Monday, December 6, 2010

Getting the Hairs Cut

Makaio was the lucky recipient of a haircut this past weekend. Auntie Josie came to town and luckily we were able to squeeze in a haircut.

When he was born, he was blessed with a natural mohawk. He only grew hair in the middle of his head and it grew quickly. As time passed, the rest of his hair tried to catch up but with a three month head start, it wasn't going to be easy. So we decided to cut off the long curly/girlie locks and give everything a fresh start.

He wasn't really excited nor did he sit still, but in the end I think the two adults managed to come out on top.


Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Happy 1/2 Birthday

The boys are 6 months old today. I can't believe that the past six months have gone by so quickly. I try to think about what we did during the summer and of course it was spent in the NICU. I think about the fall and I can't actually remember what I did besides spend most of my time meeting different doctors that will be in charge of the boys' care while we are here for the next year. And here we are at the beginning of winter and it looks like we will be inside for the next 5 months.

It is already getting chilly here and I've heard that the worst is yet to come. I spent some time here three years ago (around this time of year) and I remember thinking that I would NEVER live here. Well, there you have it, all I have to do is say I would "never" do something and low and behold it happens.

The boys have been eating and sleeping a lot lately. I like to think that it is because they are growing but every now and again I suspect it is because I am just not entertaining enough to keep them awake. Makaio has finally taken over the heavy weight medal in the household and outweighs Kekoa by an ounce. I don't know how long he will retain the medal considering the fact that Kekoa has been eating every 2 1/2 - 3 hours for the past two days and he usually eats around 5 ounces each time.

I never would have imagined how much fun it is to be a mother even when your children do nothing more than eat and sleep. I love spending time with them, watching them sleep and seeing them smile each time I pick them up. I can't believe that I love two human beings as much as I love them after only being together for six months. They make each and every day worth living.


I love you boys so much!

Friday, November 26, 2010

Moments like these are priceless!

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Captured

As you all may remember, the boys started smiling some time ago. I was able to get a picture of Makaio but Kekoa has managed to successfully avoid a smiling picture until today! I was trying to take a picture of Kekoa's outfit because it seems like I call my mother every single day with another question. Perhaps Kekoa thinks my lack of motherly knowledge is funny or it also could have been the fact that I was willing to act all crazy just to capture a smile. Unless he decides to start talking we will never know.


Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Like Mike

Makaio: "Hey Mommy, I think when I grow up I will be a basketball player like Michael Jordan. I already have the tongue thing down!"