Married And Home Alone: 10 Things To Pass The Time

I know I am always talking about my family and how they are not here with me, but right now my life is so boring that there is really nothing else worthy of writing about other than this. So I have compiled a list of things I can do to pass the time while I wait for my birthday, which also happens to be the day that my family comes home.

10. Work, Work, Work

 The timing for when Mila and Sophia left to Brazil couldn't have been better.  Yes, I would rather have them home, but as soon as they left, I was hit with such a heavy load of work that I have needed to stay late at the office on a fairly regular basis.  On top of that, we have 18 video shoots to work on in the next couple of months. So yeah, I'm pretty busy worrying about work and that translates to thinking less about when my girls come home.

9. Spring Cleaning

 It has taken me a while to get started, but it feels good to be productive at home.  The day goes by super quickly when you're so focused on making the house look great and even though you are in serious need to take a shower when you're done, you feel so...clean.

8. Sleep More

 There is nothing that passes the time more quickly than sleeping. I am a big fan of sleeping....at night. I hate sleeping during the day because it makes me feel like I missed too much time, even when I sleep for a half an hour. Nonetheless, time sure does fly when you can't perceive it.

7. Get Out

 One thing that Mila keeps suggesting is that I get out more and do things with other people. It's not always easy to push myself out the door, but every time I do, I feel great.  I went to my sister's birthday party this last Friday and then spent the weekend with my friend, David Johnston.  I loved it. We ate a big dinner and then went swimming and had a blast.  I couldn't help but wish that my girls were with me, especially after seeing so much of David's cute little girl, but I was still able to have a lot of fun.

6. Stay Home

 However fun it is to go out, I feel most comfortable when I am at home.  I would very much enjoy having friends over to have a barbecue or something, but I'm also fine chilling on the couch playing a good game.  Being in my comfort zone helps me to not think so much, therefore not think of my wife and my baby.

5. Watch A Lot of TV

 Ah, TV...TV is great. There are so many good shows out there that I have a hard time choosing one to watch. It's a great time-waster too. I hate having a quiet home.  If I can't have the sound of my baby girl playing with things or yelling and my wife talking to me, at least give me the sound of some random action or comedy scene to keep my home from sounding like a museum.  It gets lonely when it's quiet all the time.

4. Family, It's About...Time

 Since I live so far away from my family I can't exactly go hang out with them every day, but when my parents or siblings call me to make plans, it gives me something to do with other people who love me and who I love; even if we sometimes argue over the stupidest things.

3. Get Fit

 One goal I have been working on (slowly but surely) is to look a little bit better for my family's return.  I have tried to not eat out so much and go to the gym as often as I can, but I don't always feel motivated.  It's a work in progress.  And yes, I am progressing.

2. Play Video Games Obsessively

 One thing that doesn't help with my physical fitness is the video games.  The day after Mila and Sophia left for Brazil, Diablo 3 came out.  Anyone who knew me back in early high school knows that I was literally obsessed with Diablo 2.  I was even a clan leader at the time (whatever that means).  Now, the one thing that helps pass the time more quickly than anything else is my unhealthy obsession with Diablo.  I have spent plenty of late nights and early mornings sitting at my computer, clicking my mouse 5 times every second. I love that game.

1. Sit In The Dark And Pout

 I'm bored with Diablo 3.  The less I play Diablo, the more I start sitting around the house, thinking about how many days are left before my girls come back. It's sad to think about.  There are so many things I can do to keep myself busy until their return, but sometimes there's nothing I'd rather do than drive around and think of what I'm missing out on by being stuck at home, alone, without the companionship of my family. <sigh> Only EXACTLY two weeks left...











I want to wish my sweetheart um Feliz Dia dos Namorados! I will see you soon and we will do something fun together that may or may not be on this list. Beijo querida!

In Our Institution, We Treat Each Other Like Family

I was randomly searching the web yesterday and came upon an excellent short film. Made me cry a little, even. This film did a great job of putting things into perspective for me.  I really think you should watch it.  I don't want to explain too much about it because I feel that my lousy attempt to put it into words would diminish some of its value.

