Fun days at school.

It's been hard to post because of school. There isn't much time for anything these days. I do want to leave you with this. Not to brag, but I am one of the best the class when it comes to deep tendon reflexes. I attribute my technique to all that drumming in Stomp.

More Nainoa updates after this hell week.

Gong Hey Fat Choy!

Chinese New Year, Freemont St

I survived the first week of school. I have a lot of reading and papers this semester. Yuck. I haven't had to write a paper since 199_? I am so thankful to have my parents here to help me as well as my awesome husband. Nainoa is going to school two Monday and Wednesday from 9:00-4:30. He really enjoys it now. There are some days he says he doesn't want to go but he ends up wanting to stay longer at the end of the day! Progress.

I feel like the is no end in sight when it comes to potty training. Nainoa has ZERO interest in going to the potty. I try to bribe or to make it fun and he still won't go. Ugh. I am at a loss. Everyone says don't rush, he'll do it when he's ready. WHEN IS THAT? If I remember correctly Tutu said Eye wasn't potty trained until he was four? Maybe it's genetic.

Since Eye is gone next week I wanted to have a family outing before he left. I am always so busy with school. I have to make it a point to have some sort of family outing once a week. Since is was the Chinese New Year there is a ton of fun things to do here in Vegas. Tonight we went to Freemont Street to watch the lion dancers and dragon dancers. Nainoa loved it. In the car on the way home he said, "Mommy I want to do the lion dance. Will you come and lion dance with me?"

Lion dancers

Dragon dancers

Dragon about to eat our heads!

First Day of School

I have been a complete mess this past weekend because, yes that's right, Nainoa started school last Monday. I really can't believe how much he is growing up. I had a complete break down when I dropped him off. I was trying to be all strong and say bye in the most cheery way while Nainoa is bawling saying, " I WANT TO HUG MOMMY!!!!!!" Knife in heart.

I think he had a good time. When I asked him if he wanted to go to back to school he said yes. It works out perfect because the Childcare Campus is at my school so we both go to school together on Mondays and Wednesdays. The teacher is awesome. She strongly believes children learning through play, she teaches the kids conflict resolution and uses redirection.

Today is our second day and I am anticipating another teary goodbye. All my mommy friends say it takes at least a month for the crying to stop. Then I'll cry when he doesn't cry for me when I leave! Haaha!

On a personal note, school is hard, challenging, fun and exhausting. My brain is always full and I have no time to blog, talk on the phone, watch Glee or do anything but study. (I am really lucky to have the Lolos here, especially while Eye is on the road for the next 6 weeks) I got A's so far on all my tests. Studying time for me is at 5:00 am when the house is quiet and everyone is asleep. Today I don't have a test so I thought I would blog and keep everyone updated at 5:30 in the morning!

Nainoa walking to the car. Me, crying already.

Nainoa painting baloons for me!

Back to School

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. As some of you know I am back to school full time and it's NO JOKE. Every minute of the day is accounted for. I barely have time to shower, I know you mommy's out there feel me! I am LOVING school. It's hard and challenging but I feel like I am doing something for me and Nainoa. My day usually consists of waking up at 6, pilates clients starting at 7am, then put Nainoa down for a nap, study for an hour, play with the baby, try and put him down for another nap, go to school, come back from school, play with baby, either pilates client or Barre, get baby ready for bed, study study study since he's asleep by 7 or 8pm, try and stay up till 11, fall asleep reading my medical terminology book. SIGH..then start all over!

Tomorrow I fly to LA to see Eye since he's performing with STOMP at the Pantages. I can't wait to see him and my brother (who's walking baseball fields with his walker!!!). It will be a good break for me. Hopefully I will relax and not even open my books this weekend.

By the way I have to say I could not do this with out the help of The Lolos. My dad seriously spent all day with Nainoa. I could tell when I got home from Barre that he was just exhausted. I thanked him with kisses and hugs. I am so lucky. Thank you Lolo