My parents decided to celebrate x-mas after not doing it for years and we had a very nice time with Karin´s family; very pleasant calm lunch and my parents just loved having the kids around! That was their first x-mas they were together! - (Check out the pictures on the December/06 folder)
At first Benji was afraid of the fireworks now he knows how cool they are!
Update on the boys:
Noah is doing lots and lots of “bubbles” or whatever it’s called… As noisy as can be! He really enjoy playing with his toes – he found out he had them last week! He likes to hold a foot in each hand or sometimes gets them to his mouth!Lots fo drawling and his hands on his month – (An itchy gum maybe?) He has an awesome straight, he’s arching a lots, trying to sit down, rolls onto his back very easily and stays sitting down by himself for maybe 4-5 minutes at the time. There are a lot of people here to hold him here – and they all want to have a turn, so he hasn’t had any tummy-time – or any kind of “alone” time this past month! He co-sleeps between my mom and dad – for like 10 hours! For a couple of nights I had to go and wake him up to nurse because I was freaking sore!
Benji is getting the maximum level of spoilness, there is a saying: “he asks laughing my parents do it crying” – It’s almost nauseating! LOLHe is so happy! Like a different kid - he has lots of attention, lots of space and he is never bored! Eating much better and having lots of water. Everything is about “Bobo & Boboh” – Even when he falls and needs a kiss on his Booboo is Vovo Celso who he’ll look for!
He has fallen asleep maybe 4 or 5 nights without a pacifier… I feel like as soon as we go back home I’ll only give it to him if h asks… if not we’ll all try to forget about it! He is o funny – at bed time, we co-sleep, he’ll lay down and pretend to snore, pet my back and sing to me! How cute?!He has had very little TV, maybe like 30 minutes every 2-3 days. Drinking out of a regular cup most of the time (not a sip cup) and no diapers – but also no potty! He is young – so I’m not worried about it – I just like the fact he’s getting to know how t feels like when h has to go and control it. I got to go spend some time with him now; just the 2 of us!
Friends - good ones!
Saturday there was sort of like a party @ my parents house – some friends came over for lunch:
Carol Garcia, Gabi & Du, Karin, Katia, Thiago & Nicolas, Tia Sandra, Xine, Ariane & Rafael, Thiaguinho, Guga, Eri, Deborah & Caco, Paulo and … (Did I forget someone?)
They stayed the whole afternoon and dinner – Sandra, Xine, Thiago & Guga ended up spending the night!
The past week I have had a good time; very cool friends had come over to see me & meet the boys; my cousin’s four kids came to spend the night and stayed for like 3 whole days. But it was so cool because Benji had a blast and I never had to worry about him – On top of it I had more time to enjoy my friends!
I wish I had brought my camera!! I was trying to get only the necessary and now I’m sooo mad because Claudia’s camera it’s not working properly so I didn’t get to take many pics!
First Fred came over, I probably haven’t seeing him for like 4 years! He stayed for a “dinner” like meal; he got me the cutest gift (thanks!) – a big arm with two hands to hug me!!! =) And we had some good memories and lots of laughing! I really miss our friendship and good time!
Then Joao came over the night after. We laugh some more… Joao – or Ju like I like to call him was like a brother to me, very good friend… and he I haven’t seeing maybe for 5 or 6 years… we talk by msn or e-mail – but it was so good to see him, hug and catch up! We defenely didn’t loose our connection! It’s like we look at something and we are already laughing because we know what each other is thinking!! I miss him too. Benji got so attached to him very fast! It was cute to watch it, they played ball and cards… Ju likes kids and Benji liked him!
Eri & Andre came over – I finally got to meet him! He stayed in my house a couple of days and I never had a chance before! They are getting married soon – Eri looks great!!
Then last but not least: Roger came over yesterday afternoon– he called and said “I’ll be there in 5 to see you” and that was a great time as well. We just talk too much shit! –as always!
It’s funny to see how decisions we made in the past affected other people’s life and to see how everyone grow up and how happy I was! I really do have good friends – I wish I got to spend more time with them! How everyone ended up and is right now and how important they were and I was in our lives! (Lives or Life’s??)
I seeing a lot of family too; pretty much everyone who leaves around and both of my grandmas… The boys are so overwhelmed with so many different faces!
Carol Garcia, Gabi & Du, Karin, Katia, Thiago & Nicolas, Tia Sandra, Xine, Ariane & Rafael, Thiaguinho, Guga, Eri, Deborah & Caco, Paulo and … (Did I forget someone?)
They stayed the whole afternoon and dinner – Sandra, Xine, Thiago & Guga ended up spending the night!
The past week I have had a good time; very cool friends had come over to see me & meet the boys; my cousin’s four kids came to spend the night and stayed for like 3 whole days. But it was so cool because Benji had a blast and I never had to worry about him – On top of it I had more time to enjoy my friends!
I wish I had brought my camera!! I was trying to get only the necessary and now I’m sooo mad because Claudia’s camera it’s not working properly so I didn’t get to take many pics!
First Fred came over, I probably haven’t seeing him for like 4 years! He stayed for a “dinner” like meal; he got me the cutest gift (thanks!) – a big arm with two hands to hug me!!! =) And we had some good memories and lots of laughing! I really miss our friendship and good time!
Then Joao came over the night after. We laugh some more… Joao – or Ju like I like to call him was like a brother to me, very good friend… and he I haven’t seeing maybe for 5 or 6 years… we talk by msn or e-mail – but it was so good to see him, hug and catch up! We defenely didn’t loose our connection! It’s like we look at something and we are already laughing because we know what each other is thinking!! I miss him too. Benji got so attached to him very fast! It was cute to watch it, they played ball and cards… Ju likes kids and Benji liked him!
Eri & Andre came over – I finally got to meet him! He stayed in my house a couple of days and I never had a chance before! They are getting married soon – Eri looks great!!
Then last but not least: Roger came over yesterday afternoon– he called and said “I’ll be there in 5 to see you” and that was a great time as well. We just talk too much shit! –as always!
It’s funny to see how decisions we made in the past affected other people’s life and to see how everyone grow up and how happy I was! I really do have good friends – I wish I got to spend more time with them! How everyone ended up and is right now and how important they were and I was in our lives! (Lives or Life’s??)
I seeing a lot of family too; pretty much everyone who leaves around and both of my grandmas… The boys are so overwhelmed with so many different faces!
–Thanks mom!
My mom got some sort of shit on her head and showed up last night, 10 pm with this new toy for Benji when he was already asleep! He - of course – woke up instantly and did not stop playing until 2 am; she went to bed and I stayed up!
–Thanks mom! =]
–Thanks mom! =]
Hair Cut
He called me…
It’s being a while; I was pregnant with Noah 6 mos. maybe? He said he wanted to talk, he needed some help. I thought to myself: “He’s got such experience, he lived at least 40 years more, and how in the world could I help him? What could I say that would benefit him?”
I was at work, a long drive for him, 45 minutes at least, but I gave him directions and he came anyways. I always enjoy our talks no matter what.
His red car pulled on the parking lot. He came in. We hugged. We talked for about an hour, maybe a bit more. It was good, he made me fell like part of the family, and he always did…
Somehow I felt that our talk was beneficial to him too. It just made him think out of the picture. We hugged again and he left…
… that was the last time I saw him.
I will always think about him when I hear a song by Bob Dylan.
As I’m typing this I’m thinking… I’ll post this on
GEORGIA font, because it was his favorite. And remembering when we drove together to Adams County; he wanted to clean up the snow on his car… LOL
Many mornings, during a time when Dr. P wasn’t coming early he would send me up the street go get Bagels with Butter and Peanut Butter (whole wheat bagels), or we would get milkshakes (and drink fast so Dr. P wouldn’t yell at us!) And alternate turns to drink misso soup with lotus root!
And the “Greek Way” to say his cell number: Foooour oo tree, ooo tree, o treee??? Four o tre? Eighty uone – LOL
He helped us so much, in many ways, words, decisions to make, he gave me a job!! He helped us move, he came over on parties and birthdays, Claudia’s farewell party, he adjusted Benji 10 days old but he never got to meet Noah…
When I was sick, so preggo he drove on the heavy snow just to come over and adjust me.
We went to MU basketball games, breakfasts, dinners and lunches many times… The talks, sometime stressful but always fun - By far he was the best boss ever! =~)
I can’t feel it yet… It doesn’t seem real. I only got the privilege to have his friendship for 1/30 of his life and I can’t stop thinking of good times. Imagine his family. Keep them in your prayers. I truly wish I could be there…
But he’s gone… and when I get there he’ll be gone…
At the Oakley office we would eat popcorn from Target, have fun with the x-ray machine, always doing cool décor things to that place while listening to James Taylor:
“In my mind I’m goin’ to Carolina”
Karen she’s a silver sun; You best walk her way and watch it shinin’
Watch her watch the mornin’ come, A silver tear appearing now
I’m cryin’ ain’t I Gone to Carolina in my mind…
There ain’t no doubt it no ones mind
That loves the finest thing around
Whisper something soft and kind
And hey babe the sky’s on fire,
I’m dyin’ ain’t I
Gone to Carolina in my mind
Dark and silent late last night
I think I might have heard the highway calling
Geese in flight and dogs that bite
Signs that might be omens say I going, going
I’m gone to Carolina in my mind
With a holy host of others standing around me
Still I’m on the dark side of the moon
And it seems like it goes on like this forever
You must forgive me
If I’m up and gone to Carolina in my mind
In my mind I’m goin’ to Carolina.
Can’t you see the sunshine? Can’t you just feel the moonshine?
Ain’t it just like a friend of mine - It hit me from behind
Yes I’m gone to Carolina in my mind…
Gone to Carolina in my mind
Gone - I’m gone - I’m gone
Say nice things about me
Carry on without me
‘Cause I’m gone…
Yes boss, mentor, daddy… …friend!
We’ll only have nice things to say about you – always!
I’ll try my best to be good on this earth so I can get to see you again, in heaven!
William E. Tickel
RIP - 12/11/2006
Love,
Lica
I was at work, a long drive for him, 45 minutes at least, but I gave him directions and he came anyways. I always enjoy our talks no matter what.
His red car pulled on the parking lot. He came in. We hugged. We talked for about an hour, maybe a bit more. It was good, he made me fell like part of the family, and he always did…
Somehow I felt that our talk was beneficial to him too. It just made him think out of the picture. We hugged again and he left…
… that was the last time I saw him.
I will always think about him when I hear a song by Bob Dylan.
As I’m typing this I’m thinking… I’ll post this on
GEORGIA font, because it was his favorite. And remembering when we drove together to Adams County; he wanted to clean up the snow on his car… LOL
Many mornings, during a time when Dr. P wasn’t coming early he would send me up the street go get Bagels with Butter and Peanut Butter (whole wheat bagels), or we would get milkshakes (and drink fast so Dr. P wouldn’t yell at us!) And alternate turns to drink misso soup with lotus root!
And the “Greek Way” to say his cell number: Foooour oo tree, ooo tree, o treee??? Four o tre? Eighty uone – LOL
He helped us so much, in many ways, words, decisions to make, he gave me a job!! He helped us move, he came over on parties and birthdays, Claudia’s farewell party, he adjusted Benji 10 days old but he never got to meet Noah…
When I was sick, so preggo he drove on the heavy snow just to come over and adjust me.
We went to MU basketball games, breakfasts, dinners and lunches many times… The talks, sometime stressful but always fun - By far he was the best boss ever! =~)
I can’t feel it yet… It doesn’t seem real. I only got the privilege to have his friendship for 1/30 of his life and I can’t stop thinking of good times. Imagine his family. Keep them in your prayers. I truly wish I could be there…
But he’s gone… and when I get there he’ll be gone…
At the Oakley office we would eat popcorn from Target, have fun with the x-ray machine, always doing cool décor things to that place while listening to James Taylor:
“In my mind I’m goin’ to Carolina”
Karen she’s a silver sun; You best walk her way and watch it shinin’
Watch her watch the mornin’ come, A silver tear appearing now
I’m cryin’ ain’t I Gone to Carolina in my mind…
There ain’t no doubt it no ones mind
That loves the finest thing around
Whisper something soft and kind
And hey babe the sky’s on fire,
I’m dyin’ ain’t I
Gone to Carolina in my mind
Dark and silent late last night
I think I might have heard the highway calling
Geese in flight and dogs that bite
Signs that might be omens say I going, going
I’m gone to Carolina in my mind
With a holy host of others standing around me
Still I’m on the dark side of the moon
And it seems like it goes on like this forever
You must forgive me
If I’m up and gone to Carolina in my mind
In my mind I’m goin’ to Carolina.
Can’t you see the sunshine? Can’t you just feel the moonshine?
Ain’t it just like a friend of mine - It hit me from behind
Yes I’m gone to Carolina in my mind…
Gone to Carolina in my mind
Gone - I’m gone - I’m gone
Say nice things about me
Carry on without me
‘Cause I’m gone…
Yes boss, mentor, daddy… …friend!
We’ll only have nice things to say about you – always!
I’ll try my best to be good on this earth so I can get to see you again, in heaven!
William E. Tickel
RIP - 12/11/2006
Love,
Lica
Weekend
Yesterday was Sage’s birthday party – I saw a bunch a people I haven’t seeing in a while and it was pretty cool. Annie’s new place is pretty cool - I can’t believe Sage is already 6 years old! Noah is going to three months this week! Benji will be two!
– I’m getting old – too fast!
Dan wasn’t feeling very good this morning so he stayed at home with the kids & I went to the game – which was a great game – even tough the Bengals lost. I had a very nice time. I hoe to find a mama to trade season tickets/baby sitting with this next year – I almost forgot how much fun it’s at the games! Maybe Andrea will do it since next year she’ll have her baby!?
Ben will have a hard Monday after spending 4 days with his Papa at home!
– I’m getting old – too fast!
Dan wasn’t feeling very good this morning so he stayed at home with the kids & I went to the game – which was a great game – even tough the Bengals lost. I had a very nice time. I hoe to find a mama to trade season tickets/baby sitting with this next year – I almost forgot how much fun it’s at the games! Maybe Andrea will do it since next year she’ll have her baby!?
Ben will have a hard Monday after spending 4 days with his Papa at home!
Shadown - Crayons & Playdough
Benji discovered shadows! The first couple of days it was miserable because he was afraid of them! He ran away from it – and of course it was “following” him LOL
Now he has fun with it and even brings objects up with his hands to see their shadows – very cute & interesting! to watch!
He is enjoyng a coloring book and the play-dough Vovo Fatima got him! =)
Now he has fun with it and even brings objects up with his hands to see their shadows – very cute & interesting! to watch!
He is enjoyng a coloring book and the play-dough Vovo Fatima got him! =)
We are in Brasil
We made safe to Brasil. It was a looong long trip but we survived! We found dad better then I expected, so that was good. It’s really sunny & nice and usually we have a heavy rain every couple of days and it gets hot again…
We miss Dan soooooo much and our home too, but time is flying and we’ll be back in no time.
There’s so much going on here I barely have time to sit here and post. So much to see, so much to do…
We miss Dan soooooo much and our home too, but time is flying and we’ll be back in no time.
There’s so much going on here I barely have time to sit here and post. So much to see, so much to do…
Lica's Anatomy
“Nobody knowwwwss….”
I don’t usually go to Drs., but within the past 6 weeks I being at Dr. M´s Office 3 time. The coolest thing – or not – is that all three times we met in the parking lot, got into the elevator together, and talked – side by side – like the Drs. On Grey´s Anatomy. So if you think they exaggerate in the show, believe me, they don’t! You can have a pretty long “small talk” in that minute or two!
I don’t usually go to Drs., but within the past 6 weeks I being at Dr. M´s Office 3 time. The coolest thing – or not – is that all three times we met in the parking lot, got into the elevator together, and talked – side by side – like the Drs. On Grey´s Anatomy. So if you think they exaggerate in the show, believe me, they don’t! You can have a pretty long “small talk” in that minute or two!
3 Months old
Noah has being talking so much, getting a pretty good feeding/sleeping pattern and so developing awesomely
– Today for the first time (precocious to me) he reached for a toy and took it to his mouth… played with it for a while.
Smiling, smiling and smiling 75% of the time – Eating the other 25!!! =)
His passport is giving me such a big headache. Tri-Heath messed up our last name so we are behind on all the paperwork, we are leaving so soon and still no passport – I’m freaking out!
– Today for the first time (precocious to me) he reached for a toy and took it to his mouth… played with it for a while.
Smiling, smiling and smiling 75% of the time – Eating the other 25!!! =)
His passport is giving me such a big headache. Tri-Heath messed up our last name so we are behind on all the paperwork, we are leaving so soon and still no passport – I’m freaking out!
