Buckle Boy

Clark is obsessed with buckles. Obsessed!  It all started with him playing with the buckles in his stroller, and car seat...trying to sneak out (he is such a clever little sneak).  He will play with them for hours, literally.  He loves to open and close them, and will try new ways to put them together.  He loves to help me put Harry in his car seat, and claps for joy when the baby is all buckled in.  You would be surprised how many buckles are laying around your house, and Clark can find them anywhere.  He found some I didn't even know or remembered we had...under Harry's swing and his booster seat, on my old purses, Jason's uniforms.  I love that he likes to put things together.  It is fascinating to watch him as he works things out.  

1 Month Old

Once again, it feels weird that he has only been here a month when it seems like forever.

He is growing so fast.  Already bigger than Clark was at this age.  He rolled over yesterday...ROLLED OVER.  He was laying on the couch on his stomach, and was being his normal fidgety self, when the next thing I know he was on his back.  We can't keep him still, he is always trying to get away in his little baby way.

He has started smiling.  Real baby smiles (not gas) it is adorable.  

I've been holding out that he was going to keep some of his dark hair.  But just like his older brother, he is already going bald.  In a couple weeks he is going to start resembling  Jason Alexander.  

Clark is even getting used to having him around.  This morning I was doing the dishes, and Harry started crying in the front room.  Clark jumped up, got a bottle and tried to jam it in his mouth...sure he was a little rougher than he needed to be, but he was being a great older brother.  He likes to watch the baby, but he is sneaky about it, if he thinks someone is watching him (watch the baby) he will pretend he is doing something else.  He doesn't really mind sharing anything with the baby...except his blanket, that is a big no no.

He is eats a ton, almost every two hours...I don't know how he can fit it all in his little tummy.  

We survived the first month...sure our house is a disaster, I have at least 6 loads of laundry to do, dishes in my sink, and I can't remember when was the last time I washed and did my hair...but we are happy.

Pumpkin Hunting

We went to the Pumpkin Patch in Kapolei this past weekend.  It was a breezing morning, and the sun was hidden by clouds...so it actually felt like fall (I was in heaven).  At first Clark really enjoyed it running up an down the rows of pumpkins, saying hi to the other kids and families and getting dirty.  Alas, as most stories go, happy Clark was not with us for very long.  He was tired and thirsty and after being told "No" one to many times (he was so upset he couldn't or didn't have a wagon like some of the other kids...devastated, it was really sad) he had a break down.  Of-course at the same time as Clark's melt-down the baby decided he was hungry...and I left the bottle in the car (bad Mommy, I know).  We hurriedly choose the rest of our pumpkins, got Clark some food and soda to bribe him to stop crying...and left for Wendy's (yay! Wendy's makes every thing better).  The morning wasn't an entire loss, we spent some time with friends, got some fresh veggies at the farmer's market and got a cute family picture.  Next year should be a lot more fun...I can't wait.  

Trying to choose his pumpkin.  He was not entirely sure what the pumpkins are for, but he knew they were fun to throw, kick and sit on.

One of the few pictures where he was smiling and looking at the camera at the same time.

Our Little Family.  One of our first family pictures, since little Harry came.  I was pleasantly surprised that it only took a couple shots to get one where we were all facing the same way.

A Visit From Grandma

We were so lucky to get a visit from Grandma last week.  We got to go shopping, go to the beach, visit the Dole Plantation, and go pumpkin hunting.  It was so nice to have someone to go to the mall with and out to lunch, and Clark LOVED all the attention. (So much so he was crying all day today, because he was lonely.)  

I am so glad that someone was here to help with the babies, I was not entirely ready to do it all on my own yet.  And it was so nice to share Harry with some family (it can be so hard to be far away at times like this).  Thanks Mom, for taking time off work to come out.  Thanks for buying me cookies and wipes at Costco.  Thanks for squishing in the back seat (between BOTH car seats) every time we went some place.  Thanks for doing my dishes, waking up with Clark, and being such a great Grandma.  I know Clark enjoyed spending time with you, and he loves his new puzzles.  Next time I promise more swimming at the beach, and more room in the back seat.  

Thanks Mom!

These are my most favorite potato chips ever.  Lay's Hickory Barbecue...num-yummy!  I can never find them anywhere in Hawaii, they just don't get shipped here I guess.  I craved them every single day of my pregnancy, my mouth would water just thinking of them.  I can't even eat a sandwich or hamburger without a pile of them on my plate.  Imagine my surprise when my Mom brought me a bag when she came along for a visit...THANKS!!  I have been savoring every bite, and trying to make this little bag last as long a possible...hmmmm.  Thanks again Mom!

