Go Hokies!

Aussie Rules re-match

After the MRI for Justin's busted knee came back showing no major tears of the ACL, MCL or meniscus, he took a three week hiatus from Aussie Rules Football before he was back on the field. There was a nice breeze blowing this evening and Bella fell asleep in my arms then stayed asleep when I put her in her car seat. Addie had a few little Aussie and Kiwi friends to play with while her Daddy ran around on the field. I'm proud to report that there were no injuries this match!

just when I thought...

I was getting on top of my life here in Manila, I find out I have an amoeba. Seriously disgusting and filthy. I feel like crap AND to get rid of this parasite I have to take a medication that forces me to pump-n-dump for the next week. I am praying that my frozen supply of breast milk will keep Bella satisfied this next week. To make matters worse, it seems as if she's on the verge of another growth spurt. I had to rush order a canister of baby formula from the States just in case my supply runs out. Oh and I have to go search out bottled water that is imported from the States because the bottled water we get here is STILL not clean enough to use for infant formula. It's times like these when I really question what I am doing in a third world country!

I'm trying to look on the bright side of this situation. That being; I can eat whatever I want this next week including: coffee, spicy Indian curry, wasabi with my sushi, all the dairy I want! I still can't drink alcohol because of the drugs but you better believe that I will be pushing the limits of my poor amoeba infested tummy with all the other things I have to give up while breastfeeding my baby girl.

Just because this post was so sad, here are some cute photos of my girls.

Bella speaks

I tried to capture on video how much of a talker Arabella is. She's cooing all day long (when she's awake). In this video I caught a few cute sounds but for the most part you hear Yaya in the background trying to coax her to make noise. I promise to capture a better example when I get my new camera.

Maybe two is enough

We've had some pretty tough long days with our two babies the past few weeks. Yesterday was one of them. For two short hours we got out of the house to High Street for some super yummy cupcakes, some dog watching, and a bit of a walk. The rest of the day was full of time-outs, temper tantrums, lost lovies, crying babies, a stomach virus, and very little rest or sleep. By the end of the day I was questioning whether our plan to have three kids was a good one. Even when Addie's being two and Bella's been three months, they are still adorable.
Bella laughed for the first time (not counting her laughs while dreaming) on Sunday. Justin got her to laugh...is anyone surprised by this?

Krispy Kreme

Addie and I had a date this morning at the Krispy Kreme on High Street with the CLO (Community Liason Office). They gave us a tour and we got to decorate a doughnut. Addie dropped two handfuls of sprinkles on her chocolate coated doughnut. Basically, we could have skipped the tour and just bought a doughnut. All she wanted to do was pound the sugary treat anyhow. It was fun to get out with my girly all by myself. We were able to get out because Bella has been an angel lately! She's such a lovely little jelly bean.

my new shoes worn by shaggy haired blondie

Very cute, only 1,995 pesos (almost $40) but my feet hurt. Perfect with my dress though. Addie claimed them this morning.