Oahu mothering get together anyone? [Archive]

kama'aina mama

05-02-2004, 01:09 PM

I expect we will be near the treeline where there is shade. Sand or Grass will be ladies choice? :D

Okay... Easiest way to get there:
So you've come thru Kailua, on either Oneawa or Kainalu, turned makai (left, toward the ocean) at Kailua Road... ya pass the fire station or darn close to it, right? You get down to where Kailua dead ends at... I forget the name... Perpetually Closed for Sewer Reconstruction Road.. you turn right, away from the construction.
You go up a few blocks and turn left at the intersection right before Kalapawai Market. (You can see the market easily from there.)
Drive down the alley toward the beach, right into the 1st narrow parking area where all the kite boarders park their trucks... towards the end of that long narrow stretch of parking start looking for a spot... the bathrooms are straight ahead and you can see them from there. Park where ya can and come find us!
If these directions leave you confused or lacking confidence, PM me and I'll give ya my phone number. (That goes for anyone planning to come, by the way!)

MarineWife

05-03-2004, 05:55 PM

Thanks. I know where that is. Now I just hope I can spot you guys. Does it get very crowded during the week?

kama'aina mama

05-03-2004, 06:23 PM

Nah... I'm sure we'll be easy to find. If you see someone nursing a preschooler, stop and say hi! :D

kama'aina mama

05-12-2004, 11:51 AM

Okay, today is the day! Informal roll call:

Mamamaya
kama'aina mama
Marine Wife
mom2noah
siddie (?) She hasn't posted here in a bit but I hope she makes it!

earthmama007 is on mainland so we'll have to get her next time.
mommiska wants us to have enoug fun to do it again in June.

MarineWife

05-12-2004, 12:33 PM

I'll see you there.

3_opihi

05-12-2004, 01:06 PM

We'll be there!

In case anyone can't find me I'm a young blondish woman with a 4YO boy and a toddler.

Can't wait to see you all!

siddie

05-12-2004, 03:34 PM

Oh NO! I forgot! I went to my ds's school for a scrap this am. Have fun. Ds doesn't get out of preschool until 12 so I am afraid that if we try and make it, you will all have gone home for naptime.

kama'aina mama

05-12-2004, 07:12 PM

Good guess siddie! It broke up just about noon. We are talking about next month, Nu'uanu Park, I think. It was lovely and Earthmama 007 surprised us by showing up. I am going to be nice and not post what everyone brought to snack on! :rotflmao

earthmama007

05-12-2004, 08:40 PM

Hey, hey now!!! I won't post who ate it-aha!!! :LOL And all you innocent ones...SHHHH!!!:nana:

MarineWife

05-12-2004, 09:47 PM

I had a lot of fun today. I hope we can keep it up. I'm planning to come to the next LLL meeting too.

Mamamaya - I saw another post from you. :wink

kama'aina mama

05-13-2004, 02:20 AM

Well.... I am red. Did the classic blunder of sunblocking the child and getting distracted and not doing myself. Thank goodness for the aloe plants in my yard!

On other fronts, MarineWife, I hope your older son was okay with the boredom of hanging out with old folks and babies. He is a very sweet young man and obviously very bright.

So... in terms of planning for next month I am in CA May 20-June 7 but if it is better for everyone else to meet while I am gone, that's cool.

Also, since a couple of you asked and I will miss it, the windward LLL meeting is the 4th Weds of every month at 10am... Queen Liliuokolani Childrens Center, near Kam Hwy on Haiku Road. So this month that means May 26. Hope you can all make it. We have fun, lively meetings.

Hope no one else has that lobster look going this evening, but mostly I hope all your sweet precious babies are well. I love meeting new babies. I have the fever! :D

3_opihi

05-14-2004, 12:26 PM

I hope nobody's babes got burned. It was the whole cloudy day thing that threw us off. Kobe got pretty burned, but thats his own fault since he refuses to wear sunblock. The Hapa skin didn't hold up for him this time, so hopefully he'll start wearing it.

Anyway, June 7, won't work for me. Maybe the next week. Not sure what the date is, but Wed., Fri., or weekends are best for us. I was thinking Nuuanu park would be nice, or Kapiolani would be nice too. And its in town, so Earthmama, Siddie and Mom2noah won't have to go very far. So just let me know what you all want to do.

Mommiska, what's up with you? When are you getting in, because we'd like to plan this at a time when you could join us.

Anyways, I had a really great time with you all. Everyone has amazingly sweet and adorable children (or teenagers). It was AWESOME to talk about homebirth, nursing and cloth diapers with people again. Really awesome! I hope I see some of you at LLL, or at least again in June.

kama'aina mama

05-14-2004, 07:25 PM

Okay... If we stick to Wednsdays... that means the 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd or 30th.

I nominate the 16th for the following reasons:
I won't be here the 2nd nor will Mommiska.
The 9th is the day after she gets in.. which make meeting for a play date a stretch but could work.
The 23rd will be LLL on Windward side and I think several of us want to go to that.
The 30th.. again, I think it would be nice to include Mommiska if possible, plus that is getting close to the 4th of July.. some people might be traveling for the holiday.

MarineWife

05-14-2004, 11:51 PM

I didn't get sunburned but Ryan sure did. He refuses to wear sunscreen, too. Maybe this will teach him. Ethan got a little red on one cheek and his chin but it doesn't seem to be bothering him. I was worried because the docs here make such a big deal about keeping baby out of the sun. I don't look like I got any sun. :(

Kama'aina, Thanks so much for the nice comments about my ds. I have to admit I always get a little nervous when he opens his mouth. He likes to tell people all of our business without thinking about how personal it is. I think he was bored at first but was alright once he decided to stay in the water. I'm not sure if I'll bring him next time. If it's alright with everyone here, I may let him invite a friend. Otherwise, I might let him stay home.

Earlier in June is better for me. My dh is deploying in July so he gets block leave from June 18-30 and I don't know what we'll do (although at this point we probably won't go anywhere because it would be such short notice). As far as days, Tuesdays and Thursdays are not good for me. Weekends are fine.

05-15-2004, 12:31 AM

Buzz's is still there? Wow!

You all should have gone and thrown some leis at my old house (864 Alapaapa Drive). You know, like some kind of sacred ground or something! Hee hee.

Sorry I keep intruding!

Mommiska

05-15-2004, 04:04 AM

Hi all - since we're leaving in a bit over 3 weeks' time, I thought I'd better check back in here if I had any hope of meeting you guys!

Your outing sounds like fun...

The 16th probably would be the best day for me to meet with you guys, if you want to stick to Wednesdays. At a push, I could try to do the 9th, but we get in around 9 pm the night before, after travelling for 20+ hours from Scotland, so the morning might not be doable (and afternoons are probably nap times...).

My brother is getting married on Friday, 11 June (the reason we are coming), so the second week is better for me, for obvious reasons.

Hope something works out - I'll keep checking in. :)

kama'aina mama

05-15-2004, 04:07 AM

Parismaman... oh yeah! Going strong! Clinton has eaten there. Ditto Michelle Pfeiffer (who has a place in Lanikai) and Adam Sandler. My visiting friends love to eat there and everytime (cuz we're dumb) we panic when we remember that it is strictly cash there.

3_opihi

05-15-2004, 12:14 PM

The 16th would be best for us. We're going out of town as of the 24th.

MarineWife

05-17-2004, 07:48 PM

Ok, I think I'm getting in trouble here. So many threads and so little time and I should probably just keep my piehole shut anyway. Sorry, that's off topic.

kama'aina mama

05-17-2004, 07:50 PM

Well... my face is a good news/bad news joke. The bad news is I'm peeling and I might get to do it twice. The good news is it will probably all be over before my nieces wedding the 29th! (I hate looking scuzzy in pics!)

3_opihi

05-17-2004, 08:06 PM

it's all about exfoliation, hon...

MarineWife

05-17-2004, 08:08 PM

It's not fair. I didn't get any sun!

kama'aina mama

05-17-2004, 08:13 PM

Next time we'll take turns with the baby so you can sun a bit.

mamamaya... I don't like to rush the peeling. It can be very tender underneath. And much redder!

MarineWife

05-17-2004, 08:16 PM

I was thinking about wearing my bathing suit next time but don't know how I'd nurse. I'm not sure I'm ready to show all that skin yet anyway. I'm still wearing my maternity clothes. Who ever came up with the lie that you lose the weight faster if you bf? All the ladies I know that ff are skinny minnies in 2 months and here I am still 25 lbs overweight. I haven't lost a thing since Ethan was a month old. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

MarineWife

05-17-2004, 08:20 PM

I got another one. Sorry. You'd think I'd put all of this in one post but they come to me in separate flashes. How much is a gallon of organic milk at Down to Earth? That's the name of the store in Kailua, right? I drink a ton of milk. We go through at least 2 gallons a week. I'm totally freaking out over all the stuff they give to cows and don't believe for a second that it doesn't get into their milk and isn't harmful to us.

kama'aina mama

05-17-2004, 08:30 PM

I don't know.

3_opihi

05-17-2004, 08:59 PM

actually, I don't think Down to Earth sells milk. Supposedly they don't sell any animal products.

