Dear Jen,

Please forgive me for not posting as often. You should come over and baby sit so I can have some time to blog and upload pictures. LOL.

Love Always,

Chris (Supermom)

12 days too long

Ok...it's been a while, I know. I keep getting requests to update, so here we go. Bobby is still 9 years old. He starts school soon, like really soon. He will be a fourth grader this year. I know I say that time flies, but in all honesty it REALLY flies. Juliana is now 16 months. Her personality is shining through. She's learning how to talk more. She says Bobby (Bob-um), Daddy (Dad-um), baby (ummm...it sounds like baby), and Mom (Mum). She is in love with her brother and baby sister. There has been a few times that she's hurt herself and she's calling out for Bobby to come make her feel better. I love that. I love that he comes running to help her like he's her knight in shining armor. She tries, and almost succeeds, in smothering her baby sister...with kisses of course. If Baby Baby is within reach, you better believe that Juliana is trying to rock her, feed her, kiss her, hug her, and I have even seen her try to pick her up. It's the sweetest thing. I really hope these two like each other later on in life. Baby Baby is 4 months old, almost 5. She just went to the doctor and weighed in at 12.7lbs and is 24 inches long. She is growing beautifully and there are no concerns regarding her growth at this time. The doctor says she is still on the small side, but she's consistent. She may just be petite, like her mom. Ok, ok...I'm just kidding.

My mom ended up taking Bobby and Juju with her to Mexico. It was bittersweet to not have them here. Robert and I needed the break, but the house was almost too quiet. Baby Baby was basking in the attention. All that was owed to her from her sister stealing it was paid back in those 12 days. Juliana is quite the attention hog.

You would have thought that Robert and I would have been taking advantage those 12 days and being active, but it felt good to just stay home. My mom said Juliana wouldn't leave her side and made everyday tasks difficult. Bobby had a blast because he had a little bit more freedom down there than he gets here. He came back determined to learn and speak Spanish fluently. We practice a lot more now. We did hang out with friends, but nothing serious. No serious, woooo hooo partying. Things are way different now with 3 kids. I don't like being away from home for too long. I feel as if I am missing things in their lives when I'm not with them. I rush home right after work and dread when I need to make a stop at the grocery store or something. I like time away, such as "me" time, or date nights with Robert, but 12 days with 2/3rds gone...wasn't as pleasant as I thought it would have been. Our lives are different now. Robert and I live, eat, and breathe family. We keep friends nearby who are like family to us. You would think I would be jumping at the opportunity to get out the house without the kids, but it's opposite. Watching my kids interact with one another makes my heart smile on a daily basis.

I know what everyone really wants is pictures. I'll get on it. I'd like to say CONGRATULATIONS to my cousin Linda on the birth of her baby, Isabella. She's just like me with 2 girls born within a year of each other. It's difficult, but fun at the same time. Good luck, Sema!

guilty relief

It's been a long time since I have posted anything. Things at home have gotten even busier. I returned to work without incident. I feel guilty saying it, but it's kind of like a relief. I miss my kids and I wish I could stay home and take care of them, but there is something about getting up, getting ready, putting on some make up and conversing with other people about different things. Going to work gives me a chance to remember that I am not just a mom. Often times we, as mothers, forget that. I have also started school. I am taking online classes at the University of Phoenix. That is something that I have wanted to do for a while. People have asked, "Why not wait until things get easier and you have more time?" Well, because with 3 kids I don't think things will get easier any time soon. No one ever really has "time", so I said, I might as well do it now. So far, things are going great! Bobby and Robert both hold the girls down while I'm "at school".

As far as a baby sitter, we were fortunate enough to have the owner of the house that we rent, Ana, come over and watch them. Bobby doesn't even have to leave. She was willing to keep them all here. She comes over 3 days out of the week. They stay in the comfort on their own home. I honestly thought she was going to quit after the first day. Baby baby is quite the cry baby. Ana has the experience and patience to deal with cry babies. I know this is temporary because she is looking for real work. In the mean time I will appreciate her and all she does! My mom also helps out by watching them on her days off. She barely gets any time to herself but is still willing to occupy her time with all 3 of her grandchildren. Makes me want more. I'm joking!!

