Sofia likes japanese food! Well, bean curd (inari), and seaweed that is... Some grilled sweet potato as well! Today we brought Sofia out to lunch with us, at langham mong kok, since we had a coupon for lunch! We had the japanese restaurant and ate a lot! (When do we not?!) Chirashi don, udon, hand rolls, fried oysters, wagyu beef, chicken gristle, and sweet potatoes! Sofia had a piece of seaweed... Then some more... And more! I gave her two ikura as well (salmon eggs), some little cucumber, inari pieces (in the chirashi don), sweet potato and some bits of udon! She loves it. :) what a happy healthy little girl. Its nice too becase we can spend family time like this together, even on weekdays. We actually went swimming this morning before lunch too. We're very fortunate, and very grateful for that.
The weather is nice today in hk... Not too hot, nor humid. A nice summer day to spend with loved ones.
Xoxoxoxox love mommy and daddy.
Ps: mommy still needs to finish writing about our phuket trip last week!!!
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Friday, July 30, 2010
Sunday, July 11, 2010
daddy's birthday, the twilight impact along with i spy more teeth!, the pool, and a few other things...
Today is Daddy's birthday... he's 29. But mommy doesn't really think so. In our hearts and our heads, we think we're about 26. maybe 24 even! it's all just a number after all. Age is a state of mind and well being. :)
But it was a chill birthday. We didn't do much, really at all. Today we spent most of the day sleeping, eating and then at 4pm we received a sudden call from grandma asking us to go to Causeway bay to go buy an apartment?! So off we went... (auntie grandma vivian and grandma auntie poon were there already) uh, just because grandma was so excited about it. We spent 2 hrs about getting there, getting things signed and finally coming back home, to which we were partially late for daddy's dinner at manhattan hill clubhouse. :( everyone was already eating, but of course took a break to greet you little girl. What joy you bring to everyone... especially your great grandparents!! :) it's so cute. You were tired though, so a bit fussy towards the end.
It was exciting though, because last night in bed you figured out how to crawl... FORWARDS! :) for the past week you've been crawling backwards, but finally last night, you pushed your legs forward and moved in the direction you wanted! What a great milestone, and on daddy's birthday. :)
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Also a few other things-- mommy noticed on Friday (7/9) that your teeth #4 AND 5 are coming in!! #4 is the right front center (yay, finally) and #5 is the left canine... speaking of which!
It's true, i think, what they say... when you're pregnant you should be careful and look at pretty things b/c it influences your baby!! the TWILIGHT impact on you little girl...
So last March, mommy started to read "Twilight", the books... i finished all 4 books within a matter of i think 3 weeks. crazy, since it's quite a lot of reading. but apparently those books might have had quite the impact (of course team edward-- from the movie haha) but yes... because your tooth #3 was the right canine, aka the vampire tooth!! and it's SHARP. I couldn't figure out why you sprouted this tooth before the center top two (since that's usually what happens)... but yes... i think it's due to the twilight books! :p that tooth came in last month-- early june. so we're accelerating now, two teeth for the month of july! little miss sofia, you really are eager to eat!!
Which btw- you've now had... peas, carrots, sweet potatoes/yams, bananas (dislike), apples (dislike), corn on the cob, kiwi (love), avocados (love), strawberries (love), rice cereal, congee, congee with steamed fish, grapes, blueberries, watermelon, cantelope, and some other spelt/organic grain cookie/biscuit type things. That's quite a lot! mommy needs to start making you more fish though, so you can grow smart. You already are, but more is better in this case as you're growing and developing your little brain!! You absorb so much everyday, ready to learn... mommy needs to get you out more so you can learn.