You can get organic milk at Foodland in Kaneohe. I think its like 5.99.

kama'aina mama

05-17-2004, 09:03 PM

They have a dairy case and I know they have yoghurt.

kama'aina mama

05-17-2004, 09:06 PM

Just called them... $4.59/ half gallon

MarineWife

05-17-2004, 09:38 PM

Oh gee thanks. Why didn't I think of that myself? LOL

kama'aina mama

05-17-2004, 09:51 PM

I don't know! :rotflmao

MarineWife

05-20-2004, 07:57 PM

I've got a question for you guys. Since you all seem to be into natural living and homebirthing and such, how do you handle situations when pg friends are having almost every single medical intervention to a pg that you can think of? I have one friend who's being induced a week early and the only reason she can give me is that her OB doesn't want to have to work on the holiday weekend. Her edd is june 1st. I have another friend who said she just found out she has some sort of blood disorder, doesn't know what it is (?), and her OB said she won't let her go past her due date but that doesn't seem to have anything to do with the blood disorder. I ask them questions and try to gently suggest that maybe induction isn't necessary but I don't think they listen at all. I just don't understand that way of thinking. I know that they love their babies and want the best for them but it's getting harder and harder for me to not say something nasty. I'm frustrated to the point that I almost feel like not being friends with them anymore. Isn't that awful?

BTW, I've subscribed to this thread but don't seem to get notifications of new posts. I do get notifications from other threads I've subscribed to. Are you all having the same problem?

twopeasinpod

05-27-2004, 11:05 PM

twopeasinpod

05-27-2004, 11:11 PM

MarineWife

05-27-2004, 11:36 PM

Are we all planning to get together again on the 16th at Nuuanu park?

siddie

05-28-2004, 03:35 AM

Yes, I can't wait. I am marking my calender. We love Nuuanu. Can we make it a potluck again? I am sorry I missed out on all of the delicious food and fun last time. My ds is finished with school and we are taking all summer to have fun! :love

Mommiska, you are adventurous to find a playgroup halfway around the world. Looking forward to meeting you!

Angie676

05-28-2004, 04:56 AM

May my son and I join you for the June meeting? I generally just post on the BF'ing boards but happened across this thread. I wish I would have seen it last month!

3_opihi

05-28-2004, 12:36 PM

We'll be there. But Kobe will be at school.

mom2noah

05-28-2004, 02:50 PM

mom2noah

05-28-2004, 02:52 PM

Ah...I wish I could make it. My best friend is getting married in California on the 12th and I am in the wedding :) I hope you all have lots of fun. Hopefully we can make this a monthly thing.

MarineWife

05-28-2004, 05:15 PM

Of course Angie. The more the merrier. I think bringing food is a great idea. I'll have to see what my dh wants to make (he's the cook around here and loves to make food for others).

I have a request but please feel free to say no if anyone is at all uncomfortable with this. These meetings are supposed to be for us and our children first. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone knows if dogs are allowed at Nuuana and, if so, if anyone would mind if I brought mine. He's a 90 lb doberman so he looks very intimidating but he's just a big baby. He's very gentle and sweet and he doesn't jump around. He has never been aggressive toward anyone. The worst he would probably do is lick someone's hands and face because he knows that little kids usually have sweet stuff on them. So, if they allow dogs at Nuuanu, I'd like to bring him but will totally understand if anyone feels uncomfortable about it. Just let me know.

Mamamaya - We should try to schedule some times on the weekends so that Kobe can come, too.

Mommiska

06-02-2004, 03:45 PM

Hi everyone! We are getting excited about our trip! I've spent today (when I could put ds down and have him be happy for a few minutes!) trying to tidy/clean the house. It's funny - I live with it being fairly cluttered, but right before we go away, I always try to de-clutter (at least a bit)...there something about the idea of coming back to a cluttered house when you are jet-lagged that is way too depressing...

Anyway - it sounds like you are all planning to meet at Nuuana on the 16th? What time do you meet? I have a 'Rough Guide to Hawaii' and it gives directions to a Nuuana Pali State Park - I'm assuming that is the right place?

I'm excited about getting the chance to meet some MDC mamas. :D

MarineWife - not sure how others feel about dogs, but we don't mind them. :)

3_opihi

06-02-2004, 03:50 PM

Mommiska - glad you can make it :D

Don't go to Nuuanu Pali State Park. It's defintely not there - although its close. I'll put dierctions up later this week, when I figure out the name of the street you turn on from the Pali Highway. It's really easy to get to from Waikiki (where I'm assuming you're staying).

I think we are gong to try and meet at 10:00? Yes? No? Anybody?

I don't mind the dog. Kobe is terrified, but he won't be there, so it doesn't matter.

MarineWife

06-02-2004, 04:47 PM

10:00 is fine with me. I'll need directions, too. I haven't looked it up but I'm afraid I may have gone along with Mommiska if you hadn't said anything, mamamaya.

I need your help, if I could get it. I think my dh is getting tired of AP. He's been making comments lately that he doesn't understand why we have to hold Ethan all the time and at what age we are supposed to stop. I told him there is no set age for when a child won't need so much attention. It's all individual to the child. Ethan is only 4 and half months old anyway. His comment was, "Do we stop when he's 5 years old and clingy." I explained to him that all the research now shows that, contrary to popular belief, babies that are attended to more are less clingy, more secure and more independent as they get older. I don't think he truly bought it, though. So, I was hoping that I could get him together with some other AP families so that he could meet Dads who truly believe in AP also. He is leaving in the beginning of July for a 6 month deployment and so has 2 weeks of leave from June 18-30, I think. I was hoping that some of you and your families might be willing to get together with us either on a weekend or some time during his leave. We could meet at a beach or a park or plan a hiking trip to one of the falls or something like that. Really anything you would be up for would be fine for me. I'm just desparate to get him a different perspective from what he's used to and show him that I'm not the only one who thinks this way.

Thanks so much.

Angie676

06-02-2004, 06:27 PM

I need directions too!

We don't mind dogs, at all. My son loves them.

Alysia - My son was VERY clingy until almost exactly 6 months. At that point, he could stay sitting up by himself, move a bit, and assert his independence more. If we both make it to the park, you'll see he's very independant. However, he is also very high-energy :) SO... you may not want to use him as an example for your husband!

siddie

06-02-2004, 10:03 PM

10:00 is great. Take Pali Hwy to Puiwa Road turn R if you are coming from the Waikiki/south side. From Waikiki it is the turn just after the one for Queen Emma's Summer Palace. The park is easily visible once you are on Puiwa Road. Turn L if you are coming from Kailua/Kaneohe. I don't mind the dog either but I think the sign posted at the park is the standard one that says no fires, camping, dogs, alcoholic beverages, etc. Does anyone have a 2-5+ yo who likes riding toys? My ds (4) loves to ride his scooter so I usually have it in the car and he will ride it down on the tennis/bb court.

MarineWife

06-02-2004, 10:09 PM

Thanks Angie. I was just reading in my Dr. Sears book that once babies start sitting up by themselves they become more content to play by themselves. Unfortunately, Ethan turns 6 months on July 13 and my dh leaves the week before. He is still a lap baby now.

Siddie - I haven't checked yet but I figured there were no dogs allowed. Figured I didn't have anything to lose by trying. What's the point in having a park if you can't take your dog to it?

mom2noah

06-03-2004, 04:08 AM

Alysia, I just wrote a long response and it got deleted :( I will try again..

When Noah was born I began to parent in the way that felt most natural to me. It wasn't until I picked up a Sears book that I realized there was a term for my particular style, Attachement Parenting.

When Noah was a babe he wanted to be held all the time. It didn't matter who was holding him, until he got hungry, lol. He didn't want to sit in a stroller, or lay in a crib, or even on a blanket with me nearby. Thank goodness for slings, what a lifesaver! I wore Noah while I was out shopping. I wore him around the house doing dishes, vacuuming, playing computer, talking on the phone etc. When he was fussy and didn't want to nap or nurse I would pop him in and go for a long walk, or play some music and dance. He was content to snuggle up warm and cuddly and just lay there. He liked to lay on my right side which I believe is because he could hear my heart beat. Sometimes I would be annoyed. Why won't he just lay on the blanket and play with his gym so I can just finish making myself lunch? But now I realize that I miss those days when he was so little and just lay there in my arms.

What a difference a few months make. Noah is 9 months and a completly different child. He is a very busy, busy bee. He's incredibly independent. He is much too busy exploring every nook and cranny and trying to eat every little dust bunny I accidently missed than to take time out to sit on my lap and read a story. When I take away something he's not supposed to have my little precious baby is starting to howl and throw tantrums. LOL, where did my baby go? He is practically walking and I realize every day that my little guy is growing up. When we are out most of the time he doesn't want to be in a sling. He is more content to sit up in his stroller, little hands clenched onto the bar, eyes drinking in the world. I run after him all day long and though he is exhausting, I love it. It's so exciting because every day he learns something new and I love witnessing his development and being a part of it. The games we play are so fun and I love his high pitched shreaks of laughter. When he is finally tired he still nurses down for a nap and I cherish those moments holding him and cuddling while he is still and content. He sleeps with us at night and I wouldn't change it for the world. Sometime DH complains about him being in our bed and sometimes even I get annoyed with the nightime nursing. But I think that he will only be a baby once and time is flying by. I don't want to miss a minute of it. Who cares if he sleeps with us until he is 3 or even 4 or 5? The time will come when he's ready to move on. The time will come when he doesn't want to play games or get kisses or is to embaressed to be seen in public with me, lol. I don't know many 20 year olds still sleeping with their parents.

Tell your DH to enjoy these few months while you can. Especially because he gets so little time with Ethan. When he returns Ethan will be crawling and cruising and maybe even walking and your DH will never get to hold him the same way he does right now.

I would love to take a trip to the falls with you sometime. It has always been one of DH's and my favorite places. He has Mondays and Tuesdays off so those work best. LMK if it'll work :)

mom2noah

06-03-2004, 04:12 AM

I also wanted to add that if you would like to borrow a sling, I have a bunch that I don't use often.

MarineWife

06-03-2004, 01:58 PM

I'm going to move my questions about my dh and AP to the other Oahu moms thread. Please follow me because I really appreciate ya'lls input.