Summertime is here and it feels like fall or spring. We have only had a handful of summer days. It hasn't given us a chance to take the kids places. It has been too chilly for Baby Baby to be out and about. Which reminds me...people who complain all winter long about how cold it is and then summer days with 90 degree heat come in and they complain that it's too hot don't make any sense to me. We have frigid, long, winters so we can appreciate hot, sunny, humid, summer days. If you don't like it, I suggest moving out of the Midwest!

All my kids are healthy and growing. Baby Baby is already 3 months old! Time is just passing us by.

Oh! Before I forget, I would like to say CONGRATULATIONS to Jen and Stan on their brand spanking new baby boy, Henry! He is so cute and hopefully my daughters will be able to have a playmate.

PICTURES

it's almost that time

June 17th today or at least for a little longer it is. The point is- is that it's almost the 23rd. I have found a sitter, actually my mother in law found her. Her name is Rosi and she's her neighbor. She will be taking care of my two little ones. My mother in law assures me that she is a good person and that my girls are in good hands. I hope so. If anything were to happen to my girls (God forbid) someone will be hurt badly. I trust my mother in laws judgement so I'm sure everything will work out. Plus, she's right next door and Robert or any family member can stop by and check in on them.

So, Alisia is now 2 and a half months old. For her 2 month check up she weighed 9.5 lbs and was 22 inches long. My we have come a long way from her teeny tiny 5.11 lbs at birth. She is still small but growing and gaining weight beautifully. That was the docs main concern. Her diet consists of nothing but breast milk. I learned at the doctor visit that although breast milk is the best thing for babies, they lack vitamin D. She gave me some in liquid form that I'm supposed to give her daily, but it's harder than it seems. She spits it ALL out. I don't give her a bottle unless we go somewhere or I leave for a few hours. I hardly ever leave the house. With two small children by the time I get ready to leave on my own, I'm beat. It's a hard job!

Juliana is also growing. We don't think that this girl will ever lose her appetite. She's a serious fan of eating and she will let you know it. She is such a good girl and melts my hearts. I'm sure gonna miss her when I go back to work. I am already looking forward to my days off. Her vocabulary is expanding. She says Bobby and it sounds like Bob-hmm. She loves her baby sister so much she tries to smother her. This morning she wanted to be so close to her she sat on her face. Of course it wasn't for long. I grabbed her before there was any damage. Alisia just laid there stunned.

Bobby is out of school for summer break and he loves being able to sleep in. That won't last much longer because come Tuesday he will be staying with my brother during the day. He has he option of spending the night to avoid getting up early in the morning. I'm sure he will take that. I have to wait to start working again to enroll him in anything because we are on a super tight budget. He wants to take swimming classes. My mom wants to take him and Juju to Mexico for 2 weeks. I hope I am able to send them along. I want them to spend time with my Grandparents.

Oh! I know...I know... Pictures. Got it. I will do that tomorrow because this supermom has to go to bed.

any suggestions?

Today is May 26th. I am supposed to return to work on June 23rd. I am seriously thinking of going AWOL. Who wants to go back to work after spending time at home with their 2 little babies?? I sure don't. I like staying home because then I see everything my daughters do instead of hearing about it or getting a phone call. Juliana is slowly learning more words and she's even devoloped an evil laugh. It's the funniest thing when she's waking up and "talking" to herself and then I hear "AH AH AH AHHHH". She sounds like The Count from Sesame Street. My baby baby, Alisia, is staying up longer now during the day and sleeping longer through the night (thank God!). I can't believe that 8 weeks ago she only weighed 5 lbs 11 ounces. She is really growing fast.

I have about a month left. I am not counting down the days and I would like to know if there is a way to slow down time. If anybody out there has any suggestions, please let me know.

P.S. The only way I'd be able to stay home is if I won the lottery and I am yet to buy a ticket.

PICTURES, PICTURES, PICTURES

Her first time wearing a dress.

Getting ready to go.

Sisters sleeping.

Me and my beautiful daughter.




















Where's Alisia?

and an update...finally!

Time has gone by and my baby baby Alisia is now close to 7 weeks. For her one month appointment she had gained enough weight to keep her doctor happy! On May 4th she weighed 7.8lbs. Almost what Juliana weighed at birth. It's crazy to look at her and see her so tiny and then remember how small she was at birth. She is staying up for longer periods of time now. She even smiles every so often, but only for her dad. She loves to take baths and has quite the appetite. I love being at home with her and Juliana. I wish I could afford to stay home with them.

