Noah really wants to go around, he gets up on his hands & knees; rocks back & forth then falls on his stomach to reach for whatever he has his eyes on!
Today we went to Costco and got that delicious Mango Salsa, Guacamole and Tortilla Chips (Gosh I ate the whole thing within 1 hour), I was sitting in the couch with a bag of chips and a bowl with some Salsa and Guaca, I went to the laundry room and put some clothing in the dryer, started another load and when I got back this is what I see:
Noah dragged himself maybe about 2 feet to reach the bag, tipped it, got a tortilla and ate (more then a half away!)
No, I didn’t get a picture! I just rushed to get that away from him (he cried so upset) because it’s hard and I got a little scared (How did he reach that so far away??) That rocking back and forth IS taking him places!
Benji is 2!!!
Today is Benji’s birthday! He is 2! - Amazinly talking yesterday he turned to me and said: “Moooomy, I need help with the stool” Too cute!
Early in the morning Pupy (This is Daniela’s new nick name) and I went to the mothers exchange sale in West Chester – I’m so proud of myself, with “only” $23 (right Pupy?) I got:
1 Pair of pants for Benji
1 Pair of pants for Noah
4 Spring/Fall shirts for Benji
A cool set of coaster you can put pictures on
A Leap Frog book thing with two books (ABC + Thomas)
A Leap Frog Fridge ABC for letters and words
1 Pair of Soft Sole Shoes for Noah
1 Playskool toy that Benji loves it. He enjoyed all his new toys – played all day!
It was very worth it going – I can’t wait for the next ones…
Dr. P and Hunter came over for a little while then Hunter and Dan left to the game right after lunch. I had an overdose of TV, never changed the channel because TBS had some of my favorite movies in a row: A walk to remember, followed by 10 things I hate about you followed by Miss Congeniality and since I basically know EVERY sentence of those movies I could just let it play in the background while the boys and me basically just set down and played around the living room. -Later was nice to have papa back home!!
Tomorrow we’ll have cake and sing Benji Happy Birthday (Again!)
Early in the morning Pupy (This is Daniela’s new nick name) and I went to the mothers exchange sale in West Chester – I’m so proud of myself, with “only” $23 (right Pupy?) I got:
1 Pair of pants for Benji
1 Pair of pants for Noah
4 Spring/Fall shirts for Benji
A cool set of coaster you can put pictures on
A Leap Frog book thing with two books (ABC + Thomas)
A Leap Frog Fridge ABC for letters and words
1 Pair of Soft Sole Shoes for Noah
1 Playskool toy that Benji loves it. He enjoyed all his new toys – played all day!
It was very worth it going – I can’t wait for the next ones…
Dr. P and Hunter came over for a little while then Hunter and Dan left to the game right after lunch. I had an overdose of TV, never changed the channel because TBS had some of my favorite movies in a row: A walk to remember, followed by 10 things I hate about you followed by Miss Congeniality and since I basically know EVERY sentence of those movies I could just let it play in the background while the boys and me basically just set down and played around the living room. -Later was nice to have papa back home!!
Tomorrow we’ll have cake and sing Benji Happy Birthday (Again!)
Moms out there....
What do you do when your two year old gets frustrated for whatever reason and hits you in the face, over and over again? ps.: I had bunch of good comments on this post and I lost it when I transferred from blog.com =(
Noah has a tooth!!!
…On his bottom right; I’m not sure how long has being there, I just noticed this morning! You can see the white coming out and it feels really sharp!
Cloth diapers - Why not?
I’m using cloth diapers on Noah and to be very honest – it’s much easier then I expected!
It keeps him dryer then the disposable, its comfortable, never had liking accidents (we always had it thru the night w/ disposables) and it makes me feels better about the doing my part!
Better for my son, better to the earth and better to my pocket! So why not?
It keeps him dryer then the disposable, its comfortable, never had liking accidents (we always had it thru the night w/ disposables) and it makes me feels better about the doing my part!
Better for my son, better to the earth and better to my pocket! So why not?
“Did you feel that wind?”
“Did you feel that wind?” -Now imagine that, 2 am, three guys sleeping in the back, on a 1986 Volkswagen Bus.
My sister and my aunt crack me up. We’re driving on 42, past midnight and they bring up urban legends as a car passes us… haha
I’ll miss James and Geoff.
My sister and my aunt crack me up. We’re driving on 42, past midnight and they bring up urban legends as a car passes us… haha
I’ll miss James and Geoff.
Zoo for a bunch of animals…
Today I believe it was the warmest day we’ll have for a while – so we had an opportunity to go to the Cincinnati Zoo. It was a very cool time, talking about the animals we have at the Zoo in Sao Paulo, and just about where animals are from - Very educational.
We took my family for a very American dinner at Bob Evans – LOL
Benji is very much into trains! It fascinates him… it’s fun to watch him play!
