Only in San Francisco...
It was a nice party, although the Big Guy and I missed the ceremony since we got there late. We love going to the city and driving around, but the Haight is one place we've never ventured to, so we were lost, thus making us late to the ceremony. No - we missed the ceremony all together. Not to mention we got rear ended by this BMW. No damage to the car which was amazing but weird all together. There was complimentary valet (how posh!) and their house is just gorgeous. The party was at their house - this 3 story Victorian in the middle of Haight. The decor was just amazing. There was the formal dining that can fit 15 people seated. There was the Red Room which the husbands think would be a perfect media room. There was the mahogany-lined Library. The ceilings. The oriental rugs. Oh wow!!! Their kitchen made the Big Guy salivate - the subzero fridge, the viking range... too cool! The 'toasting' was done at the backyard - a sprawling one in the middle of the city. The food was good - a little too froufrou if you ask me, but good. The mini-cakes were to die for: I had the chocolate and the Big Guy had the white cake. Over all, it was a good party. Congratulations, J&R. More years to come!!!
- Mom's party last Saturday. I didn't really have time to take pictures since I was busy running around. It was great. So many people came - easily about 120. Friends. Family. Almost everyone in Hawaiian. Too cute! She was happy. She feels so overwhelmed that everyone came to celebrate with her. P&R came with Baby M. A was there as well. Nice to see family. J&D came. J is now 5mos pregnant (same time as bestfriend C). Too cute. J&C came in matching Hawaiian outfits. Too cute. My inlaws came eventhough they literally just docked hours before the party. That was nice of them. Jake was cranky...only survived on a 15min nap the whole day. My poor baby. End of the night tapioca drink run with the Big Guy, R and Y.
- Confirming my Seattle trip in September. Nuts. Nights away from my boys are no fun.
- The boys came to pick me up at work on Friday and Jake was running around work, showing off to my coworkers. In my head "that's my boy!!!"
- The Big Guy cooking a bunch of Spam Musubi for us, E&S and J&C.
- World's Largest Pink Ribbon. Click and participate!!!
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Yesterday after the wedding, the Big Guy and I decided to spend time with Jake so we took him to the park (pictures to come). Saturday, we weren't really able to pay too much attention to him because of the party, and Sunday, we were busy getting ready for the wedding (which we didn't bring him to). So after we got changed and all, we headed out to Penitencia Creek Park to let him run around. He was so cute, walking on his own, staying on the trail but every so often turning around to make sure Mama and Daddy were still behind him. He walked the entire trail on his own, but towards the end, asked to be carried. Looking at Jake yesterday made me realize how much he has grown. My little boy is now this independent, care-free, lovable toddler. Some things have never changed though: he still loves to sleep on the nook of my arm. For some reason, he sleeps better when resting his head on my armpit :). He is quick to give you a hug or a kiss if you ask. He is not shy of strangers - he even stops to say "hi" or "bye". I look at him with envy sometimes - so much innocence, curiosity and amazement in his eyes. My baby Jake. Sometimes I wish time would stand still so he wouldn't grow too fast.
A Letter to Jake's Future Girlfriend
Dear (insert the name of a wonderful, loving, intelligent, funny, charming, beautiful girl deserving of my son),
Today, Jake is 17mos and 9 days old and I thought I'd share with you what he was like at this age. If you are reading this, it's because I've seen by the way you look at my son that you love him as much as I do. It's a simple thing, really, but it's all a mother can hope for. Before we begin, let's take a little look back at Jake 17mos ago. Jake was special from the minute his father and I discovered we were pregnant. We sort of invaded his privacy when at 39 weeks, the doctor advised that it's time to introduce the little one to the world. I guess you can call us old-fashioned for our time, but we decided not to find out if we were having a boy or a girl. It was the element of surprise more than anything :). The minute the doctor told us that we had a boy, my heart fell in love instantly. And when he was brought to me squealing, the first time I looked at him, I fell in love all over again. You see, Jake and I are like 2 peas in a pod. Though very much like his dad in so many ways, Jake and I have quirks that are all our own. Jake loves to sleep, just like his Mama. I'm sure you are aware of it by now. Does he still squirm all over the bed until he finds his comfortable spot, even if that means half of your body is hanging off the bed? But then, of course, you wouldn't worry about this until you get married, right ;p? Does he still watch wrestling? Blame his dad. When he was still in my tummy, the only times he would be really active and start moving around is on Mondays and Thursday while I sat and watched wrestling with his dad. As Nelson would say then "we're having a boy, indeed!" At 17mos, he is pretty independent. He loves to sing and dance and Twinkle Twinkle is his favorite right now. He is still fascinated by Jojo Circus and Stanley, but I'm sure (or I hope) that by the time you read this, he has outgrown that. His is very curious about airplanes. He stops whatever he is doing to look up whenever he hears a plane fly by. You can thank me if he turns out to be a great dresser. When he was an infant, I never dressed him in cutesee outfits. I wanted him to look like a little man, in miniature chinos and polos. There are so many little things I could probably tell you about Jake, but on the other hand, I think I will keep some of them to myself. It's a mother's prerogative after all :). I only have one request from you - pls take good care of my boy. I love him more than anything.
Love,
Jake's Mom