Juliana's personality is really shining through. She is such a funny girl I think she gets her sense of humor from me! She has also developed an attitude, and if you ask Robert he will say that's from me too. She tends to become jealous at times, but I've noticed it's when she's tired or hungry. She needs instant gratification. Juliana gets angry now. And when she is you know it. She throws herself back, but she is smart about it because she will only do it if the landing is soft or someone is there to catch her. Terrible twos? She just turned one!!!!

Bobby is finishing up his 3rd grade year at Woodland. He got 3 A's and 3 B's on his last report card. He has stayed pretty consistent all year long. He turned 9 on last week and we took him to Wisconsin Dells. Since so much has changed we figured we had to something really special for him. The only thing he asked is if we go back to the Dells, he would like to bring a friend next time.

Life in the Garcia household remains hectic! Especially when Angie is here. Being a mother is a thankless job, but I know that in the end, if I do it right, it will pay off.

I will post pictures soon. I know that's all you people want. :)

swine flu?

I am super sick. I went to the emergency room yesterday night. I have a fever, body aches, head ache, chills, and my throat hurts. It all started the night of the 27th with a sore throat...the following morning I was done for. I almost had Robert leave his job to come home and take care of me. He did stay home today. It's a good thing because I can't even pick up Juliana.

My sister in law took me to the ER last night. They asked me all kinds of questions, one being do you think you were exposed. My aunt just got back from vacation in Mexico, but she seemed in good health when I saw her on Friday. They made us wear masks and closed the door to the room. I was a little concerned when all that happened. In order for them to check for flu they stick this very thin q-tip looking thing way up your nose. That was a very ugly feeling. I thought the nurse was gonna touch my brain. They sent it to the lab and everything cleared OK. I don't even have the regular flu, much less the swine flu. I have a viral syndrome, whatever that means. They sent me home with instructions to take Tylenol and drink lots of fluids. Man, am I in pain. Hopefully, I don't pass this on to the rest of my family.

i lied.

When I previously posted that it wasn't that bad...that was me looking at the glass half full. I thought I had it under control, but the truth is it's hard. Having 2 little babies is probably the hardest thing I have ever done. Alisia sleeps most of the day. She barely cries unless she's hungry or wet. Even then her cries are soft. She is a piece of cake. Juliana on the other hand...she has found a new skill. She looks for pens, pencils, crayons and other writing utensils. She found a red crayon in Bobby's room and left her signature on his wall, in my room, on the living room floor, and on the couch. She is also walking really well now and I tend to lose her occasionally. Please don't call DCFS. My house is small so I find her quickly. I just know when all is quiet, she is up to no good.

My mom kept her overnight so I could catch up on sleep. I can assure you that I have given up on sleep. I realized a few days ago that I won't be able to have a full nights rest for another couple of years. Juliana isn't here at the moment and I miss her like crazy. I spoke to my mom earlier and she let me know that she was practicing her writing and left her mark on the bathroom floor.

I know I have been slacking. I will try to post pictures of the baby baby soon. Hang tight...I'm sleepy. :)

birthday pics!

Julian turned 1 recently, and this is how it went...

Special day requires special hair do. She's rocking teeny tiny pony tails.

Some of her friends and Angie.





This is for me? Hmmmm.....

Take that thing off and let me at it!

The end result.

it's not that bad......

So, who has time to blog? I sure don't. I have a one year old who is crazy (just like her mama) and a newborn that eats like a bottomless pit. Bobby and Robert get to escape the madness during the day. I want to escape.

We celebrated Mamita's birthday with a few people over, food, and cake. I'll have to post a few pictures of that soon. She is walking by herself. She would only walk if someone was waiting for her on the other end, but now, she just takes off!!! I am so so proud of her. It makes me realize that time goes by too fast.

Alisia gained 3 ounces the last time we went to the doctor. The doctor felt that wasn't good enough and requested we go back on Friday for another weight check. She said that if she didn't gain the weight she wanted her to, she wants me to supplement with formula. I would rather not, but we will tackle that on Friday.

Bobby brought home another EXCELLENT report card. I couldn't be prouder. He's been pretty consistent all year long. I just hope he continues in this path. As long as I'm around, he WILL continue in this path.

