Little Girl

Sophia is officially a TODDLER!! From talking to running to tantrums and opinions. We have been busy as usual with something always planned to occupy her mind and energy. Her appetite never ceases and since Halloween just past, she has really taken a liking to CANDY!!

Sleeping in her room has taken a turn for the worse since she stopped sucking her thumb. She refuses to sleep in her bed or her room. Instead she sleeps on the couch, which I cannot stand but it is a small price to pay so she can have a restful sleep. We have tried everything...

SLEEP=ROOM=COMFORT=THUMB

I am hoping this phase quickly passes...any more suggestions??

Other than that she is really growing and looking more like a little girl rather than a baby, kinda neat and scary all at the same time.

Sorry for the lack of updates, I'm still going to school so when she is sleeping I am studying. Until next time...

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Guitar Singing

Bubble Reflections...

Growing....and more!!

This past month is flying by, Sophia is talking in sentences now and repeats everything in English and Spanish!! I continue to keep her busy with parks and any thing with animals. She loves giving hugs, even to the oddest of objects.... her chair, plants, animals and of course us! She loves food and eats anything, and although she is allergic to soy, she would still eat it. If I ask her if she wants some rice, she says "Yes mommy rice!" She loves singing and dancing, reading and playing. (Still trying to capture on video). We have started to look at preschools, which I think she will absolutely LOVE!!

I have yet to potty train her but will continue to try. She did go "poo-poo" in the potty today without me asking her, so any day now... When I do ask her she says "No Thank You".

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Video Song By:
U2 "I Still Haven't Found

Sophias 2nd Birthday!!

Oh my goodness, Sophia is officially TWO!!

Yesterday was her birthday... I am in shock of how fast this year went by, it seems like yesterday we were just celebrating her 1st birthday. My parents threw her a small birthday party on Sunday (before leaving for Hawaii) and invited Sophia's closest buddies. Her Tia Oli bought her the most delicious ELMO cake ever and she received lots of books, clothes and toys from everyone. THANK YOU!!

On her official birthday yesterday, I invited a few moms in my mothers group to join us for some cupcakes and watermelon. It was a normal day at the park except for the cupcakes and parachute which they all went nuts over.

In the evening, Myron and I took her to Fentons to have some ice cream and too celebrate a little bit more, she seemed a bit uncomfortable when the whole restaurant sang "Happy Birthday" but she soon got over it and blew out her candle beautifully.

Until next year...

Past Month

Wow this past month has flown by and as always Sophia is growing intellectually and physically. She never ceases to amaze us. She turns two next week, I can not believe it. It is flying by!! She is talking more and more everyday, it will not be long be for the conversations began. She continues to love reading (she is even attempting too), and eating. She is a girly girl even with all her friends that are boys. I try to keep her very busy in the morning by going to the park, zoo or indoor play gym in Berkeley. Then we come home for her afternoon nap.

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Fort Fundston

Two weeks ago, we spent the day at Fort Fundston beach in San Francisco with Tia Oli, Tio Mario and her three cousins Mario, Gaby and Ruben. Sophia had a blast as usual and threw a bit of a tantrum when it was time to go.

Easter Fun!!!

This year was so much fun!! My parents recently moved to a new house with this huge piece of land as there yard. We took full advantage and the whole family came to celebrate. We had an Easter egg hunt, confetti egg fight, and a family kick ball game, among other things. I cannot wait till next year!! (Thank you mom for that delicious food, I wish we took some home)

Myron and I especially enjoyed the Easter egg hunt this year with Sophia...while looking she was saying "huevo... huevo" (Spanish translation = egg) SO ADORABLE!! She is talking alot more and is starting to say little sentences, both in english and spanish. But there is still alot of babble we do not understand. She will be talking in full sentences in no time. I still have not potty trained her but she knows where and what the "potty" is and what goes in there.

Sorry for the lack in updates, Myron is in school full time (LVN to RN) and I am taking a few classes, so our evenings are filled with homework on the computer.



Song: "Why Can't We Be Friends"
By: War

Shower Time

Wake Up, Wake Up...

This is one of Sophias favorite songs from Sesame Street. I have been looking for a CD version, but cannot find it.

Growing Up Toddler Style

Sophia is growing so quickly, its still never ceases to amaze us at the rate she is doing it too. She is saying small sentences now, both English and Spanish. I am even learning the basics. We are constantly watching what we say too, she catches everything, especially at the most vulnerable of moments.

I have lost count of the amount of teeth she has and she officially weighs 28.5 lbs. She started throwing tantrums but are trying to nip that in the butt, our motto is "ignore bad behavior and praise good ones", its hard but has seemed to work so far. Daddy is most gullible. She loves babies, giving hugs and kisses.

Food is still the object of her affection and she gets the sneakiest when she is around something she wants....HIDE YOUR COFFEE!! Since I watch Remy twice a week now, Remy and her have become very close. They have complete conversations, want to share everything and follow each others moods. I am curious to see how Sophia acts when her brother or sister come around...

No, I am not pregnant but we are going to start trying in June, hoping for a March/April baby.

Tilden Park Little Farm

At the spare of the moment we decided to visit Tilden's Park Little Farm with Wendy and Toby. Sophia had a blast, she was a bit scared of the cow, especially his "MOOOOOO". Next time I am bringing some veggies for them to eat and some lunch for us.

Sophia Update!!

Well these past few weeks have been non-stop, Sophia is growing so much, its hard to keep up with her. She is officially 20 months and counting.

Enjoy the video! (We recently bought a new iMac, so I am still learning all the new iMovie tricks and have not transferred my itunes, so the music is not the greatest)

Super Powers!!

Sophia has super powers!!

Myron taught her that her super power strength can bring down the backseat car windows, and all she needs is a little effort. She has tried beyond the back seat with doors and chairs, but hasn't mastered that part of her super powers yet....

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Sorry I have not posted in a while, when I am not playing with Sophia. I am either studying for one of three classes or working.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year! I can't believe another year has gone by...I can't believe how fast Sophia has grown. She is officially 18 months and 25 days old, five days from 19 months. She weighs approx. 28 lbs and is 32 inches long.

These past few weeks have been very busy and exhausting. My parents were visiting and staying with my brother so we made it a point to visit everyday. Sophia could not get enough of course, all her cousins are much older so they spoil her rotten. She refused to nap at all, so by the end of the day not only was she grumpy but very tired. All in all she had tons of fun!!

This weekend, it was Nate's birthday party with a soccer theme, SOPHIA loved it. When she is about two we are going to sign her up for the class. In the meantime, she is starting swimming lessons again in February.

Enjoy!