Yessi & Familia's feely-feelings Posts
April 20, 2016
fever unknown
Selena's temperature was high all night. I brought it back down by rocking her under the fan, sponging her down with cool water, keeping her uncovered, and all…
April 04, 2016
A letter for my daughter on her first day of "school"
Dear Selena, I love Ms Cheryl, who will be taking care of you for several hours each day. Caleb loves her too, even though he’s moved on to another classroom.…
Feb. 05, 2016
waiting
Ben took this picture maybe a month ago or so. The last 2 nights, I've been convinced baby girl is coming. I wake up at 1am or so with a really strong…
Jan. 27, 2016
9th month grievances
37 weeks, 3 days down. 2 weeks, 4 days left til due date. I'm… exhausted! I'm so thankful I'm not sick, not on bed rest, haven't had any complications, have a…
Sept. 18, 2015
gender reveal! and a confession
On Gender Disappointment Apparently, it’s a real thing. But you wouldn’t know it unless you googled “sad after finding out baby’s gender” …which I did. I had a…
Aug. 28, 2015
an immigrant's rant
On Empathy vs Experience I consider myself pretty open-minded and judgment-free. I understand that each person’s life is different and intricate in its own way…
March 31, 2015
on the hard days
I am ready to snap pictures when Caleb is doing something cute. When he's laughing. When he's playing. When he's just being my adorable, happy, fun-loving baby…
July 15, 2014
walk it off
It was a rough day. But as I walk with Caleb outside and describe everything to him “Mira ese árbol, bebé, qué bonito, verdad? Escuchaste ese pájaro? Tóca estas…
July 04, 2014
Happy Independence Day
This year, Independence Day has a whole new meaning for me. First, even though I've always been proud of being an American and thankful for the liberties we…
June 26, 2014
holy ship
I've been putting a lot of loving thought into the cards I send Taco. I can't imagine being where he is… I pray daily that he is well!
April 09, 2014
travel bug
…places in other countries I've found myself in these past 7.5 years (I added links to each trip). So many awesome memories! I just about cried going back and…
March 21, 2014
eye still love you too
I was feeling kinda bummed all day because I woke up with a pink eye. Ben wrote me a little note of encouragement :) ❤ I just don't get it, guys. I get a pink…
March 01, 2014
as the story goes
Oh man, I've had a tough week. I came down with a terrible cold on Sunday night and was half dead all of Monday and Tuesday. I took sick days from work, sent…
Jan. 06, 2014
absence
A business meeting has separated me from my honey and from my baby. This is me crying and crying over Skype, wishing I could hold my men! I love you!! *cries…
Jan. 05, 2014
the ER story
What a strong little guy! He braved the hospital and is quickly fighting off this flu without a whole lot of complaining. I'm going to hold him as much as I can…
Nov. 27, 2013
Thanksgiving craft
Is it ok to admit that I started crying uncontrollably when I saw this?! My baby's first art project! Cositaaaa My mom was a stay-at-home-mom up until the last…
Aug. 31, 2013
feeling pretty bad.
First order of business once we arrive in the US: get to an urgent care and get fixed! Ben and I were both diagnosed with sinus infections and given medication…
Aug. 01, 2013
on the inside
I wish you could see me now I wish I could show you how I'm not who I was I used to be mad at you A little on the hurt side too But I'm not who I was I found my…
May 18, 2013
another graduation
High school graduation (2001) was a blast. I was ranked 16th in a class of 480+, so standing at the very front of the line was kinda cool. It was also the one…
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