Toddler Tuesday

The day sort of caught me by surprise. There was no daycare today. Rather than planning our day last night, I was posting on Guatadopt, then pacing (I was upset), posting on Guatadopt, then chain chewing packs of Chicklets (I was upset), posting on Guatadopt, and then drinking 1/2 gallon of organic green tea. I should have used my time more wisely because at the end of the day, the one who matters is the little guy that is passed out in his pack-n-play right now zonked.

I, often wonder, at the end of a day, did I use our time as best we could have? Did I take today for granted? Did I worry myself with things that really don't matter -- like a debate on Guatadopt? Did I invest in Alberto's well being, education, motor development, psychological development, intellectual development? I've been running through a check list every night since he came home -- now a little over 9 months ago. Some days, I give myself a better grade than others. Today, I think we passed, but it wasn't with an A.

Today, Alberto also climbed up the ladder of our slide at home... That was a first. I didn't get pictures of that since, well, I was the human net.

Alberto did give me a hard time with his food and napping. I suppose I could give him a break, he has a cold...again. Just the running nose and our resident cough. He asleep, and I hope for the night!

On the diet front: Well, today marks the first 24 hours that I've gone with ZERO Diet Pepsi. I have actually been making organic iced green tea. It does have organic sugar but it's not as processed as the white stuff. I also bought some stevia but I didn't see it in a friendly dispenser. As you can see, I'm trying! The only pain in the neck is that I am actually making it. But I haven't had any withdraw.

BUT REALLY EXCITING: Bibi and I are talking about taking JR and Alberto to Guatemala next Spring!!!! Yeah!!!!!!