Anyway, the video is about 20 minutes long, so make sure you have time to watch it. It will be well worth your time though.  I must warn you, if you are a native Portuguese speaker make sure you turn up the volume so that you can understand the dialog better.

Here's the video:



Wednesday - Short Film from Rob Sorrenti on Vimeo.

The Beard

While Mila and Sophia have been gone I decided to experiment with a few things without having to worry if it was going to be difficult for Mila to handle.  The day after she left, I shaved my head. I mean I Bic'd it.  I didn't like it. I had to wear a hat for several days until it grew back enough for me to be satisfied and take the hat off in public again.  It just didn't work for me.

Then I decided that I wanted to grow a beard.  Trying to grow stubble out while kissing my wife has been very uncomfortable for her so I thought that this would be the perfect time to just go all out.  So far I'm liking it.  It's probably still in the "don't kiss me honey, 'cause it hurts" stage but slowly it is getting to be a little more comfortable to handle.

I took a picture of myself with the beard for good measure.  What do you think?

However difficult it has been for me to be alone right now, I find that it has actually been a good thing right at this moment, basically because I have been hit with crazy amounts of work that has kept me at the office or working from home until all hours of the night and I'm glad that I don't have to put Mila and Sophia through that.  Still, you can't help but feel that hole in your life.

Since changing over to Blogger, I decided to take a gander at some of my friends' blogs and I noticed an entry from Cindy and Jordan's blog that struck a strong chord with me. You can find it here.  Check it out, it's really good.  I especially liked the quote from Gordon B. Hinckley that says: "True love is not so much a matter of romance as it is a matter of anxious concern for the well-being of one's companion."  Think about that.  If you have ever wondered what has happened to your relationship since the intensity from when you were dating has faded, remember that it's not about the romance, though romance is a nice side-effect.  It is so much more than that.  And if you don't get it, you really have to try and figure it out.

I've always known that I love Mila, even when I didn't know it. Since the first day I met her, I have always cared about her and her feelings.  When I was a boy, I would occasionally hear people ask my dad who his best friend was.  He always replied, "My wife is my best friend."  I would always think to myself, "Well, duh...she's your wife. You spend every day with her.  Of course she's your best friend."  I didn't understand then that what my dad said is true in every sense of the word.  Mila is not my best friend because she is my wife.  She is my wife because she is my best friend.  I absolutely love spending every day with her.  There is no one I would rather spend my time with than her.

Before we started dating, we had a discussion about love. This conversation at the time was strictly platonic of course. She told me how sacred she felt it was to tell someone that you love them.  You can't just throw it out in any relationship because you have strong feelings for each other. Later, after we had been dating for a while, when she told me that she loved me, I knew how important it was for her to say that.  I felt undeserving, yet honored. I also felt pretty amazing. Today, my love for her has grown beyond anything I thought love could be.  That love has brought an amazing, beautiful and intelligent little girl into the world and I am proud and amazed to call myself a husband and a father.

I don't want to brag, but I think I have the most incredible daughter ever. OK, maybe I'm bragging a little. She is only one year old and I can't wait to see the kind of person she grows up to be and I hope that I will be there to see her through it all.  I hear that her two top teeth have really started to grow in and that she knows how to get on and off the couch all by herself and I think, "I am missing out on these important stages of her life!"  I can't even fathom the amount of stages she will go through in her life, so I must be patient while I wait to see her again and see how much she has grown in, I know....the month and a half since I last saw her.

I just love my girls so much.  Can't wait to be with them again.

By the way, we have created new pages for the blog here and here.  They aren't done yet, so be patient and we'll have them done soon! And hopefully we will have more to come as well.

Same-Old, Same-Old, Yet New-And-Improved

I would like to welcome all to the McLaughlin family's new-and-improved blog! We have decided to shift over to Blogspot since it gives us a lot more freedom to work with, as well as the fact that it is much more well-known.

I decided, after spending the day looking at old photos, watching family videos and feeling nostalgic for the days when I was able to take advantage of being able to come home and find, instead of a large, empty apartment, a family, warm and comforting, that I would make myself feel even more eager for my girls' return by going through our old blog and making a new one. Mila has occasionally asked me why we don't just switch, so I did.  Just now.

