Orchids in Bloom

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It took me a while to get my orchids to bloom. According to all this research they only bloom in the spring . Alex gave me this plant at the beginning of the year, at some nature walk where they were selling them. It died days later. And here it is again.

Graduation

Yesterday was filled with love, joy and happiness. We saw my nephew graduate Highschool. This is a big milestone in his life . I am glad we were there to support him through it all. In the end it's these magical family moments that bring us closer and closer together. Congrats M!

Coffee

This morning my husband was a  kind , sweet man . He went out of his way to get me a coffee and a ham and cheese croissant. I was craving it  SO badly ..

Guess what? He comes back with a huge coffee (large to be exact) , and the croissant. But this coffee though.( how ungrateful of me , sorry I tell him. I'm look at him like babe I'm going to be wired all day . He reassures me the contrary.  I mean what does he know he'll be out way before I finish my coffee and he won't even know the difference.

Here I am seven hours later with so much dam energy , that I've been spot cleaning my place. Cleaning the blinds( more like washed them ), moping, dusting , re cleaning the restroom that I clean on Saturday , Folding laundry , picking up the kids scattered toys. On top of that endless cooking . Honestly it's been so long since I've had this much energy... I'm sort of enjoying my crazy Monday. By the way I've always had a ewe, uh, it's Monday kind of  attitude . But today was different. I actually am pleased with the amount a work I've done.

 I guess there's a first time for everything .

And yet I haven't finished all my coffee , there's for one more sip. Ha . I'm feeling a bit of a random vibe flaring out onto the screen , so ill just keep going on .. (sorry for the bored some inn adventure)

Way before all this craziness I had awaken really early last night ( 10 pm) only to fall back asleep at 4:30 a.m. and be woken up by Alex at 6 a.m. since he had just gotten out of work.
In all of this I've managed to do a two-hour lesson to help my son get better at math , and language arts at a first grade level.  We did some coloring , and I did some homework while listening to Mozart on Pandora. I don't judge music , I love music , and around here we have learned to love all kinds of it.


So we've been up too all kinds of things today  and with so many more I'm  thinking a trip to the book store later. *wink* *wink*

Happy Monday

Mexico Sunday's ( Tamarindo )

It's been so hot around here , that nothing beats the heat then a nice cool drink. Also known as (Agua Fresca). I have been inspired lately to share recipes of food from my country Mexico. Given that both of my parents are from different parts of Mexico , I thought why not share a little Sunday love from my home away from home.

(tamarind tree produces edible, pod-like fruit ) . If you eat it raw , there is a chance you'll taste a very bitter sweet sensation In your mouth. It's used in many forms of candy, drinks, and as a spice. The process is kind of awkward but fun.

What you need

*Tamarindo ( Tamarind, you can find it at most local groceries stores in the Hispanic food isle.)
*Water
*bowl
*Strainer
*Large Spoon to mix
*Medium Jar
*Sugar
*Ice Cubes


Instructions:

1. You peel the pods in a large bowl of drinking water.

2. Let the pods soak for about an hour , hour in a half .

3. Until the skin is tender and you can squeeze the juice out. *with your hands that is* you'll see the pods start to crumble that's a good thing.

4.You'll start seeing this brownish color as you squeeze, that's the flavor we are looking for.

5. In a jar fill it up with water half way or maybe less , depending on the water amount from the bowl .

6. Using a strainer pour out all the bowl juices into the jar , slightly tap the sides of the strainer, so the liquids come out .

7.After you've mixed the juices in the water, add sugar as needed .

8.Add a Handful and a Half of ice cubes

He's no longer in Pre-School.

     
     I can finally say that my son has accomplished and is moving up a level in his academic's. I can't believe that it was just yesterday that he was starting pre-school and the process seemed hard and never ending . He came across so many obstacles , everyday was a struggle, because he believed he couldn't do . But there I have been cheering him , enforcing him  telling him that anything is possible and that you just have to keep on trying. All year long we went through this . And he did it!!! (teary eyed)

It also turned it that his preschool class was on top and was the only grade level that had scored the highest in the whole district ( according to the test results). I was beyond impressed. I couldn't believe my ears when his teacher told me this great news. :sighs:

On to the next step.

School is already over and I have been given a great task to help him over the summer and get him prepared for kindergarten. Should be fun. As ,for now he's taking a little break from school until the following week so that I am able to prepare lesson plans and things that I feel need to be addressed or worked on.

This has been one of the most emotional rides for me , but honestly I loved every minute of it. 


I'm so proud of you Haven.

When in Mexico

This weekend was interesting , a day full of adventures and unknown places . I wasn't able to take spectacular photos because I wasn't there touring the country . I had to go and do other things to say the least. I can't recall the last time I went and I was so scared . As you walk into the country there are soldiers standing at the entrance with some big rifles . It's kind of a shady feeling , but I talked myself out of the fear of being there . In the Midst of my thoughts and what not I kept meditating  to be able to embrace my country and repeat to myself how blessed we are. (Here in the USA)

There is so much poverty in Mexico it's heart breaking . So there is nothing I can take for granted because I live in a country were All is given to us , it's just a matter of hard work and dedication.

While in my journey I was able to take phone camera snaps.