Recap of March 2010

Cousin Eileen visited from Vermont (on her way back from Australia) this month. It was great to finally meet her since we've never made it to the East Coast. She got to know me really well since I spend a lot of time at Nana's and Pop's.

I liked to show off and do funny things for Eileen. One night, I looked at an old photo of myself with a net on my head. I said, "Let me find the net and catch my head!" I showed her how to play with pots and pans in the kitchen and how to strain the eggs.

We took Eileen out to dinner at our regular and favorite spots, hiked Makapu'u, drove to the North Shore, and found out how much Eileen likes shopping.

Mommy went to a baby shower for her friend Karissa.

We went to Maka's birthday party. There was a fun bouncer, tattoos, and balloon artist (I got a tiger of course!).

Mommy had a week of Spring Break vacation off from both jobs. She did a lot of sleeping, report cards, and more sleeping. We went to hang out at the pool with mom's friend Kai and baby Coby. We played at the park, where I found a huge walking stick and had fun playing in the leaves and trying to eat berries from the tree.

I had my Spring Break the following week, so I had to stay at Nana's and Pop's.

Mom and Dad got to see the final show of "The Chorus Line" on stage because Pop wasn't feeling well to go.

Mommy took me to the Windward Mall pet store and play area. Everytime I see cute puppies, I go "He's so cute! I want to take him home with me!" It was so much fun.

We played at the neighborhood park. Mom and Dad also took me to the Honolulu Family Festival. They won me all sorts of stuffed animals, I got to ride on rides that made my tummy tickle, and Daddy and Adam went on a hangglider ride. Baby Allison got to go on her first merry go round ride.

We went to Italian dinner with Nana and Pop and got Tutti Frutti yogurt for dessert. These frozen yogurt places are so popular now. I already know the drill. I run up and grab my own cup and run to the flavor I want.

At 33 Months, I'm finally pretty much potty trained. Last month, Mommy started using a sticker chart. Every time I went pee, or "shi shi" (#1), I'd get one sticker. And if I went "doo doo" (#2), I'd get 2 stickers. Although I don't like when Mommy or Daddy look at me when I'm making doo doo ("Don't look at me!" I say), I always bend over when I'm done and ask, "Can you wipe my butt?". And I remind them about how many stickers I've earned each time. When I reach 20 stickers, I get a new book. Mom and Dad remind me not to force it just to get the 2 stickers.

After all, we had a scare this month that almost sent us to the ER when Daddy discovered my insides outside after I had gone doo doo. The doctor told us to make sure I don't strain too much and to drink lots of fluids. I wasn't bothered by it all but it freaked out Mommy and Daddy. It's a good thing I love prune juice!

I did have to go to the doctor to get my second H1N1 shot. I told the nurse "Thank You" since she gave me a cool band-aid. She thought it was funny...I guess kids don't often thank her for giving them shots.

This month, I've become "Mr. Destructo" (as Mom calls it) when I go through rages of throwing my toys and destroying the house. It's usually because I'm tired and grouchy or having cabin fever. I've gotten time outs for hitting and not picking up my toys (which disappear if I don't pick them up).

My favorite movie to watch at home: "Alvin and the Chipmunks" - GlamMa gave it to me for Christmas, and I just laugh hysterically when I watch it. I've also learned some phrases that Mommy and Daddy would rather I not know.

Mom and Dad say that I have such a vivid imagination....I'm always making up stories and talking about the "monster band in the park" or seeing the "elephant coming down the stairs" that I've been having nightmares this month which has made sleeping for everyone difficult.

My favorite sayings:

"Aw, man!" (picked up from a friend at school)

"Shucky darn!" (Nana says it a lot)

"Oh my goodness!"

"For goodness sakes!"

"Next time..."

"Last time..."

"Sure! Why not?" (and with a shrug of the shoulders)

"You gonna put me in time out?"

"You're my best friend."

"Are you going to cry?" (if I take something away from Mommy or Daddy)

"I haven't read that book in a long long time!"

"That's my favorite book!"

"I haven't been there in two weeks!"

"I slept for two weeks!" (after waking up from a long nap)

"I'm not a baby...I'm a boy!"

"I can't remember." (what letter or song or words are in the book)

"Maybe it's out of batteries."

"He's/she's soooo cute...I want to take him/her home with me!" (when seeing a stuffed animal, a puppy, a baby, etc.)

"But, WHY?!"