The Bub

Better today with me and omma. Sorry again for last night Jake.

Not better in the weather department. Still unbelievably hot and sticky. Hate it.


Picked up the Jakers and we went home where we did our usual routine of sweep/clean up the house a bit after the kitties. They are hairy, especially Sparky. Jake loves cleaning. Nana made spaghetti (aka "basta") for Jake so we chowed down. Afters we went to Bubbies, Jake's favorite new place. It's official, he knows the difference between food and "food." He can't get enough mochi ice cream.


At dins we were discussing whether Jake was smart or not. We-shockingly-think he is. As soon as we sat him in front of the pasta, he grabbed the fork and started twirling it in the spaghetti. Sujin showed him that once and as far as we know, he hasn't seen it elsewhere on TV or some other place. Nana also sings a song with him, something about "ears hanging low" (to be honest, I'm not a big fan of the song, but Jake loves it). There are hand movements for the song and Jake knows them all. He can do the whole routine without help. The reason why we think this is so incredible is obvious, he's our kid, but he also seems a little different. He seems very engaged, connected, aware. Maybe all other 21 month-olds are, maybe not. Either way he's our special Jakey. For sures.



Song of the Day: Guided By Voices: I am a Scientist

Fighting Bed

The 8PM sharp sleep time may be a thing of the past. This is the second night in a row that Jake was not having it. He was wide awake, eventually did sleep after fussing. He may not need 10 hours a night now. I think he's sleeping more than an hour during the day too.

In other news. Omma and I got in a fight at dinner. I'm not sure Jake understood we were, but he probably sensed it. So stupid. I'm sorry Jake, I really am.

Song of the Day: Joy Division: Love Will Tear Us Apart

Sleepless In Situ

Jakers had a little trouble hitting the hay this PM. First time in a very long time. Took him about 45 mins to settle and sleep. Could have something to do with the fact that it's 85 and muggy as heck. Trade winds decided to take a long break. Weird, it's been hot/no trades more often than not for the entire month-plus. We're sticky and moody b/c of it...including Jake.

Good day otherwise. Dins with nana and omma. Afters we went for a long walk around the building to escape the heat. Jake was obviously loving it. His smiles and giggles make us happy.

In the picture Jake is stamping the bottom of my foot with a stamp from omma's office. I have no idea why he wanted to do that, but he insisted I take off my shoe/sock so he could stamp it.

On a down note I found out today that I'll be going to Guam for a month in July. We're all going to be bummed. I'm going to miss Jake something fierce.

Song of the Day: Red House Painters: Things Mean A Lot

Weel B'day

Funny, I just read this website that tracks behaviour through the first few years. Amazing how accurate it was. It said at 21 months Jakers needs routine and won't like it if things are out of sync. Yep. Omma worked late and when she does, he stands by the door and cries. Did it today, after we went swimming. He had a blast in the pool, but wasn't ready to go when it was time (of course). Seems he wanted to decide when it was time to bolt. I decided for him and he got over it pretty quick.

Dins at Kona BC. Pizza, but he wanted "basta!!!" Didn't get it but he did get a vanilla mochi. He wanted omma's p'at one instead...of course.

Song of the Day: The Rolling Stones: Brown Sugar

Memo'orial

Pleasant Memorial Day. Woke early-ish. Jake actually slept a little late today, about 6:40. Felt inspired, so we went to Ho'omahulia Botanical Gardens. Fun, but Jake was a little restless b/c we got there just about when he as getting tired. We did get some good pictures, and mozzer bites. It was nice.

Lunch in Kailua and home for, what else, work. Safe to say though Jake had a wonderful day. Dins with nana, "American" fare.

Song of the Day: The Cult: She Sells Sanctuary

Laxitatiousness

Just realized it's Jake's "birthday." He's 20 months old, in his 21rst. Crazy. Jake, you're growing up fast, you really are.

Don't know if it's the holiday or that I feel a little sick (stomach feels sour), but I have no energy; no desire to do much of anything. Didn't really affect our day with the Jakers, but did affect my posting last night, which didn't happen. I apologize Jake. Went to the (final) baseball game. I think that had something to do with it. Always seems like I don't post on baseball days. Yesterday Jakers had Ohana Music in the AM. It was just me and him as omma felt kinda sick. Laters we went to meet Odin's new brother, Keagan. Whilst there he played with Odin for quite a while. We had dins together.

Today we had french toast for breaky (thanks omma), then did something that Jake enjoyed immensely: bought a new vacuum cleaner. He loved spending time in the VC area of Sears...loved it. Our old model was there and he kept saying "Appa!" whilst pointing at the vacuum. He was laughing too. Loved it.

Afters we ate lunch and went home for a whole family nap. Swam after the nap. He was on cloud nine for sures.

Interesting fact about Jake these days: Every time we drive by a bus, a Chevron station, the playground Jake and I sometimes play at before picking up omma (in Kahala/Kaimuki), or the smoothie place on Monserrat, Jake points and says "APPA!!" as in, "Appa, there' a place we go together a lot!" or, "You taught me what that is, a bus!" It's amazing to me and blows my mind that he knows/recognizes these things/places. Crazy.

Song of the Day: Cold War Kids: Hang Me Up to Dry