Crazy Morning

This morning was pretty busy and crazy. I headed out to school as usual and I was on time and I was feeling pretty good when I was halfway to work when I realized I forgot to take my husband to his mom's house! SO I headed back home and got David and Aaron to go the house. Half way to David's mom's house, he realized that we forgot Aaron's food! So we headed back to the house to get the milk and then we were on our way. So instead of being at work early, I got there just in time for the bell to ring!!

But it's all good, it worked out just fine!

We have pictures from Chinese New Year but I'll post those up later!

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Yuen Look-alike Meter

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We just took these pictures last night. I knew he looked like more David!! ;D

Baby slings and hearing loss

I've been wanting to get a baby sling for awhile because I think it would be nice to not always have to carry the car seat around everywhere we go and to also have my hands free. We do have a baby carrier but it's got buckles and not as compact as a sling with no buckles and rings. I have seen people wear them and I used to think it was strange and think "what the heck do you need one for?" but now that I have my own child that gets heavier each day and lots of things to do; I've been researching online for a cheap one. I looked at the brands, Hotslings and Peanut Shell and they can be pretty expensive, especially the ones that I like. So I figure I could make one myself...but that might take awhile for me to figure out and by the time I do, Aaron won't need it anymore. I'm determined to get one one way or another. The cheapest way will be to make one so... wish me luck!! ;D There's also one called the Moby wrap which is 5.5 meters and it wraps all the way around you which might also work for David too since our body sizes are different, mainly the height. It's also a lot cheaper than the slings....oh I don't know!!

Well to update on the hearing test.

We went this past Monday again to re-check the frequency of his high frequency hearing loss and we got a lot of information. He does have high frequency hearing loss and it's up in a certain range but I can't remember exactly where it fell. We have to talk to our pediatrician to find a ear, nose and throat doctor to look at his ear to determine if there is really hearing loss or if he has wax buildup which could also result in his hearing loss. Once the ENT determines that the hearing loss is not because of ear wax then we should get a medical release form for the hospital to get a hearing aid for him. I'm really glad that Hawaii has the Early Intervention program because I'm pretty sure they're going to pay for everything, if not everything then most of it or whatever my insurance doesn't cover. *whew* that's a load off my back!!

President Gordon B. Hinckley

As we all know, President Gordon B. Hinckley passed away and his funeral was today. It was being broadcast in the CAC at BYUH at 8am. Up until then, it didn't really hit me that he was gone nor was I super sad about it. But as I listened to all the speakers talk about the prophet, I could see him being the wonderful and funny man that he was. I especially liked President Monson's memories of President Hinckley and how he had used his cane. Instead of using the cane to walk, he would wave it in the air or tap people with it. He was such a cute man! After all the speakers had spoken, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sang the last song while a montage of President Hinckley played. While I was watching the video, it finally hit me that "my" prophet was gone and I started to tear up. It's so sad that he's gone but he's in a much better place and happier too now that he's reunited with his sweet wife.

Working mom thoughts

I was just thinking about maybe putting more on my blogs and if I should make it more about the family, or Aaron or me and just now I decided that it could be about whatever! so then I got to thinking about what I could write being a working mom.

Everyone always asks me how I can go back to work, don't I miss him when I go? How do I do it? Well here's the answer. When I first started, it was hard. Of course I missed him but I knew he was in good hands, David, the older brother of seven siblings, a pro with babies and kids, was taking care of our baby. I wanted to be there but I'm good. I'm making money for us to survive and insurance. Insurance is especially key because of Aaron's hearing loss in his left ear. I'm not really sure what the medical will cover especially the hearing aid that he might have to have. So those are some things that keep me going. Sometimes I get really sad that I'm not at home and I feel like I'm missing out on something or I'll end up spoiling him because I feel bad that I'm not there for him. I'm just glad that I'm in this particular teaching position because it gives me the flexibility to pump at work so I can still nurse him and I'm sure glad I have understanding teachers that I work with and an understanding VP. It still stinks that I can't get tenured but it helps my family survive in Hawaii. OK well, I'm just blabbing and not really answering what I wanted to answer but I think that comes with me being tired and being on the computer late at night...I better get some rest!

Doo doo diaper

I just read Brooke's blog about her encounter with her son's diaper and I'd like to share mine.

I came home from one day and fed Aaron and discovered that he had made doo doo. So I got ready to change it and I've had encounters before where he's exploded beyond his diaper so I got something to put under him. (we don't have a changing table so we change him on our bed/couch/changing table) as I started to lift up his onesie, I noticed some doo doo oozing out so I quickly put the bib under him but in doing so, I lay him on the bed which squished more doo doo out and onto his onesie. David had to help me get the onesie off as I hold Aaron and the doo doo gets all over his back and my hands since I'm holding him. I rush him into the shower and clean him off with my clothes still on!! It was craziness when it was happening but now that I'm writing about it, it's actually pretty funny!

Here's what his face would probably look like when I tell this story to the girls he brings over!!

Another video of Aaron talking

It took a while but it's finally here, a video of Aaron talking where you can actually see his face. We filmed a while ago but I am just now posting it. Well enjoy! He's a lot bigger now and now he sounds like he's even saying his own name.

Hear, Hear

When Aaron was first born, they do a newborn hearing test and as it so happened, his left ear failed. So we had to have more hearing tests done and it turns out that he has some hearing loss in his left ear. It's high frequency hearing loss. It's heredity. At first I was kinda sad for him but now, I'm ok. He'll be good. We have to go again in February for another test. It's all good though.

I got a call from the Department of Health which is helping us with Aaron. They referred us to this other early intervention program which help with the costs of all the tests and stuff and maybe even stuff my insurance won't pay for...I think. I have to call the lady from the early intervention program back. By the time I remembered it was too late so gotta remember to call on Monday.

Happy New Year!

I hope everyone had a great New Year's! We spent ours with family. My brother Luke came in the night before and spent literally all of his New Year's Eve meeting most of David's family. I think we might need to make flashcards for him to remember everybody!!

New Year's Eve was uneventful for me but very eventful for David. I was inside my in-laws house feeding Aaron and watching TV. David was with his family and neighborhood enjoying the morning glories and poppers and other stuff. I did step outside for a moment for some really good hot chocolate and Samoan pancakes. Yum!

Our new year has been filled with playing with Aaron and spending time with family. It's so fun that I'm really not looking forward to going back to work. I just need to treasure my time with David and Aaron!!