So we celebrated actual Christmas Day/Eve in El Paso. I hesitate to even mention it in the blog since Joaquin was AWFUL for much of the trip. Admittedly it was probably precipitated by the fact that Daniel and I were over-anxious parents since we wanted him to be charming and sweet to relatives that don't see him much. Boy did that backfire. He was at least good with his cousins Elisa and Marcela which are pictured here with
Joaquin on Christmas morning. They are much older than him and still play with him, a testimony to their sweetness. Joaquin absolutely loves them and was definitely at his best playing with them. We also discovered that he is an addict for waffles (he's had them before but something clicked and now he's a serious fan), so we took a family break and went to Village Inn for Christmas morning waffles. We mistakenly ordered Joaqui
n a half waffle since they didn't have waffles on the kid's menu. After he finished it (in record time) he demanded more and then completely demolished another half. It was an amazing feat of eating, especially from a child that's been refusing food lately in an attempt to establish control. Notice he can't even look at the camera he's so busy taking that waffle down! He also enjoyed Bisi's (short for Bisabuela, Daniel's grandma) 
backyard. She has many toys out there and El Paso was just warm enough to play outside (if the sun was on you and you wore a jacket). She has a playhouse with a kitchen and an old typewriter (Joaquin loved it), lots of old Tonka trucks, and a super-cool tire swing.
Joaquin on Christmas morning. They are much older than him and still play with him, a testimony to their sweetness. Joaquin absolutely loves them and was definitely at his best playing with them. We also discovered that he is an addict for waffles (he's had them before but something clicked and now he's a serious fan), so we took a family break and went to Village Inn for Christmas morning waffles. We mistakenly ordered Joaqui
n a half waffle since they didn't have waffles on the kid's menu. After he finished it (in record time) he demanded more and then completely demolished another half. It was an amazing feat of eating, especially from a child that's been refusing food lately in an attempt to establish control. Notice he can't even look at the camera he's so busy taking that waffle down! He also enjoyed Bisi's (short for Bisabuela, Daniel's grandma) 
backyard. She has many toys out there and El Paso was just warm enough to play outside (if the sun was on you and you wore a jacket). She has a playhouse with a kitchen and an old typewriter (Joaquin loved it), lots of old Tonka trucks, and a super-cool tire swing.
Fortunately for everyone's sanity, Mi-mo was staying at Bisi's so she helped chaperone. They actually had a very cute afternoon (and we have
the most adorable videos of it, but they are way too long to post) where Joaquin, inspired by Max & Ruby, decided to look for treasure. When they informed Bisi of his intent she actually donated an old coffee can with some pennies and nickels to serve as the treasure. Captain Andres (Daniel's cousin) buried the treasure and after much prompting Joaquin 'found' it. While he was busily stuffing his find in his pockets, Mi-mo asked him if he had found treasure and he said, "It's not treasure, it's money". Apparently only gold coins count as treasure. I'd take money, but hey, what do I know? So at least Joaquin was charming for Mi-mo, and she's the one who counts the most anyway. She even watched Joaquin for the evening while Daniel and I went out with Sal & Erika celebrating their 14th anniversary and our 7th (Isn't that cool?). According to Mi-mo he behaved nicely and even 'read' her "Dear Zoo". Good boy!
the most adorable videos of it, but they are way too long to post) where Joaquin, inspired by Max & Ruby, decided to look for treasure. When they informed Bisi of his intent she actually donated an old coffee can with some pennies and nickels to serve as the treasure. Captain Andres (Daniel's cousin) buried the treasure and after much prompting Joaquin 'found' it. While he was busily stuffing his find in his pockets, Mi-mo asked him if he had found treasure and he said, "It's not treasure, it's money". Apparently only gold coins count as treasure. I'd take money, but hey, what do I know? So at least Joaquin was charming for Mi-mo, and she's the one who counts the most anyway. She even watched Joaquin for the evening while Daniel and I went out with Sal & Erika celebrating their 14th anniversary and our 7th (Isn't that cool?). According to Mi-mo he behaved nicely and even 'read' her "Dear Zoo". Good boy!
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