Four + One = Five!!!

I thought I would explain my blog title a bit. It's so hard for us to believe that we are about to become a family of five because we still feel like we are brand new at being parents. When people find out that I'm pregnant with my third, it's not strange for them to give me that Oh-you-crazy-crazy-girl look. I've always wanted three children. I guess it's because I came from a family of five- my mom, dad and two older brothers. There was always a tie-breaker when you needed one! Most of you know I'm a country girl that lived on a ranch and my parents named it "Five Oaks Ranch"- five for the obvious fact that there were five in the family and oaks because the house that my parents live in is surrounded by oak trees. So I wanted the word five in my blog title like how my parents had the word five in our ranch name and I wanted it to really reflect my attitude about being a mom. I just really want have fun with my family and enjoy every single moment of it like it's a party... every milestone is a celebration. And for the moments that are everyday moments, everyday frustrations- hopefully my blog title will cheer me up and put things into perspective. The name came to me when I realized that one day, after this baby is born, we will go out to eat and have to wait for a table. And Ramon and I will be both shocked and amazed by the grace of God when the host/hostess calls for us to announce our table is ready: Garcia, Party of Five! Crazy, isn't it????? Still baffles my mind!!! HA!