Dear Silas,
I think it is fair to answer the question for you (in
advance) of who we are. I have told you a few words about our family
collectively but none about us individually. So here it goes….
Ellie Sophia – She is currently 3 years old and she is a total charmer. People meet her and they instantly love her. She will start up a conversation with anyone, she asks a million questions (plus one more) and she is always curious about everything. She loves pink and all things princess but she also likes dinosaurs and pirates. She loves to run, swim, play in water of any type, she doesn’t like to eat, she likes playing on the iPad, loves the laptop, and likes to have the TV on even though she doesn’t really watch it. Her favorite shows to watch are Peppa Pig, Max & Ruby, and Bubble Guppies. Her favorite move is Tangled. She is loud. She is a big ball of energy. She is sweet and kind. She usually puts the needs of others ahead of hers when it matters. She will be your best friend and your biggest competitor.
Dada – Your dada is such a great man and a great example to
you of what a man, husband and dad should be. He is patient with his family and
a bulldog when someone else pushes his buttons. He is so very smart and
everything he does – he does well. He is a perfectionist. He is a neat freak.
He, much like your sister, is super inquisitive and likes to know as much as he
possibly can about everything. He is the hardest worker you will ever meet. He
is a great provider for us – he gives us way more than we need and does it with
a smile. He gives great piggy back and shoulder rides. He isn’t afraid to sit
on the floor and be silly. He always wants the best for himself and for us. He
is, currently, finishing his Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree (University of Alabama) and is working as a
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (University of Utah). He also has a Bachelor’s
degree in Psychology (New Mexico State), a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
(University of New Mexico) and a Master’s in Social work (NM Highlands). As you
can see……he loves learning!! He has 1 sister and 2 brothers.
Me (mama): I met your dada because we grew up in the same
town – so I guess we have always known one another. I grew up as an only child and
I didn’t really ever feel like I was missing anything but now that I am older –
I kinda wish I had a sibling. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (Eastern
New Mexico University), Bachelor’s in Nursing (University of New Mexico),
Master’s in Social work (University of Texas-Austin) and I am finishing my PhD
in Nursing (University of New Mexico) --- so I kinda of like learning too!! I
always thought that I would have a high-powered career but then I realized that
I wanted to be a mom. I wanted to stay home, take care of and love on my
babies. When I had Ellie I wasn’t sure if I was cut out to stay at home but I
have learned that it is really what I love to do. I am scatterbrained, I am
forgetful, I don’t listen very well, and I have a short attention span. I like
to cook but I sometimes don’t get around to it. Your dada and I love to travel
and have adventures with Ellie – and very soon – with you!
Well, that is a little about us!
We can’t wait to meet you and begin to write down the
in/outs of Silas.
We love you beyond words,
Mama, Dada, & Ellie
