I'm Grateful For #10

#10 David Latu Langi Jr. & Loisi

These two are what I would call "The Lost Sheep." lol But at the end of the day, what these two have gone through and the love I have for them keeps me alert and grounded. Because of them, I always think of the worst that could happen. On the other hand, these two are also "The Life of The Party!" I don't think our little family get togethers would be as fun without these two. They really do bring a lot of laughs, smiles and just the fun in general. No matter what, these two will always have a special place in my heart. I LOVE TEAM ZERIOUS!

I'm Grateful For #8 & 9

#8 Viliami Ta'ai Langi

My Little Brother Willy! The Baby of the family. My little brother is so special to me. Growing up as kids, I relayed a lot of negative things I got from my older siblings down to poor little Willy. One thing I love about Willy is that he has such a big heart. If there was one thing I about Willy that has always stood out in his life, it would be that he knows the true meaning of Sacrifice. He is now a Junior in High School and boy has he grown up so fast. He's a very loving kid and if I had to depend on one of my three brothers on anything, I know Willy would be the first one I would call. I LOVE YOU RINNIE BOI!!!

#9 Filimone Palanite Langi

Money Jabroni! Me and Mone go waaaayyyyy back. Like seriously. Me and Mone pretty much grew up together. We would always team up against little Willy since he pretty much always got what he wanted versus anything me and Mone. Our Childhood is where me and Mone really bonded. We had the same friends, most of the time. I wasn't allowed to play with boys when we were kids but I did anyway cause I always hung out with Mone. Mone is the "softy." He is definitely the listener in the family. He always has some good advice on anything you might be talking about at the time. He is never one you would hate to be around. He's very talented at what he loves to do, which is art/photography. I LOVE MY BIG BRO MONE!!!

I'm Grateful For #6 & 7

#6 Vikita Uinseni Tausinga

AKA Teta AKA Hulksmash! One look at my little Victor and you would think, "football." Right off the bat, he's big, bulk, built and definitely someone you would think, "I don't wanna mess with him." But really, Victor, out of the entire Monster Crew, has the BIGGEST HEART! Without a doubt, he is what society would refer to as, a teddy bear. BIG and SOFT! Victor definitely has the strength of an army don't get me wrong, but coming from great parents, he knows his limits. The one thing I love about Victor is that he is such a great listener. I remember I would walk him and Sunshine to school every morning when I lived with him and his family, and Victor was always the one to listen to what I had to say. I LOVE YOU HULKSMASH!

#7 Christina Vaiolingi Malaeulu

The First. The Oldest. The Responsible. The Dependable. The Girly-Girl! My Dear little Christina. She is so SMART! Without a doubt, she knows her place and she knows her roll as "the oldest." Most times I hate that she's only 7 going on 8 and having to babysit the "younger" Monster Crew. But does she ever complain? No. She definitely has a very bright future ahead of her. She has the humility of her Mom, and the courage of her Dad. Christina is just another one of those kids, "you don't have to worry about." I can't wait to see what her future brings. I do know that whatever it is, it will be great!
I LOVE YOU CHRISTINA!!

I'm Grateful For #5

#5 Leipua O' San Juan Mission Tausinga

AKA Sunshine. Sunshine is who Tamara totally looks up to. She loves Sunshine so much. I have such a soft spot in my heart for my dear little Sunshine. She is so smart. She might only be 6 years old, but she has the brain of a High School Student. Like seriously! One thing I know for sure, is that with the way Sunshine is, when she grows older, she's one person that you know you don't have to worry about. She's the type that doesn't need to be told twice and only needs to learn and be told something once to get it down and get it done. Sunshine is Success! I can't wait to see what she brings in the future. I have no doubt that she will not let us down and that she will go far!
I LOVE YOU LEIPUA!!!

