Titan is unique.

Of course all of my kids are unique, but compared to his brothers he has quite a few differences.

1. He’s the only one we tried/planned for.
2. He’s the only one conceived in wedlock. (he was conceived right after we got married (a couple days after). Although we didn’t really have a honeymoon, he was our “honeymoon baby.” 
3. He’s the only one not born in Hawaii and born in Utah (so far). 
4. He’s the only one who was breastfed past 2 weeks postpartum. 
5. He’s the only one who has not met my family (yet). 

This is random and I was just thinking about this when I was laying in bed this morning. 

Salt Dough Keepsake Ornament

I got this idea from Moments of Mommyhood.

The hubby said we should paint them, but I'm not so sure. It was fun to do, not a lot of ingredients/materials needed, and not so much of a mess to clean up Here is how ours turned out:

Today was great!

I haven't had a day go this well in a LONG time. Today was Tayven's Christmas performance/party. I woke up and then woke Tayven up. His bus decides to come on time instead of 10-15 minutes late, so Tay isn't ready. I landed up having to drop him off. I got home, got the two kiddos ready, and the hubby got ready. Since my digital camera broke, I had to stop at the store to buy a disposable camera. I decided to stop at the store nearest Tay's school instead of Walmart and had no idea where it was. I asked a cashier, waited in line, and finally were were on our way to his school.

I was bummed when I arrived and they had already sung their songs. :( We weren't even that late and the performance was done. When we showed up, they were decorating gingerbread houses. Trenton and I sat with Tay and helped him decorate his. The hubby was holding Titan and taking pictures of us. Then, they had some surprise visitors! Santa and Mrs. Claus came!! Tayven and Trenton both sat on his lap and talked to him. . Tay's teachers told me to get Titan up there too and Mrs. Claus said she would hold him. He was fine until he turned and look up to see who was holding him and he screamed! lol Good thing I got some pictures before he started screaming.

I was talking to his teacher and asking how he was in school. I asked if he was shy and she said no, far from it. She said when they were practicing singing Christmas songs, Tay was the loudest hehe. She said he talks and plays great with the other kids, but when it was time to perform in front of the parents he got shy and didn't want to do it. I felt kinda better that I didn't miss much since he was too shy but it stinks that he's like me and is shy in front of people.

We got some cookies and hot cocoa before leaving. We had a good time. I'll get pictures up when we get the camera developed.

Anyway, we got home to our CLEAN house (we'll see how long this lasts hehe), ate lunch, and now everyone is taking a nap but me.

I hate to be a quitter

but I have given up on the Reverb10. I am way behind and do not feel like playing more catch up. Plus, I'm on break from school and am spending more time with my family and crocheting. :)

It was fun while it lasted.. lol.

My Day

Got up, went down stairs to talk to our rental manager to get a copy of our old lease, came back up and got Titan ready. I got ready and the two of us left to his dr's appt. About 20 minutes after we left, the hubby woke Tayven up, got him ready and got him on the bus for school. 

Titan didn't care for his doctor or his nurse.. he cried even when they weren't touching him! lol He's still freaking 22 lbs. He gained like 1/2 a pound in TWO months! ugh. I'm going to fatten this kid up. My doctor thinks maybe my milk supply is diminishing but I don't think it is. I honestly am not sure how to tell if it is. I think it's because he never cared for baby food and so I stopped feeding it to him. I've just been feeding him from my plate. Idk but the doc will see him again at the end of January to see if he gains weight. I'm going to be feeding him like crazy lol. He was 22 lbs which is only the 61 percentile and 31 in. which is the 93 percentile. 

He was a bit above average for his milestones and development which is good. :) 

After his appt, we came home, hung out, and waited for the hubby to get home from school to have dinner. Now, we're just hanging out in the living room watching TV. 

Reverb10 catch up December 1-10

December 1- One Word

If I had to sum up this year in one word it would be, trying. It was a very trying year for me and my little family. It actually has been a big trial for us since leaving Hawai'i to move here. Being away from all we've ever known, away from family, and both of us being in school is extremely difficult. It was also the first year that I have had three children. Titan was born in January. I had to get situated with having three kids, had some health problems, my husband's corneal transplant, financial issues, being extremely home sick, and both of us having school work. Putting these issues into one sentence, for some reason, makes it seem like it was nothing. I am going to be so grateful to say goodbye to this year, although that means my Titan's first year is gone and it was so fast. :(

One year from today, the word I'd like to say that captures 2011 for me would be either growth or success.

