AprilSick. Between, the kids, Vince and I, we were passing around some serious stuff. Colds, stomach viruses, chronic constipation (Cristian), you name it we had it. So there’s my excuse for not writing the month of April. Although, the month did start off nicely with an unexpected visit by mom who decided to spend nine fun-filled days with her favorite little people (Yes folks that also included me!) Of course, the fun was cut short when the sudden bout of sicknesses began during my mom’s visit.
May/ June/ JulyAs the end of the school year was fast approaching, and our trip to Toronto was nearing, I was busy planning & packing…planning & packing! Cristian’s school festival was the evening before we headed to Toronto for my nephew’s baptism. So, aside from the nerves I had for my son’s first onstage choreographed performance, I was also stressed about our 12 hour travel the following morning. Needless to say, the concert went better than I ever imagined as my son strutted his stuff in the most bizarre costume (I still, till this day, have NO IDEA what he was supposed to be!?) It was a cross between Pinocchio, a Dutch native dancer and a Russian?!? Whatever he was, he looked super cute and danced his little heart out on that stage. I was sitting front row and was so proud to see my little dude busting moves I didn’t know he was capable of doing! He was the leader of his group and all his classmates were following his tiny feet as he concentrated on the choreography. He made it look effortless!!
Our trip to TO the following day was something I won’t discuss. It was in the past, and let’s just say it’s better left there. Now…move on……
We spent nine lovely weeks in Toronto, enjoyed our house and spent lots of quality time with friends and family. It was great being with my sister almost daily and having the kids around their cousins and close friends.
We made the trip back to Hermosillo on Sunday July 20th and I have to say, it was probably the best Perri family voyage ever! The kids were amazingly behaved and though Mimi had a few feisty moments, Cristian was like a little man the entire way. He ate peanuts, watched movies and even had a nap!
My little traveler!
So, here we are. We’ve been back for over a month and so much has happened since. That alone is an entirely different story and requires a whole other entry, but the result of the ‘happenings’ have made us look for a new house and MOVE!! Yep, we’re in process of moving to another house in a beautiful community called La Jolla!! We’re super excited and can’t wait. (Pics soon to follow.)
I’d also love to post some new pictures of the kids, but my camera, along with all the cables, are packed and ready to go….you’ll have to wait another few weeks!
So, between packing, taking care of the kids and my new job….OH….that’s right, did I mention I have a new job? I’m working for a school called Corporate Languages and giving classes to two very well known entrepreneurs in the city. One is the General Director and franchise owner of McDonalds in the State we live in and the other is the governors nephew and a well-known shrimp exporter around the world. He asked if I'd be interested in exporting shrimp to Canada. I pondered the idea for a bit and even came up with a great business name for myself.... 'The Little Shrimp'!
Good one...eh!
Perri family - Out!
Here's a sneak peak of C&M...
Cristian & Mia at Joey's baptism.
Mimi & C visiting the farm!
Mia playing in the pool at nona's house!
Only problem is, she doesn’t know how to sit up nor stand up on her own yet. So, every time she falls, mommy has to run to her rescue. She lies on the floor with her little face in her hands and sobs, until I pick her up and console her. 
Even as I type this I feel I am all over the map…being incoherent. Part of the reason is because I feel drunk. No, not due to excessive consumption of alcohol (I wish) more like a shortage in consumption of SLEEP. So there you have it. Cristian has officially decided he is no longer a ‘baby’ and has boycotted sleeping past 6am. He now sleeps in a toddler bed, a NASCAR sports car is underway!
As for the night time routine, it’s like starting all over again. Only this time I HAVE TO LAY NEXT TO HIM….in his TODDLER BED. Can you picture that? Remember, the mattress is only about 4 feet long and I’m 5 feet….so I DO fit…when my knees are bent. We snuggle, until he falls asleep. I have to be honest though, I don’t mind it so much, especially in the mornings when he walks into my room and starts singing “Paree looys!” (good morning) the way I use to do to him! As for putting him down at night, holding him and watching him snooze off to dreamland has been nice too. Ugh! I almost sound like the freakish mom from the book ‘Love You Forever’ by Robert Munsch. (For those of you who’ve read it, I know it’s a bit creepy, but c’mon, there’s an underlying truth to that story only moms can relate.) 
So proud of you…..my Stetson man!!
