Joslyn Tania Kioa

Yay!! After 2 boys I finally have a little girl! She was born September 24th, 2009 at 2:39 p.m.. She weighed 8 lbs and 3 oz. and she was 20 inches tall. But as exciting as it sounds that I have a baby girl, it was bringing her into this world that was...not so exciting. She was 2 days overdue and she made no kind of movement showing that she wanted to come out at all, so I had to be induced. My first and my last, hopefully. Anyways! I went in at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday to St. Marks, but wasn't actually induced til it was close to 9:00 a.m....oh and I was only dilated to a 3. So my labor was really slow. As each hour passed the more intense my contractions would be. At first, I was able to sleep through it, (all thanks to the IV drug that was given) then as soon as it wore off...I was wishing for the epidural, but it was already too late. So as I laid there still trying to keep a smile on, the contractions were coming every minute, but there was still no movement from her. She really didn't want to come or she was just really, really lazy and I think she was just lazy. Then it was time, after sitting straight up and moving to my side, she was finally coming! I pushed, I think, twice and her head was coming then got stuck...omg, it was sooo painful, then pushed again and her head was out and I thought it was over, because the body just slides right out, but apparently that's not what happened. Instead, her stomach gets stuck and yes, just like the head it was freakin painful. So I pushed again and then it was finally over. They pulled her out and laid her on my stomach and all of a sudden I was fighting for air, because of how heavy she was. I was surprised with her weight and how heavy she was, but I am happy and grateful that I finally have a beautiful, healthy baby girl!!

Welcome to the World!!

I just wanted to say Congratulations to my sister-in-law, Leslie Kioa and her boyfriend, Dee for giving birth to a healthy baby boy, Tuifua Dean Kuma (named after Dee's father). Yay! He was 2 months early and was born at home. He is 4 lbs. 9 ounces and 18 inches tall. It is truly a blessing to see another child of God here on earth and a new addition to the Kioa Klan. He is now the 15th grandchild of Siua and Sani, in which all is under 8 years old...crazy?!... I know...but the line has not ended yet. There is still one more to expect before this year ends, which is my little girl, and probably more to come next year...I think? Anyways! Congrats again to Les and Dee.

When your tired...your tired!

I didn't realize how tired my son was until I walked out into the hallway and saw him all curled up in my mother-in-law's skirt...funny, huh?! Well, I thought it was...anyways! So I'll start from the beginning...I just finished taking a shower and I was heading downstairs to do the usual: get dressed, deodorant, etc. well when I finished I started straightening my hair and half way through my son came downstairs with his pants and underwear off...apparently he peed in his pants on purpose so he can take a bath...I started laughing and told him to hold on, because I was already half way done...so he waited and waited and waited. When I finished I went to look for him and obviously I didn't have to walk so far, because he was already knocked out, on the floor and wrapped in my mother-in-laws skirt...I guess he didn't feel comfortable sleeping without pants on...lol!!

Pita S. Kioa

Pita, Pita, Pita...your a little funny one!! My second born...Pita S. Kioa. You were born March 21st of 2008. When you arrived...your were 7lbs and 20 inches tall. Your Grandma Sani gave you the first part of your name..."Pita", after her brother and the second part of your name was given by your dad..."Siavea" which is a combination of both your twin uncles: Siaosi and Sovea. For a boy who was only a year and still new to the world...you had an attitude that kids so much older then you would have. You look like me, but all your characteristics is all your dad. You may not notice it, but you LOVE to think things through before actually doing it (totally your dad). You LOVE music (your dad) but you also LOVE to dance to (mom) and then your most favorite...you LOVE to eat (I say it's a little bit of both of us). If you ate already, but see that somebody else has something that you would like to eat...you would go and eat that to. You are such a handful for just a 1 year old...when you didn't get things you wanted or things didn't go your way...you would scream and cry, but only for second, but what you do after is so funny to us, because you would hold grudges against whomever was against you. This one time...you were only 3 months and we were in California for the "Talaiasi" reunion (your dad's side) and we were heading to a meeting, but you needed a diaper change, so your Grandma Sani changed you...not knowing that you had a huge rash at the moment...she was trying to change you quick, but carefully. You were crying so much during your diaper change. As soon as she was done she tried to calm you down, but nothing worked so I came and you slowly calmed down, but when your Grandma Sani tried to talk to you, you gave her the most dirtiest look that no 3 month old baby should give, then for the rest of that day and I think until now you still remembered. She is still surprised with your action of that day, but hopefully as you grow your attitude won't grow with you...hahaha! Anyways! Just want say that both your dad and I love you so much, even though at times you can give us headache. We are also proud of you also with the tiny accomplishments you have now and into the future.
Love Always, Mom & Dad

Siosiua Kioa

How precious and innocent can a child from heaven be? My first born...Siosiua Kioa III was born June 30th of 2006. You weighed 7 lbs. and 19 inches tall. When you arrived...you cried so loud that I think they could hear you in the next room. You are so energetic, sometimes curious, but totally carefree of everything. You always love to try something new, whether you knew or not if it was dangerous, which explains why we are so cautious of you. But the only thing that makes you different is that you have that will of determination. You would get so frustrated when you would be playing basketball, struggling to make the ball go into the hoop or try to stack Lego's on a toy truck without having it tip over...if either of them didn't go your way...you would scream and cry, but you would never stop giving up, you just kept going until you were successful. Ha! Who would have thought a 3 year old would have so much determination to complete something? I do hope that as you get older you will continue to challenge yourself. As I watch you grow up...I see both of me and your dad in you. You LOVE music (that's from your dad), but LOVE to dance to (that's totally from me) You LOVE taking pictures (that's from me). Then you LOVE watching movies and playing games now (both your dad and I). I just want to tell you that we love you so much and that we're proud of the many, but little accomplishments that you are making now and later in the near future.
Love Always, Mom & Dad