As you may have noticed, you will still find all of our old posts here on this new blog, in case you ever feel the need to look back at what we have posted previously.  And let me tell you, there are some interesting things posted.

Expect to see some fun things in the future!  We can't wait to get things moving on with this new blog. So, sit down, relax, and check out what's new in our world!

By the way, I can't post anything here without some kind of photo or video to put in it, so here's a gift for you:

Oh My Brazil...

Originally posted on June 2, 2012


On May 15 Me and Sophia arrived in Salvador Bahia where we stayed for a week and then headed to Brumado, my hometown. It’s been so fun and Sophia is having the time of her life. She adores all different kinds of fruits that we  have here and plays with everyone like she knew personally all of them. It is so fun to watch her.

Ok definitely, we are having tons of fun, but I have to say one thing. My heart is kind of sad and a little empty because I don’t have my sweet husband with me. I don’t know if one day we will get used to this. ( being away from each other for a long time). It is a sacrifice but I know it is worth it. Seeing the joy in the eyes of my family and friends for having us here it’s priceless.

3 Years of Happiness!

Originally posted on May 23, 2012


I’m so bad about writing here but I couldnt let this day pass without expressing my feelings about this important day to me. 3 Years ago a married this wonderful guy that has made every day of my life so special in every singel way.

Even in hard times we can learn something together and grow, which are blessings that we can’t see it coming. I love him for being so patient with me and so dedicated. He understands, listens and helps me to be a better person. I love you Mac. You are amazing! Thank you for bringing joy into my life.

What a Day Off!

Originally posted on March 17, 2012


Yesterday was a day full of surprises. My amazing husband decided to continually surprise me all day long. First, He pretended to go to work and left, but soon after that, he came home with a bouquet of flowers. He is so romantic and I love this about him because he is always making me feel important to him and is always expressing his love in so many ways.

I was so happy to see him. It almost felt like he came back from a trip or something like that. These last couple of weeks he’s been working really hard and has been away from home a lot, so I really missed him.
Sophia slept until 10:30, which is amazing. She’s been really good sleeping through the night and is making her mommy so happy with that.

Later, we went to Thanksgiving Point with Kelly and Xander to the petting farm. That place is so cute.


Sophia had a great time and she explored everything there. The funnest part was seeing her ride the pony. She was petting the pony’s hair the whole time and giggling about it. She was really enjoying her time.
Look how tired she is in this picture. That was our last ride on the wagon.

After that, we went home and rested.  More surprises were coming We dropped Sophia off at Kelly’s house and went “somewhere”.
I thought about many things that Ricky was planning to do with me but going to a Play didn’t cross my mind. It was a big surprise to do that because I’ve never been to a play before and had no idea how it would be. The play was great, really funny, I had a blast. It’s called Xanadu.

So, all I have to say is how grateful I am to have such a wonderful eternal companion. Thats the best part of this. He is mine forever! We are so best friends, so in love. He treats me like a Queen and I feel his love daily through many gestures and words.  Im grateful to have this opportunity to be with my family for eternity, and I know that these simple actions in our lives can build our mansion in Heaven and if we endure in our faith, doing our part in the plan, Heavenly Father promises us  eternal happiness. This is the truth that can help us to have the desire to be better and to make sacrifices to achieve our eternal goals. Love you Babe!

Sophia's First Steps

Originally posted on January 29, 2012

On January 27, 2012 at age 9 Months and 4 days, Sophia Linda McLaughlin takes her first steps! How exciting!
It is an incredible milestone and we are so happy everyone was here to see it! Now we want to share it with all of you!

9 Months of Pure Joy

Originally posted on January 23, 2012





Today has been such a good day. Sophia is 9 months now and each day is so especial by simply having her around. Her laugh, her personality and everything she does bring more joy in my life. Here is a video of my little princess. Love her so much!
Happy 9 Months little bird!

Let the Chewing Begin...

Originally posted on December 7, 2011




Our Sweetheart is growing her first tooth!!! Experts say babies sprout their first teeth when they’re between 4 and 7 months of age. We were actually wondering when this phase was going to start. Isn’t that exciting? Besides her fussiness, YES! It’s always fun to see your baby changing. Now, look at that tiny little tooth.

