Showing posts with label Papa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Papa. Show all posts
Friday, July 20, 2012
Mama's Boy
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Take Me Out to the Ballgame...
A few weeks back Lani was asked to take pictures of Alice and Seni on their anniversary. Seni planned to take Alice out to dinner and ballgame and wanted to surprise her by taking a few really good pictures in the city. Lani, being the photog that she is, was game (pun intended lol) and asked me to tag along to help drive. She even offered to buy me dinner. Who'd refuse dinner and an impromptu trip into the city? Needless to say, I agreed. Knowing that Lani would be busy taking pictures and not wanting to look like a side buster, I asked Papa if he wanted to tag along to keep me company. As soon as he heard we were going to the city and dinner was involved, he was stoked! Oh he MUST be MY son. ;-) After grabbing some take out at Fish Market, we were on our way!
We dropped Lani off so that she could surprise Alice with their mini photo shoot while Papa and I went to park the car. After devouring our yummy dinner (Thanks again Lani!), we decided to take a walk around AT&T park. It was dusk and soooo nice out! We could hear the crowd roaring with excitement from blocks away. The closer we got to the park, the louder the crowd was and Papa grew more and more anxious to see what the hype was about. We don't attend very many sporting events because I'm not a huge fan of any sport. Siua LOVES sports so he goes with friends but the times we went as a family the boys were too young to remember.
Once we got close enough to the ballpark, we could see the HUGE crowd. Papa's face lit up with excitement as they cheered with music in the background and the various announcements were made. I knew it was coming and I was ready for it. "Can we go to the game Mom?!" Darn it! I was no where near ready to attend the game RIGHT then and there but I promised him that we would go to one soon. Being the sweet understanding boy that he is, Papa agreed to wait and offered to help me plan our day out to the park with his siblings. I knew then that he wasn't going to let me forget.
Coincidentally, at work the following week, I learned that a trip to a Giants game for the entire firm was coming up. They sent out a company wide email invite with the details of the game. I didn't think much of it because there was no invitation to bring a guest. I don't care for baseball, so I was just going to pass it up. People started to ask who was going and every time I said I wasn't, I got the same response "You HAVE to go with us. There's nothing like it." At first I thought it was the typical response from die hard baseball fans, but as it turns out, the firm goes ALL OUT for the company game. So I gave in and decided to go.
Shortly after, I got word that there were a few extra tickets and IF you had a "plus 1" you were encouraged to let them know. I was ALL OVER IT. Since that trip to the city with Lani, Papa hadn't stopped asking about the baseball game and I knew this was going to be a good one. So I asked if I could bring him. Since I'm still a temp, I was low on the totem poll as far as guests were concerned so I didn't find out until the DAY OF about wether or not Papa could go. I was SOOOOO hoping I could bring him! Sure enough, just an hour before heading out, I got the ok.
I made arrangements with my mom (THANK GOODNESS for Gma's!) the night before so that if Papa did get the ok, she could drop him off on her way to work. I quickly called her, pulled him out of class and grabbed the sweater and hat I brought in hopes of his attendance. Shortly after, we were on our way. Papa thought he was getting pulled out of school for a doctors appointment so as soon as I saw him, he asked if he was getting a shot. LOL I told him that there was no appointment and that he was coming with me and my co-workers to a Giants game. He was SUPER excited. I gave him his Giants hat and we headed to the train.
The weather sucked that morning. It was raining and cold! Thank goodness it cleared up and we were able to enjoy the game without getting rained on. Papa was ECSTATIC. My co-workers were right, if there was ANY time to go, THIS was it. It was like we sat ON the field. Literally shouting distance to the players. Since Papa was the only kid for the first 1/2 hour, some of my co-workers yelled out for the catchers to "toss the kid a ball". They were kind enough to throw a ball to Papa and he LOVED it. The suite was stocked with hot dogs, burgers, candy, drinks, chips and the ballgame staples - peanuts and crackerjacks. He SOAKED it all up! On the way home he kept talking about how much fun he had and mentioned that he got two of everything so he could share with his brother. Sure enough he pulled out an extra backpack that they were giving away stocked with peanuts, crackerjacks and other fun game goodies. He totally deserved the fun trip, he's such a good big brother.
