My grandbaby survived the swine flu....

My grandson is doing much better. He survived the swine flu and so did his momma. LD got to see him last thursday after he stopped at his pre school. He hadn't seen LD in awhile so they were very happy to see eachother. holding on tight to his neck he whispered in LD's ear he wanted to go home but LD told him he had to go to work and that he would be picked up as normal later probably by his other grandma. LD was with Solange. She got a big hug too. Makes me sad LD doesn't get to see his son as much as he would like because he has to work 7 days a week now.

Yesterday I called April and she sounded congested. She said Tristan was getting bored. You could hear him in the background playing loud and that was a good sign. She said she let him bring his bike inside, so he was riding his bike in the apartment. I thought that was funny. I couldn't stop laughing. I was happy he was better. Today I called back and again he was raising cain in the background and April sounded better but not 100%. She told me she would be going back to work and he was going to school tomorrow though. He was happy about that she said. I'm just happy they're both fine.

Not a good day at all....

Yesterday was not a good day. I had to pre-register my mom for surgery next wednesday, the 9th. She goes in to remove a mass on the right side of her neck the Doc said has cancer. She alergic to the anesthesia, she has trouble waking up and last time she got violently ill.
And then there's my grandbaby to which I found out laste last night has the swine flu. Today his fever climbed to 101 degrees.
I'm at the verge of crying all the time seeing all this and more around me and feel useless unable to do anything about it. This life is so cruel, so unjust. I can't wait till the new system. We all need it so bad.

Vovó Rosane

Last thursday Solange and I spent some time with my grandson and his momma. We took him to Baskin Robbins for ice cream, then to get a toy, he even picked one toy out for his Daddy for when he went to visit they could play together. (same thing, different color) He got some more ice cream to take home for later. They make "slow melting" popcicles now!. We got back to their place and I wanted to get some pictures. He grows so fast!! He rode his bike for alittle while, played with his new toys. The best thing though (for me) was when he called me Vovó for the first time ever. His momma went to correct him, he had been calling my mom vovó all this time, but proudly I told her it was OK because vovó means grandma in portuguese. I rather him call me that. I didn't want to force him though. He can call my mom bisavó, great-grandmother.
I needed to mark this date, means alot to me. (smiles)

I try to call my grandson once a week. He doesn't like to stay long on the phone though. When I call I speak first to his momma and then I speak alittle with him asking how his week went. Sometimes I can even hear his momma in the background giving suggestions on what to talk about, like I said he doesn't like to talk for long. When he's had enough, out of nowhere he say's "goodbye" and hands the phone back to his momma. I always laugh because even after all the times he's done this, he still catches me by surprise.
Last time I called to talk to him though the conversation seemed to go on and on for longer than any other time. This time when he got to the end though, it sounded as if he put the phone as close as he could to the phone so his momma wouldn't here and said "I'm done talking to you". I laughed so hard!!

I haven't posted much because the pc has been working only seldom, like it's got it's own mind or something. But, last week we did have a great time with my grandbaby, LD, Solange. We went straight to the play center. LD had already taken him to lunch at "Hooter's". Smart kid, LD that is, he figures he get's more attention when he takes his son. Just like a man.
Afterwards he picked Solange and I up and we all went to the play center. A little tip: you don't have to go with a wad of money when you go with a 4 year old. He climbs on and looks at the screen and to him he's already playing seeing the figures on the screen. And today along with that the token dispensers were on the fritz. All you had to do was shake them and the ride would start again. I posted some fotos on our album site. Tristan also ate his first fireball candy, I took a picture while LD ran for a drink to cool off his mouth. He looked like he was in agony. Poor baby.

July 2, 2009 Thursday

Today I spent the day with my gorgeous son, daughter and grandson. We sent to see pixar's new movie "UP". But after what my grandbaby is used to, "Wolverine", "Transformers", he wasn't too interested, not enough action I guess. Afterwards we went to "Stop and Play" were we can get away with alot with a 4yr old. We went with a certain amout to spend on games but we noticed how it really didn't matter, even befor the tokens he thought he was playing anyway!! All in all it was a great day. Afterall I've been blessed with a grandbaby whose gorgeous and healthy plus I get to spend time with!

