Valentino is a month old already

He's growing so fast. It seems like we've had him forever. Mya and Mariano already love him so much. Rob and I are very proud of our family. We love the way our children love eachother. Rob has started working nights now so that he can get certain qualifications that can't be easily accomplished on other shifts. It's working out good so far---for him. Not so much for me. There are never enough hours in the day. The nights are very hectic. Mya comes home and does her homework. Not much time passes before it is time for dinner, then dishes, then baths, then books, then bedtime. Whew! Might not sound like much, but it would be so much easier with Rob here to help. Notice that cleaning was not in there anywhere. My house feels like a pigsty. I seriously need a maid. Or a nanny. Feels like I'm always rushing to get things done before Valentino wants to eat again. Which seems to be every hour and sometimes even sooner. Otherwise I'm holding him and nothing is easy with only one arm. Ofcorse, there are nights where things run like a well oiled machine. If only I could have more of those....
Mya received an award at school today. She was chosen as "Citizen of the Month". She was very proud and we were as well. They had a ceremony and then a small reception afterwards at school. She is still doing great in school. She insists on reading to her brothers and I every night. She never ceases to amaze me with her extensive vocabulary and her ability to read words one might think beyond her comprehension. I can't wait to see how she changes the world! Mariano is doing great too. My favorite new thing of his is how out of the clear blue he says "I just love you mommy". Makes my heart smile.