Big Boy Bed

A couple nights ago, I went in to check on him and (oooo...how I wish I had a photo) found him with one leg hanging over the rail of the crib. He was in the process of hoisting his solid little frame over so he could come see what we were up to, I'm sure of it.

So...the next day we're off to Ikea to find a little bed. Kainoa picked out his favorite and off we went. (picking it out was the easy part.....finding the parts and putting it together took A LOT more patience). Daddy did a fantastic job assembling the many parts.

I'm so proud of my little guy! He slept better than he has in weeks. And then this morning, he woke up SINGING! It was a beautiful sound....a combination of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and Happy Birthday to You.

update...it's three weeks later and he's still doing great!

Easter (a few weeks late)

From dyeing eggs, to egg hunts to fancy clothes....I know those aren't the reason for the season, but the Resurrection is lost on a two year old....especially when chocolate, jelly beans and quarter-filled eggs are nearby.


Found One!

Bad Momma Blogger

Hi Friends...
Sorry I've been MIA....I've been a bit overwhelmed. Life is good! Life is full! What more can you ask for....other than a little more time in the day or extra energy at the end of it?? So, in the rare moment of quiet and nothing scheduled for the next 4 hours (although I do have to get ready at some point for a 1st birthday party) I will do my best to catch you up on Our Family Adventures! ( I will try for cronological order....but no promises)

Aunt Kathy came to play for

Kainoa's 2nd Birthday

Kainoa was fascinated by the many animals at the Oakland Zoo. He found a brass frog.
Daddy took Kainoa on his first "real" Train ride.

Everyone got in on playing in the sprinklers on the first really warm day of Spring.

Easter Egg Hunt at Fairy Tale LandCan you find Kainoa?? Neither can I :-)

We Voted

What an amazing day....and not in my usual "amazing day" type of posts.

Today is a special day for Californians (and residents of 24 other US states). We're voting in our primary today and our choices are historic (ok, two of them are). It truly is a Super Tuesday! This is not a political blog, (there are others that are far more articulate than I) so I won't go into my opinions, although they really aren't that hard to find (hint ----->)

but I voted with pride today and excitedly told Kainoa why this was such a magnificent day. To be honest, he was far more interested in the dog waiting for his person outside the polling location than he was in his gushing momma, but I can only hope this was a first of many political discussions in our home.

Please vote in your local primary or caucus and share your voice.

Our Little Boy is 2!

And, 2 is fabulous...and challenging, and glorious and frustrating and above all, full of amazing energy and will.



Happy Birthday, Sweet Boy!

Trains, Trains and More Trains....

Not the most clever of titles, but it definitely sums up our day!

We spent Saturday morning downtown at the Train Show. And what a train show it was!!!

When we walked in, we were overwhelmed by all the moving parts...fabulous models, VERY enthusiastic train fans, Thomas the Tank engine was everywhere. (thank goodness a birthday is coming up....a great excuse to shop). Sooo many model trains -- most made noise, puffed smoke and even smelled like a train station (please don't ask me to describe it...just take Timi's word for it). There was even a model roller coaster that hit our soft spot. Our favorite find (ok, my favorite find) was a dvd of real trains on the tracks for only $6. maybe it's cooler in person...as I descibe it, it sounds a bit bland

Timi and Kainoa were able to ride in a neat train that had a real conductor and bell!

Nothing like a kid in a candy store.....

Welcome 2008!