My Mom bought this orchid way back in November 2010, before S was born. It was in full bloom for months, but eventually each flower faded away...at which point I sort of stopped caring for it.

I could have sworn it was dead, but the last time my Mom was in town, she patiently gave it some TLC...and revived the darn thing!

The first 3 of 12 flowers opened yesterday and I'm sure it will be in all its splendor by the time my Mom arrives in a month.

Isn't it amazing? Seeing this in my living room every day just makes me happy!

Some orchid caring tips (this is what my Mom does):


- place your orchid in a place away from direct sunlight, but preferrably in a sunny room.


- do not overwater your orchid, you don't want it to drown. follow the next tip for watering suggestions.


- every 10 days in the summer (every 15 days in the winter), soak your orchid in the kitchen sink for 20-25 minutes. this means filling up the sink so that the whole pot is submerged in water.


- make sure that the moss, soil, and roots look moist at all times. 


Good Luck! :)

My sister sent this to me the other day...LOL...Who can relate???

Saw this the other day on the way to the mall...made me laugh. I wonder what the señoras look like after coming out of there...

Kids and Technology...

Oh. My.

I don't even want to think about what is next...

I know what you are thinking, but NO, he didn't get into a fight at school... 

S with pink eye

It makes my own eyes itch just looking at it...and I remember from being a kid that it is highly contagious. Others mamas out there, did you get the infection too? Any any special tips on how to avoid getting it?

The Mexican Didgeridoo

It's amazing what fun you can have with something as simple as a tube of wrapping paper and a baby! :)

Redefinition

Between being a wife, mom, and part time aspiring planner - along with Facebook, Twitter, and all the other distractions out there - I've harly had a moment to write, much less go out and experience something to blog about that has to do with ...findingmexico...

I think that is my problem though. I've always felt that I have to post something special about Mexico or not post at all. So I've redifined what I hope this blog will be about. {fingers crossed this will make me stick to it}

Inspiration came from the beautiful trees in their full bloom spring splendor around Cuernavaca. Amazing, huh?