Can you guess what we are counting down for?
Well, Velani has been reminding us everyday for the past 3 days that she wants a Dora cake. I don't think she will be forgetting about it anytime soon.
It all started with a cartoon she watched where they were celebrating a birthday. She then requested one for herself. I informed her that her birthday was in April and that she would soon be turning 3 years old. We started planning her birthday, just the two of us. I asked her what kind of cake she wanted and she said Dora. I gave her other options like: Spongebob, Clifford, Pooh, and Barney, but she kept choosing Dora, so I guess Dora it will be. I then asked her for her guest list and these are the people she wants at her party, in this order: "Mom" (of course) Lalio, Andres, and Tony. So I guess the rest of us are not invited.
Velani is so excited about her party and well, I get to share her enjoyment for the next 3 months. I guess my mom won't stop hearing about it either since Velani reminds her every time she calls. So you better have your luggage ready in April, Velani is counting on you being here.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
Velani
This daughter of mine is made up of both parents. Just like her name is part mommy and part daddy, her personality reflects both of us, as well.
Vel (from jahVEL) ani (from stefANI)
I have noticed that this girl doesn't know how to speak in a soft, low, quiet, or whisper voice. She is just plain loud like her daddy and like grand"mom" too! I just had to say it.
I work as an interpreter from home and when the phone rings I tell her to speak quietly while I'm on the phone, but she doesn't. It's not that she doesn't want to, but she just doesn't know how to. I show her how to whisper and she starts off great and slowly gets loud. It's in her genes.
I know this isn't a good trait, but Velani is bossy and likes to yell. I'm not bragging at all either, but she gets that from me. While I'm on the phone interpreting and she is being loud, she is also being bossy telling Mia what to do and sometimes even yelling at her. My little drama queen is just full of mommy and daddy. She has other traits as well and I'm sure she didn't get it from me or daddy, but she is special and unique and I just love how much she knows, how funny and silly she can be at times and how active and talkative she is.
Velani just makes my day when she says or does things that reflect a little bit of me or a little bit of her daddy. Gotta love this girl, I tell ya!
Vel (from jahVEL) ani (from stefANI)
I have noticed that this girl doesn't know how to speak in a soft, low, quiet, or whisper voice. She is just plain loud like her daddy and like grand"mom" too! I just had to say it.
I work as an interpreter from home and when the phone rings I tell her to speak quietly while I'm on the phone, but she doesn't. It's not that she doesn't want to, but she just doesn't know how to. I show her how to whisper and she starts off great and slowly gets loud. It's in her genes.
I know this isn't a good trait, but Velani is bossy and likes to yell. I'm not bragging at all either, but she gets that from me. While I'm on the phone interpreting and she is being loud, she is also being bossy telling Mia what to do and sometimes even yelling at her. My little drama queen is just full of mommy and daddy. She has other traits as well and I'm sure she didn't get it from me or daddy, but she is special and unique and I just love how much she knows, how funny and silly she can be at times and how active and talkative she is.
Velani just makes my day when she says or does things that reflect a little bit of me or a little bit of her daddy. Gotta love this girl, I tell ya!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
I'm too young to feel old
I think I am aging faster than normal.
I feel tired all the time and some days I feel like I just can't keep up. Last week as I was getting ready and doing my hair, I found a grey hair! actually it was white and very very thick. I couldn't believe it. Is it possible that my daughters or maybe even my husband are to blame for this? I think I'll just blame my husband, my daughters are just too cute, although they do wear me out most of the time. Well, it isn't fair for me to blame Jahvel for one strand of white hair, maybe it's just me. I just wrote a nice blog about him the other day so I won't start nagging about him for a while.
Ok, I know that no one is to blame, it just happens, no more melanin is being produced there, so my strand of hair grew in without pigment. So there. I just really need to start getting active and get out of this routine which is making me feel tired and old. So if you have any ideas let me know. Keep in mind that I have 2 girls that are attached to my hip.
