Mother's day

 

 I had a wonderful Mother's Day.

 

I got to sleep in till almost 11am!

My hubby made us breakfast, or should I say brunch since it was sooo late.

 

 

 

 

He picked out the most beautiful cards, one from him and one from the kids.

I also got a special massage and aromatherapy treatment... hubby done good!!

 

 

And I just got to spend the rest of the day with my babies.

The wonderful reason I get to celebrate this day.

 

My lil angel.... she is such a happy happy soul.

I hope I can make her as happy as I do now in 13 years when she's a crazy teenager.

 

 

My crazy lil guy that just amazes me sometimes. He is so loving towards the people he loves, he is attentive to his sister, and although too hyperactive and whiny at times he is too wise for his 4 years of life.

 

Here he is telling us he needs to check his email.

 

 

 

My mom came over in the afernoon and spend time with her grandkids and me of course.

Then the hubby and I grilled up some steak and potatoes for dinner.

 

 

As much as I love being appreciated and doted on during Mother's Day, I cannot forget two things.

One, the mother who gave me life. Who carried me for 9 months, who I depended on for nourishment and support and comfort and who sacrificed to be there for me as I was growing up. Not just my mother but also my grandmother who was a second mom to me.

 

Secondly, my children and what a blessing from God that they are. Of course without them I could not celebrate Mother's Day but also without them I would not be the person that I am today. I appreciate all they have shown me, the unconditional love, their dependance on me has taught me unselfishness and the miracle of life.

 

I truly have been blessed and I hope all the mother's out there had a great Mother's Day as well.

 

 

 

 

 



is the doctor in?

 

I just can't get enough of how well he plays with his little sister and how much she adores her big brother.

 



i heart my kids

 

 

First of all, it still seems strange to me to say kids.

I have kids, as in more than one!

 

I feel so blessed to have two healthy children.

They are wonderful and wonderful with eachother and I am so lucky.

 

 

My little girl absolutely adores her big brother.

She watches his every move and listens and coos when he talks to her.

He eyes light up and she smiles whenever he's near.

 

 

My son is so happy everytime he sees his sister smiling.

He is a doting big brother and is always keeping an eye out for his sister.

He's very protective of her.

 

Even though they are 4 years appart, I can already see that they are close to each other's heart.

 



The first week...

Well I survived my first week back at work!

 

It was hard I admit, but I'm glad to be working again. I miss my baby girl during the day and I'm exhaused but we're getting back into a routine and I got my paycheck at the end of the week to pay my mortgage. Of course that helps!

 

Monday morning I cried in the car on the way to the sitters, but I was fine after that. I was so busy at work that I didn't have time to even really think about it too much. Plus it makes it so much easier when you just love the people you work with.

 

We are still trying to get the little girl on a schedule and get to bed early enough so that I can get more sleep and on Wednesday night she stayed up till midnight!

But how can you get mad at this precious face!!

 

 

 

I paid for it the next day though and was dragging really bad.

 

Well, it's Saturday morning and off to wash laundry and clean house, then a nap!

Have a great Saturday everyone!

Hello? Is anyone still out there?

Hello?

 

Is anyone there?

 

Yes, it has been a LONG time. I took a serious break from blogging and the entire time I missed it. I missed all of you. I missed being creative and sharing what I've been up to.

I missed this great community of bloggers.

But, I've enjoyed every minute that I had with my new baby and our new family.

It's Sunday and I'm enjoying the last day I have at home with my baby as I have to go back to work tomorrow. I am both exicted to go back to work refreshed and get back to a schedule but also sad to leave my baby, I wish I could just be a stay at home mom. But since no one has offered to pay my mortgage and the bank would probably not like it if I suddenly stop paying, I must get back to work.

Well hopefully here I am, not only back to work but back to blogging. So much has happened and honestly I don't know how we survived! The biggest and bestest thing of course is this little miracle....

Introducing
Aria Cruz Sayoko Mandrigues Morales

 

She was born on February 25th weighing in at 7 lbs 8.8 oz and measuring 19 inches long.

She completes us!

 

 

I'm so greatful to have been home with her the last 8 weeks. She has made me fall in love with babies all over again. She is such a good girl, very happy baby. She makes me reflect on my first born and appreciate him even more.

 

We're so happy to have her in our family. Her big brother loves her and she just adores him.

 

Well here I am! I hope I can keep up.
Thanks for sticking around while I was taking a break and I hope you all stick around to hear all of my new adventures!

 

New Product!! and a giveaway spoiler….

 

I just tested out a new product!

Stay tunned to see what I think of it and there just might be a giveaway!

anxiety strikes!!!

(I was supposed to post this last week, but it didn’t happen so it’s a few days late)

I went to my doctors appointment last Wednesday and I’m now on once a week check ups.

I go again this Friday, once a week check up makes me nervous or anxious or scared or excited, I haven’t figured it out yet. I think a little of everything.

What also makes me nervous is that the doctor seems to think this baby is coming early and since last Wednesday I’ve been having all sorts of crazy labor dreams.

I know you can’t be totally ready for labor and brining a new baby home, but I just have these strange feelings of I have to finish this or that first.

My shower is on Saturday and the hubby wants me to last till then. I have some things to do at work that I really want to get done with before I go on leave. Why I feel I have these priorities I have no idea.

I really do just want to make it through this weekend, get everything ready and spend some quality time with my son before we totally throw him off adding another one to the mix. I’ve been trying to talk to him and prepare him for what is coming. Of course he seems to understand but when we bring the baby home, I’m sure it’ll be another story.

God, please help me.

Here I am at about 35 weeks, I know I look small, everyone keeps telling me that but I do feel so big and so uncomfortable. 

Update… it’s Sunday night and I made it this far. I survived the shower and I want to share some pictures so bad! Of course I was having too much of a good time to take a single photo.

Thankfully my mother in law and my sister in law was taking pictures so I hope to share them soon!