Exhausted

I guess you can get physically ill from being exhausted.

This morning I got up for work, and I was still very tired. (i slept before 10 last night). I fell asleep in the car (my mom drove) on the way there. As we're opening up the store, I start feeling dizzy--like I'm going to pass out, so I sit down. I close my eyes to see if that would make me feel better and I catch myself falling asleep. I then stand up because I shouldn't be sleeping at work, but as I stand up, I'm hit with nausea and run to the trash can to vomit.

I thought, at first, it could be my blood pressure (with the headaches I've been having, etc.), but I think it really is from just me being exhausted.

I hate that it seems like I complain a lot. I really am not trying to be a whiner which is why I don't tell anyone how TRULY TIRED I am. I don't want anyone thinking I'm being dramatic or overreacting, but I just want to sleep in and lay in bed. However, I can't. I get up every morning at 4:45 and leave the house at 5. I am on my feet working until I sit down to eat lunch at the end of my 8 hour shift. I don't get home until almost 3 pm where I then tend to the boys and do homework.

I know I chose to do all of this though. I chose to continue with schooling. I NEED to work right now. And yes, I didn't prevent this pregnancy. This doesn't mean that I can't be tired just because I made these choices. I AM tired. I just have to stick it out. I need to get school over, so that I'm not busting my butt for a little over minimum wage.

I know God will pull me through. I have to leave it in his hands and just try to take better care of myself somehow.

24 weeks along today!

24 weeks along today! 

So far, I think I've experienced every pregnancy symptom with this girl. Well, besides the swelling (YET). 

My morning sickness and food aversions were really bad up until 4 months, I've had headaches, exhaustion, 

sinus issues, heartburn, cramping, cravings.. you name it. 

It WILL be all worth it though. It will. lol

She moves around a lot now! So much for all that worrying mommy did a few months ago, hehe. 

She also doesn't like anything touching my belly--especially the laptop. :P

Titan's 2nd Birthday

Titan and the rest of the kids had a blast. That made it a success. The cons about it was that instead of sleeping well like I THOUGHT they would, the two little ones woke up off and on crying throughout the night. Mommy was already exhausted from being up the night before setting up and being up until 3 am helping Daddy with the cupcake cake. Then, I felt sick the next with a headache, sinus issues, and nausea. However, like I said, the kids had fun.

Here is the infamous cake that took us almost 3 hours to make (Daddy did most of the work)

Here is the cake we bought:

Here are the goodie bags and the pinata.

Time to eat! 

I rented a bounce house and it was a hit. Titan jumped all day long and loved it.

My 3 loves in the bouncy house:

Then, after we ate, it was pinata time!

The birthday boy went first.

A game of Simon Says for a prize:

A video of us singing happy birthday to him. 

Titan is being shy and yes, that is Trenton begging me to stop singing... lol.

Opening Presents later that night.

Field Trip Chaperone

On Friday, I chaperoned Tayven's field trip to Hawaii's Plantation Village. Read about it here

Basically, about 150 years ago people from all over the world came to Hawaii and lived on plantations harvesting sugar cane. This museum shows how the different immigrants lived, what they wore, etc.

The kids dressed up as some of the workers.

Here's a class picture:

They also learned to play with the Puerto Rican instruments and listen to Puerto Rican music which Tayven really enjoyed because we are Puerto Rican. :) 

A little video:

Overall, it was a great trip. I had Tayven and three of his classmates in my group. One girl hung all over me and kept holding my hand. hehe The other boy also got close to me. The other girl was really shy and kind of kept to herself. It was cute because the little girl kept touching my belly and one of the boys in Tay's class asked if I had a baby in my tummy. :) I look forward to going on another field trip with him! 

Hello Again

It's been quite a long time since I last posted here. A LOT has changed.

We are now living back home in Hawaii. Things are definitely not what I expected and I wish we had just came down to visit and then went back. Oh well, you live and learn I guess. Now, we just have to make do with the situation until we can get out on our own again.

Some big news.. I am pregnant with baby #4 and we are finally having a baby girl! :) We are all pretty stinkin' excited to have a daughter/sister join our family.

Tayven is 6 years old and in the first grade. He had a minor rough start when getting adjusted (he didn't go to Kindergarten), but he is doing extremely well now. His best subject is spelling. He's had a 100% on every spelling test since the first one they had. He needs a little work in writing stories and also his memorization of addition. On Friday, I'm chaperoning his field trip and I'm looking forward to it. Oh and Tayven has now lost 3 teeth total.

Trenton is 3 years old and talks a ton. He is in his terrible 3's stage (he didn't really have a terrible 2's) He is very stubborn and he complains and whines a lot. Hopefully, that ends soon. He's learning more of his alphabet recognition and how to write some letters. He is still obsessed with Thomas the Train. He's a very protective brother and I know he'll always have his brothers' backs.

Titan will be 2 years old on Saturday and we are having a SpongeBob themed party for him. He is talking so much and is very smart. He's speaking in 4-5 word sentences, knows a ton of his body parts, likes to draw, and likes to get into mischief. He's always getting into trouble for touching things he isn't supposed to. He's really gotten a lot taller and so he has thinned out quite a bit. His facial features also looks a lot more like a big boy and no longer a baby. He is still nursing, but only once a day. I'm currently trying to wean him before baby girl gets here.

Kili is a stay-at-home-daddy for now. I'm working full time and going to school full time online. Things are hectic and rough, but when are they not? I'm just trying to get through one day at a time without losing it.