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July 4th was last sunday... unfortunately we didn't get our grill in time for a july 4th bbq, but did get it delivered on the 7th (wed). so we had a bbq on the 8th, thurs: of burgers, 9th: ribs, lamb chops, steak, wings and prawns, and 10th: more burgers, steak, wings, and sausages. We still have a fish in the freezer and a rack of lamb... so much food! but yes... the grill is great. but anyhow, on the 4th mommy and daddy took you to the pool for the first time. We slathered on the sunscreen (so you wouldnl't get burnt!) and took you to manhattan hill, into the water. Since it was your first time, i think you were a little bit scared... since you didn't really know what was going on. We only stayed for about 5 minutes in the pool, since it was a bit cold as well and your toes were turning into prunes already! Plus we had to go to lunch, so it was a quick trip.
but then on Saturday (10th) we went to the pool again, this time in the afternoon and you seemed to like it a bit more. You started to move your feet like a frog, and how cute it was. Unfortunately the pool guy said we couldn't take photos :( boo. but we took some anyhow. We'll try to go to the pool again this week, since next week we will be going to phuket!! yay!! mommy and daddy can't wait. :)
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Anyhow, that's what's been going on.. mommy needs to try to update more, but it's been a forgetful mommy... between watching world cup (which ends tonight- go spain!) and also trying to get some work done on your clothing line... which mommy needs to hurry more. that and the photobooth. so hopefully those will be done by the end of july/ august. mommy needs to balance her time more efficiently but also wants to take care of you enough since you are mommy's little girl.
balance is key.
we love you little sofia michael... you are such a blessing.
xoxoxoxxoxoxoxo mommy and daddy
But it was a chill birthday. We didn't do much, really at all. Today we spent most of the day sleeping, eating and then at 4pm we received a sudden call from grandma asking us to go to Causeway bay to go buy an apartment?! So off we went... (auntie grandma vivian and grandma auntie poon were there already) uh, just because grandma was so excited about it. We spent 2 hrs about getting there, getting things signed and finally coming back home, to which we were partially late for daddy's dinner at manhattan hill clubhouse. :( everyone was already eating, but of course took a break to greet you little girl. What joy you bring to everyone... especially your great grandparents!! :) it's so cute. You were tired though, so a bit fussy towards the end.
It was exciting though, because last night in bed you figured out how to crawl... FORWARDS! :) for the past week you've been crawling backwards, but finally last night, you pushed your legs forward and moved in the direction you wanted! What a great milestone, and on daddy's birthday. :)
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Also a few other things-- mommy noticed on Friday (7/9) that your teeth #4 AND 5 are coming in!! #4 is the right front center (yay, finally) and #5 is the left canine... speaking of which!
It's true, i think, what they say... when you're pregnant you should be careful and look at pretty things b/c it influences your baby!! the TWILIGHT impact on you little girl...
So last March, mommy started to read "Twilight", the books... i finished all 4 books within a matter of i think 3 weeks. crazy, since it's quite a lot of reading. but apparently those books might have had quite the impact (of course team edward-- from the movie haha) but yes... because your tooth #3 was the right canine, aka the vampire tooth!! and it's SHARP. I couldn't figure out why you sprouted this tooth before the center top two (since that's usually what happens)... but yes... i think it's due to the twilight books! :p that tooth came in last month-- early june. so we're accelerating now, two teeth for the month of july! little miss sofia, you really are eager to eat!!
Which btw- you've now had... peas, carrots, sweet potatoes/yams, bananas (dislike), apples (dislike), corn on the cob, kiwi (love), avocados (love), strawberries (love), rice cereal, congee, congee with steamed fish, grapes, blueberries, watermelon, cantelope, and some other spelt/organic grain cookie/biscuit type things. That's quite a lot! mommy needs to start making you more fish though, so you can grow smart. You already are, but more is better in this case as you're growing and developing your little brain!! You absorb so much everyday, ready to learn... mommy needs to get you out more so you can learn.