I feel tired all the time and some days I feel like I just can't keep up. Last week as I was getting ready and doing my hair, I found a grey hair! actually it was white and very very thick. I couldn't believe it. Is it possible that my daughters or maybe even my husband are to blame for this? I think I'll just blame my husband, my daughters are just too cute, although they do wear me out most of the time. Well, it isn't fair for me to blame Jahvel for one strand of white hair, maybe it's just me. I just wrote a nice blog about him the other day so I won't start nagging about him for a while.
Ok, I know that no one is to blame, it just happens, no more melanin is being produced there, so my strand of hair grew in without pigment. So there. I just really need to start getting active and get out of this routine which is making me feel tired and old. So if you have any ideas let me know. Keep in mind that I have 2 girls that are attached to my hip.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Thank you!
I am always talking about my girls or myself and I never really talk about the man in all three of our lives, Jahvel.
He is a very special man. He is hardworking and tries really hard to please us and give us what we need. I don't mean to brag, but I rarely take the time to really thank him for everything he does. He is a full time student and I have seen him spend many hours doing homework and seems to be stressed at times, but he does more than just that.
Last night as I was feeding the girls and barely doing anything, he began to do the laundry. I didn't say anything at all. I thought he might just throw in a load and let me finish it up. I was wrong! He put the first washed load in the dryer and started another load. He then started to fold the clothes and put it up. He didn't stop until all of the clothes was washed, dried and folded. I am gonna say he did about 5 or 6 loads of laundry last night.
I am very thankful for that and for him doing it without me asking.
I usually wash when he isn't here and I never do that many loads in just one day. He has done many things like this without me asking and I hardly ever let him know that I really appreciate it. He also helps me alot with the girls and let me say he makes it looks easy when he does these things. Well, it's not that easy and especially when you try to do 3 or 4 or even more things at once. It takes up alot of time and patience for me to do everything I do and when he helps out like this, alot of weight is taken off my back and not to mention the extra time that gives me to do other things.
So, Jahvel if you read this blog, I want you to know that I really do appreciate your help. I may not say it alot when you are actually doing these things, but Thanks! We both know that there are things both of us should help out with and well, others that I prefer to do with out any help, since I can get a little picky, but it's the thought and effort that counts.
He is a very special man. He is hardworking and tries really hard to please us and give us what we need. I don't mean to brag, but I rarely take the time to really thank him for everything he does. He is a full time student and I have seen him spend many hours doing homework and seems to be stressed at times, but he does more than just that.
Last night as I was feeding the girls and barely doing anything, he began to do the laundry. I didn't say anything at all. I thought he might just throw in a load and let me finish it up. I was wrong! He put the first washed load in the dryer and started another load. He then started to fold the clothes and put it up. He didn't stop until all of the clothes was washed, dried and folded. I am gonna say he did about 5 or 6 loads of laundry last night.
I am very thankful for that and for him doing it without me asking.
I usually wash when he isn't here and I never do that many loads in just one day. He has done many things like this without me asking and I hardly ever let him know that I really appreciate it. He also helps me alot with the girls and let me say he makes it looks easy when he does these things. Well, it's not that easy and especially when you try to do 3 or 4 or even more things at once. It takes up alot of time and patience for me to do everything I do and when he helps out like this, alot of weight is taken off my back and not to mention the extra time that gives me to do other things.
So, Jahvel if you read this blog, I want you to know that I really do appreciate your help. I may not say it alot when you are actually doing these things, but Thanks! We both know that there are things both of us should help out with and well, others that I prefer to do with out any help, since I can get a little picky, but it's the thought and effort that counts.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Thankful Thursday!
I am very thankful for days like today.
Nice and sunny outside
Peaceful
Quiet
clean house
when the girls are in a good mood (most of the time)
when Velani finds things to do on her own
when mommy has time to surf on the internet
when Mia is her bubbly self
when Jahvel is in the mood to do anything we want
when we all go grocery shopping
I thinks it's nice when everything runs smoothly like today, at least in my home. Hope y'all have a good Thursday. What are you mostly thankful for today?