2 in 1
Friday's Post: Strong
Today’s bible study was pretty good. Since Dan is still home I didn’t have to worry about Benji. We read Luke 5 – and Dari had such great things to share with us. I feel so good in my heart about this woman. As we talked today, we have good friends there, sisters, woman we are intimate with (not in a sexual way) that we can share fears, thoughts and much more! I’m so glad it’s turning out to be much more than I expected!
Thursday's A different Thursday
Today Dan stayed at home sick. So he stayed with Benji for me to go to LLL meeting which was *very good* Lots of good information!
Dan went to the Dr. and ran to downtown to get Noah’s birth certificate, stopped at the groceries and showed up with flowers today – how sweet was that?????
Today’s bible study was pretty good. Since Dan is still home I didn’t have to worry about Benji. We read Luke 5 – and Dari had such great things to share with us. I feel so good in my heart about this woman. As we talked today, we have good friends there, sisters, woman we are intimate with (not in a sexual way) that we can share fears, thoughts and much more! I’m so glad it’s turning out to be much more than I expected!
Thursday's A different Thursday
Today Dan stayed at home sick. So he stayed with Benji for me to go to LLL meeting which was *very good* Lots of good information!
Dan went to the Dr. and ran to downtown to get Noah’s birth certificate, stopped at the groceries and showed up with flowers today – how sweet was that?????
BirthdaySS
Sunday after the Bengals game went to Frances’s house – she had a nice dinner for Mike’s birthday. Benji was so good.
Then Tuesday him and Kristen came over for a Brazilian Dinner – that was good.
– It’s mom’s birthday today, so:
“Feliz aniversario mamae! I love and miss you SO much.”
Then Tuesday him and Kristen came over for a Brazilian Dinner – that was good.
– It’s mom’s birthday today, so:
“Feliz aniversario mamae! I love and miss you SO much.”
Welcome Thomas!
Tati had her baby: Thomas, our Godchild this past Friday November 3rd. He was 7,9 ponds, 20.5 inches long! Very close to Noah’s measurements, just a little more and Benjamin…
It was the first birth I was able to participate in (but not on labor - LOL) I was so excited and happy to be there! She nursed him not long after he was born. It was very special for me having her sharing this awesome miracle!
It was the first birth I was able to participate in (but not on labor - LOL) I was so excited and happy to be there! She nursed him not long after he was born. It was very special for me having her sharing this awesome miracle!
Homeschooling on Ellen - by Roseanne Barr
I being debating about home schooling for a while, trying to figure it out if it’s my call or not!
Besides feeling on my heart to do it, I see how Benji is growing and on TV all those horrible things happening on schools (even the Amish school!)
God has giving me plenty of hints (Shelly, our neighbor, the mom I met at the car dealer the day my car went for service- Donna, people from church and just al around my surrounds) then today Roseanne Barr was on the Ellen DeGeneres show today, and this are her words:
R - Ya know, I homeschool my son, he is 11, so I don’t have time for anything – besides school, school, school, I don’t have time for a carrier, I don’t have time for a life, anything else
E - So you sacrificing it to raise your child?”
R - Yes!
E - And that’s important!
R – Sure it is!!!
(Then they talked about how Roseanne’s son is turning out to be like)
R - And I would recommend that for al the parents who can – to get their kids on homeschool!
Not that I personally would have Roseanne was a whole model… but
Lica says: Oh boy! =oP
Besides feeling on my heart to do it, I see how Benji is growing and on TV all those horrible things happening on schools (even the Amish school!)
God has giving me plenty of hints (Shelly, our neighbor, the mom I met at the car dealer the day my car went for service- Donna, people from church and just al around my surrounds) then today Roseanne Barr was on the Ellen DeGeneres show today, and this are her words:
R - Ya know, I homeschool my son, he is 11, so I don’t have time for anything – besides school, school, school, I don’t have time for a carrier, I don’t have time for a life, anything else
E - So you sacrificing it to raise your child?”
R - Yes!
E - And that’s important!
R – Sure it is!!!
(Then they talked about how Roseanne’s son is turning out to be like)
R - And I would recommend that for al the parents who can – to get their kids on homeschool!
Not that I personally would have Roseanne was a whole model… but
Lica says: Oh boy! =oP
Children’s museum - MBC Group
The Brazilian Moms group went to the Children’s museum today and it was great! I personally went to the bible study first (and it was a great chapter – Luke 3 this week and next week, chapter 4 I have a feeling it will be even better!)
Nicole and Jessica drove with us, everyone brought something and ate all together at those picnic tables.
There were 9 families and about 15 kids I believe (please correct me if I’m wrong). Katia and Dari were two new moms who came this time; we were so glad to have them!
Katia is from Brasil and her husband is from Mexico. She has a 2.5 year old boy; Victor. Dari is from Puerto Rico, she has Isabella 2.5 and Nathan who is 5 (He is the sweetest boy EVER!)
Nicole and Jessica drove with us, everyone brought something and ate all together at those picnic tables.
There were 9 families and about 15 kids I believe (please correct me if I’m wrong). Katia and Dari were two new moms who came this time; we were so glad to have them!
Katia is from Brasil and her husband is from Mexico. She has a 2.5 year old boy; Victor. Dari is from Puerto Rico, she has Isabella 2.5 and Nathan who is 5 (He is the sweetest boy EVER!)
Lots of sad things
My dad ad chemo today and he’s not feeling very good (Later we found out it was because his permanent catheter was clogged – now it sort of resolved)
Someone racked on Claudia’s car – all thou we have to thank God she is ok, the car was parked and she was outside of it because she could of being hurt! But still now she has to deal with fixing it and lost the value blah, blah, blah! =(
I guess Carrie is not doing very well – she has the flu! (Get well soon Carrie!)
I’m making a list of how many words and how mane sentences Benjamin speaks and I was quite surprised! I’m still adding words to it as the day goes bye, when I listen to him but so far we got:
Words: 79 – I good portion of it only Dan and I understand – maybe about 40 of them
Sentences: 14
Noah is smiling often – especially when he sees Benji around! So exciting! He is getting very strong too. Enjoying the Mei Tai a lots too… as long as he is around people he is happy!
Interesting:
Have you noiced that most of my posts are blue? I guess I really like blue! In English you say “I’m blue” meaning sad - Funny because in portuguese when you want to say things are GREAT you say: Everything is BLUE! =)))
Someone racked on Claudia’s car – all thou we have to thank God she is ok, the car was parked and she was outside of it because she could of being hurt! But still now she has to deal with fixing it and lost the value blah, blah, blah! =(
I guess Carrie is not doing very well – she has the flu! (Get well soon Carrie!)
I’m making a list of how many words and how mane sentences Benjamin speaks and I was quite surprised! I’m still adding words to it as the day goes bye, when I listen to him but so far we got:
Words: 79 – I good portion of it only Dan and I understand – maybe about 40 of them
Sentences: 14
Noah is smiling often – especially when he sees Benji around! So exciting! He is getting very strong too. Enjoying the Mei Tai a lots too… as long as he is around people he is happy!
Interesting:
Have you noiced that most of my posts are blue? I guess I really like blue! In English you say “I’m blue” meaning sad - Funny because in portuguese when you want to say things are GREAT you say: Everything is BLUE! =)))
Noah’s new favorite place!
after mommy’s arms - of course!
Noah is getting too heavy for me to carry around the house 24/7, so i stopped using the sling and started sitting him down on the bouncer or on the swing - but he is not a very big fan of those. Today while I was folding the laundry i set him on the high hair and guess what? he was as happy as could be! =)
I guess it’s because he can see things from up high??! - I also think he is looking a lots like my side of the family!
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Noah is getting too heavy for me to carry around the house 24/7, so i stopped using the sling and started sitting him down on the bouncer or on the swing - but he is not a very big fan of those. Today while I was folding the laundry i set him on the high hair and guess what? he was as happy as could be! =)
I guess it’s because he can see things from up high??! - I also think he is looking a lots like my side of the family!
Halloween Dinner Party
Did you notice that now blog.com is giving me a chance to add more then one Tag?? How cool is that?!!! =)
Last minute Nicole decided to do a Pre-Halloween party dinner - all the kids came in their costumes (even Noah) she hided candy around the house and we made Brazilian Style Stroganoff – it was delicious! With rice and potatoes sticks!!! =) Then for desert we baked fun shaped cookies!!
Greg came over to hang out with Dan and the women set and chat for a couple of hours while the kids ran around burning their sugar!
Last minute Nicole decided to do a Pre-Halloween party dinner - all the kids came in their costumes (even Noah) she hided candy around the house and we made Brazilian Style Stroganoff – it was delicious! With rice and potatoes sticks!!! =) Then for desert we baked fun shaped cookies!!
Greg came over to hang out with Dan and the women set and chat for a couple of hours while the kids ran around burning their sugar!
Partyyyyyyy
The T Party was fun; I missed a lot of people but it was fun at the same time, the 10 of us got to talk and enjoy each other’s company. Having a sitter for all the kids was also a great idea!
Priscilla was sooo helpfull! I even got time to do my hair!!! =)
The Bengals won I didn’t get to watch the game because of the party but I knew they won cause Dan was so perky when he got home!
He left extra early for tailgating and after those two busy days I feel like we haven’t spent quality time together – we are ready for our weekend now!
Priscilla was sooo helpfull! I even got time to do my hair!!! =)
The Bengals won I didn’t get to watch the game because of the party but I knew they won cause Dan was so perky when he got home!
He left extra early for tailgating and after those two busy days I feel like we haven’t spent quality time together – we are ready for our weekend now!
Busy Saturday
We stopped at Costco this afternoon to order Dan’s contacts (they have the very best price - always!) and ended up shopping there - I really enjoy it even thou we always spend a lot of money!
I had so much I wanted to do and Dan was pretty excited as well so we went to Tri-County & Cincinnati Mills mall and got a bunch of stuff done.Dan got me the cutest bible for sweetest day - i told him I wanted a good one in English because I only have one in Portuguese and for my bible study I want to take one in English! It’s so cute, pink & black cover and nice to understand (Yeap - I do need some pink in my life!)
We also got a double stroller! I’m so excited! The slings always make it easier to go out with the both of them but I think the double stroller will open up for us to try different things - Benji runs away too much when we are in a parking lot of something like that, he is just now learning to climb up by himself and the fact I can just worry about pushing one thing I’ll probably go more to the Y, Stores, Zoo and to the museum! =)
Beth An & Jonathan came by to hang out with us at night - We just had a delicious Natural pumpkin pie from Wild Oats and it was just THE BEST pie I ever had! It tasted better then homemade waaay better! With some Whipped cream on top of course hmmm.
Talking about our friends I miss seeing Tim & Shannon - we saw them often when the baby was born so now I miss them even more…
In the other hand Priscilla is being so great! She may intimidate people when you first meet her because she is so pretty but she has such a good heart! =) She has being a great friend to me - hopefully she feels the same way!
and now I should go to help Dan with cleaning to get ready for the party tomorrow! He is helping me out since they are leaving so early for tailgating… so I’ll help him and maybe we can go to bed earlier! =)
I had so much I wanted to do and Dan was pretty excited as well so we went to Tri-County & Cincinnati Mills mall and got a bunch of stuff done.Dan got me the cutest bible for sweetest day - i told him I wanted a good one in English because I only have one in Portuguese and for my bible study I want to take one in English! It’s so cute, pink & black cover and nice to understand (Yeap - I do need some pink in my life!)
We also got a double stroller! I’m so excited! The slings always make it easier to go out with the both of them but I think the double stroller will open up for us to try different things - Benji runs away too much when we are in a parking lot of something like that, he is just now learning to climb up by himself and the fact I can just worry about pushing one thing I’ll probably go more to the Y, Stores, Zoo and to the museum! =)
Beth An & Jonathan came by to hang out with us at night - We just had a delicious Natural pumpkin pie from Wild Oats and it was just THE BEST pie I ever had! It tasted better then homemade waaay better! With some Whipped cream on top of course hmmm.
Talking about our friends I miss seeing Tim & Shannon - we saw them often when the baby was born so now I miss them even more…
In the other hand Priscilla is being so great! She may intimidate people when you first meet her because she is so pretty but she has such a good heart! =) She has being a great friend to me - hopefully she feels the same way!
and now I should go to help Dan with cleaning to get ready for the party tomorrow! He is helping me out since they are leaving so early for tailgating… so I’ll help him and maybe we can go to bed earlier! =)
Barfed but still proud
Today I got pretty brave, after the bible study I got both kids in the car and we went grocery shopping at Wild Oats. It was almost lunchtime so I decided to get us some food; I got some sushi for me - Mac & Cheese for Benji. Everything was great and I was pretty proud of myself! Just minutes before we were going to leave, I started nursing Noah while Benji had this Raspberry Puree for desert and guess what?
He didn’t like it, gagged and threw up! All tables were full, lots of people having their lunches and my cute Benji barfing all over the place…
Gracious!
I stopped nursing, now Noah is crying… then Benji started to cry! But I kept my patience and I was really calm and got control of it!
I’m learning not to loose my mind when they both start screaming at the same time, just block it and help whoever one is in more dangerous first… =oP
I still loved eating my sushi, drinking my water and quite a few yogurt pretzels for desert!
The bible study? Oh yes, let me tell ya… Shelly up the street (Very nice lady, she homeschool, has 4 children) Every Friday she gets a few woman together to read the bible and talk about relationships, motherhood and whatever other subjects we like, the kids stay on her basement with a baby sitter ($2/child – what a bargain!) and we have lots of good talk. I’m really enjoyed!
Grace is hanging out here this afternoon, we went to pick her up at Jeannie’s house while Daniela is there working on the garage sale and since her and Benji are having a good time together I got to post some of my day that were “draft” at blog.com!
And this afternoon around 2:30pm Marcia’s baby was born! A 7#s 4oz and 20 inches long beautiful girl! =)
He didn’t like it, gagged and threw up! All tables were full, lots of people having their lunches and my cute Benji barfing all over the place…
Gracious!
I stopped nursing, now Noah is crying… then Benji started to cry! But I kept my patience and I was really calm and got control of it!
I’m learning not to loose my mind when they both start screaming at the same time, just block it and help whoever one is in more dangerous first… =oP
I still loved eating my sushi, drinking my water and quite a few yogurt pretzels for desert!
The bible study? Oh yes, let me tell ya… Shelly up the street (Very nice lady, she homeschool, has 4 children) Every Friday she gets a few woman together to read the bible and talk about relationships, motherhood and whatever other subjects we like, the kids stay on her basement with a baby sitter ($2/child – what a bargain!) and we have lots of good talk. I’m really enjoyed!
Grace is hanging out here this afternoon, we went to pick her up at Jeannie’s house while Daniela is there working on the garage sale and since her and Benji are having a good time together I got to post some of my day that were “draft” at blog.com!
And this afternoon around 2:30pm Marcia’s baby was born! A 7#s 4oz and 20 inches long beautiful girl! =)
What a day!
Today was one of those days when seems like everything goes wrong, but it turned out ok in the end of it! - The worst was when I lost the keys to the rental Van we had while my van was at service!
Andrea was coming over for lunch and Mike for dinner… then Mike called and came for lunch! (Not nearly as bad as I expected – but still strange)
She looks real cute with her belly – it’s going to be a boy! =)
I went to the Dr to get IUD “installed” LOL – I’m pretty happy with it so far…
Mike went out to a park with Benji, I could never do it with him and we met up later at TJ Maxx & waited for Dan to have some dinner.
I had sooo much laundry to catch up – Noah had this “explosive” poop while I was changing him in my bed – he got poop on the pillows, the comforter – EVERYWHERE!
Then Benji started coughing and barfed ALL over his bed: his PJ’s, bedding, pillows – Blah! =oP
Andrea was coming over for lunch and Mike for dinner… then Mike called and came for lunch! (Not nearly as bad as I expected – but still strange)
She looks real cute with her belly – it’s going to be a boy! =)
I went to the Dr to get IUD “installed” LOL – I’m pretty happy with it so far…
Mike went out to a park with Benji, I could never do it with him and we met up later at TJ Maxx & waited for Dan to have some dinner.
I had sooo much laundry to catch up – Noah had this “explosive” poop while I was changing him in my bed – he got poop on the pillows, the comforter – EVERYWHERE!
Then Benji started coughing and barfed ALL over his bed: his PJ’s, bedding, pillows – Blah! =oP
I's not a T
He certainly has a hard time with the C, But I’m not worried; yet!
Nowse = Nouse
Jessita = Jessica
Teese - Cheese
Noah is trying to sit down already - lots of smiles!
And Benji - “bugger man” pick his nose and cleans on Noah’s hand! Can you believe it?????? =oP
Nowse = Nouse
Jessita = Jessica
Teese - Cheese
Noah is trying to sit down already - lots of smiles!
