It's deja vu all over again

Morning:
I got to sleep in a bit today. My back was hurting due to a contortionist showcase I had to pull last night in bed. Got up, had some coffee and pastries. Then started to clean up a bit. Tossed out a lot of those plastic cups that for some odd reason we keep brining home to clutter. It felt good to get rid of them. Stl have a lot more cleaning and tossing to do. For lunch we are heading out to Masu in San Mateo for all you can eat sushi, after maybe do some shopping for a dish drying rack.

Afternoon:
We went to Masu and had some good sushi. After we came home and hung out. I updated the navigation system in our pathfinder and played with Javi outside for some time. After I saw the end of the Titans  vs Chiefs game, titans pulled off the upset. Now I am playing games with Javi and watching ATL vs LAR

Nighttime:
So, tonight was fun. Had a beer, a few mimosas and since my wife didn't want anymore and there was no cap for the champagne, I had to Andre the Giant that bottle (for those of you who don't know, that means I finished it myself) I played connect 4 with Javi and a quick game of War. We were playing with my mystery mini figures and he went off to bed.
After I took a shower,  now I am watching some Seinfeld episodes and soon will go to bed. Tomorrow has a full to do list of 2 Football games, house cleaning and some handy work, along with getting ready for Monday to do it all over again.

Intensity, integrity and intelligence

Morning:
Today was an interesting day. Last night, I was close to finally starting to create my character in WWE 2K18 when my wife told me that Javi didn't want to go to sleep and she felt sick so she would sleep in the other room. I turned everything off and went to the room to make sure he fell asleep and to be closer to Gabriel in case he woke up.
Gabriel woke up around 11:45, I was able to put him back to sleep and he didn't get up again until his 1:30 am feeding.
He had a good night, at 7am I put clothes to dry and at 8am I had coffee and a scone, I made Javi some milk and toast.
At 9am I fed Gabriel and he is napping, when he gets up, we are off to Serramonte for a bit. Let's see how that adventure goes.

Afternoon:
So Serramonte was a success, well, besides Javi acting out a bit. He was upset since I told him I would not buy him any new toys until he picks up his toys at home. So he was angry. But other than that, it was a good trip. Got some medicine for my wife and I couldn't find the one for Javi.
We got home and hung out for a bit, I folded the clothes while my wife are lunch and hung out with the kids. After she left I packed the kids again and headed to McDonald's to get Javi and his cousin Myrna Happy Meals.
We got to my sister's house and the elevator continues to be broken, not the Matt Hardy type of Broken, just the old beat up kind. So I had to carry Gabriel up the stairs and to the house. We ate, now I am just waiting for the time to pass to go see the new baby.

Nighttime:
So was able to meet the baby. She is very cute. Her parents are doing well, just tired. Stayed for about an hour, left to let her rest. I am so happy for them.
I got home, waited for my wife so we can go pick up the boys. It was raining a bit and I was sent out to get some Popeye's,  however they were only taking cash, and I didn't have cash. Next option, KFC. Got the food came home.
When I came home, I washed some bottles, changed the baby into his Chewbacca Pjs, gave him a bottle,  swaddled him and put him to sleep. Today's music choices were: Landslide,  Ribbon in the Sky and How Deep is Your Love.
Let's see what tomorrow will bring,  as they say, look out weekend, here we come, because weekends were made for fun!

It's Rusev Day!!

Morning:
My wife fed Gabriel around 7ish, I got up, cleaned the bed, had a coffee and scone while setting up to watch Wrestle Kingdom 12 Alpha vs Omega. The morning has been good so far, brought in the recycling bin, attempted to play the PJ Mask game with Javi (ended in a no contest due to him being mad that I got close to winning). Got the boys dressed in their RKO shirts and now about to feed Gabriel.
Plan for today is to go out and visit my friend and friendly neighborhood toy dealer Arnel and be home by 3 as my sister should be coming over at 3.

Afternoon:
Alright, so afternoon came and went without a hitch. Got the kids ready to go and drove over to visit Arnel. We had a fun conversation regarding movies (the last jedi) and wrasslin' (Jericho vs Omega, WWE, etc) we even talked about a new addition to the extended family. Aria Leia was born today to my good friends Brian and Aisha, now with her and Samina they are a family of 4.
Fun fact, on 12/8/17 I wrote 2 names on a post-it. Since Brian was bring coy about the name of the baby, I figured they would give the baby one of the following names. I wrote down 'Carrie' or 'Leia'. So today when they announced her name, it wasn't a big shock, but a very nice name nonetheless.  Heading out tomorrow for a visit to meet her.
When we got home, my Mom, sister, brother-in-law and nephew were waiting for us. They came to visit the kids. Let's see what the rest of the day holds for us.

