Cuddle?

The girls sometimes sleep together. It's quite sweet when they do. Tonight:

Marisa to Danielle: Can we cuddle?

Danielle to Marisa: Nope.


Okay so maybe the response doesn't sound cute but they do cuddle a lot. It just has to be when Danielle wants...which thankfully is often. :-)


--- Dalia

Role Reversal

Okay, it's my turn again. I think the only time I have posted is the first test run.

Well, it's been about 5 weeks since my last layoff and I have been thoroughly enjoying the time. It's role reversal for Dalia and I, Dalia's gone back to work, I'm "working" at home with the girls. Once I get more accustomed to the routine and have my days filled with Daddy Daycare, I'll get to know what Dalia has been going through the last few years.

Although I've been lucky enough to be able to take Marisa to school since she's ever been going to school, I'll now be able to pick her up and even volunteer a bit. This time will never be there again, so it's time for me to cherish them even more with all this extra time I have.

I sometimes wonder how we ever manage things, but when you want to do something, it's amazing how things turn out as long as you believe they will. People find ways to do the things that they really want to do, and I've been blessed to be given the opportunity to do that.

There was a movie Dal and I watched a short time ago with a great quote... "Death is certain, Life is not". Enjoy it while you can.

Mark

Life Really Is Simple

After 3 1/2 years of being out of the workforce (the law firm downtown), I am now in my third week back. While I am absolutely loving it, there are certainly challenges, physically and mentally. Physical being my upper body problems that I continue to seek weekly physical therapy for and mentally being away from my two girls.

Of course, I now appreciate my precious children more since I actually leave them for more than 2 hours at a time. I ensure to spend quality time doing something with them (other than tucking them both in at night). It appears that this change, while an adjustment for everyone, is already reaping the benefits.

Tonight one of Marisa and Danielle's favourite shows was on that we may catch once a week, if that. The television volume was off while we were playing. Dad was out. Nana was working in the kitchen. As we were playing, we noticed what was on. We all stopped looking disappointed ... obviously feeling conflicted.

So I ask the big question, "Do you want to watch this or keep playing". I am happy to report the answer was to keep playing. What an amazing feeling!

I must admit I am enjoying how my girls miss and appreciate me. How can you not enjoy the endless kisses from sweet Danielle saying, "Mommy, I lub you"...even without my prompting.

I believe everything really does happen for a reason, but sometimes it can be hard to remember that. The past couple of months have been full of change, and really, it continues to be a really big adjustment for everyone, Mark, myself, my girls, and Nana too (my mom).

Through it all I am completely aware of just how blessed I am. Life really is simple.

Always believe!


--- Dalia

The Time is Almost Here

Time to get back into the workforce...back to the law firm.


Wow. Monday.


--- Dalia

Death and Living

We all know death is the one thing in life that is a guarantee.

So while it is important to prepare for the inevitable, what's even more important is how you choose to live your life in the present.

The present. Right now. Right here. This is all we have for sure. Nothing else is certain.

So what prompted this depressing subject? Right now, as I write this, my husband is at the hospital where his mother just came through surgery (stomach cancer). The next 3 days are critical.

To those who know us are aware that MIL (mother-in-law) has chosen to be an inactive part of our lives. Sadly, she has given up on life since her son left home to get married almost 10 years ago. The two amazing grandchildren have sadly not been embraced but it is as if they are non-existent. This breaks my heart. For many reasons. For myself. For my kids. Yes, even for MIL. And of course for Mark and FIL who have the most amazing hearts I've ever known a person to have.

Regardless of all of it, I pray that people, MIL included, choose to cherish what really matters -- each other -- family, friends, neighbours, even strangers....people. People matter. We should all treat each other with dignity and respect. We shouldn't take the ones we love for granted.

Do you know when your time is up? I know how I want to be remembered. :-)

To me, the purpose of life is happiness...we all want to be happy. So let's all make sure we do what makes us happy. And remember,

"If you keep doing what you've always done,
You'll keep getting what you've always got.

So, if you want to start getting what you've never got,
You've got to start doing what you've never done!"



--- Dalia

"Life"....A Must Read...What # Are You Living?

Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
By Portia Nelson

1. I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I fall in.
I am lost….I am helpless.
It isn’t my fault.
It takes forever to find a way out.

2. I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I pretend I don’t see it.
I fall in, again.
I can’t believe I am in this same place.
But, it isn’t my fault.
It still takes a long time to get out.

3. I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I see it is there.
I still fall in….it’s a habit……but,
my eyes are open.
I know where I am.
It is my fault.
I get out immediately.

4. I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I walk around it.

5. I walk down another street

Marisa's First Loose Tooth

Tonight when I was tucking Marisa into bed she showed me a loose tooth. I couldn't believe it...I almost cried when I said, "Wow, my baby is really growing up". My Sunshine glowed with pride. She is so excited and wants to show everybody.

Time really goes by fast! Time to educate myself about the tooth fairy!


--- Dalia