Jovanson Zach Soedomo

January 3, 2009

2009-01-03T23:00:00.000-08:00

Today, we'll be going to Emily's 3rd Birthday. I didn't want take my nap yet since the birthday party started at 11:30am. When we arrived, I noticed lots of balloons. Well, it's up high on the ceiling so I couldn't get it. Then I played with the other kids as well. We were playing "Catch the butterfly". The paper butterflies flew out of the elephant nose.

Papi was a little hungry so he grabbed some appetizer. I also tried some of the food, resoles, lemper. I also tried the Vietnamese bbq beef, it was a little spicy but I didn't feel it. I just keep on eating.
It was passed 2pm and I haven't had my nap. I keep on playing even though I was already sleepy. There was a couple of times when I went on the sofa and try to sleep, but there was just too many distractions. Lots of other kids are playing so I didn't sleep.
Finally, papi had to make the decision. Right after the cake cutting, we went home. On the way to the freeway, I dozed off. I couldn't open my eyes. I was just knocked out. Even on the way home, mommy picked me up and put me back to sleep. I woke up and so papi accompanied me. Papi is also stuffed and at the same time tired, so papi overslept. I was watching papi as well so since papi is sleeping, I slept as well.
After I woke up, Cici Nadya and Marsha came back from the LA trip. I remember them and so I said hi to them and we played together. It was fun having them at home :) Even at night, they asked me to sleep with them together in the room. I was only playing with them and I call mommy and we went to the room. Good night everybody. I can't wait until tomorrow to play with Cici again.

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

January 2, 2009

2009-01-02T23:00:00.000-08:00

I woke up at 7:30am and mommy and papi are still sleeping. I went to papi's side and papi picked me up. Then I asked papi for milk. After that, I watched Cars with papi and ate my breakfast, rice and egg. Papi made bread with nutella and I had some as well. Then, I asked for more milk and it was almost time for bed. But I took papi's book and ran off outside to the living room. When papi came to get me so that I can go back to the room to sleep, I was too excited and turned and fell face down with the bottle. I literally cut my upper lips and blood was gushing out my mouth. Papi quickly brought meinto the bathroom and washed my lips. Mommy put some sugar on my lips to help stop the bleeding. Until then, I stopped crying and mommy and papi thank God because now I'm ok. Mommy also gave me some raspberry ice-cream to help ice off the cut and stop the bleeding as well. I was enjoying the ice-cream that I forgot the pain. Papi didn't want to give me milk because of my lips. Furthermore, papi didn't want me to brush my teeth.
After my two hour nap, I took my lunch again. My upper lip is still swollen from the inside and papi gave me my lunch. Apparently, mommy and papi are waiting for me so that we can go to the Han Kook supermarket for shabu2 and bbq. I ate some of the seaweed and also fishball. It's really good that I ask for more.

When we got back, mommy prepared for the shabu2. Papi put me on the seat and gave me the seaweed snack. I have to wait until everybody is seated. Papi then prayed for the meal and I immediately gulf down the seaweed. Papi also gave me some of the fish balls and sesame flavor shabu2 sauce. But I already a lot while I was at the supermarket, so I only had some.
After dinner, mommy was cleaning up the table and I wanted to help. Then mommy also clean up the kitchen and I wanted to help as well. I used the sweeper and swept the kitchen and bathroom :) Mommy and papi are amazed. Papi also helped direct me to sweep the bathroom and ask me to put back sweeper.
When it was time for me to go to sleep, I told mommy that I wanted to go to sleep, "bobo". But just when I lay down, I wanted milk, "susu" and went to the kitchen and waited at the fridge. Papi opened the fridge door and I got the milk and went into the bed.
I started to know more and able to articulate more to mommy and papi and plus I'm getting older. I didn't sleep immediately though :) I was still playing in the room until about 8:45pm.

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

January 1, 2009

2009-01-01T23:00:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year 2009!!! We thank God, Jesus Christ for the wonderful year ahead. God is so good and He has blessed our family so much and He is faithful in continuing to bless us even more.
We'll be going to The Container Store and Best Buy today. Mommy wants to buy a box to put all my toys while papi still have a gift card to use in Best Buy. The gift card was a blessing for papi's birthday.
While we were at The Container Store at Santana Row, I was holding my blanket and shopping around. There are so many boxes and interesting stuff. I couldn't help but to touch everything. Papi is terified because I might break something so papi has been watching me all over the place.
In one of the isle, we found a small chair and I was playing with it and sitting down by myself. Papi noticed that I like sitting down by myself. Back at home, I used the Huggies box as my chair. Mommy accompanied me while I was sitting down.
After The Container Store, we went to Best Buy. Papi got a bluetooth handfree kit and also a webcam for mommy. The webcam is used for mommy so that papi can see us using Skype. Then mommy also use the remaining gift card to buy a dvd.
Since papi is still "shopping" around, mommy brought me to the small playground. I played with another older kid in the toy house. I also played the slide by myself. Mommy didn't even try to help me because she wanted me to explore it myself. So I did it, I slide down by myself.
Even when papi is done, I didn't want to leave and keep on playing. Papi gave me some time to play, about 30 minutes and until then papi said that we are going home. I was still playing and so papi picked me up. I threw a little tantrum but papi ignored it because it's not the right behavior. Before going out of Best Buy, I quiet down by myself. But overall, we have fun :)

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

December 20, 2008

2008-12-24T00:05:00.000-08:00

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

2008-12-21T23:00:00.000-08:00

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

2008-12-19T23:00:00.000-08:00

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

2008-12-09T23:00:00.000-08:00

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

2008-12-05T23:00:00.000-08:00

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

November 25, 2008

2008-11-25T23:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving!!! I woke up at 6am then walked to mommy and papi's room and since they are still asleep, I went to sleep again :) I slept in the middle until around 8am. Today, everyone just relaxed since it's a holiday. Mommy already prepared the green bean casserole for tonight.
I didn't take my nap until late afternoon so that I can stay awake longer at night :) So at about 7:30pm, we all went for the dinner invitation. I already ate my dinner so mommy and papi brought me only snacks and my toys. When we arrived, I was a little reserved because it's a new place. I stayed with mommy and papi while they have their dinner.
I also played a little with three other babies, but they are all too young. Then I tried some of the dessert, "Es Teler". It turns out that there is some rum in it and I kept on asking for more.
We left at around 9pm, because papi thinks that I should go to bed soon. We reached home in 5 mins and after I brushed my teeth, I immediately slept in my own bed. Good night.

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

November 24, 2008

2008-11-24T23:00:00.000-08:00

One day before Thanksgiving day. We are so thankful for everything. Mommy and papi decided not to go to IFGF Thanksgiving Retreat, even though it's a combined retreat for both SF and LA.
Anyway, we still together as one family and we should be thankful for that. Furthermore, I'll have another sibling next year. I still don't know yet whether I'm going to have a brother or sister.
We went to Safeway first to get some items for tomorrow's event. Mommy is going to make green bean casserole. Papi also bought ice cream as well, rasberry and coffee flavor.
At night, papi and I did something special for mommy. We were baking brownies :) Papi and I help to mix the brownies and I tasted some of it. Immediately, I said "Enak". When I dipped my finger into the brownies mix, I placed it on my face and ear. Mommy was suprised and I was messy. We all laughed together :)
Then papi put an egg, just as Mommy suggested, so that it will be much better. Papi then placed it on a heart-shaped pan and baked it.
Finally, the brownies is ready. We all looked at the brownies in awe :) Then we served it with coffee ice cream. Yummmy... "Enaaak".

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

November 22, 2008

2008-11-22T23:00:00.000-08:00

We are going to Stanford Mall because mommy wants to get a shoe. However, mommy didn't get anything because it's still expensive. So we end up strolling and window shopping.
We went to Babbo's for lunch, it's Italian but I was sleeping. Mommy and papi ordered pizza and shrimp pasta with broth. I woke up after mommy and papi finished their lunch and instead of eating the pizza, I ate just the snack. I couldn't stop eating the snack!!! Papi was even taking my pictures while I was eating my snack. Yummy.

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November 14, 2008

2008-11-14T23:00:00.000-08:00

Papi was sleeping with me when I woke up at 5am. But I didn't cry at all, unlike yesterday. However, papi noticed that I was warmer than before. Papi's instinct is to give me baby Tylenol and woke mommy up. My temperature was measured and indeed, I had a slight fever, 100.8F. Papi called up the off-hours registered nurse and their suggestion is to monitor me. If the fever or cough persists, I'll need to go to the doctor.
Papi told the nurse that I will meet the doctor later in the afternoon.
The pediatrician schedule is at 3pm and we were there on time. I have had my nap first before going there. When we arrive, it's the normal procedure. The nurse first measured my height, then my head, then my weight. I'm 33", 46.7cm, and 22lb 10oz. Papi put this information at MyBirthCare.com, and my percentile is 12% for my weight, and 72% for my height.

Dr. Drucker then checked on me. I was shy at first because I don't know him well. Even though I occasionally visited the doctor for my regular checkup. Mommy told the doctor about my fever this morning and the doctor checked for my ear. The good news is that I don't have ear infection. So my body is actually trying to heal. Dr. Drucker also recommended for a flu shot and that's the only shot that I'm going to get.