Siua and I try to do individual fun things with the kids so that they get one on one time with us. It's hard to do when you have three but it's important to us to have individual relationships with each of them. It was so sweet to be able to spend an entire day with my oldest child while he got the chance to do something he had been anxiously looking forward to. Siua has something in the works for Joshy soon, let's hope it's just as good. :-) I LOVE the idea of making sweet memories with my babies. I'm sure they won't forget them and neither will I.
My Papa Man and I on the train ride to the park.
Snapshot of my big boy on the train.
He wanted to make sure I got a picture of our tickets. :-)
View from Papa's seat.
"Toss the kid a ball!"
Dozing off on the way home.
"Put the camera away mom!"
We dropped Lani off so that she could surprise Alice with their mini photo shoot while Papa and I went to park the car. After devouring our yummy dinner (Thanks again Lani!), we decided to take a walk around AT&T park. It was dusk and soooo nice out! We could hear the crowd roaring with excitement from blocks away. The closer we got to the park, the louder the crowd was and Papa grew more and more anxious to see what the hype was about. We don't attend very many sporting events because I'm not a huge fan of any sport. Siua LOVES sports so he goes with friends but the times we went as a family the boys were too young to remember.
Once we got close enough to the ballpark, we could see the HUGE crowd. Papa's face lit up with excitement as they cheered with music in the background and the various announcements were made. I knew it was coming and I was ready for it. "Can we go to the game Mom?!" Darn it! I was no where near ready to attend the game RIGHT then and there but I promised him that we would go to one soon. Being the sweet understanding boy that he is, Papa agreed to wait and offered to help me plan our day out to the park with his siblings. I knew then that he wasn't going to let me forget.
Coincidentally, at work the following week, I learned that a trip to a Giants game for the entire firm was coming up. They sent out a company wide email invite with the details of the game. I didn't think much of it because there was no invitation to bring a guest. I don't care for baseball, so I was just going to pass it up. People started to ask who was going and every time I said I wasn't, I got the same response "You HAVE to go with us. There's nothing like it." At first I thought it was the typical response from die hard baseball fans, but as it turns out, the firm goes ALL OUT for the company game. So I gave in and decided to go.
Shortly after, I got word that there were a few extra tickets and IF you had a "plus 1" you were encouraged to let them know. I was ALL OVER IT. Since that trip to the city with Lani, Papa hadn't stopped asking about the baseball game and I knew this was going to be a good one. So I asked if I could bring him. Since I'm still a temp, I was low on the totem poll as far as guests were concerned so I didn't find out until the DAY OF about wether or not Papa could go. I was SOOOOO hoping I could bring him! Sure enough, just an hour before heading out, I got the ok.
I made arrangements with my mom (THANK GOODNESS for Gma's!) the night before so that if Papa did get the ok, she could drop him off on her way to work. I quickly called her, pulled him out of class and grabbed the sweater and hat I brought in hopes of his attendance. Shortly after, we were on our way. Papa thought he was getting pulled out of school for a doctors appointment so as soon as I saw him, he asked if he was getting a shot. LOL I told him that there was no appointment and that he was coming with me and my co-workers to a Giants game. He was SUPER excited. I gave him his Giants hat and we headed to the train.
The weather sucked that morning. It was raining and cold! Thank goodness it cleared up and we were able to enjoy the game without getting rained on. Papa was ECSTATIC. My co-workers were right, if there was ANY time to go, THIS was it. It was like we sat ON the field. Literally shouting distance to the players. Since Papa was the only kid for the first 1/2 hour, some of my co-workers yelled out for the catchers to "toss the kid a ball". They were kind enough to throw a ball to Papa and he LOVED it. The suite was stocked with hot dogs, burgers, candy, drinks, chips and the ballgame staples - peanuts and crackerjacks. He SOAKED it all up! On the way home he kept talking about how much fun he had and mentioned that he got two of everything so he could share with his brother. Sure enough he pulled out an extra backpack that they were giving away stocked with peanuts, crackerjacks and other fun game goodies. He totally deserved the fun trip, he's such a good big brother.
