So it begins

I have started to preparing for the most amazing august.  I have the diapers,extra towels, and drinks.  My family is here from Peru.  I will be seeing them very soon.  My daughter will be celebrating her birthday.  My grandson turned five years old.  Or as I would like to say a whole hand full.  I have to baby proof my home. 

Sean and his family will be visiting us.  S wanted to spend the rest of her maternity leave with us.   I am so honored for her to choose to do so. I am looking forward to helping them as much as I have helped my daughter.  Trying to cram in so much in so little time.  I can't wait to get to hold  my Liam.  Hopefully I can contain myself until he and Zoe get here.   I have a lot of love that has been bottled up for them. 

Since they will be here almost a month, I want her to roam without fear of hurting herself or breaking something. I do have a lot of knick knacks.  I won't be with her most of the time. I have to work and my son won't know where there is potential or hidden dangers. This way she will not hear the word no all the time. She will be free to roam.  Peace of mind is what I am going for.

My house is starting to look bare.  It reminds me of when my kids were little and they would rough house and things would break.  So rather than keep yelling at them and waste money, I just stopped buying things and waited until they were older to resume the decorating.

I am exhausted.   It sure looks different.   My mom may not be happy with this impression I will be making.   If I have to decide between the safety of my granddaughter vs the first impression for relatives, my grandchildren will always come first. 


I had to clean my boy's room to make way for all of their belongings.  Denis, my youngest, helped me quite a bit. He helped me dodge anything that would incriminate my son.  I didn't want to shatter my illusions of my perfect angel.  I have heard stories of what young men can have in their rooms.  I didn't want to tempt fate.  Not that I had anything to worry about.  ewww and hmmmm and hahaha

They have plenty of room for their things. All it needs now are  occupants.  I am so looking forward to seeing them. 

Patiently Abbie

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A whole Hand

My first angel, Josiah.  He turned 5.  Five years ago, I saw him being born.  I was one of the first to see him.  The most incredible sight to ever see.  Tears of joy flowed like a river down my cheek.  The love that boy.  I feel such a connection with him.  Pappy and I went to see him to celebrate his birthday.

One thing my mom always told me, when my kids were little, was with a birthday always provide a small present to the other siblings to lessen the jealousy factor.  I have carried on tried and true with this idea.  I gave a present to Olivia and Jackson first and then the main ones to Josiah.

I also gave him a container of mini m & m's.  I know it is bad and what was worse when he opened it the contents spilled everywhere.  It gave me a chuckle.  Olivia was only to happy to help. And by help, she helped herself to what she found and put them in her mouth. 

Jackson loved the balloons that Josiah received.  Jackson was very happy and twirling himself around and around, while the other two were very busy playing with the gifts they received.  I guess with all the suger they had from the candy, they decided to start chasing each other thoroughout the house.   Didn't take any pictures of that. They would have been all blurrs.

I enjoyed holding Joaquin.  He greeted me with the best smile.  Thief of hearts that is what he is.  Though I gave him mine so willingly.


I assessed my situation and decided that it was time to leave.  I left mayhem in my wake.  My grandchildren were happy.  Isn't that the job of grandparent to spoil the kids?  Josiah wanted me to stay.  It was hard to say no but I did need to leave.  I told him he had to have dinner. I knew if I waited any longer the situation would turn ugly.  My daughter was already giving me the look.


He gave me the biggest hug and that is how I helped him celebrate his whole hand age.

Mayhem Maker Abbie


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Swedish Fish

I love, love, love swedish fish.  I could eat them every day.  I try not to look the calorie count when partaking.  It would be depressing because that would not stop me from eating it .  It would just add a layer of guilt.  Ignorance is bliss where Swedish fish are concerned.

My husband and I were coming back from visiting the kids and I was talking about Rita's water Ice. 



Rita's signature product is the Italian Ice, which is much smoother than a snow cone and combines ice with real fresh fruit; made fresh daily at each location and served within 36-hours of mixing.
Trans-Fat Free and made fresh daily in dozens of deliciously refreshing flavors.


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Rita's water Ice have no acknowledgement of my existence or endorsement of their delicious product. Strictly my opinion.

I was talking to him about bringing the kid  when they visit to take them therm for a summer time treat.  It is delish.  Sean's girlfriend has never had it.  So I am excited about introducing this to her and Zoe.

Bill loves the mango.   I like their lemon and cherry.  I know it is boring.  As we were waiting in line, I was looking at their menu.  I saw they had a flavor and all it said was Swedish fish. I hooted with delight.  Could it taste like Swedish fish?  They let you have samples and by golly I sampled it.  OMG!!  Was I in heaven?  I immediately asked for a large!  The texture is not there but the flavor sure is.

