Usa

Its been such a trip so far... Sf, la, currently in columbus. Sofia has been really good... As good as a little one can be with all the travelling. M and I have had a bit of hiccups/off times; and I'm sure he misses home in hk. Everytime I come to the states I miss it. I miss the little things. I wonder if and when we'll move back, if ever. I don't think I've fully accepted hk as "home", though I consider a few places home.

We're in cbus now too... Which is "home"... Being the condo is here. Its sad to think of selling, especially because we started here... The emotional factor is much more than I thought! Sad to see furniture being sold, sad to be leaving. Its such a pleasant little place... Its where we started, where we met. Its special.

Sofia has been saying "ah-mmmmm" and "meahhhhh"s lately right before sleeping. Its her way of saying mom I think, "mom I'm tired and want milk". I hope she picks up "daddy" or "baba" soo. Its cute though but I want to make sure daddy feels involved.

Overall the trip has been stressful, I'm sure for michael and I... I think combined with over-tiredness and travelling with a baby... We definitely need a date night soon.

Daddy leaves back to hk tmrw and we're headed to nj... Grandma is here to help, so it'll be better at least. But we'll miss daddy though perhaps the time apart may be a bit ok.

I love him though so much, I hope he knows that forever.

I love u too of course little girl... Oh! You've gotten a double eyefold, but just in your left eye the past 2 days. :p

Xxoo mommy
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It's already May!

The year is going by so quickly. It's already May!

In two days, Sofia, we're going to take your first trip to the states! it's going to be amazing... and such an experience... i hope you do well! There is so much to pack, it's going to be a challenge i'm sure, but i know we'll get through it okay. :)  Mommy prays you'll be a good girl on the plane...and your ears won't hurt!

The past week has been good.  Nothing too special has been going on, but your teeth are definitely starting to come in more and more each day. They're still as sharp as ever too! and actually hurt when you bite mommy's fingers! Mommy read that usually after the first two come in, 4-8 weeks later, the top two teeth will also come in... but no signs of those yet.  You are still teething though and go thru some fits of massive frustration and biting... lately you like to chew on the washcloth in the bath (yes, including the soap that might be on it from washing)... so maybe a cold wet washcloth might do the trick since they say i shouldn't give you the toys filled with liquid since your teeth might bite thru.

Yesterday we had dim sum with tai yeh yeh and tai mama.  Tai yeh yeh gave you a hong bao for going on your first trip! we will need to bring him something back :) that was very nice.

Today we had brunch at Steakhouse with Leeton and joan, raymond. It was nice to see leeton again. He's still smaller than you, but he is getting bigger and more alert too! He'll be a nice friend later on, but i don't think you really understand who he is now anyways. :)  I'm sure daddy wants you to stay away from boys for a LONG time anyhow. You'll just be daddy's little girl for now. :) (which you already are).

It's too cute, i think you look fwd to playing with daddy... he always makes you laugh and smile... it's really a precious moment, when you play together.  when daddy is sleeping on the bed you look up at him, i think, seeing if he's going to wake up to play with you. so sweet.

I tell daddy, the reason why you're so cute Sofia, is because daddy and mommy love each other. And although mommy might pms and feel insecure, she knows at the end of the day, daddy loves her and loves you...

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Lately we are thinking of having a little brother (hopefully) for you... i can only imagine what type of older sister you'll be... bossy, most likely, kinda like mommy! haha.  But you will be a good older sister.   We'll see when our next blessing will be. :)

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But yes! The states in two days... mommy has a lot to do and prepare... so better get started.  The helper has also arrived in hk now, mommy is still hesitant, so we'll see how it all pans out.  ok i hope.

we love you little girl! can't wait till you get to see where mommy grew up. :)

love always, mommy and daddy.

happy 5 months sofia!

Yes, five months have already passed. It's amazing. Everyday is such a blessing. To have you, Sofia, in our lives. You're healthy, happy and beautiful.  We couldn't have asked for anything more.  Mommy wishes that you grow up and become a beautiful person, both inside and out.  There is the list! you know. :)

This morning we went to go get your hk passport.  It'll be ready by the time we get back from the states! I'm surprised it takes longer than the USA one, considering hk is usually more efficient, but regardless, i'm glad that you'll have both.  we then went to have lunch (mommy/daddy) at 360 in landmark- it's a hidden gem! Burritos! :)  Yum.  We then dropped daddy off at work and came home.  Mommy was SO very tired though since last night you woke up quite a bit, so didn't let mommy sleep much.  I haven't been that exhausted in a long time. .. but luckily we took a nap or two plus a dr.pepper for some caffiene to help get me thru the day! But yes, 5 months! Unfortunately mommy forgot to take some photos of you, so we'll have to do that tomorrow! cannot forget.

We did though, take a walk, and mommy used the moby wrap (since we had to run some errands), and you sat kangaroo style. so cute. :)  you are such a doll sofia. so fun. but we came home afterwards and just hung out a bit and you took another nap till almost 730pm.

Nothing much else special, just the normal. Hopefully though you sleep better tonight. :) (daddy went out)

But I just wanted to let you know, how grateful I am... that you're such a healthy and happy baby sofia... though you might not look 5 months; you look older everyone says (b/c you're so tall!), mommy is so absolutely grateful that you're strong and healthy.  Mommy's friend Angie's niece was born only at 25 weeks and she's very tiny and not all developed.  Life is so fragile... and it's so important to treat our bodies right and to take care of ourselves and each other... so I hope little Grace is okay. I hope she stays strong, as strong as she can, and if she is in pain that it goes away quickly... she's so precious, as is every little baby... so we pray that she's okay and can make it through safely and grow stronger and healthier each minute, each day...

it makes mommy reflect how lucky we are... remember to say thank you for life everyday little girl... say thank you for each breath, the earth, the beauty of nature, of family, friends and love.

biggest hugs and kisses.
love mommy and daddy

Please pass the peas.