And Benji - “bugger man” pick his nose and cleans on Noah’s hand! Can you believe it?????? =oP
Stuck in Traffic
It’s about 10 PM and we are entering Ohio trying to get back home from our trip. What was supposed to be like a 3 hours drive became 6 when we got stuck in traffic because of a horrible accident involving 2 cars and a semi truck that killed I think 6 people.
Thank God for our Van – we would have had a thought time without it.
Benji has being amazing! He is hanging in there on his car seat for about 5 hours now – of course the DVD helped also I think he is much happier in this car then my old one! Because of this delay Benji got more TV time then what he would of for a whole week! =oP
Noah is sleeping – and so should I be because of such a long nap I have a feeling that we’ll have a long long night!
The service was awesome today – very very “feeling”. Too bad we had to rush home (because Dan got a call from Facs =oP)
The Bengals play tomorrow against TB – I’m actually looking forward to this game… we are probably going to watch it from home.
I can’t believe how cold is out here!
Yesterday Tati, Nicole, Dani & all the kids came over for chili, it was a lot of fun… then we did each other’s nails and stuff… We talked our mouths off! =oP
Thank God for our Van – we would have had a thought time without it.
Benji has being amazing! He is hanging in there on his car seat for about 5 hours now – of course the DVD helped also I think he is much happier in this car then my old one! Because of this delay Benji got more TV time then what he would of for a whole week! =oP
Noah is sleeping – and so should I be because of such a long nap I have a feeling that we’ll have a long long night!
The service was awesome today – very very “feeling”. Too bad we had to rush home (because Dan got a call from Facs =oP)
The Bengals play tomorrow against TB – I’m actually looking forward to this game… we are probably going to watch it from home.
I can’t believe how cold is out here!
Yesterday Tati, Nicole, Dani & all the kids came over for chili, it was a lot of fun… then we did each other’s nails and stuff… We talked our mouths off! =oP
B-day @ the Y, Pool and up-dates!
Today we went to the Y for Grace’s Birthday party with the other brazilian families… it was such a nice time - we headed to the pool after we had cupcakes! (I used rainbow chips icing - hmmmm!) Oh Priscilla!!!! Why did you tell me about this? It’s delicious, I can’t stop eating!
Benji had the best time at the pool - I felt horrible because he got a blister from his swimming shoes =(
I did breastfeed Noah in the pool area, by the door, in the parking lot - everywhere! I want to get a group of moms to sit down in front of that Sandra’s office and breastfeed their babies!! - LOL!
Dad has chemo again tomorrow… we are afraid this time around he’ll feel even more sick. Hopefuly not! Patty also is going to have surgery on Monday. She’ll be off work for 2 months!
I forgot to post about this but last week Benji had food poisining - it was horrible… He never barfs - and it was just so sad to watch him. That’s one thing that you feel pretty bad about it ’cause there’s not much you can do to make them feel better!
He also dropped a whole thing of PINK nail polish in the middle of out living room carpet… I don’t have to mentioned that it didn’t come off! I wanted to cry!
We got Benji’s custome (??) for Haloween - It’s Pablo from Backyardigans and he is afraid of it! We being practicing around the house so he’ll be used to by then…
Benji had the best time at the pool - I felt horrible because he got a blister from his swimming shoes =(
I did breastfeed Noah in the pool area, by the door, in the parking lot - everywhere! I want to get a group of moms to sit down in front of that Sandra’s office and breastfeed their babies!! - LOL!
Dad has chemo again tomorrow… we are afraid this time around he’ll feel even more sick. Hopefuly not! Patty also is going to have surgery on Monday. She’ll be off work for 2 months!
I forgot to post about this but last week Benji had food poisining - it was horrible… He never barfs - and it was just so sad to watch him. That’s one thing that you feel pretty bad about it ’cause there’s not much you can do to make them feel better!
He also dropped a whole thing of PINK nail polish in the middle of out living room carpet… I don’t have to mentioned that it didn’t come off! I wanted to cry!
We got Benji’s custome (??) for Haloween - It’s Pablo from Backyardigans and he is afraid of it! We being practicing around the house so he’ll be used to by then…
Who has the funniest face?
Benji’s fisrt atempt of Mr. Potato Head or himself???? (Look the October album there’s a better one there where he got the arms, eyes and nose right)
His Bengals outfit? - No coments!!!
They did horrible! Dan came back home pretty upset… it’s funny how this was the first game he really didn’t want to go but since he has season tickets he didn’t want to “waist” them… Carrie came over to watch it with me - even though they lost we had a good time! =)
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His Bengals outfit? - No coments!!!
They did horrible! Dan came back home pretty upset… it’s funny how this was the first game he really didn’t want to go but since he has season tickets he didn’t want to “waist” them… Carrie came over to watch it with me - even though they lost we had a good time! =)
I think I’m retarded
Yes, - I do have some sort of mental problems…
Besides my three guys I got another one for me to take care of; run after, feed and clean poop! At least this time is a girl!!! =)
The newest edition to our family:
Here is Bella!
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Besides my three guys I got another one for me to take care of; run after, feed and clean poop! At least this time is a girl!!! =)
The newest edition to our family:
Here is Bella!
BREAST!!!! BREAST!!!! BREAST!!!
Today at the YMCA - UNBELIEVABLE!!!!
Despite the fact that strange things ALWAYS happen to me – I should expect this one to happen with me!
This morning Tati called asking if we were gonna make to the Y – Benji was having a hard morning so I told her probably not; a few minutes go by and she knocks at our door – Great! We can make it now – I got myself dressed, as well Benjamin and Tati got Noah ready – We made it!
So we are hanging out at the “blocks” room for Benji to play, another friend Marcia came by to talk with us – the baby gets hungry so I gave no thoughts to it, just got him and nursed, right there!
This woman who was there playing with her kid and had a badge from the Y on her shirt came by and did not measure her voice said “You can’t breastfeed in public, we have a nursing room where you can do it, but not here!” in front of several other parents…
No comments: I was *SHOCKED*! I didn’t even know what to say for a minute – I was just so angry! Benji was playing, did not want to stop and put shoes on to go to a nursing room, besides, YMCA it’s a “family oriented” place!
Marcia heard the whole thing and left to go to the bathroom, in the mean time Tati came in and I left Benji with her and I was heading to the main desk when Marcia is coming back with one of the managers; Amy… she came and looked at the employee who HARASSED me, yes - to me it was harassing! She gave me hundreds of apologies, and I went off on the woman at this point, I was just so angry!
Marcia of course kept herself calm, went back into the playroom and very politely told the woman about the “rules” change – after she left the manager called her into this little room where the laundry is, said something to her, I went back into the playroom to finish feeding my son – in front of everyone while Benji was playing!
Later in the morning this girl Sandra stopped by us at the hall to apologize…
Ooops, the boys are screaming but the best part of this story is still to come but I got to go see my kids - I’ll be back here later to finish it…
Despite the fact that strange things ALWAYS happen to me – I should expect this one to happen with me!
This morning Tati called asking if we were gonna make to the Y – Benji was having a hard morning so I told her probably not; a few minutes go by and she knocks at our door – Great! We can make it now – I got myself dressed, as well Benjamin and Tati got Noah ready – We made it!
So we are hanging out at the “blocks” room for Benji to play, another friend Marcia came by to talk with us – the baby gets hungry so I gave no thoughts to it, just got him and nursed, right there!
This woman who was there playing with her kid and had a badge from the Y on her shirt came by and did not measure her voice said “You can’t breastfeed in public, we have a nursing room where you can do it, but not here!” in front of several other parents…
No comments: I was *SHOCKED*! I didn’t even know what to say for a minute – I was just so angry! Benji was playing, did not want to stop and put shoes on to go to a nursing room, besides, YMCA it’s a “family oriented” place!
Marcia heard the whole thing and left to go to the bathroom, in the mean time Tati came in and I left Benji with her and I was heading to the main desk when Marcia is coming back with one of the managers; Amy… she came and looked at the employee who HARASSED me, yes - to me it was harassing! She gave me hundreds of apologies, and I went off on the woman at this point, I was just so angry!
Marcia of course kept herself calm, went back into the playroom and very politely told the woman about the “rules” change – after she left the manager called her into this little room where the laundry is, said something to her, I went back into the playroom to finish feeding my son – in front of everyone while Benji was playing!
Later in the morning this girl Sandra stopped by us at the hall to apologize…
Ooops, the boys are screaming but the best part of this story is still to come but I got to go see my kids - I’ll be back here later to finish it…
Babies and their things
Noah was weighted today, he is 11 pounds! Mama’s got some good milk! Yeah!
Benji is 28 – I think they are both doing great! =)
It’s being so long since Benji has being to a Dr. so I decided to take him to a yearly check up in the next couple of weeks – just to check him up, ya know…
Get another couple of vaccines (we delay all of them); make sure his speech is good and things like that!
Talking about speech, words are “flying” out of his mouth! A couple of weeks ago Benji figured out that the ABC’s magnets from the fridge work on his Doodle Pro pad, how clever? I never thought about it…
We went for dinner @ Tim & Katie’s Sunday night after Dan got back from Paul Brown (no need to say – The Bengals won!)
Katie’s dog had puppies and we are considering taking one for Benji! They are as cute as can be – what worries me is not having steps in our deck, we’ll have to go all around to let him out in the back yard and the $, after all dogs eat, and need vaccines and get sick as well! Another good news it that Katie is 9 weeks pregnant! How exciting is that?! I’m betting on twins! LOL
Also – Stephanie had her baby on Saturday – it’s a girl! Alexia (Popular name I think – it’s Julie’s baby girl as well!) Even thou she was way early she had good weight and it’s doing fine!
Benji is 28 – I think they are both doing great! =)
It’s being so long since Benji has being to a Dr. so I decided to take him to a yearly check up in the next couple of weeks – just to check him up, ya know…
Get another couple of vaccines (we delay all of them); make sure his speech is good and things like that!
Talking about speech, words are “flying” out of his mouth! A couple of weeks ago Benji figured out that the ABC’s magnets from the fridge work on his Doodle Pro pad, how clever? I never thought about it…
We went for dinner @ Tim & Katie’s Sunday night after Dan got back from Paul Brown (no need to say – The Bengals won!)
Katie’s dog had puppies and we are considering taking one for Benji! They are as cute as can be – what worries me is not having steps in our deck, we’ll have to go all around to let him out in the back yard and the $, after all dogs eat, and need vaccines and get sick as well! Another good news it that Katie is 9 weeks pregnant! How exciting is that?! I’m betting on twins! LOL
Also – Stephanie had her baby on Saturday – it’s a girl! Alexia (Popular name I think – it’s Julie’s baby girl as well!) Even thou she was way early she had good weight and it’s doing fine!
Nasty Cold
Friday Benji started with a runny nose that soon became worst, followed by this dry cough and fever. Then yesterday I started – I have a terrible sore trough (Is that how you spell it?) and today Noah has this green runny nose & Papa is getting sick as well!
TV
Believe me – I’m not a big TV fan – At all… really!
Survivor started yesterday, it’s very different this time and I enjoyed – I’m trying not to get “hooked” into many shows this fall – but I can already tell it will be hard. Between Survivor, Grey’s Anatomy, ‘Til Death & Desperate Housewives here goes all my free time. And whenever there’s more free time there is new season for CSI, Law & Order, The Simpsons, 2 ½ Man, Six Degrees & “many more”…
Survivor started yesterday, it’s very different this time and I enjoyed – I’m trying not to get “hooked” into many shows this fall – but I can already tell it will be hard. Between Survivor, Grey’s Anatomy, ‘Til Death & Desperate Housewives here goes all my free time. And whenever there’s more free time there is new season for CSI, Law & Order, The Simpsons, 2 ½ Man, Six Degrees & “many more”…
Recycling
Here we have a big trash can in the kitchen and there’s always a bag hanging in the basement door for recycle.
At least here in our house no one ever did teach Ben about recycling but some how (I assume from watching us) he knows! I being watching and “testing” him the past 3 days. Every paper, can or plastic he’ll put on our recycle, now left over food, Noah’s diapers and other stuff he’ll put on the trash! He got so frustrated the other day when I put a can on the regular trash, I had to take it out and put on recycle!!!! Isn’t that cool????
At least here in our house no one ever did teach Ben about recycling but some how (I assume from watching us) he knows! I being watching and “testing” him the past 3 days. Every paper, can or plastic he’ll put on our recycle, now left over food, Noah’s diapers and other stuff he’ll put on the trash! He got so frustrated the other day when I put a can on the regular trash, I had to take it out and put on recycle!!!! Isn’t that cool????
Since I have a minute here…
Meijers now have these shopping carts that cost $1 but besides being a “car” for the kids to play on it also has a little TV that plays Wiggles or Barney while we grocery shop! So this week’s shopping wasn’t so hard! - Benji never watched so much TV in his whole life! I just don’t feel good enough yet to leave the house by myself with both of them.
School is back so we don’t have as much friends over. Last week a close quickly visit to the Chiropractor was quite and experience - =oP
It hasn’t being a month yet – so even thou I’m pretty bored in here it’s still a very recent thing – after all I did have a surgery! (Bla – no comments)
I’m – or we are Benji and I addicted to muffins. I’ll back a batch of 12 and it’ll be gone within 24 hours. I being eating like a pig (I guess because of breastfeeding) It’s like I’m never full or never satisfied (same happens about water – always thirsty)
Benji has defenely changed – he’s being very dependent, crying and needy. Nothing wrong with that – Noah is still a big change in our lives! But it breaks my heart to see him like that. Especially when I don’t have much time to dedicate to him (I try my best to be there the most I can) It’ll be hard but I believe within a another few weeks things will get even better.
School is back so we don’t have as much friends over. Last week a close quickly visit to the Chiropractor was quite and experience - =oP
It hasn’t being a month yet – so even thou I’m pretty bored in here it’s still a very recent thing – after all I did have a surgery! (Bla – no comments)
I’m – or we are Benji and I addicted to muffins. I’ll back a batch of 12 and it’ll be gone within 24 hours. I being eating like a pig (I guess because of breastfeeding) It’s like I’m never full or never satisfied (same happens about water – always thirsty)
Benji has defenely changed – he’s being very dependent, crying and needy. Nothing wrong with that – Noah is still a big change in our lives! But it breaks my heart to see him like that. Especially when I don’t have much time to dedicate to him (I try my best to be there the most I can) It’ll be hard but I believe within a another few weeks things will get even better.
Noah Celso Alberico Golan has arrived
Came into the world past Wednesday 08/16/06 @ 2:19 pm by a sucking emergency C-section.
Weighing 7 #’s 14 oz. & 19’’ long - Noah is doing good, actually gained weight (what is not very common to a newborn) with breast milk only and being very happy and calm baby!Please keep us in your prayers as BF is not going very well for us, but we’ll hang in there & get over this “black cloud”
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Beautiful dark hair and everything else looks like big brother Benji!
When transfering my blog I never transfered the comments - except this post I want to keep them, here they are:
Gege Submitted on 2006/08/19 at 12:42am
Welcome beautiful baby!!!! - He is Gourgeous!
Hang in there mama!!! =) you can do it :*
Shannon Submitted on 2006/08/19 at 2:19am
Love the pic!!!
Welcome to the world little one!!
Daniela e familia Submitted on 2006/08/19 at 3:37am
My sweet Lilian, I am praying and have not stopped for you and BF with Noah, I hope it will be great this time around! I loved being there, blessings, and much rest… Sua amiga e irma de coracao… Dani
Simone
simonemayn@noemail.com Submitted on 2006/08/19 at 3:56am
Parabens Lilian! Tenha fe’ que o leite vai vir e ele vai se adaptar sim!
Beijos, e espero ver seu lindinho logo logo!!!
Dudu e Aline Lebedenco Submitted on 2006/08/19 at 6:46pm
Aeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee LICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Parabéns!!!!!
Deus abençoe mto esse menino lindo, e q nome lindo tbm, gosto mto de Noah!!
Q nosso Senhor te capacite em tudo para essa difícil tarefa de criar filhos e de guiá-los no caminho perfeito de Deus!
Ei, o q é BF???? Boiei!! hehehe.
Fica na paz…. entrega pra Deus….
As coisas aqui não estão fáceis… até agora não consegui trabalho depois q voltamos daí, mas Deus está no controle. Temos q continuar acreditando nisso!!
Abração pra vccs….
Vinicius e Leila Submitted on 2006/08/20 at 12:30am
Parabéns a família e toda a saúde para o novo filhote!!
Marianne Submitted on 2006/08/30 at 4:06am
Lica e Dan. Parabéns pelo novo filho. Amei o nome dele. Tenho certeza que vcs continuarão sendo essa familia feliz. Amo muito vcs. Um super bj.
