Hope, Wish, Dream and Love

The Mad Dash

Yes the MAD DASH. My every day is like a mad dash to do things. Dash to make my baby formula before he starts screaming his head off, dash to eat or take a shower while he sleeps (because the moment I leave the room, it’s like the kid has radar and wakes up!), dash … Continue reading →

I’m a MOM

I’ve been a mom now since August 27th, I just haven’t had time to post a new blog. I was in the hospital for the induction then a c-section and have been steadily recovering and being a mother. It’s been a wild ride of emotions the last 2 weeks! I can’t believe 2 weeks have … Continue reading →

Hey Baby: 37 weeks and Counting Down

Tomorrow I will be 37 weeks pregnant but I am so over being pregnant. Why? No, my back doesn’t hurt as I thought it would. My hips hurt but now it’s tolerable. My appetite is good and heart burn and acid reflux isn’t a problem for me. My weight gain is at 25 lbs, … Continue reading →

Prepared Child Birth Class

Weeks ago I signed hubby and I up for a prepared childbirth class at the Kapiolani Medical Center and this past Saturday was our first class (there are 3 classes). My hubby, the forever student (he’s always taking some class and studying for some final…STILL) said to me “let’s ace this class” I laughed and … Continue reading →

Sunday Morning Banana Muffins

Aloha Kakahiaka! (that’s good morning in Hawaiian) I learned that in the 4th grade in my Hawaiiana class along with a few other phrases and that’s the extent of my hawaiian. 🙂 So don’t expect more. It’s one of those mornings. I woke up to a sore tummy at 6am and decided to stay up … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day and Massage Stories

Mother’s Day is this Sunday 🙂 I dropped off my mom’s and sister’s gift yesterday so I can cross that off my list. I was thinking yesterday of past Mother’s Day when I was working at the spa as a massage therapist. Last year I was working at a spa on Mother’s Day weekend and … Continue reading →

Goodbye Piano, Hello TJ Maxx

My mom woke me up at 7:25am this morning…I was awake, just laying in bed after getting out of bed earlier because Sky barfed up pieces of grass…*sigh* So I had to clean that up. The hubby had left for work 30 minutes ago and I was just staring at the window curtain, all lit … Continue reading →

City of Widows

I’m watching a rerun on Oprah’s Next Chapter: India and I’m really blown away. She visited Vrindavan, a holy city where widows flock. They call it the City of Widows. I never knew that widows had such a stigma in India. It’s a curse to be a single woman, that’s what the woman she interviewed … Continue reading →

Baby Kicks

Ahhh…I am 21 weeks going on 22 weeks and baby has been quite active the past 2 days. Lots of tumbling and prods around my belly button. I don’t have the sucker punch yet or the high kicks but even just these little movements sort of takes my breath away. Literally. Last night after dinner … Continue reading →

Passover Seder 2012

My hubby and I celebrated Passover Seder at home this year. Last year we went to an event held by the temple, which was my first seder. It was a learning experience for me, for sure. And I’m still learning! We did it last night because tonight we have a dinner to go to. I … Continue reading →

New on Fanciful Wishes Blog: Cookies and Happy Notes

Just posted on my Fanciful Wishes craft and food blog: Amateur Chef / White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies http://fancifulwishes.blogspot.com/2012/04/amateur-chef-white-chocolate-chip.html Paper Mache Box with Happy Notes http://fancifulwishes.blogspot.com/2012/04/paper-mache-box-with-happy-notes.html

Spring is in the Air!

Since I’ve been obsessing with my garden – I decided to go out to the new Wal-Mart in Kapolei yesterday and pick out some blooms. And just to be off-topic (sorry) I hear that Instagram is finally out for Android phones. I have an iPhone and never knew the app wasn’t available for android phones … Continue reading →

Sunday – Catching Up

Just finished watching the season premiere of Season 2 for The Game of Thrones. Crazy stuff – I haven’t watched the show in awhile. I never got through the first season only because I was awful at catching it on time , so I gave up. I also couldn’t get used to the whole incest … Continue reading →

Fanciful Wishes: Monday’s Menu

My Monday cooking adventure on my Fanciful Wishes blog. Click here to view: http://fancifulwishes.blogspot.com/

Growing Kapolei

Josh and I are coming up on some anniversaries this summer. In June, 3 years being together, 2 years in our home and in July, our one year wedding anniversary. We been here almost two years in Ewa, and things are moving and shaking on the west side. The proposed shopping center from years ago … Continue reading →

Nesting and “oh, hello friend”

The change in seasons here in Hawaii is so subtle that even winter can feel like summer. Some would argue there are no seasons at all in the islands – and I could see their point. Lately I’ve been thinking up ideas on how to decorate the baby’s room and since we’re having a boy, … Continue reading →

Exhausted

They say the 2nd trimester is the best…and I was starting to believe it, except for my numb hands, aching feet and getting fatter I agree that having no nausea is AWESOME. And I thought I really had my real energy back! But the past three days, I’ve taken 2-3 hour naps after lunch. I … Continue reading →

Birth Pain Management

Happy Sunday! On Tuesday I’ll be 30 weeks pregnant. WOW. Ten more weeks to go… We had our second childbirth class yesterday and we went over the Transition Phase, breathing techniques, birth plans and pain management. The class got smaller, about 4 couples weren’t there. It was good to learn about epidurals, episiotomies, different interventions … Continue reading →

DIY Bracelets

What have I been up to? DIY Bracelets. Oh yes…I have found a new hobby that allows me to stay creative yet sit on my butt because a lot of things take effort to do now with this belly growing. And boy is he growing and shaking and rolling. Blame Pinterest once again for my … Continue reading →

Waikiki and Memorial Day Weekend

This past weekend, my hubby and I decided to use the gift certificate we won for a 2 night stay at the Aston Waikiki Sunset. With the baby coming in 12 weeks, it was now or never! And the gift certificate expires in December. We also had a massage certificate to the spa at the … Continue reading →

Glory Days / Glee

I forgot that the graduation episode was last night but my hubby recorded it on DVR (thanks babe!). My hubby and I didn’t religiously watch it this season. But we caught the few last shows leading up to this graduation and goodbye episode. I loved it! Loved that they sang one of my favorite songs … Continue reading →

27 Weeks, End of the 2nd Trimester

Okay, so since week 26 I’ve been thinking I’m in my 3rd Trimester. I think because I felt like I got huge and then I was feeling different, more headaches, more aches in my hip, the middle fingertip on my right hand is just numb all day and night. Well I’m not, this week is … Continue reading →

Kitchen Aid

Hello readers! I decided to write a post since Elijah is on a roll kicking in my belly. Writing will take my mind of it because it feels weird the stronger/bigger he gets. I tried to rub my tummy to soothe him but he seems to like that and kicks even more. 🙂 Silly boy. … Continue reading →

Baby Kicks

Tomorrow I’ll be 26 weeks pregnant which means only 14 weeks to go. Wow. Mother’s Day was yesterday and it made my anticipation for baby to be here kick up a notch. We also toyed with his middle name and I think it will be Matthew. Elijah Matthew…:-) I love it! And how was your … Continue reading →

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