Nui Nui Knows - Numbers (1-10)!

It's about time I get back into the swing of filming. Nui Nui is growing, learning, developing like mad. I call it/her genius.

Nui Nui is about 15 1/2 months at the time of this filming. She's obviously mastered these numbers but can't say at exactly when. 14 months? Beginning of 15? Whatever the case, I'm very proud of her :>



What are the latest developments in your life? Comment below, we'd love to hear! :>

Enjoy and thanks for watching! More to come. More. To. Come. :>

A Booster Babe Is Born!

Nui Nui officially can sit in a booster seat! :> :>

I was tired of our usual Saturday lunch Barnes fare, so we decided to go to CPK. Mom is so flex it's amazing, admirable, and appreciated. When we got there, we couldn't believe it— there was actually a wait. 15-20 minutes. The wait ended up being 25-30 minutes and they managed to cram us in a three-person booth in the corner. I was skeptical of the strapless booster but Mom seemed confident Nui Nui could handle it. And guess what? She did! No problem!

Like Pau Pau, this kid is amazing. She's growing up and learning just so fast it's ridiculous. Ridiculously amazing, that is :>

Aside from the booster seat, Nui Nui also impressed me with her wooden puzzle skills. Pau Pau's been telling me they do it together during the week but I just had no idea. She casually told me she's getting better but, seriously, the girl can do it all by herself! The whole thing!

You (figurative) take for granted simple tasks and really see, value, and appreciate the time, effort, and practice it once took. When I was watching Nui Nui do the puzzle tonight, I could actually see her think. I saw her analyze and use her motor skills, rotate the piece, and try again. Mommahood is a blessing and I am thankful— for both my Mom and Nui... they are the best to laugh with :>


Real, polite girls eat bread with a fork :>

What did you do and/or accomplish this weekend? Comment below, we'd love to hear! :>

Children's Discovery Museum Adventure!

Happy New Yeah! :>

To kickstart the new year, we took a trip with our friends to the Children's Discovery Museum down south in San Jose. It was great— all of our school/swim friends came along and it was a great way to start the new year with new friends.

Nui Nui and her friends had fun. We didn't get to do everything, namely the tape tunnel, but all-in-all it was a success... kids and mommas both were pooped. This is definitely one of those times/activities where the word 'gym' is so laughable :>

Some of us headed out to Macaroni Grill after to refuel, which was a great time. Seriously, food tastes so much better when it's fully deserved :> lmfao.

I took about 60 pics and various footage which I have still yet to get to. Here are some of my favorites of the day— many 1000s of words plus some... :>

If only I had a good camera...


Tall and strong.


Feminine and Strong.


Through the looking glass.


Little people dinner party.


Running with balls in a tunnel?... lmfao.


Learning centrifuge?


I know you! :>


Me.. somewhere there.. :>


Me again! :>


Strength.


Courage.


Mad scientist.


YES.


For the love of water.


Cool.


For the love of water (part 2).


Done with the cardboard box village. Tired. Hungry. Indicating wanting to go via the exit.


Who let the dog out?


The Hood.


Talk of breeding seals, non-early meals, profile parties, and more to come! :>

What kind of workout did you do this weekend? Comment below, we'd love to hear! :>