I haven't been posting as regular as before. Looking for a job is getting harder and harder and things get left behind but I did get to see my grandson this past weekend. Saturday LD brought him over to go swimming in the pool. I feel bad for LD because he's been working his regular job and a few side jobs and not had much time to spend with his son. Sometimes he feels stressed. This scares me. I pray he knows how proud I am of him and that Jehovah see's the effort he is putting forth.
They had lot's of fun together playing in the pool. Solange wasn't able to come but made them rootbeer float cupcakes. She's a pastry chef and comes up with these strange combinations. The boys really enjoyed it.
Saturday as they were leaving my grandbaby said he loved me for the first time. I was so happy!!
Then today, wednesday, I called to see if he and his momma were OK, I talked to April first and I could hear him in the background asking who it was, if it was his Daddy, she told him it was grandma Rosane. I asked to talk to him and as he answered the phone I asked "how are you doing?" he must not have heard me right because kinda laughing he say's "i love you too". what a beautiful sound that was!
I called LD right away but he was on a side job doing drywall. Sometimes he's out on a shrimp boat. He's working hard. I'm so proud of him. I did talk to him later on that night and told him about the telephone conversation I had, and that he's very special to me and his son, oh how he lights up to see his daddy. LD said he wishes he could spend more time with him. So far it's only been once a week for about maybe 5 hours. But, that's how I felt, I missed out on alot when I was raising them by myself, with Tony's help, and I know Jehovah was there by my side.

LD has been seeing his son every weekend since coming over to swim. This past weekend on saturday the 6th he was supposed to have him for a sleep-over
but in the end his momma said he wasn't ready for that yet. He wanted his momma to come too. On sunday LD asked me if I would like to go when he visits his son and ofcourse I jumped at that chance. The baby also had a fever or else he would've come over to go swimming. He described how he felt as when he swallowed his brain hurt. In the end his momma said she figured out he meant his throat hurt. lol.
I called after I got hom and his fever had gone up and on monday she took him to the doctor, he had strep throat. I told her how Schivone is prone to them a couple times a year. If this continues he probably needs his tonsils out. There were cues earlier in the week that something was happening. At school he got into an "altercation" with his teacher. He gave her a karate kick because she wouldn't give him water. Now we know why, he was thirsty because his throat was dry, strep throat!!

Memorial Day weekend 2009

LD spent some time this sunday (May 24th) with Tristan. This time it was at April's mom's. Tomorrow there's a BBQ at April's brother's. I've posted some fotos on "myfamily.com" member's should go there and check it out.

Sunday, 1st trip to our pool

I spent a beautiful day here at the pool with my kids and grandson. A day such as this gives me reason to go on living. I laughed and had such a great time just playing with my kids and grandson. Tuesday I get to make a visit to see him again, I dropping off Beverly Hills Chihuahua so he can see that. Cute movie. April is very sweet, I like her alot. She did such a great job with my grandson. Single momma's have it rough. As I understand she had a great support group with her mom, sis and brother. I would have so loved to had been there with her too but I'm just grateful that she is allowing us into their life in the present. It look's like the baby has been her focal point and it shows, she's done a great job with him. He's such a good boy my gorgeous grandbaby. And he is so very loved by us all.

This past monday the 11th of May LD took his son and son's mommy to see the Pier in St. Petersburg. It was closed by the time they got there but they were still able to go to the top, play some games and see the lights. I called on tuesday and they said they enjoyed their visit and we all can't wait to see them again when they come over here to the pool where we live. I want to have some ice cream on hand and some fruit salad, got him some new swim trunks. I can't wait to see my grandbaby!!

May 1st & 2nd

Last friday LD went to visit his son. They played for alittle while and planned for the next outing. Saturday they went ot see "Wolverine" at the movies. I asked if that movie scared him any and he said apparently not because on the way out he mimmicked Wolverine for them in the parking lot. He's only 4yrs old but he's such a big boy.

My grandbaby called LD "Daddy" for the first time today.

I met my grandson today!

I met my grandson today. I went to the "special talk" it was about our faith, without work's it dead as the scriptures say. We have to prove ourselves. I tried to pay attention but was so anxious to get to the end, isn't that awful? After the talk we left and went home to change. Afterwards my mom and I went to Roger's Park and met with LD, my grandson and his momma. Schivone was there interacting with him as well as with the other children on the beach. I walked up to him and just froze. I didn't want to scare him so I introduced myself as LD's mom. My mom was there as well. I felt like hugging and kissing him, I had only seen him in fotos. He's so beautiful, so perfect His Momma did a good job, and she too is so pretty. The combination of Her and LD made a beautiful baby.
He was playing with a couple of little girls building sand castles and then a couple of boys joined in. He shared his toys was and was very polite. You could tell he was fixed on LD the whole time, keeping his eyes on him. At one point he lost sight of him and kept calling for him. "David! David!". He's become attached to LD. Still referring him as "David". His momma say's he refers to him as his Dad when he's not around at home but when he's calling out to him it's "David". The time will come when he calls LD "Daddy" to his face and it'll make it that more special, I'm sure of it.
My grandson is gorgeous. He looks like his momma and LD. He poses for pictures with an instant smile. Thank you Jehovah, I feel so blessed.

