I won't really talk much about life at work though. I can only say that everybody decided at the same time that they needed to spend their money. You see, in the corporate budget world... either you spend it or you loose it. Which means that we... the professional "spenders" have to freakiiiinnnggg rush to get everything done properly when all of our business customers start spending... it's kind of like Christmas starting October! But instead of nice red wrapped gift you go for industrial goods or services. :)
Anyway... let's get into happier subject matters. Introducing our guests: Oscar, his wife Andrea and little Pipe. And I have to say that these guys are the perfect guests! They are super nice, super neat and we had a great time together. I used to work with Oscar long time ago in Colombia. Since then we have kept in touch, and they've always wanted to move to Canada. Oscar is a petroleum engineer... so what better city to move to than Calgary? Well, they will finally be arriving next spring. So two weeks ago they came to see the city and to get an idea about neighborhoods, daycares and other stuff before doing the final move.
Here is everybody (including Duna), in Banff.
Anyway, it was again a great opportunity to experience first hand how much the addition of a little one changes a couple's life. Since my last blog some of my friends have volunteered ideas of things Tavo and I need to take time to appreciate before baby Cristancho arrives (that's blog research people!- I am doing my homework). And I've been waiting two weeks to share them with you, my faithful readers!! - well... you probably already read them if you are in fb, but still... they are so cool I had to use them today.
Here they go (another top ten):
1. Being able to eat together (not in turns) and eat when food is still hot. - This was from the last blog.
2. A hot shower lasting more than 5 minutes without little people, or your screaming husband outside your door.
3. Peering without and audience. - Although I've gotten used to having a dog and cat as audience.
4. Wearing your hair down and not worrying about little fists pulling it out in clumps (you will be surprised with how many variations of the standard pony tail you can come up with!) - by the way, I think the same applies with long hanging jewelry...
5. Carrying a small purse that you can actually zip up because it is not crammed full of diapers, wipes, toys, bottles, snacks and the like...
6. Going to a mall and actually have more than 15 minutes uninterrupted shopping.
7. Sleeping in on Saturdays (yes I know... I did mention that a couple times already... but I just can't get over it)
8. Taking the time to be tired after work...
9. Not going into total worrying shock because you forgot to bring an extra set of pants in case little one has an "accident".
10. And my final favorite learned after a week of hanging out with a potty training toddler: Enjoy not having to leave everything and anything you are doing when you hear the magic words: mommy, pipi !
Fun uh? One of my friends in her total wisdom said the point is to "be excited for the wonderful journey of parenthood but enjoy the every day little things until then!" And this comes from a mother of twins... so we all have to take it very seriously.
And with that thought I leave you. Oh well... maybe not... two updates before I do (leave you).
1. Have tried to get some info out of the nice ladies at the Colombian government - ICBF- about how long this waiting might take... (it's been two months since we were approved); but they are extremely good at saying nothing... with a lot of nice words. The common theme in every conversation is: patience
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2. My company decided to deny again my petition to have the same rights as a tummy mommy would. I have to admit I was pretty sad about it and ignored the e-mail for about a week. However, sad became mad and mad prompted some ideas. It is not over!!! She's baaaacckkkk...
Until next post,
Luz M.
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