12.5 month update for the boy

Simon went to the doctor today for his 1 year check-up and shots. My mom took him since we figured Pablo should stay home and I was at work today (thank mom!).

Simon weighed in at 27 lbs, 3 oz
and his length is 32 inches

He got 2 shots and didn't make a peep during either....just like when he got his H1N1 vaccine. Amazing.

The doctor said he needs a second dose of the H1N1 vaccine. Yippee.

*** At Isabella's 1 year doctor's visit, she was 26 lbs and 34 inches

Modern kids' rooms from ducduc

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Last night's cuddle - in our own house

Last night I slept in Isabella's room with her - to be on the safe side. We were facing each other in her bed, cuddling, and she was telling me how I'm her best friend. Then she asks me if I'm still sick and I said, "A little bit."

"Well you had better turn around and face the other way then!" she replied.

My little smarty pants.

Teeth update and the latest news

Simon has been drooling like a faucet the last few days and he now has a molar on the bottom that is really visible.

We came back home this morning and I am on a cleaning frenzy trying to disinfect this place. The kids are very happy to be home.

Modern nurseries from ducduc

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Family update

Pablo went back to the hospital yesterday because his breathing was still not good. They thought he might have gotten pneumonia but tests came back negative (but on the verge of positive). Pablo can't go back to work for another week.

Simon is sick too. Runny nose, nose congestion, a small cough. No fever so far.

Isabella still has a cold.

I woke up this morning with a stuffed up nose and my throat is starting to hurt.

I'd like to go back home today. Everyone is exhausted. EXHAUSTED!!!

(A big thank you to my folks for helping me with the kids and letting us stay with them!!!)

UPDATE: we were told that we can't go back home till tuesday - Pablo should be isolated for 7 days. As of tuesday, the kids and I will have had our vaccines for 14 days and that's pretty safe to me. We're all really looking forward to going back home so that things can get back to normal - somewhat.

When it rains it pours

Pablo has the swine flu. He spent the day at the hospital yesterday (he was having difficulties breathing).

The kids and I spent the night, and will be spending the next few days at my parents' place. You see, as of yesterday, we've had our H1N1 vaccines for only 7 days. It takes 10 to 14 days for it to be fully effective. GO FIGURE. What I really wanted to put for the title of this post was WHEN IT RAINS IT SHIT STORMS.

I had to miss work yesterday because it was Pablo's day to watch the kids.

Pablo, I really hope you get better soon. We miss you and Isabella asks about you often. Yesterday morning at breakfast she said, "If we all work together, maybe we can make daddy feel better!"

UPDATE: Isabella has a runny nose, is congested, has complained of a sore throat, and is CRABBY.

 I repeat: SHIT STORMS

OWI kids' rooms

Found these photos on OWI - Office for Word and Image. Gorgeous colourful rooms and some pretty cool beds. What I wouldn't give to not have carpeting in my kids' rooms so I could put down some cozy area rugs...

The boo and her dad

...having a little nap together.

Simon's 1st birthday

We had family over Friday night for Simon's birthday. It was alot of fun as always and Simon (and Isabella) had a blast.Turns out Simon really loves balloons and sat and played with them for quite some time. And just like his sister, Simon is quite good at opening presents (thanks again to my fam for the presents!). When it came to cake time Simon needed a bit of coaxing from his dad to dig in but I couldn't believe he didn't even try to put his hand in his mouth to lick the icing! His dad then smeared his face with the icing covered hand for the camera. The kids were exhausted by the end of the party and went to bed oh so nicely. My little boy is a year old and I can't believe how quickly this year has gone by. Love you buddy!

Simon and Zio Dave

the smiling birthday boy

loves balloons (despite the fact that a bunch had popped in front of him when they were brought in the house)

gift time with everyone

opening gifts

for some reason Simon kept coming over to suck on cousin Ashley's jeans (?)

he loved this bouncy thing from Nonna and Nonno

the yummy cake

playing in the cake with dad

dad helping Simon make a big mess