TODAY is the day that Loren comes back from Chicago. I’m so excited. Maybe that’s why I’m up blogging instead of in my bed sleeping like I should be. Never has 10 days seemed so long (except maybe the 10 days between Lili’s due date and the day she was actually born). I remember thinking the last time Loren went away (last October) for a week thinking, I’m not letting him leave without me again! (we see how much good that did). But now I remember why. I HATE having him gone. He says he’s had a good time and learned lots and that he’s excited about the changes that will be coming. I’ll just be happy to have him home again. =) And, well, yes, of course I am excited to hear about the things they learned and all the exciting changes.
The “pijimada” (sleepover) was a success! I stayed up until 5:00 AM! Quite a feat for someone who is almost always in bed by 11. It was an evening of fun and pampering and laughter. There were 9 ladies/girls who came ranging in age from 12 to 35, plus a friend of Lili’s, who is 4 years old. We ate pizza and played games and celebrated one of the ladies’ birthday and did foot spa massages, manicures, and pedicures. One of the ladies is a masseuse, so we all received mud-mask facials. Mine ended at 5 AM, at which time I crept upstairs and slept in my own bed, instead of on the floor or mattress on the floor or couch with the others downstairs. Is that cheating? Well, I had to be with Violet, of course, so I don’t think so. It felt SO good to crawl into bed, but sadly it was short-lived as Lili came into my room around 7:30. I coaxed her into my bed, but was unable to fall back asleep, so finally got up around 8:30. Everyone was up and moving (albeit a bit dazed). We ate pancakes and watched a movie, and everyone left around 2 in the afternoon. It really was a lot of fun – something we’ll definitely have to repeat sometime.
The ladies at the sleepover (minus 3 of us and the 2 little girls who were already asleep at this point)
I celebrated 2 Mother’s Days this week (American and Mexican) – privilege of being an American living in Mexico. =) Mother’s Day is always the 10th of May here, no matter what day of the week. And for some (like Raul), it even means the day off of school. I have to admit this year was a little rough with Loren being gone for BOTH of those days. I felt like I was double jipped! But I did have someone take me out to lunch both days, so I guess I can’t complain too much. AND Loren says he wants to take me out when he comes back, so I’ll probably take him up on that. Raul took us out for Barbacoa (goat meat) tacos on Sunday, and my friend Karina, bought my lunch on Mexican Mother’s Day at the Sirloin Steak Buffet. I have thought a lot lately about what a blessing children are, and I am so so grateful for the opportunity and privilege of being Liliana and Violet’s mommy. Liliana is so full of life and joy. I love just watching her dance or listening to the funny little things she says. She thinks she’s so grown up, and yet she is still so tiny! I love watching Violet as she grows and develops at the rapid pace that babies do. Just today I was watching her as she was staring intently and even touching a toy in front of her for the first time. Just seeing her smile lights up my day and makes me melt every single time. I treasure my time with them and relish the age they are now, but also look forward to seeing them grow up and hopefully become more and more like Jesus. I pray that I can be the example I want them to have and follow.
Mother's Day (American)
Violet turned 3 months old on Monday. She weighs 12.6 pounds and measures 24″ long. She discovered her voice last Thursday and has become quite a conversationalist since then. She actually said her first word in Spanish: “ajo,” which means, “garlic.” I think she’s going to be a healthy eater. =) She loves people’s faces and breaks out in a big smile when people look at her. She’s a charmer already.
Violet's 3-month photo