Mom2Noah - My dh's block leave starts on the 18th so he will be available during the week. We should try to do something together during that time. I'll email you about it.

earthmama007

06-09-2004, 03:46 AM

Just wanted to see if we were all still available for the 16th? I hadn't heard in a while and I just wanted to remind each other. I am so forgetful. Anyhoo, I am looking forward to seeing and meeting you all soon. :sunshine

Angie676

06-09-2004, 06:48 AM

Our pack-out is that week but I'm pretty sure I'll still be able to make it. I may bring another friend I originally met online at pregnancy.org bulletin boards, too! Her daughter is the same age as Andrew (whoa, guess that's 16 months already).

MarineWife

06-09-2004, 01:35 PM

I've got the 16th marked on my calendar. 10 am at Nu'uanu park.

MarineWife

06-09-2004, 01:42 PM

Siddie (or anyone else), Do you know the full name of the park and who runs it? All I get when I do a search is the other state park. I was wondering if it's a city or county park instead.

Mommiska

06-09-2004, 04:46 PM

Hi - we are now in Hawaii! The trip was long (27 hours from leaving our house to arriving in our rental), but we are excited to be here. It is lovely, but very warm (duh...what did I expect?). Does no one have airconditioning? We have fans going in every room, and are thinking about going to buy some more...

We are staying on the North Shore - how long will it take us to get down to Nuunua? Will the directions posted earlier in thread get us there? I must have a look at a map...

Are we bringing a packed lunch, or bringing something to share? Let me know. I'm really looking forward to meeting some other MDC moms. :D

3_opihi

06-09-2004, 04:54 PM

It's a city park, MarineWife. It's really easy to get there. Just take the Pali Highway over the hill. When you get to Nuuanu (first town when you come over the hill) You will take a left on Puiwa St. It's a grassy park with a playground and tennis courts (they might be basketball courts, I'm not sure). If you want, I can meet you in the morning and you can follow me.

Mommiska -- Welcome, Aloha! You will have to use different directions to get there. Where on the North Shore are you? There's two ways to get there, depending on where you are. You could either take the H2 freeway to the H1 -- or you could just come down the windward side. I can give you more precise directions once I know where you are. It will probably take about half an hour to 45 minutes to get there, depending on traffic and where you are coming from exactly.

Hurray! I'm so glad we're doing this again. Can't wait to

Mommiska

06-09-2004, 05:11 PM

We're right on the Kam(something) Highway. We took Highway 1 to Highway 2 (which turned into 99) to get here last night. We are near Haleiwa (I think I've spelled that right).

Looking forward to meeting you all...

3_opihi

06-13-2004, 03:24 PM

Yeah,I would just go that route back into Honolulu. From the H1 take the Pali Highway exit (Highway 61) and go towards the mountains, or Kailua. When you get to Nuuanu, take a right on Puiwa. The park is right there, on the corner of Puiwa and Pali Highway.

Hope to see you there! I was just up on the North Shore yesterday,it's so beautiful there.

MarineWife

06-13-2004, 05:41 PM

Thanks Mamamaya. I finally just looked up the rules for the county parks. You can't have dogs at any of them unless they are service dogs or you have a special permit. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR Now I'm not sure if we'll be able to come anyway. Ethan got an eye infection Wednesday and then last night we had to take him to the ER at 2:00 am because he was bleeding from his ear! Turns out the infection has spread to his sinuses and his ear. He's on antibiotics and everything's supposed to be cleared up within 3 days so we shall see. He originally just had the infection in his right eye but it spread to his left eye yesterday and that was after treating the right eye for the prescribed 3 days. I don't want to expose anyone else to this so I probably won't make up my mind about coming until Wednesday morning.

Is everyone planning to bring food to share?

siddie

06-14-2004, 12:01 PM

Marienwife, I am sorry to hear Ethan is sick, I hope he feels better. Pick up a copy of today's (Mon.) Honolulu Advertiser. There is a big article on dog parks, there are several. They just opened a new one in Moanalua.

MarineWife

06-14-2004, 02:00 PM

Thanks Siddie. I know about the dog parks but can't go with Ethan. I don't know about the rules here but in Virginia you are not supposed to take young children in the dog parks and you can't let your dog in by himself.

kama'aina mama

06-14-2004, 02:06 PM

Mommiska... maybe you can do me a personal favor, if you are in/near Haleiwa. There is a store there, The Growing Keiki, 66-051 Kam Highway, Haleiwa ... they have bumper stickers that say "mom would go". If you can get by there and pick up 4 of them ($2.50/each) I would pay you for them Weds. I have been trying to get up there for ages and just can't seem to get it together. I want them for a woman at my church who just spent 3 weeks on the Hokulea and her family.

MarineWife... you said something before about a "special permit" for dogs. Have you looked into the rules and how hard that is/isn't to get?

MarineWife

06-14-2004, 02:12 PM

From what I understood from the city website the special permits are for dog shows not for personal use. Maybe I could apply for a permit and say that I'm showing my dog to you guys. LOL

kama'aina mama

06-14-2004, 06:02 PM

I wonder... I have no idea which parks have what rules, but almost any time I am at any local park I see a dog or two. On Sundays there is a group that sets up to practice for dog shows at the park catty-corner from Castle Hospital... we call it Dinosaur Park but I know it has a Hawai'ian name.

MarineWife

06-14-2004, 09:20 PM

I've seen dogs at the parks, too. The first time we went to Kailua Beach park I called to find out if we could bring our dog. I was told that lots of people bring dogs on leashes. I'm pretty sure though that they are not supposed to be there. The dog show practicers probably got a special permit. That was the one thing I read you could get a special permit for.

zaiahsbeauty

06-15-2004, 01:47 PM

are we getting together, i wouldnt mind! i have nothing else really to do since dh is out to sea. please update me! thanks

kama'aina mama

06-15-2004, 06:25 PM

Yes... for sure going to the park!

Angie676

06-16-2004, 12:16 AM

I'll be there!

Mommiska

06-16-2004, 02:32 AM

Kama - I've been to The Growing Keiki - very cute shop! I bought my two girls dresses for my brother's wedding there (our luggage with the children's clothes was lost and still hasn't been found). I've just logged on tonight (we were out all day yesterday replacing my glasses - my pocketbook was stolen out of our car on Sunday night and my glasses were in it - this has been some trip for things going wrong), and we were on the Big Island today and just got home.

The Growing Keiki doesn't open until 10 am, so I couldn't make it to bring the bumper stickers down tomorrow. But I need to go back there (I'm hoping she'll re-do my receipt, as my receipt for the girls' dresses was in my stolen bag, and I need that for the airline to reimburse me), so I'd be happy to get the bumper stickers for you then and mail them down to you...

Looking forward to meeting you all! I need something nice and relaxing to do with my kids tomorrow. :D

kama'aina mama

06-16-2004, 02:50 AM

Oh lordy! What age are your girls again? I might be able to throw some clothes at ya for the rest of your trip. I will PM you my phone number.

Angie676

06-16-2004, 05:05 AM

Argh! Won't be able to contribute to the pot-luck, most likely. Too crazy at my house to fix food...

I'm bringing a friend, for sure!

MarineWife

06-16-2004, 12:11 PM

Just wanted to let y'all know we won't be there. Ethan still isn't feeling well and yesterday Ryan and I both woke up with the stirrings of colds. I'm so bummed. Y'all enjoy and, hopefully, we'll be there next time.

Mommiska - Ugh! That's not fun at all. Hope you can relax and enjoy yourself today.

Mommiska

06-16-2004, 12:30 PM

Thanks for the offer, Kama - we should be OK. My SIL brought a bunch of clothes that my niece had outgrown to give to my girls anyway, so between that and buying a few things courtesy of the airlines, we've been OK (assuming, of course, that they will be understanding when I explain why I don't have all of my receipts!).

earthmama007

06-16-2004, 01:50 PM

we should be there a little late. Also, no time for pot luck makings here. see you all soon.

mom2noah

06-17-2004, 12:19 AM

Did you all have fun? Wish I could have made it. Next month for sure.

Alysia, I hope Ethan is feeling better as well as the rest of you. Im in CA right now and Noah has had a fever the last 2 days. I had planned to go to Disneyland on Monday with my best friend and her two girls but had to cancel. That was a bummer. He woke up fever-free this morning so I think it was just some 24 hour bug. Or perhaps just from teething.

MarineWife

06-17-2004, 12:21 PM

Angie, I'm glad Noah is feeling better. I think Ethan's congestion and cough are finally starting to ease up. He didn't keep us up as much last night coughing. I've got some diapers to pickup from Stephanie of Mudpiebabies but I can't get them because we are all sick. Bummer! Oh, my dh goes on leave tomorrow so we should try to plan a day out. We tried going to the Moanalua (sp?) Falls last weekend but it was too muddy and slippery. I didn't feel comfortable walking through there with Ethan so we didn't make it to the falls. We only made it as far as the little stream you have to cross. How did you do it with Noah?

mom2noah

06-17-2004, 01:28 PM

Well it was pretty darn muddy the day we went. The trick is supportive shoes with good traction. DH had Noah on his back. He is much more sure-footed than I am. I would be too nervous to carry him if we were hiking, even if it weren't muddy. And the funny thing is, the day we went there were tons of other families wiht babies. Most had the framed backpack carriers and I also saw a few younger babies in Bjorns. I noticed that it was all men carrying the babies, I guess those women were nervous too! Maunawili has always been a favorite for DH and I, and it's almost never like that. It's been raining so much more than it used to. In 6 months when your DH gets back maybe it'll be less muddy and we can all go together.

