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| Touching sea stars at Birch Aquarium. |
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| Look at that big fish! |
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| Peyton and Tallulah with happy cupcakes faces. |
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| Yummy! |
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| Super pregnant mama and Tallulah at aquarium! |
When Tallulah was born in July of 2010, that was one of the coldest summers in San Diego and with Joaquin being due in October, so far it has been the hottest summer on record for San Diego. In particular, the coast. Usually, people escape places like Poway or Chula Vista to come to the coast where it is cooler. Not this summer!! It has been hot everywhere. It was actually in the low 90s in Encinitas and Cardiff. We have never experienced that since we lived here!
The bonus of places like Poway etc., is they usually have air conditioning. Not in North County Coastal. It has been rough trying to keep Tallulah busy while not suffering from the heat. I am so pregnant at this point, that it is getting uncomfortable to walk around or be on my feel a lot which is tough when you have a busy toddler. Let's hope it cools down soon. I cannot imagine laboring at home with this heat!
The worse part is that I had a stomach virus from bad food at a party a couple weeks ago. It was mild for Aaron but since I am pregnant, it hit me harder. Horrible stomach cramps, chills, achy body, all I could do is lie down. Once I started getting better, we ate at this restaurant we always go to and then I got sick again. Aaron had it mild but I was hit hard again and then the heat did not help! With the baby taking up so much room, I also cannot eat as much so I have to take things slow. Aaron has been a huge help since it was a rough two weeks. Good news is that I am feeling much better and back to normal except for being almost 36 weeks pregnant!
Joaquin's room is still a mess. We have not painted Tallulah's room or Joaquin's room yet, it seems it has either been too hot or just too busy. We hope this weekend to get it done! There are things we still need for Joaquin like more diapers, some baskets for his clothes etc. and maybe a few more random newborn outfits but it will come together.
Tallulah seems to sense that the baby is coming soon. She talks about Joaquin all the time and wants to play with him and feed him milk. She really is going to be an amazing big sister. She has been happy painting, playing outside, running errands in the air conditioned stores and just hanging in there with her mama. In November, she will start a tap and ballet class which I know she will love. We have to get her shoes!! She loves singing and dancing. That girl has a natural ear for sound!
Last weekend, we had a great day hanging out at Shelter Island with Uncle Jeremy's parents and all the family was there. Tallulah loved playing with Jeremy's niece, Peyton, who is 3. It was a special day since she got to eat a cupcake. Here are some pictures.
This weekend, we are celebrating Uncle Rich's birthday and going to Barrio Star in North Park with the family and Aaron's Tio Julio and Tia Yolanda. It will be fun!
Stay cool! Next doctor's appointment is next Friday.
More to come.
The Bravos
