Happy Thanksgiving to everyone- friends and family. What a year this has been for all of us!. So many trials and tribulations; so many changes and so many adjustments. Some for the good and some, well, just a change.
I am taking this week to be thankful for all that I have and not to think about what I have lost and what I do not have. I cannot change the past and I cannot change or make people do something they dont want to do. All I can do- heck all we can do is move forward and hope for the best. This past year, Eliana has taught me to live life to the fullest and one day at a time and I try everyday to be a better person for her.
This has been a specially challenging year for me in all respects. I want to thank all of you who have stood by and encouraged me, supported me, and not judged me. I thank all of you that have been my true friends and family. Here is a small shout out to some.
To J: My best friend in the whole world. The person who I have grown with. Have we been through hell and back? and through it all, you have been there as a friend. You truly understand the meaning of unconditional and I am grateful and honored to have you in my life. I know we will be connected until the day we die.
To E: My sister, my other best friend. What would I do without you? You bring me back down to earth when I am crazy, you console me when I need to be consoled and you scold me when I need to be put in place. I am so happy that we are this close.
To M: My bro, we may have many differences in opinion and lifestyles, but I love you very much and I am so happy that we live close and maintain a close relationship. You are very important in my life and I hope to we continue to stay close and connected.
To D: My snooky and dear friend, although our history is an interesting one, we have made it through many battles and wars. Thank you for being there during these crazy times, and even tough you like to keep what you do unnoticed.. I notice.
To A, Y, K, S, N, P, and J: My girls. What would I have done without you when I cried over my hair or my weight, or my nasty nails and no brows. You made me feel beautiful and wonderful. We have all gone through a lot together and I thank you for being my friend. I hope to be as good as a friend to you as you are to me.
To K: My brother from another mother. No words can express my gratitude to have met you and feel that you are like a brother to me. I hope we can say the same when we re 80 and in a nursing home. ha
Nothing is easy and the road to life is paved with many challenges and every experience helps you understand what is important and how fragile and short our stay in this planet is.
I wish you all a very happy holidays and my next post will be about thanksgiving meal. I am hosting my first thanksgiving in the city and my whole family is coming.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Update
Hello everyone:
Happy few days before thanksgiving.
It's been a very hectic few weeks.. heck- few months!. I have been working full time for two months now and it has taken me about that long to get in the groove of things.
My weekdays consists of the following: ready?
Wake up at 6:30
Eliana wakes up around 6:45- get her from her crib proceed to place her on my bed- play for 5 minutes
6:30-7am- brush teeth, wash face (showers occur in the evening when Eliana goes to bed)
7am- Feed Eliana breakfast.. play
7-7:30 get eliana dressed, get myself dressed..
7:45- Walk out the door- take Eli in carrier with her stuff and mine (yes, I am a mule), take subway, fight with people in the subway walk to daycare
8:30- arrive at daycare, play with Eliana.. leave her things ready.
8:45- Walk to work
9:am- get to work.. work til 5:30-5:45 (if I am lucky get a workout in over lunch time)
5:45-6:00- walk to daycare (or take subway to daycare)
6:00-6:15- pick up eliana- discuss day events with teachers, strap her to my carrier take her things.. walk to metro
6:45- arrive home.. play and unwind for 15 minutes
7-8pm- feed Eliana dinner, give Eliana bath, play with her, pjs, get her really to bed.. put her to bed
8:30:11- COLLAPSE.. or eat dinner, take shower, pay bills, maybe do a little work, watch trash tv.. go to bed..trying to squeeze in a workout time, but it's been very tough.
repeat..
Fun right? lol
and that's when things are running smoothly and we are both feeling well and not tired/sick/ etc.
The weekends are better and I try to find fun activities for us to do.
I know one thing though.. My life is richer and 1000 times happier because she is in my life.. No regrets, just overjoyed.
Tomorrow a special thanksgiving blog about all the blessing and lots of shout outs and thank yous.
scans and my last procedure coming up in the next few weeks.