Being at home with 2 small children is not that hard. It's a lot of work, I'll admit that. I still wouldn't change it for the world. My house constantly looks like it threw up, sometimes I don't get out of my PJ's or even put on makeup. There have been days where I almost forget to shower. But I love being at home with my girls.

babies times 3

one year difference

the loves of my life



such sweet faces

proud daddy and all his babies

ONE Ounce!

Day 4 of Alisia's life. Today we went to the doctor. When we were discharged from the hospital she had lost 5 ounces (which is normal in newborns). Today the doctor said she had gained an ounce. Not much but it's something. Other than that she is eating, crying, and pooping! She eats every 2 to 4 hours around the clock. Twice she has woken up every hour for a feeding. Rough! I felt tired before but since I am not at work, I can't nap anymore.

This morning I was feeding Alisia at about 4am and she had gotten the hiccups. Juliana heard her, shot up out of bed and starting cracking up loudly. She thought Alisia's hiccups were the funniest thing. When Alisia cries, Juliana thinks it's funny. I do think that Juliana knows that she is her sister. She will come close to her and try to lay her head on her. Mamita just doesn't understand that her head makes up the majority of her baby sister.

Bobby needed a break from all the baby business and spent the night at my mom's. Actually, he wanted to go to my niece's quinceaneara and since we weren't gonna go (it's too soon to be out and about partying it up, even though everything in me really wants a Blue Moon beer!), my mom said she would take him. I know my grandparents are in from Mexico for the party. I just hope they meet my daughter before they go. I think my aunt and uncle from Houston are here too.

Next week is Mamita's FIRST BIRTHDAY!!! APRIL 8TH! We obviously aren't going all out like we would like to, but we will definitely celebrate with food, cake, and ice cream. We owe her a big birthday bash...hopefully next year.

introducing.....

Alisia Mercedes Garcia

born on March 31, 2009 at 4:25pm

5 lbs 11 oz and 17 1/2 inches long.

She is small but doing well. She is a little on the furry side, but I'm sure that will go away sooner or later. She is a Garcia. She looks like her father and has her father's features...ahem...the ears. She reminds me of Bobby when he was first born. We have decided that we are not going to call her "tiny" or "chiquita" or "half pint". We are going to call her "big girl" and other names like that so she doesn't develop a complex. Just kidding. Whatever we call her, it will be done with lots of love. Juliana hasn't met her sister yet and I can't wait to see what she does. She will be here this afternoon.

I will post more later. Thanks to all for the well wishes and phone calls and text messages. I can't wait for everyone to meet her.

guess what we're doing!

I am in the labor and delivery room at Lake Forest Hospital. Pretty soon, we will meet baby baby! According to the ultrasound today, she is about 5.9 lbs. Her heartbeat sounds strong! I am hooked up to the NST monitor that watches her heart and my contractions. My mom will be here later once things start picking up. Wish us luck and pray for a healthy beautiful baby!!!

day at the park

brocolli and cauliflower

bath time is a family affair

911 please hold, i'm napping

Ok, so I have been slacking a little. Seriously, I am just worn out. I take 2 naps and go to bed early and still...it feels like I just can't get enough rest. I try to sleep at work, but the phones keep me up. Sometimes I wish 911 had voicemail. If you have an emergency, please leave a message and someone will call you back to address your issue. Yea, right!

Right now I am going to the doctor twice a week. According to my ultrasound that was supposed to confirm my due date, the doctor saw that baby baby is a little smaller than she should be and my amniotic fluids looked low. Besides that she seems healthy, just smaller. It's still scary to hear things like that. My doctor scared me even more when he said he wanted to induce that Monday (March 16th). I ended up going for a Level 2 Ultrasound and an NST that same day. That doctor also said that the baby was small. She suggested I be induced within the next 2 weeks. So that's where we are at. Playing it appointment by appointment. One thing that is for sure is that my doctor said we definitely won't go past the 9th of April.

My kids, Bobby is still auditioning for the play at his school and they are studying the Pioneers. He's really interested in history and surprises me with the facts he learns. Mama has TWO teeth now and it looks like 2 more are coming in. Angie is Angie and still a super handful. I found out that she is scared of birds and refused to go outside and play with Bobby today. We are going to the park later so they can leave some of that energy there.

