Dearest Castillo Children,
Sadly, I got sick again and then got out of the habit of writing in the blog. :( So we have a huge gap in the blog. Sorry about that. I hate that I missed so much of all the super cute things you guys do. Really, it's everyday that you do something that just melts my heart. Then you do something that makes me want to pull my hair out. About 50/50, really. :) I have been occupying myself with my latest obsessions: Downton Abbey (PBS show), Jane Austin Film Adapations, Bronte sister novels and English muffins. I think I am telling myself I need to go to London. ;)
This last weekend was Easter. Your Aunt Dianna flew in from New York and she was kind enough to drive down with Grandma and Grandpa. I was so happy that they came because I couldn't go up to Phx to visit for Easter since I am in charge of the choir and we were singing on Easter Sunday. They drove down and brought their old patio table so we can have dinners outside. I am so excited for it! It needs some new paint and a little TLC but I think it will be an awesome thing for our family. We got it 3 days ago and have already used it twice. Of course, this is the perfect time of year to eat outside. The first night we ate outside Nora did the sweetest thing. After we ate your dad had put both of you girls in the little swings we have on the porch. While swinging Nora looks over at me and says, without anyone prompting her - mind you, Thank you Mommy for a wonderful dinner and day. What!? I seriously almost cried. I'm glad Todd was there to witness it because it was pure sweet, awesome baby goodness.
My dad also helped my put up my glass tile back splash. It was funny since I was helping my dad and we kept joking that I could tell people that I put up the back splash and Todd didn't help at all. Of course, your dad did end up helping, so I can't say that now. Neither your dad or I have ever laid tile before so it was a fun experience. It's always fun to try something new. We both were pretty good at it. Well, my dad watched Todd do a line and said; "he's a natural". He then watched me and said; "let me fix this...". That's okay. We both got pretty good at it. I LOVE the way it turned out. Makes my cheap kitchen look more expensive. Now to talk my husband into letting me paint or replace the cabinets...
It was great having my sister here. I only get to see her once or twice a year so it meant a lot to me that she was willing to come down and visit me. We did some Easter activities while they were here. We went to a little Easter Egg Hunt in our neighborhood. It was really simple. They had an area roped off for little kids to gather 10 eggs. So Nora and Annalise went in and we took pictures. The best part was that Annalise picked up 2 eggs, one in each hand, and then tried to get more and kept dropping the ones she had. The whole, put the eggs in the basket thing was a little difficult to grasp. Nora, on the other hand, loved picking up eggs and went well over her limit of 10. It was okay, Grandpa stood there to make sure that she only got 10. He'd throw some out of the basket when she looked away. Nora also got a Snow White temporary tattoo on her arm. It hasn't come off yet. She went to church with this big Snow White on her arm. Pretty funny.
We ate out a lot with my family and just enjoyed hanging out. I wish I could see them more often. Nora was so sad after they left. She kept asking for them. My girls are really lucky since they have two great sets of Grandparents. I was telling someone that usually there is the normal side and the crazy side of your family but with Todd and me both sides are loud, crazy people. There is no normal for my poor children. But the Castillo-awesomeness will continue!
Easter Sunday the Easter Bunny left Nora and Annalise some candy, one pink (Nora's) bunny stuff animal, one purple (Annalise's) bunny stuff animal and two Disney Princess toy dolls. They are really small and come with a silicon dresses. Anyway, when Nora saw the baskets she went immediately to the princesses and had me open the packaging. Annalise only wanted to candy. I tried to show her the stuff animal but she kept pushing it aside to get to the Peeps. Once Nora played with her princesses she was all about the candy. Man, craziness! I had to separate her from the candy. Both of my girls have a sugar tooth! I do, too. They had learned the day before about the eggs hiding candy. Anytime Annalise saw an egg the whole day she cried for it. Momma didn't raise no fool.
The weekend before was General Conference and Todd took you girls up to Phx for Saturday afternoon until the following Sunday. I have learned being alone on a Sunday is horrible. You can't run errands, you can't watch tv, you can't even do projects around the house. I missed my babies terribly that day! Sunday is all about family for me. Being alone was so sad! I was so happy to have my little ones back in my home. Oh, and I missed your dad, too. :)
It was actually a year ago to the day (March 31) that I hit my lowest of my Post Partum Depression. It's difficult to think about now. I hope you two know all about it and are prepared for the possibility of going through it. I'm in such a good place now. I love life, I love my children and I'm happy to have more days on this beautiful earth. Those things were sadly not true a year ago. How glad I am for all the angels (both alive and those from across the veil) that helped me through it. We really can be angels in each other lives. I hope you learn that in this life. We are sent here to help each other through this difficult time away from our Father.
I also got to go to the temple with some sister in my ward in this last month. That was a great experience. I was starting to think I would have to cut back on my temple attendance since the journey with two small children is SO draining. But then some women in my ward organized a trip and I was able to go and had a WONDERFUL time. I love going to the temple.
Well, I know I forgot a ton of cute stories and happy moments. Hopefully you'll know that you are both so loved. I'm glad I get to be your guide through this time in your life. We really are sisters, but I have the special privilege to be your mother. Thank you for that chance and please be forgiving. I am learning, too.
With Love,
Your Mother
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