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I can’t believe it! I am going to Ecuador and the Galapagos Island. I wish Andrew and Lucia could come with me. I will miss them, especially Lucia. I worry that she will be unsettled after a few days without me. I know I will be.

It’s been a while since I have posted anything here. Lucia turned two and she had three great birthdays. She is getting smarter each day.
Andrew continues to do well with work and has completely adjusted to life in Winter Park, but he still misses Sarasota. I like it here and don’t miss Sarasota that much.
I’m going to Ecuador and the Galapagos Island soon which I am excited about. Andrew won’t be going with me and he’s a bit jealous too.
I guess that’s all for now.

I will miss my friend terribly. He was with me for 13 years. Pico was in my life before Lucia and Andrew and he will always hold a special place in my heart. I remember how it took some time for Andrew to warm up to him. He never owned a dog before so it took him longer to develop that bond, but once he did he was Pico’s biggest advocate. Between Pico and Stuart Lucia loved Picothe best. She always asked for him and still does. Oh, and Stuart has lost his sleeping buddy. Stuart always looked up to Pico and now he has to be the dog of the house. He misses him so much. I am sorry that you had to leave us.

Sometimes I feel so white…

We just found out that our dog Pico has cancer and it’s pretty aggressive. The prognosis is unknown but he could pass away in less than a year. We have him on medications to keep him comfortable. As long as he can lay in the sun and enjoy his last few days we are happy.

I’m now 8 months at Rollins and I’m happy. I enjoy my co-workers and students. They are all a bright and happy bunch.

Had a nice night with my family. Lucia was full of love.

Also, learned that my brother died today.

I picked Lucia up from school yesterday and this is what her teacher told me transpired between Lucia and another kid named Junior:

(Junior took one of Lucia’s toys that she was playing with.)

Lucia: No Junior, that’s mine.

(Junior would not let go.)

Teacher: Junior! Lucia used her words, now walk away!

Lucia: Yeah Junior, walk away!

She’s only 20 months old. This made the teachers laugh all day and made me a proud Papi.

My mother heads back home tomorrow and I am sad. Her visit was great and I know that Lucia will miss her. Now who’s going to make me pancakles in the morning?!