Have a wonderful day.
Happy few days before thanksgiving.
It's been a very hectic few weeks.. heck- few months!. I have been working full time for two months now and it has taken me about that long to get in the groove of things.
My weekdays consists of the following: ready?
Wake up at 6:30
Eliana wakes up around 6:45- get her from her crib proceed to place her on my bed- play for 5 minutes
6:30-7am- brush teeth, wash face (showers occur in the evening when Eliana goes to bed)
7am- Feed Eliana breakfast.. play
7-7:30 get eliana dressed, get myself dressed..
7:45- Walk out the door- take Eli in carrier with her stuff and mine (yes, I am a mule), take subway, fight with people in the subway walk to daycare
8:30- arrive at daycare, play with Eliana.. leave her things ready.
8:45- Walk to work
9:am- get to work.. work til 5:30-5:45 (if I am lucky get a workout in over lunch time)
5:45-6:00- walk to daycare (or take subway to daycare)
6:00-6:15- pick up eliana- discuss day events with teachers, strap her to my carrier take her things.. walk to metro
6:45- arrive home.. play and unwind for 15 minutes
7-8pm- feed Eliana dinner, give Eliana bath, play with her, pjs, get her really to bed.. put her to bed
8:30:11- COLLAPSE.. or eat dinner, take shower, pay bills, maybe do a little work, watch trash tv.. go to bed..trying to squeeze in a workout time, but it's been very tough.
repeat..
Fun right? lol
and that's when things are running smoothly and we are both feeling well and not tired/sick/ etc.
The weekends are better and I try to find fun activities for us to do.
I know one thing though.. My life is richer and 1000 times happier because she is in my life.. No regrets, just overjoyed.
Tomorrow a special thanksgiving blog about all the blessing and lots of shout outs and thank yous.
scans and my last procedure coming up in the next few weeks.
Have a wonderful day.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Post pictures
Ain't it pretty?
Traveling sure is delightful ain't it?
Not spending money going out to eat or going out frees up money for sightseeing if you are into that sort of thing.
Enjoy
Monday, November 7, 2011
Halloween Week Fiasco
So I thought the highlight of Halloween would be Eliana eating chocolate by accident, or Aunt Esther dressing up as a cow with Eli, but of course NOT.
On Tuesday, I got a call from Eliana's daycare saying that she was not feeling well and that they thought she had a tummy ache or constipation. My little one is allergic to so many things and now including milk. Where does she get that? I have no idea bc we dont know too much about all of her hereridary stuff (for obvious reasons). I diverted, let me get back to the story then will get into Eliana's one million allergies.
So, daycare calls me and I worry because she's in pain and crying and all think that she's super uber constipated and I may have accidentally give her halloween candy, or milk based products or god knows what.
I pick her up from daycare and take her home. Things seem to be fine. Except.. when bathtime comes ELiana screams in pain and starts to grab her elbow and arm and refuses to lift it or even move it. I, of course, thinks her arm is broken and proceed to call my mother, brother, sister, and pediatrician friend. Eliana passes out drinking her bottle and I let her sleep through the night until I assess the situation. As always, I think I am overreacting so I give say to myself that I will give it 24 hours and see how she is doing once she wakes up again.
In the morning, nothing changes. Eliana still refuses to be touched and definitely does not move her left side. I panic. Get dressed and run to the emergency room.
We are used to emergency rooms and are pros at doctors :-)
To make a long story short, after numerous x-rays and hours in the emergency room, the doctor tells us that Eliana had a dislocated elbow and doctor quickly re-locates it. Apparently it is a very normal and common injury among little ones. who knew?!?
The doctor told us that it can happen anytime and she is apparently prone to joint dislocation (I have never had anything dislocated in my life) so first time for me to learn about all of these things. Her muscles and joints are growing very fast and apparently they become weak and soft and hence can be dislocated rather quickly.
What a scare. She is fine now and I had a very long talk with the director of her daycare to discuss how she should be handled.. (extra gently of course).
