A new week of celebrations. Gabriella is turning ONE! So, this week I'm going to go all out for her and have a big ol' party after a long search on a theme of "You are my sunshine". Bright pinks and yellows, sunshine stuff, fruit kababs, and yellow cakes! I'm looking forward to having my sister Barbie here to help me and have fun with me.
Sunday nights week in review- Last Sunday we watched the Grammy's together at home after I spent the day at my mom's, sleeping on her couch and eating. Aww, rest.
Monday & Tuesday stayed home with Jules from even gymnastics, fevers continued. Mom came by on Valentine's Day to bring medicine and V-Day gifts... a box of chocolates for both Moud and I, a drum book for Gabi, A Dora sing a long book for Jules, and three dvds, plus candy. Whoa.
Wednesday: Our 5th anniversary. Dropped the girls off at Mom's and went to the mall to look at dresses for Gabi's birthday. Met Moud at home, greeted with flowers and a card that made me cry. Plus, he got me a plaque with our wedding date-- including the year that I keep forgetting. And a photo book is in the mail of pics over the past five years of us. <3 best husband ever. LOVE HIM!!!
Thursday? I've no idea!! Made dinner that night and prepared some extra food for Moud.
Friday? Cooked for Mahmoud, Kholoud stopped by for a quick visit, Mom came over for a couple of hours and just hung out with us girls. She took Gabi home with her while I took Jules to Target and the mall. THIS WAS REALLY FUN! Spent $200 on monthly essentials that I stocked up on at Target, then went to the mall and found Gabi's birthday dress at the Gap. We looked for yellow shoes (which I just remembered that I "found" in a dream at a homeless thrift store where my shoes and purse were stolen). Then Julianna played on the baby grand piano's at Scott's Music, looked at puppies, and eventually made our way to the Arcade where she light up and squealed at the riding the merry-go-round (twice!) and playing the "bam" game. Was ALOT of fun!!
Saturday- After doing birthday shopping for Gabriella with kids at Nana's, we went to Ben & Caryl's for Hannah's daughters first birthday. Adalia napped until it was cake time and we sang to her. Was extremely sweet and touching to see the Lesters after all these years. I feel like they haven't changed at all, sweet, good, God-loving people that makes a person want to do and be better. Did I mention that I LOVE Caryl's decor and house, it's sooo gorgeous and homey. Came home to find Mahmoud at home!! Awesome surprise! Julianna napped until late while Gabi refused. Oh and seeing pictures of Mama Amal brought tears to my eyes...
Sunday was quite different, naps for everyone, even this Mama. Plus, I got TONS of laundry and dishes done, washed and changed all our sheets, and even made dinner. Very productive domestic household day. Sweet conversation over salmon with Mahmoud (while Jules was sleeping on the couch near us) about his maternal family history... like how is Grandmother can remember the family all gathering at the basha courtyard on horses, servants sprinkling the area with water to be cooler and serving food and drinks; or how his grandfather would always give the employees their exact earnings (not very common still in Egypt) by getting heaps of change to pay them exactly in-- and this is why she supposed Dr. Lotfy and his grandfather hit it off so well- they were both righteous in their ideas and deeds. His father was exceptional in that his recreational time was spent spending hours getting to the mosque to hear his favorite Imam speak أبو العينين شعيشع = abo el 3eneen she3aysha3 (which we listened to while he told me the story). His roommates in college remember that he would always get up for fagr, being very quiet by walking on his tip toes not to wake anyone else up.
This weeks goals: Get Gabi's stuff done, review goals on the side page and follow them. Workout today, drink water, eat healthy by eating lots of fruit n veges. Oh, order groceries today online. HAVE FUN in doing even things like laundry with the girls.
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