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Sun, May 11, 2008 4:10 PM
We are all doing the "Happy Potty Training Dance" in Moratoville. Gabriel is doing #1 and #2 in the big potty. We are still amazed at how quickly he picked this up. We started two weeks ago and in a few days we got #1 down to a science, #2 took a bit longer but we are now on 5 straight days of doing both in the potty. For a few days he did #2 in his underwear, but to our amazement he figured it all out soon after.

He is SOOOOO proud of himself and of course we practically start a parade with screams, hugs and kisses every time he goes. He loves to hug us and says, "ay que bueno" which is "oh, how great" every time he goes.

Now, he doesn't even tell us. He runs into the bathroom takes off all his clothes - yes, completely naked - for some reason and runs out all excited. He even wipes himself! When he runs out he has a huge smile on his face and can't wait to show us his submarine. ;) We called it this and he loves flushing the toilet to watch it go away.

I can't believe how excited we are over poop, but I could never image half the stuff I've done since becoming a mother.

We are doing so well that we've eliminated pull-ups for naps and so far he's only had one wet pull-up in the morning, so he's holding it all night. Hopefully our luck will continue!

We are over the "potty" moon!

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Zaydée: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAh!! The joys of parenthood

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Fri, Apr 11, 2008 12:00 PM
Lucas is kinda not officially walking, but he's getting very close. He still crawls when he wants to get somewhere really fast, but for the most part he's toddling around the house and getting into everything. Among his favorite activities: splashing Chelsea's water bowl, taking off the electrical outlet covers, opening the pantry door and taking things out, opening the tupperware drawer and taking them all out and of course screaming to go outside every time he sees the door. We can't walk him by the sliding glass door without a reaction.

I'm considering covering it up just to avoid the shreaks. He gets so mad too, it's going to be interesting how our other little prince develops.

It's amazing how different they already are.

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Tue, Apr 1, 2008 11:00 AM
Gabriel has taken a liking to the strangest things lately. He takes dental floss and is wrapping it around a little red fireman figure and walking around the house with it. In addition, he has nearly a dozen tiny dinosaurs that he puts inside a toy train and sleeps with every night. He stills sleeps with his "osito" but now he has the train, a small ladder from a fire truck and this long string that he puts right by his pillow. All these things have become his loveys, so to speak and he carries them around everywhere. Thankfully we can get him to leave it in the car when we go out because heaven forbid he lose one of these precious things.

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Fri, Nov 9, 2007 8:00 AM
Today was Lucas' little surgery. The truth is it was nothing and it made us very grateful, once again, to have such healthy children. I arrived with Lucas at Joe Dimaggio's Hospital in Hollywood at 5:30am. Jorge followed soon after because we had to wait for our parent's to stay with Gaby.

Lucas was such a good boy and flirted with all the nurses. They changed him into this tiny little gown and thankfully allowed me to stay with him until the very last second. The surgery lasted only minutes and they didn't even have to put an IV, he was uncomfortable but for the most part was in good spirits only a few hours after the procedure. I was even able to breastfeed him right after it was done.

The surgery was Friday and by Sunday he was able to stick out his tongue half way out of his mouth. Before he only was able to take out the tip and it was split down the middle, kind of like a lizard.

So now my lizard tongue baby is able to do "trompetillas" like a champ and the anticipation of the surgery was much worse than the actual procedure. Again, we are very blessed.

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Sun, Aug 19, 2007 1:00 PM
I've been a very bad mommy and haven't updated this area in a very long time. I'm trying to make up for it now in a feabile attempt to cram in all the good news in a few short paragraphs, so please bear with me.

Gabriel recently celebrated his 2nd birthday and it's true what everyone says, they grow up so quickly in this short time span. He's talking like never before and even says three word sentences. For the most part he speaks very clearly, but he does have his own little language and we know exactly what he's saying. He now says his name and can list everyone in the family, it's very cute.

Lucas is officially sitting up which is great when we all play together. Building blocks is one of Gabriel's favorite things to do and now his brother is able to join us, even if it is just putting the blocks in his mouth.

He's also rolling in every direction and is eating more and more solid foods. We officially introduced them at 5 months we've now learned that turkey and sweet potatoes is his definite favorite.

Another major milestone is sleeping, which is now on a more routine. Especially night sleeping which he does for 10-12 hour stretches.

I'm loving life with my boys. I'm home alone with both the boys on Mondays and Fridays and they are very busy days for me, but even on the tough days I'm as happy as can be. They are really a joy and I'm so glad that I'm experiencing them to the fullest.