20 Months of Clark

He has become quite the handful.  He is really learning to push his limits and test our reaction times.  This morning he opened the oven door and climbed up on the stove...Thank God the stove was off!!!  He is a bundle of energy, and I love to watch him run down the halls on his little tip toes.  He is such a climber and dare devil.  He has finally started to get into reading books.  Up until now he has only ever wanted to eat the books (all of his books look like a teething puppy found them), but now he will actually read them himself.  He loves to be outside or in the car, and recognizes the mall as soon as we pull in the parking lot (he loves to play at the mall!).  His two favorite new shows are The Backyardigans and Wonder Pets.  He dances with the Backyardigans, and mimics their moves...and I have even heard him trying to sing/talk along with the Wonder Pets.  We bought him a little Wonder Pets fly-boat toy with the characters, and he loves it so much (carried it with him everywhere the first few days we brought it home).  He is slowly getting used to his new role as a big brother.  Every now and then I can see genuine moments of sweetness when he is with Harry, stroking his head or giving him a kiss, it melts my heart.  He is still not really talking, but I can see (or hear, I guess) him getting closer.  He says uh-oh all the time...especially when he knows he is going to be in trouble :)  I really am in denial about him turning 2 in just a few short months.  My first baby...how do you mothers handle it?  I just want to freeze time (preferably on a tantrum free day) and hold him next to me forever.  I love to watch him learn and grow...I just never realized it would be this hard.  He is changing everyday, and although I love him more and more each day...I also miss the Little Tuna he was last month, and the month before...

Slip Slidin'

Jason keeps little bottles of shampoo and conditioner (that he gets when he travels) under our kitchen sink with our other 72 hour kits and such.  Well, Clark found them...and before we knew it the kitchen floor was covered in shampoo and he was slipping all over it.  I thought it was so funny I couldn't even punish him...and besides every time he fell down he was kinda punishing himself.  Just a day in the life of Clark...

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She's a tiny little nugget...

Lil Baby Williams

Born October 12, 2008

5 lbs. 8 oz   18 in.

Only one day past her due date, Emma gave birth to Lil Williams early this morning.  She is a tiny little smidgen of a baby, practically half the size of Harry.  I am so proud of my little sister, and I can not wait to meet my little niece.  There is no name yet... and we all can't wait to see what they choose.  Welcome to the world, we are so happy you are here!

*Update* We have a name!  Reese Mae Williams!  So precious. 

Two Weeks...

Little Harry is 2 weeks old today.  I can't believe he just got here a couple weeks ago, I really feel like he has been here forever, and he has already changed so much.  He has grown 2 inches and is up to 9 lbs 14 oz. (he is a giant! same size as Clark when he was a month old).  He is a wiggle worm, he hardly ever holds still.  Even in his sleeps he wiggles his arms and legs.  He is so curious, looking around taking everything in...sometimes you can almost see the wheels turning in his head as he figures things out.  He is so noisy too, grunts, sighs, squeaks, moans and makes this funny fake coughing sounds (even in his sleep!) I am surprised he even gets any sleep with how restless he is.  He loves to watch Clark, and gets so concern when Clark is upset.  This morning Clark was throwing a small but loud tantrum... Harry was so curious flinging his head around to try and find Clark, he even started crying a little.  He loves music.  At night when he is restless his Daddy will hold him and put on some music and Harry will calm right down...it is just like magic.  I love what Harry brings to our family.  I feel more complete with him here, and I am looking forward to life down the road when he is a little older.

I am so blessed.  My boys.  They bring me so much joy.  And even though they don't know it right now...they are going to bring each other so much joy and laughter (Clark is still getting used to the idea of a baby brother...baby steps.  This is as close as Clark has gotten since we brought him home).  

Congratulations!

My brother is getting married, and I couldn't be more thrilled!  Sabrina is the best, and most of the time I wish I could be marrying her...he couldn't have chosen a better girl.  They are planning on a December wedding, and I am so excited to be able to come home and be apart of it.  Congratulations BJ and Sabrina!  

Our First Week

I can't believe that it has only been a week since we brought little Harry into the world.  I feel like he has always been here.  The week has gone by fast.  He has been such a good little baby so far.  He sleeps during the day, and likes to stay up all night...but at least he likes to read with me.  He is a good eater, and I can't wait to find out how much he weighs at his appointment next week.  He is quiet, and never really cries unless he is hungry (knock on wood that this doesn't change).  He reminds me so much of Clark when he was a baby, just more serious and reserved.  He loves to watch what is going on around the house, especially his little brother.Clark on the other hand is not adjusting to well.  The sweetness that he showed his brother when they first met in the hospital is gone.  He just dose not like having him around.  Every morning when he gets up and sees Harry he gets this really frustrated look on his face...and I just know he is thinking "crap, he is not gone yet".  He mostly just ignores the baby, he won't sit on the same couch, or even acknowledge whatever parent is holding the baby.  We tried to attempt a picture with the two of them, but Clark would have nothing to do with it (especially when he saw the baby sitting on HIS couch..he was furious).  We are trying to do things that make him still feel special, and we haven't changed our routine too much.  I am just not sure what else to do...except give them time.  I am hoping someday soon it will just click, and he will be happy Harry is here...and hopefully it will be before Harry's first birthday.

Courtsey of Daddy

Just a little video Jason made of Harry's birthday. Please turn off the music player below to hear the sound.

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