Weighing 7 #’s 14 oz. & 19’’ long - Noah is doing good, actually gained weight (what is not very common to a newborn) with breast milk only and being very happy and calm baby!Please keep us in your prayers as BF is not going very well for us, but we’ll hang in there & get over this “black cloud”
Beautiful dark hair and everything else looks like big brother Benji!
When transfering my blog I never transfered the comments - except this post I want to keep them, here they are:
Gege Submitted on 2006/08/19 at 12:42am
Welcome beautiful baby!!!! - He is Gourgeous!
Hang in there mama!!! =) you can do it :*
Shannon Submitted on 2006/08/19 at 2:19am
Love the pic!!!
Welcome to the world little one!!
Daniela e familia Submitted on 2006/08/19 at 3:37am
My sweet Lilian, I am praying and have not stopped for you and BF with Noah, I hope it will be great this time around! I loved being there, blessings, and much rest… Sua amiga e irma de coracao… Dani
Simone
simonemayn@noemail.com Submitted on 2006/08/19 at 3:56am
Parabens Lilian! Tenha fe’ que o leite vai vir e ele vai se adaptar sim!
Beijos, e espero ver seu lindinho logo logo!!!
Dudu e Aline Lebedenco Submitted on 2006/08/19 at 6:46pm
Aeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee LICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Parabéns!!!!!
Deus abençoe mto esse menino lindo, e q nome lindo tbm, gosto mto de Noah!!
Q nosso Senhor te capacite em tudo para essa difícil tarefa de criar filhos e de guiá-los no caminho perfeito de Deus!
Ei, o q é BF???? Boiei!! hehehe.
Fica na paz…. entrega pra Deus….
As coisas aqui não estão fáceis… até agora não consegui trabalho depois q voltamos daí, mas Deus está no controle. Temos q continuar acreditando nisso!!
Abração pra vccs….
Vinicius e Leila Submitted on 2006/08/20 at 12:30am
Parabéns a família e toda a saúde para o novo filhote!!
Marianne Submitted on 2006/08/30 at 4:06am
Lica e Dan. Parabéns pelo novo filho. Amei o nome dele. Tenho certeza que vcs continuarão sendo essa familia feliz. Amo muito vcs. Um super bj.
Noah’s birth
a back post on Noah's birth
Tuesday I felt something happening, the contractions during the night were pretty intense, I got up to start timing them and just like and on/off switch they stopped was I got up. So Wednesday when I went to the hospital I thought I was already in labor and things were just going to progress after that. I never got checked once I got there, last time I had I was about 3 cms. By 11 am nothing have had happened, then fast after that the contractions started coming, stronger and stronger, faster and faster…
The nurse offered for pain medication, I denied… and a few minutes go by I’m bagging for it! She checked me, 6 cm…
Within the hour I got pain relive, Dr Metherd walks in right at that time, checks me: 9cms/90% effaced & he says: “Your water is going to break soon” After that he checked one more time: “Faster progress then I expected - you are ready, but where is the head? – Nurse, get me a ultrasound machine please” And as soon as he put the ultrasound on my stomach BOOM, everyone could see his big round head right at the top of my belly…
I wish someone was there to help me out with this decision. Have a c-section or not? Breach? What is that again? I heard that word before – I did! Can I do it? Do woman have baby vaginally when they are breach? Ohh Lord! Those 5 minutes were the more horrifying for me! I so wish Randie could be there to tell me I could do it/or not!
I asked the Dr. and he says “I highly recommend a c-section”
I wish I knew this was going to happen, I would not have waited so long to get an epidural!!! Here I was trying to go as far as I could without any drugs and ended up in the OR!
The people there were: Dan, Daniela, Nicole stopped by for a little while, Linda, Carrie, Shannon & Beth Ann. We had my mom in the web can but due to the surgery she wasn’t able to watch it.
There’s more… I just need some time to sit and write!
Tuesday I felt something happening, the contractions during the night were pretty intense, I got up to start timing them and just like and on/off switch they stopped was I got up. So Wednesday when I went to the hospital I thought I was already in labor and things were just going to progress after that. I never got checked once I got there, last time I had I was about 3 cms. By 11 am nothing have had happened, then fast after that the contractions started coming, stronger and stronger, faster and faster…
The nurse offered for pain medication, I denied… and a few minutes go by I’m bagging for it! She checked me, 6 cm…
Within the hour I got pain relive, Dr Metherd walks in right at that time, checks me: 9cms/90% effaced & he says: “Your water is going to break soon” After that he checked one more time: “Faster progress then I expected - you are ready, but where is the head? – Nurse, get me a ultrasound machine please” And as soon as he put the ultrasound on my stomach BOOM, everyone could see his big round head right at the top of my belly…
I wish someone was there to help me out with this decision. Have a c-section or not? Breach? What is that again? I heard that word before – I did! Can I do it? Do woman have baby vaginally when they are breach? Ohh Lord! Those 5 minutes were the more horrifying for me! I so wish Randie could be there to tell me I could do it/or not!
I asked the Dr. and he says “I highly recommend a c-section”
I wish I knew this was going to happen, I would not have waited so long to get an epidural!!! Here I was trying to go as far as I could without any drugs and ended up in the OR!
The people there were: Dan, Daniela, Nicole stopped by for a little while, Linda, Carrie, Shannon & Beth Ann. We had my mom in the web can but due to the surgery she wasn’t able to watch it.
There’s more… I just need some time to sit and write!
Freaky
What a freaky shot Dan got of Benji & I @ the pool. Is that my soul trying to escape?! Anyways…
Baby #2 scared the hell out of us yesterday but everything is ok now. I’m 99% sure he dropped - Already 3cm dilated and 50% effaced. I understand I’m 38 1/2 weeks, and will complete 39 weeks on Saturday (Yes, EDD now is 08/19) Whatever!
Benji is doing great - we went to a bookstore today that it’s closing and have books for $1 for paper back and $2 for hardcover - but the store it was like really cool. Feelt like I was shopping in a ”mini” B&N w/ a gret price! They had pretty new books and stuff… It’s cool how much Benji loves books. He does like for us to read *every night* before bed and it was just adorable to see him at the store, browsing & having lots of fun w/ all those books, we spent a long time there and we could of stayed longer!
- He got it from me! =)
It’s funny how things can turn around very fast and all the sudden I feel like an outsider… *CRAP*
Besides that thing going on with my friends I also hate being at home – I never thought I would feel this way (and it may change after the baby is born)
I feel like Benji enjoy me being here for him but also I feel how “sick” of me he gets. I feel like crap in a way, like I’m not getting anything accomplished, housework is the crap because no one notices. I miss hearing “Well done” or “Great Job” when I’m done with a project! I miss working in projects – I miss thinking!
I feel like I have to “run” after things to do with Benjamin everyday so he (and I ) won’t get bored! And this is summer… it seems like it’ll get worst during the cold weather and I’m already freaking out over it!
As Linda said, in a few days I may be bagging to have the “Time” I have on my hands now – she is probably right, but for the time being I’m not really enjoying as I thought I would!
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The past couple of day:
Saturday was Nathan’s birthday – Benji had a blast! Played – played and played! He was exhausted! We got home and showered (he had sand all over, inside of his ears, shoes and all over his hair) and he felt a sleep right the way! That gave Dan and I a chance to talk, watch a movie and just relax for a little bit longer than usual!
We went to the zoo yesterday – Dan never gets to go so since he was home we thought it would be a good opportunity for him to go with us. He was impressed with how Happy Benji was there! They had a lot of fun together, I think Benji loved it that dad carried him and shoed him every animal (because since we got the pass I being pregnant and I don’t have the guts to walk there and old him up in every animal so he can see it) and talking about walking, we did walk about 5 hours non stopping up and down those hills… by the end of the day Benji started getting cranky (of course) and so did I. But we had a nice lunch/dinner around 5pm and just hanged out all together until bad time. It was a nice family day with lots of fun to Benji before baby brother is here!
Some random thoughts:
* I was hoping the 5 hours of walking would do me something but nothing yet! =] (That’s a not very happy smiley face)
* Today is Claudia’s birthday – Clau FELIZ ANIVERSARIO! (She made home safe)
* Blue had a baby brother, I think his name is Sprinkles but I’m not sure!
* Jessica spent last Monday with us and Benji just loved it!
* I have a check up today
* Andrea is pregnant (I’m not sure I’m supposed to know, but I also know she doesn’t read this blog) I hope she is happy, kids are a blessing and I think she is in a good age and it’ll be cool for her! It’ll change the direction of her life, I’m sure.
* I did pack my bad today – baby has no name yet!
* Luciana is coming over for lunch & that should be fun – especially for the boys…
Besides that thing going on with my friends I also hate being at home – I never thought I would feel this way (and it may change after the baby is born)
I feel like Benji enjoy me being here for him but also I feel how “sick” of me he gets. I feel like crap in a way, like I’m not getting anything accomplished, housework is the crap because no one notices. I miss hearing “Well done” or “Great Job” when I’m done with a project! I miss working in projects – I miss thinking!
I feel like I have to “run” after things to do with Benjamin everyday so he (and I ) won’t get bored! And this is summer… it seems like it’ll get worst during the cold weather and I’m already freaking out over it!
As Linda said, in a few days I may be bagging to have the “Time” I have on my hands now – she is probably right, but for the time being I’m not really enjoying as I thought I would!
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The past couple of day:
Saturday was Nathan’s birthday – Benji had a blast! Played – played and played! He was exhausted! We got home and showered (he had sand all over, inside of his ears, shoes and all over his hair) and he felt a sleep right the way! That gave Dan and I a chance to talk, watch a movie and just relax for a little bit longer than usual!
We went to the zoo yesterday – Dan never gets to go so since he was home we thought it would be a good opportunity for him to go with us. He was impressed with how Happy Benji was there! They had a lot of fun together, I think Benji loved it that dad carried him and shoed him every animal (because since we got the pass I being pregnant and I don’t have the guts to walk there and old him up in every animal so he can see it) and talking about walking, we did walk about 5 hours non stopping up and down those hills… by the end of the day Benji started getting cranky (of course) and so did I. But we had a nice lunch/dinner around 5pm and just hanged out all together until bad time. It was a nice family day with lots of fun to Benji before baby brother is here!
Some random thoughts:
* I was hoping the 5 hours of walking would do me something but nothing yet! =] (That’s a not very happy smiley face)
* Today is Claudia’s birthday – Clau FELIZ ANIVERSARIO! (She made home safe)
* Blue had a baby brother, I think his name is Sprinkles but I’m not sure!
* Jessica spent last Monday with us and Benji just loved it!
* I have a check up today
* Andrea is pregnant (I’m not sure I’m supposed to know, but I also know she doesn’t read this blog) I hope she is happy, kids are a blessing and I think she is in a good age and it’ll be cool for her! It’ll change the direction of her life, I’m sure.
* I did pack my bad today – baby has no name yet!
* Luciana is coming over for lunch & that should be fun – especially for the boys…
My brown eyes cried
…and they will cry even more as Claudia leaves tomorrow.
Talked to dad for a long while today… still feels pretty crap but at least we know more about it, I even got to smile and laugh some throughout the day Thursday.
He’ll need surgery for sure. I just want to move back there.
It was so amazing to feel how some of my friends are connected to me. Thanks Shannon for all the support, I haven’t answered but I got your awesome e-mail. Also another 2 people who doesn’t have access to this blog and are very special to me called (Dani & Beth) out o the blue to see how I was because they felt like there was something wrong…
I may even get to talk to Marcao (I saw you called – sorry missed it! Call back, please!)
-Thanks people. With the thoughts of all this getting worst it makes me feel a whole lot stronger knowing that I have you guys!
It’s surprising how not always comes from the same people the support you need/ want or expect. I’m just really happy I got it.
I TOTALLY have a brake down yesterday – out of control!
It’s way past 1AM and I have NO sign of being able to sleep and rest.
We ended up going to Linda’s house and going to the pool – it was such a perfect “cold” water… Ava was there; she is just getting too cute!!!
We also went to visit Julie’s new baby – What a gorgeous baby! –Welcome Alexa! =)
Benji’s new words:
“Touch down”
And my favorite of the week: “Outside” (Am I in trouble or what? – Soon it will be “Mom what are we doing today? And/or I’m bored!) OMG…
Tried hard to be a better mom today. I got to do even better tomorrow
Talked to dad for a long while today… still feels pretty crap but at least we know more about it, I even got to smile and laugh some throughout the day Thursday.
He’ll need surgery for sure. I just want to move back there.
It was so amazing to feel how some of my friends are connected to me. Thanks Shannon for all the support, I haven’t answered but I got your awesome e-mail. Also another 2 people who doesn’t have access to this blog and are very special to me called (Dani & Beth) out o the blue to see how I was because they felt like there was something wrong…
I may even get to talk to Marcao (I saw you called – sorry missed it! Call back, please!)
-Thanks people. With the thoughts of all this getting worst it makes me feel a whole lot stronger knowing that I have you guys!
It’s surprising how not always comes from the same people the support you need/ want or expect. I’m just really happy I got it.
I TOTALLY have a brake down yesterday – out of control!
It’s way past 1AM and I have NO sign of being able to sleep and rest.
We ended up going to Linda’s house and going to the pool – it was such a perfect “cold” water… Ava was there; she is just getting too cute!!!
We also went to visit Julie’s new baby – What a gorgeous baby! –Welcome Alexa! =)
Benji’s new words:
“Touch down”
And my favorite of the week: “Outside” (Am I in trouble or what? – Soon it will be “Mom what are we doing today? And/or I’m bored!) OMG…
Tried hard to be a better mom today. I got to do even better tomorrow
My world is just about to fall apart…
Today I found out that my dad lost his job. My mom new about this since last Friday but never told me “not to make me nervous”
After looking for something for a long long time he got a very cool opportunity as a supervisor, doing what he did 25 years of his life… August 1st he completed his 3rd month (experience time kind of thing) and he got dismissed because he wasn’t able to keep up. He was ok with it, it really was a lot of work to do, a lot of traveling and he was stressed out but also now there’s only 1 income again (my mom’s). Besides the company gave him a car and a cell phone that the took it away… (of course) I mean - 3 mos. it’s enough to get you “comfortable” with this kind of stuff so I’m sure it’ll be a little hard on him…
Than I thought “Oh, it’s ok, he’ll get by – thank God he is healthy strong man and have a very good sense of humor, this won’t affect him”
Like is that wasn’t bad news enough he had some tests done today because of his consistent heartburn and guess what? He needs colon surgery! ASAP!!!
They haven’t said why and how bad it’s, he’ll find this out tomorrow (hopefully – that’s what he said) but all I can think of is cancer. How can I F***ing know if there isn’t more to it but they are just not telling me because they don’t want to make me worried!
I can’t freaking get into a plan, I’m 38 weeks pregnant which is *not* a good thing because it makes me mad for being pregnant and makes mad at the baby who (poor little thing) doesn’t have anything to do with it!
I’m so sad, so nervous. I just can’t stop crying for over 2 hours, I don’t want to see anyone, I don’t want to talk to anyone… I can’t even control myself. I have being so inpatient. Poor Benji, Dan & Claudia. I was already feeling like crap, feeling I haven’t done a good job as a mom for the past 3 days, and my marriage that was so awesome had broken down in the past week because of my F***ing self & now with all these bad news…
What am I still doing in the freaking place? Why can’t I be close to them now? Why I wasn’t there earlier?
How could I prevent my parents to spend time with my son? Watch him grow!
I’m so mad – I’m so angry. Very angry!
I know I won’t be able to sleep tonight, and it doesn’t matter what anyone says. It doesn’t help – It doesn’t make me feel any better. I’m angry. Every minute more and more angry and I can’t control it.
There’s just so much going thru my head right now…
After looking for something for a long long time he got a very cool opportunity as a supervisor, doing what he did 25 years of his life… August 1st he completed his 3rd month (experience time kind of thing) and he got dismissed because he wasn’t able to keep up. He was ok with it, it really was a lot of work to do, a lot of traveling and he was stressed out but also now there’s only 1 income again (my mom’s). Besides the company gave him a car and a cell phone that the took it away… (of course) I mean - 3 mos. it’s enough to get you “comfortable” with this kind of stuff so I’m sure it’ll be a little hard on him…
Than I thought “Oh, it’s ok, he’ll get by – thank God he is healthy strong man and have a very good sense of humor, this won’t affect him”
Like is that wasn’t bad news enough he had some tests done today because of his consistent heartburn and guess what? He needs colon surgery! ASAP!!!
They haven’t said why and how bad it’s, he’ll find this out tomorrow (hopefully – that’s what he said) but all I can think of is cancer. How can I F***ing know if there isn’t more to it but they are just not telling me because they don’t want to make me worried!
