Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Day 28 (1st Grade)

So today everyone stayed asleep until the alarm went off at 7!!! Then we all got up and going. I was able to take a shower while Beto got the boys ready. Then the both of us finished getting the boys ready. Then Beto took Roberto to school for a yummy breakfast of cheesy scrambled eggs and an english muffin with butter and jelly. And when Beto came home we quickly had a great breakfast of tortillas con juevos and then we headed to my initial assessment for my physical therapy. The resulting outcome: an stretching plan, an elastic band, and 4 weeks of therapy consisting of 2 days a week. Absolutely fantastic. Maybe someday I will be back to normal...however, it may not be in time for the post office to want to still keep me. Oh well, today's therapy outcome turned out to be like those unpopped kernels I was talking about so we just have to deal with the hand that we are dealt. Til tomorrow everyone...

Day 27 (1st Grade)

Monday...okay so if you are confused it's ok. Roberto's school was not in session on Friday due to parent/teacher conferences...and good thing too because Roberto woke up Friday morning saying that his stomach hurt. So after I sent Beto downstairs to grab a bucket I took Roberto to the bathroom to see if he had to "blast a dookie" and gave him the bucket to hold in case nausea arose and tried to explode from his mouth...yes that means puking. Needless to say out both ends it came. Then after clean up we divided the kids and had Roberto stay in the bedroom eating plain Cheerios and drinking Gatorade. He threw up one more time after eating some and then was good. He regained his normal self and his bowels starting trying to regain some composure. So when Saturday rolled around he was good and we went up to visit with our folks and returned home on Sunday night. This is what brings us to Monday. So as a precautionary measure I had Roberto eat a plain breakfast at home and then had him attend school. When he returned home he said he felt fine all day and that his lunch...which was cheesy scalloped potatoes with ham...was very yummy. And if you know Roberto this was a big shock to me...he really doesn't like potatoes very much. So after we picked him up we went and got some groceries at Walmart and then came home for dinner. While Roberto was doing his homework I looked at his papers from school...come to find out that this week is his week to be student for the week!!! This means that this week he gets to be interviewed by his class and teacher and then on either Wednesday or Friday he can bring in a special show and tell that shows something about him. He is super excited!!! Oh and as a special note...Beto let me sleep in til 11:30 while he took care of the kids!!! He's so freakin' awesome!!!

Day 26 (1st Grade)

Ok so don't freak out...just because I am behind on my daily blogging does not mean you need to call search and rescue...it just means that the popcorn of my life started overflowing out of my bowl and I had to step away from my blog to be a part of the real world. So with that said Roberto had a good day at school on Thursday and he got a 100% on his spelling test. I had a recheck done for my ankle and the doctor said that she was going to have me go to physical therapy for my ankle due to me still having pain. We also had Roberto's parent/teacher conferences which went really well as expected. Plus the boys were able to play at their favorite park and Roberto got a new book from his school's book fair.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Day 25 (1st Grade)

So today started a little before 7 because my little Sam was going potty. I then laid in bed until the alarm went off at 7. At 7 my freakin awesome hubby got up and got our boys up and ready while I was able to catch some more Z's. Then he proceeded to take Roberto to school for breakfast again while I was able to grab a decent shower. Then by the time I was done with the shower Beto was home. Then Beto and I had breakfast...which was yummy. I watched a new show called Unforgettable and then one of my favs Body of Proof. Right now we just finished watching The Green Hornet...it was pretty funny. In just a little while...an hour and 20 minutes...Roberto will be done with school and then we have another recheck for my ankle today.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Day 24

Today started at our normal 7 am, but come to find out that the boys were up before that so hopefully they were behaving. So I had Beto start getting the kids ready while I myself got ready. Then while the kids were eating (Roberto was only having a small amount of Cheerios because he was gonna eat at the school) Beto got ready. Then it was time to go take Roberto to school so Beto took him while me and Sam stayed at home so Sam could finish eating. And yes I know that my sentence was a run on and I don't care...why? you might ask...well we are not in school anymore and when people talk they don't add in punctation...and everyone should know by now that I write like I talk. So now I am just hanging out with Sam and will have breakfast soon. Today we will hopefully get the desk put together and the Dish Network guy is coming to try to fix our satellite problem.