Nighttime:
So, my wife came home and we talked about her day, she wanted to go to In-and-out for a burger, so we went. We came home to eat, I struck a deal with my son to eat at least half of his plain hamburger and tomorrow as a treat I  would get him a Happy meal. He reluctantly agreed and ate half of the meat and some dino nuggets. I gave Gabriel his bottle around 7, he should be sound asleep right now. I have to go wash and sanitize his bottles and wash some clothes. Clean up a bit, so I have less to do tomorrow.
Update on that, washed the clothes, washed the bottles and dishes. The plan is to go out to find some goodies (if it's not raining) drop off the kids to my mom while I go visit Brian, Aisha and the new baby, not sure is Samina will be there. For now, waiting on the last load to finish and playing a little bit of WWE 2K18. Good night folks.

BONUS:
So at work I was part of a mentor project. It was the 2nd time I was part of the project and the 8 people that I helped were really cool and really smart. They really put in great effort to prove themselves, even in the tough circumstances they had to face. So my last week with them was, well. Last week. I decided to email them to check up on them to show them that even though I was not physically there, that I was still with them, kind of like their ow. Force Ghost Yoda. They appreciated it and I appreciatedd their responses. I am really happy to have them as my peers.

It's Wednesday... you know what that means

Morning:
Gabriel woke up around 5 for a feeding, went back to sleep until about 6 when he had his morning poop. I took him to the other room to finish up. Changed his diaper and came out for coffee, a scone and a warm bottle. It's day 2 of my wife going back to work and Javi Ilis still having issues with her going back. Right now he is eating some eggs! Yes, you heard correctly, eggs!
Today will be a busy day, after this I will get the boys ready in our Niners gear and later meet my Mom with my niece and nephews over at Tanforn to go to Hop n' play.

Afternoon:
So, after Ulisa goes back to work, I get both kids ready as my Mom was coming over with Myrna. I moved the booster seats into the car and off to Hop N' Play we went. The kids had fun, they played and laughed. All of a sudden I see that Javi and Myrna were fighting about something (like all kids do) so I had to go play peace maker. I had my Mom feed Gabriel and I went to supervise what was going on with the kids, by this time they were the best of friends.
After I was able to put Gabriel down for a nap, I snuck out real quick when he woke up to get them a side of fried rice from Panda Express and hit up Starbucks for a doppio con panna. It hit the spot. Around 4ish we headed home and now I am sitting at El Farolito waiting on 2 super burritos. Let's see what happens next.

Nighttime:
Burritos were delicious. So, I was putting Gabriel to sleep, so today's songs were (again) How Deep is Your Love (HDIYL), Landslide the Dixie Chicks cover and The Cowboy Rides Away by George Strait, he was out 3/4 of the way into the song. He really likes his music. Now, going out to see what Javi and my wife are doing.
So not much going on. Javi on his tablet, my wife watching Game if Thrones and some show with some people who weigh 600 + pounds. They went to bed, I was up for a bit watching Seinfeld and signing up to watch New Japan Pro Wrestling Wrestle Kingdom 12, so I can see Chris Jericho vs Kenny Omega.
That show starts at 11 pm, the match will be in the wee hours of the morning. I ain't staying up for that. So I will watch it in the morning before going out.
So, there you have it, day 2.

BONUS: 
One of my peers (Maria) at work who I was assisting in a mentor program texted me thanking me for believing in her, even when she didn't.
This was a very sweet message. One of the things I would like to do this year is to be a better person overall. So this tells me that I did something right. But as I always told her, I can believe all I want, but she has to prove to herself, that I was right.
On that note, see you all tomorrow, it should be a fun day, after all, it's Rusev Day!

It's a new day! Yes it is!

Morning:
It's January 2nd 2018, plan for today was, my wife would go back to work. I stay with both boys, do laundry, hang out, go to Costco and get some things and some food and be home before 12.
So far,  did about half of the laundry and i am being held hostage here by Gabriel as he decided to take a nap when I wanted to be on the road to Costco. Still have time to get things done, even tried out the baby carrier to see how that goes for me while at Costco. Stay tuned for the update....

Afternoon:
Actually, late morning. So Gabriel gets up and I get both boys in the car. We head off to Costco. Javi is asking why we didn't walk over to Costco? I told him it was too far, but apparently to him it was an easy walk and it would be okay for me to not only have to bring both of them back home, but to bring the items I bought.
Anyway, we finished up and got home. Put away the items, ate lunch. Ulisa came home for lunch and feed the baby and he went down for his nap. Planning on going out for a walk and maybe get some lotto tickets. For dinner I bought some chicken Alfredo to warm up. So far it's been a good day.