Oh! I forgot. My cousins surprised me the other night. We get together every once in a while to eat dinner and just have an evening of good food and laughs. We planned for March 20th at the Olive Garden in Gurnee. My BFF called and said, pick me up, I'm going. I didn't think anything of it. We got there first because of course...the rest of the "P's" are always in super slack mode. When I saw my aunts come in, I still didn't think anything of it. I just figured Lydia had extended the invite. I was actually being a crab ass because I was tired and starving. They sat us down after a long wait. We ordered and then Lydia said she had an announcement. I was being a smart ass and started joking saying, "Ok, who's pregnant...come on, give it up...." Then Lydia said it was for me. They had collected money and gave it to me for the double stroller I will need. I was completely caught off guard. I started crying because acts of kindness like that hardly ever happen to me. I am very thankful that they planned that for me and I still get emotional thinking about it. I love my family and I wanted to take this time to thank you guys one more time. Thank you P's and T's!!!!

34 weeks and stuff

Today makes 34 weeks! I have a month and a half left. They are gonna fly by. Baby baby is constantly reminding me that it's almost time because she's running out of room. I get jabbed in the ribs all throughout the day. Sometimes I sit and watch her roll a foot (I'm assuming it's a foot) across my belly. It's the weirdest thing but at the same time it makes me emotional. I can't wait to hold her.

I will have another ultrasound to confirm my due date on March 16th. I just hope the doctor doesn't push back my date beyond the 16th of April. If that happens I will have to do Castor oil, lots of walking, and more of Robert's favorite past time (wink wink). I'm ready to go!

Mama got her first tooth and she has another one peeking through. She still won't let anyone see them so don't get offended if you ask her and she turns away. She's shy like her mother.

Bobby has ISAT's at school this week and he says he hasn't had any trouble with them. The teacher sent home a letter saying there really isn't a way to help them study because it is pretty much a review of everything they have learned. He was a little nervous, but I'm sure he will do fine. Next up is auditioning for a play at his school. We are gonna get to it this weekend and make him the best turtle anyone has ever seen.

Robert and I are in the process of looking for a car that will fit all the kids safely. Two car seats takes up a lot of room. Oh! NO MINI VAN's...so please don't suggest that. I am not ready for a mini van.

where a kid can be a kid

Today, my bff, Jesika, Rob, and I had planned to take the kids out for a while. We did dinner and then took them to Chuck E Cheese for a little while. We let them run wild and tire themselves out so when bed time came around, we wouldn't have any problems. All was good. She and I got the chance to converse and the kids had a great time. That is until.....one of the twins was upset because another girl was hogging one of the games. The twin waited patiently to use her two little tokens but the other little girl took her time. She came back upset that she wasn't getting a turn. Jesika and I both looked over and saw an older woman standing behind her. I said to Jes, here, I'll take her. I walked over with the twin and stood patiently for a while. The little girl got off and I expected the older woman to walk away with her. It threw me off when the woman began to put tokens in the machine. After about 15 tokens, I asked her...politely, "Can you please let her have a turn?". She sternly said to me, "Sure, after I'm done." I was taken aback due to the fact that any other right minded adult would have said ok. The woman continued to deposit tokens and play away. I stood there in disbelief!! The twin was disappointed and Jesika came as reinforcement. I would have understood if this woman had her granddaughter and was playing with her, but she was by herself. In this situation I would have given up my spot for a little girl to play as I'm sure most of you would have too. In the end this woman finally stopped playing. Words were exchanged and she dropped the f bomb all the way back to her table. It took her longer to argue with us than to just let the twin use her 2 tokens.

ROUND 2- Her daughter came to our table after and asked which one of us had threatened her mom. She threatened to call the police on us. I told her to quit talking about it and do it. In the end the police weren't called but this woman and the group she was with watched our every move. On their way out they all gave us the stink eye...one by one. We laughed it off. They were still upset about it. The Chuck E Cheese worker apologized for the situation and gave the girls more tokens. We were just trying to use up the last of them so we could go home. We walked out shortly after them and Jesika had to call her daughter's father to meet us in the parking lot...just in case. All was good and we were safe.