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July 4th was last sunday... unfortunately we didn't get our grill in time for a july 4th bbq, but did get it delivered on the 7th (wed). so we had a bbq on the 8th, thurs: of burgers, 9th: ribs, lamb chops, steak, wings and prawns, and 10th: more burgers, steak, wings, and sausages. We still have a fish in the freezer and a rack of lamb... so much food! but yes... the grill is great. but anyhow, on the 4th mommy and daddy took you to the pool for the first time. We slathered on the sunscreen (so you wouldnl't get burnt!) and took you to manhattan hill, into the water. Since it was your first time, i think you were a little bit scared... since you didn't really know what was going on. We only stayed for about 5 minutes in the pool, since it was a bit cold as well and your toes were turning into prunes already! Plus we had to go to lunch, so it was a quick trip.
but then on Saturday (10th) we went to the pool again, this time in the afternoon and you seemed to like it a bit more. You started to move your feet like a frog, and how cute it was. Unfortunately the pool guy said we couldn't take photos :( boo. but we took some anyhow. We'll try to go to the pool again this week, since next week we will be going to phuket!! yay!! mommy and daddy can't wait. :)
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Anyhow, that's what's been going on.. mommy needs to try to update more, but it's been a forgetful mommy... between watching world cup (which ends tonight- go spain!) and also trying to get some work done on your clothing line... which mommy needs to hurry more. that and the photobooth. so hopefully those will be done by the end of july/ august. mommy needs to balance her time more efficiently but also wants to take care of you enough since you are mommy's little girl.
balance is key.
we love you little sofia michael... you are such a blessing.
xoxoxoxxoxoxoxo mommy and daddy
another month...(6/22)
7 months now have passed since we met you little girl!!
your sitting up is getting more sturdy everyday and lately you've started to be able to crawl backwards! it's quite funny actually. you though, don't like being on your tummy much, but we try to play some games just so your arms and legs get stronger. crawling supposedly helps arm/leg coordination, so it's important for you to learn. some babies don't crawl, i read that some people think it's linked to developmental things/issues later on.
anyhow. each baby is different... :)
lately mom and dad have been watching world cup, so you haven't been sleeping very early- around 10-11pm... you'll sleep a bit and wake up. we need to get back on a better schedule. actually though, mommy has noticed that if helper rowena puts you to sleep in the afternoon, you'll fall asleep quite quickly w/o crying in your crib... vs. if mommy puts you in your crib! it's like you know, which i'm sure you do. You're quite smart... it seems you like to read signs, esp in the elevator. mommy needs to start teaching you alphabets and words now... at least in english. We also need to get you some more music, in spanish and other languages so you can learn too!!
Grandma came to hong kong on thursday night but left on friday to xiamen to see great grandma... she'll be back though on wed, so that'll be good. she'll be excited to play with you. :)
Today we went to brunch with auntie lois. She gave you some new clothes, they're cute. :) It's nice to catch up with her, we went to hullet house, the parlour. it's fancy, and not very baby friendly, but we managed. :) you were really "guai"... and fell asleep as soon as we got back into the car. too bad it was raining
nothing else much new... but you're still just as cute, getting cuter every day. :) mommy loves you very much. daddy loves you too. xxoo
your sitting up is getting more sturdy everyday and lately you've started to be able to crawl backwards! it's quite funny actually. you though, don't like being on your tummy much, but we try to play some games just so your arms and legs get stronger. crawling supposedly helps arm/leg coordination, so it's important for you to learn. some babies don't crawl, i read that some people think it's linked to developmental things/issues later on.
anyhow. each baby is different... :)
lately mom and dad have been watching world cup, so you haven't been sleeping very early- around 10-11pm... you'll sleep a bit and wake up. we need to get back on a better schedule. actually though, mommy has noticed that if helper rowena puts you to sleep in the afternoon, you'll fall asleep quite quickly w/o crying in your crib... vs. if mommy puts you in your crib! it's like you know, which i'm sure you do. You're quite smart... it seems you like to read signs, esp in the elevator. mommy needs to start teaching you alphabets and words now... at least in english. We also need to get you some more music, in spanish and other languages so you can learn too!!