Day 23 (1st Grade)

So Roberto didn't attend school for Day 23. He had a new patient doctors appt that was slated to last 40 minutes so Roberto wouldn't be able to attend school until after 10 am. His school has a stipulation that if a student doesn't arrive until after a certain time or leaves before a certain time it's counted as only a half day of attendance...so Roberto was only gonna be counted for a half day so we just kept him home. We did a few things though. We went to see the Lion King in 3D and ran a few errands.

Friday, September 16, 2011

The Rest of Today

So we finally arrived at my parents house. We stopped by White Castle for my dinner...very yummy and I have been waiting for 2 weeks for some...and Taco Bell/Pizza Hut/Kentucky Fried Chicken for dinner for the boys. And a special chocolate shake for my dad. Then to my parents house we went and me and the boys got dropped off and Beto went off to spend time with his brother. So I have been chillin with Dani and my mom. The boys had tons of fun playing with my mom and I had tons of fun relaxing and watching Law and Order: Criminal Intent. Now the boys are going to bed and I am checking out my new laptop. I can't wait for my hubby to get back to my parents house so I can hug and kiss him goodnight!!!

Day 22 (1st Grade)

This morning our kids actually slept...Roberto slept until we woke him up at 7 and Sam slept in til almost 7:30!!! Thanks to us going out some last night and then it being overcast this morning. We ran out and bought a drill so we could better secure the desk together (and so we would have one for later). We then had dinner at the mall's food court hence my facebook check in. Afterwards we quickly ran to Menards and picked up some hardware to use for the desk. Then back home to get the kids ready for bed and then Beto and I watched 2 new shows. After that everyone was finally asleep and everyone slept pretty decent. So this morning the kids got ready pretty fast and then Beto and Roberto left to take Roberto to school. Sam stayed with me and waited for Beto to get back. We have started watching Apocalypto and will be having breakfast soon followed by assembling the desk. Can't wait til it's done because then we can make some headway on actually being able to use our dining room!!! And a big perk is that we are planning on going up to see our parents this weekend and I will be able to pick up my new laptop that we bought from my dad's friend.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Day 21 (1st Grade)

So last night everyone went to bed late because of us buying and picking up a used computer desk for only $30!!! So afterwards we went to McDonald's for dinner and the kids had a great time...and so did I!!! Oh and FYI McDonalds has a Caramel Apple Sundae/Parfait!!! It's like Affy Tapple Paradise!!! So after dinner we headed home and got ready for bed. Then this morning the boys were up before the alarm again so I split them and had some quiet to rest some before the alarm went off. The we all got up and the boys got ready with assistance from Beto...and then I slowly got ready due to my new foot accessory. Yesterday when I went in for my recheck the doctor said that the air cast is why my foot has been feeling funny so she gave me a walking boot to use instead of the ace wrap, air cast and crutches. So now I can walk a little bit easier, but getting used to a bigger and more cumbersome piece of foot attire will take some time. Beto took Roberto to school so he could have breakfast and then on the way home picked up a surprise breakfast for me from Dunkin' Donuts!!! He really is the best husband that I could ever ask for!!! So after we had breakfast I was able to slowly walk...yes walk...up the stairs and give Sam a bath and put him a really cute fleece outfit that my brother-in-law got him last year that he is finally able to fit. Now we are just relaxing and we'll be putting the desk back to in a little while...so excited!!! I pray that everything can get reassembled so that we have an awesome desk to hold everything.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Day 20 (1st Grade)

So this morning started about a half hour or less before the alarm because both boys were awake and using the upstairs bathroom. So I called Sam down to separate the two of them so that Roberto could try to get some more sleep...this unfortunately didn't work...big surprise your probably thinking considering the odds I generally have with this situation...but c'mon now give a mom credit for still trying regardless of the odds!!! So then the alarm went off just as I was starting to fall back to sleep...absolute crap let me assure you!!! So I sent Sam back upstairs to have him change and then for him and Roberto to make their bed. Afterwards they were instructed to wake up Beto so he can pick out clothes for Roberto to wear for school. So finally everyone was up...me and Beto not so willingly...and both boys got breakfast (Roberto only a small breakfast because he wanted to eat breakfast at school again). Then off to school went Roberto with Beto while Sam stayed home with me to finish his cereal and I crawled upstairs to shave...which is a whole lot harder than you'd think when you have a badly sprained ankle. Afterwards I scooted downstairs and Sam followed behind me and had to finish his breakfast downstairs. Then Beto got home and he made a yummy breakfast of smoked sausage, eggs, and toast with orange juice to wash it down. Then me and Beto attempted to watch Stan Helsing...way weird and way too lame...so we just changed our minds and we are now watching a movie that came out in 2010 called The Experiment. It's okay so far...we'll see how it turns out. Right now Beto is picking up Roberto from school...yes today is the early dismissal day...and Sam is playing at home here with me while I drink coffee and relax waiting for Beto to get back to watch the movie.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