I'm jealous that you got diapers from Stephanie! I missed out on herr last stocking. Though I did order some Benjamuffins recently. I had never heard of them until you mentioned it. I'm always on the search for nighttime diapers. I ususally use disposables at night because I am sick and tired of leaks.

MarineWife

06-17-2004, 03:56 PM

The only thing we had to carry Ethan in was the sling, which I was using. I did not feel comfortable at all walking across that stream and then up the hill through more mudd. I didn't feel comfortable letting Sean carry Ethan either. He would just forge on through without any worries while I'd be a nervous wreck the entire time. I'm a bit too overprotective, maybe. That's what Ryan says anyway.

The only time I ever had a nighttime leak with cloth was when I tried using an AIO. I always had not just leaks but full blow outs with the sposies night and day. Maybe it's the cover you are using that's allowing the leaks.

MarineWife

06-17-2004, 08:32 PM

A bit early, but, who is planning to go to the Windward LLL meeting? I'm hoping we'll be well enough by then so we can go.

mom2noah

06-18-2004, 12:11 AM

Yes, I wouldn't feel safe with a sling either. We used an ABC that allows us to wear him on our back like a backpack.

We are getting leaks because DS still nurses all night and I cannot find anythingg absorbant enough for my super soaker. Fuzzibunz worked but they left red marks on his legs. I do have two diapers I like but if I go more than two days without washing then I use a disosable. Lucikly now that Noah is eating solids we are past the extremely explosive blowout stage.

earthmama007

06-18-2004, 03:16 AM

I have only had problems with AIO as far as leaks go. We use a DSQ dipe with Nikky's wool covers. Never had a leak. that is just my .02.

We plan on going to LLL if everyone else is. :)

mom2noah

06-19-2004, 12:34 AM

Can someone give me directions to LLL? Was it 10:00?

MarineWife

06-19-2004, 12:48 AM

Angie, Do you know where Windward Mall is? If you get on the Kam highway heading to the North Shore you turn right on the same road that the mall is on, Haiku Road. You'd go left to get to the mall. Just a short ways up on the left is the Queen Lili'Uokalani Children's Center, 46-316 Haiku Rd, Kaneohe. That's where the meetings are. I drove past it the first time I went and had to turn around. It's at 10 am.

What constitutes a super soaker or heavy wetter? I posted this question on the diaper board but didn't get a response. Sometimes I feel like that board is more for people to talk about their CD addictions rather than help anyone with a question. I think Ethan is a heavy wetter because he has several diapers that he soaks right through after one pee even with a doubler or extra soaker or whatever you call it in there. He also nurses through the night. We put him in a large Cloth Baby diaper with a sugarbums fleece cover and don't have any problems even though he wakes up soaked. I tried a Sugar Peas wool cover at night once and the moisture wicked through so I haven't tried wool again at night. I do put him in wool during the day when he naps and haven't had any problems.

JennInSeattle

06-19-2004, 01:43 AM

What constitutes a super soaker or heavy wetter?

I'm sorry that no one was helping! I try to but man I don't have enough time! I found that when Nathan hit 5-6 months he stopped being such a heavy wetter, it's like his world opened up when he started to crawl and be mobile (he started crawling at 5 months) and nursing was no longer a priority! So I just want to encourage you and let you know that he may lighten up still! As for the SugarPeas wool you used, was it wool flannel? Do you know? When was the last time it was washed and (more importantly) lanolized? As for peeing through to the outside of a fitted diaper, Nathan's a light wetter these days but a single pee goes to the outside of a fitted diaper. It usually wets 1/4 or so of the front of the diaper - two pees and he should definitely be changed. I usually change after he's peed only once. Let me know if you meant something else and I missunderstood!

Oh and back to the original question.. a heavy wetter to me is one who can't use anything but hemp and needs 2-4 doublers with a super heavy hemp diaper at night. But that's my interpretation! The bottom line is if you're finding what you have isn't enough then you have a heavy wetter to you and you have to look for something more absorbant no matter what label you give your baby. Let me know if you need some suggestions for more absorbant fitteds/AIO's, etc. :D

kama'aina mama

06-19-2004, 03:05 AM

Mom2 Noah... where are you coming from again? Over H3? North on Kam Hwy, but I think Marine Wife reversed it. LEFT on Haiku Rd. towards the mountains. It is barely a half block up on the left.

I plan to be there.

3_opihi

06-19-2004, 03:01 PM

Mom2Noah-

The fastest way to get there would be to take the H1 to the Likelike. Once you come over the hill, get on the Kahekili Hwy, North towards Kahaluu. Once you are on the Kahekili, the 3rd light will be Haiku Rd. Take a L. Its the 3rd driveway on the L, Queen Liliokaiulani Childrens Center.

Here I'll write it out step by step:

H1 North
Likelike to Kaneohe, take the Kahekili exit
Kahekili
3rd light turn L on Haiku Rd.
3rd driveway on the left

Anyways, I won't be there, I'm working at Kobe's preschool. But have fun everyone!

MarineWife

06-20-2004, 12:06 AM

Oh, I did get it reversed didn't I. I knew it was a left and I didn't even catch my mistake. :D I wasn't sure if that was the Kam there or not. If you go far enough, it turns into the Kam, right? Is it 83 or does follow the Kam through town?

Sorry I won't see you there Mamamaya. I was going to bring my sugarpeas for you to have a look at. I've got laryngitis now but feel much better. Ethan and Ryan are feeling better so we should be able to go.

kama'aina mama

06-20-2004, 02:27 AM

Thank HEAVENS for mamamaya! I had the left correct, but I mixed up Kam Hwy for Kahekili. It is right off Kahekili, a few blocks from Kam... for those of you keeping score at home.

Also, Mamiska sent me the bumper stickers I asked her for. Thank you!!! I love the drawing your DD made for me!

Last, but never least... I am really, really grateful to the two mamas who told me that it made them happy to see me nursing B at the park on Weds. At almost 4 I don't do it away from home much these days.. largely because she is usually so 'go-go-gadget' that it doesn't come up, but also because I have become a little self concious about it. Thank you both, very much! That was a much needed boost!

mom2noah

06-20-2004, 04:48 PM

Thanks for the directions!

So it is this Wednesday at 10?

MarineWife

06-20-2004, 07:43 PM

Yes, this Wednesday at 10 am.

Kama'aina, I'm so glad you got some positive comments.

SAHMinHawaii

06-22-2004, 04:31 AM

Hi everyone. MarineWife invited me over to your tribe. :) My name is Jessica and i am 24 years old. My husband is from Mililani but his family lives on the north shore now. He is also in the army now and we have been stationed here 4 years and we have 2 yrs left. He is currently in Afghanistan. I have two daughters. One is 27 months and the other is 2.5 months. We just recently switched to cloth diapers for the new baby. My older one is potty trained now. But i am so glad i switched finally. LOL We are a happy go lucky, AP, family bed, EBF, Cding family. :) I am very happy i found this board. It is hard to meet other local moms with similar parenting styles. I look forward to getting to know you all. Also i am in Mililani. I was supposed to start a playgroup two weeks ago but things got hectic. My FIL was diganosed with brain cancer. :bawl So things have been put off. But i would love to get together. I am very lonely with my dh being gone. Anyway ttys. :love

earthmama007

06-22-2004, 03:36 PM

Hello Jessica! Glad you found us. Sounds like you have had a rough time. How long has your hubby been away? I am so sorry! It must be very hard for you. ((((HUGS))))
:love

MarineWife

06-22-2004, 03:54 PM

Welcome Jessica. I'm glad you decided to come over.

mom2noah

06-22-2004, 03:56 PM

Welcome Jessica! Thanks for coming over. I know how you feel in a sorts. My husband is not away, but I miss my family and friends on the mainland terribly. While I do have some friends with babies, they don't share the same parenting values as me. That's why I love this group.

While I know its far for you, maybe you can come to LLL tomorrow?

SAHMinHawaii

06-22-2004, 07:22 PM

Thanks for the offer but it is a long drive for me. I've never been to a LLL meeting. Do you have to pay memberships?

My dh left March 25, 9 days after moving into our new house. 11 days after he left i gave birth. So he hasn't met Allison yet.

MarineWife

06-22-2004, 07:49 PM

You don't have to pay anything to go to the meetings. They might ask you to bring a snack sometimes. Check out the link below. There is a meeting on the Leeward side in Kapolei.

http://www.lllusa.org/web/WebHI.html

earthmama007

06-22-2004, 10:13 PM

OMGness! I am so sorry. I get together with a mom in Pearl City a few times a month. PM me if you are interested in joining us. I have a 3yo and 14mo.

MarineWife

07-03-2004, 05:40 PM

Hi all. Are we planning another get together soon? I missed the last one and heard it was rained out so it's high time for another. I don't mind going to the other side of the island. It would get me out and about more.

Mothra

07-04-2004, 05:34 AM

I'm here! I'd love to meet all of you. Our car isn't here yet, but we have a rental until next Sunday and our car should be here by next Thursday. We expect it a little sooner. Anyway, I live on Hickam but I'll go anywhere. I open a mean bag of blue corn chips, so potluck is fine with me!

earthmama007

07-05-2004, 08:13 PM

Hey, glad you made it! We are on Hickam too. I am not sure if I told you that before. I hope you aren't too stressed. I know moving takes a lot of of you. If you need anything, just PM me and I can give you my number. ;)

Hey Mama!

07-05-2004, 08:23 PM

Another Hickam momma here! I'd love to meet up with you all, lets pick a time and place :)

SAHMinHawaii

07-06-2004, 01:09 AM

army wife here but we dont live on base. We are in Mililani. I would love to get together.

kama'aina mama

07-06-2004, 01:46 AM

Second Wednesday works for me still... who want to pick a location?