I can’t freaking get into a plan, I’m 38 weeks pregnant which is *not* a good thing because it makes me mad for being pregnant and makes mad at the baby who (poor little thing) doesn’t have anything to do with it!
I’m so sad, so nervous. I just can’t stop crying for over 2 hours, I don’t want to see anyone, I don’t want to talk to anyone… I can’t even control myself. I have being so inpatient. Poor Benji, Dan & Claudia. I was already feeling like crap, feeling I haven’t done a good job as a mom for the past 3 days, and my marriage that was so awesome had broken down in the past week because of my F***ing self & now with all these bad news…
What am I still doing in the freaking place? Why can’t I be close to them now? Why I wasn’t there earlier?
How could I prevent my parents to spend time with my son? Watch him grow!
I’m so mad – I’m so angry. Very angry!
I know I won’t be able to sleep tonight, and it doesn’t matter what anyone says. It doesn’t help – It doesn’t make me feel any better. I’m angry. Every minute more and more angry and I can’t control it.
There’s just so much going thru my head right now…
The weekend…
Saturday morning I went to the hospital 7am to drop off my 24-hour urine for the test, and the people didn’t realize that I had to draw blood too so as soon as I get home they call me to go back for that. Let’s not talk about ignorants or waist of time! - More I go to hospitals less I like them.
We were all still pretty beat up from the last couple of days (Chuck-e-Cheeses broke my back!), but still managed to have a fun garage sale. We didn’t make any more $ then what we expected & closed it down earlier…
Everybody crashed after lunch because it was so hot outside during the garage sale, so we all took a quite long nap and later in the day we watched “Cheaper by the Dozen 2”. -It was ok.
Sunday was more than a crazy day, I didn’t have time to breath!!!
We met Mel & Rufs at Swain Park to play basketball; Benji loved their play area, the ducks and the ball! We went grocery shopping, (like big groceries - enough for 3 weeks) to make sure we have everything in case the baby comes. We ran home, put whatever needed to be refrigerated and went right out to have dinner w/ the Lucas’s.
Live and learn lessons of the week: We can’t go bowling with a 17-month-old boy! – We knew it wouldn’t be easy but insisted. And tho tell you the truth he was pretty good; better than expected!
One thing bugging me; and I know that this is normal in households that have kids, but I’m getting frustrated: *Every single thing in this house has stains* -The couch, the carpet, the walls… it is freaking me out! They are not little ones either – they are like black dark big ones! Grr. -We only have 1 kid! Not sure how we can manage to do that!
I’m heading to the dr. now… to check my BP. My headache is being following me around since Thursday (and it’s a bad bad on) and today onether symptom for pre-eclampsia came: nausea. - Not fun!
We were all still pretty beat up from the last couple of days (Chuck-e-Cheeses broke my back!), but still managed to have a fun garage sale. We didn’t make any more $ then what we expected & closed it down earlier…
Everybody crashed after lunch because it was so hot outside during the garage sale, so we all took a quite long nap and later in the day we watched “Cheaper by the Dozen 2”. -It was ok.
Sunday was more than a crazy day, I didn’t have time to breath!!!
We met Mel & Rufs at Swain Park to play basketball; Benji loved their play area, the ducks and the ball! We went grocery shopping, (like big groceries - enough for 3 weeks) to make sure we have everything in case the baby comes. We ran home, put whatever needed to be refrigerated and went right out to have dinner w/ the Lucas’s.
Live and learn lessons of the week: We can’t go bowling with a 17-month-old boy! – We knew it wouldn’t be easy but insisted. And tho tell you the truth he was pretty good; better than expected!
One thing bugging me; and I know that this is normal in households that have kids, but I’m getting frustrated: *Every single thing in this house has stains* -The couch, the carpet, the walls… it is freaking me out! They are not little ones either – they are like black dark big ones! Grr. -We only have 1 kid! Not sure how we can manage to do that!
I’m heading to the dr. now… to check my BP. My headache is being following me around since Thursday (and it’s a bad bad on) and today onether symptom for pre-eclampsia came: nausea. - Not fun!
Staying busy
We were at Tri-County area Thursday running errands then Tati called: “It’s raining, let’s do something indoors w/ the kids, let’s go to Chuck-e-Cheeses” So we did it!
That’s not one of my favorite places but Benjamin had a blast, we had about 30 tokens and got really cool prizes, I think we ended up with about 1400 points to trade for prizes! We got a place/bowl/silver wear set, a couple of goodie bags (to share with Monica – and she got to pick something too), a snack holder and another few little things!
Benji played *a lots* and ate very well too, as usual.
This morning was impressive: Benji actually played by himself in the garage while we set up the things for the garage sale.
After that we left to downtown too meet with uncle Mike for lunch and so Claudia could see the Church!
It (The Church) looks much better now then the last time we were there. IT’s amazing how you see different things every time you are back into the same place. Also felt that way driving to it…
I really hope Mike succeeds, it’s a cool place and such a great idea! Check it out: www.churchvenue.com
This place reminds me a lot of our city in Brazil, downtown were the bars are. I so can picture working out to be “the place” to go!
We had lunch at Dewey’s, the food was delicious and we had a great time. We fought w/ Mike to see who would take the leftover pizza home & now I’m glad we did because it was great for dinner!!!
We headed to the zoo, by then there was no rain, we met w/ Nicole, Daniela, Tati along with all the kids. Benji was *sooooo excited* to see Jessica!! He is standing in front of her, holding her face, like “Hey, see.. I’m here”
We left there pretty late and didn’t make home till about 8 pm. No need to say that everyone was bit up!
I being to the Dr. pretty much everyday this week. Blood pressre it’s not good still - High too high and low too low. A little trace of protein in my urine, swalling a little more each day. I guess I’m *not* helping my body keeping it busy at all times. But I feel great even thou all this is goind on. I walked like a camel at the zoo and still don’t feel so tired, but lots of Charlie Horses…
That’s not one of my favorite places but Benjamin had a blast, we had about 30 tokens and got really cool prizes, I think we ended up with about 1400 points to trade for prizes! We got a place/bowl/silver wear set, a couple of goodie bags (to share with Monica – and she got to pick something too), a snack holder and another few little things!
Benji played *a lots* and ate very well too, as usual.
This morning was impressive: Benji actually played by himself in the garage while we set up the things for the garage sale.
After that we left to downtown too meet with uncle Mike for lunch and so Claudia could see the Church!
It (The Church) looks much better now then the last time we were there. IT’s amazing how you see different things every time you are back into the same place. Also felt that way driving to it…
I really hope Mike succeeds, it’s a cool place and such a great idea! Check it out: www.churchvenue.com
This place reminds me a lot of our city in Brazil, downtown were the bars are. I so can picture working out to be “the place” to go!
We had lunch at Dewey’s, the food was delicious and we had a great time. We fought w/ Mike to see who would take the leftover pizza home & now I’m glad we did because it was great for dinner!!!
We headed to the zoo, by then there was no rain, we met w/ Nicole, Daniela, Tati along with all the kids. Benji was *sooooo excited* to see Jessica!! He is standing in front of her, holding her face, like “Hey, see.. I’m here”
We left there pretty late and didn’t make home till about 8 pm. No need to say that everyone was bit up!
I being to the Dr. pretty much everyday this week. Blood pressre it’s not good still - High too high and low too low. A little trace of protein in my urine, swalling a little more each day. I guess I’m *not* helping my body keeping it busy at all times. But I feel great even thou all this is goind on. I walked like a camel at the zoo and still don’t feel so tired, but lots of Charlie Horses…
“Boo’s boos”
This morning we all set in front of the TV while we had breakfast – we cracked up with Benji’s new “words”:
“Boo’s boos”
He’ll move his hands as if he was doing Blue’s Clues!! - Waaaay too cute!!!
Forget about Backyardigans, this is the “hit” right now! The coolest is that we have lots of Blues Clues things around the house, a Blue Doll, books, a Note book…
Oh - Yeah, I almost forgot: He’ll also sign ‘Put in your notebook!!’ too
- You know what? He’s so smart!!! =)
Another new word: “come” in add to the hand sign…
Eating cheese bread for lunch and loving it! =)
“Boo’s boos”
He’ll move his hands as if he was doing Blue’s Clues!! - Waaaay too cute!!!
Forget about Backyardigans, this is the “hit” right now! The coolest is that we have lots of Blues Clues things around the house, a Blue Doll, books, a Note book…
Oh - Yeah, I almost forgot: He’ll also sign ‘Put in your notebook!!’ too
- You know what? He’s so smart!!! =)
Another new word: “come” in add to the hand sign…
Eating cheese bread for lunch and loving it! =)
Birthdays in July
Yesterday was Frances birthday, so we took her out for dinner tonight, we met at “The Works” right by her house in downtown Loveland. Claudia & Mike were there too. It is a pretty nice place, with an ice cream shop, the bike trail and now a little park!
It was my second time in that restaurant and both times we experienced *great food* and *great service!* (It’s rare these days when you get to have both! – Sometimes even one of them!) Everything was really good!
Benji was EXCELENT! In a great mood all night, kissing, hugging, sharing his food! He ate very well: Fruits, chicken and even some salad!
After, we stopped by Grandma’s house and ended up staying late… it was a pretty good time! Grandma had a delicious cake; it was a Boston cream pie or something like that –Not too sweet, but jut right!
Steve was there as well. It’s so cool the way he worries about me. Ike he is not family… I mean he is Frances husband not he is really not related to us. He is always asking about us, wanting to be part of the family, participate and stuff.
Tomorrow is Grant’s birthday and next week will be Elan’s
It was my second time in that restaurant and both times we experienced *great food* and *great service!* (It’s rare these days when you get to have both! – Sometimes even one of them!) Everything was really good!
Benji was EXCELENT! In a great mood all night, kissing, hugging, sharing his food! He ate very well: Fruits, chicken and even some salad!
After, we stopped by Grandma’s house and ended up staying late… it was a pretty good time! Grandma had a delicious cake; it was a Boston cream pie or something like that –Not too sweet, but jut right!
Steve was there as well. It’s so cool the way he worries about me. Ike he is not family… I mean he is Frances husband not he is really not related to us. He is always asking about us, wanting to be part of the family, participate and stuff.
Tomorrow is Grant’s birthday and next week will be Elan’s
Just think about it
No time to post - but everything is ok! =)
In the mean time, something to think about it, by GD (at least performed by them):
Let us put men and women together, see which one is smarter,
Some say men, but I say no, women got the men like a puppet show.
It ain’t me it’s the people that say, men are leading women astray,
I say, it’s the women today, smarter than the men in every way.
Little boy sitting in the corner and cry, big man come and ask him why,
He said “I can’t do what the big boys do”, the man sat down and he cried too.
It ain’t me it’s the people that say, men are leading women astray,
I say, it’s the women today, smarter than the men in every way.
Ever since the world began women been imitating the ways of men,
But listen cause I’ve got a plan, give it up just don’t try to understand.
It ain’t me it’s the people that say, men are leading women astray,
I say, it’s the women today, smarter than the men in every way.
That’s right the women are smarter, the women are smarted that’s right!!!!!
In the mean time, something to think about it, by GD (at least performed by them):
Let us put men and women together, see which one is smarter,
Some say men, but I say no, women got the men like a puppet show.
It ain’t me it’s the people that say, men are leading women astray,
I say, it’s the women today, smarter than the men in every way.
Little boy sitting in the corner and cry, big man come and ask him why,
He said “I can’t do what the big boys do”, the man sat down and he cried too.
It ain’t me it’s the people that say, men are leading women astray,
I say, it’s the women today, smarter than the men in every way.
Ever since the world began women been imitating the ways of men,
But listen cause I’ve got a plan, give it up just don’t try to understand.
It ain’t me it’s the people that say, men are leading women astray,
I say, it’s the women today, smarter than the men in every way.
That’s right the women are smarter, the women are smarted that’s right!!!!!
Odd morning
I woke up this morning and got a few things done around the house. It’s fairyly clean around here so I wont start anything right now, laundry is going on, Benjamin is still a sleep… I need to go to the bank and run errands but that will be in the afternoon. Eat breakfast… turn on the TV, it’s 10 am and the only decent show: Ellen Degeneres is a re-run so I found myself with NOTHING TO DO!!! I should go back to bed but I can’t do it!
So I decided to stop by and say hello since it’s being forever…
We had a thought night, we being having them since Sunday, I think it’s because we went to concert and that mass it up Benji who since it’s being horrible at night time – on top of it he has a cold and I suspect there is a molar coming… I haven’t ad a chance to stick my finger and feel it but I’m pretty sure by the way he’s being acting.
So, the concert, “Little Feet” played *for free* in Sycamore Twp. this past Sunday. I really liked their music! I think we all had a good time; Benji was the only cranky one.
Before that on Sunday morning Dan helped me “Nest” a little organizing Benji’s closet, then the baby’s closet. That afternoon we went to a cookout at France’s house for her birthday, all Steve’s kids were there, one of them, (I can’t ever remember their names) is preggo too due 3 weeks after me; it’ll be fun in a couple of years…
Everything was good; then we headed to the concert… it was so hot it was unbelievable…
I’m starting to swallow a little, my feet are pretty big. Last night I felt so sick, shacking out of the blue, back ache, headache, palpitations, for a minute I though I was going into labor… then I felt asleep… I was just tired – exhausted!
And guess what? Benjamin is up so I’ll be back another time!
So I decided to stop by and say hello since it’s being forever…
We had a thought night, we being having them since Sunday, I think it’s because we went to concert and that mass it up Benji who since it’s being horrible at night time – on top of it he has a cold and I suspect there is a molar coming… I haven’t ad a chance to stick my finger and feel it but I’m pretty sure by the way he’s being acting.
So, the concert, “Little Feet” played *for free* in Sycamore Twp. this past Sunday. I really liked their music! I think we all had a good time; Benji was the only cranky one.
Before that on Sunday morning Dan helped me “Nest” a little organizing Benji’s closet, then the baby’s closet. That afternoon we went to a cookout at France’s house for her birthday, all Steve’s kids were there, one of them, (I can’t ever remember their names) is preggo too due 3 weeks after me; it’ll be fun in a couple of years…
Everything was good; then we headed to the concert… it was so hot it was unbelievable…
I’m starting to swallow a little, my feet are pretty big. Last night I felt so sick, shacking out of the blue, back ache, headache, palpitations, for a minute I though I was going into labor… then I felt asleep… I was just tired – exhausted!
And guess what? Benjamin is up so I’ll be back another time!
4 in 1
Sunday: Tati’s shower was good; different to me – everyone was quiet and shy! –I’m so used to people coming over to our house and partying, feeling like they are @ home, staying until late at night…
To tell the truth it was kind of neat! By 4pm everyone was gone and we had cleaned pretty much everything!
- She said she had a good time and got some nice gifts! That was the intention! =)
Mike came over with Maceo in the afternoon… Italy won the WC.
The weekend was gone in a blink of an eye…
I dreamed again about breastfeeding, the baby was like 5 days old and I forgot to breastfeed him - he was hungry! Then he eat and it was smooth and easy!
Monday we tried to catch up with work around the house here – The day was GONE!
Tuesday we ran errands, Daniela came over for lunch with her mom and the kids, then in the afternoon we stopped by McD’s in Lebanon to meet with Katie, Fynn, Clover and Audrey (She is such a good baby! I want to hold her all day to see if Baby #2 will be good like her! LOL) then another day flew by…
[Back on 07/22 to add a comment, (I want to remember this- it was cute): When we met Katie & kids at McD’s that day Fynn got a Chicken sandwich. He asked his mom to take the lettuce & mayonnaise out. I never told Dan about this “detail”… So today we were driving somewhere late and Dan was starving, nothing else around but a McD’s so we got him a meal and a Chicken Sandwich. He turns and says: “Love, would you please take the lettuce & mayonnaise out?”]
I still haven’t even started the things I want to do around here before this baby comes…
I’m also afraid of how Benjamin is going to react when Claudia leaves, he is getting more and more attached to her everyday! He is going to suffer and miss her a lots - I’m sure!
Wednesday: Counting Crows is having a concert tonight at the River’s Bend. Goo goo Dolls will be doing a special as well – No one wants to go with me – so I’m not going!
I think there’s a big wave of blues coming towards me. – Everything it’s ok, my sister is here, we are having a good time but still – I can fee I’m going down. It may just be hormones…
Priscilla gave me a nice complement the other day (IT really means a lot to me, Pri - REALLY) But maybe I need to start taking a little bit more care of myself… Maybe I need a make over! A nice hair cut or something!
I’m happy to be home - I really am! But just down and depressed for some reason!
