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[19 Jan 2008 | One Comment | ]

I came across a site with some fun quizzes and I couldn’t resist to know what Superhero am I. Once I’ve been through some tough situations with family, at work I consider myself someone with some ability to fight and resist to some rough situations (sometimes!). I took the quiz and guess what:

What SuperHero Are

Daily Life, Health »

[18 Jan 2008 | One Comment | ]

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Yesterday at the end of the afternoon we went to the checkup surgery appointment and we had the good news that Catherine has recovered just fine, everything is all right with her nose and throat and she can start eating everything.Guess what dinner was??? Hamburger and fried potatoes. Pizza for me and brother.…

Friends, Neighbors, Health »

[16 Jan 2008 | 8 Comments | ]

I’m devastated. My neighbor was diagnosed with a very rare and dangerous syndrome.

He’s 9 years old and last summer he fainted twice almost dying in a swimming pool. He did a lot of exams and the doctor suspected of a syndrome (not that dangerous) but more tests had to be done to get…

Entertainment, Family Matters, Parenting, Son and Daughter »

[15 Jan 2008 | 2 Comments | ]

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This is the Portuguese version for the game: BUZZ Jr.! Jungle Party Bundle

This game is absolutely funny and is good for all family member. My husband is not very fond of video games but he has already played it.

Usually we prepare a sofa for Dani, Catherine and myself and the three…

Daily Life, Family Matters, Parenting, School, Son and Daughter, Special Days »

[14 Jan 2008 | No Comment | ]

Yesterday it has been a very busy day. Usually we are quietly at home, playing, watching TV, go out for a cup of coffee. Due to Catherine surgery we haven’t gone out and everybody come in. Catherine received the visit of my in laws, my two BIL, two SIL, two nephews, my best friend and her…

Entertainment, Special Days »

[13 Jan 2008 | 3 Comments | ]

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These are my son’s favorites. These are what we call “Tennis with wheels”. He can walk with them but he can also use the wheels and it seems he is on top of a skate. He can move really fast with them.

Imagine when we go to a coffee shop or the supermarket and he…

Daily Life, Parenting, Special Days »

[11 Jan 2008 | 8 Comments | ]

I thought it would be easier to blog while at home, but I was wrong. As soon as my daughter wakes up I have to be all hers. She follows me all over the house, and when I’m not at sight she calls me.

I needed to take care of laundry so I had to keep…

Health »

[9 Jan 2008 | No Comment | ]

The hospital team is fantastic. I just received a phone call from a nurse asking how Catherine reacted on the way home, if she slept well, if she had fever, etc etc. They were and are fantastic.

Health, Special Days »

[9 Jan 2008 | One Comment | ]

We’re home and well.

Yesterday we left home at 5.30am for a 2 hours drive to Lisbon so that Catherine could have her surgery (tonsils and adenoids removed). We did the trick but as soon as the doctor started checking her up, she coughed. My heart just…fell on the floor.

Once it was the…

Health »

[6 Jan 2008 | One Comment | ]

Although there are noticeable improvements in Catherine’s health, we went to see the doctor to have the final, specialized word.

He said she was really better, the yellowish mucus is already crystal, meaning it is normal. The little cough she does in the morning is due to the few mucus that appears in her throat during…

Entertainment »

[6 Jan 2008 | No Comment | ]

My daughter’s most used present is this one:

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This is a multifunction table with a small stool. All items you see were included in the package:

  • Color pencils
  • Wax pencils
  • Several color inks
  • Rulers with numbers, letters, images
  • Several cups with Play-Doh in several colors
  • Puppets to play with Play-Doh
  • blank sheets to color

Family Matters, Special Days »

[6 Jan 2008 | No Comment | ]

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This is a general overlook of the presents we received for Christmas. Some presents are missing here especially my son’s presents that were already been used.