Nice and sunny outside
Peaceful
Quiet
clean house
when the girls are in a good mood (most of the time)
when Velani finds things to do on her own
when mommy has time to surf on the internet
when Mia is her bubbly self
when Jahvel is in the mood to do anything we want
when we all go grocery shopping
I thinks it's nice when everything runs smoothly like today, at least in my home. Hope y'all have a good Thursday. What are you mostly thankful for today?
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
A trip to remember
I am sooo tired right now, I don't know where to begin.
I mean, it was only a 4 hr trip going to Salt Lake City and 4 hrs coming back, what's the big deal?
Well, Velani and Mia, of course!
I thought it would be a good idea if we accompanied Jahvel to his doctors appointment and got out of the house again. Well, didn't I have enough traveling 2 weeks ago when the whole gang was here? guess not! I'm beginning to realize that due to a lack of a good and long night's rest, I can make really bad choices.
We left our house around 8:30 am. We did pretty good on our way to SLC. Velani was reading and coloring on some books and Mia was sleeping, like always. Hmmm, I thought, this isn't so bad. I THOUGHT too soon. About an hour before getting to our destination, both girls started getting fussy and cranky. I tried to keep them entertained by acting really silly! We finally arrived and went to eat, oh but before that, little miss Velani didn't like to see Mia in what used to be HER stroller and well, we had a melt-down. We had to carry Mia and let Velani ride on the stroller.
We went to the appointment and during that time Mia decided it was time for HER melt-down and then Velani again. Duh! it's nap time and they're both tired and can't fall asleep alone in a doctors office. How come I didn't think of that? We really thought the appointment would last an hour at the most, but noooooo, it was more like 2.5 hours. Oh and don't get me started on the 4 hour drive back home (they eventually fell asleep), but it did take us about another hour to get them in bed when we finally got home. I am also omitting many other small details, by the way.
So yeah! it will be a trip to remember, not a real pleasant one, but ohhh remembered. Jahvel and I have both agreed he can go alone to his next appointment and we are soooooo looking forward and preparing ourselves both mentally and emotionally for our 20 HOUR drive this summer!!!
I mean, it was only a 4 hr trip going to Salt Lake City and 4 hrs coming back, what's the big deal?
Well, Velani and Mia, of course!
I thought it would be a good idea if we accompanied Jahvel to his doctors appointment and got out of the house again. Well, didn't I have enough traveling 2 weeks ago when the whole gang was here? guess not! I'm beginning to realize that due to a lack of a good and long night's rest, I can make really bad choices.
We left our house around 8:30 am. We did pretty good on our way to SLC. Velani was reading and coloring on some books and Mia was sleeping, like always. Hmmm, I thought, this isn't so bad. I THOUGHT too soon. About an hour before getting to our destination, both girls started getting fussy and cranky. I tried to keep them entertained by acting really silly! We finally arrived and went to eat, oh but before that, little miss Velani didn't like to see Mia in what used to be HER stroller and well, we had a melt-down. We had to carry Mia and let Velani ride on the stroller.
We went to the appointment and during that time Mia decided it was time for HER melt-down and then Velani again. Duh! it's nap time and they're both tired and can't fall asleep alone in a doctors office. How come I didn't think of that? We really thought the appointment would last an hour at the most, but noooooo, it was more like 2.5 hours. Oh and don't get me started on the 4 hour drive back home (they eventually fell asleep), but it did take us about another hour to get them in bed when we finally got home. I am also omitting many other small details, by the way.
So yeah! it will be a trip to remember, not a real pleasant one, but ohhh remembered. Jahvel and I have both agreed he can go alone to his next appointment and we are soooooo looking forward and preparing ourselves both mentally and emotionally for our 20 HOUR drive this summer!!!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
"It's Tradition".....in my best Yoda voice.
You might be wondering, what tradition?
Well, not all of us follow this particular tradition. Only a few are the lucky ones, or as I like to call it, The Chosen Ones!
Still can't guess?