Nighttime:
Well, we took that walk to get the lotto tickets. It was a bit of a journey with a double stroller, but we got through it. Right now I'm heating up some chicken Alfredo and we will sit and eat. Boys need baths tonight, then watch a little t.v. (Smack Down Live) and go to bed to do it all over again tomorrow.

Sleep update : it only took 2 songs tonight to put Gabriel to bed. How Deep is Your Love by the Bee Gees and he was out about half way into Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper. 

My Day One Is H?...

Happy New year! 2018 marks not only the beginning of the new year, but the beginning of my paternity leave from work. I will be home with my 4 month old Gabriel and my 5 year old Javier.
I will try to mark my journey with them daily, but as with everything, it will be challenging with 2 boys and everyday life.
I look forward to this time, I may even add videos to my YouTube channel regarding my time. There are many things I want to get accomplished during my time here with the boys, so let's see what happens.

Where has the time gone?... Happy Birthday Javi

Today is a very special day for the most important little man in my life. 4 years ago today, Ulisa and I received our greatest blessing, Javier Heliodoro Narvaez. From the first moment that I held my son, I fell in love. There was nothing that I would not do for him and I promised him that I would whatever I could to show him love, respect and support him unconditionally. Any doubt that I had in my mind about how this journey would go, melted away when I heard his first cry and was able to hold him. At that point, it seems that anything I did before was not important, I had a new responsibility and I owed it Javi to be the best Father I could be. After all I had 2 Dads as great examples in my life and I owed it to them to pass on their stories and wisdom as they did to me.
I remember how people would always ask us if we wanted a boy or a girl? We would always answer that we wanted a healthy baby and the sex of the baby didn't matter. But after that first minute we knew that Javier was chosen for us and he was the best fit for us. Javi was born 9/28/12 like I predicted. He was so tiny, I remember taking a picture of him sleeping on my belly and tweeting it out to the SF Giants to show them their newest fan.

A Month later on 10/28/2012 Javi was on my belly asleep wearing his Orange rally baby socks, while the Giants got the final out of the 2012 World Series. I found it funny that I had to wait 29 years to see the Giants win it all and for Javi he had to wait just 30 days. It was an awesome moment that even though he had no idea what was going on, I am happy I was able to share with him.

In his first 4 years of life there have been so many moments that have been great for us and of course there were times that were not so great. I remember many firsts for Javi. His first time lifting his neck by himself, crawling, learning to laugh (his big wide open smile with no teeth), learning to crawl, walk and talk.

     Javi is a very special kid. His personality is just lovely. The way he laughs, his smile, the way explains to you that you have to share your ice cream, cookie, candy or icee, but when he has his own, it's no more sharing. As he learns to express himself more each day, I continue to be amazed by the progress and strides he has made and I love every minute of it, even if it does seem that is going by really fast. Javi is also a very spoiled kid, he is lucky to have Grand parents, Aunts, Uncles, God parents and cousins that love him very much and spoil him too. Ulisa and I are also blessed to have them in our lives as we appreciate the love and kindness they show him.
     This year, just like every year since he has been born, we go all out when he likes something, I can admit we ten to go overboard with it. He has liked many cartoons Angry Birds, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Paw Patrol, Jack and the Neverland Pirates, Super Wings, the Lion Guard and Ninja Turtles to name a few, and we go out and get him the toys, the clothes,basically anything from the franchise and the happiness on his face when he opens them and plays with them make it worth it. His first birthday was a small mixed bag of Winnie the Pooh, Toy Story and Mickey Mouse. For his second we had a Mickey Mouse clubhouse theme, last year he was into Jake, so we have a Jake pirate pizza party, this year along with his trip to Disneyland, will have an Angry Birds lunch.
     But like I said, it's not always roses. There are times that he acts really mean and spoiled. Those times are not really fun, but they are necessary to try to teach him lessons in life. Lord knows he has a hateful relationship with the 'time out' chair, but it get's him moving to do as he is told. But overall, I cannot complain. Javi is a great kid and I look forward to what is next.

" As you place your tiny hand in my hand and we walk together, I want you to know that we can brave any storm, we can brave any weather. Good times, there will be plenty, bad times must visit us as well, but together I know that we will become stronger because of them, learning each and everyday. From the moment I saw you, the first time I heard you cry, to watching and cheering you on taking your first steps and many different milestones you have reached, it's been a crazy ride, but I love every minute of it. As we both get older and learn more about each other, just know that I will have your back, I will always have your best intentions at heart and I promise you more good times than bad, this way I know that what I have learned from my Dads, I can share with you so one day you will be a great Dad. Happy Birthday Javi, enjoy your very special day, Happy Birth son, Daddy loves you everyday" - Javi's Dad