Happy Anniversary

Yesterday, Carlo and I celebrated our six year anniversary. We were talking in the morning about how in our six years, we have had a lifetime of trials, yet we have made it through them all. Our marriage has grown stronger and we love each other more. Through the years I have learned many things from Carlo about life. In many ways, he is my exact opposite and balances me out so well. I love him so much. I am so grateful for my sister serving a mission and meeting him!

Right now though, I am eternally grateful to my parents and my sister, both of whom watched our children overnight. This was Coral's first night away from me and I was nervous for both her and my parents. However, she slept through the night and didn't really seem to miss me much(I even learned she wakes up in the middle of the night and hums herself back to sleep- we don't have a monitor in her room because we wake up if she cries, but can't hear quieter noises). She had too much fun with Grandma and Grandpa! When we picked them up, she ran away from me and then finally into my arms and wouldn't let go for a few minutes. I was a little heartbroken that she didn't miss me more.

Carlo and I just enjoyed the time without kids. We went to sushi (Mike and Eva, we wished you were with us to do a joint anniversary celebration) and then walked around Target looking for a small gift for one another. It was simple and relaxed. We even stayed up until 2:00 am watching movies. We were looking forward to sleep and then COULDN'T SLEEP-IN! Unfortunately, our bodies are trained to early rising.

The best part of the day was attending church without children. Carlo and I cuddled and were able to listen to everything! I was overwhelmed in sacrament by my purpose in life. I often struggle with being a mother and keeping my identity, but I knew at that moment it was my purpose to be Coral and Daniel's mother. Heavenly Father knows each of us and I know these two beautiful spirits were sent to Carlo and I. It was a joyful feeling to know that I can do this because it was meant for me to be their mother.

I was able to get in a little reading of "Breaking Dawn" before we went to pick up our kids. I've since finished it and wish there was more. I just couldn't put it down.

Thanks to my family for watching our kids and for making us a beautiful Sunday dinner. And to my wonderful sister- that was the sweetest thing having Daniel give me a gift and flowers. I am one lucky girl to have a sister like you!