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

November 13, 2008

2008-11-13T23:00:00.000-08:00

Today is my 18 month birthday :) Time really flies so fast and I'm very close to 2 years old. We didn't do anything special and it's ok. After picking papi up from the Caltrain, we went to Costco. As usual, there are lots of free samples. We end up buying Siumay and pineapple.
I've a lot of accomplishment over this milestone. I've actually understand more of what mommy and papi are saying. Furthermore, I'm able to speak, well, not that clearly. Let see, I know bus and truck for a while already. I also understand about the animals in the zoo, panda, tiger, zebra, giraffe, lion, bird, hippo, and snake. I also know dog, cat, fish. I was able to say Jesus and Hallelujah as well and papi recorded my voice.
Mommy and papi also laughed at me because it was funny, kind of a tongue twister :) I was laughing together with them.
I guess I'll teach these when the new baby is here :) I'll be the brother and help taking care of the baby. Even mommy and papi noticed that I'm very affectionate. I tend to give the "monkey" some of milk and apple juice. I also helped tuck "monkey" to bed and I let "monkey" sit on the truck and I pushed all around the house.

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

November 12, 2008

2008-11-12T23:00:00.000-08:00

Today, mommy will be going to the doctor for checkup. I actually woke up pretty late. I'm not feeling too good, a little sniff here and there. I might be getting a cold. So after I woke up, we sent papi to work at San Mateo. Mommy then called Aunt Irene and so we hang out at her place.
Even during my nap time, I didn't want to go to sleep. I was playing all the time. It was not until mommy drove back to papi's office that I dozed off. Apparently I was pretty tired and so I continue sleeping in the car while mommy wait for me. Papi was still working and trying to finish up his work as fast as possible.
I woke up at about 2:30pm and it was also time for us to go to mommy's doctor at Redwood City. We arrived 5 minutes earlier and mommy enter the doctor's office first. Papi was trying to feed me but I didn't want to eat. Anyway, we all went int to the room and waited for Dr. Joyce to come in. As usual, I was curious of everything and couldn't sit still.
Dr. Joyce came in and monitored the baby in mommy's tummy. I actually also hear the baby's heart beat :) The sound is different than regular heart beat, well faster. I guess I was in mommy's tummy and it sounded the same. I recall that Dr. Joyce said that I'm very very active in mommy's tummy :)

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November 11, 2008

2008-11-11T23:00:00.000-08:00

Today, mommy is going to meet her friend at dinner. The plan was to pick mommy's friend, Aunt Fafa at Hilton Santa Clara first before picking papi up. But Aunt Fafa was stuck in training so mommy pick papi up first.
We went to YoYo Sushi because mommy wanted to eat at Sushi Boat. This is my first time actually looking at the boat going round and round and there are sushi on top of the boat. I remember mommy and papi came here before, but I was still very young and sleeping :)
But I didn't take any interest in the food at all. I was not really hungry and so I actually didn't want to sit down. Papi was a little full so we went to take a walk outside while mommy and Aunt Fafa were chatting. I still need to learn to behave in the restaurant. I just couldn't sit still and well, eat at the same time with mommy and papi.
We arrived home and I actually ate only a little bit and I was pretty tired. So right after dinner, papi gave me milk to drink, then brushed my teeth and I went to sleep. Mommy and Aunt Fafa were still talking in the living room and mommy left to send off Aunt Fafa back to Hilton Santa Clara. I was already too sleepy to notice :)

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November 4, 2008

2008-11-04T23:00:00.000-08:00

I woke up at midnight crying, looking for mommy. I didn't want papi so mommy carried me and hug me. Then while we are back on my bed, I called out "dada" so papi came in and I slept again
At 6:30am, I woke up smiling. Papi made milo for me and I was sitting down on mommy's and papi's bed drinking my milk. Then we went to send papi to caltrain. When we got back home, I didn't want to get out of the car. I kept played in the car, the driver seat, as if I'm driving. I guess I want to follow what papi is doing.
When it was almost time for me to nap, I played with mommy first. After a while, while mommy is in front of the computer, the next thing I know, I went to my bedroom and slept. Mommy checked on me and I was smiling and mommy tucked my blanket and kissed me. This is actually my second time sleeping by myself.

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November 3, 2008

2008-11-03T23:00:00.000-08:00

I woke up again at 6:30am. this is new to me because it's day light savings time. I used to wake up at 7:30am, so i guess i adjust with the time. Especially that papi need to go to work at 7am. Papi made milk with milo again and I drank by myself
After sending papi to work, mommy wants to go to the playdate. Thankfully, my eating habit is back again, so now I eat more than before. Both mommy and papi were concern because I didn't eat a lot for the past week. I guess my tongue is now healed :) and the good thing is, I'm actually off from drinking milk from the bottle!! Mommy is amazed because mommy didn't have to do anything extra. Normally it's hard for baby to let go of their bottles, that's what mommy heard.
Mommy changed my clothes first before she changed her clothes, but after leaving myself in the room, I actually slept on the floor. I was really sleepy and tired. So mommy put me in the bed, I looked, closed my eyes, and went back to sleep for my nap :)

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

September 25, 2008

2008-09-25T23:00:00.000-07:00

I was half-awake at 6am and papi woke up and stayed with me on my queen bed until papi's alarm went off at 6:20am. I was happy to see papi and I drank my milk. Then I went and wake up mommy :)
After sending papi home, mommy and I went to the playground at our complex. Mommy thinks it's a good idea as well that I exercise in the morning. But I didn't want to go home and so mommy had to bring me back home.
And since I woke up pretty early, my nap time is about 9:30am. After my nap, we went to Aunt Irene's place. Mommy wants to get some item fom her. But first, we went to 19th street to get some dimsum :) We stayed at Aunt Irene for two hours before picking papi up. This is because, we'll be going to Stanford Mall today to get prunes for Uncle Sendy. Mommy also asked papi to get the number for CPK at Stanford because she wanted to order pizza. Mommy is planning to give the other pizza for Aunt Nicole's friend who brought some item from Indonesia. Mommy ordered the Sicilian Pizza because Milan or Sweet Italian Sausage Pizza is not available for CPK ASAP. I was thirsty as well so mommy got a cup of water, with a slice of lemon and straw. I was holding it by myself and walking. Papi didn't want me to spill all over so papi picked me up. I thought that papi is going to take away my drink so I cried.
After getting prune from Sigona's Market at Stanford, we went to Cupertino, and while in the car, papi asked for a drink from me. But I didn't want to give to papi because I was afraid that papi will take it away. Now papi is really thirsty so he asked nicely couple of times and said "please" and took my drink.. AAAAAHHHHH.. Then both mommy and papi told me that I need to share. After papi finished drinking, papi gave my drink back :) and said "thank you". Mommy and papi wanted me to learn my manners and sharing.
When we got back, we all ate dinner. At first, I didn't want to eat until mommy took out a pizza and I was interested. I took some bites off mommy's pizza. Then papi also fed me until I realized that the sausage is a little spicy. It was burning my tongue and I cried. Mommy then gave me apple juice and I drank almost half. Mommy also heated up my food but I didn't want to eat.
Since I haven't slept since 11am, papi gave me a bath and asked me to drink my milk. I went poo in my potty first before going to sleep :)
About 10pm, I woke up again so papi put me on my queen bed. I was sleeping by myself last night too. Then suddenly, mommy and papi heard a loud thud. I actually fell out of bed!!! Mommy and papi rushed to my room only to find out that I was crying. Both mommy and papi tried to calm me down and check on me as well but I was ok after that. Thank God I'm ok. Mommy is still worried and papi said that I'm ok as well. Since I'm not vomitting, I was able to drink my milk, I was able to move. So mommy accompanied me in my queen bed :) Before sleeping, papi prayed first. Good night Jesus, I love You and mommy and papi as well.

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

September 24, 2008

2008-09-24T23:00:00.000-07:00

I woke up a little late today so papi had to wait for the next train to come. Papi is busy with work lately because of the software release soon.
When it was time for me to take my nap, mommy put me in the crib. But I didn't want to sleep and wanted to play some more. After seeing mommy, I tried to climb out of the crib. Before mommy tried to catch me... I flipped over and somersault out of the crib!!! Mommy shouted and so I cried. Mommy told papi about this incident and papi was shocked and called but I went to sleep. Thank God I'm ok.
Tonight, papi asked me to sleep by myself and after drinking my milk, I went back to sleep again on my queen bed. Lately, I've been waking up late at night. Mommy and papi was wondering why because I used to sleep all the night.

