December 20, 2008

Today, we will have a Christmas Dinner at Aunt Priscillia home. Instead of american or italian food, it will be indonesian cuisine. Mommy already prepared ahead and so we were ready. The event is at 5pm and the reason for that is because we wanted to leave early and that I can still make it to my bedtime.
However, when we are about to leave, papi forgot to fill up the gas. So we have to stop by at Costco gas station first. There were lots of people filling up gas and that itself took 30 minutes. Then we had to go to New Hwong Kok to get appetizer, crab rangoon.
We arrived at Aunt Priscillia at 5:30pm and it was just in time. Aunt Priscillia got a christmas tree and we decorated the tree. It's my first time decorating a christmas tree. I was also hungry so papi gave me some egg roll and also crab rangoon. And since I can reach and grab the crab rangoon myself, I went to the table and self-served. Papi caught me taking couple of crab rangoon :) I also had some of the sweetened ice tea during dinner.
After dinner, we played the white elephant gift. Well, I still don't understand by mommy wanted me to be involved. Even Uncle Ethan asked me to open up his gift. It was fun but at the same time I was sleepy. It passed my bedtime and mommy and papi is not aware of it.
Finally at 10pm, we went home. Papi already changed my clothing and brushed my teeth. Few minutes passed by and we were on the freeway, I was immediately knocked out. But I woke up at 1am!!! and stayed up for another hour. I woke Marsha and Nadya up. Apparently, papi thinks that it's because of the sweetened tea. Even mommy is not feeling sleepy after drinking the tea. Next time, mommy and papi knows not to give me tea before my bed time :)

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

December 21, 2008

We went to Great Mall America with Uncle Ronny, Aunt Juliana, Nadya and Marsha. We will be having Dim Sum at Mayflower. There were lots of people trying to find parking. Papi had to circle around the parking lot. Then, there was a small incident. The car was actually driving pretty fast but the other was driving slowly and had a blind spot. He couldn't see the car and whamm... It hit the side of the car and the license plate went off flying. We just have to be extra careful.
Finally, we got the parking. Even the parking for expectant mum is full!!! Uncle Ronny and Aunt Juliana already got their seat and we had our lunch. I ate some of the shiumai and had the orange. I couldn't sit still so I was disturbing the rest of the people. Mommy and papi haven't finished their lunch so Aunt Juliana picked me up and went outside since she has finished.
We parted because I was taking my nap and after that we'll be going to church. Uncle Ronny, Aunt Juliana along with Nadya and Marsha went to Pleasanton for their church service. I took a long nap but we have enough time and not be late to church.
During the praise and worship, I wanted to go to the nursery room. But papi insisted that we stay because it's important we finish our praise and worship to the Lord. I keep pulling papi by the finger. When that failed, I tried mommy as well. Only after we finished and Uncle Devy prayed for the kids that papi and I went to the nursery room. I played with the toys and even brought my car and train as well. There was a new girl, her name is Elisabeth. Papi asked me to share the toys with her and I shared with her. Papi praised me for this :) Papi did this because he wants me to learn especially that I will have a sibling.

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

December 18, 2008

Papi will have Christmas Office Party today so we are sending papi to work. Furthermore, we are going to pick up Uncle Ronny, Aunt Juliana, Nadya and Marsha at the Airport. They will be coming from Indonesia. I haven't met them ever since I was a little baby.
When papi is working, mommy and I went with Aunt Irene to go shopping. Mommy wanted to get boots because the weather is colder.
At about 6pm, we picked up papi. However, instead of going straight to the airport, we have to send papi's coworker, Nitasha, to her home. Her husband is out of town and she was waiting for her friend. We just happen to be in the area. When she sat behind the car, she was playing with me and I was really happy. She smiled a lot as well and tickled me.
Then we headed to the SFO airport. Just in time, they arrived at 6:30pm and they are at the baggage claim. Uncle Ronny went to pick up the rental car first so we picked up Marsha and Nadya first. I was excited to see my cousins and both of them couldn't stop talking in the car. Well, I try to keep up as well :) It was really fun.
When we got home, they were all still jet lag, so I had to sleep in. At first, I didn't want to go to sleep but papi insisted that I go to sleep. I resisted but I was too tired.