The Rest of Today

So after this morning me and Beto ended up watching Law Abiding Citizen...totally awesome, but I was awaiting a surprise ending where his plan comes to fruition and the cop dies regardless of Girard Butler dying. Oh well, only a movie...they usually don't let movies end controversial. So then it came time to pick up Roberto so I decided to let Beto stay home and get lunch with Sam so I hobbled to and fro the car and picked up Roberto. Then we got home and the boys watched a movie...then Beto ran out with the kids to pick up dinner from Burger King and KFC/Taco Bell. Now we are finishing our dinner so we can get the kids in bed. Cool thing about today...Roberto had no homework!!! Then some mommy and daddy time...I love that we have been having this almost every night since Beto got laid off...I'm really gonna miss it when he goes back to work. And tomorrow has two points of notice: 1. Roberto has noon dismissal 2. I go in for a recheck for my ankle
We'll see how the day turns out with both...

Day 19 (1st Grade)

Alright so here is today's actual post. Hey don't judge. So this morning was started at 6:21 this morning with hearing Sam talking to himself or a sleeping Roberto...I'm honestly not sure which one it was. So I called for him to come down, but no luck. So I had to hobble over to the bottom of the stairs and call for him to come down...only to have to send him back upstairs for his sweatshirt. So finally I got him downstairs and had him go potty we both laid down on the air mattress for my attempt to catch some more sleep. However, magically it went from dark to light in the time it took to have Sam to go to the bathroom!!! So by the time alarm went off I had given off up on sleep. So I got the boys up and getting ready and then Beto got up and got food and clothes for the kids...Roberto only had a cup of applesauce because he was going to eat breakfast at school. So Roberto had some free time to play before he went to school which made him super happy. Then it was time to go and Beto took Roberto to school. Sam stayed home with me and finished his Cheerios while dancing to a song on Dinosaur Train called "I'm a T-Rex, I'm a Tyrannousaurus!" It was super cute!!! Then Beto came home with a surprise breakfast from Burger King and Hardees...yummy!!! So then we watched Zombieland and Sam has been watching kid's shows. Can't wait for the rest of the day!!!

Day 18 (1st Grade)

Okay, yes I know its a day late, but better late than never!!! So yesterday I was woken up at 6:15 by Roberto who came downstairs and told me that he had slept all that he could sleep and so now he couldn't sleep anymore. He's so silly. So I had him try to go back to sleep with me on the air mattress; however, we both just ended up laying there and me getting to hold him like when he was little (it made my heart melt). So then the alarm went off and I had Roberto start getting ready and then Sam woke up. Eventually Beto woke up during the commotion from the boys getting ready and then helped with breakfast. So after breakfast Roberto and Sam left with Beto and I was able to hobble upstairs to take a shower...hard yes, but totally worth it. So after Roberto was dropped off at school (for breakfast) Beto and Sam stopped to run an errand and then headed home. So the three of us just lazied around and watched tv until Beto left with our friend Joel to go to a White Sox game with his brothers. So I was dutied to hobble to the car and pick up Roberto from school and then hobble back to the house. When we got home Roberto did his homework and then we watched tv. Finally came bed time and then mommy had some mommy time til I went to bed before Beto got back home.