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September 21, 2008

2008-09-21T23:00:00.000-07:00

Before church, papi took some pictures of me using a pen. It looks like I'm writing some notes :) Also, papi sang songs to me so that I can make some expressions. Here for example, "if you happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it" :)
Also today at church, there will be baby dedication for Steve. As usual, everyone arrived early because papi has LCD ministry. Papi is also training Uncle Erick. Mommy on the other hand is trying to catch up with me. I just have too much energy running here and there.
After the church service, there was food that was brought by Uncle Hendra and Aunt Windy. It's traditional indonesian food :) and I have no trouble eating it. Actually, I was eyeing on the prawn crackers. Uncle Caofen actually gave me some and I gulf it all down!!! Papi took some of the food and the prawn crackers and settle down outside. There were too many people in the sanctuary.
After papi prayed and give thanks to the Lord, I didn't want to eat the food. I just wanted the prawn crackers for appetizer. But papi insist that I eat the food and that's when I throw my hands out and hit papi. The next thing I know, papi's glasses flew out and hit the ground. OOppps.. But I still kept on whining and wanting for the prawn crackers.
Then papi calmly brought me into the sound room and gave me a warning that I shouldn't be throwing tantrum. If I don't want to eat, then I can just say it nicely. But since I just want the prawn crackers, papi didn't want me to eat snacks. Papi's reason is that, if you don't want to eat dinner, then how can I still be able to eat prawn crackers.
So papi brought me outside again and tried again. But I was whining again and papi then carried me and told mommy that I will be staying in the car. Obviously, I was making a scene and papi didn't want me to do that and so papi gave me a timeout. Sooner or later, I will need to learn and be discipline as well.
After that, mommy join in and we went home. Then papi realized that I already had my dinner. Well papi didn't know and thought that I wanted to eat. Papi apologized to me and I was ok. I'm sorry too papi that I throw my tantrum and hit your glasses as well.

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

September 16, 2008

2008-09-16T23:00:00.000-07:00

I didn't wake up the normal time today so papi went to Caltrain Santa Clara by himself. Mommy is actually with me and enduring her headache. It was not until 11am that mommy told papi to come back. Papi tried to go home earlier than usual. Mommy didn't want papi to get into trouble because mommy has been not feeling too good and had to work from home lately.
With mommy's pregnancy, it's quite hard for mommy. She's been vomitting a lot and having headache. So mommy has been resting all the time.
Papi came back at around 2:45pm and took over taking care of me, while mommy slept. Papi also tries to multi-task from taking care of me, working, and checking on mommy. In the evening, papi gave me a haircut. But in the end, mommy took over because papi didn't cut it properly :) It's ok papi, you just do what you do best and cutting hair is not your forte.

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September 15, 2008

2008-09-15T23:00:00.000-07:00

After sendind papi to Caltrain Santa Clara, we went home. And as I was walking out from the parking lot to the elevator, I fell!!! Since I have shorts, my left knee and right arm has some cuts and I bled. Mommy told papi about the incident and thank God it's not bleeding a lot.
Mommy and I will go to Aunt Lenny's home today and have lunch. I slept until 11am so we didn't go to the Rivermark park. I had a blast at Aunt Lenny and I couldn't stay still. I was playing with Naemi as well and giggling as I touch her face. She's just a little baby :)
At about 4:30pm, it was time for mommy and I to pick up papi. Aunt Airin and Naemi will be coming with us because we live in the same condo. It took a while for mommy and Aunt Airin to put in the seat. Mommy had to move my seat to the side and put Naemi's seat in the middle.
While in the car, I couldn't stop talking and Naemi is sleeping. I told papi what happen and papi just said.. "Oh.. I see... and then" :) Well I know papi doesn't understand yet but I kept on talking and talking :)

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September 10, 2008

2008-09-10T23:00:00.000-07:00

Mommy is going to the doctor today for the follow-up in her pregnancy. So mommy and I picked papi up at the office. Mommy is really sleepy as well and wanted papi to leave earlier but papi has a lot of work to do. So she went to 99 Ranch Market at Foster City and it was already 2:30pm.
We arrived promptly at Womens Care Medical Group, Redwood City. I met Dr. Joyce again, well the last time I was still a baby :) We saw the little baby on the screen, it's still really small, about 8 weeks old.
After that, we went to Cheesecake Factory at San Jose. It's mommy and papi's anniversary. On the way there, I slept and it was quite a nap for me, I was really tired. I slept only for a while in the morning. Mommy and papi waited in the car. There is actually another couple who is also waiting in the car. It was not until about 5pm that I woke up from my nap.
We ordered from the bar because there is a special hour from 4-6pm. The food is smaller than usual :) Mommy and papi ordered fried macaroni, calamari, chopped salad, and crispy beef for the entree. I tried all of them, including the bread :)
Happy Anniversary Mommy and Papi.

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

September 9, 2008

2008-09-09T23:00:00.000-07:00

Mommy told papi that I could climb up the bed by myself. Mommy is surprised because she didn't actually see how I got up. Next thing mommy knew is that I was on the bed typing on the computer... hehehe... I saw the computer and I'm just following what mommy and papi are doing.

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September 8, 2008

2008-09-08T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today, we went to the park. It has been a while ever since mommy and I went to the Rivermark park. I met Alexander and Isaiah there. We didn't play much because as usual, I'm busy with my own things.
After that, we met up at Aunt Lenny's place and have lunch. We stayed for a while until papi comes back from work. I was pretty tired by then. Normally when I saw papi got off the train, I would wave at him. But I saw him and closed my eyes. Papi told mommy that I must be really tired :)
When we got home, papi stayed behind and wait until I woke up. Mommy went up first because she's tired as well. I slept quite a while in the car and I smiled at papi when I woke up :)
Papi didn't have a lot of time to play with me because I slept. We played a little bit and it was already time for me to take a bath and go back to sleep.

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

September 7, 2008

2008-09-07T23:00:00.000-07:00

Ok, today papi didn't have to go to work. Thank God for that. It's pretty tough right now since papi's company is in a tight schedule. So after I took my nap in the afternoon, we went to church.
Actually mommy did not feel really well because of her pregnancy. Papi said she should stay at home, but wondering how papi would take care of me while ministering. In the end, mommy decided to go to church with her condition.
At church, as usual, I asked everyone to carry me :) I also walked around and played. Mommy accompanied me and stayed at the nursery room. I actually joined in the singing and teaching in Sunday school. But I didn't understand so I continue to play with the toys.
We also have holy communion every first sunday of the month. I ate some of the bread and drank lots of the juice :) We went home early as well because mommy wants to rest. It was pretty late as well. By the time we got home, I was already sleeping. Papi already changed my diaper at church so I was laid down on the queen bed and changed to my sleeping pants.

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September 6, 2008

2008-09-06T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today, papi had to work in the office. Papi will be working on Saturday this 3 weeks because the company will have a software release and things are behind. I woke up in the middle of the night and papi again accompany me in the queen bed. Mommy join in as well at a later time. Papi didn't know what time it was and tried to move me because papi thought I was in deep sleep. In fact, it was 6am so it was close to wake-up time :) Both mommy and papi are still sleepy and because papi had to work later, mommy actually accompanied me. After a while, papi woke up because mommy needs more rest than papi, due to her pregnancy.
Since I woke up early, papi also put me to sleep early and I didn't sleep until 30 minutes later. So papi informed his manager that he will be coming late. Papi had been working last night and some in the morning. I finally woke up at 10:25am so we all left quickly to San Mateo. Mommy and papi were already prepared while I was sleeping.
When we arrived at the office, papi put me in the mini stroller. Papi's team and his manager were already there and couple of Engineers also came to the office. I got to know everybody as well and I saw with mommy in one of the cubicles. Mommy didn't want papi to be disturbed while papi is working, and also the rest of the people.
Soon it was time for lunch so mommy and I went into the lounge. Papi heated up my food in the microwave and went back to work. Meanwhile, I was with mommy and I didn't finish my lunch, just a few bites. I'm more interested with the new place so I did my adventure.
It was also lunch time and the company provided food for the people who came in to work today. Then mommy told papi that I was able to climbed up the green chair by myself. It was a bit scary when papi saw what I did but I can do it :) Then mommy and I went to Target to buy some items and papi continue working. Papi told mommy that papi will be done around 2pm.
At around 2pm, mommy came back and we went back to papi's office. Mommy bought me some books that were on sale. Then papi's manager wanted to take a break so mommy and I went with papi's manager. Papi's manager liked kids and so she played with me. She even gave me a twirl and papi actually likes doing that to me :) After all those playing, papi finally finished and will continue to work at home.
On the way home, I slept in the car. I guess I'm very tired and sleepy after all those activity at papi's work. I just couldn't stay still. I can't imagine mommy as well because mommy is not in top shape with her pregnancy. We passed by Belmont to look at potential houses but we didn't look inside because it's not open house and moreover, I was still sleeping.
By the time we arrived in Santa Clara and papi parked the car, I woke up. That was a short nap and I know I was still sleepy but it was a little hot and I was sweating. It was quite a long day for me :)
Tonight, papi really wants me to sleep by myself. Unfortunately, I didn't sleep in the crib because mommy was tired and wanted to accompany me. So I end up sleeping in the queen bed and mommy make sure that there are barriers such that I don't roll over and fall. Well, I know God is always protecting us :) Thank you Jesus and I love you Jesus, mommy and papi. Good night everybody and hopefully I don't wake up in the middle of the night.

