Kono's Birthday

Kono's New Best Friend

Kono got one of his birthday gifts early, this big stuffed Batman. He absolutely loves it. Sometimes he'll sit on his couch with it and watch t.v. He says it's his friend. The first night he even wanted him to sleep by us. Yeah, Kono sleeps by me still and Granite moved back to the couch. Although Batman doesn't sleep by us. I figure I don't mind at all that Kono still sleeps by me cause he's only young once and never again!

Who's the parent here??

 Kono and Nahoa were jumping on his bed having a grand ole time when I told them not to, reminding them that Nahoa got a blue eye and scrape near his eyes only the day before from doing the same thing at Grandma's house. Kono not wanting to stop, turned towards me pointing his finger to my room and said in a stern voice " Go to your room and go to sleep Mommy!" That boy says that now, whenever he doesn't want to listen he tells me to go to sleep. He's so funny!

Happy Halloween Superman!

Here's my little Superman on Halloween!
His belt was crooked, I didn't notice, I just was trying to hurry up and get a snap of him.






I made him wear the cape that his Grandma made, (it used to be his Dad's when he was this age). The cape that came with the costume looked really weird from the back, although it did look really nice from the front view. I didn't dress up this year, sadly, actually I really can't remember the last time I did, I'm such a party pooper. I wanted to this year, but had nothing at all to throw together, guess things take planning, right?

Sweet Kono

No, "Cars" isn't a part of our normal decor in our Living room... Kono did that when I was so tired the other day and took a nap. He was busy with it the whole time, moving the decals from his room to the living room. He's so cute, I told him to get me a pillow and he got it for me then I felt like I wanted a blanket too but didn't want to ask. He then said, "Mommy, do you want a blanket too?" Awww, he's such a sweetheart, my little helper.

Kono's Visitor

Kono's cousin Nahoa, came for a visit this past week. They had so much fun playing together but I never did get a picture of them playing. I only got these but the funny thing is they didn't even watch one full movie the whole time Nahoa was here, they just played and played.



I told/showed Kono to put his arm around Nahoa again, (like he was doing only moments before on his own), instead he made like a wing-like gesture with his opposite arm, it was funny!
Eating lunch together~ grilled cheese w/ tomato soup, carrots and apples, water and chocolate milk. I felt proud of myself for giving them a balanced meal. :)
Kono told Nahoa to hide with him and this is where we found them, they are so cute looking.

Thoughts on Children

Here are a few pictures my mother found of me while I little. I thought it'd be fun to post them and write a little something about children. Actually the little poem is written on a picture frame that my Dad once had with my picture inside but I added and changed some of it. I should've had it written by Kono's pictures, but just thought I needed to write something along with these pictures so here it goes:

Children are special. They are pure and innocent. They grow up so fast right before your eyes it seems. Children question everything. They have the cutest little voices and do and say the cutest things. They bring so much joy and laughter into their loved ones' lives. They teach us so many things. They teach us to be more patient, caring and loving. Children give meaning to the silly things, the small things and the big things. They teach us to not take anything for granted. Children teach us what's important because sometimes we forget. Children are fast learners and are quite smart. They show us what it means to be young at heart. Children are our future, our life, our everything. Children are spirit sons and daughters of God and that is what we need to remember.