Sunday, September 11, 2011

9/11 and then some

So today is the 10 year anniversary of a very tragic day in America's history. While I didn't participate in any kind of remembrance event I did get teary-eyed a few times today. The first was when I read a story on Yahoo! about a young man that was a boy that 2 years after the 9/11 tragedy he read a poem at a remembrance ceremony and then today he spoke at the 10 year anniversary about his dad who died in one of the trade towers. The second time I got emotional was when I for the first time explained what happened on that day to my 6 year old son (he was wondering why they were doing certain things at the beginning of the Cowboys vs Jets game)...it was very hard to explain what happened without scaring him, without crying like a blubbering baby, and trying to stay positive. So besides the patriotic...we all got to sleep in today!!! And then we again had a brunch and then we all kinda snacked for lunch...and yes I know that totally rhymes!!! Beto watched the Bears game (they won by the way) and I was able to seriously thin down my emails. The kids got to watch some "kids shows", play in their room, color, play with their puzzles, and play with their kickball with Beto outside. Then for dinner we had some yummy fried chicken and sides from County Market and Walmart. Two perks of today is that after I crawled upstairs (2 times) I was able to situate myself to give the boys baths!!! The downfall is that my knees hate me for crawling up the stairs. I am also able to get in and out of the house by myself now!!! After having a short conference call with my sisters and having Roberto do his meds for tonight the boys are now both in bed. I am currently sitting in the living room with my hubby (whose cuteness totally equals his awesomeness) blogging and watching the Cowboys vs Jets game. As a closing thought I would like to state: Kick Some Ass Cowboys!!!

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Another Lazy Day

So after making a very yummy brunch...with Beto's help of course...me and the family watched the Sorceror's Apprentice. It was a very good movie...Sam didn't really get into it though...no cartoons and no dinosaurs means Sam's not interested. I was also able to straighten up some paperwork that I had strewn about. So yay!!! go me!!! Oh and Roberto got to pick a prize for a fundraiser that he's starting for school...if you haven't received an email regarding it please let me know along with your email address. Right now Beto is getting ready to make dinner...gosh I love him...hamburgers and french fries!!! Then maybe one more family movie before bed...

Early This Morning

Early this morning Sam woke up crying because he thought he was sleeping alone...Roberto had rolled onto the floor and had continued to sleep. So when Beto went over to check on Sam he was told, "I don't like sleeping all by myself!" Too cute...but not early in the morning. So Beto went back to sleep upstairs (he had decided to spend the night in our bed upstairs) and sent Sam down to me. So the both of us attempted to go back to sleep on the air mattress, but Sam had other plans. He took awhile to fall asleep and then when he did I couldn't!!! I kept hearing the upstairs floor creek and it sounded like someone was walking around so I crawled...yes, crawled remember I still have a messed up ankle...to check and make sure my husband and eldest son were alright...which they were. So then I had to scoot my butt all the way downstairs and carefully crawl back onto the air mattress so I wouldn't wake up Sam. After finally accomplishing my mission I still couldn't fall asleep. Finally sleep did find me and I was able to sleep for a few more hours until Sam woke me up saying, "Is it morning? I can't wait for it to be morning!" So I just succombed to him and got up regardless of my wanting to sleep in. So now we start this weekend...the weekend of no plans.

Friday, September 9, 2011

A Look Forward

So here's to sitting around doing nothing, but wondering what you're gonna do this weekend...especially since I am gimped for the time being. So for dinner we tried out one of those DiGiornio Pizza Packages (the one we got had 2 pepperoni pizzas, cheezy breadsticks, and chocolate chip cookies) from Sam's Club. It was actually very yummy...especially the cookies!!! So the package actually fed the four of us and we still have a few pieces of pizza left over. Sam is already in bed and Beto is currently saying goodnight to Roberto and tucking him in. Then we can have some mommy and daddy time before I decide to conk out for the night...which may actually be pretty soon because as I am writing this I have started yawning like crazy. So I have no idea of any plans that we would try to accomplish besides to try to unpack more, but other than that I can't really participate in any excursions so I'm kinda in the frustrated mood. I would love to be able to maximize this weekend I actually have off (granted its due to a work injury that could result in firing because I'm still on probation) to spend some awesome time with my kids...instead I probably will just end up the couch potato that I have been for the past few days. Maybe a miracle will happen and something awesomely great will happen this weekend after all...

Day 17 (1st Grade)

Woke up sometime very in the morning with my little Sammie tapping my head and telling me that he can't sleep upstairs anymore because it was too scary. I have no idea what the issue was that made him wake up (maybe a bad dream...it's the only thing that makes any sense), but all I know is that Sam ended up downstairs with us. So...I didn't wake up Beto because of all the help he's already done for me...I let Sam sleep on the air matress with me and shockingly he fell right to sleep!!! Wow!!! He usually takes forever to fall back to sleep!!! However, due to my mommy generosity I woke up a few times because Sam sleeps like me and likes to cuddle next to who he sleeps with. So then 7 rolled around and we all got up and ready for the day. Beto took Roberto to school and went to the store to pick up milk and orange juice...so while he was gone me and Sam had some fun bonding time. Then Beto got home and we watched a few shows and started watching Surrogates. Then 3 o'clock rolled around and Beto picked up Roberto. Right now Sam and Roberto are playing with all their Hot Wheels cars while we are watching the movie. I have been limping around the house today to work on putting weight on my ankle...slowly, but surely I will be back to my walking self!!!