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September 5, 2008

2008-09-05T23:00:00.000-07:00

Since I've learned a new skill, climbing, I tried couple of high places. Mommy told papi that I can climbed up the TV table and diaper trash. Seems that the dining chair is pretty simple to me. Papi didn't see it in person so he's still imagining how I could climbed up so high :)
In the afternoon, while papi is working, mommy tried to call papi. This is because mommy is not feeling well and she wanted to throw up. Mommy wants to distract me by calling papi and have papi talked to me. Unfortunately, papi was in a meeting. So mommy actually hold her nausea.
Mommy has been throwing up lately and it's unpredictable. When mommy was having me in her tummy, at least she would throw up only at night. The only condition is to eat before 6pm. But now, it's all different. Hopefully you are ok mommy and papi kept telling me to behave and be good.

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September 4, 2008

2008-09-04T23:00:00.000-07:00

I woke up again in the middle of the night. Hmmm.. don't know why... I just cried and so papi came into the room again. Papi tried to put me back to sleep in my crib but I didn't want to. In the end, papi and I slept on my queen bed.
I didn't wake up until 7am and we had to rush to send papi to the Caltrain station. Papi didn't want to be late again.
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In the afternoon, mommy called and informed papi of what I did. Apparently, I can climbed up the dining chair by myself. And as usual, I played in the kitchen, even when mommy and papi warned me not to play. I climbed up the dishwasher door that was opened. Then I also sit inside the kitchen stove drawer and messed up the kitchen. Well papi haven't seen it yet because we'll be going to the blood lab so that mommy can take her blood for some pregnancy test. We are all waiting in the waiting room and when mommy's name is called we all went in. The nurse then told us that there is a waiting room so papi and I went there. I played with the lego there.
When it was time to go, I didn't want to leave and I actually start hitting papi's face. Papi immediately discipline me because it's not nice to hit people. Especially if I didn't get what I want, I shouldn't be throwing tantrum. Papi and mommy wants me to behave.
We went to Whole Food next because we ran out of milk. There are free samples there so I add chocholate donut and some snacks. I took a bite on an apple slice and gave it back to mommy. After Whole Food, we went to Costco to get some vitamins for mommy. Our last stop is Aunt Lenny, she wants to give us soup.
It was already late, near my sleeping time and papi saw that the house is messy, from the kitchen to the living room. I guess I'm still learning everyday. I should learn how to clean up my toys.

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September 3, 2008

2008-09-03T23:00:00.000-07:00

I woke up again in the middle of the night. It has become a habit for me and I don't know why. Even papi and mommy is surprised by this because normally I would sleep through the night all by myself. Papi thought maybe it's because of the stay over at Aunt Prisicillia, during mommy and papi's hawaiin trip? So papi slept with me on my queen bed.
As usual, I woke up at the same time. Unfortunately, papi was taking his time, thinking that it was still early, it was 7:10am. Indeed, when we arrived at the Caltrain station, the train was about to leave. So we end up going to Denny's to have our breakfast. Mommy ordered Heartland Scramble because since mommy is pregnant, she couldn't eat sunny side up eggs. I had some of the pancakes, hash brown, and sausage. After breakfast, we dropped papi at the Caltrain and we went home.
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While at work, mommy told papi that she's not feeling well. So we decided that mommy's blood test would be tomorrow. After picking papi up, we went straight home. Papi fed me first before going swimming. I actually use a float on my body. At first, I didn't know what it is, I was just laughing. It was until I went into the pool that I realized I'm floating :) But it wasn't very stable so papi had to still hold me. I flapped my hands and water splashed all over my face and papi's face :) I was having lots of fun. Papi is still teaching me how to swim and of course I still drank couple of pool water. Papi also tried to dipped me inside so that I learn how to hold my breath. After the second time, I told papi that I didn't want to, with a really long speech as well. I was getting cold as well so papi wrapped me up in the towel and brought me in.
The moment we stepped into our home, I'm beginning not to feel good. Papi actually wanted to give me a bath and so just a few steps into the second bathroom, I threw up!!! Papi apologized to me because he had dipped me into the pool and I just finished eating as well. It's ok papi, I'm ok because I forgot about it and played again in the shower. Papi told me that next time, we'll wait for a while before going swimming.

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

September 2, 2008

2008-09-02T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today, papi is going back to work. I actually woke up in the morning and papi put me to sleep again in my queen bed. Papi didn't want to disturb mommy because she need her rest, especially during the early stage of pregnancy. I still don't know what it meant and so I keep playing with mommy. I even kept sitting on mommy's tummy. Papi kept telling me not to do that because there is a baby in mommy's tummy.
Anyway, initially, papi wanted to go by himself because mommy is not feeling well. But I didn't want to let papi go alone and so mommy had to send papi to work. As usual, I sit at the back.
At home, as usual, I stayed with mommy. I played actually messed up the living room and the kitchen again. Papi already clean it up last night. Mommy and papi are still teaching me how to clean up after I played. I still do not understand. Then mommy taught me how to do kiss-and-bye. I literally followed mommy, put my hand on my mouth, and make a "muah" and put away my hand :)
After my nap, we picked papi up at the Caltrain station at Santa Clara. Then mommy told papi what I can do. Papi is surprised. Also, I wasn't to uptight with the keys as well, and that I give it back to papi. That's what papi and mommy have been trying to teach me. When we got home, papi told me that he wanted to get the mail. But I didn't let him and grab on his hand and shirt. So papi gave in and sit with me until mommy parked the car.
After my dinner, papi and I went swimming. This time, I will be wearing a floating jacket. Papi put on sunblock first and mommy gave me the swimming trunks that she bought at Kauai. I was having lots of fun swimming by myself. Well, technically, papi is still holding me. I didn't realize that I was floating with the jacket. Occasionally, I would swallowed some water but papi told me that it's ok. Papi then told me to hold me breathe while he count until 3. I was swallowing some water and until the second time, I told papi that I didn't want to anymore. I was also shivering with cold so we wrapped up the swimming.
Not long that papi wanted to give me a shower, I suddenly throw up. Papi apologized to me because I threw up. Maybe it was because that papi pulled my underwater and swallowed some pool water. But it's ok papi, I'm ok. Soon after that, I'm happy again :)

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

September 1, 2008

2008-09-01T23:00:00.000-07:00

We are going to Carmel today for a family trip because it's Labor Day. It has been a while for just the three of us to go to the beach. The last beach we went is Santa Cruz and that's with the others. Papi wanted to have time together as one family after the hawaiin trip.
We didn't leave until around 10am. That's because mommy and papi wanted me to take a nap before reaching Carmel. Unfortunately, I didn't take my nap until 11am and we are pretty close. So I only took about 30 minutes of nap. Papi just also parked the car. There were a lot of people!!
So we walked to the beach and set up the towel on the sand. I was just woke up and so I was not in the mood. I just wanted to be carried. Mommy and papi were suprised because I wasn't like this when I was at Santa Cruz beach.
Mommy then fed me with bacang (steamed rice dumpling). Mommy already ate while in the car and papi is eating with me. After finishing my lunch, papi changed to my swimming trunks and played near the water, I wasn't interested. The water is actually cold and papi was telling mommy that it was so different than in Kauai. We didn't stay long at the beach and so we went strolling at Carmel downtown. Mommy got one strawberry and banana smoothie and shared with me. I was so excited to get some from mommy :) Instead of saying please, and both mommy and papi keep teaching me how to say please, I was whining and keep wanting for it. Well, I haven't learned how to say please yet.
After that, we headed back to Santa Clara. It was a long day and I slept on the way as well. Mommy slept in the car as well because she's tired. Papi is having a hard time keeping his eyes open because he slept late as well. But thank God, we arrive safely home. I took a shower with papi and played a little before drinking my milk. Good night everybody. I love you mommy and papi, thank you for the wonderful day out.

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

August 31, 2008

2008-08-31T23:00:00.000-07:00

We will be going to church as usual today and Aunt Linda will be going with us. Apparently Uncle Henry and Keshia went to LA. It would be better to carpool as well because gasoline is expensive.
In the morning, mommy actually cooked Chicken Noodle and papi praised mommy for her cooking. Papi said that it is much better than the one in LA, Bakmi Janti. Well, except for the noodle. But in term of taste, it's much better. I tend to agree with papi :) However, I didn't eat the chicken noodle. I actually ate the steam rice dumpling. Mommy told papi that I can eat one, all by myself. Papi has some doubts. Indeed, bite after another bite, I actually finished it!!! Then it was time for me to take a nap. I was so full that I didn't even want to drink my milk so I dozed off at 10:30am, because I woke up early at 6:30am.
An hour later, I was still sleeping. Mommy and papi also took a nap while waiting for me to wake up. Both mommy and papi thought that I would nap for 2 hours, but it turn out that I slept for 3 hours!!! So mommy and papi had a two hour nap. Well, actually mommy didn't sleep because papi snored so loud :) Even while I sleep with papi, I didn't hear anything.. hahahaaha... that's because I was sound asleep. It was a good nap for papi because he has been sleeping late the last two days, trying to finish up work before the release of the product.
Mommy even checked me out to make sure I was ok, and I was still sleeping :) After I woke up from my long nap, papi fed me first while mommy took a shower. I went to take a bath with papi.
While at church, I wanted everyone to carry me. Mommy and papi are a little surprise because in LA, I wasn't behaving like this. Maybe it's because I'm more familiar with the people in SF :)
Today, the service is pretty long and we dropped off Aunt Linda first. Mommy and papi thought I might not sleep in the car, but once we exit off Montague, I fell asleep and without drinking my milk. When we arrived home, I woke up and that's when papi gave me milk, then brushed my teeth before I went back to sleep. Good night mommy and papi, I love you.

