That Isa Pisa will never learn not to bring Bunny with her on trips. By sheer luck and Daddy running around trying to get the kids to their latest doctor's appointment in MetroWest Isa snuck her beloved Bunny into the car and into the doctor's office without me noticing. At least I didn't notice until we were already there. And, of course, she forgot it sitting on a bench or the floor during Nico's checkup. It wasn't until alter that evening before bed that she "couldn't find Bunny". Backtracking I remembered seeing it last at the pediatrician's - she insisted it must still be in the SUV. Tired already from rushing around I wasn't jumping thru hoops to rush and retrieve him. I had to make up some cockamamie story about how she left him and he was crying and sitting alone at the doctor's in the dark - he'd have to make his way home on the mean streets of Orlando!
At lunch today I drove out to get her precious Bunny, whom she kept asking for all weekend. I thought it might build some excitement for her as I kept texting her mom "snapshots" of Bunny making his way home. First, it was leaving the pediatrician's to get to a bus stop, which he rode all the way to daddy's office. Then he had to make the trek in the hot sun stopping momentarily to get a drink and sit in some shade. Afterwards, he chilled at daddy's office in some A/C to catch a ride the rest of the way home. And lastly. in the safety of his bed waiting for his absent-minded pal, Isa.
That Isa...
Monday, June 29, 2009
A Tribute To A True Genius
So I know it's overkill at this point, but it's worthy of a mention at least. The world (or at least Floridians) were shocked to learn that a 21st century icon passed away recently. Billy Mays, of OxiClean fame (amongst others), was found unresponsive at his Tampa home Sunday. I was actually a fan of his new show, Pitchmen, on Discovery Channel. His loud persona was easily recognizable to millions of people from his As Seen on TV products. Not trying to make light of the situation since we've recently experienced alot of tragedies recently, but this clip was found on YouTube. Just thought a little laughter might help. It's brilliant.
Oh and Tito (or was it Jermaine?) passed away, too, in case you haven't heard...
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Time Flies When You're Getting Old...
I was just struck by how fast time has gone by with the addition of the two little ones. I would've never thought that I would be the father of two great kids. The house can get quite messy with toys and books everywhere. The TV is always turned to Disney or Cartoon Network. The diaper pail never fails to make me gag. I wash poop and urine with an ungloved hand. I get very little sleep compared to a few years ago. I don't get to do hardly any of the things that I used to love doing and my once decent paycheck never seems to last as long as it used to - it goes to formula, Dora Campbell Soups, diapers, kid's clothing and the occasional toy. I don't mind any of it...much. LOL!
Twinkle Twinkle
Originally uploaded by erickpineda527
Nicholas is more the opposite of his sister. He's very easy going and doesn't seem to let his emotions get the best of him. Even when he's sick he still finds the strength to smile and when he does there's a definite twinkle in his eye. He's got a nice shaped head - a byproduct of a very fast delivery I imagine (5 minutes). His goofy little smile displays two bottom teeth and his laugh is addictive. He's got a HUGE appetite and will grow to be pretty strong. He'll end up being the big little brother. He's recently learned to stand up by pulling himself up at not even 10 months old yet. Since discovering he can coordinate his arms and legs he is everywhere.
Top 5 New Developments of Isabella
1.) Speaks ALOT, but is still shy around people.
2.) Her memory of lessons is retained more easily
3.) Has taken on more of the big sister role ("Don't cry Nico", "Don't touch Nico! Here take this!", "Aaww...(kissing Nico on the cheek)"
4.) More helpful..,when the mood strikes her or ice cream is involved
5.) Negotiates EVERYTHING with her parents first
1.) Speaks ALOT, but is still shy around people.
