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Time is flying!

Cali is 8 weeks old and I can't believe how quickly the time has flown by. She is a very good little baby. I can't lie, all of my boys were really good babies, but I think she takes the cake.

She is a chunky 12 lbs, 10oz now.

Baptism and Blessing

A few weeks ago we drove over to Mesa for a very special weekend. Brigg's baptism and confirmation and little Cali's baby blessing.

In the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints we wait to baptize the child until they are eight years old. We call this the age of accountability. When we are baptized and confirmed, we receive the gift of the Holy Ghost and make a covenant with Heavenly Father to obey his commandments. It does not mean we will never make a mistake again, it just means we are old enough to be responsible for our choices. A baby blessing is just that, a blessing from our Father in Heaven.

It was a wonderful experience. We are so thankful for everyone who made the effort to be there and support our family.

Questions

Since we have had Cali the boys have had some interesting questions. I take that back, since we found out we were pregnant the boys have had some interesting questions. All of the boys will not accept the simple, short answer. They really want to know.

Brigg, back in February

"mom, how do you get the baby out of you?"

"I will go to the hospital and the doctor will help get the baby out."

"How?"

"He just does."

"But how?"

"Son, you are too young to know how. You can find out when you are older."

(this still does not suffice)

"Will they cut it out?"

(ugh)

"Yes son, sometimes they do."

Tyden, a few weeks ago

I am giving Cali a bath, which I normally do after the boys are in bed. Tyden was still awake and came in to watch.

"Mom, how does she pee?"

"Boys and girls have different private parts."

"I know, but how does she pee?"

"Tyden, I love you, please go to bed."

Jaxon, a few days ago

I am changing Cali's diaper

"Mom, how does she pee?"

repeat the same conversation I had with Tyden.

Obviously there are a lot of "boy" parts around this house and I am not ready to go into detail about the "girl" parts.

We have called Cali "baby Cali" Since we decided that would be her name. The other day Jaxon asked me what we would call her when she grew up. I responded with "Cali." My super smart son said, "but she won't be a baby anymore."