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

August 30, 2008

2008-08-30T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today, we'll be going to church for Corporate Prayer, Family CG, and surprise baby shower for Aunt Yen2 and Uncle Ethan. Mommy actually ordered steamed rice dumpling from Uncle Hugo's mum and we'll be picking it up at Daly City.
But the time was tight and so mommy dropped papi first at church because papi need to setup the projector and computer for the praise and worship, along with corporate prayer points. No one is there except Uncle Adam is already waiting outside. The rest of the people are still at the old church. It was after their music practice so we have to wait outside.
When Uncle Hendra came and since he knows the code and has the keys, we finally got in and mommy left to pick up the steamed rice dumpling. I was with papi and sitting in the stroller. I was really quiet because I was a little sleepy as well. Papi was busy setting up the LCD and computer and couple of people approached me but I kept quiet. When it was time to start, papi pushed the stroller so that I will be closer with papi. I didn't want to drink my milk so for all this time I was just on the stroller until mommy comes back, I was with mommy. Mommy gave me some steamed rice dumpling. Soon after that I took my nap :)
By the time the corporate prayer is done, I woke up and it was Family CG time. We had some lunch first and I ate sandwich with papi and watermelon. I didn't eat much because I wanted to keep playing especially when Ruthie and Josh were there. Kenneth is there too but it seems that I would rather play with the older kids.. hehehe.
Papi was with me when the Family CG started and mommy was listening to the teaching in Family CG.

I was also trying to take a nap and actually slept because I was tired as well with the activities. The next event, it was Aunt Yen2's and Uncle Ethan's suprise baby shower and I woke up. Another round of fun!!! I played with Ruthie again. There are some time that both mommy and papi couldn't find me, but I was just wondering around the room. For a while, mommy and papi were worried but thank God I'm ok. Since I'm still a toddler, I should be monitored all the time, especially that I couldn't sit still and like to explore. Mommy and papi didn't want me to get injured.

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August 29, 2008

2008-08-29T23:00:00.000-07:00

I woke up again in the middle of the night and papi put me in my queen bed and slept with me. It was not until 6:30am that I wake up again and I smiled at papi. We're going to send papi to work at Caltrain Santa Clara. Thank God, mommy is feeling much better than yesterday.
While papi at work, mommy called papi. I was apparently laughing out loudly when mommy called my chinese name, JianSheng. I just couldn't stop :) Mommy thinks that I might be laughing because of her pronounciation so that's why mommy asked papi. But papi told mommy that it's right. Mommy also told papi that I've been messing up the house. Papi already clean it up last night when mommy is resting. Then I got a lecture from papi on the phone. I guess I haven't understand, after all, I'm still a little baby.
After picking up papi, we dropped mommy at home first. Papi and I are going to the bank to deposit a check. And at the bank, the teller told me that I was cute :) Papi asked me to say thank you because somebody complimented me :) Then I pointed at the black balloon. The bank teller is really nice and she gave me the balloon.
We then walked to Safeway to get some food items. Papi placed me in the cart with my balloon. There are times that the balloon almost slipped and papi caught it.
Papi got watermelon because mommy wanted to eat some fruits, along with chicken, brocolli cheddar soup. There is also a good deal, $5 for 8 piece chicken. I was already eyeing on this and papi told me that it's hot. I couldn't stop looking and touching.
At the cashier, I try to help papi to put on the counter. Even the free crackers for the soup :) I even try to pay and sign with papi's credit card. I just want to follow what papi is doing :)
When we got back, mommy then showed to papi how I could turn around. Mommy told papi that I actually understand the word turn around. Indeed, I turn around :) and I turn and turn.. hehehe..

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August 19, 2008

2008-08-19T23:00:00.000-07:00

Ok, I woke up at my usual time and I didn't see mommy and papi. But I wasn't worried. I actually slept with Pierre on his bed. I actually pulled a prank on Pierre and shouted until Pierre got up from his sleep.. hehehee.
Mommy and papi are in Kauai now, and they are 3 hours earlier than in LA, so I didn't call them up because mommy and pai are sleeping. Today, we'll be sending Alicia to school. I was holding my blanket and ready to go into the car :) This is also the first time Aunt Priscillia saw me holding the blanket everywhere. Both mommy and papi said that I look like the cartoon character, Linus van Pelt from Snoopy.
Anyway, mommy and papi misses me but I'm fine here by myself :)

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August 18, 2008

2008-08-18T23:00:00.000-07:00

Mommy and papi are at Los Angeles International Airport getting ready to go to Hawaii for their early anniversary vacation. I was already sleeping at Aunt Priscillia's home. Mommy and papi actually left at 5:00am to avoid the traffic.
As usual, I woke up at around 7am and so mommy called. Mommy already missed me and papi also talked to me a little while. Both mommy and papi told me that they'll be back on Friday and asked me to behave while staying over. I wasn't worried because I'm familiar with Alicia and Pierre :) So don't worry mommy, I'll eat and drink my milk as well.
Alicia has school today so Aunt Priscillia sent her to school. I tag along as well. Seems like I like sending people off. I remember every week day that I sent papi to work to Caltrain :)
When mommy and papi reached Kauai, mommy called me up. I still remember mommy's voice so I kept talking. Papi is still waiting for the rental car.
Before going to bed, I took a bath and soon I fell asleep at the usual time. It's my routine and mommy make sure that Aunt Priscillia is aware of my daily routine :)

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August 17, 2008

2008-08-17T23:00:00.000-07:00

I woke up pretty early and I had to take my nap first. Mommy was picked up by Aunt Desy while papi waited for me. I only met Ryan at church.
Then we went to Tofu House at San Gabriel with Uncle Sendy and Aunt Pin2. After lunch, we went straight home because mommy and papi just wanted to rest and get ready for tomorrow's trip.
Then mommy, after consulting with Uncle Sendy and Aunt Prissicilia, found out that there will be a lot of traffic going to LAX. Initially, mommy and papi wanted to drop me in the morning before going to LAX. But it turns out, the better option is to drop me off tonight.
So we went to Aunt Priscillia home at Whittier. Mommy and papi stayed until I go to sleep. As usual, I was so excited because I get to play with Pierre and Alicia. I went all over the place because there were are a lot of toys.
When it was time for me to go to bed, papi carried me to Pierre's room, with my blanket and milk. Papi prayed first and Alicia came in as well and she sang to me while I was drinking milk. Alicia is also trying to sing so that I can go to sleep. Papi and mommy kissed me before saying farewell. I will be good mommy and papi. I'll see you soon :) Don't worry, I'll be having lots of fun as well here.

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August 16, 2008

2008-08-16T23:00:00.000-07:00

We were actually going to visit Aunt QQ, but in the morning, she told mommy and said that she's in labor. So we still went to West Covina to eat Bakmie Janti. There were a lot of people, Aunt Desy and Aunt Agnes, Grandma, Aunt Priscillia, Pierre and Alicia, Saiyuri and Sidney. I was taking my nap before going there and so Aunt Desy borrowed the stroller to mommy. But I woke up.
I ate some of the noodle and liked the fried wonton. I really like the fried wonton that I kept asking for more. Grandma was taking care of me and papi is trying to finish up his food really fast. After that I went to play with the stroller. I really like pushing the stroller.
When everyone finished their lunch, we walked a little bit to the supermarket. Then we went to the mall that's closeby. Pierre and Alicia tag along with us. Mommy wanted to buy a sunglasses before going to Kauai. I will stay with Aunt Prissicila. Mommy and papi is going to leave on Monday morning to Hawaii.

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August 15, 2008

2008-08-15T23:00:00.000-07:00

We are going to LA and left at 2:30pm because papi finished most of his work.
But we were stuck at 152 East for 4 hours. There was a truck on fire.
Papi decided to switch and mommy drove so that papi can feed me at the back.
Finally, we arrived in LA at 11:30pm. I woke up again and didn't sleep.
Papi and mommy ate their dinner and I had some as well. Thank God Uncle Sendy actually bought food from Litz. I like it and papi left some for me for tomorrow's breakfast.
Mommy gave me more milk and I slept with mommy in the queen bed. Since there was no more space so papi had to sleep in the other room. Sorry papi :)

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August 7, 2008

2008-08-07T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today I'll be going to the doctor. I will be having my immunization shots. We got there 15 minutes early. The nurse then measured my height, head and weight. Here is my new measurement, 31.5", 46cm, and 21lb 14oz. Mommy is amazed that I'm still under 22lb!!! Even though I did eat a lot and drink a lot of milk, seems that I don't get heavier.
After that, I saw Dr. Drucker and he checked and everything looks ok :) And today, I'll be getting two shots. The doctor said that we shouldn't be too concern with my weight and it's pretty normal, seeing that mommy and papi are slim as well.
Then Papi checked at MyBirthCare.com and my percentile is 72% for height, 16% for my weight :)

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August 3, 2008

2008-08-03T23:00:00.000-07:00

Before going to church, I took a nap with papi and it was really long. We are suppose to leave at 3:30pm. So mommy told papi to go first since papi had to minister in LCD. Mommy and I will go with Uncle Henry.
Sure enough, it was not until 4:20pm that I woke up. Papi is almost at church. So it was a good decision made by mommy and papi, otherwise papi will not have time to setup the LCD and computer.