I'm Grateful For #4

#4 Chester Berman Junior

My nephew Jay!
I'm sure you can tell just by the picture that he's the "funny guy" in the family. No seriously, he really is. His 2 cent comments can definitely get you. He always has something to say, and when he says it, it can either make you laugh or smile. Either way you can't go wrong with Jay! He definitely will be the one people want to be around and hang out with all cause he comes with that humor package! He gets "picked on" a lot by us "older" people and yet he never complains. He is one that you know you can depend on if ever you have no where to turn.
I LOVE YOU JAY!

I'm Grateful for 1, 2 and 3

Well, I've decided that for the month of November (the month of thanks), I'm gonna blog about something I'm grateful for, one thing for each day of the month. So seeing as today is the 3rd, I have some catching up to do, but not too much.

#1 Tamara Leethee

My one and only little girl!
She will be 2 this Saturday!
Tamara Leethee is literally my strength. I have never gone a day without my Tamara. She is my reminder of true happiness is. She is my new foundation and focus to move forward and continue down the right roads. She is my "hanny-manny." And even though she is what keeps me up at night, most of my big headaches and even my own frenemy at times, Tamara will always be my "reason." My reason behind every day of the rest of my life. My reason to do everything I do. My reason for life!
I love you Tamara Leethee!
YOU ARE THE WORLD TO ME!

#2 Luseane Vaiolingi Malaeulu

My Dear Luseane! She has only been in my life a hot minute but that first time she came to the big house for me to watch her and I laid my eyes on her, she immediately reminded me of how precious life is. This little Princess already has things under control. She is strong just like her big sister! She has the cheeks that without even thinking you're constantly kissing and squeezing! Her smile makes you melt and when you hold her, the feeling you get is like a good mix between a 5 year old on Christmas morning and the feeling you get in your gut when you accomplish a goal you've had set for so long and you've finally succeeded!
She gives you the look of trust. She is simply your everyday Princess!
I LOVE YOU BABY LUSEANE!

#3 Tangiloto I'moana Malaeulu

Tangiloto, also known as "CoCoa." Nicknamed by my very own Tamara as she couldn't say Tangiloto. Our Albino Baby! He is the type of kid where you look at him once and find yourself already smiling. His personality is well rounded. You can honestly find him doing anything and everything AND EVERYWHERE! lol With him now just recently starting to walk he definitely has you're eyes opened to the max. His laugh is so contagious! I don't think that there has every been a time where I've seen him with someone and wasn't smiling or laughing or doing both at the same time! I LOVE YOU TANGILOTO!

Slowing Down

Well, I'm now going on 34 weeks! Oh, Goodie!
I'm tired, restless and could really use a break. Working as a cashier going on 8 months pregnant is some hard stuff. Yes, I do give cashiers props for their job and what they do, now having the experience, but doing it with 30 lbs in front of you has definitely got me drained. I only work part time too. My shifts are usually 5 to 11 pm and by the time I get home Tamara is sleeping, thank goodness. I wake up maybe 2 to 3 times a night to Tamara either needing a drink or she is having a bad dream. Then she wakes up at about 9 am only to sit next to me while I catch a couple more z's for maybe another 30 minutes or so. I feel bad when she sits and talks to me while I try and keep sleeping. So terrible! We then get up and get ready for our day which consists of getting the bed ready, morning bath, brush and picking up any clutter that was left from the day before. Then we head to the big house to watch Mickey Mouse Club House and me catch up with the world through the almighty facebook. While we get that all going, we tidy up the big house and put together our lunch, if we decide to stay in. I like to go out, as I am extremely lazy these days. But there are days I like to put a couple breakfast things together. Then 2:30 rolls around which means, Grandma is coming home! Then we hang out with Grandma and do anything she needs to get done. Then I go to work and come home to do it all over again!
Why must everyday seem so repetitive?
Well 34 months pregnant Via is gonna go take a deep nap right now!
I'm DRAINED OUT!!
Thank you tamara for taking a nap right now so it's much easier!