Along Came Number Two

While our lovely daughter, Jenni, and her husband, Roberto were living in Puerto Rico with Ariana (now often referred to as Yaya), a little brother was born. Roberto Mateo Torres Monie arrived on Kristin's birthday (and his own), October 30, 2000. Unfortunately, we did not see him until Christmas when he was nearly eight weeks old. Kristin flew down to spend the first week with her sister, and we were blessed to be there for the holidays. Mateo arrived "huge" in body and spirit. I remember returning in the spring for his baptism, and held him crying as the minister confessed blessing upon blessing on this "little man". I have seen him grow into a spiritual person with many questions and lots of understanding. He is super bright and a wonderful athlete. Sometimes it is hard to imagine what sport will be his favorite, as he seems to excel at them all! He does well in school, straight A's in a brand new Mobile elementary school. Mateo speaks Spanish like an immersion student. I will love this boy forever, and know that even during his growing up years, he will make the best choices! I know that having a new younger brother has been a challenge in many ways for Mateo; he continues to show good judgment as he learns how to be "in the middle".