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July 29, 2008

2008-07-29T23:00:00.000-07:00

Mommy and I went to Target to buy a bottle with a straw. Mommy wants me to learn how to use the straw and eventually I will start drinking with the straw rather from a bottle. It was already after 3pm when we arrived home so mommy put in my crib and I took my nap.
I woke up at around 5:45pm. Papi is already waiting at Santa Clara Caltrain. He continue working from Starbucks since there is free wifi. Well, it's because papi sign up for ATT DSL Pro and it comes with the free wife hotspot. Mommy also asked whether we want to eat out and suggested the chicken wings near Santa Clara University, the place is called University Chicken Sports Pub. We can choose the level of hotness. Furthermore on Tuesday, there is a special, all orders of wings is 50% off.
While driving there, I showed papi my new bottle. I was still trying to figure out and papi gave it a try. Even papi had a hard time, but after a while, papi told me that I had to bite it first before I suck. Well, I think that's what I've been doing, biting first :)
When we arrived at University Chicken, there were a lot of people. The place is packed. Then papi ordered 5 wings, nuclear level, 5 wings mild level for me to try out, and french fries with traditional death level. Mommy brought some food for me as well, stir fry long beans and salmon. I had some of the long beans but I didn't want to eat. I didn't even want to try the food.
When papi tried the fries, it was hot and taste more like tabasco. The nuclear level wings is hot as well. Papi is pouring out tears. Mommy on the other hand is really cool with it :) I on the other hand, was busy with playing with my spoon and talking.
After dinner, we went to 99 ranch because mommy wants to buy some items for this weekend outing at Santa Cruz beach. It was already late as well, and I haven't eaten my dinner.
We quickly got home and mommy had to turn on the Baby Einstein before I can sit down and eat. Papi told me couple of times that when I understand, there will be no more watching while eating. After that, papi gave me a bath. I didn't want it at first because I still want to watch Baby Einstein.
Soon after that, I drank my milk by myself, and brushed my teeth before going to sleep :)

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July 27, 2008

2008-07-27T23:00:00.000-07:00

I woke up at the same today, 6:30am and papi gave me milk to drink and gave me breakfast. We read the bible and played a little. After that papi and I slept again on the queen bed. I slept for almost 2 hours and even papi is refreshed with the long nap :) After that, mommy gave me yogurt and lunch.
We went to buy refreshment first at New Hwong Kok before going to church. Papi asked mommy to buy some dimsum as well. I had some of the crab rangoon and siumay from papi. Mommy thought that I will take my nap while on the way to church, but I didn't. While papi was setting up the LCD, I was walking by myself. I even know how to turn around and walk back :) Mommy was clapping her hands and encouraging me :) Papi saw that as well and amazed. Even after the praise and worship, I was still practicing walking.
After the sunday service, we went to Thai restaurant to eat, near San Bruno. Papi gave me the menu because I'm interested in looking. When the waitress came, I talked to her and start pointing at the menu. Well, no one understand me yet because I'm just doing baby talk :)
Mommy ordered duck fried rice while papi ordered pad-see-ew. I didn't want to eat, I was just playing. I was holding my spoon, but I didn't use it on myself, instead I fed papi :) I think it's because mommy and papi are always feeding me and I'm just following what they are doing :)

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July 24, 2008

2008-07-24T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today, I went swimming again with papi. I was so excited and start pointing at the blue tiles. Papi also praised me for moving my legs and hands, as if I'm swimming :) Papi also submersed my head so that I learn how to close my mouth. I'm doing really well now. Hopefully soon I'll be swimming on my own.

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July 22, 2008

2008-07-22T23:00:00.000-07:00

Ok, it wasn't a fluke, so I drank my milk again by holding the bottle :) Mommy and papi are watching me while I drink my milk by myself. I also gave a hand signal signifying that I wanted milk :) It's a big milestone for me and mommy and papi praised me for this milestone :)

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July 21, 2008

2008-07-21T23:00:00.000-07:00

After mommy and I sent papi off to work, mommy wanted to try whether I could drink my milk by myself. This is because, mommy saw that I can hold the glass with my own two hands. And indeed, I hold the bottle by myself and start drinking. Mommy told papi about this and papi was surprised :)
So, at night, near my bedtime, papi wanted to test it out and indeed I could hold the bottle myself :)

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July 20, 2008

2008-07-20T23:00:00.000-07:00

This morning, papi brought me to the car wash. This will be my first time that I gone through a car wash. Papi brought the camcorder to record my experience :) At first, it was a little weird for me. I don't understand why the car is wet as I viewed from the inside. Is it raining? Then, droplets of soap and washers on the side. I started to laughed when papi make some weird and funny sound :) and soon I know, it's not something dangerous.
We will also be picking up Aunt Frida today and have dimsum at Mayflower, Milpitas. We have been buying dimsum at New Hwong Kok :) but we have a guest coming from LA. Furthermore, Aunt Frida really likes the dimsum at Mayflower. She even took pictures of all the dimsum that we ordered :) I was playing with the chopstick and fork. And actually, I was trying to feed myself and feed papi as well with the fork. But I didn't really eat much, just my cheerios cereal.
After dimsum, we went to Lion's Supermarket. Aunt Frida wants to get some item from Lion's Supermarket. Then mommy and Aunt Frida, hanged out at our place while papi had to pick up Uncle Henry and Keisha from the airport. They just finished their LA trip. I was playing with Keisha on the way home. Suddenly, I blurted out "I don't want it..." Uncle Henry and papi were suprised :) Well, I don't know what I was talking.
Papi called mommy before reaching the parking lot at home so that we can go and drop Aunt Frida at Westin Palo Alto. We will be going to Stanford Mall as well before going to church because mommy wanted to buy the almond cookie at Sigona's Farmer Market. I like the almond cookie as well :)

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July 19, 2008

2008-07-19T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today, we'll be going to Golden Gate Park since there is a BBQ. But first, we went to church because mommy has music practice. The BBQ is at 11pm and we have to arrive early to make sure we get the place, even though we already had made reservation. And as usual, no one is there. I was actually napping in the car :) At 12pm, there is one family who came, but no else yet. At about 12:30pm, more people came. The grill hasn't arrived yet so we have to wait for the BBQ.
Papi and I played at the park and I played at the boat and the swing and papi took some pictures of me. Then the rest of the family came and I played with them as well. I have a lot fun :)

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July 12, 2008

2008-07-12T23:00:00.000-07:00

Papi and mommy have PESTA at the new church. We were late because papi and mommy is waiting for me to take my nap. But I didn't go to sleep. So papi and I went to buy dimsum first while mommy got ready. Papi called grandma because she will be leaving to Singapore. I talked a little to grandma. Hopefully she'll be back soon to visit :)
Papi sat in for the 2 sessions and mommy couldn't go because she was taking care of me. I was very active and crawling all over the place. Ruthie and Josh were there too so they played with me. I also met Jerry, he's pretty quiet :) Normally he would be shouting as well.
I was learning how to walk at the new church building as well. And I did couple more steps by myself. Papi and mommy praised me for doing this.
We didn't stay long because I haven't taken my nap, so we headed home. We stopped by Whole Food first and get organic whole milk before going home. Only after then I took my nap. I took a really long nap in the car, about 2 hours. Papi waited in the car while mommy went up. Papi and mommy didn't want to pick me up because I'm easily disturbed.

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July 8, 2008

2008-07-08T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today, mommy and I went to Santana Row first because there is a free giveaway :) This a tip from the Rivermark mom's club. Mommy actually got two free gift, one cooler and the other is a luggage tag.
While waiting for papi, we went to Santa Clara University because we still have 10 more minutes. We got a free parking pass as well from the security. Papi didn't realized that we can get a free parking pass, so next time we should go there and take pictures :)

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July 7, 2008

2008-07-07T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today, papi and I went swimming and this time I learned something new. Papi actually submerge me into the water!!! Gargle gargle... baaahahhhh... It was quite an experience for me and I couldn't breathe for a moment. I drank some of the pool water as well as I was trying to breathe and started to choke a little. But I was ok and papi make sure that I was ok and encourage me :)
Papi also taught me how to swim again. I'm so excited with this swimming lesson :)

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July 6, 2008

2008-07-06T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today, we went to santana row after lunch for the farmer's market. There are free samples of fresh fruit there and also popcorns :)
Then we went to Whole Food at San Mateo to buy my milk and baby yogurt for me. My milk is going to run out :) And the funny thing is, since we put the milk the the fridge at church, papi forgot about it while on the way home. We were at Belmont and papi remembered and so we had to rush back to church to get the milk. Otherwise I will not have any milk to drink!!!

