It's Been A While

It's been several months since I last checked in on the blog. Seriously, it was always hard before baby and now it seems quite impossible. In fact, I am hardly on the computer as it is. BUT somehow right now here I am. So here's the update.

I am now the mother of a toddler who's about to be TWO! I can't believe it. Time has flown and my baby boy has grown so much. He's all over the place and baby talking away. He's a total sweetheart and such a bright little man.

Hubby and I have decided to try for another without the stress. But is that even possible? Because it did take us 10 years to get our little miracle. I am hopeful that it will be quicker this time around. I am actually starting to get excited about the idea of having another baby bear in the house. And at the same time I question myself weather we can do it. I mean it is exhausting, challenging, and so demanding to be a parent, but the idea of Ale having someone to play with and grow up with and another little person to cuddle with is just too grand to give up on.

So to hopefully make our odds better I've began working out and taking my vitamins again. It's challenging, but I've lost 13 lbs already this month. It's hard, but so worth it. I tell myself that even if I don't get pregnant at least I'll be healthier.... and that is true... at the core of it all it is true. But having another baby would be such a blessing.

So wish us luck, pray for us, and send us lots of baby dust. :)

Is It Really Bad News?

Yesterday my mom came by and happened to mention that my son's Godfather might be losing his job in a couple of weeks. According to her there is a list of employees that the company has to let go for unknown reasons. She said he is quite upset and frantic because for a long time, it was thought that his place of employment was solid. What you don't know though is that my husband also works there and just happens to be on vacation while this news is breaking. Of course I ask her if she knew if my hubby was on that "list." She said she didn't know, but that she feared he might be as well.

Soooooo logically, I panic. BUT within a few minutes a sense of calm sets in. I think that everything happens for a reason. I've been through worst. We've survived worst. I remembered speaking with my hubby about one of us staying home with Alejandro. Of course, we both were thinking me... but it's not the 1800's. There are plenty of good stay at home dads nowadays... and let's be honest... he would be great.

Any who, hubby overhears the conversation and gets defensive and worried. I suppose he begins to think of the worst. But I kindly reminded him about our dream plan. We always knew neither he nor I would quit our jobs. We knew we'd stick it out as much as possible, but if the chance were given... we'd take it.

Of course, losing an income would be a hit to us financially, but after crunching numbers, I think we can do it. We're thinking a year or two.

Of course, we don't know if it's true or not. Or if he's one of the ones that gets the boot, but I think God knows what he's doing and he's never let me down.

Of course I'm scared... I know hubby is too... but the idea of our son being cared for by his daddy as I work doesn't sound so bad. Again, we'll see... we'll pray that everything works out in the end.

Happy 1st Birthday to My Pollito!!!!

He is officially one. And my heart is both full of joy and melancholy. I already miss that little tiny 6lb13oz baby that I brought home with me a year ago. But I love the charming, gently, loving, little man I am watching grow before my eyes. He truly is my dream in real life.

We didn't have a huge party for him. Instead, we opted for a family only dinner at Giggles and Hugs. The kids had so much fun and he was completely partied out that he was out by dark.