Living With a Little Comic =D

Originally posted on December 7, 2011

Here are some fun moments with our little angel, who just turned 7 months.  She can’t stop laughing and she’s growing fast. When we try to sit her down she’ll hold her legs out straight because she would much prefer to stand, which is so fun to watch. She’s learning to grow attached to mom and dad and that means she doesn’t want to be alone including at night while we are trying to sleep and that’s been hard. But we’re working through it.  Advice?

Fall + Halloween = Fun Time

Originally posted on October 24, 2011




We love this time of the year, when all the fun begins. Still good weather so we can enjoy playing outside before it gets colder and colder. Sophia is growing up so fast, and she’s having so much fun already. That’s a good phase for her because she can be entertained with everybody and everything and still can’t break anything or get hurt;)  We are loving being parents!






Sunday was Sophia’s 6 month anniversary but sometimes it seems like she’s older than that already. She is getting to be so smart and active, we can’t even believe it. She’s jumping all over the place and is loving all the attention from Mommy and Daddy, as well as from everyone else. Our little princess will continue to grow and blossom in so many exciting ways we can only speculate. Sophia is our life and life is great! We are so happy.

Finally Alone! Wait...

Originally posted on September 22, 2011


As the days inched closer to the time when my wife and newborn baby left for Hometown, Brazil I thought to myself, “Hey, at least I’m gonna get to play lots of video games and have all the fun I want!  Time is gonna fly by, especially knowing that I’m going down there at the end of the month also!  I think it’ll be nice to have some time alone.”  I must have forgotten how hard it was for me the last time I spent time away from Mila.  As you have guessed, reality hasn’t promised me what I wanted.  Time is gonna fly by?  Yeah, like a snail.  Gonna have all the fun I want?  Not by myself I’m not.  Play all the video games I want?  Well…I guess I have that.
Now the days are inching closer to the time I get to see my sweet wife and beautifully growing baby and I can’t wait!  I have just over a week before I start flying and as my month comes to an end, it can’t come soon enough.  I know what you’re thinking:  “Oh, it’s just a month! Get over it!.”  That’s true.  I think that’s why I thought it was going to be easy.  Don’t get me wrong, it’s not like I sat stewing in the dark all day, wishing I was 5,000 miles from where I am.  I’ve had plenty of things to keep me busy and entertained.  It’s just that it seems like everything has had less significance to me if I didn’t have my family to share it with.  Distance is by far the best way to remember what’s really important in your life.  Now I know the significance of the phrase, “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.”
To any of you who haven’t spent any significant time away from their loved ones, I would say to cherish them and love them always.  Never forget the importance they give you in your life.  And to those who spend much more time away from their families and those they care about than I have, I ask how do you do it?
I’m thankful for the life I have and couldn’t be happier.  I don’t have myself to thank for that, but the Lord and my family.

 

 

OK, before I get even more mushy, I’m finished.  See you all again when my family and I get back from the beautiful country of Brazil!

Family Fun!!

Originally posted on August 23, 2011


Well, its been a while, we know.. sorry about that
We just wanna update everything in a few words so we can catch you up with what’s going on:
1. Our little family moved to Pleasant Grove, new plans for the future.
2. We have been blessed with so many good friends and family.
3. Our little Sophia is getting bigger and cuter, of course Loving been parents!!
Now she can grab things, put them in her mouth, plays by herself for a few minutes at a time, jumps up and down (with a little help from Daddy), squeals and squeaks, (which is so funny) and she laughs a lot, we are loving every little thing that she does.
Today was her 4 month anniversary and check up at the doctor’s office and she is doing great.
Here is an adorable picture of her smiley face:
This picture was taken this last weekend at Fish Lake, we went camping with our friends Cindy and Jordan, which was so much fun. We got to do so many things. Here are a few pictures:

We’re going to go to Brazil in a few days and we’re so excited! It’ll be the first time Sophia’s grandparents will see her in person.  We think Grandma Carmen is even more excited than we are!  We’ll make sure to let you know how that goes!

