10 Down 2 To Go

That is until Kaipo turns one! Kaipo turned 10 months on the 25th of April. This ten month old boy is a handful!! (But aren't they all at this age?)
I thought things would be better once he started crawling so that he could entertain himself more and yes he is, but all he ever seems to do is put himself in danger. This past weekend alone he has injured himself a handful of times including getting his second bruise on his face.

He was standing at this table when he fell and hit his cheek right on it, boy did I feel bad (I was cooking while it happened). This pic isn't when he fell but just a cute shot of him without his onsie buttoned and just to show where one of his favorite spots is in the house -the little table and chairs. He just can't get enough of standing by it (and seeing what Kono has left on it like food, toys, etc).

Another favorite spot he likes to go to, the bookcase. He loves to pull the books down making things messier. I remember when Kono was at this stage.

Always busy with something. Never a dull moment for him. :)

His cousin's toy table helps but it doesn't keep him busy for more than 5 minutes. Kaipo is all about exploring as much as he can, and more interested in things other than actual toys.

He is always standing up against something and can now climb onto thing like chairs and over things like Kono's little couch. He especially loved this door at Auntie Kasandra's since he could see outside. I cannot tell you how much this boy LOVES being outside. He gets upset when he can't go outside or you bring him back inside. He is so delighted when he gets to go outdoors.



He loves to swing and...

ride on the jogger.

Another favorite of his is eating! He and food go hand and hand with each other. He seems to nibble on things almost all day and recently just wants to nurse all night long! It really feels that way, maybe I'm not feeding him enough at dinner.

A couple of days after we saw his top tooth growing in (last month), I noticed the one right next to it coming in as well. Last week I noticed the two side ones right next to the two top front ones just starting to come in too. Four visible teeth now, but soon he will have six! And boy has that been awful for me. Why? Well he has been a biter lately and a few times it was really hard. At one time I even had to kind of slap his cheek just so that I could get him unlatched. I felt bad but it hurt so bad too. I was seriously thinking about just pumping and feeding him with a bottle. He hasn't been biting me for about a week so I am debating whether I should still do it.

He loves to go places like church. Isn't he so cute in his shirt and tie?

And lastly, if you are ever around Kaipo, you will notice that he often makes faces. We call it "scrunch face". He is such a character! I have seen him make this face many times each day and still laugh every time he does it. Sorry, this pic is blurry.

Another scrunch face.

And that is it. I need to weigh and measure him to see how much he has grown since I never took him to his 9 month well child visit.

Oh, one more thing, this boy does NOT like getting dressed or getting his diaper changed. He tries to get away and fusses every time. Granite says how can a 10 month old defeat a 26 year old? Very funny Granite.
Another thing about Kaipo that we have noticed for many months now and it is becoming more apparent as he is getting older is that he is one dramatic and loud little boy with a lot of attitude! It makes me laugh at times but on the other hand it can wear me out especially now that he is mobile now, I am surely worn out by him each day. Nevertheless, I am SO VERY grateful for him to have him as my own. He receives countless kisses from me each day and brings so much joy, smiles, and laughter into my daily life amidst the chaos.

Up to Mischeif

Ever since Kaipo has figured out how to crawl he has been on the go! The second or third day after he figured it out, he was already across the room. He loves to explore and get into mischief. Who cares about all the toys you have when you now are able to pull books down from the bookcase, see what kind of leftovers Kono has on his table, and see and touch things you never have before like shoes, the treadmill, dumbells, anything and everything in sight! This is bad for me, since I can't do much still because I am constantly trying to keep him from getting hurt or licking or putting something in his mouth that is unsanitary. For the first like two days it was nice, I didn't have to be by him trying to entertain him, he was just so happy to be mobile. Now I am looking forward to him walking which I know won't be for like another 4 months I am guessing. Poor little guy, he has fallen so many times (finally moved the gliding ottoman out of the way), and got his first bruise on his forehead.

When he first started crawling on the cool floor, he got on all fours and crawled that way. It was so funny! He reminded me of Mowgli from The Jungle Book when he was marching with the elephants. Kaipo only did it once. I got pictures of it although they aren't the best.

Cute bum! :)

Fun with Paper Bags

Who would think that a boy could have so much fun with a couple of paper bags? I was putting groceries away and Kono discovered that he could make himself unconcealed with a couple of paper bags. He had so much fun hiding from Daddy when he came home for lunch. Afterwards, I told Kono that he could make a smiley face on it and take it with him on the road for those "I gotta go now!" moments. I explained that sometimes when you really need to go while you are traveling and there are no available stores or rest stops near by (or bushes for that matter), you can just go by the side of the road with a paper bag on your head (but make sure a smiley face is drawn on). Hahahaha!! So why would someone put a paper bag over their heads? So you won't see anyone looking at your bum and neither would the person looking at you know who you are! Okay, this is kind of an inside joke growing up but maybe you've heard this one already. And just for your information, I have never done this before and would not dare ever doing it. But maybe Kono will someday. Hahaha!

Yep, he is inside....
and there's proof!

Need a good laugh?

Then just hang out with Kono. He is sure to make you laugh by the things he says, and the way he acts and thinks.

• One day he said "Mom, why are you not talking to your husband?!"
• I said "Kono, can you get off the computer now? I want to blog." His reply "Oh what's the matter Mommy, your poopy can't come out?" I said "What!? I didn't say anything about that!" He said "Blog means your poop". Don't know where he got that from but it surely made me laugh. He still thinks that that's what it means, he was not trying to be silly.

• I was about to do a dvd workout and interfered with Kono watching t.v. As I began opening up the new dvd, Kono got upset and said "Mom, you already have that one! Don't waste money, it costs a lot of money!!" ......You know he hears that often :) And when I workout, he says "Don't give up Mommy, PLEASE don't give up!"
  

I know he has said more but I can't remember what else right now.

Easter Excitement

Today we celebrated Easter for Kono. It was not anything extravagant, but exciting enough for this 4 year old. He is cooperating for me to take a picture because this is right before his hunt for the plastic candy- filled eggs.

Of course I can't help but take pictures. He has only found one egg and I stop him for another picture, how silly of me. Well, at least I can since he does not have any competition (I wished he could have went on a hunt with his cousins.)

As for Kaipo, he is just enjoying being outside (he loves it) and getting kisses from his momma.

The boys together after Kono was pretty much done with the hunt. Notice that I cannot get their attention.

We did things backwards. Kono dyed eggs afterwards. I used a recipe for the dye. I am not trying this again. I'm sticking to the tablets from now on. It was messy and it would have been so easy and fast if I had just bought one of those Paas easter egg kits.

Kono did most of the work and loved it. He did end up with some bright eggs.

As for this little guy, besides watching General Conference with his parents he.....

FINALLY CRAWLED on all fours today! Horray! Last week he was doing the army crawl (with his belly still on the floor but definitely getting around).

This morning he also woke up with a top tooth breaking though his gums. No wonder he has been fussy every single night with last night being the worst (well I ever get a clue!?) Well he showed no sign of a tooth until today (I know it wasn't there yesterday).

And lastly, I would like to share an Easter message with you by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. I watched this last year and loved it. He is such a powerful and great speaker.I am extremely grateful for the reality of the free gift of the resurrection which will be given to all through our Savior. Please watch this video. Click on it for better view. And thanks for the idea Tara. :)