SHOTS!

So, tomorrow, Waiola will be 2 months old. But lucky him, he got to go in for his shots today. I'll admit that I was terrified that I'd have to hold him while they stuck him with the needles, but the nurse was awesome. She just laid him on the table and held him down and gave him his shots all by herself. And then...I got to sweep in and save him. And I must say, he took it like a trooper. He cried (not screamed, just cried) while he was getting the shots, but once I picked him up, he was all done. He was happy and talking until we got to the car and then he knocked out. I had to take pictures of his wounds. Two on his right leg and one on his left.

But...later this afternoon, as is normal, he started to get a little cranky from his gas. But on top of that, he hasn't pooped for two days, which I'm sure is getting uncomfortable (even though my husband and my doc tell me its ok), and he just felt yucky from all those drugs. So...I had to prove to everyone that my little one really does scream like a monster. I made Aho take a picture in the middle of one of his fits. Even screaming...I still think he's adorable.

Growing too fast!

I've always heard people say how their kids grow up way too fast. But honestly, that is an understatement. I feel like i just gave birth, but Waiola is already 8 weeks old. And my tiny little boy, who was only 6 lbs when we left the hospital, is already surpassing 10 lbs, and outgrowing so many things. Some of his outfits don't fit anymore, I had to adjust the straps on his car seat and take out the newborn insert, and now...he has to sit up in the bathtub because he's too heavy for the sling. He's not protesting, as you can tell. In fact, I think he likes the big boy stuff better, but I'm definately having issues with my boy growing too fast.

Waiola and Papa

My dad NEVER leaves Kauai. But in the past 7 weeks, since waiola was born, he's come to honolulu. . . TWICE! Yep...my dad adores his grandson. He can't wait till he can stand, simply because that's the day he can take him surfing. When I found out I was having a boy, Aho said, "Great...he can be a police officer." My dad, on the other hand, said, "Nope...he's gonna be a professional surfer." Either way...he is Papa's boy.

Waiola and his Papa...hanging out

The two with old man hair.

Papa's boy

First Official Smiles!

At our 6 week visit to the doc, my pediatrician told me Waiola would soon achieve his social smile, instead of just smiling from gas. I couldn't wait. Then...one saturday morning...there it was. He and I went downstairs for our morning playtime while daddy slept, and once I started talking to him, he couldn't stop smiling.

7 Weeks...and Too Cute for Mommy!

Luckily, as a gift, one of my Aunties got us a camera. It is fabulous! And one Sunday after church, when Waiola was 7 weeks old, I just couldn't stop taking pictures of him. I started playing around with all the functions on the camera, trying to capture his cuteness. Sepia, Black and White, Color, flash...no flash. I took so many pictures. Plus...it was the first time he was wearing "big boy clothes" instead of just a onesie. He had on the cutest pair of overalls that Aunty Lohi and Uncle Cameron got for him. I can't get over how precious he is.

My lazy boy!

Always making faces in his sleep!
And when he's awake!
Waiola and mommy!

Our First Trip to Kauai

It was so hot...my baby had to be naked!

Tutu gave him all his baths and couldn't help

taking pictures of him in his frog towel.

Papa took lots of pictures!

Even Puna couldn't stay away from him. She kept kissing him and kissing him.

When Waiola was about 4 weeks old, we went home to Kauai. Aho couldn't come because he had to work, but we went for a whole week. Tutu and Papa missed him so much and were so excited to have him for a whole week. When he wasn't sleeping, Tutu was carrying him. When he was fussy, Papa would talk to him to calm him down. And anytime he would move or make a sound, Puna would come and let me know. It was hillarious!

The two Ahonuis

With our family's crazy schedule, it's rare for the two Ahonuis to be at home and awake at the same time. But when they are...they are so cute together. I don't know who adores the other one more. Daddy Aho is so cute and sweet with his son, and little Aho...always listens to and smiles for his daddy.