Bahamas and Manny's 30th b-day

I planned a surprise trip for Manny and I to go on a cruise to the Bahamas. I didn't keep the surprise all that long. My mom kept the kids and we were off. We left early Friday morning and flew out of JFK. When we landed in Miami we got a cab to go to the port. Our cab driver was rude and obnoxious and yelled at us because we didn't know which terminal we were going to at the port (after talking to others no one knew which terminal, they just looked for the Royal Caribbean boat like we did). The boat was huge and beautiful. There were many things to do on board and tons when we docked at ports.

The first full day was spent at CoCo Cay, the cruise line's private beach. There was not much on the island besides the activities and buildings that were there for us to use (which was alot).

Here we are on the ferry boat to the island
Our ship, Majesty of the Sea
CoCo Cay Island



Us in the lounge on the 14th floor over looking everything (the ship decks below, the ocean, the island)
On Sunday we docked in Nassau Bahamas and we took a tour of the island with a local taxi driver. He was so informative and showed us so much. Here I am in front of the fort on the island (there was a little flea market set up near by of the locals that we shopped at)
He took us to Atlantis Hotel....OMG!!!
The aquarium at the Atlantis Hotel

A million dollar piece of art in the casino
Another from the same artist
Us at dinner on our last night (also Manny's b-day)
Us in the Chorus Line Theater ready to see the juggling comedian our last night

Awesome trip, we really enjoyed being together. It was nice to stay up late with other adults and not have to get up and feed the baby or get up at 6 am each day. We really missed the boys though and were glad to get home. Four days was long enough!!!!!

6 month check up

Julian had his 6 month check up yesterday and his doctor was extremely pleased with his growth. He is 19 lbs 10 oz (I guessed 19 lbs before they weighed him) and he is 27 1/4 in long. He is in the 75 percentile for both so she said he is perfect!! He is sitting, mostly without support, and she loves that he found his voice!! He had two shots (we are behind on the shot schedule). I've been having her give him only two shots at a time. We'll catch up when there is an age of no shots. He has been sleeping through the night last two nights (7-6 and 6-5) I'll take that.

We leave for our cruise in 2 days...YEAH!!!!!!!!!

Voice

Julian has found his voice...happy 6th month birthday baby. Yesterday Julian turned 6 months. I can't believe a half a year has gone by already. We went to my cousin's wife's baby shower and Julian was such a good boy. Everywhere we go lately everyone tells me what a good baby I have. Weeellll, I think that all changed last night. Julian was playing with toys on the floor and let out a squeal of delight. He looked around then tried it again, and again, and again, and again......Manny and I couldn't help but laugh at him. Then the laughing screams turned to angry screams....not funny anymore!! Today I've heard alot of whining with screaming right after...oh no, I think something was started and it's not good. I prayed A LOT that he would be a quiet baby because the three year old is NOT QUIET EVER!! Some of that has to do with tubes in his ears that aren't working, we are also having to question his hearing in general. He failed his hearing test in one ear in the hospital before we were discharged. We had him retested and he passed, we've thought nothing of it ever since. I took Manny for a hearing test but after 40 min he had had enough and stopped participating. I would like another test done in the near future to determine whether or not there is a hearing problem.



Taina is watching "Clique Girls" on Music Choice on demand in the background and they are giving fashion tips for back to school. Taina told me to pay attention...yeah okay. They first told her to wear pink lip gloss...uummm sorry you are eight and not wearing lip gloss to school; I don't care if other girls do. Bright colors and low top sneakers are what's cool. Then they said to wear your hair down; don't dare to wear it up. Taina's reaction as said to the tv "Yeah right, do you want me to get lice from leaving my hair down!?!" UUMM that would be the teacher in me who has seen numerous cases of lice with students. I've conditioned her to understand the hair goes up or back. Special occasions (picture day and that's about it) your hair can stay down. You can also wear it down on Sat and Sun....not never!!

Tired

This is how tired Manny was, that he laid down on the steps and fell asleep. Grandma had been at our house and Manny wanted to leave with her but couldn't...this is where he ended up after crying for her out the front door.

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House updates

For any of you who followed along with us while we built our house I have updated that blog. Nothing too exciting, but a little more of making it a home, instead of just a house. I have also hung up some pictures (I love seeing the ones of Manny when he was little). I realize now how obsessed I was with having his picture taken...I should have bought stock in Picture People. Julian, mommy does love you even though you have only been once for your pictures and you are almost 6 months old. Manny had 4 photo shoots at this stage in life....poor second child. I'll make up for it, don't you worry.






Here you are sleeping tonight....so sweet (especially since you go to sleep at 6:30....it makes it okay that you get up at 6:30 am)
Yeah, I know, lots of hazards in his crib....he's the second kid, I don't worry. He rolls around and goes from one end of the crib to the other. I watch him in my video monitor so I know all night he is okay!!!

Scootin along

Julian has this new found skill. He has mastered sitting up and now scoots along on his butt where ever he wants to go or for whatever he wants to get. I can't remember Manny doing anything this early. Julian has been early for everything. He got his first teeth right when he hit 5 months and has always been strong and supported his neck. I'm sure he'll be walking quite soon. I am not ready for that. I want a baby and do not want to "baby proof" the house yet. I hate gates and locks on all doors. I can't believe Julian will be half a year old next Sunday, the time is flying by.