Just because I said something about Dan’s family on my last post Frances showed up here last night to visit with my family… anyways, I feel like I had to say something!!! =oP
We took my family for a very American dinner at Bob Evans – LOL
Benji is very much into trains! It fascinates him… it’s fun to watch him play!
Just because I said something about Dan’s family on my last post Frances showed up here last night to visit with my family… anyways, I feel like I had to say something!!! =oP
A few things from this past week…
We actually made it to the C-HOP meeting last wed. It was a blessed time, I think everyone enjoyed as much as I did (Shannon, we missed you! – next time, maybe?) I noticed this time that they have a nice shop there, great items.
I feel sad I missed 2 weeks of the 3Ms meeting at Shelly’s but there is just too much going on around here =(
The new Kroger is awesome! They have a huge organic produce section, so much bigger then any of the other stores. Nice sushi and even an olive bar, great price for organic stuff! -But a crappy service! Of course, nothing is perfect….
My finger still hurts from the elevator smashing… maybe I should look for a doctor this week.
Tati and I are trying to get involved with some sort of organization to donate gently used clothing, food and maybe time. Any suggestions?
It’s funny… but if someday Dan’s family got to go to Brasil, no matter how far they were from my parents, I know my mom and my dad would make all the effort to go meet them, even if they were hours away. My family has been here for two weeks now and Frances never even called once, to see if they made in safe. For my aunt and uncle it’s really weird to be here and not see anybody else from the family. The only one they got to meet from Dan’s family, was Mike.
In Brasil, we’re all about family. It hurts me to think that I don’t have family in Cincinnati but I feel blessed to be able to say that I have many friends who are like family to me. My friends came over to meet my family, welcome them, spend time with them, and took them out to do fun things
I feel sad I missed 2 weeks of the 3Ms meeting at Shelly’s but there is just too much going on around here =(
The new Kroger is awesome! They have a huge organic produce section, so much bigger then any of the other stores. Nice sushi and even an olive bar, great price for organic stuff! -But a crappy service! Of course, nothing is perfect….
My finger still hurts from the elevator smashing… maybe I should look for a doctor this week.
Tati and I are trying to get involved with some sort of organization to donate gently used clothing, food and maybe time. Any suggestions?
It’s funny… but if someday Dan’s family got to go to Brasil, no matter how far they were from my parents, I know my mom and my dad would make all the effort to go meet them, even if they were hours away. My family has been here for two weeks now and Frances never even called once, to see if they made in safe. For my aunt and uncle it’s really weird to be here and not see anybody else from the family. The only one they got to meet from Dan’s family, was Mike.
In Brasil, we’re all about family. It hurts me to think that I don’t have family in Cincinnati but I feel blessed to be able to say that I have many friends who are like family to me. My friends came over to meet my family, welcome them, spend time with them, and took them out to do fun things
A sale, a game and a date
Old friends!!! Wild Oats has all their body care products 25% off!!! I got Noah some tie-dye socks (100% organic, dye free!!) for a very special price.
The boys really enjoy seeing the snow for the first time. They played outside for hours. Even with all the snow, in the afternoon we drove to the Cintas Xavier Stadium to watch a basketball game. Tim, Shannon and the girls were there too!!! The place was kinda empty, but it was really fun, we all had a really good time.
Victor, William and Augusto got along pretty well with Shelly’s boys. It was so cute to hear Jack asking to play with the “buzz-e-llians” and asking them to speak “porto Rican” – Portuguese! Hahaha
Dan and I went out for dinner a couple of nights ago, on a date! We went to this really good thai place, we had a nice chance to talk and just enjoy our time without the kids.
We went to visit Union Terminal yesterday. I really wanted to visit the Titanic exhibit, but we ran out of time. It was so freaking cold that after that we drove around Cincinnati for a little bit. I hope to go there next week when things get calmer around here.
Me, my aunt and Claudia went to Old Navy today. All clearance items were extra 50% off. I’m so freaking fat, so I didn’t get a chance to get much stuff, but they had a good time.
The boys really enjoy seeing the snow for the first time. They played outside for hours. Even with all the snow, in the afternoon we drove to the Cintas Xavier Stadium to watch a basketball game. Tim, Shannon and the girls were there too!!! The place was kinda empty, but it was really fun, we all had a really good time.
Victor, William and Augusto got along pretty well with Shelly’s boys. It was so cute to hear Jack asking to play with the “buzz-e-llians” and asking them to speak “porto Rican” – Portuguese! Hahaha
Dan and I went out for dinner a couple of nights ago, on a date! We went to this really good thai place, we had a nice chance to talk and just enjoy our time without the kids.
We went to visit Union Terminal yesterday. I really wanted to visit the Titanic exhibit, but we ran out of time. It was so freaking cold that after that we drove around Cincinnati for a little bit. I hope to go there next week when things get calmer around here.
