Almari is getting potty training. Every morning, ca-ca are the first words out of her mouth. On Saturday, she even peed in the potty. Now we have to work on afternoons, etc. Alex seems to also use the toilet but I think at 16 months she is too young. She knows the lingo, she knows the routine but doesn't she get it.
Almari is saying more and more words which means so is Alex. Almari has learned STOP. It is so funny to hear her discipline people. She can be bossy, in a cute way. She gets nowhere bossing Alex but she does try. They both know timeout and we use it. My biggest complaint about is she is in everything and doesn't listen when told no.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
I think Almari is making Mami step it up
She woke up and the first thing she said was "Mami caca". Okay, I've failed at my week's goal of potty training. Yesterday we woke up and had to go to Abuela's so I skipped it. Then after lunch, I was busy with a new project so skipped it. So this morning, it seems like Almari took it upon herself to get this training started. She DID IT!!! I put her on the tiolet, gave her a book and in five minutes she was done. Who is training who??????
My first week as a SAHM
The first thing I have to say is being a SAHM is hard. The hours go by quickly but I don’t feel like I get anything done. Of course, I don’t have a set routine and I spent so much of this week running errands leftover from last week. I promised myself the first day home I would work on potty training but have yet to start. I decided I would start when we came back from our cruise. I think I have an excuse too handy too often L
My goals for next week are potty training and a daily schedule. PAC has one for the girls, so I’ll start there and then just add some of the chores for the girls. The one thing I hate is folding and putting away their clothes. Their laundry process never seems to end. Thankfully I don’t wash or dry it just put it away.
On Monday, I went to meet with two recruiters. I am hoping to be back working in three months. Staying home forever isn’t possible nor am I sure I would want to do it. I’ve worked since I was 14 and I THINK I want to work again.
We left for our cruise on Friday. It was a short four day cruise. I wanted a cruise where we had to do nothing. I didn’t even want to get off the ship at Nassau. We had fun in Nassau walking around, window shopping, rum tasting and visiting the zoo. I did more on the cruise then I had planned (considering my plan was never to leave the room!!!) but still relaxed and slept in every day.
It was hard to leave the girls but knowing they were with PAC, with Abuela’s help made it easy. PAC is beyond amazing. I am so glad that day back in June ’07 when he came and never left. God knew what he was doing. He made the months waiting for the girl’s easier and added fun to the mix. His patience with the girls is truly incredible. His love is evident in how he treats them and they love him back double.
We came home early Monday morning and walked into their room. Almari was just waking up. Seeing them was like WOW I LOVE THESE GIRLS.
My goals for next week are potty training and a daily schedule. PAC has one for the girls, so I’ll start there and then just add some of the chores for the girls. The one thing I hate is folding and putting away their clothes. Their laundry process never seems to end. Thankfully I don’t wash or dry it just put it away.
On Monday, I went to meet with two recruiters. I am hoping to be back working in three months. Staying home forever isn’t possible nor am I sure I would want to do it. I’ve worked since I was 14 and I THINK I want to work again.
We left for our cruise on Friday. It was a short four day cruise. I wanted a cruise where we had to do nothing. I didn’t even want to get off the ship at Nassau. We had fun in Nassau walking around, window shopping, rum tasting and visiting the zoo. I did more on the cruise then I had planned (considering my plan was never to leave the room!!!) but still relaxed and slept in every day.
It was hard to leave the girls but knowing they were with PAC, with Abuela’s help made it easy. PAC is beyond amazing. I am so glad that day back in June ’07 when he came and never left. God knew what he was doing. He made the months waiting for the girl’s easier and added fun to the mix. His patience with the girls is truly incredible. His love is evident in how he treats them and they love him back double.
We came home early Monday morning and walked into their room. Almari was just waking up. Seeing them was like WOW I LOVE THESE GIRLS.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Update for the last week of January 2009
Almari has always been a climber, so it didn’t surprise me that she fell out of bed on Wednesday night. She hit the tile hard but we didn’t find any injuries. She cried and it took me about 30 minutes to get her back into the crib. Almari trips and falls often because she doesn’t look where she is going, doesn’t understand you can’t climb on everything or runs full blast. She is doing it less and less, so maybe she is figuring out the world. The words we use the most with Almari are “don’t touch”, “get off” and the all-time favorite “no”.
Just a few minutes ago, we found blood on the floor. Philippe started searching on Almari because he found her playing with his razor (he had just come home and left his toiletry kit on the bed) but found nothing. Guess why? Alex was the guilty party. She must have nicked her thumb with the razor. Funny she didn’t cry or seem to care until we put a band-aid on it.