MarineWife

07-10-2004, 06:04 AM

Is Wednesday on? Anyone think of a place?

siddie

07-10-2004, 10:56 AM

I'd love to make it this time. Ds had a doctor's appt last time and we ended up not getting out on time. The beach has been beautiful lately. Anyone up for Baby Mokapu across from Sea Life Park?

mom2noah

07-10-2004, 03:16 PM

I will definetly be there. Baby makapuu is DS's favorite place to go. It is very gentle and shallow there so that's where we go to swim.

i'd love to get together with everyone. I was plannning on going to LLL a few weeks ago but at the last moment I couldn't because it conflicted with DH's work schedule. The joys of one car :)

mom2noah

07-10-2004, 03:20 PM

I noticed there are a lot of Mililani people. if baby Makapuu is too far to drive, another option might be Magic island at Ala Moana. It is very gentle there because they have a wall blocking the waves. There is also grass and shade. It's a bit more central.

just throwing out ideas :

MarineWife

07-10-2004, 05:50 PM

I don't know what either of these places are. Are they waterparks for babies? Is there an admission fee? Is there stuff for older kids to do?

Hey Mama!

07-11-2004, 12:55 AM

I really don't know how to get to either of those places-could someone give me some directions? Would it be ok if I brought an extra kid?

SAHMinHawaii

07-11-2004, 01:12 AM

We could always meet at a park in Mililani? I know there are military folks here we could go to the pool on Helemano(towards the north shore). They have a nice pool with a separate kids pool. It is angled according to depth. We could each sign in non-military moms and kiddos? Or we could meet at a park. I am willing to drive someplace else. Ko o'lina is another option. It isnt crowded during the week. I cant wait to meet you all. :thumb

MarineWife

07-11-2004, 02:27 AM

I don't think I'll be able to drive very far with Ethan. He hasn't much felt like riding in the car lately and I don't like to drive with him crying. If you pick a place Leeward or near the North Shore I will not be able to come. But, please, don't feel like you have to find a place closer just for me. :)

mom2noah

07-11-2004, 04:25 PM

Alysia, they are beaches. Baby Makapu'u is a beach across from Sea Life Park. It is very gentle and shallow, perfect for babies! It's right when you come out of Waimanalo. Magic Island is the name of a park across from Ala Moana.

I wouldn't be able to do anything far. My DH has work at 1:30 so i would need to be back home by 12:30 for him to get to work. I live in Hawaii Kai.

MarineWife

07-11-2004, 05:06 PM

Angie, I have to admit that I don't know where Hawaii Kai is so I don't know what's far for you. I know where sea life park is so I should be able to find the Baby Makapu'u beach. I've been meaning to take my 13yo to sea life park but all he wants to do is lay around in his underwear and play video games. Isn't Ala Moana near Waikiki?

Mothra

07-11-2004, 06:45 PM

I'll go anywhere, and Wednesday is fine with me. I live on Hickam, but don't mind driving.

Hey Mama!

07-11-2004, 07:00 PM

Someone suggested Ko'Olina, anyone want to meet there? Is is doable for everyone? Or, did we already decide on a place?

MarineWife

07-11-2004, 09:03 PM

I think Ko'Olina is too far for me. Isn't that leeward between Honolulu and the North Shore?

mom2noah

07-11-2004, 09:25 PM

Alysia, Sea Life Park is about a 5-10 minute drive from my house. Very close :) And yes, AlaMoana is by Waikiki.

Mothra

07-11-2004, 09:27 PM

Well, if we're voting, I vote for Makapu'u. I love it over there and haven't been since we've been back. But like I said, I'll go anywhere.

SAHMinHawaii

07-11-2004, 10:55 PM

I really prefer Koolina over Makapu'u but i will anywhere. What time are we planning on meeting?

Hey Mama!

07-12-2004, 01:47 AM

I don't know how to get to Makapu'u so if we plan to meet there can someone give me idiot proof directions? :)

MarineWife

07-13-2004, 08:01 PM

I vote for Makapu'u at around 10 or 11 am. Anyone else?

earthmama007

07-13-2004, 08:13 PM

I vote for Ko'olina but will go to Makapu'u (never been). Ko'olina is a tuffy because you have to get there so early for parking. The beaches don't have any shade either. It is my favorite place. Where is Makapu'u???

kama'aina mama

07-13-2004, 08:14 PM

Okay...Mapquest to Makapu'u State Beach (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?ovi=1&zoom=9&mapdata=IdYv7LHke6wyCbMuuNK8IbVIHawSsLiMh%2bugomV2 gvzq6QD9LQ1Rg9SLnsVsgyH0ijNdy8rBuUIpQ4LMCe%2f8U6K9 ECZvbxrTPotNfRjaMQDxtJXNLOW4BYzduthb2XL3uFIV8xbLbo ecZ9tG%2fCWSjTWklAjtfghOsRe%2bxjnvcLXvW%2fi4jHwGMz 3XtDLwGfTdSuwQI%2b6qPnj11dTm1GpdzoNMx4D5LCYwxi2h72 XUzUjMZnQy6pxxxomMZmVHrOgYIXqt4ychacXQab5%2bQfeRHn cG1NXCVWGERYlIxaJeVcVHwIJVxaNwVOBUN8Ef%2bbe0FUy%2b EfABvHEPneWRbz0SNyLxycYXYIWR74AHbt1A7pWTxSjshAQO7K JOaakchnYwBo8x%2bpaS0LtZ4KW9DnVWWcAq%2bxzxHEGK%2bT uiddHIYNQIPGTzVP%2bdW0y5l7gMq%2fyglp34ETrv9n5p7NTB 58VtZSKfd9ZOu4KvsqmpMdC6kswmIzCDi2ViiA%3d%3d)
41-095 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo (A little south of Sea Life Park)

I will try to be there at 10am. Can someone who has been there before give us an idea of any landmark or shady spot or some other feature we can use as an easy to find meeting place?

Hey Mama!

07-13-2004, 11:24 PM

I won't be able to make it, dh needs the car tomorrow. Hopefully I can next month. Have fun girls! :thumb

Mothra

07-14-2004, 02:01 AM

I can't go, either. We're going camping tomorrow night and I have to spend all day working to get ahead so I can take the next few days off. Have fun! Maybe next month.

MarineWife

07-14-2004, 12:03 PM

Ok, roll call. Who can/is going today? Should we try to pick a spot there to meet?

kama'aina mama

07-14-2004, 01:31 PM

I'm sorry. DH is home sick and I need to twist his arm and drag him to a doctor in a bit. I have to beg off. I need to get him better so we can fly to the Big Island as planned on Friday. Take care everyone.

mom2noah

07-14-2004, 04:48 PM

Sigh...I wasn't able to make it. DS is cutting a new tooth and was up ALL night long. We are exhausted. hope you all had fun.

MarineWife

07-14-2004, 05:50 PM

I didn't go because I didn't think anyone was going. Was I wrong?

MarineWife

07-15-2004, 01:34 PM

OK, should we try this again? This weekend or next week? I'm free any day except Wednesday next week.

Also, does anyone know what's going on with the Windward LLL meeting this month. Is it still on as usual? Melanie said at the last meeting she might not be there because of her thyroid.

RImomma

07-16-2004, 11:20 PM

I currently live in Honolulu.
I'm looking for some other moms in the area.
I have a 16 month old son.

MarineWife

07-29-2004, 01:38 PM

Annie,

I'm here. What would you like to do and when? I'm pretty open to anything as long as the drive isn't too long. I love the beach so we could meet at Kailua Beach Park again, if you'd like. If not that, another park or beach or just about anything. We could go shopping at Down to Earth, although that might not be much for your older kids. Ethan likes it because everyone there is so nice and friendly. The only days so far that aren't good for me are today and tomrrow and the 4th and the 10th of August.

3_opihi

07-29-2004, 01:38 PM

RIMomma - I have a 17 month old son, and a 4 year old. I would love to get together anytime. Just PM me. I live on the windward side.

Does anybody want to get together still? I'm thinking about trying for another park day- maybe at Kapiolani, that way we'll know the weather will be good. So...no pressure or anything...I'll just post the location and time that we'll be at the park like a day or two before, and if ya come ya come. If not, maybe next time. Since its getting close to the weekend, I was thinking about something late next week. I'll let you all know when its closer to the date.

I also wanted to add, that if anyone on the
North shore/Mililani area wants to do something, I'm up there frequently for my prenantals. So just let me know.

So hopefully I'll get to meet some of the new people on this thread, and see everybody else too :)

BTW, how's everyone doing?

3_opihi

07-29-2004, 01:46 PM

Alysia- that is so weird. We just double posted. We must be on the same wavelength or something!

Anyways, yeah we could go to Down to Earth while Kobe is at school next week. I was thinking of possibly trying for a park day on Friday. But I'm not sure what the exact date is. Is Waikiki too far for you? Otherwise we could go wherever. I don't really care. The only dates that won't work for me are the 5th & 10th.

So, I have to say...we went to the Humane Society yesterday. The only dogs they had were pitbulls and they weren't sure of their temperments around small children. So we ixnayed the whole dog thing and got 2 cats. Kobe has decided to name his Felix Optimis Hot Shot Galvitron. I wonder how we are going to fit all that on the ID tag? :LOL

veggiemama2003

07-29-2004, 09:53 PM

A few of us are talking about starting up a weekly play date at one of the local parks in Mililani, probably on Thursdays. If anyone is interested, email me privately and I'll send you the information on where and when.