Ok, I'll give you a clue: 2 women with the same first name just love doing this!!! :)
It all started a while back. Velani fell and scraped her hands and knees for the very first time last year, while living in Garland. I hope you know what I mean by now.
I don't know how it happened, but that's when it all started. She is following in grandma and great-grandmas "footsteps" haha! She just falls. It didn't click until today. She just doesn't walk right, I guess, because there was nothing there that could have caused the fall, there never is and yet people always look back to see what could have made them trip or trip and fall.
She was actually lucky today. She was holding on to my hand and I was able to catch her before actually falling. Oh and then there is something about whites always getting dirty. I had just washed her dirty white shoes and she put them on today. Well, thanks to her feet being all clumsy and stuff, during this incident, she got them all dirty again! that's a different story though.
So I don't know if there is like this pattern forming, I mean I can't figure it out yet, because I mean, I don't fall. So I guess it's just them for now. Would tradition be the right word to use? I don't know, maybe they have a club going on that we just don't know about and if they do well, don't sign me up........I can't believe it!!! hahaha lolol!! I just remembered something I haven't shared. The thing is that I have fallen down my stairs twice now, but that doesn't count because it's within the walls of my home, they do it in public.
Ok, now I have to do a little sucking up. I love you mom! you know I do and my grandma too. It's funny though, right?
Ok well share your thought on this if you wish. Maybe there is more of you who like doing this as well and we just don't know about it. I hope I didn't just jinx myself.
Well, not all of us follow this particular tradition. Only a few are the lucky ones, or as I like to call it, The Chosen Ones!
Still can't guess?
Ok, I'll give you a clue: 2 women with the same first name just love doing this!!! :)
It all started a while back. Velani fell and scraped her hands and knees for the very first time last year, while living in Garland. I hope you know what I mean by now.
I don't know how it happened, but that's when it all started. She is following in grandma and great-grandmas "footsteps" haha! She just falls. It didn't click until today. She just doesn't walk right, I guess, because there was nothing there that could have caused the fall, there never is and yet people always look back to see what could have made them trip or trip and fall.
She was actually lucky today. She was holding on to my hand and I was able to catch her before actually falling. Oh and then there is something about whites always getting dirty. I had just washed her dirty white shoes and she put them on today. Well, thanks to her feet being all clumsy and stuff, during this incident, she got them all dirty again! that's a different story though.
So I don't know if there is like this pattern forming, I mean I can't figure it out yet, because I mean, I don't fall. So I guess it's just them for now. Would tradition be the right word to use? I don't know, maybe they have a club going on that we just don't know about and if they do well, don't sign me up........I can't believe it!!! hahaha lolol!! I just remembered something I haven't shared. The thing is that I have fallen down my stairs twice now, but that doesn't count because it's within the walls of my home, they do it in public.
Ok, now I have to do a little sucking up. I love you mom! you know I do and my grandma too. It's funny though, right?
Ok well share your thought on this if you wish. Maybe there is more of you who like doing this as well and we just don't know about it. I hope I didn't just jinx myself.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Did someone say, more?
Last night I went to church for a Relief Society activity. Several sisters from church approached me while I was holding Mia and were telling me how beautiful and happy she always is. One of them even asked me how it felt to be a young mother? I said "Great!" She asked "Is this your first one?" I said "No, I have an almost 3 year old, too" and then another sister sitting next to me asked if I was planning on having more? Well, of course I am.
I love my girls and love being a mom. I can't imagine not being one. Of course I want more. I want to have as many as I can. I don't know what the future holds or how many children I'll end up having, but I can say that it is wonderful to be a mother, it has been a life-changing experience. Some women want 1 others 4 and well, I think it's up to each individual and whatever that number is, it's ok.
I believe that as women, we all have a mission and I believe that one of our missions is to form a family by getting married and having children. At least I know that's my mission. So this is only the beginning of my family, there WILL be more to come, that's a promise.
I love my girls and love being a mom. I can't imagine not being one. Of course I want more. I want to have as many as I can. I don't know what the future holds or how many children I'll end up having, but I can say that it is wonderful to be a mother, it has been a life-changing experience. Some women want 1 others 4 and well, I think it's up to each individual and whatever that number is, it's ok.