Anyway, never a dull moment at the Zeledon household.
Let's hope this week is a quiet one.
On Tuesday, I got a call from Eliana's daycare saying that she was not feeling well and that they thought she had a tummy ache or constipation. My little one is allergic to so many things and now including milk. Where does she get that? I have no idea bc we dont know too much about all of her hereridary stuff (for obvious reasons). I diverted, let me get back to the story then will get into Eliana's one million allergies.
So, daycare calls me and I worry because she's in pain and crying and all think that she's super uber constipated and I may have accidentally give her halloween candy, or milk based products or god knows what.
I pick her up from daycare and take her home. Things seem to be fine. Except.. when bathtime comes ELiana screams in pain and starts to grab her elbow and arm and refuses to lift it or even move it. I, of course, thinks her arm is broken and proceed to call my mother, brother, sister, and pediatrician friend. Eliana passes out drinking her bottle and I let her sleep through the night until I assess the situation. As always, I think I am overreacting so I give say to myself that I will give it 24 hours and see how she is doing once she wakes up again.
In the morning, nothing changes. Eliana still refuses to be touched and definitely does not move her left side. I panic. Get dressed and run to the emergency room.
We are used to emergency rooms and are pros at doctors :-)
To make a long story short, after numerous x-rays and hours in the emergency room, the doctor tells us that Eliana had a dislocated elbow and doctor quickly re-locates it. Apparently it is a very normal and common injury among little ones. who knew?!?
The doctor told us that it can happen anytime and she is apparently prone to joint dislocation (I have never had anything dislocated in my life) so first time for me to learn about all of these things. Her muscles and joints are growing very fast and apparently they become weak and soft and hence can be dislocated rather quickly.
What a scare. She is fine now and I had a very long talk with the director of her daycare to discuss how she should be handled.. (extra gently of course).
Anyway, never a dull moment at the Zeledon household.
Let's hope this week is a quiet one.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Happy Halloween and other things
Hello all:
Happy Halloween from my family to yours. Eliana will be trick or treating today and will be wearing her very warm cow outfit (see previous post). She was previously Cinderella, but after getting a hint of what the weather was going to be, we ran to Pottery Barn Kids and bought whatever warm costume was left- hence the Cow costume.
Everything else is going great. I have a new JOB as I mentioned before. I am now working at LivingSocial and I absolutely love it. The best place ever. I wear jeans to work, there is endless amounts of food, and the work is very interesting and I have lots and lots of responsibilities. The hours are extreamly flexible and since it's an internet start -up, I can work from home lots. PERFECTION. I hope I dont jinx it.. this is a great gig.. benefits are amazing, hours are great, I am working on compliance and regulatory global work. In all, perfect set up. Too good to be true!. Pinch me please.
Eliana has been in her new daycare for a month now and she finally does not cry when I drop her off. Today was the first day that she did not cry!! She gave me a sad face, but no screams or tears. THANK GOD! FINALLY!.
Healthwise- I have a mammogram scheduled for November 18th- I have a lot of pain on my left boob and hoping that it's a clogged something or other and nothing bad.. my hormones are still crazy so I am hoping it has something to do with hormonal imbalance. Everyday I feel as if I have more and more energy so the meds are leaving my system. My last procedure is scheduled for early december and scans right before the holidays. I cannot believe it has been a year.
What a year- I must say.
Eli and I are also heading to Disneyworld with the family during the holidays-only for a few days. Mom and dad are coming up for thanksgiving so I am in charge of thanksgiving feast this year at my house. I am going to go all out (of course) and I will post pictures of my ridiculous endevour.
That's all for now. Will post pictures of trick or treating tomorrow.
Feliz dia de los Muertos too!..
Happy Halloween from my family to yours. Eliana will be trick or treating today and will be wearing her very warm cow outfit (see previous post). She was previously Cinderella, but after getting a hint of what the weather was going to be, we ran to Pottery Barn Kids and bought whatever warm costume was left- hence the Cow costume.
