April 14: Double Celebration

Since mommy seems to be so tired these days (I really don't get why... I'm full of energy!) I decided I would take over again and just keep you updated of the latest developments. 

First: Daddy's B-day.  The "old man" is getting older.
Second: Our new family's second month anniversary.

1. Daddy's B-day.
Yes, daddy is a year older, or like he said very seriously... "not a year older but a year more experienced". Yeah whatever! I don't get the whole b-day celebration yet... but after having front row seats to daddy's, I have to say that it definitely seems like fun. I don't know what the fuss is with the years you have... when you're still counting just months that doesn't really matter.  

Anyway... mommy decided to have what was intended to be a small "gathering" at the house.  What she didn't remember was the amount of kids that are now part of the circle of friends! Wow... I have only one word to describe our Sunday afternoon: Zoo.   Mommy made a mental note:  Next party we'll have it at a park!

We did have fun though... we played,  we went up and down the stairs (well... the bigger kids did, I am not allowed...), we eat cake, daddy and Maria Jose (my cousin who's B-day is April 17) blew off candles and  they both opened presents! I am definitely liking this whole B-day deal.

Besides, I also got to spend some time with my "fiancee", Nathalie, who's looking cuter and cuter! ; )
But don't tell her I said that.  

I am of course, very smooth and try to pay no attention to her yet.  The other day she even send me kisses... which I totally ignored.  That's why I am a chick magnet. 

This is a pic of daddy and Maria Jose, each one with their cake, blowing off the candles.  Maria Jose is a little precocious and ended up blowing everybody's candles! Let me tell ya something dude... when I have a cake... I'll take care of it... okay? Nah! she's pretty cool...

  

2. Our family's Second Month Anniversary: 

So it's been two months since we were formally introduced and I have to say that I've learned a lot about my parents and about being a family since then. And I won't even go into what I've learned about Canada and the fact that is mid-april and the white stuff is still there!.  Everybody said is supposed to be gone by now but we're still going to the malls in the afternoon instead of the park...oh well!  I've also "shared" with mommy and daddy more and more about lovely me! 

Things mommy and daddy know about me now that they didn't a month ago:  

1. I do like pajamas in Canada.  Not in Colombia because is hot... but here... they're worth a try.  Besides, I look sexy.  (Maybe I should show Nathy my fav with the ears).  What do ya think? 

2.  I do enjoy some time by myself in the play pin.  I didn't at the beginning and I would start crying when mommy left me there... but I now know that she's looking at my while she cooks and I no longer get so anxious.  Mommy also sings and dances while I'm there to keep me "entertained"... I think she's hilarious when she does the frog dance, so now I dance as well! 

 3. I can enjoy a good laugh after a bath.  See... I love the bathing experience but don't like it when I have to dress up again, so I usually cry and make a fuss! However, mommy and daddy are so funny sometimes when they're dressing me that I just can't hold a good laugh.
 

 

4.  Duna and I are becoming best buddies.  We share toys and mommy found me the other day biting on Duna's favorite bone.  Mommy was not happy about that... but Duna didn't care. Milu on the other hand does not love me at all! That's ok... my charm will eventually win her over. 

5. After much consideration I think daddy is the coolest daddy ever!  I even chose to say "papa" instead of "mama" the other week.  Mommy was a little upset 'cause she's home with me every day an all... she also said that because of me she had to change the whole house decor and "that's the way I pay her back" but, I think the old man is just great!. - I'll say mommy eventually... I just like to give the ladies a hard time at first.  :)   

So happy B-day daddy!  You are the BEST-EST ever!

Sebastian

Back in Calgary!!!

I know it's been a while since my last blog but I got to tell ya... it's been a couple of crazy weeks!
Since the last post,  Sebastian and I booked our trip to Bogota (Sunday, March 26th) where we spend a couple of days with Tavo's mom and brother.  It was pretty great being there with them and seeing how in only two days, grandma Marina and uncle Diego fell in love with Sebastian.

Well, of course! he's a pretty lovable little guy! Besides, he seemed to enjoy daddy's side of the family as well! :)   We basically did stuff together,  go for ice-creams, go for walks, etc etc.  It was pretty relaxing and I discovered Sebastian doesn't really mind blankets... as long as it's a little cold! In Bucaramanga he insisted on sleeping without any pajamas or blankets!!

After that it was time to flight again... but this time it was going to be a long ride.  On Tuesday evening we got Sebastian in the warmest, fuzziest jammies we could find... and headed to Bogota's International Airport.

We had a 6 hours flight to Toronto, a two hours stop there for immigration  and a 4 hours flight to Calgary. In a summary... a very very looong flight. Tavo and I decided that Sebastian and I would go first class so that we could get the best service and be more comfortable; however, as a side comment,  I don't think you can really "enjoy" the first class experience when traveling with an 8 month old baby in an overnight flight.  I don't know if it would have been much less comfortable in the "regular" section of the plane but I will definitely try row 12 (the row with the possibility of a crib) next time. 

The good thing is that Sebas slept most of the way. I had initially asked some friends for  things to give him so that he would sleep but ended up buying drops of a mix of herbs that a nathuropatic doctor recommended.  They worked perfectly!

We arrived to Toronto and had exactly 2 hours to get to our next gate which were EXACTLY the time we needed.  I could hardly get to the ladies room before boarding our new flight to at least take a look at my very tired face! :)  For those of you traveling for the first time to Canada with internationally adopted children;  plan for time for immigration as children need to be "recorded" as landed new citizens if they are not traveling with a Canadian passport.  The funny thing is, Sebas seemed to know the agent asking the questions was someone he needed to keep happy, because he kept smiling at her.  I guess the kid's learning the art of manipulation! And with that little smile and four teeth, I could see myself being a victim of that ancient male art!!...

Anyway,  we finally made it next day... all in one piece, with our two pieces of luggage,  one stroller, one carrier and two very very big brown bags under my eyes!.  And I have to say that I am very proud of myself and of Sebastian.  I was awesome handling documents, baby, suitcases and other stuff... (I can now say that I have "incredible" multitasking skills and almost 5 arms!) and Sebastian was an awesome baby who slept when he had to and smiled at the right time!

It is great to be home... even when it snowed 25 cm on Saturday... which by the way it's a perfect Welcome to Canada weather for Sebas.  He got dressed for the occasion and we were all out on Sunday. 

But before I end letting all of you think that everything was picture perfect... I need to add that Sebastian was not AT ALL impressed with car seats in Canada.  You see... in Colombia all he had was mommy's arms to hold him but here... well, here is different.  This is his first impression of the car seat. 

  

By the way, he still does that every time he goes for a ride. 

Until next post,  

Luz M.