Maybe is just my unconscious starting to freak out about our bills now that I’m not working anymore… We canceled a lot of things and cut budget for other stuff but I know it’ll be thought. And I’m scared! I know we can leave in a budget – I’m just concerned that all we are doing is not going to be enough!
Julie came by, she is having a C-Section on the 20th - she had too much problems the past 2 biths so she decided to go with a C-Section! She’s brave!!!! =) I think she looks really good and ready to go! =)
… And here is Claudia over my shoulders reading and correcting my typos… So, you’ll know when she leaves by my “funny sounding” posts!
To tell the truth it was kind of neat! By 4pm everyone was gone and we had cleaned pretty much everything!
- She said she had a good time and got some nice gifts! That was the intention! =)
Mike came over with Maceo in the afternoon… Italy won the WC.
The weekend was gone in a blink of an eye…
I dreamed again about breastfeeding, the baby was like 5 days old and I forgot to breastfeed him - he was hungry! Then he eat and it was smooth and easy!
Monday we tried to catch up with work around the house here – The day was GONE!
Tuesday we ran errands, Daniela came over for lunch with her mom and the kids, then in the afternoon we stopped by McD’s in Lebanon to meet with Katie, Fynn, Clover and Audrey (She is such a good baby! I want to hold her all day to see if Baby #2 will be good like her! LOL) then another day flew by…
[Back on 07/22 to add a comment, (I want to remember this- it was cute): When we met Katie & kids at McD’s that day Fynn got a Chicken sandwich. He asked his mom to take the lettuce & mayonnaise out. I never told Dan about this “detail”… So today we were driving somewhere late and Dan was starving, nothing else around but a McD’s so we got him a meal and a Chicken Sandwich. He turns and says: “Love, would you please take the lettuce & mayonnaise out?”]
I still haven’t even started the things I want to do around here before this baby comes…
I’m also afraid of how Benjamin is going to react when Claudia leaves, he is getting more and more attached to her everyday! He is going to suffer and miss her a lots - I’m sure!
Wednesday: Counting Crows is having a concert tonight at the River’s Bend. Goo goo Dolls will be doing a special as well – No one wants to go with me – so I’m not going!
I think there’s a big wave of blues coming towards me. – Everything it’s ok, my sister is here, we are having a good time but still – I can fee I’m going down. It may just be hormones…
Priscilla gave me a nice complement the other day (IT really means a lot to me, Pri - REALLY) But maybe I need to start taking a little bit more care of myself… Maybe I need a make over! A nice hair cut or something!
I’m happy to be home - I really am! But just down and depressed for some reason!
Maybe is just my unconscious starting to freak out about our bills now that I’m not working anymore… We canceled a lot of things and cut budget for other stuff but I know it’ll be thought. And I’m scared! I know we can leave in a budget – I’m just concerned that all we are doing is not going to be enough!
Julie came by, she is having a C-Section on the 20th - she had too much problems the past 2 biths so she decided to go with a C-Section! She’s brave!!!! =) I think she looks really good and ready to go! =)
… And here is Claudia over my shoulders reading and correcting my typos… So, you’ll know when she leaves by my “funny sounding” posts!
Feeling Fishy
Zu - Daniela’s mom had cooked fish the past couple of days, something I don’t know what it was yesterday and Salmon today. They sort of invited me for lunch both days… Hmmm So yummy! The first day they did call, we had planned already for a few days, but then today I was a little concerned of being alone at home with Benji, no car and lots of things happening… A little blood and lots of contractions in the past couple of days, so I just had her coming by to pick me up!
Benji had a huge plate, both days! -He always have fun with her kids, and all the different toys, he plays very well with Isaac!
Benji had a huge plate, both days! -He always have fun with her kids, and all the different toys, he plays very well with Isaac!
Boys meet world!
No time to write - just wanted to add a note: ~ AMY IS HAVING A BOY!!!!! =)
How fun is that? From 9 preggo friends we have around us at least 7 are having boys!! All between now & December!
Nice for the boys… lots of fun! (And it’ll get scary in about 15 years!!!)
How fun is that? From 9 preggo friends we have around us at least 7 are having boys!! All between now & December!
Nice for the boys… lots of fun! (And it’ll get scary in about 15 years!!!)
Shower, Welcoming party and lots of baby boys…
Another baby boy!!! - Scott & Jamie found out theirs is a boy too! - Lots of friends for Benji and … Baby Boy #2 (Still no name!)
I think I’ll start to call him Carter and see how I feel about it! Landon, or Patrick, or Jack!
There are so many boys coming so we better pick a name soon before someone else chooses first! (It always sounds like you copied - so I rater not!)
We could have Franklin for Benjamin & Franklin ~ LOL
Or Jerry for Ben & Jerry!!! - This one sounds more yummie! =)
This past week I had my 35 weeks appointment - everything seems to be good. I gained a lot of weight this past month, more then I have during the whole pregnancy - 7#s that put me way over 200 #s. Oh well! - But one good thing is that I feel more energetic! Maybe Claudia just cheer me up or the help running after Benjamin all day! =)
I being really busy since Clau got here as I have opportunity to do so many things I wanted and never found a way to do it without help - Either because of Benjamin, or the pregnancy or just because they were real big projects.
Tati’s baby shower is tomorrow, I’m excited!
I finished the party favors yesterday, they are very cute and today I started working on an embossed photo album to give to her tomorrow. I still need to pick up the cake we ordered today and garlic bread. Also can’t forget the drinks!
Claudia, Amy & I got a few basic items and made a basket for her as well.
I wanted to crochet her something pretty but I’m too hot to touch yarns! (BTW - Meyers had all their yarn on sale - 40 to 60% off) - To crochet things for Benjamin was a whole lot easier because it was winter (And it feels nice to set a blanket or a sweater on your lap while working) and he wasn’t around!!! =) So I fear Tati won’t get anything handmade from me and all Baby 2 will get as far as crochet things from mama is Benji’s hand-me-downs!
I got a few games prepared, 3 of them to be exact and I need to wrap the prizes… There’s a whole lot more involved into a baby shower then what you imagine! It’s quite a lot of work - Between invitations, food, decoration, games and party favors you can work hours on it! (Also spend all kinds of money!) - Hey, don’t take me wrong, I’m VERY glad to do it! Besides I did get a lot of help! (Thanks Dani, Claudia, Simone and Cindy!)
My Welcoming party will be in the 22sd of July and that should be lots of fun! We’ll do a “Festa Junina” which is a “traditional” party we have in Brasil only on the months of June and July! It has a very traditional menu as well. I think it’ll be fun!
We are gathering the “typical” make-up, hats & clothing so anyone how wants to dress up for the party can do it so…
I’ll rent a popcorn machine and Claudia brought from Brasil 4 or 5 of the typical “deserts” we have on Festas Junina and I have some Brazilian wine at home to make the drink…
I’ll make a trip to Jungle Jims this week and see what I can find or maybe order from SendexNet!
I really hope I don’t go into labor before that because I’m sooo looking forward to this party! =)
It’ll feel like home – I’m sure!
I guess there’s a cool concert at Coney Island tonight, but $25,00/person It’ll get a little spicy for all 3 of us! =(
Not a biggie as we can always use the night to rest! (oh - this sounds like old people!)
I think I’ll start to call him Carter and see how I feel about it! Landon, or Patrick, or Jack!
There are so many boys coming so we better pick a name soon before someone else chooses first! (It always sounds like you copied - so I rater not!)
We could have Franklin for Benjamin & Franklin ~ LOL
Or Jerry for Ben & Jerry!!! - This one sounds more yummie! =)
This past week I had my 35 weeks appointment - everything seems to be good. I gained a lot of weight this past month, more then I have during the whole pregnancy - 7#s that put me way over 200 #s. Oh well! - But one good thing is that I feel more energetic! Maybe Claudia just cheer me up or the help running after Benjamin all day! =)
I being really busy since Clau got here as I have opportunity to do so many things I wanted and never found a way to do it without help - Either because of Benjamin, or the pregnancy or just because they were real big projects.
Tati’s baby shower is tomorrow, I’m excited!
I finished the party favors yesterday, they are very cute and today I started working on an embossed photo album to give to her tomorrow. I still need to pick up the cake we ordered today and garlic bread. Also can’t forget the drinks!
Claudia, Amy & I got a few basic items and made a basket for her as well.
I wanted to crochet her something pretty but I’m too hot to touch yarns! (BTW - Meyers had all their yarn on sale - 40 to 60% off) - To crochet things for Benjamin was a whole lot easier because it was winter (And it feels nice to set a blanket or a sweater on your lap while working) and he wasn’t around!!! =) So I fear Tati won’t get anything handmade from me and all Baby 2 will get as far as crochet things from mama is Benji’s hand-me-downs!
I got a few games prepared, 3 of them to be exact and I need to wrap the prizes… There’s a whole lot more involved into a baby shower then what you imagine! It’s quite a lot of work - Between invitations, food, decoration, games and party favors you can work hours on it! (Also spend all kinds of money!) - Hey, don’t take me wrong, I’m VERY glad to do it! Besides I did get a lot of help! (Thanks Dani, Claudia, Simone and Cindy!)
My Welcoming party will be in the 22sd of July and that should be lots of fun! We’ll do a “Festa Junina” which is a “traditional” party we have in Brasil only on the months of June and July! It has a very traditional menu as well. I think it’ll be fun!
We are gathering the “typical” make-up, hats & clothing so anyone how wants to dress up for the party can do it so…
I’ll rent a popcorn machine and Claudia brought from Brasil 4 or 5 of the typical “deserts” we have on Festas Junina and I have some Brazilian wine at home to make the drink…
I’ll make a trip to Jungle Jims this week and see what I can find or maybe order from SendexNet!
I really hope I don’t go into labor before that because I’m sooo looking forward to this party! =)
It’ll feel like home – I’m sure!
I guess there’s a cool concert at Coney Island tonight, but $25,00/person It’ll get a little spicy for all 3 of us! =(
Not a biggie as we can always use the night to rest! (oh - this sounds like old people!)
Oh no1 Xuxa again???????
Benji distinctly points to the TV and asks for XUXA!
Oh boy! As much as I like him to watch videos in Portuguese I wonder how much of that for good!
Its summer! - It’s nice out! Let’s go play on the deck my dear! =)
We went to the pool today at Lisa’s house and he loved playing in the water - wasn’t jealous of the other kids playing or sitting by me and he was just great if sharing! Very brave into the water what may concern me a little!
More I learn about Benji’s needs, personality & feelings the more I notice he is happy & a very easy going guy, everything it’s cool for him unless he’s hungry! (that’s when the tantrums happen) -I guess he got that from Dan! =)
Oh boy! As much as I like him to watch videos in Portuguese I wonder how much of that for good!
Its summer! - It’s nice out! Let’s go play on the deck my dear! =)
We went to the pool today at Lisa’s house and he loved playing in the water - wasn’t jealous of the other kids playing or sitting by me and he was just great if sharing! Very brave into the water what may concern me a little!
More I learn about Benji’s needs, personality & feelings the more I notice he is happy & a very easy going guy, everything it’s cool for him unless he’s hungry! (that’s when the tantrums happen) -I guess he got that from Dan! =)
4th of July
I’m *SO* mad – We missed the parade today. I could swear it started at 11 am; I talked to some friends right before we left home & it was almost over. I’m glad we didn’t make all the way there to find that out because then I would be REAL made! I felt bad for Claudia who never saw it before! I can’t get over it!
We hanged out at a friend’s house in the afternoon to celebrate the 4th! The food was very good and we had a good time. Dan seasoned some steaks – it was awesome and another Brazilian couple brought a “Picanha” Hmmm! Delicioso!
Again I was glad for not having anything at our place when we got back and the house was… not necessarily clean but at least in order!
Benji had a blast with boys around his age and lots of toys. The bad weather did not affect us in any way – and our grass was very happy! I’m still very nervous for how he’s going to act when the baby comes. I with it could happen while Claudia is here – things would be much easier!
I got her to help me with the folders for the mom’s group. With all the paper I want to include a CD with about 20 kid’s songs in Portuguese as well a bumper sticker with the “logo” I made. We are already with 12 moms connected to the group community!
Lebanon had fireworks last night (I never knew that). It was gorgeous! We sat on our deck and got to see Mason’s, a little of Kings Island from the front yard, lots of people in the neighborhood and LOTS from City of Lebanon. Apparently Lebanon spent thousands of dollars in fireworks! If I knew it I would have invited people over because it was pretty neat! Especially because we never had to deal with parking, crowds or anything like that! It was literally like from like 9:30-11PM non-stop!
Julie was having pretty bad contractions a couple of days ago, I wonder if she went in labor – she said to Claudia she would call but you never know what it’s gonna go thru your mind during labor!
Kroger had some very good sales on organic items… as well on pop and ice cream (Signs!) Then by the cashier I saw this baby names book and got it…
Dan said: “I think I’m ok w/ Carter” – WOW! Are we finally agreeing on something? I wonder why he changed his mind. Maybe because I don’t care for Carter anymore? LOL
I came up with Landon but not sure since it’s a neighborhood pretty close to here. Patrick it’s cool but because of Sponge Bob’s friend I think it would be a reason to tease the little guy! Felipe is still an option as well.
Amy had the perfect idea: Tati is having a boy so she should name him Ross – he would be Monica’s brother (Daaa – of course) She would name her baby either Pheebe or Joe – We’ll have Chandler what makes al our kids all FRIENDS!!! =)
Hey, when we talked about it sounded pretty funny ok? – If you haven’t laugh don’t do it now! =oP
We hanged out at a friend’s house in the afternoon to celebrate the 4th! The food was very good and we had a good time. Dan seasoned some steaks – it was awesome and another Brazilian couple brought a “Picanha” Hmmm! Delicioso!
Again I was glad for not having anything at our place when we got back and the house was… not necessarily clean but at least in order!
Benji had a blast with boys around his age and lots of toys. The bad weather did not affect us in any way – and our grass was very happy! I’m still very nervous for how he’s going to act when the baby comes. I with it could happen while Claudia is here – things would be much easier!
I got her to help me with the folders for the mom’s group. With all the paper I want to include a CD with about 20 kid’s songs in Portuguese as well a bumper sticker with the “logo” I made. We are already with 12 moms connected to the group community!
Lebanon had fireworks last night (I never knew that). It was gorgeous! We sat on our deck and got to see Mason’s, a little of Kings Island from the front yard, lots of people in the neighborhood and LOTS from City of Lebanon. Apparently Lebanon spent thousands of dollars in fireworks! If I knew it I would have invited people over because it was pretty neat! Especially because we never had to deal with parking, crowds or anything like that! It was literally like from like 9:30-11PM non-stop!
Julie was having pretty bad contractions a couple of days ago, I wonder if she went in labor – she said to Claudia she would call but you never know what it’s gonna go thru your mind during labor!
Kroger had some very good sales on organic items… as well on pop and ice cream (Signs!) Then by the cashier I saw this baby names book and got it…
Dan said: “I think I’m ok w/ Carter” – WOW! Are we finally agreeing on something? I wonder why he changed his mind. Maybe because I don’t care for Carter anymore? LOL
I came up with Landon but not sure since it’s a neighborhood pretty close to here. Patrick it’s cool but because of Sponge Bob’s friend I think it would be a reason to tease the little guy! Felipe is still an option as well.
Amy had the perfect idea: Tati is having a boy so she should name him Ross – he would be Monica’s brother (Daaa – of course) She would name her baby either Pheebe or Joe – We’ll have Chandler what makes al our kids all FRIENDS!!! =)
Hey, when we talked about it sounded pretty funny ok? – If you haven’t laugh don’t do it now! =oP
Brasil is out…
Claudia got here safe – thank God! She got asked a few extra questions at the immigration then usual, it kind of scared me but she is here – that’s what it matters!
With her came a lot of things to do! I never realized how popular she is in Cincy
The phone hasn’t stopped – people over all the time since the first night!
Bu I don’t care to share as long as I have her close!
We had so much to catch up on!
I don’t think Benji recognized her – but it didn’t take long for him to feel very comfortable with her! It’s like she is made of honey and kids are bees! Never saw one who didn’t like her!
Friday we got to take Benji to the park for a coupe of hours then I organized the garage – Hey we can actually fit two cars in there now! =)
Tati’s birthday was Saturday – so she had a party at her house and that was fun. I met I think 3 or 4 new Brazilian couples (I think all Brazilian girls w/ American husbands) and they all seen to be very nice! Two of then leave within 7 miles from us! And two have children… I had a pretty good time even thou we lost the game and now are OUT of the WC * no comments*. We ended up staying pretty late and watching the fireworks. Since Tati has moved back to since I feel like I have had a big break because before that everything we did was at our house! Even thou I LOVE having people over and parting at this point in the pregnancy I can use the break!