December 2- Writing

I'm not much of a writer. I like to blog, but mostly about things I do with my kids or just updates on our lives. I'm not great with words, so I wouldn't say I'm a writer or love to write. However, if I had to say what keeps me from writing or does not contribute to my writing, it would be just my daily duties and also school work. I'm writing essays for school and having to do so, draws the fun out of writing. It's work to me and it stresses me out. I can't cut out school right now, so no I can't eliminate it.

December 3- Moment


I'm trying hard to think of a moment when I felt alive this year, and I am really struggling. I really don't want to skip a prompt though. I'm not sure if alive is the correct feeling for this moment but I'll just say it was when I gave birth to Titan on January 14th and when his two big brothers came to meet him. It was when all five of us were in that hospital room.

December 4- Wonder


I'm not even sure how to answer this. I don't know how or when I cultivated wonder this year. I did do a lot of wondering... like I wondered how bills would be paid, I wondered how I would get a ride to certain appointments or place, I wondered when I would see my family again, etc. That's a lot of wondering... lol

December 5- Let Go


This year, I have "let go" of myself-my physical appearance. A lot of mommies do this after having a baby and I guess I've done it too. I've never been one to wear make-up or buy the latest fashion items. Since moving up here, though, I have cut my hair once, never plucked my eyebrows, never wore any make up, never wore earrings, and I look sloppy. I lost a lot of weight after have Titan and so most of my clothes are loose on me.. making me look sloppy. Along with letting go of myself, my self confidence went out the window. One day I'll get it back, I hope.

December 6- Make- 


A few months ago, I taught myself how to Crochet. The last two things I made were two hats (shown below) for a friend's daughter. I used yarn and a crochet hook.

December 7- Community

I have found community through my church. The people from my church are amazing and are very helpful. They are truly caring and are there if you need them. Next year, I hope to be more involved in church.

Another community is my mommy forums. I go on a few regularly and have "known" most of the mommies for years. Although we all are different in many ways, we all have the common factor of being mommies and can relate to each other in many ways as well.

December 8- Beautifully Different

Beautifully Different. Think about what makes you different and what you do that lights people up. Reflect on all the things that make you different – you’ll find they’re what make you beautiful.

I am the go-to person. I've noticed that many of my friends come to me with their problems or just to vent to. I assume that makes me a great listener. I love being the person that is there when a friend needs someone. I always try my best to give comforting words or any advice I may have. 

I am the honest person. This kind of relates to my previous thread here. Even though I give words of comfort, I will also share what I honestly think. 

I am empathetic and always try to see things from the other person's view. I always think about others' feelings before doing or saying something. 

I try to be funny. hehe. I doubt that I am. :P I am also very easy going and I go-with-the-flow. 

December 9- Party

Party Prompt: Party. What social gathering rocked your socks off in 2010? Describe the people, music, food, drink, clothes, shenanigans.

I haven't actually been to any parties this year. We celebrated Thanksgiving but it didn't necessarily rock my socks, lol. 

December 10- Wisdom

Wisdom Wisdom. What was the wisest decision you made this year, and how did it play out? 

I think the wisest decision I've made this year was deciding to stay in school. I almost decided to take a break for a few months. Now, I'm glad I didn't because it just means that I'm that much closer to graduating. Of course there are still times when I feel like I need a break but I hope that I just stick it out and finish.

Reverb10

I will be participating in some prompts from Reverb10 to reflect on the year 2010 and think about the year 2011 ahead. The prompts can be found here: http://www.reverb10.com/the-prompts/. I have to play catch up to get on track. The prompts will cause me to think and will probably be quite a challenge for me but I'm going to try my best!

Titan will be walking by the end of the month!

He walks every chance he gets. He stands up from a sitting position on his own and just starts taking steps. He can balance and then take more steps. The longest distance he has gone without falling is across our living room. He even tries to run after his brothers! hehe

Here is a video of the big boy "walking"..

Proud Mommy Moment

I just got proof that I am raising a loving, caring, and empathetic little boy. 

Tayven was watching TV and that commercial came on for ASPCA with Sarah McLachlan's Arms of an Angel song playing. Well, the commercial shows all these abused animals and it is very sad. Tayven says, "Mom, some animals don't have homes yeah?" I said, "Yes Tayven some animals don't have home and some people are mean to animals." 

Next thing I know, he is covering his face and he is crying! Like really crying. :( He said he was sad for the animals. I had to tell him that there are good people out there who will take care of them. :( 

I <3 him!