sábado, 7 de setembro de 2013

Allegra

Como eu disse antes minha princesinha foi um dos motivos para decidirmos ir ao Brasil. Nossa ansiedade estava a flor da pele, mas ao mesmo tempo eu nao queria me empolgar tanto. A Allegra so tinha 4 meses quando ela veio nos visitar e depois disso ela no nos viu por Skype. Eu sabia que ela nao ia nos reconhecer.
A reacao que eu estava esperando era que ela iria chorar (eh sempre melhor esperar pela pior reacao do que se decepcionar...rs).
Quando o Ju e a Le chegaram em casa eu e o Dave abrimos a porta e a reacao foi essa aqui:



Ela estava dormindo e ficou meio sem saber o que estava acontecendo...rs mas ela nao chorou!!! Foi tao gostoso ve-la e poder beija-la. Ela ficou meio incerta da gente por um bom tempo ate que uma hora eu estava sentada e eu senti alguma coisa na minha perna, quando eu vi era ela que tinha andado ate mimsem ninguem perceber! ahhhhh quando eu vi aquela carinha me olhando meu coracao derreteu!


Nos brincamos, demos mil voltas no apartamento e acabamos indo pra casa deles ja que a Le precisava arrumar as coisas pra festinha. La a Allegra ja comecou a chegar mais perto do Dave...
Bem confortavel com o titio
No dia seguinte era a festinha dela e de novo ela estava meio incerta, ainda mais que tinha muita gente por perto e ela preferia ficar com as pessoas que ela conhecia mais...rs So que nada disso importava pra mim, so pelo fato de eu poder estar ali a vendo ja era tudo pra mim.
O Dave ja queria mais. O tempo todo ele falava "eu vou la pega-la no colo", "ela tem que vir aqui" e ele tanto tentou que conseguiu.
Eu estava tao feliz de estar ali que nao conseguia acreditar e so conseguia agradecer ao Dave por ter me ajudado.
Poder estar ali no meio de todo mundo foi impagavel.

Depois de nos ver por 3 dias seguidos ela comecou a ficar mais confortavel e soltou a franga! Ela e o Dave se aproximaram bastante e queria ficar no colo dele o tempo todo! O momento mais delicia foi quando antes deles irem embora ela estendeu os bracinhos pra ele e quando ele a pegou no colo ela deu tchauzinho pra todo mundo como quem diz "eu vou ficar por aqui com ele, ta?" rsrsrsrs

Foi muito gostoso ver o Dave tomando conta dela, coisinhas pequenas que me marcaram como o prazer que ele sentiu em poder dar iogurte pra ela.


A Allegra eh uma bebe muito muito especial, e eu nao quero ser repetitiva mas o amor que eu tenho por ela eh imensuravel! Eh incrivel como uma bebe que nao eh minha, que eu nao convivo todos os dias pode ser tao especial Eu faria de tudo por ela e sei que o Dave faria tambem.
Eu nao sei o quanto desses dias ela vai lembrar mas todos esses momentos ficarao pra sempre registrado na minha memoria e no meu coracao. Eu tenho tanto orgulho e agradeco muito ao Ju e a Le por estarem criando uma crianca tao linda e tao pura.




















O que aprendi: o que eh amor incondicional, que o Dave sera definitivamente um pai maravilhoso, e como a Felicia dos Looney Tunes se sentia :p
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Like I said before my little princess's birthday was one of the reasons why we decided to go to Brazil. We were really excited but at the same time I didn't want to get to crazy about it. Allegra was just 4 months old when she came to visit us and after that she just saw us on Skype. I knew she wouldn't recognize us. The reaction I was waiting for was some crying (it's always better to wait for a bad reaction than to get disappointed...)
When Ju and Le got to the house me and Dave opened the door and the reaction was this:



She was sleeping and didn't really know what was going on but she didn't cry!! It was so good to be able to hold and kiss her. She wasn't to sure about us for the longest time until at one point I was seating down and I felt something on my leg, when I looked down it was her that walked to me without anyone noticing! ahhhh when I saw that little face looking at me my heart melted!


We played, walked around in the apartment and we ended up going to their house to help with the decorations for her party. There Allegra started to get closer to Dave
Really comfortable with her uncle
The next day it was her party but again she wasn't sure about us. There was a lot of people around and of course she choose to stay closer to those she knew. But none of that matter to me, just being able to be there was enough for me.
Dave wanted more. He would say all the time that he was going to pick her up, until he did.
I couldn't believe I was there and all I could do was to than Dave and God for helping me be there. It was priceless.

After 3 days she started to get more comfortable with us. She got really close to Dave and wanted to stay with him all the time! The best moment was when before they left she came to Dave's lap and waved goodbye to everyone else.


It was also really good to see Dave taking care of her, little things like how happy he was giving her some yogurt.