2.) Her memory of lessons is retained more easily
3.) Has taken on more of the big sister role ("Don't cry Nico", "Don't touch Nico! Here take this!", "Aaww...(kissing Nico on the cheek)"
4.) More helpful..,when the mood strikes her or ice cream is involved
5.) Negotiates EVERYTHING with her parents first
Top 5 New Developments of Nico Boy
1.) Can pull himself up to standing now
2.) Usually very happy and easy to smile and laugh
3.) Hustles everywhere on hands and knees
4.) Starting to be quite the clothes horse like his big sister
5.) Learned to say "Da!" first before "Ma!" (order of importance is key here)
1.) Can pull himself up to standing now
2.) Usually very happy and easy to smile and laugh
3.) Hustles everywhere on hands and knees
4.) Starting to be quite the clothes horse like his big sister
5.) Learned to say "Da!" first before "Ma!" (order of importance is key here)
Thursday, June 18, 2009
24 Hour Pharmacy My Ass...
I can count about 4-5 CVS Pharmacys in a 2 mile radius around our house that opened within the last year or so (an that's not including the 3 Walgreens directly across the street from them). Two of which are 24 hour locations. 24 hour my ass. Glad to see that CVS has dumped millions of dollars into opening so many stinking locations near us and aren't even available when you really need them. Hey CVS how are all your layoffs going? I'm sure the money wasted opening all those useless locations are really making your shareholders really happy.
Some pitiful high school kids are sitting in there right now doing absolutely nothing while getting paid minimum wage to ring up the one drunk a$$hole that shows up for his cigarettes, Rockstar energy drink and Doritoes at 3:30 am. Way to go CVS for the poor money and time mismanagement.
Once again my little boy has a fever from a respiratory infection from his crappy daycare. I had to leave work early at rush hour, drive past downtown, pick him up and his sister, drive all the way to the doctor's office in Metrowest, leave an hour later to drive thru a hard thunderstorm to let my parents in the house who drove down from SC to visit, treat my son with the nebulizer every 4 hours throughout the night and get up at 4am to refill his samples from the doctor before he had to go back for his appointment at 1:45pm only to find out that the 24 hour CVS Pharmacy is CLOSED until 8am. You dickheads.
Don't mind me. I'm just tired and cranky.
•UPDATE•
We got back from his 2nd doctor's appointment ...What was supposed to be a nice Father's Day weekend was quickly interrupted by Nico's unfortunate bout with Influenza A or as the doctor put it "flu season is over so it's safe to say it's Swine Flu." The doctor said the CDC has loosened up their belt on submitting samples for swine flu testing.Treatments for both types of flu are the same and he seems to be making a turn for the better after his steroid shot. After about 2 1/2 days his fever has broken and he has gotten much of his appetite back, although he still has the nasty, wet cough that we can't seem to shake despite our best efforts with the nebulizer every 4 hours. We're both pretty exhausted.
Eleanor (thankfully and unfortunately) had to cancel her trip to Connecticut to see her sister's new baby girl, Mia. Sorry Lalaine and Joe. We had to eat the cost of much of the plane ticket - even with a medical emergency such as this it's nice to know that the airlines still have their hands out for money. Also, we had to eat the cost of about $350 of medications for Tamiflu and my parents were forced to go back to SC after only two days because of dad's heart condition - if he caught the flu it would be doubly hard for him to recover well from it. So sorry mom and dad. I know it was a tough decision to leave, but it really was for the best. I wish we could've spent more time together.
Our planned trip to SIlver Springs and the Sunday cookout is obviously cancelled. The biggest news now is that Eleanor and I have decided to cancel the kids daycare. It just isn't worth it to see Nicholas so sick all the time. We'll just have to tighten the financial belt even more as El will be forced to go back to being part-time at the hospital. Tomorrow I pick up their belongings at the daycare. Good riddance!
I just hope we get good news from the doctor tomorrow afternoon about Nico's condition.
Some pitiful high school kids are sitting in there right now doing absolutely nothing while getting paid minimum wage to ring up the one drunk a$$hole that shows up for his cigarettes, Rockstar energy drink and Doritoes at 3:30 am. Way to go CVS for the poor money and time mismanagement.
Once again my little boy has a fever from a respiratory infection from his crappy daycare. I had to leave work early at rush hour, drive past downtown, pick him up and his sister, drive all the way to the doctor's office in Metrowest, leave an hour later to drive thru a hard thunderstorm to let my parents in the house who drove down from SC to visit, treat my son with the nebulizer every 4 hours throughout the night and get up at 4am to refill his samples from the doctor before he had to go back for his appointment at 1:45pm only to find out that the 24 hour CVS Pharmacy is CLOSED until 8am. You dickheads.
Don't mind me. I'm just tired and cranky.