Hope to see some of you there! :)

Aloha, Karen

veggiemama2003

07-29-2004, 09:54 PM

SAHMinHawaii

07-30-2004, 01:45 AM

I was going to start a playgroup called Playdate in the Park. I live down in the new part of Launani Valley(past Oceanic cable in mililani tech park). But that same week we were supposed to start my FIL was diagnosed with terminal cancer so i needed time to think. BUt i would defintely be interested. I love our park, it is nice and big with benches. Very nicely landcaped and no one is there during the day. I would love to meet up. We go to the park so many times a week my dd woul love others to play with. Have you been to the park down here? I may not be able to go for 2 wks though. My dh is in afghanistan and actually on his way back for 2 wks of R&R. But i will keep in contact with you so we can go. :)

MarineWife

07-30-2004, 11:01 PM

Mamaya,

That is weird. I was upset when I got my email notice and it was two posts after yours. I guess that was because we posted at the same time. I think you'll be paying for extra lines on the cat's id tag. LOL

Anyway, I could try Waikiki. I just don't want to get stuck somewhere that I can't pull over with Ethan screaming in his car seat. So far, I have not been able to predict how he will be. Most times he's fine but every once in a while he just hates it. I don't know Waikiki very well so you'd have to give me very specific directions. One thing I'd love to do if I'm going to be there is go to the Aquarium. Ethan loves looking at our fish so I bet he'd love that place, too.

You'll have to be more specific about Kapiolani because I don't know where that is in relation to me. I am terrible with direction.

MarineWife

07-30-2004, 11:54 PM

Concerts at the zoo. Here's something else I'd like to do if anyone is interested.

http://www.honzoosoc.org/calendar.htm

MarineWife

08-01-2004, 12:34 PM

In case you haven't seen it, I've started a thread for World Breastfeeding Week on this board. Come check it out and let us know if you want to do something.

MarineWife

08-09-2004, 03:45 AM

Are we going to try to plan another get together or two? I drove to Ala Moana last Thursday and it was not pleasant so I want to stay in the Kailua/Kaneohe area.

Anyone up for Kailua Beach Park again?

lisapug

08-11-2004, 03:48 AM

Hi I'm new to this forum

I would love to meet other moms. My husband, baby 14 mos and I just moved to Makakilo Leeward 3 mos ago. I can get together anytime except Tue/Thur mornings.

Lis ;) a

lisapug

08-11-2004, 03:54 AM

Hi

How do you send a private message ? I might be interested in meeting in Millilani late Thur afternoons.

Lisa

earthmama007

08-11-2004, 02:31 PM

Click on the users name and that should do it or go to Member List at the top to find who you want to PM. :)

3_opihi

08-11-2004, 04:47 PM

Hey Alysia,

I could meet with you this week at Kailua beach, or next week for that matter...or the week after. Ok, you get my drift.

Annie

MarineWife

08-13-2004, 01:53 AM

Annie, Wanna try for Saturday or Monday?

mom2noah

08-13-2004, 04:24 PM

I'm game.

MarineWife

08-13-2004, 05:36 PM

How about tomorrow afternoon where we met before?

3_opihi

08-13-2004, 05:55 PM

Sure,
that sounds great. I'm going to hit a couple of garage sales in the morning, but my afternoon is open. How about if we meet on the grass down by Buzz's? Otherwise Makai will just keep trying to run into the ocean -- not much fun for me :(

MarineWife

08-13-2004, 10:07 PM

I like to hit the yard sales on Saturday mornings, too. I usually miss all the good stuff because they start so early. I've been trying to have my own yard sale to get rid of some junk but so far all I've done is create a pile of junk in my hall closet. I read somewhere that if you really want to clean out your clutter, not to bother with a yard sale. Just give it to charity and write it off on your taxes. I've been thinking of doing that instead because I always get calls from some charity or other wanting to know if they can pick stuff up.

Anyway, How is Saturday afternoon at 3:00 pm on the grass near Buzz's? I'll be there.

3_opihi

08-14-2004, 01:50 PM

Alysia~

i'll see you there at 3:00. and maybe noahsmom, too?

3_opihi

08-14-2004, 05:04 PM

Bad news...Dh just called and I have to pick him up @ 4:00 IN Waikiki. So I'll have to take a raincheck on today :(

I can still meet ya on Monday if you want. I'll be in Kailua anyway.

Sorry. I hope you get this in time.

MarineWife

08-15-2004, 02:48 AM

I had a wonderful afternoon. Kailua park was beautiful and the water was so calm I felt comfortable getting in it with Ethan. He loved it as long as I held onto him. I can't believe I don't go there every day.

Angie, Did you come? I looked for you but didn't see you.

Annie, I'd love to go again on Monday. I may even go tomorrow, too. We were there for a couple of hours and Ethan didn't fuss at all.

mom2noah

08-15-2004, 03:13 PM

I'm glad you had a good time Alysia. I didn't go because I thought it was something between you and Annie and didn't want to impose. But I would love to go with you soon. Noah loves the water.

MarineWife

08-15-2004, 07:47 PM

Oh, I thought you said you were coming. I'm sorry I didn't realize you thought it was just for us two. I only mentioned Annie because we had talked about it at the last LLL meeting and had decided we'd just plan something and if anyone else wanted to show up they could.

Do you want to try Makapu'u on Monday?

I think driving with Ethan might be getting better. I don't know if that's good or not. What's been happening lately is that he will cry for about 10 minutes and then stop. Sometimes he sort of "hmmmmmmmms", sometimes he just stops and sometimes he falls asleep. It's good for my ears that he's not crying so much but I'm afraid of what it means. It makes me sad.

3_opihi

08-15-2004, 09:24 PM

Hi guys,

We just got back from Kailua beach. I thought I would stop by and see if I could maybe catch you Alysia, but it was soooo crowded. It was also really windy and the big waves kept knocking over Makai and scaring me.

I would love to do Makapuu tomorrow. I hope I'm not invinting myself :innocent

mom2noah

08-15-2004, 10:16 PM

Ok, lets all do Makapuu :) What time is good for you folks? I live really close so anytime should be fine.

Alysia, what kind of music do you play? My dad made me a CD of mixed songs and it is quite often the ONLY thing that will calm DS down. I'll try to burn you a copy. I also load him up with toys hoping to distract him, lol. Sometimes when he's really tired nothing will work though. I know what you mean about it making you sad. It breask my heart to hear any baby crying.

MarineWife

08-15-2004, 11:01 PM

Late afternoon is best for me. I didn't make it to Kailua today because Ethan took a nap right when I was planning to go. I should've just gone anyway. It gets really crowded on the weekends. I had to drive around for awhile yesterday before I found somewhere to park. It's funny, though, I've only been there 3 or 4 times and as crowded as it gets I always see someone I know. Yesterday I saw the wife of the staff sargeant that works with my dh. I ended up sitting right next to her without realizing it until she came over.

Angie, I've tried all kinds of music and nothing seems to help. I've tried the classical station, a sort of Hawaiian reggae station (I think), rock, rap, a lullaby CD. I've also got toys for him and I used to have a thing pinned to the back of the seat for him to look at. None of it helps once he's upset. I think at least part of the problem is that he doesn't like laying back in the seat. He likes to sit up or stand.

MarineWife

08-16-2004, 03:59 PM

I assume there'll be a sign for Makapuu. I'll just drive until I get to Sea Life park and then start looking. The maps I have don't go that far south. grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

3_opihi

08-16-2004, 04:40 PM

Yeah, there will be a sign. If you go way up on a hill overlooking the ocean, next to the lighthouse, then you've gone too far.

What time are you going to get there? I was thinking between 2 and 3 o'clock. Do we want to go to baby Makapuu? Its much calmer there. Noahsmama will have to tell us how to get there, though. If I don't here anything I'll just go to regular Makapuu.

MarineWife

08-16-2004, 06:56 PM

Oh, I didn't realize there was a regular and a baby Makapuu. I was planning to leave about 2:30 so should be there around 3:00 or so, I think. I'm not really sure how long it will take me. I think I have a general idea of where it is.

MarineWife

08-16-2004, 07:21 PM

I just called Angie to get directions to baby Makapuu. She said it's before the regular Makapuu, right after the pier with the house on it. I'll be there.

MarineWife

08-23-2004, 06:02 PM

Are we going to get together for the beach again? I won't be able to do it until Friday. I can't believe how busy I am this week. Tomorrow is kid's day at the pool and Ryan has ice hockey practice at night. Wednesday is the LLL meeting and I have an appointment with a personal trainer at 5:00. Thursday I'm going out to Hickam.

3_opihi

08-23-2004, 06:22 PM

Hrmmm...I would love to, but tentatively. This weekend is Hiroshi and I's five year anniversary. He might have something scheduled on Fri. (Although I highly doubt it :eyesroll )

Its supposed to rain later this week and then there's supposed to be a big eastside swell coming in because of that tropical storm...

I'll definitely see you at LLL. And maybe we can go to the gym sometime? Talk to you soon.

Mothra

08-24-2004, 01:07 PM

I could probably do something Friday morning, but I have to be back on Hickam by 2:00 to pick up my son from school.

mom2noah

08-24-2004, 09:19 PM

What time is LLL? 10:00?

Mothra

08-24-2004, 10:26 PM

Nevermind. I won't have a car on Friday.

One of these days. I'll have a car Mon-Wed. for the next few weeks.

3_opihi

08-24-2004, 11:22 PM

Yep, its at 10.

MarineWife

08-28-2004, 08:02 PM

Annie, I hope you have a nice anniversary.

I was so exhausted Friday that I couldn't have even tried to do anything. This past week has been so hectic for me.

Since we were talking about honey and finger foods at the LLL meeting, I have a question. I picked up some organic cheerios type cereal for Ethan at the commissary Thursday. (Although, I don't really like the idea of him gettins used to eating those types of carbs, even if it is organic.) I didn't realize until I got it home that it is the honey nut flavor. Is this safe or not?

