2 weeks home....

Well we have been two weeks home; and we are doing great. First week was a bit hard; the whole newness of Lili being home with the other three kids. Getting adjusted to school, work, and dont forget: we moved into our home just the week before we left. So we had to start unpacking, organizing and settling. that was hard for me when i had a 42" little person following me around. BUT , my sister was here that first week back, and OMGoodness she was wonderful. So very helpful with Noah, Ava, Leila, but especially helpful with Lili. They had alot of fun together.

Lili has adjusted so very well , that we are in total awe of her. She just walks around like shes been here forever. The only issue we had was the whole going to sleep deal. She hates to be put down for nap, but now i lay her on my bed, and she cries for about 5 minutes, falls asleeps, sleeps for 2 hours and wakes up SO VERY HAPPY. In the evening, she loves sleeping in her bed, and that her sister is in the next bed. We say our prayers (in spanish-so this will be interesting with Lili in time); give our kisses, and good nights. She says "i love you" to you.

Couple things about Lili:

1) She loves to leave the house and get in the car. She acts like she is fixing to ride Space Mountain (maybe its my driving? )
2) She can eat! WOW!
3) Whenever i serve each person their plate; she yells w/delight YEAH!!!! it excites her to eat and to see others get their food.
4) She signs "eat" to me when she is hungry.
5) She loves bath time..she squeals in delight.
6) She loves shoes...has to have them on.
7) She loves all her siblings.
8) She will repeat EVERYTHING that Leila says or does. Its adorable to see her grow.
9) When you take her picture, she poses. I taught her well.
10) She can NOT see a drawer in the kitchen open. She will stop in her tracks and close it.
11) Loves to give hugs & kisses....which is great for us. But not great for strangers. I love that she is very loving, but i cant let her run and kiss whoever she wants.

As i said she is doing really well. She is repeating all that Leila says, and is learning so much so fast. I just wish i knew what she was saying to me so many times. Seems/sounds like she is asking me something , and i just agree. I bet thats frustrating to her. what if she asking for a drink, and i just dont get it. She's probably thinking: this lady is not listening to me! I am thirsty darn it! At least thats my take on it.

Leila does have her hard moments needing to share "her" stuff, and not understanding Lili. But i commend her for being so good. I have decided to take Leila out of school 3 days, and keep her home with us to hang out. This way they can get to know eachother, and i can make up for lost time with Leila...she goes off to kinder next year; want to make the best of this last year.

Leo & I are adjusting pretty well having a new child, one that is dependant on you again. But its getting better day by day...thankfully.

now i am just adjusting to this new life of mine. Leo has taken over a bit of my aspect of our company, so this has left me with more "free" time. We all know its not really "free" but its "free" from working as much as I did. So now i need to keep busy with the girls. the play room floors will be done tomorrow; and i can start play dates next week. I cant wait to start doing that...Lili LOVES to play with other kids.

thats pretty much our past two weeks in a nutshell. We are all adjusting well, Lili is doing SUPER WELL. People that meet her are amazed at how social she is. I cant wait to get her out and at play dates.

Stay tuned for another Conde Family Update soon....

(i am still trying to figure out my time management)