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Sun, May 20, 2007 12:00 PM
Life in our home is always interesting and now that I'm home with both the boys I can honestly say that it is never boring. I fondly remember the days when I sat on my couch and at ice cream. I still do that from time to time, but it is usually wondering who is going to wake up and how soon I can get to bed to catch up on sleep.

The truth is I wouldn't have it any other way and as hard as it is to have two under two, it is amazing to see them interact - albeit in a limited way.

Gabriel thankfully has accepted this tiny visitor in our home and on his own comes and gives him a hug and a kiss from time to time. He even stops his swing to hug him and yesterday I caught him sitting in his brother's bouncer - the only problem is that Lucas was still sitting in it. He was smart enough to sit next to him and not on top of him and he had the cutest look on his face.

Lucas is sleeping a few more hours now. He sleeps from approximately 8pm till 8am with only one feeding, so mom is slowly catching up on some needed rest.

He is now all smiles and is learning to hold up his head and starting to squirm to roll over, so
I only know I'll have two kids running around in no time. Then life will become even more interesting and definitely more of an adventure.

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Tue, Feb 20, 2007 12:00 PM
Lucas Matthew was born last Friday and from the moment he was born has transformed our lives, yet again, for the better. Becoming a mother 18 months ago changed my life in ways I never dreamed possible, but now with Lucas life seems even sweeter.

He was born at 2:41pm after a scheduled c-section, which was so much smoother and less traumatic than our first experience with Gabriel.

We arrived at Memorial Miramar at 11:30am, went up to the labor & delivery area and waited anxiously for the go ahead. I actually walked over to the OR and in a "matter of fact" way simply lay on the table that would soon deliver my son.

It was actually a little strange to look up at the surgical lamp because I could see the entire procedure. I can vaguely remember certain parts, but I was so eager to know what I was having I ignored what was going on and focused on hearing the baby's first cries, which came quickly and were very strong.

Jorge was beside himself from the excitement and I was so anxious to see him that I tried to move, but soon realized I wasn't going anywhere. A spinal block has that affect on a person's body I guess.

Since then we've relearned breastfeeding, which thankfully has gone very smoothly; changing tiny diapers, umbilical cord care, swaddling, 1am, 3am & 5am feedings and a myriad of other newborn necessities.

I feel like I'm on cloud 9 and know that I am very fortunate and blessed to have all these men in my life. Of course starting with Jorge who makes me so proud to be his wife and the mother of his two sons. I couldn't have asked for a better husband, friend and partner to raise these two little boys which will someday become men.

So can you tell I'm a happy camper? Anyway, if you'd read this far consider this your invitation to come meet the little booger. Lucas will be in our lives forever, but he'll only stay small for so long so make sure you come over and meet the newest member of Moratoville.

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Giselle Chamizo: Mari, I am so happy to see you have become a mother two times over. I can only imagine the happiness and blessings you are experiencing. My prayers for your happiness are never far from the four of you.

Zaydée: Ok where are the most recent photos?? = )

Luly: Maria - Many congrats to you and your husband. Lucas is absolutely gorgeous and big brother doesn't fall behind. I can't believe how big he's gotten! Wishing the whole family all the best! xoxo - Luly

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Wed, Jan 10, 2007 12:00 PM
Gabriel is nearly 18 months old and has completely mastered kicking a ball, climbing up on everything and is working up to hopping around the house. His favorite past time is hiding from us and throwing a ball, which has also mastered quite well. We're gearing up for Nini's arrival and although he has no clue he comes and gives my belly a kiss and points at it and says Nini, so obvioulsy the Nini nickname is going to stick for a while. When anyone asks him where's Nini, he comes running up to my belly and picks up my shirt. It's very cute and endearing and of course Mom loves it when kisses are offered without asking. Hopefully this affectionate streak will continue into his teenage years. A mother can only dare to dream. ;)

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Mon, Nov 20, 2006 12:00 PM
Gabriel "graduated" from his baby signs class and is now signing a few words including - more, finished, milk, fruit, chesse, and juice. We're still not talking but he's making the connections to words and is attempting to say things, especially grapes (uva) which he loves.

He makes the first syllable sounds for each word, but has yet to put the entire word together. Hopefully soon we'll hear our first words other than mama, papa, caca and wow-wow, for Chelsea. ;)

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Fri, Oct 20, 2006 12:00 PM
Gabriel is officially saying Mama and Papa directly to us. We ask him, who am I and he says Mama and Papa for each of us. He babbles it every morning when he wakes up and is using it to call us when we walk into the room.

He's also calling out for Chelsea, but instead of using her name he barks like a dog when he sees her or when we ask him what sound does a dog make. He finds it very entertaining and so do we!

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