Grandma came to hong kong on thursday night but left on friday to xiamen to see great grandma... she'll be back though on wed, so that'll be good. she'll be excited to play with you. :)
Today we went to brunch with auntie lois. She gave you some new clothes, they're cute. :) It's nice to catch up with her, we went to hullet house, the parlour. it's fancy, and not very baby friendly, but we managed. :) you were really "guai"... and fell asleep as soon as we got back into the car. too bad it was raining
nothing else much new... but you're still just as cute, getting cuter every day. :) mommy loves you very much. daddy loves you too. xxoo
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
almost 7 months!
it's been over a month since we've been home in hk. the weather is hot and humid. and more humid. sometimes it rains, so we get a bit of cooler weather, but for the most part, hellooooo hk summer!! It's tough too, since it's so hot that we don't get to get out much, nor go down to the part around 4-5pm b/c the mosquitos are having their fun in the summer as well. they are pesky little pin dot sized mosquitos too. :( blood thirsty and hungry! so either we should wake up in the morning to go to the park for a walk or we should just stay indoors. unfortunately it's the latter. i wish we could go out more, when you didn't sweat as much, or weren't so hot.
it was weird today, mommy wanted ot take you for a walk and for soem reason the helper decided she was coming? uhhh... next time i think i need to clarify that she doesn't need to come to the park to walk. although we only walked for a little, about 20 minutes, you were so sweaty and started to get uncomfortable, so we decided to go home.
i'ts okay, having a helper, i just need to make sure she's doing her cleaning house chores first... it seems that she's always very eager to play with you (though who wouldn't be!) and so need to make sure things are clean... she's still technically on probation/trial, so i donno. she's ok clean. not immaculate, like i'd like... so we'll see i guess. i'm sure we'll still end up keeping her anyways, just because.
you're still growing. such a doll. you were so excited to see daddy after last week when he came back. it was the cutest little thing how happy you were! it's nice to have daddy home too, of course, and fathers day was this past sunday. we didn't do much, actually mommy didn't prepare much, since it's just still too early and i didn't have the chance to... but i'm sure next year will be better when you can draw daddy a card or something. :)
i don't think you like avocados btw. you seem to find them funny tasting... you'll eat a few bites still, but then no more. you still love your puffs the most.
grandma is coming thursday!! yay! that will be nice to see her again. she's so excited to see you too little sofia.
xxoo love mommy
it was weird today, mommy wanted ot take you for a walk and for soem reason the helper decided she was coming? uhhh... next time i think i need to clarify that she doesn't need to come to the park to walk. although we only walked for a little, about 20 minutes, you were so sweaty and started to get uncomfortable, so we decided to go home.
i'ts okay, having a helper, i just need to make sure she's doing her cleaning house chores first... it seems that she's always very eager to play with you (though who wouldn't be!) and so need to make sure things are clean... she's still technically on probation/trial, so i donno. she's ok clean. not immaculate, like i'd like... so we'll see i guess. i'm sure we'll still end up keeping her anyways, just because.
you're still growing. such a doll. you were so excited to see daddy after last week when he came back. it was the cutest little thing how happy you were! it's nice to have daddy home too, of course, and fathers day was this past sunday. we didn't do much, actually mommy didn't prepare much, since it's just still too early and i didn't have the chance to... but i'm sure next year will be better when you can draw daddy a card or something. :)
i don't think you like avocados btw. you seem to find them funny tasting... you'll eat a few bites still, but then no more. you still love your puffs the most.
grandma is coming thursday!! yay! that will be nice to see her again. she's so excited to see you too little sofia.
xxoo love mommy
Friday, June 11, 2010
Your own bed...
Today is the 6th day of napping in your own crib. It's been a tough week- we started last Thursday... then it was 45-50 min of crying... and day 2, 3, 4, 5--- still 45 minutes of crying then passed out. But today, the 6th day of nap time in your own crib, 10 minutes of on and off crying and yay!!! Nap time! :D
What a great thing! This morning you woke up at 730am, then went back to sleep from 930-11:30... then played, ate, played some more and into the crib at 2:45 (so already almost 3 hrs of being awake) and boom! sleep. hopefully you'll sleep about 2 hrs and then wake up at 5ish and then we can play, eat dinner at 6 and go back to sleep by 8pm.
Tonight mommy and daddy have to go to dinner for Uncle Ronald's birthday, so auntie Rowena will watch you... and hopefully you'll sleep okay tonight as well. :) But she understands the importance of leaving you in your crib. And you do know as well!! Mommy is really proud of you, and how quickly you can learn. Maybe night time sleeping in your own room wont' be too bad and isn't too far away!! (i'm sure daddy will be happy!)