I guess I just don't get why an adult would act like that. She was selfish and the whole thing was uncalled for. But now I understand why people catch fights at Chuck E Cheese and then post them on youtube. If you hurt my child or the children that mean the world to me, expect me to react. The twin just wanted to use her two little tokens. It wouldn't have hurt the old hag to let her do that and then return to the game after she was done. Problem solved. I know people lack common sense, but if you are in an establishment where the motto is "where a kid can be a kid", don't take that from them because behind that small child waiting patiently, there is a parent ready to ensure their happiness. Jesika, you're my ride or die girl!

tooth, spring, octu-mom, hormones

Guess what!! Her tooth has cut through. It is the cutest little thing I have ever seen. She is kind of shy about it because she really won't let anyone look at it. You kind of have to catch a glimpse when you can. Trick her sort of. I have to pretend like I am going to give her food and pull down her bottom lip. It's a little on the mean side because I know how she is when it comes to her food. I tried taking a picture while she slept to show everyone but it didn't come out right. As soon as she smiles wide enough to show it off, you better believe I am posting that picture. We can't wait for her to start biting us!!

We have a lot to look forward to in the next few months. Mamita is turning 1, baby baby should be here soon after, my mother and brother's birthdays, then Bobby's 9th birthday, and last but certainly not least, Robert's birthday which also kicks off the summer! We will always have busy spring season's. I will also get to spend 3 wonderful months at home with my family. I intend to take the entire 12 weeks off allowed by FMLA after baby baby is born.

I know I will have my hands full with Juliana and baby baby. Bobby is just a big help and a GREAT big brother to Juliana. I'm sure he will adapt well with a new baby. What does worry me a little is how we will manage. I wonder if "Octu-mom" thought about these things when she decided to have 6 embryos implanted. Having one child is life changing let alone two back to back. Now, give birth to 8 at the same time AND have 6 more at home?! I can't imagine what that woman was thinking or going through now. It's just overwhelming and I'm not even in her situation.

I have things to do now. I start getting things ready for the next day at around this time. I like to go to bed early so I am not a crab ass at work. Whatever good mood I may be in is usually gone by the time I step out of my car in the morning anyway. So, I blame it on the hormones. It works because then Robert doesn't have to deal with my attitude alone. I share it with everyone. Muhahaha.

here's some pictures for your enjoyment

the gift that keeps on giving

Little has happened since the last time I wrote. I will be 32 weeks pregnant on Thursday. You know what that means, right? 8 weeks left. Woo hoo! I have to go to my doctor every two weeks until my 36th week. Then I will have to go every week until I give birth. My doctor said that we will more than likely have to do another ultrasound, only because there was a discrepancy in my due date. That will happen mid March sometime.

Robert and I had parent/teacher/student conference last week at Bobby's school. I can't complain because Bobby's report card was exceptional. His teacher had nothing but praises. I think we are doing something right. I'm a little strict on my parenting when it comes to him. I may even be over protective at times. Ok, ok...I am VERY over protective. It's only because he is my child and I have to protect what's mine. I'm like a lioness. RAWR!

Valentine's Day... We were planning on going to dinner and a movie but we didn't end up having a baby sitter. It was ok because I knew anywhere we went was going to be crowded. We were at home with the kids and it was nice. I gave them all cards and some small gifts. I bet you're wondering what I got. Well, Robert got me a blender!!! I laugh when I think about it because it was one of those gifts that was really for him. He had been wanting a blender since he broke our last one. For those of you that don't know, Robert, is the one that cooks for us. He is a good cook and I really appreciate that from him. A blender is a gift that will keep on giving. I just want him to get in the kitchen and make me a smoothie! I also got some Valentine's themed socks. Ummm...they didn't fit. My favorite was my monkey slippers. I wouldn't have chosen them for me, but I really like them. Robert knows me and knows what make me happy. It really doesn't take much. Feed me and let me sleep every once in a while. :)

b**** session

According to my calculations in am 30 weeks pregnant. I swear time is stuck on slow. Does it feel slow to everyone else or no? Maybe it's because I only had a small window of time to not be pregnant after Mama. I just can't wait to wear normal clothes. Pants with zippers and buttons and shirts that don't ride up and expose my belly. I can't wait to sleep on my stomach. I am looking forward to being able to run again or even walk fast. I can't do either without feeling like my baby is gonna just fall out. I'd like to have a beer or a glass of wine after a long day. Or how 'bout just be able to have my son wrap his arms around me when he hugs me. It's quite the challenge nowadays.

Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of perks to being pregnant. People are usually nicer. I get to park in the front of the police station versus parking in the employee lot. Which really isn't that bad of a walk. I use my belly as a mini table to prop up a bowl of ice cream or the remote and my cell phone. How about the pregnant girl parking at the mall? I am yet to find a spot. Robert is always willing to go get my craving of the week if I ask him to. If I want to eat lunch twice, everyone understands that the second meal is for the occupant. I guess I shouldn't complain.