Whether it's safe or not, do any of you have any ideas of other finger foods? He's not eating much, still really only sweet potatoes. I've tried pieces of peach and banana but they are so slippery that he can't pick them up.

3_opihi

08-28-2004, 09:01 PM

Those should be fine, Alysia. As long as it isn't raw honey (like poured from a bottle, or uncooked) it should be ok.

Here are some finger foods that have worked for us:

peas
avocado
regular potatoes
rice
macaroni noodles
papaya
corn (actually I've usud pretty much any veggie, as long as it was boiled until very soft, and then cut into small pieces)
toast, broken into small pieces

I know there's more. I'll try to think about it and get back to you.

mom2noah

08-28-2004, 09:57 PM

NO, do not feed him those cheerios. You baby is way too young to be eating any form of nuts. Most peds recommend 2-3 years for nuts.

A few favorite finger foods around here are:
Toast strips
Watermelon in bite sized pieces
cheese in tiny pieces or shredded
cheerios
crackers
Gerber sweet potato puffs or wagon wheels in the carrot flavor
strawberries

That's all i can think of right now.

To be honest DS didn't really get into finger foods until he was almost 9 months and his pincer grasp had developed more. Before that he was trying to pick every thing up with his whole hand and had trouble making the food into his mouth.

Two really good sites for starting solids:
http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/
http://www.kellymom.com/nutrition/solids/index.html

MarineWife

08-28-2004, 11:58 PM

Oh, I hadn't even thought of the nut part. GRRRRRRRRRRr This is all so complicated. I'm beginning to wonder if it's really worth doing if it's so complicated. I mean, it seems to make sense to start giving babies solid food when they become interested. However, if it takes so much work and you have to eliminate this and wait on that and mash this, is it really time? OTOH, I don't know what else I could do. Ethan gets upset if everyone else is eating and he doesn't have something.

Mamaya, Do you mash the rice or do you just give a very well cooked piece.

Thanks for those sites, Angie. I have looked at the kellymom site but not the other.

MarineWife

08-30-2004, 08:37 PM

Anyone up for the beach or park this week?

Mamamaya, I do have a few hemp diapers if you want to take a look at them. They might too big for what you want.

mom2noah

08-30-2004, 10:14 PM

i don't think I'll be able to make it until the end of next week. Noah's birthday is on the 6th and we are throwing a big party. All the out of town guests are starting to arrive tomorrow so I will be pretty busy until they leave next week Wednesday.

RImomma

08-30-2004, 11:41 PM

We are looking for a babysitter? Does anyone else have a babysitter? If so how did you find them? Dh and I just want to be able to go out every now and then. We aren't looking for care every day.
Thanks
-meg

MarineWife

08-31-2004, 12:54 AM

Sounds like fun, Angie. You actually have people flying in?

Meg, I'm sorry. I don't have a babysitter.

3_opihi

08-31-2004, 03:32 AM

Happy Birthday Little Noah!!!

I could do something this week. I'll take a look at the fitteds. They might work. I tend to have huge babies. Both of them weighed 13 lbs by 4 weeks, and 21 pounds by 4 months.

Anyways, just let me know. Oh, and I was thinking of some other good finger foods. As for the rice, I usually make a short grain brown rice, and just use a little extra water to make it soft. (It gets sticky though, and some babies don't like that) I never worried too much about my kids eating really in the first year. I mean, yeah, I fed them, but I didn't really analyze it or anything. As long as it wasn't an allergen or choking hazard I pretty much let them go to town. I think its more important that they get the sensory experience of playing with their food--- exploring it, tasting and feeling it, learning how to feed themselves,ect...More than the whole perfect nutrition factor. I mean, we all know Ethan is getting good nutrition, lol.

~Here are the foods (I forgot to tell you what they were)
~Little tiny pieces of cooked salmon. Great for the EFAs.
~Blueberries (down to earth has some nice organic ones right now)

And I always get the organic Oaty-os from DTE. There isn't any wheat in them...

Wild Flowers

09-01-2004, 01:58 PM

Hi, I just found this board while looking for LLL meetings. My name is Valerie. :shy I have 2 daughters, Natalie 2 1/2 and Layla who is 3 months. I am a tandem nursing mom. This has to be really short because everyone is trying to climb in my chair, by everyone I mean Natalie, already holding Layla. I would like to meet other breastfeeding moms, or atleast some other moms who won't look at me funny for breastfeeding Natalie. I used to say that we cloth diaper, but Natalie is pretty much trained and we are trying infant potty training with Layla. I have to get going, can't type with both of them.
Valerie

earthmama007

09-01-2004, 04:31 PM

Welcome Valerie! I have a 3yo DS, 17 mo DD, and a little bean due at the end of Feb 2005. I am still nursing my 17mo. I think you have found the right place. Glad to see you here!
Nikki

3_opihi

09-01-2004, 06:45 PM

You're Pregnant!!!!!!!??!?!?!!

Whoohooo! Congratulations!

And welcome Valerie :love

Wild Flowers

09-01-2004, 07:12 PM

Thank you both. I have never actually met anyone who has nursed longer than a year. Is the LLL meeting here good? When I lived in GA, I was the only one there half the time and never saw a baby over 4 months. I stopped going when Natalie turned one. I would like to start going to one again, it is interesting nursing two. Congratulations, both of you, on being pregnant!! About 3 to 4 months? Into susposedly the nice part of pregnancy? I loved being pregnant with Natalie, no problems at all. Layla on the other hand, I was miserable the whole time. I hope you are both feeling well.
Valere

earthmama007

09-01-2004, 11:29 PM

Thanks~

I have had wonderful pregnancies. I am getting into the more fun stages now though. I felt the baby a week ago so that was nice.

mamamya, are you still seeing Lori and Ye? I was just wondering because you said you were having contact trouble before.

3_opihi

09-02-2004, 01:41 AM

No...I have no midwife at the moment. I'm not sure who we're going to go with. Are you going to use them again?

earthmama007

09-02-2004, 04:35 PM

Yes I am. I went for a few appointments already. They are traveling to India so I won't see them for about 6 weeks. She delivered my other two and we are extending our tour here so she can be our MW again. PM me and let me know what happened if you don't mind. I am sorry if I sent you in the wrong direction. :innocent

SAHMinHawaii

09-06-2004, 03:04 PM

You all live Windward right? I have never been to LLL meeting but from what i have read ya'll go to the kaneohe meetings. I nursed my dd until she was 26 months, she self weaned when the new baby was 1 month. So we tandemed for just that month. I am currently nursing my 5 month old as well. :)

kama'aina mama

09-07-2004, 11:42 PM

We have a pretty good LLL meeting, I think. I have the oldest nursling at 4 years old. Our leaders youngest son weaned sometime around 5. We have a number of nursing toddlers, also. Meetings got pretty small for a while there but we are bursting at the seams again, which is fun. We have two sets of twins who all turned a year old over the summer and a ton of younger kids. I just love going to meetings and seeing how much different babes have grown.

RImomma

09-10-2004, 03:53 AM

Anyone want to get together for story time at the Pearlridge mall on Tuesday? Storytime starts at 10:30...I haven't been before, but it sounds like fun.
-Meg

3_opihi

09-10-2004, 01:56 PM

I would like to go. My older son is in school until 1:00 on Tuesdays, so I'm always looking for something to do with my 18 month old.

I was also wondering if anyone would like to get together for coffee one morning? We could go to Starbucks, or Down to Earth or the mall or wherever.

Marinewife - sorry I haven't called you back! I just got out of the hospital, and now I have strep throat. But we should get together as soon as I'm normal again.

MarineWife

09-10-2004, 04:23 PM

OMG! I hope everything is alright. I've been meaning to call you again but it seems I haven't had a minute to myself. Although, I always find time to get on here. LOL

SAHMinHawaii

09-10-2004, 05:57 PM

I have a brand new home in Mililani(launani valley to be exact). I am willing to open up my home for a get together if anyone is interested. We got a playroom made into half of our garage, so it would be alot of fun for the kids. The mamas could socialize and get to know each other. Maybe we could do a potluck? I would cook everything but i am alone with two kids since my dh is deployed. If anyone is interested let me know. Any dates?

MarineWife

09-10-2004, 06:12 PM

I'm interested although I'm not sure you want me to cook something. Maybe I can get my 13yo to make something. He's better than me. Otherwise, I may have to bring something from the commissary. I don't have any special dates that are better than any other.

RImomma

09-11-2004, 04:44 PM

I would be interested in getting together in Millilani. I'm not a fabulous cook, but I could bring something.
-Meg
I have a 19 month old son.

Mayamaya-Do you want to e-mail me or just meet at the mall?
Livininhi@aol.com

Hey Mama!

09-11-2004, 09:33 PM

I'm interested! Sounds like fun :)

mom2noah

09-12-2004, 01:47 AM

I would llike to get together. :)

earthmama007

09-12-2004, 02:10 AM

I would llike to get together. :)

Me too. I can't wait to see you all again. It has been awhile already!

SAHMinHawaii

09-12-2004, 03:11 AM

Great! I am glad you all want to get together too. I figured it is easier to get to know each other indoors. We can always all walk over to let the kids play at the playground too. Okay so you all pick a date, time?? Any suggestions?

3_opihi

09-12-2004, 08:49 PM

I want to get together as well. :) I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again! And meeting everyone else too.

earthmama007

09-12-2004, 08:55 PM

:innocent Okay, not that we will be tested when we see each other but...can we do a run through of names again. I am so terrible with names. I am Nikki, my 17mo DD is Ella, and 3yo DS is Ethan.