Allegra is a very special baby and I don't want to be repetitive but I cannot measure the love I have for her! It's amazing how a baby that is not mine, that I don't see all the time can make me feel this way. I would do anything for her and I know Dave would too.
I don't know how much of those days she will remember but I know that all those moments will stay in my memory and my hear. I'm so proud and thank Ju and Le for raising such a lovely and pure child.

 
What I learned: what's immeasurable love, that Dave will definitely be an amazing dad, and how Elmyra from Looney Tunes felt.



terça-feira, 3 de setembro de 2013

Why did we decide to go to Brazil


We just came back from Brazil and I want to register here what happened and things I learned. This was a really powerful trip and I discovered and learned a lot.


Everything started when I received my high school friend's Save the Date for August 31st. I will never forget what I felt at that moment. It was a mix of emotions, happiness and frustration because I'd be missing another important event. And to make things worse I was going to miss my niece's first birthday.


I tried to hide my feelings but as the time passed I was getting more frustrated, and even without saying anything to Dave he knew what I was feeling. Until one day he planted a seed in my mind when he asked "why don't you go to Brazil?". For me that was impossible because with a wedding to plan - and pay for - I felt like I couldn't splurge like that. And then he said something that changed my mind "you are gonna save money forever and never experience things. Somethings are priceless, what matters is the experience and you know you don't want to miss those moments". I knew he was right and I suggested he changed his vacation days so he could go with me - then everything would be worth it.

Everything worked out and we decided to keep it a secret. We told my parents and just a couple friends. My parents invited Leila, Ju and Eugenia to their house for some lunch on the 23rd (the day we would get there).


What did I learn: how important it is to have a partner that understands you and that knows what is important for you without you having to say anything. Even more important is the balance between us because he is the one that flies and I'm the one a little more grounded, and that is perfect for us.
Thank you baby for make it happen!

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Acabamos de voltar do Brasil e eu queria deixar registrado aqui o que aconteceu e coisas que aprenndi.

Tudo comecou quando eu recebi o Save the Date da Maricy, minha amiga do colegial, para o dia 31 de agosto. Nunca vou esquecer o que senti na hora. Foi um misto de alegria e frustracao pois nao seria a primeira vez que eu iria perder o casamento de alguem importante por morar fora do pais. E pra piorar o aniversario de um ano da minha sobrinha linda Allegra seria dia 24 de agosto, outra coisa que eu iria perder.

Tentei esconder meus sentimentos mas quanto mais o tempo passava mais chateada eu ficava e, mesmo sem precisar falar nada  Dave sabia o que eu estava sentindo. Ate que um dia ele plantou uma sementinha na minha cabeca quando disse: "porque voce nao vai pro Brasil?". Na minha cabeca essa nao era uma possibilidade, com o casamento pra planejar - e pagar - eu nao achava que poderia me dar ao "luxo" de gastar indo pro Brasil. Entao ele disse: "voce vai continuar guardando dinheiro pra sempre e nunca vai aproveitar a vida. Certas coisas nao tem preco, o que vale eh a experiencia e voce sabe que nao quer perder esses momentos". E foi ai que eu sabia que ele estava certo e meu coracao se encheu de esperanca. Entao eu fiz a proposta dele mudar as datas de ferias dele e ir comigo - ai sim tudo ia valer a pena.

Tudo deu certo e decidimos manter segredo, queriamos fazer uma surpresa pra Leila e pro Ju. Contamos pros meus pais e para pouquissimos amigos. Meus pais mantiveram segredo e organizaram o encontro. Deixou tudo combinado entre a Le, o Ju, e a Eugenia para irem na casa dos meus pais do dia 23 (dia que chegariamos no Brasil).

O que aprendi: como eh importante ter ao seu lado um companheiro que te entenda e que consiga ler os seus sentimentos. Mais ainda a importancia de ter equilibrio no relacionamento pois ele eh aquele que voa e eu sou a que tenho os pes mais no chao, esse eh o balanco perfeito.

Obrigada babe por fazer acontecer

sábado, 20 de outubro de 2012

The day we got a surprise

It was a normal Friday night when Dave saw on his Facebook that my sis-in-law Leila had tagged us on a post. Here is the translation:


"My loves,

It's not everyday that we find our true love and we (I include myself in this statement, of course) know it's really good to remember the good times, isn't it true?

I always watch a show on TV that talks about engaged couples, and the song that plays on the show reminds me of you two because it sounds like Lara is singing to Dave and Dave is singing to Lara...
Because I am the biggest fan of your love I want to dedicate the song to you so you won't forget how privileged you are for having each other. 
Lara, this is a great opportunity for you to sing to Dave because I didn't have the opportunity to translate the lyrics.
Cheers to love!
kisses,
with love from your sis!"
Now, when I clicked on the video I thought it was the song's video clip but instead this is what we got:
 

I still cry when I watch... The first time was almost impossible to see everything because my eyes were so wet... No one have ever done anything like this for me and I just cannot believe how blessed we are for having her in our family! 
I couldn't thank you enough Le, you are the best!
Love you!

sexta-feira, 12 de outubro de 2012

Back from DC :)

DC was so amazing! I had high expectations and I must say they were all met! Me and babe walked around DC for a whole beautiful and hot day, had the best pizza in the world, and went back to a hotel with the most amazing bed we've ever slept on!

