Monthly Archives: January 2010

Lost in Translation

Posted on January 31, 2010 by halalamama

Even after all this time, there are some words that Ismael just doesn’t pronounce correctly.  Pizza sounds like, “peegza.”  Gift is “jeeeft.” Today – Ismael:  (noticing that we have no juice for Adam)  “I’m going to CVS to get some … Continue reading →

Posted in What in the world are you people talking about now? | 2 Comments

How to Have Guests for Dinner

Posted on January 27, 2010 by halalamama

1.  Two days before they come:  ride herd on your husband and make him help you clean the house spotless.  Except for your bedroom because, Lord, I just don’t have that kind of time.  Vow to keep the bedroom door … Continue reading →

Posted in Me., My besties! | 3 Comments

Fear

Posted on January 24, 2010 by halalamama

Ismael gives me a hard time about everything I ever ask him to do.  It’s his favorite source of amusement. A few barky coughs from Adam signaling the onset of croup changes everything. “Change his diaper, while I get the … Continue reading →

Posted in The Little Urchin | 2 Comments