Day 16 (1st Grade)

Again I spent the night sleeping downstairs with the love of my life with a wake up call of 7 am. And thanks to my generous hunny the kids got up and ready for the day. The boys are still having issues eating nicely without playing in the morning...eventually we will be able to get them to eat and only eat...not now obviously. So then Beto, who is still helping me, made sure I was squared away and headed out to take Roberto to school. Sam and I hung out and waited for Beto to get home...come to find out he had stopped at the grocery store before heading home. Then we spent the day together just relaxing and watching movies. And when it came time to pick of Roberto, Beto headed out and got him. Then Sam and Roberto spent the remainder of the day playing together (after homework of course). Beto made some yummy Carne Asada (skirt steak) for dinner and I got in some cuddle time with the kids and husband. (Big Smile) Another night of campin' out downstairs is how our day closed last night...after a White Sox victory of course!!!

Day 15 (1st Grade)

So after all the chaos that ensued yesterday I slept downstairs on our air mattress so I wouldn't have to tackle the stairs (13 to be exact). So I woke up with my hubby (who out of love for me slept in on the couch in case I needed assistance) at 7 and hobbled around and got myself ready while Beto went upstairs and got both boys up and going. Then Beto got everyone breakfast including myself. He's so freakin awesome!!! Then Beto took Roberto to school while I stayed home with Sam. Then for the whole day Beto helped me by catering to my needs due to my inability walk. When it came time to pick up Roberto I went with because I had to go see the occupational therapy doctor. So after picking up Roberto off we went to see the new doctor. She also assessed my ankle and then rebandaged it. She had me set a return appt for next Wednesday so that she can reassess my work limitations. Then we went back to my work to drop off the assessment. Then out to go get the address and exact location of where the injury occurred so that they could come out and document everything. Then back home we went. And needless to say after all that hobbling around with crutches I was sore and worn out!!! And for the rest of the night Beto assisted me with my temporary handicap. Gosh dang it he's amazing!!!

Day 14 (1st Grade)

I had to work today...and I had to wake up at 3:45!!! I was okayed to come in extra early to get ready for all the extra mail coming off of the holiday. So I got up and ready and arrived at work at 5:30. I got to work immediately after arriving...I had a lot of catalogs left from Saturday that I didn't have the time to prep...so I had to do all those catalogs and then tackle the huge amount of catalogs and magazines I arrived to find when I got to work. So after tackling the ginormous amount of mail I left the office to deliver at 12:30. So already behind, but doing a good job dealing with all the mail tragedy struck!!! While delivering a package to a house almost at the middle of the route I stepped on a weird part on the sidewalk and severly sprained my ankle and fell to the ground. I was able to get up and deliver the package and I forced myself to keep working (I didn't realize that I needed to call work immediately so that they could come out and document the event). So I ended up calling in to see if another sub could fill in for me for Wednesday and Thursday and then the supervisors flipped out!!! So I ended up having to bring all my mail back to the office for another sub to finish delivering. Then I had to head to the doctor to get treated and the incident started being documented. So after treatment I found out that I had a bad sprain and lots of swelling. The doctor wrapped up my ankle with an ace wrap and air cast. They also provided me with crutches. So after I hobbled myself all the way back to the car I still had to drive home with my injured foot and then hobble all the way up and into our house. I'm glad that at least Beto's day taking care of the boys and getting Roberto to and from school was better than how mine turned out.

Monday, September 5, 2011

Labor Day Weekend

So this weekend has been kind of busy for me. I had to work on Saturday so it was another round of waking up at 4:45 so that I could work from 6 til about 5:45. Then I headed home to quickly freshen up and get the kids ready to go out.  Then my family and I met with our friends Joel and Alicia for dinner at Old Chicago in Champaign. The food was super yummy, but the company was even better!!! So after a night of dinner and socializing we headed home for bed. Then came Sunday...sleeping in and then pack and prep to come up north to visit our families. So at around noonish we were finally in the Kankakee area. So the kids and I got dropped off at my parents house to spend the day while Beto went to spend time with his family at the ranch. Later on Sunday night Beto headed to chill with his brother Jose in Chicago while I was able to secure another laptop for us from my dad's friend. So Sunday turned into Monday and we have just been chillin at my parents house while Beto has been helping his brother work on vehicles and spending time with his younger brother Jesus. I also got to pick out some retro computer games, that me and my sister Chrissy grew up playing, to be loaded on a computer that my dad is gifting us with. Some fun stuff and lots of educational games like Spellbound and Mario Teaches Typing!!! Chrissy I know you know what I'm talking about (Dani has no clue)!!! You will so have to come visit and play these with me...unfortunately dad couldn't get Electroman to work.

