Most doctors use a child's height at 2 years to determine their adult height. In theory, they will grow to be exactly double their height at 2 year old.
Even though our kid is only a year old, we asked the doctor to give us her scientifically unsubstantiated projection. You know...just for fun. She told us that, based on his development thus far and Mr A & my height, she would guess Ickey is going to end up somewhere between 5'11" and 6'3". She was putting her money on 6'2".
Other reports from the docs office today - 23lbs 10oz, 31 inches tall. I finally caved and got him a round of vaccinations. More on that topic later this week (its been a long day of non stop volleyball and Im ready to sleep - like right now).
19.10.09
Spirit Week 2009
Shorewood High School - my alma mater in Shoreline, WA where my younger sister continues the tradition of academic excellence - is celebrating Homecoming this week, which means...SPIRIT WEEK!
Homecoming at SWHS is the highlight of the year. The Thunderbirds go all out with themes, skits, activities, etc. Everyone, from the primest princess to the lonliest loser, gets involved in Homecoming. This years theme is "Lights, Camera, Shorewood!" - a hollywood movie theme!
Although my personal favorite is "Costume Party with Grandma Thursday" (no sexy secretary costumes please, 15 year old girls!), my sister requested a tutu for Friday - "Class Color Day". Mo is a junior and her color is blue.
This tutu was a lot easier to make than I thought it would be (in fact, my sister probably could have made it herself). I used this tute from Feels Like Home. I got 1 yard of blue tulle (1.99/yd) and 2 yards of blue netting (.99/yd). Netting is the stuff shower puffies are made of - not as soft and luxurious as tulle but it was the right color (royal blue) and cheaper so I made it work.
I cut the strips to be 20 inches long, which means the skirt is super short. But she assured me that shes wearing both spandex and tights. If I had more fabric I probably would have made it longer.
Hope this works for you, Mo. Happy Homecoming!
Homecoming at SWHS is the highlight of the year. The Thunderbirds go all out with themes, skits, activities, etc. Everyone, from the primest princess to the lonliest loser, gets involved in Homecoming. This years theme is "Lights, Camera, Shorewood!" - a hollywood movie theme!
Although my personal favorite is "Costume Party with Grandma Thursday" (no sexy secretary costumes please, 15 year old girls!), my sister requested a tutu for Friday - "Class Color Day". Mo is a junior and her color is blue.
This tutu was a lot easier to make than I thought it would be (in fact, my sister probably could have made it herself). I used this tute from Feels Like Home. I got 1 yard of blue tulle (1.99/yd) and 2 yards of blue netting (.99/yd). Netting is the stuff shower puffies are made of - not as soft and luxurious as tulle but it was the right color (royal blue) and cheaper so I made it work.
I cut the strips to be 20 inches long, which means the skirt is super short. But she assured me that shes wearing both spandex and tights. If I had more fabric I probably would have made it longer.
Hope this works for you, Mo. Happy Homecoming!
17.10.09
A Year Ago Today
A year ago today I was sitting in a huge tub in my living room waiting for the human torpedo to fire. I was eating grapes and (sort of) laughing with Mr A about how crazy labor really is. I was pushing but nothing was happening. I took a shower, I took a walk. We went to the hospital, I had a break down and an epiphany about how truly expensive childbirth is. The tangled baby was pushed/pulled out, Mr A almost had a panic attack, I demanded a sandwich and told the nurse to get away from me when she tried to take the baby and weight him. It was so thrilling I hardly realized how much time had passed.
How can I even imagine what he will be like another year from now? Bigger, of course. More developed. Talking? Comprehending? Empathizing? Dare I dream - potty trained? Its amazing. Its exciting. I love being a mom.
How can I even imagine what he will be like another year from now? Bigger, of course. More developed. Talking? Comprehending? Empathizing? Dare I dream - potty trained? Its amazing. Its exciting. I love being a mom.
15.10.09
The Biology of Parenting
Almost a year old. Sigh...
When I was in labor, clutching my belly and moaning into my husband's shirt, I pathetically looked up at my midwife, who has 8 children, and cried, "how could you ever do this again willingly?!" She chuckled, smiled and assured me, "after this is over, you will totally forget how it feels until the moment you go into labor again. Its biology." This same biology seems to be how we get through parenting. Even though I remember the frustrations, in retrospect, all the things that upset me seem so unimportant.
The world of toddlers comes with a whole new set of rules, new challenges and a new relationship for us. I hope that I can keep my eyes wide open and enjoy him for who he is, let the small stuff go and not spend too much time lingering on things I will most likely forget in the near future!
When I was in labor, clutching my belly and moaning into my husband's shirt, I pathetically looked up at my midwife, who has 8 children, and cried, "how could you ever do this again willingly?!" She chuckled, smiled and assured me, "after this is over, you will totally forget how it feels until the moment you go into labor again. Its biology." This same biology seems to be how we get through parenting. Even though I remember the frustrations, in retrospect, all the things that upset me seem so unimportant.
The world of toddlers comes with a whole new set of rules, new challenges and a new relationship for us. I hope that I can keep my eyes wide open and enjoy him for who he is, let the small stuff go and not spend too much time lingering on things I will most likely forget in the near future!
14.10.09
1 Year Lu'au and O'ahu Trip (photo overload)
Home sweet home! We have returned safe, sound and exhausted from our four day destination lu'au for the baby's first birthday.