Rafa's wedding was so much fun! It was so great to see her so happy and calm and her party was the absolute best! The food was D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S, the open bar served great drinks and the music kept everyone dancing nonstop! Better than that I was happy for being able to be around friends - I miss having friends nearby... - and they could finally meet Dave.

It was a perfect weekend. I wouldn't change anything.


quinta-feira, 4 de outubro de 2012

Her special day

I will never forget the day I met her. I was still in Brasil, she was in the United States and she send me an email asking me how did I know Junior. "He is my brother", I said. "That's funny! I used to take the bus to work with him". And just like this our friendship started.

As soon as I got to the United States she invited me to go visit her in Washington DC and I went. I took a bus from NYC and 4 hours later I was there, it was late at night, she picked me up in Chinatown and when I got to her house she had a bottle of Chocolate milk and some food for me. "I figured you would be hungry", she said, that is her, always thoughtful. She showed me all the monuments, we walked like crazy, we talked so much! It was a perfect weekend.

Now my trips to Washington turned into a ritual for me, every year I find a way to go visit her. She is always so welcoming, she is such a great woman, so intelligent, beautiful, sweet, I cannot think of anything negative to say about her. She is one of those people that makes you smile just being next to her.

I am so proud of being her friend and so happy we kept our friendship even being so far away from each other. She has a really special place in my heart and I am so excited for her because this Saturday is her wedding and I am glad she found her soulmate!

Tomorrow me and Dave will be flying to DC, I couldn't find a better time for my "annual visit" to Washington.

Rafa, it's hard to put into words how happy I am for you, I wish you all the happiness the world can provide because honestly you are one of the most deserving people in this planet! I can't wait to see you and give you a huge hug, see your smile and joy. I can't wait to share your special moment with you and be a witness in one of the most special days of your life. Thanks for allowing me to share that day with you.

I love you!

Your friend ALWAYS.




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Eu nunca vou esquecer o dia em que a conheci. Eu ainda estava no Brasil, ela estava nos Estados Unidos e ela me enviou um e-mail me perguntando como eu conhecia o Junior. "Ele é meu irmão", eu disse. "Serio? Eu costumava pegar o ônibus fretado com ele". E foi assim que a nossa amizade começou.

Assim que cheguei nos Estados Unidos, ela me convidou para ir visitá-la em Washington DC e eu fui. Peguei um ônibus de NYC e quatro horas depois, eu estava lá, era tarde da noite, ela me pegou em Chinatown e quando cheguei à sua casa, ela tinha uma garrafa de leite com chocolate e algo para eu comer. "Achei que você estaria com fome", ela disse, é assim que ela
é, sempre pensando nos outros. Ela me mostrou todos os monumentos, andamos como loucas, conversamos muito! Foi um fim de semana perfeito.

Agora minhas viagens a Washington se transformaram em um ritual para mim, todo ano eu acho um jeito de ir visitá-la. Ela
é sempre tão acolhedora, uma mulher tão boa, tão inteligente, linda, doce, eu não consigo pensar em nada de negativo pra dizer sobre ela... é uma daquelas pessoas que faz você sorrir apenas estar ao lado dela.

Eu sou tão orgulhosa de ser sua amiga e tão feliz que mantivemos nossa amizade mesmo morando tão longe uma da outra. Ela tem um lugar muito especial no meu coração e eu estou tão contente, pois nesse sábado é o casamento dela e eu estou tao feliz por ela ter encontrado sua alma gêmea!

Amanhã eu e Dave voaremos para DC, e eu não poderia encontrar um melhor momento para a minha "visita anual" para Washington.

Rafa, é difícil de colocar em palavras o quanto estou feliz por você, eu te desejo toda a felicidade que o mundo pode oferecer, pois sinceramente você é uma das pessoas mais merecedores deste planeta! Eu não posso esperar para vê-la e te dar um grande abraço, ver seu sorriso e alegria. Eu não posso esperar para compartilhar o seu momento especial com você e ser uma testemunha em um dos dias mais especiais de sua vida. Obrigada por compartilhar esse dia comigo.

Amo voce!

Sua amiga SEMPRE.

sexta-feira, 28 de setembro de 2012

A video

I saw this today over at Pink Basil and (call me crazy) made me tear up. The power of those voices and the instruments are proof that classical music can be fun!

Happy Friday!!