I believe that as women, we all have a mission and I believe that one of our missions is to form a family by getting married and having children. At least I know that's my mission. So this is only the beginning of my family, there WILL be more to come, that's a promise.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Playtime!
I woke up this morning thinking it wouldn't be as busy as yesterday. Boy was I wrong!
I had to clean the girl's room and put away lots of clothes. The problem with that is that I am running out of space. I don't have anywhere else to store their clothes. When I finished with the "cleaning" I was ready to fix myself some breakfast, not before I had to feed a very demanding little baby. "Ok, I think it is time for breakfast now," I said to myself. Didn't happen. Velani got some toys out and asked me to play with her. I could have said no to her, but I saw in her little beautiful eyes, how much she wanted me to play with her. It's been such a long time since I last played like that. It brought back so many good memories of my childhood years. I have to admit I am a little rusty, but I think that if my daughter is ready to play make believe, then I can give her a little hand with that. I could use a little distraction from my everyday responsibilities and start creating unforgettable moments for both of us.
I always had fun playing like that and now I want my daughter to enjoy it as much as I did, although, she is only just 2 years old, but if she's ready, then I better be too. Once I start doing this, there will be no turning back. I will become a child again, at least for these special moments between a mother and a daughter playing.
Ok, so I took a little break to write and check all my stuff and eating breakfast before I go back to the room of "make believe."
I had to clean the girl's room and put away lots of clothes. The problem with that is that I am running out of space. I don't have anywhere else to store their clothes. When I finished with the "cleaning" I was ready to fix myself some breakfast, not before I had to feed a very demanding little baby. "Ok, I think it is time for breakfast now," I said to myself. Didn't happen. Velani got some toys out and asked me to play with her. I could have said no to her, but I saw in her little beautiful eyes, how much she wanted me to play with her. It's been such a long time since I last played like that. It brought back so many good memories of my childhood years. I have to admit I am a little rusty, but I think that if my daughter is ready to play make believe, then I can give her a little hand with that. I could use a little distraction from my everyday responsibilities and start creating unforgettable moments for both of us.
I always had fun playing like that and now I want my daughter to enjoy it as much as I did, although, she is only just 2 years old, but if she's ready, then I better be too. Once I start doing this, there will be no turning back. I will become a child again, at least for these special moments between a mother and a daughter playing.
Ok, so I took a little break to write and check all my stuff and eating breakfast before I go back to the room of "make believe."
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Determination
It is amazing when people get what they want when they are determined to get it if they really put their heart into it.
My little Mia is that person. I was watching her try so hard to get this one toy I put on the floor with some other ones, but it was the toy that was furthest away from her and the rest of the other toys that she wanted.
She is only 6 months now, but a few months back is when I first noticed what a determined little girl I had( I'm sure she isn't the only child like this, but I would like to keep thinking she is).
If there was something within reach that she really wanted, she would try to get a hold of it. I would take it away from her before she actually reached it. Now I don't. I want her to get it. I figured that if I let her get what she really wants she will learn that with a little determination she can accomplish anything. If you really want it, then go for it, nothing is impossible. There may be a few stumbling rocks down the path, but we just have to find a way to get around them.
I love to see how smart my girls are and how pure and innocent they are. I hope to be a better mother and learn from them as much as I possibly can.It is amazing what one can learn from them by just watching and listening to them. They enjoy life, no worries, no grudges, they love unconditionally and I want to be just like them. I have to make the change within myself here at home and NOW! I know that I have to learn how to be patient and believe me I am determined to accomplish that first.
I love this simple lesson I learned from my little one. If babies can be determined, why shouldn't we?
My little Mia is that person. I was watching her try so hard to get this one toy I put on the floor with some other ones, but it was the toy that was furthest away from her and the rest of the other toys that she wanted.
She is only 6 months now, but a few months back is when I first noticed what a determined little girl I had( I'm sure she isn't the only child like this, but I would like to keep thinking she is).
