Feb 25, 2007 update
Just 2 days away from the FL bar exam. I'm at the hotel where the exam will
be given. No need to rent a car. The hotel offered a special rate for bar
examiners and the place is full of bar takers. I've been listening to my
lectures while taking walks (it calms down the nerves). The hotel is lovely
and has nature trails, which I've explored several times while listening to
lectures. Must say the Bar Examiners have really good taste.
www.rosenshinglecreek.com

Pierre and the girls will arrive here on Wednesday night, right after the
exam. I miss them like crazy. For now, I'm enjoying some quiet time.
Karla is very excited about seing her cousins and going to Disney World.
We'll spend one night at my sister's before heading back home.

Joselyn

Our latest favorite song
Mood:  crushed out
Topic: Motherhood

Letty's favorite song is "Había un sapo que nadaba en el Rio".  Karla loves the song too.  Someone transferred the song to my cel phone, while I was studying at Starbucks.  Needless to say the girls love it. 

Today, I found out the song was also set as my new ringtone.  Too cute :)

Now Letty gets all excited whenever my cel phone rings.

Había un Sapo, sapo, sapo

que nadaba en río, río, río

Con su traje verde, verde, verde,

se moria de frío, frío, frío

La Señora Sapa, Sapa, Sapa

me conto oh oh

que tenia un amigo

y ese amigo eras ... tu, tu, tu, tu.

Karla's new phrase
Mood:  quizzical
Topic: Karla

As I took Karla to school this Valentine's morning Karla uttered a phrase.  She said "Estamos como los huevos del perro", meaning she thought we were late.  First of all we weren't late, but on time.  Second, I just couldn't stop laughing.  For the next 5 minutes, I couldn't stop laughing.  Major pavera attack.

She must have learned it from her father, my dear hubby.

Happy Valentine's Day 2007!
Mood:  crushed out
Topic: Family

Happy Valentine's Day!

This morning we dressed the kids in pink, for casual day at preschool and daycare.  Today is a lot of fun.  They have a Valentine's day party and exchange treats.  As a special treat, I took Karla (3yrs) out for breakfast (just us 2) before school.  I have been studying a lot for the Bar exam and will be studying for the next 13 days, so breakfast together was a special treat.  Tonight, we'll have takeout and eat on Valentine's day themed plates.

In 2 weeks, (as soon as the exam finishes) we'll take the kids to Disney (the exam is in Orlando). DH and I will finally get a weekend to ourselves soon afterwards, when we travel to take the MPRE (Ethics exam).

Karla just got admitted to a new school & Update
Mood:  celebratory
Topic: Karla
As I've mentioned before, public schools here are not an option at all.

Even though we are planning to move to FL, we still have to get Karla
admitted to a school (otherwise next year, I might not be able to find a
good and affordable school for her). Most good schools here have been
starting at preK or earlier. Well, DH and I decided we needed to get Karla
into a school since her wonderful preschool doesn't go beyond PreK. :(

A psychologist friend had recommended DH's alma mater. We had to fill in an
application, take Karla to psicometric (IQ) tests and an oral exam (sort of
like a job interview). I never thought transferring into PreK was so hard.
We were application 79 for only 36 slots.

Well, this morning DH called me, and told me Karla had been admitted. It
seems she did a perfect oral exam. Must say I'm so happy and proud. :D
It's an excellent school, nearby and affordable (it's a parrochial
school). The school also has sport activities. As long as we are here, we
won't have to change schools for Karla. Needless to say DH is ecstatic.

I got Karla some shades and cute socks to celebrate. She loves shades and
never has enough socks.

Letty will remain in daycare for the next year. Next year she can go to
preschool, wherever we are.

My Update-- I'm studying like crazy for the FL Bar, and just realized I've
gained a ton of weight. Even Karla has asked me why I'm so fat, and has
told me that I need to get into a healthy weight. :P
Once I pass the Bar and undergo the infamous character investigation, I
could be admitted 6-8 mos afterwards. I'm holding on filing the Bar
Application until I pass the exam, just so I don't get heat at my
workplace. Once admitted I can finally go jobhunting.

Gotta say goodbye. Must go to pick up my girls and tell Karla the good
news.

Karla and Letty Playing Together
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: Motherhood
Gotta love the interaction between Karla and Letty.

1 yr old Letty will be playing peacefully, sitting down on the floor with
any book or toy. 3.5 yr old Karla will suddenly get there take the object
away from Letty and keep on moving. Letty will complain, get up, bite Karla
and attempt to pull Karla's hair.

Karla will then scream in pain and yell Letty wants to bite me! Duh!

PV request-- Just sent out my resume
Mood:  lucky
PV request. I just sent my resume for a job in the area of
Immigration. (It's too good an opportunity to let pass). Saw the position
posted in last Sunday's classifieds. I still plan to take the FL Bar on
late Feb, but I figure the position will take some time to fill. Not much
happens in the weeks between Christmas, New Year and Three Kings Day.

5 year anniversary
Mood:  amorous
Topic: Married Life
DH and I are off to St Kitts on Wed to celebrate our 5 year anniversary.
It's a wonderful chance to relax, rest, and reconnect. We plan to get back
by the end of the weekend.

venting
Mood:  don't ask
Topic: Working Mom

I'll be going no mail for the next few days. Letty has RSV and
bronchiolitis (sp?), the pedi considered hospitalizing her, but she
seems to be getting better and we¿ll be able to skip the hospital.
DH and I have been caring for her since Thursday. DH now seems to
have a bad cold, Karla has been coughing at school and daycare and
will probably need to be picked up early today. Right now I have to
concentrate on the kids and DH.

Letty will be 1 yr old on Wednesday. We were having a small Bday
party for her last Saturday, but the pedi told us to cancel it until
Letty feels better. I stayed at home during the morning to care for
Letty. DH is now caring for Letty at home. The owner of the daycare
picked up Karla at preschool. (DC owner¿s son attends the same
preschool at Karla and we take turns picking the kids up).

Of course, I have not read a page of my books and have temporarily
stopped studying for the bar. At least until today or tomorow. urgh!

Meanwhile, I¿m sitting at work trying to think and finish some docs
with a deadline. I'd be at home with my sick kids (like I feel I
should), except I've gotten a lot of grief over my sick days and
absences lately.

Letty will be 1 yr old on Thursday
Karla is 3 yrs old going on 20

Room Mother
I'm room mother for Karla (along with another mom). The other mom is
suppossed to be the main room mother and I the assistant room mother. So
far, we've dealt a lot with money collections for activities, yearbook pics,
fundraising-- Innisbrook, the Christmas Bazaar, golf tournament. We have to
get together to divide the chores. Hope to get into more interesting stuff
soon, like chaperoning activities-- I'm off work on Fridays--
and decorating.