My First Mother's Day

Originally posted on May 7, 2011

This is my Darling Baby Girl, Sophia McLaughlin.

This year I celebrate my first Mother’s Day!! Yayy! I just had my baby girl, Sophia, about 2 weeks ago and already can feel what a wonderful experience motherhood is! I’ve been  asked a lot lately “How it is to be a mother?” The thing is, there is no way to understand what it truly takes to be a mom until you actually experience it. I know that sounds like “no answer” or “nothing to say” but that’s how I feel and of course I ‘m  just starting to figure it out what  kind of love that is.. All I can say is that, being a mom and having this feeling for a little one, might be the greatest love that I ever felt in my life. And I’m sure all moms out there can say something similar. So, feel free to say in one word or two “How is really is to be a mom!” HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!

    Here is a card that my friend Kátia Hudson gave me this week for Mother’s Day. How Sweet!

Agora em portugues hehe

Este ano eu comemoro meu primeiro Dia das Mães! Yayy! Eu acabei de ter minha menininha, Sophia, cerca de 2 semanas e já deu pra saber quåo maravilhosa é a experiência  da maternidade! Muitos me perguntam ultimamente “Como é ser mãe?” A queståo é, não há como entender o que realmente é ser mãe, até que você experiencia por si mesmo. Eu sei que isso soa como  algo “sem resposta”, mas é isso mesmo. O que posso dizer é que, ser mãe e ter esse forte sentimento por um pequenino deve ser o maior amor que eu já senti na minha vida. E tenho certeza que todas as mães por ai podem dizer algo semelhante. Então, fiquem à vontade para dizer em uma ou duas palavras: “Como é realmente ser mãe”?

Beautiful Is My Middle Name!/Sophia Linda McLaughlin. Linda Como Meu Nome!!

Originally posted on May 5, 2011


Well, we know that there has been a bit of a delay to write this post, but as you all know, we have been a little busy taking care of the newest addition to our family! Our little Sophia Linda McLaughlin has finally arrived! Check out this awesome video we created to announce Sophia’s arrival!

Now, we know we said we would post the results of the polls that we held last time, but if you already voted, then you know that the polls already show the results. So take some time to check out the results of the polls and then take a look at this adorable photo. Then decide for yourselves who she looks like the most!

Personally, both of us think she looks more like Mila, but let us know what you think!
Now that Sophia has finally arrived, we are so excited to see what will come next! We’ll keep you all updated as we continue on this adventure that we now face.  Thanks to all who have shown their support for us.  We feel comforted, knowing that there is so much help for us, if we need it!
Port…
Bem, sabemos que houve um pouco de demora para escrever este post, mas como todos sabem, estivemos um  pouco ocupado tomando conta da mais recente adição à nossa família! Nossa pequena Sophia Linda McLaughlin chegou finalmente! Veja este vídeo incrível que criamos para anunciar a chegada de Sophia!
Dizemos que íamos postar os resultados da  pesquisa que fizemos da última vez, mas se você já votou, então você sabe que as pesquisas já mostram os resultados. Portanto, tire um  tempinho para verificar os resultados  e, em seguida, dê uma olhada nesta foto adorável. Depois decida por si mesmo com quem ela se parece mais!
Pessoalmente, nós achamos que ela se parece mais com Mila, mas deixe-nos saber o que você pensa!
Agora que Sophia chegou finalmente, estamos tão animado para ver o que virá a seguir! Nós vamos manter todos atualizados à medida que continuamos nesta aventura que agora estamos tendo. Obrigado a todos que demonstraram seu apoio para nós. Sentimo-nos confortados, sabendo que há muita ajuda para nós, se precisarmos.

The Dilemma/O Dilema

Originally posted on April 18, 2011


As the days inch closer to Mila’s due date, Mila and I have discussed with a few people about who Sophia is going to look like most.  Everyone’s opinion is a little different.  I understand that many would like to say what parts of Sophia’s face will look like which parent, and I think it’d be great to mention those things in the comments.  We have here, however, a poll about who you think Sophia will look like most, in general.  We would love to hear from you!  We’ll leave the post up for a few days and then post the results. But first!…Here are some images of Mila and I when we were little munchkins!