I feel an incredible pressure and baby is moving like crazy! I was in line at WalMart and the cashier was cracking up watching my belly move around. “I looks like an alien will pop out of there!” she said. –Sure it will!
Baby G 2 needs a name. -He wakes me up at night at least every hour! It really hurts sometimes – I also can tell how bad my clothing has got! Underwear & bras got extremely tight – and I only have a couple of pants that still fits me. I have a feeling this baby is coming soon… My body has really changed the past couple of days.
With her came a lot of things to do! I never realized how popular she is in Cincy
The phone hasn’t stopped – people over all the time since the first night!
Bu I don’t care to share as long as I have her close!
We had so much to catch up on!
I don’t think Benji recognized her – but it didn’t take long for him to feel very comfortable with her! It’s like she is made of honey and kids are bees! Never saw one who didn’t like her!
Friday we got to take Benji to the park for a coupe of hours then I organized the garage – Hey we can actually fit two cars in there now! =)
Tati’s birthday was Saturday – so she had a party at her house and that was fun. I met I think 3 or 4 new Brazilian couples (I think all Brazilian girls w/ American husbands) and they all seen to be very nice! Two of then leave within 7 miles from us! And two have children… I had a pretty good time even thou we lost the game and now are OUT of the WC * no comments*. We ended up staying pretty late and watching the fireworks. Since Tati has moved back to since I feel like I have had a big break because before that everything we did was at our house! Even thou I LOVE having people over and parting at this point in the pregnancy I can use the break!
I feel an incredible pressure and baby is moving like crazy! I was in line at WalMart and the cashier was cracking up watching my belly move around. “I looks like an alien will pop out of there!” she said. –Sure it will!
Baby G 2 needs a name. -He wakes me up at night at least every hour! It really hurts sometimes – I also can tell how bad my clothing has got! Underwear & bras got extremely tight – and I only have a couple of pants that still fits me. I have a feeling this baby is coming soon… My body has really changed the past couple of days.
Same dates
Our new fridge is going to be delivered on the 10th - Melisssa’s birthday - , that it’s also my last day at work and I just remembered that this is the day of the toddler meeting from the Mason LLL group! (I’l probably miss this month’s meeting as well), we may not be ale to go then =(
Also we are having a garage sale the same day of my baby Welcoming Party. It’ll be a pretty busy tiring day - if the baby is not here before then…
Also we are having a garage sale the same day of my baby Welcoming Party. It’ll be a pretty busy tiring day - if the baby is not here before then…
Claudia comes in today! =)
She is already in Dallas - She called! Tuesday & Wednesday I felt real good, and had lots of energy – today I’m slow again =(
I think Benji & I are getting sick, we have runny noses and I have an extremely painful sore through; can barely swallow.Just about this time during Benji’s pregnancy was when I got that horrible pneumonia – I thought I was going to die – really! I never felt so sick in my whole entire life! In bed for 3 weeks it was so hard! All thou if something like that is about to happen I’ll have Claudia around so I don’t have to be alone when Dan goes to work! I being feeling a ot of presure down on my belly - wonder if baby is coming earlier… Benji slept about 12 hours last night so he is up in a great mood and very energetic! I may have to take him somewhere to play.He dropped a piece of paper inside of a plastic bottle of water and couldn’t take it off – so he brought it to me, while I was trying to get it out he started to hyperventilate! It worries me but it was cute at the same time! He stayed at Daniela’s on Tuesday & half day with Mary yesterday so I could finish up some stuff – I talked to Nicole yesterday about getting him, Jay & Jessie together once a wk or something because I have a feeling he is going to miss them so bad! Every time we said: “Let’s go see Jessica” he would sign for more and run to the car! =) I may just call al of them today and see how wants to go to the YMCA and swim a little so time will pass by faster and the time to go get Claudia will be here faster! =) As a bottom note: Tim M & Katie got married this week. Pretty exciting, no!?
I think Benji & I are getting sick, we have runny noses and I have an extremely painful sore through; can barely swallow.Just about this time during Benji’s pregnancy was when I got that horrible pneumonia – I thought I was going to die – really! I never felt so sick in my whole entire life! In bed for 3 weeks it was so hard! All thou if something like that is about to happen I’ll have Claudia around so I don’t have to be alone when Dan goes to work! I being feeling a ot of presure down on my belly - wonder if baby is coming earlier… Benji slept about 12 hours last night so he is up in a great mood and very energetic! I may have to take him somewhere to play.He dropped a piece of paper inside of a plastic bottle of water and couldn’t take it off – so he brought it to me, while I was trying to get it out he started to hyperventilate! It worries me but it was cute at the same time! He stayed at Daniela’s on Tuesday & half day with Mary yesterday so I could finish up some stuff – I talked to Nicole yesterday about getting him, Jay & Jessie together once a wk or something because I have a feeling he is going to miss them so bad! Every time we said: “Let’s go see Jessica” he would sign for more and run to the car! =) I may just call al of them today and see how wants to go to the YMCA and swim a little so time will pass by faster and the time to go get Claudia will be here faster! =) As a bottom note: Tim M & Katie got married this week. Pretty exciting, no!?
Bad dream (for the most part of it)
Oh listen to this:
I had a dream last night that the baby was born (poor guy, needs a name – I can tell this will be like Benjamin, we can’t name him until we see his little face) Anyways, he was born, I guess premature and had a lot of extra skin, he was reay wringed & was nursing but it didn’t hurt!
Oh Gezz! Please make my dream come true! (Just the nursing part of it)
Anyways, continuing…
Benjamin came in into my bedroom and would not even look at me – he was MAD – I felt so rejected! – I’m gonna go look some stuff to read and talk to other moms who had babis so close to each other to get some more advices… =(
In the mean time I’ll eat a Klondike Reese’s Cup bar to see it helps me feel better!
I had a dream last night that the baby was born (poor guy, needs a name – I can tell this will be like Benjamin, we can’t name him until we see his little face) Anyways, he was born, I guess premature and had a lot of extra skin, he was reay wringed & was nursing but it didn’t hurt!
Oh Gezz! Please make my dream come true! (Just the nursing part of it)
Anyways, continuing…
Benjamin came in into my bedroom and would not even look at me – he was MAD – I felt so rejected! – I’m gonna go look some stuff to read and talk to other moms who had babis so close to each other to get some more advices… =(
In the mean time I’ll eat a Klondike Reese’s Cup bar to see it helps me feel better!
Pretty Big Day…
Today was a very big day for us; not meaning a long day but as a big special day.
Benji met his brother Fynn.
Busy morning, Benji & I went to the pool, left to have lunch with Tati, Daniela & all the kids…
Then in the afternoon we went to the park were we met Fynn, Clover, Baby Audrey and Katie.
I know Benji won’t remember - he is too young - & I didn’t even think about taking a picture of such an important moment!
It was nice to see Katie. I had that same feeling as when I first saw her at Tati’s house 4+ years ago, we didn’t talk much but it was sort of like we met before and we really could get along…
Fynn is tall and has changed so much! I don’t think he remembers me at all; but its ok ~ I remember him.
Benji will remember him! =)
Benji met his brother Fynn.
Busy morning, Benji & I went to the pool, left to have lunch with Tati, Daniela & all the kids…
Then in the afternoon we went to the park were we met Fynn, Clover, Baby Audrey and Katie.
I know Benji won’t remember - he is too young - & I didn’t even think about taking a picture of such an important moment!
It was nice to see Katie. I had that same feeling as when I first saw her at Tati’s house 4+ years ago, we didn’t talk much but it was sort of like we met before and we really could get along…
Fynn is tall and has changed so much! I don’t think he remembers me at all; but its ok ~ I remember him.
Benji will remember him! =)
Recap of the past week
Did I ever mention how much we love our deck?
Benji and I sit here in the morning for breakfast, then he’ll play with his toys while I check my e-mail on the laptop. I don’t think we’ll e able to do this on the fall because even now in the summer it’s a little chili at 8 am…. Maybe we’ll do lunch then!
When I set down here, this most beautiful dragonfly is sitting on the table, by the umbrella, at first I though it was dead because it’s being there for a while… If you are reading this know me enought to know I LOVE dragonflies! So I was going to catch and put it in the house until I could figure it out something to do with and BUM… she flew away! She (I think they are girls - always) was so so still that I didn’t realize that she was a live!
I feel in my neck my blood pressure it’s not doing good – I’m a little nervous but I’m going to the Dr in a few hours, then we’ll know more!
Trying to recap the past week:
22/06 - Saturday we had a Welcoming Party for the new baby. It was pretty fun…
Most of the people dressed up and the food was just awesome. I think EVERYONE had lots of fun! =)
We got awesome gifts! I was so surprised! =)
I was really happy to see how Benji played with the other kids. He had the best time! =)
- Did I mention on the 20th that Julie had her baby? Apparently it was only a 6 pounds. (They guessed wrong with Steph too, I think!) – Supposedly everyone is doing good.
Here are some of my favorite pictures from the Shower:
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Everyone participated very well – Steph was the best I think, since she never being to a Brazilian party like that before. Autumn got into it as well! -So cute! =) – They both looked great!
Even Priscilla & Jeff next door got a mustache & braid! All the girls looked pretty cute!
Meninas - Mais uma vez MUITO OBRIGADA!!! =) God bless you all: Tati, Dani, Lu, Nicole, Melissa, e todas a as brasileiras!!!
Thanks thanks thanks! =)
23/06 - Sunday Claudia went to work at the Condo for a little bit, and in the way back Benji got to see a real train very close, he was so amazed! It was the Lebanon “people” train! The kids were waiving at him and the noises were really cool!
The afternnon we just spent some quality family time together!
24/06 – We temped a visit to KI, but was waaaay to crowded so we ended up at the park with the other Brazilian moms. Benji had a blast you wouldn’t believe! It’s like whenever Jessica is around he feels home, he is a “big boy” not a baby! He comes up with words and has a great communication!
25/06 We were stuck at the house all day waiting for the new computer to arrive – I thought I was going to get a lot of stuff done – Sure! =oP
Of course it didn’t get here until almost 5 pm and OF course we didn’t go to bed until 1 in the morning because we were putting it together! =)
I think there are too many computers in this house, my laptop, Dan’s laptop & a desktop (this because we gave Claudia the older, but still in great shape desktop!)
No wonder Benji has a special “love” for computers. He has his own “toy” keyboard and mouse (and believe me – he know how to use it!) – Not sure how good that is… Oh well!
In about a week Tia Claudia is leaving and I can’t barely imagine how hard it’s going to be for him… =( -He is so in love with her. He’ll wake up in the morning, look for dad, then ask for Tia Claudia (lots of attempts to say titia).
BTW – The newest word: “pop po” = Popcorn! – We rented a popcorn machine for the shower and Benjamin has found another “treat” to love! (To eat and to play – look the picture)
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Benji and I sit here in the morning for breakfast, then he’ll play with his toys while I check my e-mail on the laptop. I don’t think we’ll e able to do this on the fall because even now in the summer it’s a little chili at 8 am…. Maybe we’ll do lunch then!
When I set down here, this most beautiful dragonfly is sitting on the table, by the umbrella, at first I though it was dead because it’s being there for a while… If you are reading this know me enought to know I LOVE dragonflies! So I was going to catch and put it in the house until I could figure it out something to do with and BUM… she flew away! She (I think they are girls - always) was so so still that I didn’t realize that she was a live!
I feel in my neck my blood pressure it’s not doing good – I’m a little nervous but I’m going to the Dr in a few hours, then we’ll know more!
Trying to recap the past week:
22/06 - Saturday we had a Welcoming Party for the new baby. It was pretty fun…
Most of the people dressed up and the food was just awesome. I think EVERYONE had lots of fun! =)
We got awesome gifts! I was so surprised! =)
I was really happy to see how Benji played with the other kids. He had the best time! =)
- Did I mention on the 20th that Julie had her baby? Apparently it was only a 6 pounds. (They guessed wrong with Steph too, I think!) – Supposedly everyone is doing good.
Here are some of my favorite pictures from the Shower:
Everyone participated very well – Steph was the best I think, since she never being to a Brazilian party like that before. Autumn got into it as well! -So cute! =) – They both looked great!
Even Priscilla & Jeff next door got a mustache & braid! All the girls looked pretty cute!
Meninas - Mais uma vez MUITO OBRIGADA!!! =) God bless you all: Tati, Dani, Lu, Nicole, Melissa, e todas a as brasileiras!!!
Thanks thanks thanks! =)
23/06 - Sunday Claudia went to work at the Condo for a little bit, and in the way back Benji got to see a real train very close, he was so amazed! It was the Lebanon “people” train! The kids were waiving at him and the noises were really cool!
The afternnon we just spent some quality family time together!
24/06 – We temped a visit to KI, but was waaaay to crowded so we ended up at the park with the other Brazilian moms. Benji had a blast you wouldn’t believe! It’s like whenever Jessica is around he feels home, he is a “big boy” not a baby! He comes up with words and has a great communication!
25/06 We were stuck at the house all day waiting for the new computer to arrive – I thought I was going to get a lot of stuff done – Sure! =oP
Of course it didn’t get here until almost 5 pm and OF course we didn’t go to bed until 1 in the morning because we were putting it together! =)
I think there are too many computers in this house, my laptop, Dan’s laptop & a desktop (this because we gave Claudia the older, but still in great shape desktop!)
No wonder Benji has a special “love” for computers. He has his own “toy” keyboard and mouse (and believe me – he know how to use it!) – Not sure how good that is… Oh well!
In about a week Tia Claudia is leaving and I can’t barely imagine how hard it’s going to be for him… =( -He is so in love with her. He’ll wake up in the morning, look for dad, then ask for Tia Claudia (lots of attempts to say titia).
BTW – The newest word: “pop po” = Popcorn! – We rented a popcorn machine for the shower and Benjamin has found another “treat” to love! (To eat and to play – look the picture)
Sit-n-spin!
I got Benjamin a little plastic swimming pool at Target - he loved it! We being spending all kinds of time on the deck, just sitting around and playing! =) Lots of fun!
Also stopped by OUAC the other day and got a few shorts and some toys… I finally found one of those sit-n-spin for him. I’m just not to happy about how he plays with it.
Claudia is coming this Thursday and we are very excited! I think she’ll be great company and help. I got my work schedule for July and just another week and I’ll be done. I can’t wait!!! Specially now since Nicole can’t watch him anymore; I wouldn’t leave him in a day care type of thing.
Tim and Shannon came by with the girls yesterday for dinner and that was pretty fun! Time flew by and I feel like we didn’t even had time to talk… but hopefully we’ll get together again very soon.
This morning Dan is helping Mike Pond to lay out his patio and we have some
I have more energy today – It feels great! Dan took care of Benjamin last night so I could sleep earlier and I think that did it! –Thanks Dan! =)
Also stopped by OUAC the other day and got a few shorts and some toys… I finally found one of those sit-n-spin for him. I’m just not to happy about how he plays with it.
Claudia is coming this Thursday and we are very excited! I think she’ll be great company and help. I got my work schedule for July and just another week and I’ll be done. I can’t wait!!! Specially now since Nicole can’t watch him anymore; I wouldn’t leave him in a day care type of thing.
Tim and Shannon came by with the girls yesterday for dinner and that was pretty fun! Time flew by and I feel like we didn’t even had time to talk… but hopefully we’ll get together again very soon.
This morning Dan is helping Mike Pond to lay out his patio and we have some
I have more energy today – It feels great! Dan took care of Benjamin last night so I could sleep earlier and I think that did it! –Thanks Dan! =)
33 Weeks - 7 More to go!!! =)
I always refused to pay to post a blog, but I was very unhappy for not being able to post pictures (very difficult and time consuming). So not long ago they e-mailed me talking about this new tool which made it very simple. Anyways, I was happy happy with the news and today I found out they give you a very very low amount of bites… for free, what should I expect? Anyways, I may consider getting a paid page where my parents can come in and see pictures, leave messages and stuff like that.
Forget about Pancakes; forget about Smoothies, even Waffles forget about it! Benjamin’s new favorite thing for breakfast now is OATMEAL! Yucky! All to me it sounds more nutritious, I’ll make it everyday with all my love but I can’t eat it! I don’t know – the consistency, that hot smell… it just doesn’t attract me at all!
I ordered a few books on line about nursing, second child and raising children, got them on the mail today. I’ll start right the way since I don’t have much time, specially the one on breastfeeding. 33 Weeks! =)
Forget about Pancakes; forget about Smoothies, even Waffles forget about it! Benjamin’s new favorite thing for breakfast now is OATMEAL! Yucky! All to me it sounds more nutritious, I’ll make it everyday with all my love but I can’t eat it! I don’t know – the consistency, that hot smell… it just doesn’t attract me at all!