Everything else is going great. I have a new JOB as I mentioned before. I am now working at LivingSocial and I absolutely love it. The best place ever. I wear jeans to work, there is endless amounts of food, and the work is very interesting and I have lots and lots of responsibilities. The hours are extreamly flexible and since it's an internet start -up, I can work from home lots. PERFECTION. I hope I dont jinx it.. this is a great gig.. benefits are amazing, hours are great, I am working on compliance and regulatory global work. In all, perfect set up. Too good to be true!. Pinch me please.
Eliana has been in her new daycare for a month now and she finally does not cry when I drop her off. Today was the first day that she did not cry!! She gave me a sad face, but no screams or tears. THANK GOD! FINALLY!.
Healthwise- I have a mammogram scheduled for November 18th- I have a lot of pain on my left boob and hoping that it's a clogged something or other and nothing bad.. my hormones are still crazy so I am hoping it has something to do with hormonal imbalance. Everyday I feel as if I have more and more energy so the meds are leaving my system. My last procedure is scheduled for early december and scans right before the holidays. I cannot believe it has been a year.
What a year- I must say.
Eli and I are also heading to Disneyworld with the family during the holidays-only for a few days. Mom and dad are coming up for thanksgiving so I am in charge of thanksgiving feast this year at my house. I am going to go all out (of course) and I will post pictures of my ridiculous endevour.
That's all for now. Will post pictures of trick or treating tomorrow.
Feliz dia de los Muertos too!..
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Happy Early Halloween!
Monday, October 17, 2011
Fun with the family
I am now sick and not having fun. Too much traveling and running around.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Update
Hello everyone. Sorry I have not been posting as often as I should, but there is something wrong with my Iphone and it is not allowing me to post to blogger. :-(. I hope I can fix the problem, as you all know I do most of my blogging on my iphone while I run around with Eli.
Eli and I are trying to adjust to our new schedule, places, and work. Let me tell you, it is very hard to deal with a toddler and a full time job without much family for help. It is quite an undertaking.
The last two weeks were challenging. Eliana caught a nasty gastroenteritis (or what the doctor told us-- travel stomach bug). It was terrible! Diarrhea and throw up non stop for 4 days!. to top it off, right as she was feeling better, she caught a nasty cold/cough/flemmy thing. .. poor thing. She cant get a break. This is the sickest she has been in a year. I feel bad for her. But that is what I get for changing her environment so abruptly and throwing her to the wolves! (I know I am exaggerating).
The other day, Eliana threw up on me on the metro! Yes, it was loads of fun. We were both covered head to toe in vomit and I had to turn around, and start all over again with showers, etc. Never a dull moment with the Eli-Sonia Duo!. All in all though, this has been one of the happiest month for us. I am finally feeling better and we are exploring and trying new things. Will post pictures once my iphone situation is settled.
I have a new obsession!:
http://ny.curbed.com/
I think Eli and I will be able to afford homes in Staten Island (YIKES-NEVER!)
Enjoy the link and see how the other half lives.
Til next time,
toodles....
Eli and I are trying to adjust to our new schedule, places, and work. Let me tell you, it is very hard to deal with a toddler and a full time job without much family for help. It is quite an undertaking.
The last two weeks were challenging. Eliana caught a nasty gastroenteritis (or what the doctor told us-- travel stomach bug). It was terrible! Diarrhea and throw up non stop for 4 days!. to top it off, right as she was feeling better, she caught a nasty cold/cough/flemmy thing. .. poor thing. She cant get a break. This is the sickest she has been in a year. I feel bad for her. But that is what I get for changing her environment so abruptly and throwing her to the wolves! (I know I am exaggerating).
The other day, Eliana threw up on me on the metro! Yes, it was loads of fun. We were both covered head to toe in vomit and I had to turn around, and start all over again with showers, etc. Never a dull moment with the Eli-Sonia Duo!. All in all though, this has been one of the happiest month for us. I am finally feeling better and we are exploring and trying new things. Will post pictures once my iphone situation is settled.