I found a new way to enjoy my favorite treat.  I haven't looked at the calories for this frozen delight.  I don't want to be depressed while I devour this sweet concoction.  I heard you shouldn't eat when you are feeling blue. 

So bring on the sunshine and happy thoughts!!  Is it too late to get another one? Nah, never too late in Abbieland.



Insatiable Abbie

Tattoo tuesday

My husband is getting his first tattoo.  He has been wanting one for quite awhile.  I asked if I could go along and he said no.  I understand he want to do this by himself.  He let me take pictures of before and after.

I have seen shows like LA Inc and Miami Ink, so I have an idea what the process is like.   I have often thought of getting  one myself.  He went to a tattoo place to start the procedure.  Bill already had an idea what he wanted but he didn't see it in any of the books or on the wall.  Gus, the tattoo artist, had to draw an original design.  Since it is an original art work, they will post a picture of the tattoo and place it on the wall.

It is not an original idea but the design is unique.  Bill wanted to have the American and Irish flag on his arm.   I think it came out very well.  Gus did the job quickly but perfect. 

I love how the Irish flag came out  with such beautiful detail.  The effect was a little harder for the American flag to pull off.   It would have ruined the stripes had he done anymore to it.  I love how Gus provide a design and paid a great deal of attention to each section .  True artist!

Bill is very happy and very proud. :)


Abbie

Liam is here!!

When I first started this blog, his announcement was my first post.  Now I get to write that he has been born.


Liam. He is here.

Nine months in the making.  My son is so proud.  Barely giving me any information on the little guy.  He wanted to just look and hold him.  I can't blame him.  They are little angels.

Liam came in at 7 lbs and 11 ounces. He stands 21 inches tall.   He has blue eyes and very light brown hair.  Blue eyes are on my husband side.  My youngest son had the most beautiful bright blue eyes until around 1 year old.  They are now a light brown,  I wounder if the same thing will happen to Liam.

Mom is doing well and sister Zoe is getting used to him.

Happy Family of Four!!


Liam, welcome into our family!!  There is always room for another angel :)

  Abbie




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Josiah's First Step

Family day at Josiah's new school.

I can't believe my little angel is going to kindergarten.  

Donna Mare asked me to join her for the festivities.  It is brand new bilingual charter school.  The first for this state.  It was hot in the hall of the school due to all the people and this ridiculous  heatwave.
We stood in line for him to get his passport and his school list.

 

Josiah got his picture taken and he had to get his passport stamp with each place he visited in the school. 

 

He met his first teacher .  I cant tell you her name but she was very nice. 

He had to go to the library the nurse the technology room music room.  Getting his stamp along the way.

At the end of the tour, we went to the gym and they got some pizza and water ice.  They played and even got their faces painted. 

What a great school!  I am so excited for him and my daughter entering a new phase life.  Olivia was just as excited.  People have commented, if they are twins.  They are so close to each other. 

Josiah will start writing.  When did that happen?  When my kids were entering school all they needed were folders, crayons, and scissors.  Now they need composition books, pencils, and etc.  I don't know I think it is too much for kindergarten.  Aren't they just to learn the rules and structure of a school environment? 

Who am I am just a grandparent. Times have changed.  My grandson is more than ready.  Maybe its me that is not ready to see him become a school aged child.  Josiah is after all my first little angel.

  Abbie's New Mantra


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Next Level

I bought this photo printer. 

I have about 4 memory cards filled with pictures but I haven't printed any of them.  I opened the box and read the directions.

Isn't it nice? I can read them in three languages of my choice.  NOT!  I wish I knew French.  It is a beautiful language.  I took it in high school, but that was for conversation and not for instruction manuals.

It took me a couple of tries and wouldn't you know the sample film cartridge gives you enough for 5 pictures. That is not right. Good thing I got it right by the 4th picture.

My son is planning to visit at the end of next month and I wanted to add some pictures to his room. I also printed some pictures that I have been meaning to display. I love it. I can take the pictures and print them out right away. I know this technology has been out but I am just getting into this technology. I have always taken my memory card and before that film to get it developed at the local Walgreen. This is so much better.

The only thing I need to get is an adapter for my card to fit the machine. I am currently attaching the camera to the devise. The con is that I can't adjust my picture on the machine. I like the ability to crop, take the red eye out, and center the picture. You can do that on the computer. I have to add the software.

A lot of opportunities are coming up for photos and I am so looking forward to put this machine to work!! 



 All Set Abbie