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July 5, 2008

2008-07-05T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today, mommy have music practice at church. Papi was feeding me in the other room and after that we went back. I was intrigue with the music and all the instruments. Then mommy had a day-out with the other moms so I went home with papi.
It was near lunch time as well, so papi gave me a bowl of noodle and I actually finished it. Papi was a little suprise. Papi is also tired and so we took a nap together :) By the time we woke up, mommy came back and we played together :) We actually swim and papi took some photos of me :)

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July 4, 2008

2008-07-04T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today is Independence Day, "In the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July or the Fourth, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, picnics, concerts, baseball games, political speeches and ceremonies, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States.", http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_(United_States)
So we went to Oakland. Aunt Prisicillia is holding a BBQ potluck. Lots of people came and I also had some of the BBQ :) They actually came earlier as well to reserve the place because it's a first come first basis. It's almost a custom that every year, on 4th of July that people will actually do BBQ!!
At this time, I was also still learning how to walk as well. Also, I'm beginning not to sleep in the stroller anymore. Even when papi try to put me to sleep and push the stroller I didn't want to sleep. So I end up staying up longer because everyone is just having fun and I wanted to participate. It was until we left in the afternoon and I slept in the car :)

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June 12, 2008

2008-06-12T23:00:00.000-07:00

I woke up at 6am and papi went in to play with me first. Then mommy came too into my room and played with me. I was still a little bit sleepy but I was happy. While playing, I bumped myself to mommy's lip and made a cut. Mommy is bleeding a lot. Opps.. sorry mommy, I didn't meant it.
Then papi gave me milk to drink and we all got ready to go to Caltrain. Papi is going to work at his usual time. After that, I went to Rivermark swimming pool and met up with Alexandar. But they were done swimming because I took a long nap.
Mommy picked papi up at the Caltrain, before that I went to Target with mommy to buy some items. It's for a game at Uncle Dony and Aunt Irene wedding shower. When the train arrived, I saw papi already and quickly waved at him. Mommy also said that I was able to say, "Haleluyah" and "nga tahan". Mommy was laughing too.
We filled up gas first at Costco and I ate some Kix puffs in the car. Mommy dropped some of the kix on the seat and while cleaning up and brushing away with my blanket, I giggled. I don't know why but it was funny :)
We came home and I played more. I ate soto first. Then I played on the wooden horse by myself. I got up and rock the wooden horse. I was able to get down by myself as well, but papi said I have to watch out :)
After that, papi said.. let's take a shower... and I followed papi to the bathroom. I think I know what papi meant :) Mommy then dry me up and put my clothes. Before drinking milk, papi and I went to the mail room to get the mail. I drank the milk but only 3oz before papi put me in bed. I cried and cried but then I stopped too. Actually, I poo in my diaper and papi didn't know. Papi was on the phone trying to resolve HMO plan issue for mommy.
Papi changed my diaper but I didn't want to sleep. In the end, papi gave me more milk and I finished the rest of 4oz of milk.

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June 7, 2008

2008-06-07T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today, we are going to downtown SF. Mommy wants to find a pair of shoes for the upcoming wedding event in LA. But first, we stopped by Chinatown first. Most of the time, we will be eating King of Thai, but mommy and papi chose to eat at Sam Woo at chinatown. Mommy heard that the duck noodle is pretty good. We were searching for the restaurant and mommy asked Aunt Irene several times. We were lost couple of times. In the end, we stopped and parked first. Then mommy asked one of the passerby. He was talking a little bit of english and mandarin. Papi was putting some coins for the parking first and after that, mommy asked papi to speak in mandarin. Finally, we got the location, but we are still a little bit unclear.
Indeed, after couple of blocks, we found the place. This is our first time eating at chinatown :) The place is pretty small and we had to go up the high staircase. Papi ordered the wonton noodle while mommy had the duck noodle. I was eating some cheese while we are waiting for the food. Finally, the food came and we prayed first before eating and mommy ate first because I couldn't stay still. Mommy gave me some of her duck noodle and papi gave some of the wonton. I chose the duck noodle because it's much better. Everyone agreed that the duck noodle is better :)
After lunch, we went to downtown to find a shoe. We went couple of places and there was a sale Barney's New York. But mommy wanted to find a cheaper shoe and soon realized that the shoe at Barney's New York is a good deal. So after discussing with papi, we all went back to Barney's New York and purchased the shoe. Mommy really like it :) Mommy hasn't bought any high heel shoes for a long time. Ever since I was in mommy's tummy, she couldn't wear high heel shoes.

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June 5, 2008

2008-06-05T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today, something interesting happen to me. Mommy called papi at work. She told papi that I could ride on the horse by myself, with no one else helping me. I can even get down by myself. Papi is amazed at what I can do :) When papi got home from work, he asked me to demonstrate again and I showed to papi how I ride the horse by myself.

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May 31, 2008

2008-05-31T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today it's Isaiah's first birthday. I slept until 11am.. so we were late.
Everyone is there already.. Alexander didn't come because he wasn't feeling well.
I only ate blackberries, then I also had some hot dogs. I also ate a lot of strawberries.
Tonight, mommy will have girl's night out, they are going to watch a movie together. So after dropping mommmy, papi and I went to BestBuy at Sunnyvale. When we arrived, papi gave me baby yogurt first but I didn't finish it. It was not until papi picked me up that papi realized I wet my pants. Well, papi apologized because the diaper was already full. Papi should have change my diaper first before going to BestBuy.
Anyways, after changing, I'm ok now. I was pretty curious of everything. Then we went to Fry's Electronic as well.
After that we went home and papi gave me milk to drink and I slept.
Mommy came back home and I was still sleeping :) but I woke up at midnight and mommy gave me milk to drink. I didn't want to sleep at first and played with mommy. I was closing my eyes and give a smirk on my face when mommy gave me a kiss good night. Mommy end up laughing and I didn't sleep and wanted to play. I end up sleeping with mommy and papi. Good night everybody... I love you mommy and papi.

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May 30, 2008

2008-05-30T23:00:00.000-07:00

I went to Dr. Drucker again to check on my rash. Thank God, when he checked it, it was as expected from the immunization shots. He said only 5% would not react to the shots.
After that, mommy and I went to Whole Foods to buy milk. I tried the blackberries and liked it, so mommy bought that as well.
We went to pick up papi in the afternoon at 6pm. Normally, it is 4:30pm, but papi had to work late because there is a software release. Mommy told papi about me eating blackberries. Papi was amazed that I can eat a lot :)
We stopped by Santana Row first because there is a photo project. Mommy also was looking for dresses. Then we went to West Valley Fair Mall and took photos there as well. But Mommy bought Mongolian BBQ first for dinner and share it with papi. Mommy just have craving for the noodles. I didn't eat them because I was full, and it was spicy as well. I only had the free sample of california roll and chicken teriyaki.
We went home and I didn't drink my milk because I was already sleepy :)

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May 29, 2008

2008-05-29T23:00:00.000-07:00

Mommy will have music practice today. I still have my rashes but I'm eating ok and there is no fever. Papi had to work late as well because there is a software release. It was last minute as well. Papi said that testing should be done on Monday, but the code freeze happened on Thursday. There was also some issues with the code.
Mommy and I went to Target first before picking up papi. We first fill up the gas at Costco since it's still early. The music practice is at 7pm. But when we arrived, no one had the keys yet so we have to wait. I already drank my milk and ate and now I'm sleepy. Papi was still working and picking up the wireless signal near the church door. Mommy end up driving around the block so that I can sleep while waiting for the church to open.
Papi finished his work and asked mommy to come back. The door is now open and so mommy can have her music practice. I was still sleeping and papi waited in the car. After about an hour, I woke up so we went inside. As usual, I was curious and looked around. Then papi gave me yogurt and I finished it :)
We went home shortly and papi gave me milk and I slept. Papi also prayed for my health and rashes so that I will be totally healed.

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May 25, 2008

2008-05-25T23:00:00.000-07:00

I'm feeling better now and no fever, thank God. We didn't do much because I just recovered. So most of the time I was napping a lot as well, unlike my normal schedule. But my temperature is fine.
It was not until 8pm that my temperature sky rocketed to 101F. Mommy immediately gave me baby tylenol and papi called the off-hour registered nurse. Mommy and papi have to monitor me making sure that I don't get a 104F and I need to drink a lot of fluid.
Papi, while trying to save the toll free number, accidentally called Dr. Harry and papi discussed about my condition. Dr. Harry suggested to add water to my milk because water is the best solution for fever. So we added half milk and half water as suggested to keep my temperature down. Dr. Harry also prayed for me before I go to sleep.