Basically, what it comes down to is that I can't wait to hold #3. I can't wait to meet her and look at her teeny tiny face. I can't wait for her to meet her siblings. Bobby will be the big brother and protector and she and Juliana will be best friends. I am just hoping that baby baby looks like me. At this time I am 0 for 2.

I would just like it known that we will NOT be trying for Irish triplets.

Comments

I guess I had the wrong setting on the comments section. I went ahead and corrected that in case anyone decided they wanted to leave a comment. I know a few of you have tried and were unsuccessful. Now you don't have to put in your SSN, place and time of birth, e-mail address, and mother's maiden name.

Cause they are so cute!

Just enjoy their faces. I know I do.

The Gathering

I had people gather at my house for Super Bowl Sunday. It wasn't a party. It was a GATHERING for a VIEWING. I made sure that everyone knew that. It was a good time and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.

My daughter was sick with a fever Saturday afternoon into Sunday. It didn't dawn on my that she may be teething. I just figured she would be like her brother and get her first tooth after her first year. My friend, Jesika is the one who suggested it. I put my finger in her mouth and I felt her bottom gums swollen. I think we should be seeing her first pearly white anytime now. It makes me happy but at the same time, it makes me feel as if time is just flying by. When I look at Bobby, I see the subtle changes that he's going through, physically, mentally, and emotionally. He's growing up quickly. Robert and I make sure to remember that he is still a child and not an adult in a small body. I am amazed by him and how he is. He surprises me with his vocabulary and his understanding of events. He's only 8, but I feel that he's a lot more mature than that.

For those of you who know me, know that I have 3 BFF's. Jesika, Vida, and Janessa. I love them with all of my heart and wouldn't trade them for the world. When people say that blood is thicker than water, it's because they haven't been as lucky as me to have girls like them in their lives. I consider these girls my family and as long as they let me be in their lives, I will.


I know today's posting is a little off. I feel a little distracted and I'm not sure why. Maybe it was all the yelling we did. Maybe it's because I am super tired. Or maybe it's because I know that tomorrow, it's back to the grind I go. I really enjoyed my weekend with my friend's and family.

Before I go, I would like to say Happy Birthday to one of my favorite aunts in law, Candelaria Malaria! Happy 28th Birthday! We love you. ;)

11 weeks

Quick update: I had a doctor appointment today. It turns out I have 11 weeks left. What is going on? My original due date was March 30th, 2009. Then they pushed it back to April 16th. I'm patiently waiting...Good things come to those who wait, right? C'mon good things!!!

P.S. My fingers are swollen right now.

whoa!

I just wanted to let people know that I think I am taking this "eating for two" thing over board. I ate dinner today like it was going out of style. Manny made Chicken Alfredo and invited us over. Of course, we couldn't pass up the opportunity. I was starving and ,therefore, ate more than I probably should have. Dinner was good. But now I need to roll my butt off the couch and into the shower.

I can't wait to give birth. I am feeling EXTREMELY heavy these days. There are pains where there was wasn't any pain before, and my fingers feel swollen all the time. I have about 10 weeks left. I know they will fly by. Then the baby baby will be here and Robert and I will be enjoying sleepless nights. Wait! We already have those.

Uneventful Weekend

The weekend came and went in a blink of an eye. I swear more hours need to be added to the day. We had Angie this weekend and by the time Sunday came around, we are exhausted! Between Juliana and Angie I barely have time to breathe. Those girls keep me busy. On top of running around after those two, with the extra weight I am carrying, I get winded pretty easily. Come Sunday night it all caught up to me.

This weekend was pretty uneventful. Friday, I worked and so did Robert. Angie was dropped of at 6pm. Saturday I worked, Robert stayed home with the girls, and Bobby spent the night at my mom's (Mima's). Titi Vida picked up Bobby Saturday afternoon and took him out for a while with Jesika and all the girls. My son is surrounded by nothing but estrogen! Poor kid. By the time I had made it home from work on Saturday, Robert looked beat and was in dire need of a break. We switched. He took a nap and I chased the girls. My daughter is at the point where she wants to taste everything and will stop at nothing. She is so curious right now that I think she would purposely let herself fall off the couch or bed just to see what it feels like. Luckily, we haven't had her fall off anything in a while. Mama's (Juliana) favorite "game" at the moment is take everything out of the diaper bag or the drawer or the purse and then on to the next. It's funny, but a pain to clean up after. Angie is 3 years old and requires so much attention. She asks a lot of questions and follows me everywhere. If I do my hair, she wants her hair done. If I wash dishes, she wants to help. I try to keep her busy so she doesn't get bored.

