A Day in the Life

So we have been home 2 weeks now, and in many ways it feels like much longer than that (I think it's the Groundhog Day effect!).  Jason went back to work yesterday, so this week brings another round of changes.  So far the kids are handling it well, and I'm still here alive and breathing, so it must not be too bad (thanks to extra help from Abuela!!!).  It was funny that even though Juan Manuel is usually the one to push Papa's buttons the most, he was the one who moped around and kept saying that he missed Papa, he loved Papa, when is Papa coming home?  Hopefully we will settle in to a bit more of a routine, day by day.

Things that have happened this week...

• Christian went poop in his potty!!  The whole family had a party in the bathroom, including Ruby, who was fascinated by the whole event.  We still have a long way to go, but at least we had one success.
• The boys discovered the sale flyers from the newspaper and spent hours cutting out little pictures of all of the things they want from Santa.  They also cut out things for Mama and Papa.  For Mama:  Barbie (the kids told me I don't have nearly enough toys for myself), dish soap, a pistola (water gun...Juan Manuel's idea!).  For Papa:  Shower gel, deodorant, cereal.  For themselves:  you name it!  Santi wants WWF things, Juan Manuel wants every children's movie ever created, and Christian just got left by the wayside.
• Christian is starting to make a little bit of mischief around the house.  I love it when I can bust him doing something, and he has the funniest "guilty" look on his face.  Nothing too serious yet, and mostly he is just exploring.
• Juan Manuel is testing Mama.  Now that Papa's back to work, Juan Manuel wants to see how much grit Mama has.  Yesterday:  3 time outs, one implemented by me having to carry this 55-pound guy like a sack of potatos.  Don't doubt me, kiddo!  The rules are still the rules, and I intend to stick to them!
• Santiago is doing better and better.  He is a funny, loving, conscientious little guy, and he loves to cuddle.  It is such a relief to see him adjusting.
• Abuela's help continues to be so appreciated.  Thank you so much, Mom, for being here to help us all out!





Christian, stealing juice from his brother's cup...busted!





Musculos!!!