This little adorable face is Mila’s at 4 years old, I think.  She’s already ready to pose as a supermodel!

This little guy is me.  I’m about 3 years old or so… I look like I’m ready to say “Whatever it is, I didn’t do it!”
So there you have it! After seeing these adorable little faces, you are ready to make your decision! Which one of us do you think little Sophia is going to look like?
Como nos aproximamos do nascimento da Sophia, Mila e eu estamos discutindo com algumas pessoas sobre quem Sophia vai parecer mais. Todas as opiniões se diferem. Eu entendo que muitos gostariam de dizer quais partes do rosto de Sophia será parecido com seu pai e quais da sua mãe, e eu acho que seria ótimo vocês falarem essas coisas nos comentários. Temos aqui, no entanto, uma enquete mais sobre quem vocês acham que Sophia vai parecer, em geral. Gostaríamos muito de ouvir de vocês! Vamos deixar a enquete por alguns dias aqui e depois posto os resultados. Mas antes disso! … Aqui estão algumas imagens da Mila e eu, quando éramos crianças!

Este rostinho adorável é Mila com, eu acho, 4 anos de idade. Ela já está pronta para posar como uma supermodelo!

Este rapaz aqui, sou eu. Tenho cerca de 3 anos mais ou menos… Parece que estou pronto para dizer “Seja o que for que aconteceu, eu não sou o culpado!” Então, pronto! Depois de ver estes rostos adoráveis, vocês estão prontos para tomar suas decisões! Qual de nós você acha que Sofia vai se parecer mais?

Spiritual Overdrive/Banquete Espiritual

Originally posted on March 21, 2011

Mila and I have been working hard this last week, preparing for our talks on Sunday.  It’s been a tremendously spiritual experience. It had been a long time since I had spoken in church and I was getting pretty excited to prepare something special.  Mila had never given a talk in English before, so being asked to give a talk this week made her so nervous, she almost wanted to say no.  But she knows how important it is to fulfill her callings.  When all said and done, Mila gave a great talk and everyone was talking about it.  I didn’t do so bad myself.  It was a lot of fun, but I have to say it is more fun not having to worry about it anymore. =D

Mila and I just finished watching a show the other day called Avatar: The Last Airbender.  Before I started watching it, I used to think that it was just some kid show that had no context to it.  But when a co-worker suggested it to me, and I started watching with Mila, we were hooked right off the bat and now that it’s over, we’re having a hard time finding another show that is nearly as good.  I strongly suggest to anyone who likes TV to watch that show, if you haven’t already.  If anyone has any input as to what would be another good show for us to watch, feel free to mention it.

Yesterday was officially our “one month to go!” day for little Sophia to be born.  As the days inch closer, I find myself dreaming about it a ton.  I’m getting so excited, but nervous at the same time.  I keep imagining the movie “Hook” about a grown up Peter Pan who has forgotten everything about NeverNever Land.  When Robin Williams (Peter Pan) goes back and starts learning how to be Peter Pan again, he needs to think of his happy thought, in order to be able to fly.  His happiest thought was of the day his children were born.  I can’t wait for that day to come and I’m sure I’m going to remember it as the happiest day of my life.

Mila e eu trabalhamos bastante nessa última semana na preparação para o nosso discurso no domingo. Foi uma experiência tremendamente espiritual. Há muito tempo nåo tinha discursado na igreja e eu estava ficando muito animado para preparar algo especial. Mila nunca tinha dado um discurso em Inglês antes, entao quando pediram pra ela dar um discurso essa semana ela ficou tåo nervosa que ela quase queria dizer não. Mas ela sabe o quão importante é cumprir seus chamados.

Quando tudo dito e feito, Mila deu um ótimo discurso e todo mundo estava falando sobre isso. Eu não fui tão mal também nåo. Foi muito divertido, mas eu tenho que dizer que é mais divertido não ter de se preocupar mais sobre isso. =D

Mila e eu acabamos de assistir uma série  chamada Avatar: The Last Airbender. Antes de começar a assistir, eu pensava que era apenas algum tv show de  criança. Mas quando um colega de trabalho sugeriu para mim, eu comecei a assistir com Mila e fomos fisgado logo de cara. Mas agora que acabou, estamos tendo dificuldades para encontrar uma outra série tão boa quanto essa. Eu sugiro fortemente para quem gosta de TV a assistir a esse programa, se você jå não o tenha feito. Se alguém tiver alguma sugeståo, de alguma série muito boa para assistirmos, fiquem à vontade.