4th Visit

This past Saturday was the 4th visit LD had with his son. I still haven't met him yet but LD keeps me posted after every visit on his son's reactions during his visits. When LD went to visit this last time he was interrupted by my daughter Solange, she needed a ride back from her friends house in another town close to where LD was with his son. He had to go pick Solange up from her friends house and then to save time he just took Solange back with him to his son's house. When LD arrived he knocked on the door and Solange said you could hear the little guy scream "David's baaack!" and then heard a loud thump on the door. His mom answered the door as he laid on the floor like he was hurt, just a gag though because he wasn't. He's got a sense on humor he inherited from his Dad. (smiles) Then they all left for the skating rink and I hear they had a great time. I just wish I could've been there but LD is still saying it's not time yet.
I hope this time comes soon. I've already missed so much.

Today LD went to visit his son for the 3rd time. They went to the park and just for him he brought "lot's and lot's of stuff". That's what his son said last week when LD said he'd be back....to bring lot's and lot's of stuff. Every time LD has gone to see him he takes gifts. This time it was leggos and hot wheels. While at the park playing with his son he told him he was his father. I don't think it sunk in because his response was he didn't have a father but his mommy said he's talk to him later more about it. Seems he asks about LD before bed sometimes. I'm glad he finally told him, I didn't want him to get too used to calling him by his first name and then take long to transition over to calling him Daddy.
LD said next visit would be on Saturday and they would be going to go skate and the rink. I wish I could go. I told him I could watch from afar. LD said he was going to plan something so I can meet him and his mommy.

2nd Meeting

LD went to see his son again this past Sunday. He said at first he was shy when LD arrived but then he came around. LD did not go empty handed. He brought a football, baseball, couldn't find a soccer ball, that's next. I think I even have a brazilian team shirt number 9 Ronaldo which ofcourse will go to my grandbaby. LD took some pictures on his camera. The images are so small though. I wish his momma could send me some via the internet. Then we could see better who he looks like. I could share with her what I have of LD too. I have a whole album of LD on here.
I forgot to ask when he will see his son next. I hope he will get to see him again this weekend. The better he get's to know his son I think the closer I will get to see him.

1st Meeting

It's Monday morning March 30, 2009. Last night LD got to meet his son for the first time. And, of course I waited by the phone for the phone call he promised. He said he'd call after the meeting. He said he got there a little after 6pm and left about 9pm. I asked what he thought and he said his son was "cute". He said his hair was darker than in the pictures. We had 3 pictures of him, looked like they were pictures of him when he was in his 1st year, 2nd and 3rd year of his life. But, I think when LD mentioned he was cute he meant the way he acted. He couldn't wait to show LD his room and all his toy's then when that was done he wanted to watch a movie with LD but LD said to him, "....maybe we should put away some of these toy's...." and the baby said "Nope". LD laughed. LD had brought him some Hot Wheels so he was playing with that while LD talked to mommy. LD said the next meeting would be next Saturday. They're going to the park to play baseball, this is what the baby wanted to do he said. Very cute. He also didn't want LD to leave. He asked LD to take him to pre-school tomorrow 'instead of grandma'. So cute!!
Right now he thinks of LD as a friend. He doesn't know he just met his Daddy for the first time.
I'm so happy I'm about to burst!! It's like sitting on my hands, not being able to meet him yet. They were supposed to go out to dinner Sunday night but mommy opted to stay home thinking it would be too much excitement for him. I never thought of that. She is totally right! Good thinking!
LD said that she doesn't have the internet so it may take awhile but she will email me some more pictures of him as soon as she can.
Right now I can only imagine how he is as I wait for the day I can finally meet him. I hope that day comes soon. I can't wait to play with him, bake for him, and hear him talking. I can't wait to meet her either. I can tell her all about 'our roots'. I can't wait to see his baby book and get to know more about him and all of his 'first's'.
I'm so excited!! That's why I'm still up at 5:30am on Monday morning watching a show all about baby's being born. Sem Sono.

The right move

As a very mature act LD has moved into action. He has invited the baby and his Momma to dinner on Sunday to get to know alittle more about them.

I'm a Grandma! Brand new Vovó!!
I found out yesterday March 23, 2009. I didn't find out the conventional way. We've been sitting at the edge of our seats for a couple months but finally got word yesterday that it is finally official. It's a boy.
I can't wait to get to know him. He belongs to LD and he couldn't have asked for a better father. LD has always been great with kids, ever since he was little. I'm so excited but I have to wait for LD to give me the go-ahead on this one. It's all too new still.
We've missed out on so much. All his first's. I hope she's got some record of them to show me. I guess we can go over these at the first meeting and compare. I want to be a part of his life, someone he can count on. This meeting should be soon, maybe a dinner out or something?
I don't know, I just want to meet him.
LD recently just had the rug pulled out from underneath him but life is a blessing. Things are looking up from here.