If there was something within reach that she really wanted, she would try to get a hold of it. I would take it away from her before she actually reached it. Now I don't. I want her to get it. I figured that if I let her get what she really wants she will learn that with a little determination she can accomplish anything. If you really want it, then go for it, nothing is impossible. There may be a few stumbling rocks down the path, but we just have to find a way to get around them.
I love to see how smart my girls are and how pure and innocent they are. I hope to be a better mother and learn from them as much as I possibly can.It is amazing what one can learn from them by just watching and listening to them. They enjoy life, no worries, no grudges, they love unconditionally and I want to be just like them. I have to make the change within myself here at home and NOW! I know that I have to learn how to be patient and believe me I am determined to accomplish that first.
I love this simple lesson I learned from my little one. If babies can be determined, why shouldn't we?
Monday, January 5, 2009
Bye Old Year! Welcome New Year!
So it's a New Year!
I am very excited and looking forward to it. I want to make it a good one and enjoy it more than the previous one. I have to say it ended very good. We got to spend it with my family. It was crazy, but we enjoyed welcoming the new year together.
2008 in short
Jan. Started a new year with lots of goals.
Feb. Velani took Valentine pictures at a studio and enjoyed it and then sent them to all of her aunts and uncles. It's a year since I started working at T bar M at the kiddie court.
Mar. This is why I need a journal, so I will remember what happened this month. Sorry!
April Velani turns 2 years old. We move out of our house in Garland.
May Moved in with in-laws. 3 year anniversary.
June Stopped working at the kiddie court and started getting everything ready for little Mia. Had another baby shower. Remember how that went?
July My precious little Mia was born 2 days before her uncles birthday and I turned 24!! Velani is potty trained, yay!
Aug. Jahvel drove many many miles with all of our stuff to St. George, Utah for school, it's good to seek out new opportunities and take a chance once in a while.
Sep. I flew with my girls to Las Vegas and daddy met up with us there. It felt good to be reunited again even if we were away from each other only for a short period. Velani has been diabetic for 1 year.
Oct. Had a little pumpkin and witch for Halloween this year.
Nov. Spent Thanksgiving with brother-in-law and family
Dec. "Mom" "Lalio" "Andes" and Lisette came to spend the last days of the year with us and it was G R E A T!!!
There are many other things that happened and they were great. I hope that this year is better for all of us and hopefully we can all keep a journal so that next year we can all share our year's highlights. It will be fun to see what others write. Hugs and kisses!
I am very excited and looking forward to it. I want to make it a good one and enjoy it more than the previous one. I have to say it ended very good. We got to spend it with my family. It was crazy, but we enjoyed welcoming the new year together.
2008 in short
Jan. Started a new year with lots of goals.
Feb. Velani took Valentine pictures at a studio and enjoyed it and then sent them to all of her aunts and uncles. It's a year since I started working at T bar M at the kiddie court.
Mar. This is why I need a journal, so I will remember what happened this month. Sorry!
April Velani turns 2 years old. We move out of our house in Garland.
May Moved in with in-laws. 3 year anniversary.
June Stopped working at the kiddie court and started getting everything ready for little Mia. Had another baby shower. Remember how that went?
July My precious little Mia was born 2 days before her uncles birthday and I turned 24!! Velani is potty trained, yay!
Aug. Jahvel drove many many miles with all of our stuff to St. George, Utah for school, it's good to seek out new opportunities and take a chance once in a while.
Sep. I flew with my girls to Las Vegas and daddy met up with us there. It felt good to be reunited again even if we were away from each other only for a short period. Velani has been diabetic for 1 year.
Oct. Had a little pumpkin and witch for Halloween this year.
Nov. Spent Thanksgiving with brother-in-law and family
Dec. "Mom" "Lalio" "Andes" and Lisette came to spend the last days of the year with us and it was G R E A T!!!
There are many other things that happened and they were great. I hope that this year is better for all of us and hopefully we can all keep a journal so that next year we can all share our year's highlights. It will be fun to see what others write. Hugs and kisses!
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