On another note, daddy got a new "job" today as Project Director of CIA-- your Grand-uncle Sy's company in Tokyo, Japan! Hopefully we can visit someday, as Tokyo is a pretty interesting place.
Anyhow, congratulations to daddy. We're so very proud of him. :)
And we're very proud of you too little Sofia. our little girl.
xxoo
mommy and daddy
What a great thing! This morning you woke up at 730am, then went back to sleep from 930-11:30... then played, ate, played some more and into the crib at 2:45 (so already almost 3 hrs of being awake) and boom! sleep. hopefully you'll sleep about 2 hrs and then wake up at 5ish and then we can play, eat dinner at 6 and go back to sleep by 8pm.
Tonight mommy and daddy have to go to dinner for Uncle Ronald's birthday, so auntie Rowena will watch you... and hopefully you'll sleep okay tonight as well. :) But she understands the importance of leaving you in your crib. And you do know as well!! Mommy is really proud of you, and how quickly you can learn. Maybe night time sleeping in your own room wont' be too bad and isn't too far away!! (i'm sure daddy will be happy!)
On another note, daddy got a new "job" today as Project Director of CIA-- your Grand-uncle Sy's company in Tokyo, Japan! Hopefully we can visit someday, as Tokyo is a pretty interesting place.
Anyhow, congratulations to daddy. We're so very proud of him. :)
And we're very proud of you too little Sofia. our little girl.
xxoo
mommy and daddy
Monday, June 7, 2010
Nice Weekend...including Sofia's first boat ride and tooth #3!
What a chill weekend... at least Saturday afternoon...
On Saturday we had dim sum with great grandma- hou bu and all our relatives on grandma's side, total of 15 people! You got to see great grandma and also your cousins Jayden and Jiselle, not to mention all your aunties and uncles! :) It was a nice gathering, since the last time was about 3 mos ago for your 100 days at the intercon. Lots of food and mommy invited everyone since i was the one who called everyone. Was a good thing to do.
Then in the afternoon daddy went to kickboxing class with uncles tristan and will. We went home to take a nap!! By 4:25 we got up and went to pick up daddy since we had to go to Aberdeen Marina Club for uncle Justin's surprise party. It was a good thing we went, since Daddy's friends invited us on the boat! Uncle Rex's boat- LO RIDER. (classic). it's a really really nice boat though, 70ft. You seemed to like it, being on the boat, rocking back and forth. it was definitely a chill afternoon. We had dinner on Lamma island, but you slept thru it all, which was a good thing, so mommy could eat! So it was Uncle Rex, Tony, Edward, daddy mommy and you. What a lucky little girl you are... fancy fancy. But a very chill afternoon and unplanned. Those are the best. :)
Then on Sunday we had our typical dim sum with great grandpa/ma at the intercon. Uncle edwin took some photos, which were nice. :) you're such a happy little girl. .. we are really blessed with you sofia. Just remember, you too, need to be thankful that you're surrounded by so many people who love you!!
Nothing much in the afternoon... just stayed at home and rested. Family nap!!
Today, you napped in your crib again. Only 20 min of crying (though perhaps you missed your morning nap so were a bit more tired). but either way, you're getting better... I hope by the end of the week you nap w/o fighting and crying. :) then next week we'll try nighttime sleeping! joy!!
You're a good girl sofia. Thank you for choosing mommy and daddy.
we love you.
xxxo
On Saturday we had dim sum with great grandma- hou bu and all our relatives on grandma's side, total of 15 people! You got to see great grandma and also your cousins Jayden and Jiselle, not to mention all your aunties and uncles! :) It was a nice gathering, since the last time was about 3 mos ago for your 100 days at the intercon. Lots of food and mommy invited everyone since i was the one who called everyone. Was a good thing to do.