I ordered a few books on line about nursing, second child and raising children, got them on the mail today. I’ll start right the way since I don’t have much time, specially the one on breastfeeding. 33 Weeks! =)
Celebrate!
Here are some words Benjamin speaks pretty clear (we always understand what he is trying to say, now these words anyone could understand!):
* Mama, Dada and No (Of course)* More* Shoes* Cheese* Ball* Moon* Night nights
Full sentences for now:
“No shoes”“More cheese” I think he is doing pretty good for a 16 mo. old – Since we don’t take him to the pediatrician I need to go only now and see if he is keeping up with the average on his development! Or maybe I’ll stop at Half Price Books and get some sort of guide… Just curious! Funny is that he understands Portuguese – but only speaks in English
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Bonnaroo 2006 was this weekend! I sooo wish I could go but at the same time was really nice to be here for the Brazilian Game!www.bonnaroo.com/2006 - It looks like was great! Maybe next year! The Brazilian community appears out of nothing around this time! The more games they win the more exciting it gets! I personally don’t believe Brasil is doing their best this time but we hope to have a few more games – always!! Good times – Parting like there was no tomorrow! - Hmmm and all the Brazilian Food…
Shannon – Happy Birthday! I didn’t have 5 minutes yesterday to call but I thought about you throughout the day! God Bless you always and I wish your wishes came thru! The most special ones!
Tati’s shower invitation came – they are the cutest! They are going out in the mail today and I want try to DRAG her to Babies R Us to register tonight! I have lots to do today for the Brazilian mom’s group. Get a schedule going and info packs together! I also want to make a trip to Lowes, WalMart and Once Upon a Child!So – Let me get going
* Mama, Dada and No (Of course)* More* Shoes* Cheese* Ball* Moon* Night nights
Full sentences for now:
“No shoes”“More cheese” I think he is doing pretty good for a 16 mo. old – Since we don’t take him to the pediatrician I need to go only now and see if he is keeping up with the average on his development! Or maybe I’ll stop at Half Price Books and get some sort of guide… Just curious! Funny is that he understands Portuguese – but only speaks in English
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Bonnaroo 2006 was this weekend! I sooo wish I could go but at the same time was really nice to be here for the Brazilian Game!www.bonnaroo.com/2006 - It looks like was great! Maybe next year! The Brazilian community appears out of nothing around this time! The more games they win the more exciting it gets! I personally don’t believe Brasil is doing their best this time but we hope to have a few more games – always!! Good times – Parting like there was no tomorrow! - Hmmm and all the Brazilian Food…
Shannon – Happy Birthday! I didn’t have 5 minutes yesterday to call but I thought about you throughout the day! God Bless you always and I wish your wishes came thru! The most special ones!
Tati’s shower invitation came – they are the cutest! They are going out in the mail today and I want try to DRAG her to Babies R Us to register tonight! I have lots to do today for the Brazilian mom’s group. Get a schedule going and info packs together! I also want to make a trip to Lowes, WalMart and Once Upon a Child!So – Let me get going
Why do I love Brazil? By Rob Stone
We are supposed to be impartial but I have a confession to make:
- I love Brazil!
Everybody loves Brazil because the play the game the way is supposed to be played.With joy, fashion & flair.
Something this special spills across the borders, embraces the globe and makes fans the whole world. While the opposition is playing the game they are painting a picture – The beautiful game; Jogo Bonito – Soccer with the smile!
I love Brazil because their names are fun to say.
Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Say: Kaka – Say: Cafu…
You are smiling, aren’t you?
I love Brazil for those who love Brazil - Their fans who travel the world, who make anywhere feel like its Rio - Every game is a Carnival!
Why do I love Brazil?The tapestry of this game is stitched in yellow, blue and green.
These men play the game the way children play – from the bottom of the innocence.
Why do I love Brazil?
The soccer world loves them - And Brazil loves the world right back!
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They had the coolest video going on at ESPN while Rod spoke those words. Very nice!
Why does Lica love Brazil? – No word can explain. You only understand if you are from Brazil.
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- I love Brazil!
Everybody loves Brazil because the play the game the way is supposed to be played.With joy, fashion & flair.
Something this special spills across the borders, embraces the globe and makes fans the whole world. While the opposition is playing the game they are painting a picture – The beautiful game; Jogo Bonito – Soccer with the smile!
I love Brazil because their names are fun to say.
Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Say: Kaka – Say: Cafu…
You are smiling, aren’t you?
I love Brazil for those who love Brazil - Their fans who travel the world, who make anywhere feel like its Rio - Every game is a Carnival!
Why do I love Brazil?The tapestry of this game is stitched in yellow, blue and green.
These men play the game the way children play – from the bottom of the innocence.
Why do I love Brazil?
The soccer world loves them - And Brazil loves the world right back!
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They had the coolest video going on at ESPN while Rod spoke those words. Very nice!
Why does Lica love Brazil? – No word can explain. You only understand if you are from Brazil.
Playing office at work and Backyardigans!
I had to come to work today – even thou is my day off and it’s gorgeous outside I’m here – Benjamin is playing with the toys and will fall asleep very soon. He loves the toy box here because they aren’t toys he sees everyday – besides I always let him play w/ a calculator, the phone and paper – so he plays office!!! LOL
He looks so funny today because we haven’t brushed hairs or anything – he pooped so the whole office smells horrible!
As you can tell by now I’m not working in the yard and I won’t! =oP I think nothing is going to happen there until 4th of July weekend!
I really want to try to make for the parade - of course – and I think we’ll probably do something at our house for the holiday!
Benjamin found a TV show he likes – he was never very into TV, now the past 4 days when he hears the song for the Backyardigans he’ll drop everything and stare on the TV for the 25 minutes they are on!I wonder how much of the show he understands… a couple of days this week I was ready to leave to do stuff and I didn’t just so he could watch them at 10:30 (even thou we could of TIVO) I think the problem is that I like it just as much as he does! =)
I don’t know how but we never knew about them! We don’t really watch TV and Dan said something about it the other day. ~Now it’s our favorite show by far!
Ps.: Melissa – if you read this please know things got hectic that day that’s why I didn’t call you back, I’ll try doing it tonight and if I can’t I’ll talk more to you on Sunday – ok?
He looks so funny today because we haven’t brushed hairs or anything – he pooped so the whole office smells horrible!
As you can tell by now I’m not working in the yard and I won’t! =oP I think nothing is going to happen there until 4th of July weekend!
I really want to try to make for the parade - of course – and I think we’ll probably do something at our house for the holiday!
Benjamin found a TV show he likes – he was never very into TV, now the past 4 days when he hears the song for the Backyardigans he’ll drop everything and stare on the TV for the 25 minutes they are on!I wonder how much of the show he understands… a couple of days this week I was ready to leave to do stuff and I didn’t just so he could watch them at 10:30 (even thou we could of TIVO) I think the problem is that I like it just as much as he does! =)
I don’t know how but we never knew about them! We don’t really watch TV and Dan said something about it the other day. ~Now it’s our favorite show by far!
Ps.: Melissa – if you read this please know things got hectic that day that’s why I didn’t call you back, I’ll try doing it tonight and if I can’t I’ll talk more to you on Sunday – ok?
I’m more tired then ever…
I’m getting desperate about our yard – it’s looking worst everyday! I don’t know what do to! I can’t bend down but I’ll just have to do it!
This weekend it’s pretty much gone since Dan will help Perry put their play set together and Sunday Brazil is playing for the world cup and Tati is having a big party! It’ll be fun I’m sure! And even if we tried I know we won’t find time on Sunday…
Then during the week there’s no way I can get it done with Benjamin around!
I seriously need to learn to pick my battles! Some things just really upsets me too much!
Everyone’s mom is coming to visit/help - Daniela’s mom, Tati’s mom, our friends from KY are having their parents over - How much i wish my mom could come! For a week - for a day! I miss the 3 of them so bad. Latelly it’s getting worst. It’s like I’m not gonna be able to see them again!
Anyways…
I’m planning a baby shower for Tati – I got the invitations yesterday and it’s the cutest thing ever! A little body of a pregnant lady w/ green pants and a pink shirt! I loved it! =)Simone offered to get some decoration and stuff… it should turn out ok!I’m only getting a couple of games because it won’t be a lot of time! =)I also want to see if her mother can bring party favors from Brazil (We always have the coolest stuff there).
It got me all excited to work on a birth announcement for this baby (If we can ever agree on a name for the poor guy!) I’m debating rather I stamp or print something for when he comes.. i’ll work on today while stuck at the model!
We being trying to get Benjamin out of the pacifier – it’s being a few hours – since last night. It’s being thought but I think he can manage it! He went days without before! I won’t make him suffer but as long as he’s ok I won’t have it around! Then after we go thru this one I want to try getting him to drink his milk out of a sip cup! He’ll drink water and juice but the milk when it’s on the sip cup makes him gag! It’s so funny! I’ll try w/ a straw cup, but later – let’s work on the pacifier thing first! =)
This weekend it’s pretty much gone since Dan will help Perry put their play set together and Sunday Brazil is playing for the world cup and Tati is having a big party! It’ll be fun I’m sure! And even if we tried I know we won’t find time on Sunday…
Then during the week there’s no way I can get it done with Benjamin around!
I seriously need to learn to pick my battles! Some things just really upsets me too much!
Everyone’s mom is coming to visit/help - Daniela’s mom, Tati’s mom, our friends from KY are having their parents over - How much i wish my mom could come! For a week - for a day! I miss the 3 of them so bad. Latelly it’s getting worst. It’s like I’m not gonna be able to see them again!
Anyways…
I’m planning a baby shower for Tati – I got the invitations yesterday and it’s the cutest thing ever! A little body of a pregnant lady w/ green pants and a pink shirt! I loved it! =)Simone offered to get some decoration and stuff… it should turn out ok!I’m only getting a couple of games because it won’t be a lot of time! =)I also want to see if her mother can bring party favors from Brazil (We always have the coolest stuff there).
It got me all excited to work on a birth announcement for this baby (If we can ever agree on a name for the poor guy!) I’m debating rather I stamp or print something for when he comes.. i’ll work on today while stuck at the model!
We being trying to get Benjamin out of the pacifier – it’s being a few hours – since last night. It’s being thought but I think he can manage it! He went days without before! I won’t make him suffer but as long as he’s ok I won’t have it around! Then after we go thru this one I want to try getting him to drink his milk out of a sip cup! He’ll drink water and juice but the milk when it’s on the sip cup makes him gag! It’s so funny! I’ll try w/ a straw cup, but later – let’s work on the pacifier thing first! =)
So quiet.........
…Another wasted night, the television steals the conversation
~ Exhale!
Another wasted breath, again it goes unnoticed.
Please tell me you’re just feeling tired, cause if it’s more than that I feel that I might break
Out of touch, out of time…
Please send me anything but signals that are mixed cause I can’t read your rolling eyes
Out of touch, are we out of time?
I’ll wait until tomorrow, maybe you’ll feel better then
Maybe we’ll be better then…
So what’s another day? When I can’t bear these nights of thoughts of going on without you…
This mood of yours is temporary, it seems worth the wait to see your smile again!
Song by: Dashboard something I can’t remember…. Confessional…
I remember…
Dashboard Confessional - that’s it.
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Lica in a bad mood insist: “Bare with me people - It’s hormonal! It’ll get better, really!!”
~ Exhale!
Another wasted breath, again it goes unnoticed.
Please tell me you’re just feeling tired, cause if it’s more than that I feel that I might break
Out of touch, out of time…
Please send me anything but signals that are mixed cause I can’t read your rolling eyes
Out of touch, are we out of time?
I’ll wait until tomorrow, maybe you’ll feel better then
Maybe we’ll be better then…
So what’s another day? When I can’t bear these nights of thoughts of going on without you…
This mood of yours is temporary, it seems worth the wait to see your smile again!
Song by: Dashboard something I can’t remember…. Confessional…
I remember…
Dashboard Confessional - that’s it.
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Lica in a bad mood insist: “Bare with me people - It’s hormonal! It’ll get better, really!!”
And than came Saturday…
Saturday morning we all went to Mike’s Graduation. I had a very nice time, especially because this was the first time I being to a College Graduation in the US. It’s a very different ceremony then what I was used to see in Brazil. I guess he graduated with the higher level possible, with honors or something like that. He had different color clothing & Hat then everyone else (him & another 3 from his class).We are all *So Proud* for him!
Benji was so good the whole time. It rained all day and but it was okay because he had his cousins to play with.
Those are the times I wish we were in Brazil or that Lilly’s family has closer – so Benji can have his cousins around more often! (All thou since they move to Memphis we seeing them way more often then when they were in Portland!)
In the way back from the Church building to France’s house Uncle Ed got in a car wrack, they all had something broken and stayed at the hospital for a while. It kind of crushed the day was everyone was sad after the fact! Tia Maria broke her collar bone and I think that was the worst from all of them. But still! The accident itself was very bad; thank God they didn’t get more hurt than that! It freaked me out how we were kind of following then almost all the way until we stopped at the ATM machine. When we got back into the highway we saw the whole traffic stopped and Dan asked me: “Please call Frank and Michael, let them know about the accident so they can get off at Kenwood” I didn’t have Frank’s # (because I just got a new one) and I called Mike – Not long after we got to Frances house we heard from Frank that they were actually IN the accident! I really felt fragile to imagine that we could be involved on it because of minutes! It made me think at night how life is unpredictable! I mean, we know that but many times we forget that we may be leaving our home and not come back, or maybe going to sleep and not wake up! It’s so beyond our control! It’s so important to always be in good *feelings* (Feelings? That’s not the word I want to use it but I can’t think the work in English) But like be in good *** w/ our families, enjoy the joy from our children and really everyone from around us because we never know when, and who is going next!
Sad story, happy ending: We had some fun at Frances’s house. I got to see some people I haven’t seeing in a long time… Andrea, Tim & Katie, Angela & Jason… Tati also came, after all Perry and Mike went to high school together. Grant & Monica really got to play nice. And the food was pretty good too! There were all kinds of stuff to eat. We got home so late and just crashed again! It was a long long day…
Benji slept amazinglly for 10 hours straight even thou he had two long naps during the day. I think the rainy wheater makes us lazy! =P
He did get to play outside at Grandma’s house. The rain gave us a minute of dry and the guys played out there and the kids ran around for a bit. We love Grandma’s new back yard - It’s so big and the trees make it so nice.
So Today we are trying to take it easy. I’ll do some grocerie shopping, maybe stop at the Super WalMart, chat with mom later tonite. My Braxton Hicks are really intense today - more than ever. But I’ll try my best to rest! =)
Benji was so good the whole time. It rained all day and but it was okay because he had his cousins to play with.
Those are the times I wish we were in Brazil or that Lilly’s family has closer – so Benji can have his cousins around more often! (All thou since they move to Memphis we seeing them way more often then when they were in Portland!)
In the way back from the Church building to France’s house Uncle Ed got in a car wrack, they all had something broken and stayed at the hospital for a while. It kind of crushed the day was everyone was sad after the fact! Tia Maria broke her collar bone and I think that was the worst from all of them. But still! The accident itself was very bad; thank God they didn’t get more hurt than that! It freaked me out how we were kind of following then almost all the way until we stopped at the ATM machine. When we got back into the highway we saw the whole traffic stopped and Dan asked me: “Please call Frank and Michael, let them know about the accident so they can get off at Kenwood” I didn’t have Frank’s # (because I just got a new one) and I called Mike – Not long after we got to Frances house we heard from Frank that they were actually IN the accident! I really felt fragile to imagine that we could be involved on it because of minutes! It made me think at night how life is unpredictable! I mean, we know that but many times we forget that we may be leaving our home and not come back, or maybe going to sleep and not wake up! It’s so beyond our control! It’s so important to always be in good *feelings* (Feelings? That’s not the word I want to use it but I can’t think the work in English) But like be in good *** w/ our families, enjoy the joy from our children and really everyone from around us because we never know when, and who is going next!
Sad story, happy ending: We had some fun at Frances’s house. I got to see some people I haven’t seeing in a long time… Andrea, Tim & Katie, Angela & Jason… Tati also came, after all Perry and Mike went to high school together. Grant & Monica really got to play nice. And the food was pretty good too! There were all kinds of stuff to eat. We got home so late and just crashed again! It was a long long day…
Benji slept amazinglly for 10 hours straight even thou he had two long naps during the day. I think the rainy wheater makes us lazy! =P
He did get to play outside at Grandma’s house. The rain gave us a minute of dry and the guys played out there and the kids ran around for a bit. We love Grandma’s new back yard - It’s so big and the trees make it so nice.
So Today we are trying to take it easy. I’ll do some grocerie shopping, maybe stop at the Super WalMart, chat with mom later tonite. My Braxton Hicks are really intense today - more than ever. But I’ll try my best to rest! =)
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