Today mommy tried a new food for you Sofia! Green Peas! Unfortunately we had to buy the frozen birds eye peas but they're yummy nonetheless! It's a bit difficult to mash them in the Vitamix, the blades are too high, but after adding some water, it turned out a bit better.  And, as expected, you ate them up! yummy!  I suspect there won't be many foods you don't like, really. :p  Ahhh my little girl. 

This morning we actually saw Auntie Tina (huang), which was nice too, she gave you a summer hat and bib. Too cute.  I haven't seen her in about 4 years now! It's pretty amazing how quickly the time does fly by. And though we weren't able to really catch up, it's nice to see a friendly face from the past. :) 

Only a few more weeks till our big trip!! 

Soooo exciting! I hope you do well travelling little munchkin so we can take you to more places! 

xoxo

love mommy

Sleeping through the night... and more PBP

It's been a wonderful week in the sleeping through the night category! For the FIRST TIME Sofia, you slept thru the night w/o waking up at all!! a whole 9 hours!! :) What a darling. it's so wonderful for you! Mommy though still wakes up at 7am since the milk is full... so i've been needing to pump the past two days.  but it's okay.  You've been growing so much and are so interested in eating table food! Mommy will try to find you some fresh peas from the market to try that since i think rice cereal is getting old.  I'm sure you will LOVE eating everything since you're already so curious when we're at dinner... and definitely want some too!

what a little blessing... you're happy, healthy and beautiful.
we love you.

and yes, more PBP, once a day if that. :p
xxo mommy & daddy

Water + Rice Cereal = PBP (after 3 days)

So the past week, mommy has been feeding you some rice cereal and water.  You LOVE eating out of the spoon and even drinking water with a spoon! toooo cute.  It seems like water is making you not poop as much, and the rice cereal- ohhhhh! What a sight... after 3 days of no pooping, you finally went! (though grandma taught mom how to press the specific spot on your belly to help with constipation too).  And oh my- did you go... it was like peanut butter consistency-- or as daddy said, the "ice cream machine!" and it certainly was. a LOT.  Mommy wanted to record it (gross), but too funny.  

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4/11: Sunday- grandma left this morning.  Mommy got to drive!! it's sad to see grandma go home but we'll see her very soon!! in a month! :p  The rest of the day we just hung out, took a walk, and relaxed.  

Mommy fed you some rice cereal as well... which you happily ate up!  Its' funny, if mommy doesn't feed you fast enough, you will actually get upset.  Though when we start to record you crying- you realize you're on camera and stop! Our little actress. :p   

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4/12 Monday: You're 20 weeks today Sofia!! :) 

Today we went to the USA Embassy to get your passport! It should arrive in 10 days... just in time for our big- and your first trip to the states!! We will be going to SF, then driving to LA, flying to Columbus (where mommy and daddy met!) and then flying to NJ- to see grandma and grandpa! :)  Exciting for sure... 

Mommy has also noticed that your teeth are coming in more and more... they're quite sharp too! You've been biting mommy at times and it starts to hurt! Hopefully your teething will be over soon, poor little girl- as you keep talking a lot mommy notices.  

Today mommy also fed you some more rice cereal...  you pooped once today, though not peanut butter, it was a LOT.  

You're growing more everyday... it's really amazing. 

We love you more and more everyday little girl.  

mommy & daddy

April Fools Day

it's April!! Though we hadn't played any april fools day jokes on anyone.  i could tell daddy we're pregnant again, though that's not really a joke to be had.  :p  one day- we figured we will try next year- june, so we have a late mar/april baby, 2012.  I'm sure the time will be here so quickly- by then sofia will be 2.5 yrs old!

but quite a few milestones have happened in the past 10 days... it's definitely been exciting!
on 3/23, of course, sofia turned 4 months old... :)

then on 3/25 we went to the doctors for her 4 month old checkup + 2nd set of shots.  Sofia, you weigh 8.3kg = 18lbs 4oz and are 67cm / 26.5" tall!! Wow!! You've gained 4lbs exactly and grew 2" in the past 2 months.  :) You are in the 100th percentile for both height and weight!! Mommy is so proud of you... it's nice to know you're healthy as well, which is actually MOST important! Doctor says you're doing well.  Your left eye is a bit inward, but hopefully by month 6, it'll get back to centered.  I hope your eyesight is good... better than mommy's!  And so you got two shots, just like last time- in your thighs.  the first one, you were a good girl- you didn't even cry at all! In fact, you smiled! The nurses said, haha, just like grandpa wong. :p  Then the second shot you cried a bit, but still, less than 5 seconds.  Such a tough cookie. :) Mommy wasn't even scared, so i think neither were you. Mommy is so proud of you Sofia.  Doctor said you can start to eat rice cereal too// starting solids, so yay! (since i know you've been anxious as you watch mommy and daddy eating all the time and seems like you want to taste and eat too!)

so the past week mommy has been giving you water with a spoon, which you're happy to slurp (and yes, i mean slurp with your tongue * vaguely reminds mommy of torrance, funny)... and when mommy doesn't feed you quickly enough- you get impatient! too cute.

though the past 3 days you've definitely started to come out with a bit of a temper... must be from daddy's side, since you start to throw tantrums! crying fits... which at times, are quite mean. >:(  hopefully these aren't very long lasting and you'll become more patient, as that was, on mommy's list!!

but things are going well. you're healthy, and happy-- when sleeping enough, fed and clean... and your smile is just tooo cute.  we love you so much little girl...
it's amazing, you're our daughter.

love mommy & daddy