Traveling

Right I'm procrasting on our packing, even though we leave tomorrow. First of all, wish us luck because we're flying to the east coast on a red-eye. This will either work perfectly or I'll regret it forever. I've told both girls many times that we need to sleep when we get on the plane and I have their blankets, little pillows and lovies ready, so hopefully they go with the plan. But now on to my vent about traveling. We're going to the east coast for 10 days. We're a family of 4. Now that so many airlines are implementing the first bag charge, how are families, or anybody for that matter, supposed to travel? Luckily, we booked these tickets before the change and I don't think our airline has actually made it, but it still pisses me off. The second bag charge, while I don't like it, I can understand. But the first bag? Really? Since we're only allowed a total of 4 quart size bags (1 for each of us) with bottles under 3oz, I can't pack all of our toiletries in our carry on, which means I have to pack a checked bag. Oh and let's not forget that that checked bag has to be under 50lbs or you get charged. Why can't they just add the first bag charge to price of the ticket, where I won't really notice it? They still get their money and I won't be so pissed off thinking I'm getting dinged for something stupid.

Official Announcement

So now that I'm officially in my second trimester and we've now had two ultrasounds, I guess it's time to make the official announcement that we're expecting Baby Lua #3!! Now if you've seen or talked to Samantha in the last three months then you already know, since she has told everybody. Heck she was even telling people before we knew I was pregnant. To answer the most common questions - baby is due Dec. 10th, I'm hoping closer to Thanksgiving than Christmas, we will stay yellow team again this time (not finding out the gender until the birth), no we are trying for a boy (we'll be happy with either!) and we don't have any names picked out yet. Both girls are completely excited and are eagerly anticipating the new arrival. Although they're having a really hard time with the concept of another 6 months, so we just keep telling them after the Christmas tree goes up. I hope they don't think right after. Uh oh, I might have some more explaining to do to them as it gets closer. Oh and I'm 99.9% sure Thanksgiving will NOT be at our house this year - at least not the size it was last year. So we'll keep you updated as the pregnancy progresses. The picture is from the latest ultrasound with the baby waving hello - sorry it's not clear but the baby wouldn't sit still much.

Oh, they make me laugh

Samatha has a memory like none other. It's actually scary sometimes and we've learned never to promise anything we may not follow through with because she will remember. Case in point, driving home last week Nacho and I were having a discussion about languages and about assuming certain people speak a language other than English. Sam pipes up from the back seat and tells that Isabella speaks English. I start wracking my brain for somebody she goes to school with named Isabella and I come up with nothing. Finally she says "remember Mom, Isabella is Daddy's boss. We met her once." Ok. We did meet her once, in November, for about 30 seconds. How does she remember this? The funniest part of all of it though? Nacho has worked with her for 10 months, each and every day and still calls her Elizabeth.

Alexandra has transitioned to a toddler bed and it's going great! The other night I hear wimpering from her room so I go in to make sure she's ok. This is how our conversation went:

Me: What's wrong sweetheart?
Lexi: Nothing
Me: Are you sure?
Lexi: I crying
Me: Why?
Lexi: Cause I sad
Me: Why?
Lexi: Cause I not ok
Me: Why?
Lexi: Cause I want to go to school

So I tried to explain to her again that she needs to start going on the potty to go to school and ballet. Since nothing has changed I'm guessing she's ignoring me or just doesn't care. Somebody else feel like trying to explain to her because she is still upset that she isn't going to school.

Preschool Promotion

Ok, let me start by saying in theory I think the promotion thing has a gotten a little out of hand. BUT, when it's my child it's absolutely adorable and wonderful. Of course, Samantha isn't actually going onto Kindergarten next year, but she had fun none the less. Her preschool held their promotion on Tuesday, where they sang and danced for us, got some certificates and we all ate cake. Not a bad day. Samantha sang all the songs perfectly, but decided for some reason not do any of the accompanying hand movements/dance. When I asked her about it she said she's waiting until it's her turn to go to Kindergarten and then she'll do them. So next year, I'm expecting a big show from her :) Today is their last day of school and I never thought I'd be so excited about it, but I am. Luckily we have a trip planned in two weeks or I think she'd be lost.

She's really a big girl now!

Quickly, it rained here over the weekend. Yep, over Memorial Day weekend, the official start of summer. So 2 weeks ago it was triple digits, now rain. Will it just make up it's mind?

Now on to what I'm actually posting about. We moved Lu into a toddler bed on Saturday. In all honesty, I didn't have high hopes for it since when we tried a few months ago, it was a total disaster. But she suprised me this time. She did get out a bed a few times during nap on Saturday, although she didn't leave her room, she just trashed it pulling out all the toys. But Saturday night, she climbed right in bed and didn't get up once! I thought maybe it was a fluke but it's been the same every night since then! I was thinking maybe this would be the end of naps for her though, but she's in there right now. Granted half an hour ago she was jumping on her bed, but hey she's in her room. Oh and the best part - just like Sam she waits for us to come get in her in the morning! Maybe this means potty training isn't too far behind! One can hope right?

It's getting hot in here...

Today we are supposed to hit triple digits. It's the middle of May. Just two weeks ago I was telling some new comers to the area how we rarely have triple digit heat and if we do it's only for a few days in the middle of the summer and we almost always cool down at night. Bet they're cursing me out right now. So, when I dropped Sam off at school this morning it was 82 out, at 8am!! Our low last night was 67, which just three weeks ago was our high. I love the warm weather, but this is bit early for me. Another day of triple digits tomorrow and then what they're calling a huge "cool off" - down to 85 by Sunday. Yeah I guess 20 degrees actually is a significant cool off, but that still seems rather warm to me. I'm going to enjoy my last few minutes of air conditioned bliss before I have to drag Samantha back out in this sweltering heat for ballet.

The girls got haircuts!!

Ok, we all did, but I know people only really care about the girls! I am lucky enough that my sister-in-law is a hairdresser and even luckier that she was willing to come to our house to cut our hair. The plan was for Nacho to get his hair cut, but then Sam decided she wanted hers done too....which in all honesty, needed at least a trim. The minute Sam was done, Lexi climbed in the chair and announced it was her turn. Since she was 3 for 4 at the point, Tia Mari suggested cutting mine while she was there. So there you have it! I love the girls' hair long, but I really love the length they have now. They look so much older though, especially Lexi. So thanks Tia Mari!!