Come on spring!

We have had some unusually cold weather here in the valley the last couple of weeks, including snow (yes I said SNOW...in the desert!), with random warm days scattered in between. Today is a little chilly, but the sun is shining and I'm so ready for spring. I am not, however, ready for what comes after spring...110+ degree days that keep us trapped inside for months. I guess that's the price we pay for gorgeous weather from November to May. Yesterday Luca and I spent the morning at Friendship Park feeding the ducks and checking out the farmer's market. There was a guy playing the steel drums that had him mesmerized. I love those Saturday morning nowhere to be spur of the moment outings with my little man. We also danced to our song (You Are My Sunshine) in the dining room while I took a break from cleaning. He held my hand and melted my heart. And I had to try to remember that feeling when he woke me up at 4:30 this morning demanding cartoons and jumping around in our bed. Yawn. I can sleep when I'm old. I am just so in love with him, and it grows every day. I wish tomorrow wasn't Monday already.
On another totally random note, we are kicking off a new healthy eating and exercise plan tomorrow, including some paleo inspired food choices, and I'm looking forward to having more energy!
For now though, here is the man of my life (well, the other one)

Dear Luca...

Well baby boy...who isn't such a baby anymore...it's been awhile since mommy wrote you. Let me start off by saying I am so thankful you are feeling better and getting back to my happy little boy after battling pneumonia twice this winter! You are amazing me these days with how much you know, and how much you talk! Every day I hear something new from your little mouth. This past Tuesday you counted to ten in Spanish all by yourself!!!! Daddy and I were putting on your pjs and you were counting the spots on my leopard sweater. I almost fell over in shock! It also brought tears to my eyes. We were so proud! You still need some practice, but I know you are so smart! You also identified the color blue today, and loved the blue lollipop you got after your haircut, and you asked for a blue cup when we got home. Is that your favorite color? I loved having a three day weekend with you, and we had so much fun at a birthday party and playing at the park. You love to be out in the sun just like mommy. I am going to miss you when I am at work tomorrow, but I know you love your school too. They always tell me you are a happy boy and very talkative. I believe that. I hope we get to snuggle and watch some cartoons tomorrow morning before starting our busy day. That's my favorite time of day. Watching Hippa Hippa Hey or Eggbird in bed while you drink your milk. I love you so much, and I am so blessed to be your mommy.