Siua and I try to do individual fun things with the kids so that they get one on one time with us. It's hard to do when you have three but it's important to us to have individual relationships with each of them. It was so sweet to be able to spend an entire day with my oldest child while he got the chance to do something he had been anxiously looking forward to. Siua has something in the works for Joshy soon, let's hope it's just as good. :-) I LOVE the idea of making sweet memories with my babies. I'm sure they won't forget them and neither will I.
My Papa Man and I on the train ride to the park.
Snapshot of my big boy on the train.
He wanted to make sure I got a picture of our tickets. :-)
View from Papa's seat.
"Toss the kid a ball!"
Dozing off on the way home.
"Put the camera away mom!"
Friday, December 16, 2011
Papa-Dapa-Lous
-We turned 21!
-Attended my very first concert, Siua had gone to one before.
-Found out that I had gall stones.
-Siua and I actually saved and bought a car with ONLY our money.
-Went in and out of the emergency room 27 times because of Gall Bladder pains.
-I had an emergency Gall Bladder removal surgery which was my very first surgery.
-My brother Rich left for his mission.
-My cousins Ginger and Harold returned from theirs.
-Siua lost his father. (10/19/03 R.I.P. Kineleti Nisa)
Yup, ALL of these major events occurred between the time I found out I was pregnant with Papa and the time he was born. Needless to say, my pregnancy was a stressful and difficult one. Most especially after the loss of Siua's dad. After having emergency surgery at just 4 months pregnant and suffering through my entire first tri-mester because of gall bladder pains, the sudden passing of the head of Siua's family made me feel as if all of my past months troubles were a breeze. Kineleti had a major stroke and passed away suddenly on the morning of October 13th, just 6 days before Siuas 21st birthday. I was 7 months pregnant.
Two months later, my sweet baby boy was born. Siua's Auntie Meta was in town because of Leti's funeral and she was due to leave at the end of that week. Our Papa came 2 weeks early on December 13th. EXACTLY two months to the day that Siua's dad passed. He was due Christmas Eve and Siua's auntie was convinced that he was born on that day for a reason. She named him Kineleti Mt. Eden Nisa, after his grandfather and his final resting place. He got his nickname "Papa" after Isabel (Gos and Isa's daughter who was the only grandchild before Papa) asked Siua what the babies name was. Siua replied with "Kineleti" and Isabel said "That's Papa!" meaning her Grandpa's name. Her innocent 2 year old response stuck. :-) Papa must have known that his parents were tired and drained because after 9 long hard months, he made his grand entrance into this world after a short 52 minutes of labor. We couldn't have been more in love and he couldn't have come at a more perfect time. It was the hardest most trying time for his dad and he couldn't possibly know it, but we needed him more than he needed us. I'm convinced that my short and sweet labor was a small indication of what a sweet tempered, mild mannered boy we were blessed with. He was such a mild tempered, easy baby and he has proven to be just as easy through his childhood so far. He never hesitates to help and he's always anxious to learn new things. He and I happen to share a love of baking and cooking which is so exciting for me. My Papa man couldn't be any more perfectly built to be the oldest of my children and I can't believe he turned 8 this week. It's crazy how time flies!
Happy Birthday Papadapalous. I love you more than you know Papa man! Endlessly and Unconditionally. <3
-Attended my very first concert, Siua had gone to one before.
-Found out that I had gall stones.
-Siua and I actually saved and bought a car with ONLY our money.
-Went in and out of the emergency room 27 times because of Gall Bladder pains.
-I had an emergency Gall Bladder removal surgery which was my very first surgery.
-My brother Rich left for his mission.
-My cousins Ginger and Harold returned from theirs.
-Siua lost his father. (10/19/03 R.I.P. Kineleti Nisa)
Yup, ALL of these major events occurred between the time I found out I was pregnant with Papa and the time he was born. Needless to say, my pregnancy was a stressful and difficult one. Most especially after the loss of Siua's dad. After having emergency surgery at just 4 months pregnant and suffering through my entire first tri-mester because of gall bladder pains, the sudden passing of the head of Siua's family made me feel as if all of my past months troubles were a breeze. Kineleti had a major stroke and passed away suddenly on the morning of October 13th, just 6 days before Siuas 21st birthday. I was 7 months pregnant.