Alex is finding out about time-out and her tantrums. I started yesterday to put her in the “calm corner” until she stops the tears and settles down. During feedings, if she starts I just turn her chair to the side until she calms down. She has taken to slapping your hands when angry and this will not be acceptable. So time-out will help us reinforce this to her. She is one strong willed determined little girl. Stubborn, not Skye, should have been her middle name. The words we use the most with Alex are “stop”, “no, enough” and “no screaming”. As she learns to speak, we are hoping the crying and screaming diminish.
Saturday usually means errands. We went to Jared’s since Alex lost one of her diamond studs again. We decided to upgrade Almari to ½ carats, so we traded in Alex’s one earring toward a new pair. Alex will wear Almari’s earrings until she needs to be upgraded. Bryan bought a new toilet to replace the one in his bathroom. FINALLY, there will be a quiet and non-running toilet in there after 5 years. I had to pop into eye doctor to get my new glasses adjusted. The Dr. has been dying to see the girls, so we took them with us. They fell asleep as we pulled into the parking lot but that didn’t stop the Dr. and her daughter from coming to the car to see the girls.
Saturday around 4am, 6 had a Grand Mal seizure very similar to the one she had last February. It takes her so long to regain her strength. I fear she will work herself up and have a heart attack. Dr. Carmona wants to see her before we start her on meds, so I will take her in on Monday. Dr. Carmona (the best Vet ever) wasn’t working this weekend and we prefer him to see her over another vet. He understands her insanity. :-) Last time, after 4 days at doggie ER, Spinal tap, MRI, stress test, assorted tests and a bill of $4999.75 they found nothing wrong with her except mental issues.
Ana update – Friday was my last day at Claire’s. I can’t say I’m sad. I’ll miss seeing my friends daily but I’ve wanted out of Claire’s for at least 5 years. The money was good so it was hard to give it up but finally it was meant to happen. My leaving Claire’s gives Bryan the chance to “drive the bus” and guide the family’s future. I’m going to be a SAHM for a few weeks. I’m starting to look for a job but until Bryan’s firms up his ideas, it is hard for me to look for a new job. My first action as a SAHM is to potty train Almari. Maybe I can find ways to earn money from home!!!????!!!!!
Just a few minutes ago, we found blood on the floor. Philippe started searching on Almari because he found her playing with his razor (he had just come home and left his toiletry kit on the bed) but found nothing. Guess why? Alex was the guilty party. She must have nicked her thumb with the razor. Funny she didn’t cry or seem to care until we put a band-aid on it.
Alex is finding out about time-out and her tantrums. I started yesterday to put her in the “calm corner” until she stops the tears and settles down. During feedings, if she starts I just turn her chair to the side until she calms down. She has taken to slapping your hands when angry and this will not be acceptable. So time-out will help us reinforce this to her. She is one strong willed determined little girl. Stubborn, not Skye, should have been her middle name. The words we use the most with Alex are “stop”, “no, enough” and “no screaming”. As she learns to speak, we are hoping the crying and screaming diminish.
Saturday usually means errands. We went to Jared’s since Alex lost one of her diamond studs again. We decided to upgrade Almari to ½ carats, so we traded in Alex’s one earring toward a new pair. Alex will wear Almari’s earrings until she needs to be upgraded. Bryan bought a new toilet to replace the one in his bathroom. FINALLY, there will be a quiet and non-running toilet in there after 5 years. I had to pop into eye doctor to get my new glasses adjusted. The Dr. has been dying to see the girls, so we took them with us. They fell asleep as we pulled into the parking lot but that didn’t stop the Dr. and her daughter from coming to the car to see the girls.
Saturday around 4am, 6 had a Grand Mal seizure very similar to the one she had last February. It takes her so long to regain her strength. I fear she will work herself up and have a heart attack. Dr. Carmona wants to see her before we start her on meds, so I will take her in on Monday. Dr. Carmona (the best Vet ever) wasn’t working this weekend and we prefer him to see her over another vet. He understands her insanity. :-) Last time, after 4 days at doggie ER, Spinal tap, MRI, stress test, assorted tests and a bill of $4999.75 they found nothing wrong with her except mental issues.
Ana update – Friday was my last day at Claire’s. I can’t say I’m sad. I’ll miss seeing my friends daily but I’ve wanted out of Claire’s for at least 5 years. The money was good so it was hard to give it up but finally it was meant to happen. My leaving Claire’s gives Bryan the chance to “drive the bus” and guide the family’s future. I’m going to be a SAHM for a few weeks. I’m starting to look for a job but until Bryan’s firms up his ideas, it is hard for me to look for a new job. My first action as a SAHM is to potty train Almari. Maybe I can find ways to earn money from home!!!????!!!!!
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