A child's prayer

How funny and innocent is it when a 3 year old says a prayer? Well, a couple of hours ago we picked up our 2 boys from my parents house and we were heading home. It only took us 5 minutes to get there, because we only lived down the street. Anyways! We got home and just barely walked through the door when my 3 year old says, "Mom, I'm hungry!" so I gave him a choice of cheese (which is mac n' cheese) or saimini (ramen noodles) and as usual...cheese was the winner! So, I told my 3 year old to wait in the patio and watch tv while I made his cheese. It took me only 5 minutes to make it, because it was just one of those microwavable ones, anyways...I mixed the cheese and poured it on a plate and took to him...he quickly sat himself up and took the plate and sat it on his lap, then as soon as I was turning to make my other son's food, I stopped and turn to look at him, because I thought he was asking for something, but when I turned...he's arms were folded and his eyes were WIDE open and he was begining to say a prayer...he began with"...bless Siua's cheese, bless Pita's saimini, bless food..." then went on blessing things that only he could understand, then ended with an "Amen." As he ended...I felt happy and at the same time proud. I was happy, because obviously he can say a prayer on his own without me telling him to say one and proud, because my 3 year old was able to say and know when to say a prayer. Even though I try and try to get him to listen me on other things...I'm just glad that he has that down. It shows that I'm doing something right...lol!!

Memories..

Okay...I know everybody has had their share of falling, whether it is by yourself or in front of others. But what do you do when you see somebody falling? Would you just pretend you didn't see anything and keep going with whatever you were doing at that moment? Would you hold in your laughter and offer sympathy? or would you stand there and laugh your head off, then offer sympathy? Well, I don't know what to say about the rest of you guys, but I see myself taking the third choice only because I've witnessed people falling and I would laugh my head off first, then offer sympathy second. How rude is that?? But when it happens, you really can't do anything else, but laugh. Anyways! I would like to share an experience, but I'll TRY to keep names out of it. Here I go...so, it's Thanksgiving Day in the year 2007 and we're all having dinner at my inlaws house and everything is going so good...we're all eating, talking and laughing. Well, at this time I was recording everybody while they were eating and my sister-in-law is taking pictures. As we both walk in the kitchen from the patio we were trying to get a picture of two of my other sister-in-laws...so as we were waiting for them to adjust themselves one of them started scooting her chair a little bit closer and all of a sudden...the legs of her chair gave in and she fell flat on her back! Let me remind you that at this moment I was still recording...I stood there with my camcorder still in hand and with my sister-in-law standing next to me laughing like no tomorrow and then we asked her if she was ok. But I have never seen anybody get up so quick and run to the bathroom. Hahaha...til this day I don't think she knows that I still have it on tape of that memoriable Thanksgiving Day! To tell you the truth...when I see people fall, it plays out as a slow motion movie and for me, it makes it more funny...really, really rude, but funny!

Morning Dew..

I decided to be creative today and make up a horror/comedy story...well, actually it's because I'm really bored, but I do hope you enjoy...

"It's barely 10 o' clock in the morning and I begin to feel the heat of the sun as it slowly rises through the window. As I struggle to open my eyes to see a beautiful new day I hear something very loud and strange and my eyes flew wide open for just a second, then quickly shut it so tight that I see nothing but darkness. I hear for it again and it sounds like whatever or whoever was making the loud noise would sometimes hold it's breath for at least 10 seconds then release a huge gush of air, then it would begin again...a very deep, shaky, loud noise that at different moments it was struggling to breath. I lay in bed wondering if I should get up and see what it is or run...and as many other horror movies before who would have stupid people choose danger over safety, I chose to look. I lay in bed for a good 5 minutes telling myself, "I could do this, I could do this" and then I slowly open my eyes, but I don't look yet. I'm staring up at the ceiling now and for some reason my body has the urge to just jump out of bed and run without turning around, but my mind has a sudden curiosity to know what is making that noise...so I slowly turn my head with my eyes wide open...my breathing begins to pick up speed...my hands are shaking...I start to feel a sudden chill coming down my spine as I get closer into seeing what was making that terrifying noise...and then... I gasped and automatically my hands come up to cover my mouth from screaming, then... I saw who was making that noise and I felt relieved and sense of peace going through my body...it was just my husband...snoring!!"

Tauteoli Reunion!

This video was recorded Saturady, September 5, 2009
@ my family reunion @ Jordan Park. It was truly a moment of laughter.
It's my cousin, John Uipi dancing to Beyonce's song, "Single Ladies". To be honest,
this would be the first time that I have seen Tahitian, hip hop and Tongan all combined into
one...but I do give him props for going up and representing...

This is new..

I am finally creating a blog thanks to my lovely sister-in-laws. They make it sound fun to put up different kinds of events or situations like: birthday parties, accomplishments and little things...from cooking for the first time to someone falling out of vans (a little inside joke)...lol! Anyways! I see it as a place that enables me to put anything down...and I love it!! Well, I hope whatever is posted you'll enjoy it as much as I did...if not...not my problemo! Enjoy!