Then in the afternoon daddy went to kickboxing class with uncles tristan and will. We went home to take a nap!! By 4:25 we got up and went to pick up daddy since we had to go to Aberdeen Marina Club for uncle Justin's surprise party. It was a good thing we went, since Daddy's friends invited us on the boat! Uncle Rex's boat- LO RIDER. (classic). it's a really really nice boat though, 70ft. You seemed to like it, being on the boat, rocking back and forth. it was definitely a chill afternoon. We had dinner on Lamma island, but you slept thru it all, which was a good thing, so mommy could eat! So it was Uncle Rex, Tony, Edward, daddy mommy and you. What a lucky little girl you are... fancy fancy. But a very chill afternoon and unplanned. Those are the best. :)
Then on Sunday we had our typical dim sum with great grandpa/ma at the intercon. Uncle edwin took some photos, which were nice. :) you're such a happy little girl. .. we are really blessed with you sofia. Just remember, you too, need to be thankful that you're surrounded by so many people who love you!!
Nothing much in the afternoon... just stayed at home and rested. Family nap!!
Today, you napped in your crib again. Only 20 min of crying (though perhaps you missed your morning nap so were a bit more tired). but either way, you're getting better... I hope by the end of the week you nap w/o fighting and crying. :) then next week we'll try nighttime sleeping! joy!!
You're a good girl sofia. Thank you for choosing mommy and daddy.
we love you.
xxxo
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Growing up.
It seems the turning point of 6 months is quite a milestone. Between Sofia's first fever, cough, and also starting to sit up more!! She's been also realizing how to push buttons and adverse... cry, whine, and see if she can get what she wants! It's definitely fun and a challenge at the same time as mommy and daddy trying to figure out what she wants and also if she should get it... like being picked up/ held all the time. :p
Today was a big day as well. Yesterday the helper Rowena changed your sheets in the crib. They're the dwell ones now. so very girlie, and pretty. So today mommy decided to put them to use. At 2:30pm you started to look tired, so at 2:40, into the crib you go! and the tears and crying started... and kept going... it's tough, for mommy, but i know it's best for you, and for our little family-- so that you get used to sleeping in your own crib, in your own room... i'm sure daddy will be thrilled too. haha. maybe he'll be the most thrilled. :p The books say that I need to let you cry- and so you can figure out how to self soothe. I cannot pick you up, but can talk to you, etc. So i let you cry, and cry, and give you a pacifier, and that seemed to help but then the crying persists... i'm glad you don't like the pacifier actually. better. :) But at 3:10, i put my head on your chest and "shhhh" and it seems to help calm you down. by 3:26pm you're sleeping in your crib. :) i'm sure you're tired; you're definitely sweaty and hot! You've also managed to move completely in the opposite direction- from your head towards the wall to ending up towards the door! But, what a big step... Mommy is so proud of you. Mommy is letting you cry, but it's for the best. I promise to always be here for you Sofia...
have a good afternoon nap little angel.
xoxo
mommy
Today was a big day as well. Yesterday the helper Rowena changed your sheets in the crib. They're the dwell ones now. so very girlie, and pretty. So today mommy decided to put them to use. At 2:30pm you started to look tired, so at 2:40, into the crib you go! and the tears and crying started... and kept going... it's tough, for mommy, but i know it's best for you, and for our little family-- so that you get used to sleeping in your own crib, in your own room... i'm sure daddy will be thrilled too. haha. maybe he'll be the most thrilled. :p The books say that I need to let you cry- and so you can figure out how to self soothe. I cannot pick you up, but can talk to you, etc. So i let you cry, and cry, and give you a pacifier, and that seemed to help but then the crying persists... i'm glad you don't like the pacifier actually. better. :) But at 3:10, i put my head on your chest and "shhhh" and it seems to help calm you down. by 3:26pm you're sleeping in your crib. :) i'm sure you're tired; you're definitely sweaty and hot! You've also managed to move completely in the opposite direction- from your head towards the wall to ending up towards the door! But, what a big step... Mommy is so proud of you. Mommy is letting you cry, but it's for the best. I promise to always be here for you Sofia...
have a good afternoon nap little angel.
xoxo
mommy
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