A short note

Just in case life does not change in the way I hope it will.
I hope I will be happier. I am finally leaving GSK and a horrible experience behind. I'm moving ( as far as I know today) to a new company, as far as GSK was, but with people that seem a lot happier and a lot friendlier. Let's see.

We are in full swing with preparations for Christmas. I am smitten with my girls. Gorgeous and funny and delicate and naughty and everything good, in just two bits of sunshine. I am lucky to have such good reason to keep on fighting.

Hoping for more posts and more pictures soon. Till then, waiting for an easier 2019:

Time, STOP!

The summer is gone, the fall is already mid way in. We had a beautiful week-long trip to Netherlands.  Hopefully a post on that soon. Otherwise...Work, work, work. I know I will regret it, but I don't know how to stop and enjoy my two miracles with no job security in sight.

Amelia is talking a lot now. Not that we understand much, but she's trying hard and makes us smile a lot. She's gorgeous and makes people turn their heads. She's active, and runs, and jumps. She screams extremely loud. She melts me every time she gives me hugs and kisses. She's a perfect child.

Catalina is as delicate as a flower. She's breathtaking in her elegance and finness. She's an outstanding student and is so independent. Her sarcasm is at unbelievable heights. She funny in such a quiet, deep way. She gets sad often lately, and this breaks my heart. Maybe it's just part of growing up, of realizing that life is life, and not always perfect. And no mom wants to see her kids realizing this.

We're getting ready for Halloween and all the fall activities we do year after year. We are blessed to have all these years together.

Camping

The weekend after 4th of July, it's becoming a tradition now (meaning it has happened for more than 3 years in a row) to go camping in Delaware. I love sleeping in a tent, Catalina (and I) love marshmallows, and Amelia loves adventure. What a wonderful combination!!

The camping site is decent, and so far we never went alone. We went this year again with Amelia's god parents and their daughters.
Did I say I love sleeping in a tent??

What can be more fun than sand, and water, and getting completely exhausted, knowing you'll go back and sleep in a tent? No much, except having the best 2 girls to watch play and laugh and be free and happy

Waiting for the next year's adventure!

July 4th

Same old, same old. Tradition I mean :)
The parade in our neighborhood, followed by grill done perfectly by Marius. Can't celebrate America better!

Happy 2nd birthday, much loved Amelia!

It was a fairy party, it was princess party, it was a jungle party...It was everything, just like the sweetest girl on Earth!

Amelia's 2nd birthday came faster than anyone expected. How can my sweet, wrinkly baby can be 2 already? isn't she still breastfeeding? Isn't she still a soft pillow of yellow curls on an extremely white fluffy skin?

Amelia is 2, and she is a fire ball. She captures all the sun, and then comes to share it with everyone around, demanding to be loved and praised. And how can one not to, when she's so full of energy, so full of love and beauty? She more than we imagined can be given to us. She soft and strong, she's sweet and independent, she's a fighter and a winner. And she is so much adored!

June 1st, 2018, the day she turned 2, Amelia had with her both sets of grandparents, her parents of course, and Petronela and her family. She was loved and admired and we had cake and we sang and we had fun.

Her birthday party was in a park. It was chilly, but my heart was on fire. Catalina's birthdays bring me  butterflies to my stomach, Amelia's bring me uncontrolled laughter. Such different personalities, such different ways to love these girls.

Amelia had lots of guests, and she did not seem either impressed or intimidated. She just wanted to have fun. We had cake, and crafts, and mini golf. But we had Amelia on our brain, so we couldn't see much beyond that.

 Happy birthday, wonderful soul! You are more loved and adored than you know!

My 40th birthday!

Yes, lots of big changes in 2018. I am not in my late 30's anymore. I couldn't care less about he number,   but it still makes for a great reason to celebrate.
Nice dinner, many hugs from my girls and lots of presents. Parents with me for my birthday, first time in over 20 years!!!

 It's worth turning 40 when you have this with you. Always! Happy birthday to me :)

Good bye, Fox Chase

Bittersweet, mostly bitter. My last week at Fox Chase has been hard. I was dreading starting a new job, a very long commute, being away for so long from my girls. But it had to be done, my career had to move forward. Not knowing what's in store is scary!
I had farewell parties, I had my parents with me that last day. It was sunny and for that last day I was able to keep my spirits up!

And the LOOONG road to GSK started. Here is to hopes of successes ahead!