Funny story...I had asked Robert to just give me 30 uninterrupted minutes in the shower. I asked him to handle the kids so I can just get lost in my thoughts. He said ok. Not even 10 minutes into my hot, steaming shower, Angie comes knocking. "Christina, I have to go pee." I tell her to come in (we only have one bathroom). I didn't want for an accident to happen. She uses the restroom and I tell her to wait for me outside if she is done. She says, "can I sing the ABC's?" I say, "Sure, as soon as I'm out." She took that as an oppourtunity to belt out her best American Idol ABC's. She kept me company for the rest of my shower and then demanded I sing with her. When Robert came to get her it was too late, we were into our 4th ABC's and we were moving on to the "Itsy Bitsy Spider".

Saturday night was Manny's (my brother in law) birthday celebration. Robert stayed home and gave me a chance to go out and socialize for a while. It came to me that I am no longer that girl I once was. Staying out late and bar hopping takes up too much energy. Especially, after the bar fight that cleared out most of the establishment. By the way, I see Manny and Karina (my sister in law) in a completely different way. I was proud of them. I'll keep it at that. They know what I'm talking about. ;) GO PACQUIAO!

Sunday we invited ourselves over for breakfast at my inlaws. We had eggs, chuletas, tortillas de harina, and salsa. After breakfast, we just stayed. I had been craving brats for a while. Manny's friends came over and we ate them for dinner. They were deeeeelish! We didn't leave the house until about 8pm.

For the weekend being so uneventful, it feels as if we did a lot. Maybe next weekend, Robert and I will have a chance to go on a date...

Thanks for reading!

expanding

I see this is the new "in" thing to keep family and friends up to date, so I figured, why not? Let's give it a try. I can hear my mom in the back of my head saying, "y si todas tus amigas se brincan de una cliff, tu tambien lo harias?!". I wouldn't because she has taught me well, but either way, Welcome to my life!

Let me give you a run down of the Garcia 6. That consists of me, my main squeeze Robert, our handsome and smart son, Bobby, the light of our lives, Juliana, Angelina ballerina, and "baby baby" (still cooking). This all started back in 1998. I saw Robert and his mom at IC church in his Navy uniform and he caught my eye. I have to admit I was smitten by him. He just looked so prim and proper, I think I may have drooled a little bit. I didn't see him again until we started school at CLC that same year. We began dating and I fell in love. We had Bobby in 2000 and married a month later. From then on, things were a little rough. We split up for a few years and Angie came along. We were finally legally divorced in January of 07 only to heat things up in June of 07. By July, I had become pregnant with my daughter, Juliana. Little did I know she would be the glue that would keep us together. It was a difficult "restart" for Robert and I, but we made it. I was determined to have my family back together and here we are. I am pregnant with baby #3 due in April. Yep, another April baby. This baby is due April 16th. Eight days after Juliana's 1st birthday. Man, did we move quickly. So, you see Bobby went from being an only child to having a house full of siblings. All sisters at that. I know for those of you that don't know the entire story, you might be a little confused. Angie, is my step-daughter, Robert's daughter. We have her every Wednesday for dinner, and every other weekend from Friday to Sunday, but our love for her is constant. It's been a whirlwind these past two years. Bobby has had a lot of adjusting to do. I can tell you that he seems to stable and I know he loves his sisters. He was hoping baby #3 would be a boy, but it looks like he will forever be my one and only prince. There has been a lot of expanding (and it's not just my belly) that we have done in such a short period of time.

We have had a lot of changes. Some we weren't expecting and other's that we have had to fight for. It hasn't been easy as things aren't usually handed to us. We have hit lows but it seems to me that right now, we are cruising at a comfortable altitude only to try and reach higher. I am happy with where my life has taken me thus far. Maybe if we won the lottery I'd be even happier, but I know that money doesn't buy you happiness. Plus, I hear you have to play the lottery in order to win. I guess I should start soon. But for now I count my blessings and I am thankful for what we have. I love my family!