A partir de ontem oficialmente falta UM MÊS para Sophia nascer. Conforme o grande dia chega mais perto, estou sonhando mais e mais com isso. Estou ficando tão animado, mas nervoso ao mesmo tempo. Penso no  filme “Hook”,sobre um Peter Pan mais velho que esqueceu tudo sobre A terra do Nunca. Quando Robin Williams (Peter Pan) vai ao passado e começa a aprender a ser Peter Pan outra vez,ele precisa pensar no seu pensamento mais feliz, para assim ser capaz de voar. O seu pensamento mais feliz foi o dia que seus filhos nasceram. Nåo vejo a hora desse dia chegar, e eu tenho certeza que vou lembrar dele como o dia mais feliz da minha vida.

Only 5 More Weeks To Go!! Só Mais 5 Semaninhas!!

Originally posted on March 16, 2011

Sometimes I can’t believe how fast my pregnancy is passing by. I’m carrying over 5 pounds of baby-goodness and from now on she’s just going to pack some more fat, getting ready to rock this world!!! 2 weeks from now, I’ll be totally fine and comfortable for anytime that my baby decides to come, since she’s not in a danger zone of preterm labor anymore. I’m still feeling great! Of course getting more tired really fast but still can do ZUMBA! With a  little less shaking but that’s ok.

Since I know that Richard (Mac), my husband, is gonna read this, I wanted to tell him how great he will be as a parent.  He’s already so loved by his nephews and nieces that I can imagine how loved he will be by his own child. He being a big child, captivates so quick any kid around him. He’s such a loving and PATIENT person that is going to help mama a lot haha, ‘Cause sometimes I’m like the opposite of that. But I’ll learn. I guess Thank you baby for being a great husband showing your love everyday in my life. Love you tons!

Às vezes eu nåo acredito o quão rápido a minha gravidez está passando. Estou carregando uma gostosura de bebê que pesa mais de 5 libras  e de agora em diante ela só vai  acrescentar um pouco mais de gordura se preparando para agitar este mundo. Duas semanas a partir de agora e eu vou me sentir tranquila e confortável para qualquer hora que meu bebê decide vir, já que ela não estará mais na zona de perigo de um parto prematuro. Ainda estou me sentindo ótima!  Mas simmm, ficando mais cansada muito rápido, mas ainda consigo fazer ZUMBA! Com  menos agitação, mas tudo bem.

Como eu sei que Richard (Mac), meu marido, vai ler isso, eu queria dizer a ele quão maravilhoso ele será como pai. Ele já é tão amado por seus sobrinhos e sobrinhas que eu posso imaginar como também será amado pela Sophia. Ele sendo uma criança grande, cativa tão rápido qualquer outra criança  ao redor dele. Mac é uma pessoa tão amável e paciente que vai ajudar a mamåe aqui demais haha, porque às vezes eu sou o oposto disso. Mas eu vou aprender.!! Eu acho Obrigada querido por ser um excelente marido mostrando o seu amor todos os dias na minha vida. Te amo demais!

Beautiful as Butterflies/Bela Como Borboletas

Originally posted on March 13, 2011

Mila and I are getting crazy excited about our baby. For anyone who hasn’t seen our baby Sophia’s room, it’s filled with all kinds of fun things.  The walls are covered in decorations, her crib is looking beautiful, and we have so many clothes for her, we don’t even know what to do with it all.  All of this is thanks to so many of our friends and family making it possible for us to have.  Though there are a few things that we would still like to get, we feel like we are so ready to have this baby.

We just took a photo of Mila and her beautifully big belly.  Here it is:

These are the greatest and most important people in my life.  I am such a lucky man. Can’t wait to see my baby for the first time.  I can just see myself and Mila looking at her face and just crying.

