Ch--5 Austin Dominguez II--Legacy

Austin Miguel (29), Kea (26) and their son Austin Victor III (2)
Narrated by Kea.

Our son was now two years old and I enjoyed every second of our time together. I am sure that many thought that I would quit my job but I did not. No matter how much Miguel and I fight over it, well I just could not give up my job. I needed a career not only at home but out of it too.
As much as Miguel wanted to say it would scar our child well it has not so far. Victor is full of life and enjoys his time playing on his activity table.

I would try to avoid the arguments about my job and his but he wouldnt hear it. It was as if it was OK for him to be gone out of the house yet I could not. What was the deal with that? We would talk and then our arguments would escalate. I didnt want to argue but I was not just going to let him tell me what to do without hearing my viewpoint.

Times were tough on my marriage. I could tell there were days when we were not speaking were the hardest. I would catch Miguel questioning why we ever got married. I know he is upset but I hope that he sees things my way some day. I refuse to let go of my career that took me a long time to accomplish.

On my days off I spend it all day with Victor. I am simply amazed by the things that he does. I cant remember the last time that I actually fed him a bottle. He now is a big boy as he says and he only eats out of a plate.

As much as we argue..when we make up. OH yea..the making up is the best part. This is when I wish we could just put everything about my career to the side and just enjoy each other. What is so wrong about enjoying ourselves?

I have to admit that Fatherhood to Miguel fits him like a glove. When he is home he runs to Victor's aid before I even can react.



We still have our dinner parties where the whole family comes over to talk and gossip about what has been going on lately. It seems that everyone in our family is finally doing well. Its a good feeling when you are part of a successful family.

Austin began arguing with me again..but to my surprise he finally gave in. He said he loved me too much to withhold my career. finally we are going to work on fixing our marriage... the arguing has made a few bumps in our relationship that we have to smooth out. I am just happy that we can finally move foward.

Ch 5--Africa Dominguez

Africa (31), Laci (31). Their children: (twins) Darius and Dominica (15) and (twins) Sasha and Nicolas (6)
Narrated by Laci

All of our kids are growing up faster than we would like them too. It seems like only yesterday I was making sure that Sasha would stop pulling Nicolas' hair. Now they are best friends and enjoying playing outside. Both Africa and I are lucky to have children that get along with each other. We try to inforce in them that they are family and they have to look after one another.

As far as us. We have been doing fine.
Africa still works with kids as a ventriloquist where as I am still project leader in my science career. I guess you could say we have not been that proactive in our careers. I have noticed Africa acting strangely and I have a feeling its about her career. I think she is getting burned out and I try to support her need to advance.

Her sister Ariel came by the other day and she was ecstatic to show her pregnant belly. She made me think back to when I was carrying Sasha and Nicolas. I think Africa scared her because she told her that she was sure that Ariel was carrying twins.

Right when I started to panic, Africa told me why she has been moody lately. She told me that she was expecting. I never thought that she would carry a child. I always assumed it would be me. I still can not believe that were expecting but I am excited about hearing the pitter patter of little feet again.

Ch 5--Asia Dominguez

Asia (32) her daughter Naremi (4)
Narrated by Asia

My baby girl was turning five and I was brave enough to invite the whole family over. I still wish my parents could have been here with us. I still miss them but I am happy to be surrounded by loving family.

I got Naremi and we blew the candles on her cake. I knew that this would be the first step of many into her road to adulthood.

Meanwhile the kid got ready to play, so did we grown ups. I went swimming in the backyard poo with Africa and Laci. I have not had that much fun in a long time. I could get used to this.

After drying off and resetting my hair, I managed to steal some time to sit with Ariel. I know that she is young and well she is having a baby. My brother Miguel is still livid that Ariel is pregnant. But what can one do? I managed to calm Miguel down a little bit.


I can tell my daughter is going to be a little busy body. Now all of a sudden she is in everyone's business. She even managed to find out about Ariel and Frances. She was asking them about their relationship and worse what color the baby would come out. I need to teach this girl some manners.

Another thing that I have kept to myself is that I really like one of my co-workers. I could hardly believe it myself. His name is Alvin Kuta. I just want to giggle like a school girl. I honestly didn't think that dating was in me but Alvin is my first real crush. I dont know if it is OK that I do this or not. I have a little girl to think about.

I guess I was not being too careful because Naremi caught me hugging Alvin the other day. She did not waste a second to ask me if I was dating. I thought she would be upset but on the contrary she is quite happy for me. She says she enjoys seeing me happy. Not bad for a six year old huh? Yes time sure does fly. Wasnt it yesterday I was celebrating her 5th birthday?

With Naremi's blessing, I decided that I could really begin to date Alvin. I gave him my very first kiss. I know im 33 and have not kissed anyone. I feel like i'm in high school.