Mr A insisted that the first year party is the most important and after that we can just wrap a toy in a shoebox and call it good. So we went all out, packed a cooler of fish we caught here, and took the party to Oahu (the island Mr A is from). We had a delicious BBQ at Manu o ke Kai canoe club in Hale'iwa on the North Shore. It was so much fun and here is the photographic evidence.
At the Pali Lookout - looking over Kailua & Kaneohe. This is where the decisive battle between King Kamehameha (a Big Island resident) and the Oahu resistance happened. After that, more or less, the islands were united. Its said that he "pushed" them over the Pali - but I heard they may have jumped. Tres Okinawan!
Hanging out on Sunset Beach, North Shore. The sand is made mostly of shells, which means its downy soft but sticks like a mother. This morning I was still picking it off my scalp!
Friday night we went to the Leilehua High School (family alma mater) football game. Mr As daughter came out from Oregon to join us for the weekend. This was one of those heartwarming moments where I was reminded that Ikaika is really lucky to have an older sister.
LHS has a rifle team. Anyone else think this could be an episode of Cheaters?
Next, we went to Waipio and visited the family grave. Its actually the grave of Mr As grandfather (Papa Arrayan doesnt have a stone - his ashes were scattered at the beach we went to later that day). The baby wanted to eat our offerings. Took us an hour and a map just to find the thing! But, now that Ive seen it once I will be able to find it forever.
Time for the lu'au! Daddy A with his kids. This is quite possibly the best picture I have ever taken of a group - everyone looks great including the toddler! I mean, that is some kind of accomplishment!
I also want to point out that I finished the birthday shirts. They look cute, yes? If only Mr A werent wearing that garish red hat (men!).
Time for paddling! Obviously we didnt let the baby out on the open sea, but I did let him sit in the canoe while we moved it down shore.
View of the famous Rainbow Bridge in Hale'iwa. We paddled up the river for about a mile and all around the harbor. There were beautiful, pristine views but it was tough work getting there!
Paddle boarding. Basically you stand up on a surf board with a long oar and paddle yourself around. There were small waves in the harbor so we actually got to "surf" for real! I screamed like an idiot on the first wave I caught (like "woooohooo", not "ahhhhh!"). I think Im hooked.
We stopped by Aunty Dana and Uncle Pats house on the way to the airport. This is Timo, Ikaikas second cousin (?), hes only one month younger and just as sweet as they come. I cant wait for them to be old enough to play together - I may OD on the cuteness.
Mr A insisted that the first year party is the most important and after that we can just wrap a toy in a shoebox and call it good. So we went all out, packed a cooler of fish we caught here, and took the party to Oahu (the island Mr A is from). We had a delicious BBQ at Manu o ke Kai canoe club in Hale'iwa on the North Shore. It was so much fun and here is the photographic evidence.
At the Pali Lookout - looking over Kailua & Kaneohe. This is where the decisive battle between King Kamehameha (a Big Island resident) and the Oahu resistance happened. After that, more or less, the islands were united. Its said that he "pushed" them over the Pali - but I heard they may have jumped. Tres Okinawan!
Hanging out on Sunset Beach, North Shore. The sand is made mostly of shells, which means its downy soft but sticks like a mother. This morning I was still picking it off my scalp!
Friday night we went to the Leilehua High School (family alma mater) football game. Mr As daughter came out from Oregon to join us for the weekend. This was one of those heartwarming moments where I was reminded that Ikaika is really lucky to have an older sister.
LHS has a rifle team. Anyone else think this could be an episode of Cheaters?
Next, we went to Waipio and visited the family grave. Its actually the grave of Mr As grandfather (Papa Arrayan doesnt have a stone - his ashes were scattered at the beach we went to later that day). The baby wanted to eat our offerings. Took us an hour and a map just to find the thing! But, now that Ive seen it once I will be able to find it forever.
Time for the lu'au! Daddy A with his kids. This is quite possibly the best picture I have ever taken of a group - everyone looks great including the toddler! I mean, that is some kind of accomplishment!
I also want to point out that I finished the birthday shirts. They look cute, yes? If only Mr A werent wearing that garish red hat (men!).
Time for paddling! Obviously we didnt let the baby out on the open sea, but I did let him sit in the canoe while we moved it down shore.
View of the famous Rainbow Bridge in Hale'iwa. We paddled up the river for about a mile and all around the harbor. There were beautiful, pristine views but it was tough work getting there!
Paddle boarding. Basically you stand up on a surf board with a long oar and paddle yourself around. There were small waves in the harbor so we actually got to "surf" for real! I screamed like an idiot on the first wave I caught (like "woooohooo", not "ahhhhh!"). I think Im hooked.
We stopped by Aunty Dana and Uncle Pats house on the way to the airport. This is Timo, Ikaikas second cousin (?), hes only one month younger and just as sweet as they come. I cant wait for them to be old enough to play together - I may OD on the cuteness.
3.10.09
As Requested by Oma: NEW VIDEOS!
Drat. This was so stinkin' cute and I only caught 5 seconds of it. We are watching a DVD of my little sister's volleyball match and Ickey was standing in front of the TV for a solid 2 minutes jabbering, clapping and doing...I dont know what. But it was sure cute.
Shooting baskets on his little hoop (birthday present from his parents) and demonstrating that he understands the difference between "football" and "basketball". So akamai! He runs out at the end to check the score of the Husky v Notre Dame game.
Some more football action. His attempt at a catch is somewhat visible.
Now here he is trying to shoot baskets with the football.
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