My hubby got us a Hobie Cat tandem sailing kayak catamaran boat – I’m not sure what to call it exactly lol – for my birthday. One of my New Year’s Resolutions for this year was to start new family traditions, so the gift was really the gift of a new tradition. So sweet, yeah?… Read More
… pretty much changed my life. It’s not what you’re probably thinking… one degree of separation from the President of the United States IS pretty cool, but what really struck me about this woman is her heart. Like, wow. Seriously, if you ever have the opportunity, you need to meet her. Maya Soetoro-Ng… Read More
He probably won’t remember it, but today was an AWESOME birthday. Jackson woke up early with tutu and grandpa and went to the Mana Farmer’s Market – he sat with the aunties and uncles and quietly ate and listened (grandparents do wonders). When he got back home, mom & dad were waiting for him… Read More
It’s time. We’re in the middle of sleep training and other parents have been recommending a “big boy” bed for Jackson. Soooo we decided to dive in! I got rid of all of Jackson’s little baby toys, kept the ones that he plays with and moved his room around. Jackson is mildly obsessed with… Read More
Toddler haircuts… oh the joy! Did you hear a hint of sarcasm in that sentence? With good reason! Anyone that has a toddler knows that haircuts can be a chore! Especially when you live in a hot climate and your child’s hair grows like a weed. That’s MY KID. Jackson got his… Read More
Remember the first day? “FIRST DAY OF SLEEP TRAINING: This is no joke!” Well, days 2-5 went pretty much the same way. I think my son is unusually stubborn… (does every parent think that?) We did “the routine” – I’ve been sticking to set nap and bed times – We’ve been… Read More
If one total lunar eclipse this year just wasn’t enough for you – you’re in luck! The “blood moon” returns to Hawaii late Tuesday night and our islands are perfectly placed for viewing. This time it occurs two days after perigee – the point on the moon’s elliptical path when it is closest to… Read More
Today is my first day of (committed) sleep training for naptime. Thank you to everyone who posted on Facebook and Instagram with their advice. First off, here is the situation: Jackson is no longer in a crib because he climbed out at 17 months and safety comes first so he had to transition… Read More
I’m crying right now. It seems really silly… I think my 2-year-old son just got “bullied” for the first time and somehow it’s not about him, but about ME. I remember being bullied when I was a kid. For me, growing up in Hawaii, I was bullied because I had fair skin –… Read More