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

December 9, 2008

I woke up in the middle of the night crying out. Mommy was just finishing up making rum balls while papi is finishing up his work. I didn't want papi so I was hugging mommy. But I was crying out "Dada" all the time. Papi thinks that I was telling mommy about just now. Papi was trying to put me to sleep last night and I wanted mommy. But papi told me to go to sleep. I was really sleepy that time.
Anyway, I went back to sleep again with mommy :) Until the next morning, around 5am, instead of going to mommy's side, I went to papi's side. Normally I would go to mommy's side. Papi picked me up and put me in the middle and I went back to sleep again.
I woke up at about 7:50am so papi have to take the late train. Lately, I've been waking up late.
Mommy gave me the rum ball and I like it... "Enaak". First I took a small bite, then the next thing, I took the whole bite.. yummmmy :) I also took my nap pretty early, around 10am. Normally I would take my nap pretty late, at around 11 or even 12. Mommy's plan was to go to the mall before picking papi up at the Caltrain station, but I haven't eaten my lunch yet so we didn't go. But after a while, I ate my lunch and it was also time for us to pick papi up.
So after picking papi up, we went to Valley Fair Mall. Papi took out the stroller and I wanted to push the stroller. I was a little slow and papi was impatient as well. Papi was also concern about the cars in the parking lot so he carried me and the stroller until we are inside the mall. Wherever mommy and papi went, I pushed the stroller and I didn't want mommy and papi to help me at all.
While at the Food Court, there are free sample of food for the Mongolian, Teriyaki Chicken, and Sushi. I had the mongolian noodle and teriyaki chicken and even wanted more. We didn't get the coupon this time so the next round, papi came and ask for the coupon. Papi and I also got more chicken teriyaki :) Mommy didn't know what to order yet so she asked papi to get extra teriyaki meat for 99cents and everyone ate together. I sat on the chair by myself and we prayed and gave thanks to the Lord. Yummmy... I ate quite a lot even though I already ate my lunch just now. Then we asked for another mongolian noodles and I ate it by myself. I even messed up my jacket.
On the way home, I was really sleepy and by 7pm I was knocked out. Mommy took all the things while papi carried me to our home. Papi then changed my clothes and diaper. I forgot to brush my teeth as well, oppps :)

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

December 5, 2008

I woke up at around midnight and called mommy. Papi hasn't slept yet and still working. But mommy is already asleep. Even when papi came to my room, I only wanted mommy. So papi brought me to mommmy.
Mommy wasn't aware because she was in a deep sleep but as soon as I lay on her, mommy woke up. I continue to sleep in the middle of the bed. At first, I was sleeping still, but next thing I know, I tossed around and pulled on mommy's blanket.
I woke up at 7:30am and papi gave me milk. Papi is still not feeling well, coughing and running nose so papi worked from home and rested as well. Furthermore, this afternoon, we will go to the doctor for an ultra-sound check for the baby. We'll know whether it's a boy or girl as well :)
Mommy asked me couple of times.. do I want a baby boy or baby girl? And I said "Gggrrll". Mommy asked again... a baby girl or baby boy?... And I said the same thing.. "Grrrll". Papi then came in and asked the same question.. girl or boy? boy or girl? girl or boy? boy or girl? And I kept repeating the same answer.. "Grrrll". Papi guessed that the baby is a boy while mommy is a girl. Again.. we'll find out today.
I took a nap first with papi but papi couldn't sleep so he continued working. When it was time, we all got ready. I ate some lunch first before going to the doctor. Hopefully this time we don't have to wait for 2 hours.
When we arrive, there is no one there so immediately it is our turn. So the nurse asked some questions and started the ultra-sound, measure the baby's brain, head size, count the number toes and fingers. Thank God everything looks good :) The nurse actually teased us and that she already know what is the gender of the baby. Mommy couldn't wait and asked... The baby is a ... "Grrrrlll" That's right... just as I said as well :) Everyone is excited.
We went to Bucca Di Beppo at Palo Alto to celebrate. Mommy called to inform the news. Papi also called Grandma to let her know what we are expecting. Mommy then ordered calamari and pizza. I was drawing with the crayons first. Then we prayed first before eating. Papi gave me some calamari and I ate them with my hand. I also ate some bread and I dipped it in olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette. I was behaving really well and mommy and papi are proud of me.
When we got back, papi gave me raspberry ice cream... yummmy... I sat on the stool and waited for papi to spoon-feed me. Ok, at least today I know I'm going to have a little sister. Now mommy and papi just have to find the name :)

Written by: Johnny Soedomo