First Time Pumpkin saw Snow

2010….

So close…

So close is a good way to describe this end of the year.
It is funny how transitions sneak up on me, even though they are so blatantly obvious. Apparently I am stressed about the change of jobs and did not even noticed it. It is possible that I have lived in a constant state of anxiety over the past years, that I don’t even notice it when the level gets bumped up, until, it affects my body somehow. For one, my hormones are wacked. I had a bit of trouble sleeping. Overthinking things? Sure, but that is normal. Not normal is not being able to sleep. It happened only a few times, so I am not too worried.
Had to see my Dr. today because I had a reaction to immunotherapy a couple weeks back. I am talking about this so much, but after my Dr.’s visit, I think the whole episode made an impact on me. It was an anaphylactic attack. Yep, I could have died. That is not the part that bothers me, but yet, the fact that I was alone with the kids when it happened. It would have scared them so much…. The Dr. mentioned that the fact that I did not freaked out helped because although I could not breath through my nose, my throat did not close up. And, I guess, my blood pressure also did not fall to dangerous levels and I probably only lost a little bit of oxygen from my brain. Oh, the drama. I always wanted to see or know how one of those attacks were like, and now, I do. It seems strange but I am kind of proud of the whole episode. In a humbling way of course. I really had no clue I was having an attack. Somehow, by God’s  grace it did not occurred to me that I could be having a anaphylatic attack. God’s grace and lack of oxygen in my brain, perhaps. Anyways, driving with the kids to CVS was probably not the best choice, as I could have passed out driving, but again, the lack of oxygen…. The Dr. said: most people, when having an attack, drive to the ER instead of the pharmacy. My first thought was that there was something wrong with my blood pressure, so I needed to check it. The second thought was that if I did go down in public, it would save my children from the whole “having to call 911 because mom is unresponsive” experience. But all in all, I am so thankful I did not go into shock, and I did not have to go to the ER….. I am still paying the bill for Pumpkin’s last visit…. (note to self- describe lost tooth episode).
Fotos do Dia de Acao de Gracas!

We saw Santa!

New big bike!

Entao eh Natal!

Merry Christmas!

She loves performing! Just wait until she is in dance class! I think she will love it and I can't wait to get her in a tutu!
We were laughing because she has all this mannerisms, and she does realize that she is being watched.
Now, my boy, yep.... I think she would much rather be behind the scenes writing the play than up in the front! Well, he said so: he wants to be a director! But it really does not seem like he cares or realizes that everyone is watching... it was pretty funny....

 

 

I did it!

I finally closed my Facebook. I have been wanting to do that for a while, and now, I it's done. And it is liberating! I am the kind of person that can spend hours on the net, looking through videos and pictures, and I forgot real life. So I will be posting more (hopefully) so that I can leave a record of things for my kiddos.

Well, Jujube got to go to one of those princess makeover birthday parties - her best friend! And it was pretty cute. She could have picked a dress, but she liked her outfit so much she did not want to change it.

Pumpkin is growing sooo fast. He has gotten better at roller blading, but still has not learned how to ride a bike. We really need to work on it.

One of my favorite times is nighttime when I put Jujube to bed. She is hilarious! I know a lot of parents dread that time, but she is so funny. I need to post some stories.

This week we also had the kids' Christmas plays! The school was full both days! So blessed by the teachers and principal ;)

We practiced a lot, but I think it turned out pretty good! I was a little sharp at the end, but all for the Glory of God!

A New Year

The kids started school last Tuesday and I cannot believe C Pumpkin is already in first grade! He was so excited about being back and he said “this will be the best week ever!”

He said his friends are better then last year and I think he had a great time!

Jujube wanted her ears pierced, so Bia and I took her to do it. She was so ready she did not shed one tear! She is so grown up… She also did not cry when I took her to get her vaccines, and that was a bit scary.

Pumpkin started having homework this week, and it was already hard to get him to do it…. boy, does he hate it!

I am still considering putting him on a year-round swimming class but financially I don’t know if it feasible…. He is a good little fish, though, and he does want to do it.

Jujube wants Gymnastics- I think she really just want to do anything that has to do with dance… I don’t blame her!

Again I am faced with big decisions and I don’t want to make those alone. It is so easy to push for what I want…. just like my daughter, I am persistent and persuasive.

I want to do what is right for my family…. I don’t know what that is right now.

All I know is that I love them more than this world, and myself….

Earrings

And yesterday Jujube got her ears pierced! It was such a nice experience!

She had been wanting to do it for a while, so she did not even cry! She picked these cute little pink stars, and she looks like a little girl… not a baby anymore for sure.

Afterwards she got a big lollipop, so did Pumpkin, but he just behaved so nicely and walked slowly and peacefully, while Jujube jumped around and ran around all the time. And of course, she fell. Right in the middle of the mall!

Her lolly broke into little pieces and while I crouched to console her, Tia BIa started laughing: people were walking across the lollypod pieces and it was getting stuck to their shoes like gum! IT was histerical!

Definitely a good day!

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Ok, estou com um laptop novo e estou amando!!! Quero ver se consigo publish esse post e como eh que fica!