Two months later, my sweet baby boy was born. Siua's Auntie Meta was in town because of Leti's funeral and she was due to leave at the end of that week. Our Papa came 2 weeks early on December 13th. EXACTLY two months to the day that Siua's dad passed. He was due Christmas Eve and Siua's auntie was convinced that he was born on that day for a reason. She named him Kineleti Mt. Eden Nisa, after his grandfather and his final resting place. He got his nickname "Papa" after Isabel (Gos and Isa's daughter who was the only grandchild before Papa) asked Siua what the babies name was. Siua replied with "Kineleti" and Isabel said "That's Papa!" meaning her Grandpa's name. Her innocent 2 year old response stuck. :-) Papa must have known that his parents were tired and drained because after 9 long hard months, he made his grand entrance into this world after a short 52 minutes of labor. We couldn't have been more in love and he couldn't have come at a more perfect time. It was the hardest most trying time for his dad and he couldn't possibly know it, but we needed him more than he needed us. I'm convinced that my short and sweet labor was a small indication of what a sweet tempered, mild mannered boy we were blessed with. He was such a mild tempered, easy baby and he has proven to be just as easy through his childhood so far. He never hesitates to help and he's always anxious to learn new things. He and I happen to share a love of baking and cooking which is so exciting for me. My Papa man couldn't be any more perfectly built to be the oldest of my children and I can't believe he turned 8 this week. It's crazy how time flies!
Happy Birthday Papadapalous. I love you more than you know Papa man! Endlessly and Unconditionally. <3
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Sometimes...things DO run smoothly!
Everyone is up and ready to go, school is a breeze, dinner is good, things are clean and kids are bathed and happy. Don't ya just LOVE smooth days? When things just fall into place without too much effort. I LIVE for days like that!
Yesterday just happened to be one of those days and I took full advantage of the mellow mood and had a little kitchen fun with my kiddoes. They made a fruit "pizza" and we loved every minute of it!
I enjoy doing fun things with them when we get the chance but even more I LOVE the idea of creating these fun little memories with my babies.
Fruit Pizza Recipe
-Sugar Cookie Dough *I usually make it at home because it's cheaper but I've used one tube of Pillsbury cookie dough and it works just as well.
-Cream Cheese Frosting *I'll include the recipe for that as well, never tried it with store bought but it's probably good and easier!
-All of the fruit your heart desires! My kids love sliced kiwi, strawberries, mandarin oranges, pineapple, bananas and grapes.
With wet hands, press the cookie dough into the bottom of an ungreased sheet pan or cookie sheet until it's evenly spread out. It's going to look really thin, but it'll cook up to a thicker crust. Bake at 350 for about 10-15 minutes. I keep mine on the light side so that the crust doesn't get too crunchy. Just when the edges start to look brown. Take it out and let it cool completely for at least an hour. After it's cooled, spread the frosting on as thick as you like. I do just enough for the fruit to stick. After that it's completely up to you to decide how you want to layer the fruit. Once the fruit is layered it's ready to cut and enjoy! Have fun!!!
Cream Cheese Frosting -
1 part Cream Cheese
1/2 part butter
2 parts powdered sugar
splash of vanilla
I do the recipe in parts because depending on how much you want to make, measurments are going to change. :-)
Yesterday just happened to be one of those days and I took full advantage of the mellow mood and had a little kitchen fun with my kiddoes. They made a fruit "pizza" and we loved every minute of it!
I enjoy doing fun things with them when we get the chance but even more I LOVE the idea of creating these fun little memories with my babies.
Fruit Pizza Recipe
-Sugar Cookie Dough *I usually make it at home because it's cheaper but I've used one tube of Pillsbury cookie dough and it works just as well.
-Cream Cheese Frosting *I'll include the recipe for that as well, never tried it with store bought but it's probably good and easier!
-All of the fruit your heart desires! My kids love sliced kiwi, strawberries, mandarin oranges, pineapple, bananas and grapes.
With wet hands, press the cookie dough into the bottom of an ungreased sheet pan or cookie sheet until it's evenly spread out. It's going to look really thin, but it'll cook up to a thicker crust. Bake at 350 for about 10-15 minutes. I keep mine on the light side so that the crust doesn't get too crunchy. Just when the edges start to look brown. Take it out and let it cool completely for at least an hour. After it's cooled, spread the frosting on as thick as you like. I do just enough for the fruit to stick. After that it's completely up to you to decide how you want to layer the fruit. Once the fruit is layered it's ready to cut and enjoy! Have fun!!!