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Day 13 (1st Grade)

So Day 13 totally happened without any of my mommy interaction, input, or butting-in. I had to work...waking up at 4:45 to get myself ready for work was not how I had wanted Day 13 to be. I got up and started getting ready upstairs and then headed downstairs to eat breakfast and pack up my cooler for work. While I was downstairs getting ready to eat breakfast I heard a little voice groan a little, "Mommy?" I, being mommy and having this same occurance happen to me before, knew immediately that it was Sam. So I went over to the stairs and saw him trying to shake off the just woke up sleepies and all I could do was smile and say, "Oh, Sam why are you up so early?" He didn't seem quite sure himself as to why he was awake, but he did know that he didnt want to go back to sleep and unless I was going to go back to bed with him I knew that there was no chance that he would ever go back to sleep. So being me I had him come downstairs and scooped him up just as he was almost down. So Sam and me had some special early morning time while I got ready for work. Then I had to leave so unfornately I had to wake up Beto to supervise Sam who was happily watching NickJr and eating his breakfast of Cheerios. So kissing them both goodbye and telling Beto a huge thank you for getting up extra early I headed to work. I arrived to find tons of coupon books and park district advertisement booklets that needed to be delivered!!! Holy cow!!! Both of them on the same day!!! Needless to say I was busy!!! Beto took care of school prep and delivery, watching Sam, and then pick up and supervising the crazies, along with dinner (while I was driving home). I came home to hugs and kisses and a yummy dinner. As a special bonus I got a chocolate cupcake with whipped frosting from work and brought it home for the boys to share (Roberto was allowed to eat the whole thing due to Sam not eating dinner nicely). So then after dinner it was time to get the kids ready for bed along with me to get my butt to bed because I had to work Saturday as well!!!

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Day 12 (1st Grade)

Do this morning started at 6:19...I keep thinking really? really? really? Hoping that someday in the not so distant future this would eventually change. However, knowing my luck and my kids and the fact that I have this horrid gene from my dad that once I'm awake I'm awake for good. So with this ever haunting glimpse of my reality staring at me with this grin I just can't help but wanna smack I dealt with this mornings problem. I, of course, could not leave Mr. Mischief with Senor Gigglepants!!! So splitting is the norm for the early mornings and as usual Sam had to pee...so after potty time we both went back to bed only to lay there for half an hour with Sam fussing because he didn't have enough room and me trying to cough out a lung because the sickies have moved into my chest...bronchiotis here I come. So I finally got fed up and said screw it to trying to regain my sleep and rest and we all got up. Boys ready + Mommy ready + still can't breath + 2 kids who are semi sick = still feeling like nothing has gotten accomplished!!! So with that mindset I approached the rest of the morning activities that awaited me: breakfast for Sam, small snack for Roberto (who was having some kind of knock-off McGriddle thing for breakfast at school), vitamins and meds for me and Roberto, trying to get Beto going, throwing up because I took vitamins and meds on an empty stomach, recomposing myself to keep the kids calm, then loading everyone including Beto into the car. We dropped off Roberto and then headed to Hardees (for my awesome breakfast) and then to Burger King (for Beto's breakfast & sharing with Sam). Then off to the DMV to get registration and plates for my work truck. Next we headed to Urbana for a 10 o'clock work meeting that I had (the meeting lasted like 20 minutes, but I had to stay the equivalent of 2 hours to get paid). While I was at work Beto and Sam went to a park and had loads of fun. Afterwards, we went home for lunch and a lil relaxing before we had Roberto. As I am writing this we are prepping to get ready to go get Roberto. Then off we go up north to sign a records transfer from our old doctor and then dinner at Cheezer's with my family...all before we head back for the night because Roberto has school and I have work tomorrow. Ttyl til tomorrow.