to the ’00s. (Get it? *sigh* Nevermind.)

So here we are, the last day of the ’00s. So many things have occured in the world but instead of rehashing that, I will rehashed what happened in MY world.

and thirteen nights. That is how long Eric was gone. Thankfully his is back.

Let’s see: On Dec. 1, he left for Miami which then he took an 8 hr flight to Buenos Aires. On Dec. 6, he came back to Miami and arrived in Chicago on Dec. 7 in the morning. Later that night, he took a flight to L.A. I only got to see him for two hours that day.
On Dec. 14, he flew back to Chicago and arrived home at 2ish.

Hopefully, no more traveling until our Disney trip in January but that is with the family. I know he will travel for work again but it is nice to have him back home. We really missed him.

Finally, there is some snow on the ground. Diego was happy to see it and even said he wanted to go sledding. Poor kid. I don’t even think there was more than two inches on the ground for that.

Plus, he had to stay home today since he had a fever last night and this morning. Sent his teacher a note and she replied there were 6 kids out. That is quite a number since there is only 21 students in his class.

Hopefully, he will okay tomorrow to go school and wear his new snow boots. I am sure he’ll be looking forward to that.

I can’t believe Mia is already one.  Yes, she has been for at least two weeks but it still comes as a shock.  She had her one year doctor visit today and here are her stats:

Weight: 19 lbs (20%)
Height: 30 3/4 in (90%)
Head: 17 3/4 in (50%)

She had three shots today: flu, H1N1 and PCV-7. She was not in a great mood to begin with so the shot were not fun. But we all survived. Diego had his H1N1 shot. He doesn’t cry for shots but since he witnessed Mia’s crying for her shots, he just did not want it. But the minute the nurse was done, he just started laughing. Poor kid.

Next appointment: end of Feburary or beginning of March.

No fun. It is horrible. I don’t even wish this on my worst enemy. Ok, maybe.

Diego started on Thursday night and Friday. He work up with a fever so no school for him. Mia got it on Saturday night. She got fever as well. Thank goodness it was quick and over for both of them.

Then on Sunday afternoon, I started. OMG. I never, ever want to go thru this again. EVER. Few hours later, Eric started. We just kept taking turns in the bathroom. It think it was over about 4 am Monday morning. No fever for me but Eric did have one. I think I need to start buying stock in Tylenol. =P Needless to say, but no work for me on Monday.

Eric took Diego to school. I went back to sleep. Slept 4 hours. It was beautiful man. Eric slept too but no as long as me. My back and throat hurts. I feel like I ran but without the running.

I am back at work. I am not 100% but no more rushing to the toilet. I need to eat but a little bit leary in doing so. I hope I survive today. *sigh*

Diego had his first school pictures taken last week. They are not too shabby but I did contemplate getting him to retake them but Eric talked me out of it. I am ordering pose 2 (the one on the right hand side). I am sure one day he’ll look back and tell me why the heck I didn’t let him retake the picture.

With pumping that is. Elated and sad the same time but more elated though. Nine plus months of going to the mother’s room twice a day, five times a week: Done, done, done.

Happy Dance!!!

I can’t believe that Mia is now one year old. I really can’t say that if flew by with this one. I am basically a walking zombie. She just won’t sleep thru the night. Only twice she has done it. I guess when she finally does, it will much more sweeter.

But really, if that is the only thing I can complain about, I am blessed. She is such a wonderful little girl. She is walking, starting to talk more, starting to give kisses (sigh) and I am sure there will be more.

Loved by her parents and adored by her big brother, Diego. I am so happy she is in our life. *sigh*

Here is she is two days old doing her diva pose:

And here is her birthday pose:

Her one year get well appointment is Nov. 27 so it will be a while before I put up her stats.

Happy birthday Mia! Love you lots.

I have proof. Really. Look:

Mmmm, okay maybe not. How about now?

See told ya. She is getting better and better everyday. It’s probably been two weeks since she started to walk. She is at the point where she falls down and she stands up on her own and continues with her walk. So cute.

And this picture shows her four teeth:

Diego was there too. Here is one of him:

It was a beautiful day at the park. It was probably mid 60 when we were there. Not shabby for a day in early November.