"Scheduling Flexible Childcare"

24 HOURS / 7 DAYS PER WEEK AVAILABILITY (OVERNIGHT STAYS WELCOME)
DROP-INS WELCOME
CONSTANT CHANGING SHEDULES OK
FOR AGES 2 ½ YEARS TO 6 YEARS

FULL-TIME RATE:
$30 PER DAY = UP TO 12 HOURS PER DAY**

PART-TIME RATE:
$18 PER DAY = UP TO 6 HOURS PER DAY***

DROP-IN RATE:
$4.00 PER HOUR

**DROP-IN RATE APPLIES AFTER 12 HOURS
***DROP-IN RATE APPLIES AFTER 6 HOURS
~~~ONCE MAX HOURS ARE MET FOR EITHER FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME, THE DROP-IN RATE APPLIES UNTIL PICK-UP~~~


HI. MY NAME IS SONJA AND I AM A 29 YEAR OLD MARRIED, STAY-AT-HOME-MOM OF TWO DAUGHTERS, AGES 5 ½ YEARS AND 2 ½ YEARS WITH A MINIATURE DACHSUND (12 LBS). I AM CURRENTLY RECEIVING MY BACHELOR’S ONLINE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION. PROFESSIONAL RESUME AVAILABLE IN PERSON OR BY EMAIL.

IF YOU NEED FLEXIBLE CHILDCARE AT REASONABLE RATES, PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL FOR SCHEDULE INQUIRIES.

SONJA CASADOS, AAACC
512-203-8233
SCASADOS@LIVE.COM

Disclaimer: NO ACCOMODATIONS for children with FOOD ALLERGIES or FEVERS. RESPECT of the other children and families is appreciated. If child is ill, Dr.'s note is required to return. If child has prescribed medication, the doctor's information must be included in order to administer.

"Angels Among Us"

When Saul passed we received so much support and love from family and friends.  I remember every Friday while I was on maternity leave I met some friends at Starbucks.  It was their thing but the invite was extended.  I met a woman, in this group, that had lost a baby years before.  She was quiet about the past.  I remember seeing her other two children by her side and not understanding how life could blossom in such a way after going through something so trying.

I remember being told by my doctor at the time, the nurses, and other aquaintances that I was young; I will have more children.  Yes, that was true, but that is not what I wanted to hear at that time in my life.

My cousin lost a baby and joined a non-profit organization named "Angels Among Us" which is an infant loss support group located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  I read what the organization was about and contacted the owner to find out if there was a chapter in Austin.  She said no, and was very excited to hear from me.

We chatted the other night and I have decided to begin a chapter of the organization here in Austin and surrounding areas.  I am so excited.  Go to http://www.angelsamongusla.org/ to find out more about the organization.  I will let you all know when I have the chapter started here.

My long term plan is to open up a foundation in Saul's name for donations in order to assist families with financial help with bills, funeral costs, etc.

Please let me know your thoughts.  God Bless.

~Saul's mommy

The Connection...

So, Talia understands all about Saul.  We still call him Saul Baby.  The sweet thing is that anytime we pass a cemetary, ANY cemetary, Talia thinks Saul is there so she always says, as she is waving, "Hi Saul baby."  So the other day we passed a cemetary and I hear "Hi baby.  Hi baby."  I almost cried.  It was Phia.  I looked back and Talia and her eyes were bigger than normal.  She was excited too. 

He is talking to both of them!

Oh, by the way, Saul baby on Earth is a butterfly and in the Heavens he is the moon.  This gives Talia a visual.  She loves it.  She is amazed at, when she sees the moon, how Saul baby "follows" her.  When she can't see the moon, she calls out, "Saul baby, where are you?"

I can't believe that he will be 7 years old in a few weeks.  Awesomeness!

Bribery by a 5 year old...

Talia and Phia love to bring little dolls or toys with them when we go places.  I am not, however, alright with them bringing them into the store.  For one, they could get lost, stolen, mistaken that we did not pay for it, etc.  The number one reason I do not like toys to go inside is because I am the one who ends up holding the darn thing for one reason or another.  So it happened today.  But today was different...

Talia: "Will you please hold my little horse?"
Me: "No. You should not have brought it in the store."
Talia: "Please! You will be my best mommy."
...and the toy went into my purse!!

Sally...

So Talia, over the past year or so, sometimes says, "You can call me Sally" when she has a certain hat on.  I recently put her hair in pig-tail braids.  She says the same thing; "Just call me Sally when my hair is like this."  I am curious.  I ask her who Sally is.  I mean, the only Sally I know of is the Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas (Jack Skeleton and Sally).  Anyway, her response was "she is in Heaven."

So Talia has many angels...Saul, Sally, and others, I am sure.  I think it is awesome!

The Dandelions

I love the background to my blog page.  The girls LOVE dandelions and making wishes.  We blow them and make wishes everyday while waiting outside for the school bus.  I love it.  With Talia being older and bigger, she gathers more at once than Phia, but Talia always shares.  She makes sure they have an even amount...at least close to it.  They make wishes and then blow the dandelions.  I usually have a cup of coffee and it never fails; some "pedals" land in my coffee everytime.  It is worth it!  Then there is Phia.  "Try.  Try." she tells me as she just demonstrated how to blow the "pedals."  So proud of herself! 

Spring is GREAT!

What does your butt do?

Talia: "My butt is cracking up!
Sonja: "Your butt is cracking up?"
Talia: "Yep!"
Sonja: "Exactly what does that mean?"
Talia: "Duh. Butt cracks."

4/13/11 as we were running errands.  She always has a "wedgie" when she gets in her carseat.  Today, there was a little more going on down there!

Sonja and Cooking...

I have never been known for any GOOD cooking.  I was making chicken the other day and Talia walks up behind me and says, "I want daddy to cook from now on."  I said, "Daddy?  Are you saying that I am a bad cook?"  She said, "yeah."  I asked her what she wanted me to do instead of cook.  She said, "Just help me fold some clothes."  !?!

What I want to be when I grow up...

After much deliberation and literally changing my degree three times, I have made a decision that I am NOT good in Accounting, and will be majoring in Public Administration.

My long term and short term goals coincide with this degree.

Whawhoo!!!  Only took me 29 years!

The Straw...

The girls are ready for bed.  They are actually watching a little bit of a movie and winding down.  Talia comes and asks for water.  I said get your cups and and get some water.  Phia's cup already has a straw in it.  Talia then asks for a straw so she can pretend she "is on the beach." 

Funny thing...we have never been to the beach for her to know that people have straws in their drinks.  Movies and television!

New Facebook?

Well hello there.

Could this be my new guilty pleasure?  I think so.  Goodbye Facebook!?!

I have never known what to write in these blogs.  The girls should be glad I am doing this because they have no baby book entries going for them.  Mother of the Year Award goes to...

Anyway, hope you enjoy the wild and crazy, and blessed times at The Casados' Corner!  Let's get this party started!

~Sonja