capítulo 7/ Chapter 7 O Christmas Tree

We drove our totaled crimson volvo over to Home Depot today.
The car wouldn't start. The car started. We got lost, took a wrong turn. The car turned off.
We finally made it and went all out purchasing an Oregon Noble fir. We're official!

After seeing two ladies almost come to blows at the 99c store, I sauntered over to buy some lights some place else. What is it about the 99c store that makes people feel so powerful and feisty? Where is the Holiday spirit?

I'm thankful for the tree, a symbol of Baby B's first Christmas, and our first Christmas as a familia. I printed out pictures of all of us and our beloved family members and with a little glue and ribbon--they became ornaments. The tree is beautiful!
We may not have many presents under this tree, but I'm happy that we have one--and it may be the only year that Baby B doesn't try to tear down the tree or peek at his presents.

Capítulo 6/ Chapter 6 Baby B Infirmary

It is that time of year. I've already spent a few nights moonlighting at the Baby B infirmary. We got through his first cold and fever without going to the doctor.

A few weeks later and now he has a cough. Orale, we're a little concerned because he's coughing like un hombrecito and I read some of the symptoms. First, there are cold-like symptoms, then after 1-2 weeks the coughing starts. I quickly got on the internet and checked out what whooping cough sounds like. It ain't pretty.

Thanks be to Baby Jesus that my son isn't whooping or barking. I'm hoping to implement a time tested, curandera approved method--la garrita.

La garrita: A little wet (warm or cold) cloth applied to different parts of the body, primarily the forehead or stomach to bring down a fever.

Until then I'll be Sana Sana Colita de Rana-ing.
If you want to suggest some more remedios, send an email and hopefully we can get through the season without having to call up la curandera.