Me, my aunt and Claudia went to Old Navy today. All clearance items were extra 50% off. I’m so freaking fat, so I didn’t get a chance to get much stuff, but they had a good time.
Guests - lots of them! =))
We’re hosting my aunt and her family for a few weeks. My aunt, my uncle and three of my cousins (6, 8 and 11) and it’s been a lot of work but I’m amazed at how everyone got settled and comfortable in no time. So here are the updates: (The little I can think about with all the noise here!)
Benjamin: his vocabulary is awesome!! Doubling every day and getting more and more clear… I think life is a whole lot easier now that he can communicate better. Not really doing the sign language anymore but I still want to see if he’ll help me teach it to
Noah. He is having a blast with Jessica and, also, my cousins. I think he’s going to miss them really bad when they leave.
I got him this huge pack of Backyardigans foam stickers at Linens’N’Things for a couple of bucks and he is so into it that I have to hide it! And talking about hiding…
I’ve been doing that with the pacifier. As long as he doesn’t see it, he’ll only ask for it if he’s got a booboo.
I’m not sure I’ve mentioned this before, but he’s actually calling Noah: “Noah”! Hahah He’s pronouncing the “Ah” too!!! It is so great to see how he recognizes people, and say their names; he’s a lot more social and easy going with people.
Noah: basically seating down by himself, very talkative, reaching for things and bringing everything to his mouth. Loving to play with his feet, he’s tried papayas, bananas, apples and organic teething cookies. Also loving bath time and interacting with Ben and other kids. Now he enjoys sling-riding again!!!
Dan: when we got back from Brasil his bald spots were pretty bad so he shaved and it looks really good. He also feels colder, like me! He really likes the new season of 24 but I can’t watch it… we do watch Grey’s Anatomy, Desperate Housewives and The Office together. We try not to get hooked on any other TV show so we can get some more quality time with the boys.
Lilian:
Fatter then ever… but happy! (Besides the time I worry about my daddy)
Also: Happy Birthday to me!! =)
Tim and Shannon got me the cutest cookie cake, they came over for dinner and (as usual, whenever we spend time with them) we had a very good time!
She e-mailed me pretty pictures – I need to download them and post here soon!
Benjamin: his vocabulary is awesome!! Doubling every day and getting more and more clear… I think life is a whole lot easier now that he can communicate better. Not really doing the sign language anymore but I still want to see if he’ll help me teach it to
Noah. He is having a blast with Jessica and, also, my cousins. I think he’s going to miss them really bad when they leave.
I got him this huge pack of Backyardigans foam stickers at Linens’N’Things for a couple of bucks and he is so into it that I have to hide it! And talking about hiding…
I’ve been doing that with the pacifier. As long as he doesn’t see it, he’ll only ask for it if he’s got a booboo.
I’m not sure I’ve mentioned this before, but he’s actually calling Noah: “Noah”! Hahah He’s pronouncing the “Ah” too!!! It is so great to see how he recognizes people, and say their names; he’s a lot more social and easy going with people.
Noah: basically seating down by himself, very talkative, reaching for things and bringing everything to his mouth. Loving to play with his feet, he’s tried papayas, bananas, apples and organic teething cookies. Also loving bath time and interacting with Ben and other kids. Now he enjoys sling-riding again!!!
Dan: when we got back from Brasil his bald spots were pretty bad so he shaved and it looks really good. He also feels colder, like me! He really likes the new season of 24 but I can’t watch it… we do watch Grey’s Anatomy, Desperate Housewives and The Office together. We try not to get hooked on any other TV show so we can get some more quality time with the boys.
Lilian:
Fatter then ever… but happy! (Besides the time I worry about my daddy)
Also: Happy Birthday to me!! =)
Tim and Shannon got me the cutest cookie cake, they came over for dinner and (as usual, whenever we spend time with them) we had a very good time!
She e-mailed me pretty pictures – I need to download them and post here soon!
Back home
It’s good to be back home – however I’m very upset to find out that the Drs. are suspecting a couple of lung tumors on my dad now… (Please keep him in your prayers!) - I don’t even want to think about what can happen – it upsets me a lot.
It’ll be hard to get a good update on everything that has been going on since we got back from Brasil. -The flight was worse then the way there and I felt very unwelcome when I got here. I dunno, just not many people remembered my birthday, the neighbors didn’t show up to say hello… It just felt weird and I found out two days later that they were trying not to spoil my surprise birthday party that happened on Friday, feb. 12th.
It’ll be hard to get a good update on everything that has been going on since we got back from Brasil. -The flight was worse then the way there and I felt very unwelcome when I got here. I dunno, just not many people remembered my birthday, the neighbors didn’t show up to say hello… It just felt weird and I found out two days later that they were trying not to spoil my surprise birthday party that happened on Friday, feb. 12th.
Merry x-mas everyone!
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!
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…
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