An Only Child

I grew up being an only child. It wasn't supposed to be that way until my brother Scotty passed away. I was 3 1/2 years old when my brother had passed. My mom told me that I was a good older sister during the time we had with him. He died from SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) and was only few weeks old. Unfortunately, the only thing I remember of him is "The Day" it happened. I only knew him for a few weeks, but I always have him in my thoughts and prayers.

Because of this, I had two wishes for my future family. The first wish I told myself is that when it's time to have children of my own, I want to use Scott's name if I have a boy. When Dantes and I found out we were having a baby boy we had decided the perfect middle name for our beautiful son, Dante Scott Rosete!!

The second wish for my family is to have at least two loving children. I was okay with being an only child, but I sometimes look back and wonder what it would be like to grow up with brother Scotty, or have another brother or sister. I didn't want that to happen to our Dante Scott.

Now I have TWO beautiful healthy boys, Dante Scott & Devan John! I have been so blessed to be a mother not once but twice! I love my boys so much! I would do anything for them.

I love my life.

Best friends

Little brother thinking his big brother is too silly!

In loving memory, Scott Michael Linler

Dante's Favorites

The other night I had fun asking questions to Dante to see what are his favorite things. Here's the questions I asked:

What is your favorite color? Orange

Favorite Fruit? Blueberries and Grapes

Favorite Vegetable? Green Beans (with a smile)

Favorite cartoon show? Backyardigans ( I think he chose this since it was on at the time)

Favorite bug? Spiders

Favorite Reptile? Snakes

Favorite Sesame Street Character? Big Bird (which I was very surprised he said this..it has always been Cookie Monster)

Favorite number? 2 (of course!)

Favorite letter? Z!

Favorite Shape: Circle

Favorite Sport: Basketball (I also asked what's his favorite ball too)

Would you rather go to the beach or mountains? Uhhhh, Ummm...Mountains.

Would you rather have a cat or a dog? Dog...puppy.

I'm sure these would change day by day, but it's fun to know and good to write down the thoughts that are going on in their little heads. :)

Eat It!

I'm not sure if you have been watching the Jamie Oliver Food Revolution, but it really makes you think about what you and your family are eating. He's not only concerned about what you are cooking for your child, but what the schools are feeding your child. Take a look at his website or watch one of his shows! Don't forget to sign his petition to make this country a healthier place for our children!

Dante is a picky eater and it's hard for us to find what he will eat healthy or not. Jamie Oliver says, as long as you make your food and it's not processed that's the way to go! So, a couple of days ago I made a chicken dish with broccoli and peaches over rice. I know Dante loves peaches, chicken and rice. Why wouldn't he like this healthy dish? WRONG! In a toddlers eyes mixing items together can ruin it.

Tonight, Dantes made spaghetti with meatballs and green beans. Unfortunately, the sauce is not homemade (that will be our next goal), but the good news is Dante ate it! He added a vegetable that we knew Dante liked and now we can say Dante likes spaghetti. It makes us happy we can add to Dante's "likes" on what he eats.

Devan 2 Months

tummy time is hard. I like to suck my fist though..

sitting up, boppy style!

What?! I'm 2 months already!

Wow. Two month old Devan. Can't believe how time flies.

How am I taking it? Well let's just say with Dante, I was excited when he grew out of his clothes cause he had so many cute clothes and didn't mind moving on to the next. However, with Devan it's not the same. I noticed he can't fit into some of his newborn clothes and it makes me sad. I am not ready to pack his newborn clothes away. Maybe I feel this could be the last time I see his clothes? Maybe I don't want to see him grow so fast? I really don't know what it is, but I can't believe he's already 2 months old.

What's going on with Devan:

Devan's looks are changing everyday. He's smiling more and love hearing his sweet voice when he is cooing. He weighs about 12lbs and is wearing size 3mos now! His eyes are changing to more of a brown color..maybe I would say Hazel?

I have been better at doing "tummy time" with him. He doesn't really care for it since it's hard for him to do. But, He does like when I prop him up on a pillow or boppy and talking to him. I think he feels like a big boy. :) He is very proud he figured out where his hands are and now likes to suck his fingers and fist. He's more alert at hearing your voice and moving his head towards you. I also noticed it's been harder for me to hold him now that he kicks nonstop. He's definitely a strong little boy!

He's getting better being in the car seat and driving in the car. Dantes and I laugh cause Devan reminds us of this commercial that used to be on with a father and baby boy in the back driving. The baby is falling asleep and not crying until Daddy has to stop then he cries until the car is moving again. This is very much our Devan!

Grandma Kitty

We love when Grandma Kitty comes over to visit and help out! All the great-grandkids call her Grandma Kitty because she loves cats. Thank you for visiting and helping out...You mean so much to us! We love you! xoxo

Here's a great picture of Dante and Grandma Kitty having fun outside :)

Happy Easter!

Our little cuties!

Dante trying to make lil bro smile

Happy 1st Easter, Devan!

We decided this year we will not go to the mall and see the Easter Bunny. Since Devan was a little under the weather we'll just have to take our own pictures for now.

Thank Goodness!

Devan's first trip to the ER. Let me just start out by saying glad everything turned out okay.

Our lil DJ (Devan John), had a lost of appetite and was vomiting. He had no fever at first and he seemed to be acting okay. As a parent you want to protect your loved ones to the fullest. As a Mother, I just knew he wasn't acting himself. He wasn't hungry, he was sleeping more and wasn't crying much to get what he wants. Once I felt his "soft spot" (on top of his head) feel sunken in, I knew I had to be concern with him being dehydrated. This is when I took him to the ER and thank goodness Dantes was home to stay with Dante.

The Doctor's say he looks fine, but to look after him for couple of days to see if there is any changes. The next day he did have a fever for a short period of time, but he was still smiling and acting okay. We are so happy to say he is acting like himself again and his appetite is back to normal. Yah!!!!