Cream Cheese Frosting -
1 part Cream Cheese
1/2 part butter
2 parts powdered sugar
splash of vanilla
I do the recipe in parts because depending on how much you want to make, measurments are going to change. :-)
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Update
Oh how quickly time flies! I say it all the time and yet it becomes increasingly difficult to really savor each passing moment. My babies started 2nd grade this year and we've made huge changes already. They're no longer at the age where I have to walk them into and out of class. It might sound like a small accomplishment, but after 3 years of parking and fighting through the crowds to get to their classrooms in time it feels so much easier.
Joshua is in Mr. Torres' class and he thinks he got the short end of the stick because apparently Mr. Torres doesn't have a hard time raising his voice. LOL Papa is in Ms. Yee's class and he's so excited about being in the 2nd grade. Joshy, though 9 months younger is a full 2 inches taller than Papa at this point. He uses it against his big brother all the time and I can only imagine how much worse it's going to get over the years. LOL He's so excited about soccer and has always been really good at sports. While they are both super helpful I've noticed that Papa has acquired the skill that most "oldests" have in that he looks out for his siblings and helps out without being asked. It's so funny to watch their personalities grow and change. I just have to be sure to "stop and smell the roses" so that I don't miss out on special moments that are sure to fade once they're "big boys".
Joshua is in Mr. Torres' class and he thinks he got the short end of the stick because apparently Mr. Torres doesn't have a hard time raising his voice. LOL Papa is in Ms. Yee's class and he's so excited about being in the 2nd grade. Joshy, though 9 months younger is a full 2 inches taller than Papa at this point. He uses it against his big brother all the time and I can only imagine how much worse it's going to get over the years. LOL He's so excited about soccer and has always been really good at sports. While they are both super helpful I've noticed that Papa has acquired the skill that most "oldests" have in that he looks out for his siblings and helps out without being asked. It's so funny to watch their personalities grow and change. I just have to be sure to "stop and smell the roses" so that I don't miss out on special moments that are sure to fade once they're "big boys".
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Mommy Tough Times
I just had one of the moments I dread. We've all heard the expression "spare the rod, spoil the child". But I like to make sure it's the absolute last resort and that we talk more than "bark". I'm not the disciplinarian with our kids. Well, not with the boys anyway. I'm forced to be hard on Luvie because she has her dad wrapped around her finger. But my boys are MY boys and their dad is usually the one who keeps them in line. Unfortunately for us all, they are starting to catch wind of the fact that when daddy is gone they get away with more. So I have to force myself to be harder on them just to keep them in line. That's especially hard because of Siua's graveyard shift.
Tonight was a tough night. It's the third day of school and my boys haven't really caught on to the whole "bed time" thing. It's after midnight and they're still up. Not just up but WIDE awake and playing. After several attempts at trying to get them to bed and major talking back I had to lay it down on them the hard way. I remember getting hard core discipline. My dad DID NOT play. But why am I so sad now? :-(
Tonight was a tough night. It's the third day of school and my boys haven't really caught on to the whole "bed time" thing. It's after midnight and they're still up. Not just up but WIDE awake and playing. After several attempts at trying to get them to bed and major talking back I had to lay it down on them the hard way. I remember getting hard core discipline. My dad DID NOT play. But why am I so sad now? :-(
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Summer Time!!!
It's been a long time since I got to have a real summer break and this year summer is off to a great (suppper busy, but still great) start. I love having my boys at home during the day and we've managed to squeeze in a few fun activities here and there. Next week we're off to girls camp and they don't have a clue! I can't tell them ahead of time because then I'll be dealing with a million questions until we leave. LOL It's been YEARS since I've been to girls camp and while I'm not the outdoorsy type I'm still excited to do something fun.
Tons of things have happened over the past couple of weeks and unfortunately I haven't been taking as many pictures as I would have liked. Joshua lost his very first tooth just last week. He's a late bloomer but he was so STOKED about it and woke up in the middle of the night checking for the toothfairy before crying REAL tears when he thought he lost the tooth under his pillow. LOL Oh how FUN is life when you're 6?