SAHMinHawaii

09-12-2004, 09:17 PM

We should all wear name tags so if we do forget we wont be embarassed. I know i am terrible with names since having kids. My mind is really slippery.

I am Jessica and my dds are Brittany 2.5 and Allison 5 months. :)

Okay ladies so pick a day!! I am going to make a big pasta/chicken salad, should i make some homemade mac & cheese for the kids? any suggetions? likes/dislikes? Do any of you eat only organic?

Wild Flowers

09-13-2004, 01:33 AM

I posted on the other one, and saw that it was going on here. I make the best baked mac and cheese and would be more than happy to make it. Oh and my name is Valerie, my oldest will be 3 in Dec, Natalie and Layla was just born on 5/20.
Valerie

kama'aina mama

09-13-2004, 01:40 AM

I can't find particulars. (I'm dumb tonight.) Can someone recap?

SAHMinHawaii

09-13-2004, 02:50 AM

I can't find particulars. (I'm dumb tonight.) Can someone recap?

I have a brand new home in Mililani(launani valley to be exact). I am willing to open up my home for a get together if anyone is interested. We got a playroom made into half of our garage, so it would be alot of fun for the kids. The mamas could socialize and get to know each other. Maybe we could do a potluck? I would cook everything but i am alone with two kids since my dh is deployed. If anyone is interested let me know. Any dates?

I hope you will come. We might be a bit cozy in my home but that's okay. It'll be great fun!

MarineWife

09-13-2004, 04:04 AM

Were you thinking day or evening. I can't do Tuesday because it's my homeschool meeting day. So far, any other day is good. The LLL moms are trying to organize a play day for Thursday or Friday, I believe. Hmmmmmmmm

How about Wednesday? I can see I won't get any housework done this week so no one is invited to my house! LOL

3_opihi

09-13-2004, 02:20 PM

Friday would be a good day for me as I have a prenatal in Mililani.

And I'm Annie, I have Kobe who is 4, and Makai is 18 months.

If the LLL playgroup is this week you guys should come to that, and we could plan a get together for next week.

RImomma

09-13-2004, 06:25 PM

I'm busy Thurs. and Friday. Wednesday would be good if not what about next Monday?
-Meg

MarineWife

09-13-2004, 07:07 PM

I forgot to say who I am. I'm Alysia. My ds, Ethan, is 8 months and my ds, Ryan, is 13 years old. Ryan will probably not come.

Hey Mama!

09-13-2004, 08:42 PM

Next Monday would be best for me.

SAHMinHawaii

09-13-2004, 08:51 PM

Next Monday would be fine for me too. Time? Then i will give directions via email.

Wild Flowers

09-13-2004, 11:31 PM

Monday is fine with me, a lunch time thing maybe? 11, 10:30?
Brandi, how do you get to the hickam play group again? My brain is fried and I can't remember where you told me it was.
Valerie
Natalie 12/13/01
Layla 5/20/04

Hey Mama!

09-14-2004, 01:05 AM

Valerie-it's next to KidSports, on the other side of the playground. It's held in the old skating rink. You will see a sign saying Hickam Playmorning hanging on the fence.

MarineWife

09-14-2004, 01:52 AM

I just came on to say that the LLL playgroup date has been set for Friday so that probably wouldn't be a good day. But, then I see that everyone is voting for next Monday anyway. That works for me, too.

earthmama007

09-14-2004, 04:01 PM

We got our assignment!!! We are going to Patrick AFB...we are so psyched! We should be leaving in the spring. I am so ready to leave the island. Anyhow, just wanted to let you guys know.

SAHMinHawaii

09-14-2004, 04:53 PM

Congrats! Where is that? We should be in WA state right now. Thanks to the good ole' Stop MOvement we had to stay and DH was sent to Afhanistan. But he probaby would of been deployed from Ft. Lewis anyway so at least i have his family here right? I am praying for you that they don't do another stop movement.

earthmama007

09-14-2004, 06:20 PM

Thanks! It is about an hour and a half from Orlando. It is actually in Melbourne. I am not sure if you know where that is. It is however on the water and very close to our family. They are all so happy to be able to see us again. It is also 5 minutes from Cape Canavral. So that is very cool. The have public viewing sites for all the launches.

MarineWife

09-14-2004, 07:09 PM

Looks like you are very happy about your orders, earthmama. Congrats. How long have you been on the island that you are so ready to leave?

RImomma

09-15-2004, 02:13 AM

Wow you want to leave Hawaii...
How long have you been here? I've been here almost 3 months, but I love it...We are talking about staying another year. I guess if your dh was deployed that would stink. Aren't you concerned about all
of the hurricanes in Florida?
-Meg

earthmama007

09-15-2004, 03:40 AM

We have been here four and a half years. It is time to move on. Hawaii is beautiful but we would rather be able to go to weddings, funerals etc and not be knee high in debt if we have to go. I miss the south too. We were in Guam before so I kinda got rock fever. I like the weather aspect I just want to be able to go for a drive and it not be in a circle. :LOL My husband has not had to go on any *real* TDY's since we have been married. Knock on wood! We are so very lucky. The only trips he took were to Thailand and it is a planned deal every other year. Many of his family memebers are in Tampa and the majority of both of ours are on the east coast. It will be close but not too close, LOL. It is just an awesome assignment and we couldn't be happier. The hurricane stuff is kinda nutto. I am not sure what to think of that being a problem. I guess it will be what it will be, YKWIM?

MarineWife

09-15-2004, 10:33 PM

There are many things to love about Hawaii but there are some drawbacks, too. One thing is the fact that you can't just hop in the car and drive to visit family. We almost definitely will not be able to go home the entire time we are here because it just costs too much and is so much trouble with the kids and the pets and my dh trying to get time off. I try to get my family to come here but so far only my mother and sister came. I think my FIL is planning to come next spring but I'm not sure. He's backed out once already.

Hawaii is not the tropical paradise I envisioned from travel commercials and brochures. I have yet to find a beach that I think is really nice. The beaches on the base here stink. The shopping and dining on the Windward side is awful. I came from northern Virginia where there was too much to choose from and here I can't find anything I like. Ok, I'm done complaining. I don't really mean to complain. I'm just stating the facts. As I type this, I continue to ask my dh if he can get an extension to stay here for fear of where we might end up next.

SAHMinHawaii

09-16-2004, 01:11 AM

Alysia-Why don't you fly space a back to Virginia? I have seen my family in texas many many times. I just took the girls on a space a flight 2 wks ago. We are going back in October. When dh is here i dont go unless he is someplace for a extended time. I would never pick up and move because dh is gone but i do like to visit my family. It is super easy to fly space a and free!! You can only fly without your spouse if you are overseas..which you are.

Do you ever go to the beaches over on this side? I personally like them alot better. The north shore is beautiful. I agree that there isnt as much to choose from as the mainland. I love it here though. It is so much more relaxed than other places.

RImomma

09-16-2004, 01:25 AM

SAHM- what beaches do you frequent on the North Shore? We have only been a few times. When we go to the beach on the South shore we usually go to the one by Kapiolani Park or to Lanikai. We like Lanikai the best.
I agree with Alyssa's comment that the shopping isn't the best, but I do a lot of my shopping online. Which works better anyways because Nolan hates to shop. I love the island because even though there aren't as many shopping areas, or there maybe traffic the pace of the island is so much slower then the mainland. I find my life is less stressfull living here.

Alyssa- Where did you live in North. VA? We lived in Fairfax for a year. It was okay. We happened to be there during the hottest summer in I think it was 40 years. Plus we had a horrible winter. I loved the shopping, but hated the traffic....It was horrible. It would take me an hour to drive 10 miles in the morning to work..Oh I remember another reason why I probally didn't have the best time. This was during the sniper attacks. I was pregnant and paranoid. This was also during the threat of biological attacks..I had my little panic room in our apartment.
Sorry for the book.
-Meg

Wild Flowers

09-16-2004, 01:28 AM

Okay, we have been here for about a year, and never been to a north shore beach, which ones are nice? My husband just took a scuba class and is wanting to go with some guys at work, but he also wants us to be able to go to the beach also, to go and to watch their stuff. So, if you know, which ones are nice? I actually like going to the beach by the Hale Koa, yeah it is crowded sometimes, but it is usually pretty calm and my daughter loves the sand. It is hard to get it out of her hair!! We have yet to go to the ewa side beaches also. We need to get out more, but I was pregnant and miserable for most of the time we have been here, so we have a little excuse.
Valerie
Natalie 12/13/01
Layla 5/20/04

RImomma

09-16-2004, 01:48 AM

Valerie,

Have you gone to Kuhio beach? It's by kapiolani park, and it's great for little kids because there is a rock wall that breaks the waves. The water is also shallow. It's the same beach where they have Sunset at the beach...
-Meg

kama'aina mama

09-16-2004, 01:55 AM

Aw Earthmama... I'm gonna miss you. Seems silly to say that since I see you way more here than in person... but I liked knowing you were right over the hill. I am glad you are happy with your change. The distance from family is a big contributor to island fever.

Marine Wife... Space A is really something you should look into. Also, what kind of food places are you looking for. I've been in Kailua for a few years now and have found a few nice little nooks and crannies. There are a couple nice Italian (not just spaghetti!) places here. A great little rib and cajun joint. Mexican is a problem. I have a friend who swears by a place in Sand Island that I still need to check out. (You grow up in Southern California you crave good Mexican sometimes soooooo bad!) There's a Morrocan place that I keep meaning to try and my friend also says rocks and is cheap. (Except for the Mex, this is all in Kailua, not over the hill.) You are right that there is less shopping here to some degree, but I find it saves me money. I'm picky