TGIF!

TGIF doesn't really mean anything here in Bogota, since the days are all jumbled together.  We had another day out and about today.  We took quite a long walk to the uni-centro, which is a mall.  We didn't realize how long it would take to get there, and I think we took a longer route than we needed to, but it was nice to see some new scenery.  On the way back to the hotel, we took the shorter route, and saw more new scenery.  

The way back was definitely a challenge with the stroller.  There was a lot of sidewalk construction going on, so we had to lift and carry the stroller in many spots.  It's kind of a toss up on whether or not to use the Baby Bjorn or a stroller.  The Bjorn allows you more mobility, but the stroller is good for storing the diaper bag and any purchases you make on your outing.  Manny loves to ride in either, so I guess it's up to us : )

Dr. Maria Clemencia made a house call today to give Manny a checkup.  We asked her to look through all of the medical records that we received from Los Pisingos and everything looks good there.  She said that he is a big strong boy.  He's healthy and happy, and that's all we could ask for.  We hope everyone has a great weekend!

Love, 

Dulcie, Johnny and Manny

9-11-08

Hi everyone,

Yesterday was pretty uneventful.  We went for a walk and did some shopping in the morning and in the afternoon Cecilia picked us up and took us to the notary to get copies of our passports notarized.  We had to sign and put our fingerprint on the document.  When we got back to the hotel, they had the Colombia vs. Chile Soccer Match on the projector screen in the common room of the hotel.  We watched a little of the game and hung out with another family from Norway.

We had a big day today.  We went for a three hour long walk around northern Bogota today.  The weather was beautiful.  75 degrees and sunny.  We had lunch at a cafe inside of a grocery store and then did some grocery shopping.  We had Manny out in the stroller today, which he really enjoyed.  He's just so content.  He has finally had his first scream/crying fit, but was only when I had to clean his nose with the bulb syringe.  We've had to clean his nasal passages twice, because he seems to have a cold, and when he gets stuffed up, he forgets to breath through his mouth.  I guess they learn that over time?

He had two bottles in the middle of the night last night, which isn't so bad.  It's amazing how awake you are when he gets up and how you can fall right back to sleep when you put him back down.  I've been a little tired today, but took a nap when he did.  I'm awake from my nap, but he's still sleeping.  Tonight we'll probably just hang out at the hotel and maybe watch a movie.  Enjoy the pictures!

Love,

Dulcie, Johnny and Manny

09-09-2008

Hi everyone (Johnny here)

Even though we've only had him for a day, it seems like we've had him for. . . a day and a half! (HA)  

It's official, I have changed my first diaper. What an experience, as I was changing him he started to pee and didn't stop until he was empty! He arced his stream right off the bed onto the floor. I suppose every diaper will get easier and hopefully less dramatic. 

He is sleeping soundly right now and probably loading up another diaper for me, or Dulcie, probably Dulcie.

That's it for now, we will post more pictures tomorrow.

Thanks for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers.

Buenas noches,

Johnny, Dulcie and Manny