Papa is getting more and more excited about getting baptized soon. He is constantly reminding me that he's turning 8 this year. His vocabulary is a bit much for my liking at his age. LOL That kid and talking back! Gotta love the fact that he's vocal and opinionated though. Wonder where he gets that from? ;-)
My Luvie is really starting to speak full sentences and her baby talk is something I know I'll miss one day. Every once in a while I ask her what her name is because I love the way she responds with "Tenzie" instead of "Kenzie". My baby is a little bossy one too!
Here are a few summer snapshots from June '11. There are going to be TONS of more fun things to come! Stay cool everyone!!!!
Fathers day cards for her FAVE such a Daddies girl.
Joshy being a good big brother and pushing Luvie
Homemade playdough and cookie cutters=hours of fun!
My Papaman posing with his playdough creation.
Luvie getting her face painted at Carmine's circus bash
Papa after the jello eating contest.
Joshy smiling after a freshly pulled tooth.
All you need is the sun and a hose. LOL
Sugar cookie decorating. It's not Christmas regardless of what color the sprinkles are. LOL
Visiting Gpa on Fathers day.
Tons of things have happened over the past couple of weeks and unfortunately I haven't been taking as many pictures as I would have liked. Joshua lost his very first tooth just last week. He's a late bloomer but he was so STOKED about it and woke up in the middle of the night checking for the toothfairy before crying REAL tears when he thought he lost the tooth under his pillow. LOL Oh how FUN is life when you're 6?
Papa is getting more and more excited about getting baptized soon. He is constantly reminding me that he's turning 8 this year. His vocabulary is a bit much for my liking at his age. LOL That kid and talking back! Gotta love the fact that he's vocal and opinionated though. Wonder where he gets that from? ;-)
My Luvie is really starting to speak full sentences and her baby talk is something I know I'll miss one day. Every once in a while I ask her what her name is because I love the way she responds with "Tenzie" instead of "Kenzie". My baby is a little bossy one too!
Here are a few summer snapshots from June '11. There are going to be TONS of more fun things to come! Stay cool everyone!!!!
Fathers day cards for her FAVE such a Daddies girl.
Joshy being a good big brother and pushing Luvie
Homemade playdough and cookie cutters=hours of fun!
My Papaman posing with his playdough creation.
Luvie getting her face painted at Carmine's circus bash
Papa after the jello eating contest.
Joshy smiling after a freshly pulled tooth.
All you need is the sun and a hose. LOL
Sugar cookie decorating. It's not Christmas regardless of what color the sprinkles are. LOL
Visiting Gpa on Fathers day.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
My Big Boy is 7!
I can't believe it's been a whole 7 years! It went by so quickly yet he's so completely part of every aspect of our lives that I can't even imagine what it was like without him. Obviously I remember when he wasn't here but I just can't imagine feeling fulfilment without his existence. My Papa man-Kineleti Nisa is 7 years old today.
Papa was the introduction into parenthood for both Siua and I. My poor baby had to train us. While at the time I knew I was doing what I thought was best for my son, now I cringe at the thought of some of the things I chose to do. It's funny how your memory allows you to look back at yourself and wonder "What the heck was I thinking?" I didn't make any mistakes that a normal new mom wouldn't make. But after spending 7whole years with Papa and with the addition of my other kiddies, I can't help but look back and wish I could change a thing or two.
I had the HARDEST pregnancy with Papa! No joke! There was constant morning sickness which led to several hospitalizations because of dehydration; gall stones which led to surgery half way through the pregnancy; hard financial times because I was so sick that I couldn't work and the worst to top it all off - the unexpected death of Siua's dad just 2 months before my due date. Talk about a roller coaster ride! With the addition of raging hormones I was a hot mess. A rambling, crying, gagging, dehydrated hott mess of a prego lady. I swore through it all that I was never having another baby.
Then, December 13Th came. I wasn't due until the 23rd so I wasn't expecting it to be an eventful day. We spent several hours of that afternoon walking up and down union square in SF window shopping and looking for Christmas gifts. I had back pain but after enduring 9 months of every other kind of pain, that was manageable. After getting home and laying down for bed my water broke. At first I didn't even know what was happening. I called Siua to get the car, called my mom and sister to let them know, then we rushed to Alta Bates.