I have a new obsession!:
http://ny.curbed.com/
I think Eli and I will be able to afford homes in Staten Island (YIKES-NEVER!)
Enjoy the link and see how the other half lives.
Til next time,
toodles....
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Back in the Saddle
Hello All. I hope everyone is doing well.
We have been very busy here in Eliana and Sonia land, but I hope to update my blog and keep you up to speed more frequently.
Eliana and I are settling in to our new routine nicely (yeah right!). It's crazy business in our household, but we are taking it one day at a time.
Now that I have been off meds for over a month I feel 1000 times better. My energy is not 100 percent, but my spirit and mental health is 1000 times better. I have not had a depressive episode for quite a while and I am not as crazy as I used to be. (right, D,K, and J? haha). I am blessed and very lucky that I only need one more procedure and hopefully the scans in November will continue to provide me with good news. Hair is starting to grow back and it's thicker than ever (that's a good thing right?).
I started working full time and trying to get a handle of things. Before starting on my new employment, I was asked to be second chair on an FCPA case in front of Judge Leon. I know Judge Leon from my days as White House Fellows Finalist. We kept in contact because we clicked (he is a funny judge). Anywho, I am having fun and the case should last another few weeks. We are in recess for two weeks and I am on travel.
Eliana's modeling career is doing great. ha! I never thought I would be typing out those words. I will let you all know and of course paste the picture when the magazine comes out.
We will be globe trotting soon and I will write about the trials and challenges of traveling with a toddler. I can already tell you about all the fun times we have had in planes, trains, and automobiles..
I have to schedule a procedure soon, and will probably schedule it when we return from vacay and before the thanksgiving holiday. I also have to schedule another mammogram because of my irregular mammogram a few months ago.
Breast cancer awareness is in October and there are a ton of charity events to attend.. But let us not forget about the famine that is going on in Somalia.. If you have the time and the cost of a cup of coffee, please try to give. Giving is a good thing people!.
Til next time.
Promise to keep up the blog even when we are traveling.. the title may change to .. traveling adventures of Eliana and Sonia. :-)
We have been very busy here in Eliana and Sonia land, but I hope to update my blog and keep you up to speed more frequently.
Eliana and I are settling in to our new routine nicely (yeah right!). It's crazy business in our household, but we are taking it one day at a time.
Now that I have been off meds for over a month I feel 1000 times better. My energy is not 100 percent, but my spirit and mental health is 1000 times better. I have not had a depressive episode for quite a while and I am not as crazy as I used to be. (right, D,K, and J? haha). I am blessed and very lucky that I only need one more procedure and hopefully the scans in November will continue to provide me with good news. Hair is starting to grow back and it's thicker than ever (that's a good thing right?).
I started working full time and trying to get a handle of things. Before starting on my new employment, I was asked to be second chair on an FCPA case in front of Judge Leon. I know Judge Leon from my days as White House Fellows Finalist. We kept in contact because we clicked (he is a funny judge). Anywho, I am having fun and the case should last another few weeks. We are in recess for two weeks and I am on travel.
Eliana's modeling career is doing great. ha! I never thought I would be typing out those words. I will let you all know and of course paste the picture when the magazine comes out.
We will be globe trotting soon and I will write about the trials and challenges of traveling with a toddler. I can already tell you about all the fun times we have had in planes, trains, and automobiles..
I have to schedule a procedure soon, and will probably schedule it when we return from vacay and before the thanksgiving holiday. I also have to schedule another mammogram because of my irregular mammogram a few months ago.
Breast cancer awareness is in October and there are a ton of charity events to attend.. But let us not forget about the famine that is going on in Somalia.. If you have the time and the cost of a cup of coffee, please try to give. Giving is a good thing people!.
Til next time.
Promise to keep up the blog even when we are traveling.. the title may change to .. traveling adventures of Eliana and Sonia. :-)
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