Since it’s Sunday, I thought I’d just write a quick thought.  Recently I worked on creating a video for my sister, Angie, to present at a Relief Society activity and one thing that Elder Holland said in a conference talk about the women of the church was, “somehow the too-often unheralded women in this church are always there when hands hang down and knees are feeble. They seem to grasp instinctively the divinity in Christ’s declaration: “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these … , ye have done it unto me.” (General Conference, Oct. 2010)

Mila e eu estamos animados demais por nosso bebê. Para quem não viu o quarto do bebê Sophia, está preenchido com todos os tipos de coisas divertidas. As paredes estão cheias de decorações, o berço está muito bonito, e temos tantas roupas para ela, que não sei mesmo o que fazer com tantas. Tudo isso é graças a muitos de nossos amigos e familiares que fizeram o possível para que nós tenhamos. Embora haja algumas coisas que ainda gostaria de ter, nós sentimos que estamos tão prontos para ter o bebê.

Nós acabamos de tirar uma foto de Mila e sua linda barriga.

Estas são as pessoas mais incríveis e importantes na minha vida. Eu sou um homem de sorte. Não vejo a hora de ver meu bebê pela primeira vez. Já posso ver eu e Mila olhando seu rostinho e chorando.

Já que é domingo, eu gostaria de postar um pensamento rapidinho. Recentemente, eu trabalhei na criação de um vídeo para minha irmã, Angie, para apresentar em uma atividade da Sociedade de Socorro e uma coisa que Elder Holland disse em um discurso na conferência sobre as mulheres da igreja foi “De alguma forma as mulheres, muitas vezes pouco reconhecidas nesta igreja estão sempre lá quando as mãos estão cansadas e os joelhos estão fracos. Elas parecem compreender instintivamente a divindade na declaração de Cristo: ‘Em verdade vos digo que quando o fizestes a um destes…a mim o fizestes’. (Conferência Geral, Outubro de 2010)”

Life Is Beautiful! A Vida é Bela!

Originally posted on March 13, 2011 by Mila

Today is been a great day! Sunday, sunny and BEAUTIFUL!  This is my first post here and I’m loving it, ’cause my family and friends can now experience my day-life.  The purpose of this blog is more about sharing thoughts and experiences that we are going to have as first parents. This will be exciting!!  We are going to have our first baby, Sophia, and we are more than happy and excited waiting for the big day! She is due April 20.  I just had my baby shower on Feb, 26. It was a blast! Got so many cute  baby stuff and I can’t wait to use it all haha. Sophia is already a spoiled baby and her Daddy is going to make sure that she will always be haha

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Hoje está sendo um ótimo dia! Domingo, ensolarado e LINDO! Este é meu primeiro post e estou adorando, porque minha família e amigos podem agora compartilhar o meu dia a dia. O objetivo deste blog é a troca  de idéias e experiências que vamos ter como pais de primeira viagem. Isto vai ser emocionante! Nós iremos ter nosso primeiro bebê, Sophia, e estamos mais do que felizes e animados à espera do grande dia! Ela irá nascer em abril. Meu chá de bebê aconteceu no dia 26 de fevereiro . Foi uma maravilha! Ganhei tantas coisas lindinhas de bebê  e eu não vejo a hora de usar tudinho nela haha. Sophia já é um bebê mimado e seu papai vai fazer de tudo pra que ela sempre seja haha.

Diddly Squat

Originally posted on March 11, 2011 by Mac

Well, hello!  I want to welcome anyone visiting to my and my wife’s new blog…
Welcome.
There… Now that that’s out of the way, I’d like to mention that I have no idea what I’m doing but, so far, I’ve been having a lot of fun.  I’ve had some free time at work today, so I decided to stop being so lazy and get down to creating the blog that Mila (my wife) keeps reminding me to make.
I’d like to warn you that most of what I write will be pretty random.  I always think about a lot of stuff, and my mind is always racing with these thoughts and ideas, but I never put it down on paper (or the internet, I guess).  It’s going to be a lot of fun and I hope the experiences we write about are enjoyable yet, on occasion, thought provoking.
All I can say is…Have Fun!