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!