In the labor and delivery room they wheeled me up while I was in the worst pain. I kept telling them how bad it was and being that I was a "first timer" they told me to relax because I had a long way to go. Just as soon as the nurse came in to check they rushed me into a room after realizing that I was already dilated 9cm. Even in all that pain I still felt like saying "HA! Moded, I told you it was bad." LMBO Before my mom, Kris or anyone else could arrive, my Papa was born just an hour after my water broke. My little man gave me the easiest labor and delivery to make up for the brutal 9 months. :-) He was originally going to be named Joshua (we even have a card from Nia who visited us in the hospital and she addressed it to "Baby Joshua Nisa" lol) but because Papa was the first grandson and he was born 2 months to the day after Siua's dad died, Siua's aunty Meta named him after his grandpa, Kineleti Nisa.
Ever since then he's been an absolute breeze! Just the sweetest most kind hearted little human being. He surprises me all the time with his little quirks because it's completely unexpected from someone so young. I don't want to ramble on and on because I know it can get annoying. I don't want to be that parent that talks endlessly about how great his/her child is. But I will say that it has been such a pleasure to be a mommy to Papa, Joshy and Luvie. I couldn't possibly have done as much for him as he has done for me in these short years. I love him more than he will ever know- endlessly, unconditionally and whole heartedly. My baby is growing up and I couldn't be more proud of him already.
Snapshots of my Papa Man
Papa was the introduction into parenthood for both Siua and I. My poor baby had to train us. While at the time I knew I was doing what I thought was best for my son, now I cringe at the thought of some of the things I chose to do. It's funny how your memory allows you to look back at yourself and wonder "What the heck was I thinking?" I didn't make any mistakes that a normal new mom wouldn't make. But after spending 7whole years with Papa and with the addition of my other kiddies, I can't help but look back and wish I could change a thing or two.
I had the HARDEST pregnancy with Papa! No joke! There was constant morning sickness which led to several hospitalizations because of dehydration; gall stones which led to surgery half way through the pregnancy; hard financial times because I was so sick that I couldn't work and the worst to top it all off - the unexpected death of Siua's dad just 2 months before my due date. Talk about a roller coaster ride! With the addition of raging hormones I was a hot mess. A rambling, crying, gagging, dehydrated hott mess of a prego lady. I swore through it all that I was never having another baby.
Then, December 13Th came. I wasn't due until the 23rd so I wasn't expecting it to be an eventful day. We spent several hours of that afternoon walking up and down union square in SF window shopping and looking for Christmas gifts. I had back pain but after enduring 9 months of every other kind of pain, that was manageable. After getting home and laying down for bed my water broke. At first I didn't even know what was happening. I called Siua to get the car, called my mom and sister to let them know, then we rushed to Alta Bates.
In the labor and delivery room they wheeled me up while I was in the worst pain. I kept telling them how bad it was and being that I was a "first timer" they told me to relax because I had a long way to go. Just as soon as the nurse came in to check they rushed me into a room after realizing that I was already dilated 9cm. Even in all that pain I still felt like saying "HA! Moded, I told you it was bad." LMBO Before my mom, Kris or anyone else could arrive, my Papa was born just an hour after my water broke. My little man gave me the easiest labor and delivery to make up for the brutal 9 months. :-) He was originally going to be named Joshua (we even have a card from Nia who visited us in the hospital and she addressed it to "Baby Joshua Nisa" lol) but because Papa was the first grandson and he was born 2 months to the day after Siua's dad died, Siua's aunty Meta named him after his grandpa, Kineleti Nisa.
Ever since then he's been an absolute breeze! Just the sweetest most kind hearted little human being. He surprises me all the time with his little quirks because it's completely unexpected from someone so young. I don't want to ramble on and on because I know it can get annoying. I don't want to be that parent that talks endlessly about how great his/her child is. But I will say that it has been such a pleasure to be a mommy to Papa, Joshy and Luvie. I couldn't possibly have done as much for him as he has done for me in these short years. I love him more than he will ever know- endlessly, unconditionally and whole heartedly. My baby is growing up and I couldn't be more proud of him already.
Snapshots of my Papa Man
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