about life all on his own. He is starting his first of many years of school. He is not in "little boy" school but a full fledged kindergartner. He will make new friends, learn about new things and most importantly, become someone that I know I will always be proud of. 

I was a wreck this morning. I cried while looking at his 1st day of school outfit he picked out. I cried while packing his lunch. I cried while writing his first note in his lunch bag. I cried when I put his bag in his backpack. I cried while cutting up his fruit for breakfast. He would just look at me and smile and say, "Mom, I'm a big boy now and it's going to be great." I quickly went into my room to get ready and say a quick prayer so I could calm myself down. 

Ty was excited.

He was ready.

 He was prepared.

 He was brave. 

He was brave enough for the both of us and that was just what I needed. My mom also came the morning of and gave him a sweet little pep talk. It was great to have her here to witness such a memorable day. It meant a lot to him to have her here and it was so helpful for me so I could relax and enjoy the morning. 

He will never have a first day of elementary school again and I am so glad that I was able to be apart of it. I was able to witness the happiness on his face as he walked into his classroom and the sheer joy when he walked out at the end of the day. Plus, Daddy was able to get the day off which made the day even more perfect!  I am so lucky to be his mother and he is truly the most amazing boy. 

 The night before his first day of Kindergarten. 

 Ty and Grandma!

 She was SO excited for Ty!

 Lining up with his classmates

 Smile Ty!

 His teacher wanted the kids to walk and say goodbye to their parents outside the classroom. 

 Obviously, I have a problem listening ;-)

 So, I had to find his desk!

 And where he was keeping his backpack!

 Ty is behind the girl with the blue shirt. 

 Walking out!

He was SO happy! And in his hand is the shiny new pencil he received from the principal. 

He had a great day. He was smiling and can't wait to go back. 

Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a SUPERHERO

These two...