•UPDATE•
We got back from his 2nd doctor's appointment ...What was supposed to be a nice Father's Day weekend was quickly interrupted by Nico's unfortunate bout with Influenza A or as the doctor put it "flu season is over so it's safe to say it's Swine Flu." The doctor said the CDC has loosened up their belt on submitting samples for swine flu testing.Treatments for both types of flu are the same and he seems to be making a turn for the better after his steroid shot. After about 2 1/2 days his fever has broken and he has gotten much of his appetite back, although he still has the nasty, wet cough that we can't seem to shake despite our best efforts with the nebulizer every 4 hours. We're both pretty exhausted.
Eleanor (thankfully and unfortunately) had to cancel her trip to Connecticut to see her sister's new baby girl, Mia. Sorry Lalaine and Joe. We had to eat the cost of much of the plane ticket - even with a medical emergency such as this it's nice to know that the airlines still have their hands out for money. Also, we had to eat the cost of about $350 of medications for Tamiflu and my parents were forced to go back to SC after only two days because of dad's heart condition - if he caught the flu it would be doubly hard for him to recover well from it. So sorry mom and dad. I know it was a tough decision to leave, but it really was for the best. I wish we could've spent more time together.
Our planned trip to SIlver Springs and the Sunday cookout is obviously cancelled. The biggest news now is that Eleanor and I have decided to cancel the kids daycare. It just isn't worth it to see Nicholas so sick all the time. We'll just have to tighten the financial belt even more as El will be forced to go back to being part-time at the hospital. Tomorrow I pick up their belongings at the daycare. Good riddance!
I just hope we get good news from the doctor tomorrow afternoon about Nico's condition.
Birthday/ Memorial Day Week
I'll never second guess El again about planning a trip. Weeks prior to the said weekend event she had been asking me what I wanted to do or where to go. I did want to take advantage of the long holiday weekend, but I was trying to make smart decisions about money spending. Things have been tight and I didn't want to shoot ourselves in the foot financially speaking, but we REALLY needed to take some time off. Not including day trips here and there and the occasional weekender to Charleston we really hadn't been anywhere in over two years.
It certainly would've been great to get out of our routine and step away from the day-to-day. After giving her a hard time (with the bad rainy weather we'd been having for weeks) she pulled the trigger on a beach condo in Siesta Key. Memorial Weekend, summer break for kids, extremely rainy weather - I wasn't expecting much, but anytime away from Orlando would be a nice change of pace. I even planned B'd alot of other things to do there in case it poured cats and dogs (as I expected). I was going to make the most of the trip.
Two days prior we shopped out our "supplies" for the 4 days at the beach. It took a long time to get the truck packed the night before...chairs, coolers, luggage, toys, backpacks, and every other "necessity" you could think of. By the time I was done it looked like we were going for a month, not 4 days. With two little kids I figured it best to do breakfast every morning at the condo and spend the lunches and dinners out. This way we could spend every morning in the water and sand before it filled up with all the hungover fools from the night before and do the sightseeing while everyone was at the beach.
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The view was terrific, though, on the seventh floor. We quickly changed into bathing suits and brought our beach gear down to the beach. Even for it being after 3pm the private beach wasn't crazy crowded, the water was warm and the sand like powder. I could get used to this.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
The next few days were just like this. In bed fairly early (before midnight) and up at the crack of dawn to make breakfast and dress the kids, enjoy the beach and see what the evening had in store for us. We even managed to do some of the Plan B stuff when the sun got too hot to lay out.
This included Mote Aquarium which was not even close to crowded. Shark tanks, dolphins, loggerhead turtles, learning exhibits and plenty of fish - we squeezed it all in 2 hours before heading out to dinner at Chart House. It was El's birthday dinner for me - really nice place with fresh seafood.
This included Mote Aquarium which was not even close to crowded. Shark tanks, dolphins, loggerhead turtles, learning exhibits and plenty of fish - we squeezed it all in 2 hours before heading out to dinner at Chart House. It was El's birthday dinner for me - really nice place with fresh seafood.
On my actual birthday she even found the time to prepare a nice dinner complete with dessert. She had been probing me what my favorite foods were. How could I pick just ONE??? To make sure she hit the mark she prepared a pancetta wrapped roasted pork loin with capers over fresh spinach AND citrus stuffed gamebirds. Mmmm.
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