Punahou Carnival and Counting to Ten

I had a fun-filled day in the sun today.  This morning, while Mommy was in yoga, Daddy took me on the usual Saturday excursion to the Farmer's Market at KCC.  We usually meet Nana and Popsicle there.  I had a lot of fun running around and eating fresh bread.  Then, we headed to a neighborhood restaurant for breakfast, my second breakfast of the morning.  By the time I came home, I was out for a nap.  Mommy had already done about 5 loads of laundry by the time we came home.  

She really wanted to go back to the Punahou Carnival so she could get her fill of carnival food.  So, she convinced Daddy to take us again.  I had more fun when I wasn't riding in Daddy's pack.  I had fun running in the grass, chasing after bubbles and mingling with the other kiddies my age.  Mommy ate lots of food: a teriburger, fried noodles, malasadas, saimin, corn on the cob....

Although we had to wait in long lines in the sun, I got to go on rides, which we didn't have time for last night.  Mommy took me on the merry-go-round.  I held onto her shirt for dear life the whole time, but when it was all over, I cried because I wanted to ride the horse again!  But, I didn't cry for long because there were so many fun rides to look at.  Daddy took me on the helicopter ride.  I had a lot of fun sitting up front in the driver's seat and flying the helicopter.  I fussed a little after that was over too because I didn't want to leave!  

We walked around a lot (but of course Mommy and Daddy carried me because they didn't want me lost in the crowds).  By the end of the afternoon, it was time to go home because I had just woken up from a nap and it was already dinner time.  Mommy was forced to spend the rest of our scripts, so for $3.50, she found a bunch of children's books in the White Elephant tent, and then she got a milo tree plant for 50 cents in the plant tent. 

Daddy was glad we went back to the carnival again today since last night felt so rushed.  The crowds weren't too bad, and for the first time in Punahou Carnival history, it did not rain!   (It usually always pours on carnival weekend.)  A fun time was had by all.

I surprised Mommy and Daddy today by counting for them.  They had no idea that I knew how to count!  But, I can only go up to 8.  

It all started because Mommy and Daddy said, "One."

Then, I said, "Two".

They said, "Three," while giving each other strange looks.

I said, "Four."

Then, they said, "Five."

I said, "Six."

Next, they said, "Seven."

I said, "Eight".

After that, they said, "Nine," but I don't know what comes after nine, so I just said "Nine."

They said, "Ten,"

and I said, "Yeah!!" and started clapping.

Mommy and Daddy were so shocked that I knew how to count!  They tried it again with me just to make sure it wasn't a fluke.  And, then later on tonight, they tried it again to catch it on video.  Mommy and Daddy were amazed.  Guess that means we're working on "Ten" next week.