Traditions

Today we woke up and decided we wanted a tradition for the girls on Thanksgiving. We celebrate Thanksgiving with my family on Friday and Dennis' family all already had plans--so it was us. We bundled up the girls went out for breakfast and headed down to the parade. It was great and special and just us. I would love to say we stood out in the cold drinking hot chocolate and screaming at the floats passing us by--but we found a great parking spot where we could see everything and sat in a warm car, llistening to great music, drinking coffee and laughing at how ridiculous we probably look right now. We went home and watched Dora and the Wiggles and made an amazing dinner (tofu lasagna, broccoli and french fries) and ended with Mrs. Paul's frozen pumpkin pie. What more could you ask for? Other than Baily's on ice and a great documentary. Happy Holidays!

Poof. Gone. Just Like That!

It has been a very eventful week for us to say the least. Simply put, on Tuesday we told Aracely (nanny)she could no longer use the car until she updated her Visa to student status because it was too much exposure for our family to have in case something were to happen. Wednesday morning Mia went to wake her and the room was empty. Oh yeah, EMPTY. No pictures, clothes, candles, shoes or anything else belonging to her. She did leave a few suitcases she was unable to fit in the car (I'm assuming)but she even went to the trouble to take ALL of her food (that I bought by the way)
I was shocked when I went upstairs. Mia asked where she was and it broke my heart. Especially, now understanding more about the importance of bonding and attachment. I was furious beyond words. My sister came in right away and took Mia and Maz and Dennis and I promptly took the rest of her belongings and placed them on the porch and told her to come and get them and to never contact us again. Dennis and I are very sad for the girls but very excited to have our house back. I told her anyone that would do what she did is not a role model for our children. I'm going to cut back on work for the time being and be much more protective over all relationships my girls have with anyone. Too many times people come into their life and than disappear and I feel sad for that.