Two on Tuesday: Love

I'm joining again the fabulous My Chihuahua Bites for another:

Today’s topic is:

What 2 (or more!) things do you love about your significant other?

If you do not have a SO currently, please consider blogging about what you’re looking for in a SO. What attributes must your future spouse have?

#1 – He loves me, all of me, the good and the bad.

I could be moody and OCD, I like things my way, and he loves all of it. He tells me I'm beautiful and means it. He always has a loving gesture towards me, even when I'm not my fantastic self.

#2 – He is smart and Interesting.

He went to Law school and is a man that is always interested in the world, he knows about politics, sports, he loves to read, he loves to learn, he loves telling me stories and I could hear him talk about them all the time.

#3 – He is kind.

He treats everyone with love and respect. He is the cousin everyone calls, the Brother his siblings depend on, He is a great friend, he stops to help people on the streets even if he does not know them.

#4 – He can talk to anyone.

I'm agreeing on this one. He is one of those guys who can make friends in the shopping line, at WM, in a concert , etc. he loves to talk to people.

#5 – He is a provider all the way.

He provides for me and our family, he works extra hard often getting home late at night. He loves taking care of us in any way he can.

#6 – He CAN dance.

I am so lucky because he has the Latin flavor in him, he can dance almost anything and does it really well. There is no better feeling than dancing in his arms.

#7 – He is a great dad.

For being raised in a Latin home he is not your typical male that does not take care of the kids because is a woman thing. He bathes Aiden more than I do, he changes diapers, he does feed him and try to spend as much time with him. but he is also a great role model to my oldest. Alain is not his but he always tells everyone he has two boys and is super proud that Alain is in college and does so well. He takes time for him, they go to movies, concerts and he makes sure he has quality time with him. They also love to joke around.

I swear those are different hats-all red.

#8 – He takes care of me.

Again I'm also adding this one because he so do. I was sick for the entire time of my pregnancy. He would hold my head and my hair up, then clean up afterwards. He would sent me to have a Mani/pedi friends date so he could clean the house and I didn't smell the fumes, he did the Laundry and anything else. To this day this man opens the door for me, I never have to carry anything heavy, he is always there to open a jar and kill bugs.

#9 He cares for the things that I care.

It may seem silly but he cares for the things that he knows I care. He will remember that makeup palette I mention once, he would give an honest opinion about my nail polish and my hair. I could sent him images of the boots I want and he would research it for me. Those little things, like ordering a book he knows I would love or the new CD from my favorite artists make me feel love everyday.

#10 He can agree to disagree and respect my opinion.

There are tons of things we don't agree on and he is ok with that. He can listen to my point of view, provide his but not try to convince me to change my mind. Ex. he thinks Whitney Houston was a tragedy and people should have done more @ the Grammys...I don't. Yes, it was sad but a prayer and a song tribute I think was enough.

#11 He is sarcastic and Funny.

We have a wicked sense of humor, he gets me and I get him. He doesn't mind busting a move in the middle of Target if we hear a fun jam, he would be silly with me, he would chase me down the street to tickle me, he does not care who is watching us.

#12 He is the nicest guy I know.

Seriously he is. Even when people are not so nice to him, when people do unkind things, he is still a nice guy.

Even thought I don't believe this day is that important (he does) I am well aware how lucky I am to have someone who cares and loves me each and everyday. So I'll leave you with the perfect quote for us:

“We are all a little weird and life's a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love.” Dr. Seuss

Over & out

2 on Tuesday- food

I'm typing this ahead and laughing so hard. My little guy has learned the words of "Party Rock" so he is watching Kung fu Panda and singing everybody blah blah tonight, we wanna blah blah SHAKE THAT! and then he shakes. LOL He gets me every time. He makes Monday night fun.

This week the topic on My Chihuahua bites is:

What are your two go-to meals? What do you cook most often in your household?

My go to meal would be: hellou? China Wok? yes I would like an order for delivery...LOL

In all honesty, when I don't feel good I crave Chinese-not sure why. And even though I have master most of my kitchen, there are days that I just have no clue what to make, or have the energy to make it.

OK, going back to the "Real" deal:

First I do tons of Spanish food (white Rice, beans, fry plantains and a meat) which is our typical meal back home. The fry plantains I didn't make for a while because the plantains where hard to come by (good ones) but now they are every where. We can eat them alone with just ketchup and be happy with it. Seriously. These are like the french fries of Spanish people :)

The second I would say is Mexican food...not one specific one. We'll do taco night one week, then enchiladas another. I love learning new recipes and trying them out. Also it seems like the little one really likes these are they are easy to hold (soft tacos) and he loves refried beans.

Below is my chicken enchiladas, yummy.

And I'm going to cheat here and add a third one: my chicken roll just because every darn person that comes over, or that I go visit asks me to make this for them. Chicken, veggies, tons of cheese on a pillsbury dough? YES!

I can't wait to read the rest and see if I can learn a thing or too.

Over and Out.

2 on Tuesdays- songs

I'm joining in again for My Chihuahua bites 2 on Tuesdays. Short and sweet. I like it :)

What is the song you play when you want to get pumped up?

Training Montage from the Rocky IV soundtrack

What is the song you play when you want/need to cry?

Kissing you- from the Romeo & Juliet soundtrack, you know, the one with Leonardo

What is the song you play when you’re cleaning?

Run the show or Whine up- both by Kat de Luna. That's my girl!

What is the song you play when you’re exercising?

The entire Rocky IV soundtrack, there is no way not to want to get up and exercise after hearing it. I MUST BREAK YOU!

2 on Tuesdays

I'm joining again for the fabulous My Chihuahua Bites for the 2 on Tuesdays!

What are your Christmas traditions?

Today we are talking about Christmas traditions. What were your family traditions as you grew up? What traditions are you implementing (or do you plan to implement) with your own family?

Back in the homeland there are several traditions that are not celebrated here, it's so hard for me to keep those as we and my Sister's Family are the only one's in MD. Thankfully we do have the Hubs family in NYC which is usually where we go to spent the Holidays.

Back home I remember Christmas being an ongoing party, our Neighborhood collected funds, we decorated the street, place a huge tree in the intersection (yes we did) and closed the street on Friday and Saturday nights so everyone could dance and hang out outside (mind you, that was the Caribean therefore it was not cold).

On Christmas eve is when we had the big dinner followed by all families on my Mom's side (14 sibblings and their kids) would go visit my Grandma. So much fun. We also had fireworks at Christmas time!

Here are some things have done/plan to do as our family traditions:

I also want to do the Elf on the shelf so I must go hurry and buy it from Target.

Christmas tree is set even before Thanksgiving as we don't celebrate this back home...

We are taking pictures with Santa...all of us as a family.

Baking cookies has started.




I downloaded tons of Christmas music from back home, I want my family to remember those as well as the ones here in the States.

Go see the Christmas lights.Make a birthday cake for Jesus.

Years ago I worked part time at Hallmark and got a Beautiful "T'was the Night Before Christmas" which I'm going to start reading to the little guy come December 1st.


The Hubs family buys the kiddos gifts and put under the tree, no names of who is from ever, so it's extra special for all.

Since we go to NYC visiting the Rockefeller tree, Central Park and seeing the Window Displays is mandatory. (hubs and big kid, walking in NYC after hitting a Lush store)

Oh, and did I mentioned our feast consist of Roasted Pork, Potato Salads, tons of empanadas and things of the sort? yeah, I cannot wait!

Over & out