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May 24, 2008

2008-05-24T23:00:00.000-07:00

Mommy is going to have tea party with the moms at church near Golden Gate Park. Initially, all the kids and dads are supposed to meet at Zeum. But papi didn't want to go because I don't understand it yet. So after dropping mommy, papi and I went to Irving to have our lunch first. I ate with papi at one of the chinese fast food, chicken and tofu with rice. Everyone looked at me and amazed that I can eat :) Then we walked around the block at Irving. It was almost time for me to take my nap as well, and papi also wanted to get siumai. So papi bought one order and went back to the car. Papi gave some to me and I ate them. Not long after papi drove around the block, I fell asleep so papi went to Golden Gate Park and waited until I wake up and mommy to finish her tea party.
When mommy is done, I was still sleeping and so we picked up mommy. When mommy got in, she was not feeling well. Mommy said the place is stuffy and she wanted to throw up. Papi then asked if she wants to throw up at the gas station or at King of Thai restaurant. Well, it's not a good idea to talk about food since mommy wants to throw up but mommy bear with it. I was still sleeping so I didn't know what's going on. Mommy then ordered 2 duck fried rice, then went to the restroom and threw up. Mommy still had some headache as well. On the way home, I woke up but I wasn't hungry yet. When we arrive home, papi gave me milk to drink while mommy eat the duck fried rice. But soon after that, mommy throw up again. Hopefully you're ok mommy.
The day went by so fast and it was almost time for bed. Since mommy is not feeling well, papi gave me milk to drink and put me to sleep. Papi already noticed that my body is a bit warm but thought that it was because of the weather.
I woke up at around 8pm crying. It was really soon and papi check on me and I was really hot. Mommy was resting because she was not feeling well but woke up because of this. Papi checked on my temperature and I was 99F. Mommy gave me milk to drink as well and I went back to sleep again.

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May 17, 2008

2008-05-17T23:00:00.000-07:00

I woke up at 5:45am and papi fed me first. After that I continue my nap. Today, mommy is having music practice as well at 8am, but that is when I woke up. So mommy was a little late to music practice.
After music practice, we went to family caregroup at the new church. We were there early so we have to wait. There were not a lot of people there. I was playing with Joshua and Ruthie. Papi was with me as well since I couldn't stay still. Joshua and Ruthie kept playing with me as well. They just like playing with little kids :)

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May 16, 2008

2008-05-16T23:00:00.000-07:00

It was quite warm in Santa Clara. Papi didn't have to work today because he's still on vacation. Today is also my first time swimming :)
At first, we went to the big pool, but it was a little cool for me. I was shivering. So we switch to the jacuzzi. The water there is warmer. I didn't want to let go of mommy for a long time. Finally, papi took me away from mommy because he wants me to learn how to overcome my fear. After that, I was just having a great time, even though I swallow some of the pool water :)

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May 15, 2008

2008-05-15T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today, we are going back home to Santa Clara today. There are lots of toys to pack up in the car. We were planning to leave in the afternoon after I took my first nap.
But I didn't want to sleep. So we end up leaving at 8am. Papi already packed some
of the stuff last night.
There was no traffic at all going back. I was sleeping. Papi drove first and mommy switch when we were one-third of the way. Then papi sat the back because I didn't drink my milk during our stop. It took me a while before I wanted to drink my milk.
This time, we arrived home in the afternoon, about 3pm. I get to adjust myself as well and I ate first. I already recognized that this is my home :) Papi then gave me a bath before I took my sleep at night.

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May 13, 2008

2008-05-13T23:00:00.000-07:00

1 Year Old

Horray.. today is my birthday :) Mommy already cooked the chicken last night and cut.
My birthday is going to start at 4:30pm and ends at 7:30pm. Mommy already ordered the cupcakes yesterday so papi had to pick it up today.
Mommy also asked Aunt Lia to get some ballons. Papi already bought the lion balloon for me on yesterday. Right before the party, I was taking my nap. That's because I'll be ready for my own party. I made sure that I am well rested :) While I was sleeping, mommy cooked the fried noodles. Mommy had to cook in three batches because there isn't a big pan.
People start to come at 5pm. It's hard for people to come on time, especially a lot of them are working as well. There are lots of food :) While people are eating, I played with Alicia, Sidney, Darren, Brayden, Jed & Jonathan, and lastly Ryan. I had a lot of fun playing. Papi of course made sure that I ate some food first. After that, I get to blow my first cake, well lots of cupcakes. I didn't learn how to blow a candle :) so mommy helped to blow out the candle.
The complete photo album can be viewed here.
Thank you mommy and papi for holding my first birthday party. I love you mommy and papi.

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May 9, 2008

2008-05-09T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today, we will be trying out Dots Cake at Pasadena. But first, we'll be going to Costco first. Mommy and papi need to get plates and some items from Costco. Then we went to Party City to look at favors. Grandma came along as well with us since Uncle Sendy is working, Grandma has been staying at home most of the time.
There were a lot of people at Costco, even on the weekdays. I guess there are just lots more people in LA than in SF. Mommy also bought Sesame Salad dressing. Strangely enough, this can only be found in LA. Mommy bought couple of bottles since Aunt Irene and Priscillia liked them.
Then, at Party City, mommy was looking for more favor. Meanwhile, papi was looking at balloons and saw the lion. I really like lion saw papi bought it for me :) It's really big too. It was hard to put in the back seat and I was looking at the lion as well :) Roooaarr...
Last stop is Dots Cake. Initially, papi want to go here first, but don't know why that he missed it. Mommy bought some of the cupcakes to try out because she didn't want the cake to be too sweet. Furthermore, mommy and papi have a budget on my cake. Mommy is also thinking of other options.

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May 8, 2008

2008-05-08T23:00:00.000-07:00

Thank God, I'm feeling better now. We'll be going to LA today. Mommy and papi were a little worried because of my fever and since the main reason going to LA is to celebrate my first birthday my both grandma :) It's pointless if I was sick and celebrating my birthday. Plus, there will be other kids and I don't want them to get sick as well.
Mommy picked papi up after work from the Santa Clara Caltrain. We left Santa Clara around 5:30pm. Papi drove the first then mommy took over because she didn't want to get bored just sitting in the car. Papi was sat at the back of the car with me and we played a little before I slept.
Mommy and papi praise me for doing really good in the car, considering my age :) We arrived a little bit before midnight. Papi took over the remaining part of the trip. I woke up from my sleep when mommy try to put me on the bed. I didn't go back to sleep because I had to adjust myself with the new environment. Both mommy and papi were tired as well and tomorrow, there are lots of things to do as well and so I slept with mommy and papi. It has been a while since I slept with them :) Good night everybody.

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

May 6, 2008

2008-05-06T23:17:00.000-07:00

Today, papi didn't go to work to help mommy to take care of me. I wasn't drinking or eating a lot of milk. But I was still playing and happy, just no appetite to eat.
Thank God, my fever is better. Both mommy and papi have been praying for me.
The last time I drank my milk is 2pm. And at 7:30pm, I only drank 2oz. It was not until 8:30pm that I get to sleep. I was playing in the crib. After I went asleep, papi went to safeway to buy extra baby tylenol cuz we're almost out.

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May 5, 2008

2008-05-05T23:00:00.000-07:00

Ok, today is Monday, it's a week day and papi had to go to work. I woke up right about 7am and we quickly got ready :) Things are as usual and in the afternoon we pick up papi after work.
Papi liked to praise and worship right after he got home. And I always eye on papi's guitar :) This time I also clapped along when papi is singing. Papi is amazed that I can do that. Papi also started to lift up his hand and I follow-suit :)
Anyway, mommy have a book club gathering tonight. So I slept early after papi gave me milk. Everything is fine and papi is working for his side-job. Suddenly, I cried. Papi jumped of his seat and went to my bedroom. Papi quickly noticed that I was a little warm and my cheeks are really red. I might have a fever. Papi prayed first for me and frantically trying to find the baby tylenol. Papi also called mommy to find out where and call the on-call nurse. I kept on crying because my temperature is a bit high. Papi also took off my clothing after giving me baby tylenol. Papi gave me milk to drink as well and I finished 3oz. Hmm... this is actually my first time that I get a slight fever. I remember when I got my immunization shot, I was only a little fussy and I wasn't as hot as I am today.
Mommy came back and quickly hug me and I'm still warm. Papi on the other hand is talking to the registered nurse. She was diagnosing on the phone and thank God, I'm ok. I'm not vomitting. My temperature is not 104F. But I will need to be monitored. Papi and mommy kept praying for me that I will get healed. Jesus, I surrender to You. May your healing begin and thank You for Your protection and I have received Your healing by faith. Amen.

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May 4, 2008

2008-05-04T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today, we'll be going to Daiso at South SF. Mommy is planning to buy goodie bags to give after my birthday. I woke up after 7am.. hehe... since it's not weekdays and papi didn't have to go to Caltrain.
After drinking milk, papi pull up the blind and let me play. I just looking outside and waiting for the plane to fly by. So far, no plane yet. Then mommy called me and so I went to her. I quickly give mommy a big kiss :)
Papi and mommy went out of the room and I also played outside. Mommy tested my again and asked my to clap my hands and I actually understand and clapped my hands. Then mommy also sang "Head, Shoulders, knees and toes..." I touched my head again... and then my toes. Looks like I skipped my shoulder and knees :)
After I finished my breakfast, I took my nap. It was pretty long and I slept with papi. Papi gave me a bath and after that mommy gave me lotion and put on my clothes. Now we are ready to go. We first went to Kukje Supermarket to get refreshment for church. Unfortunately, there were no cream puffs until 3pm. So we end up going to Daiso.
At Daiso, I was looking curiously at everything. Mommy was looking for what to buy for the goodie bags. While mommy and papi were looking for gift wrappings, I started to play. Papi asked me to stop and return the item because we didn't buy it. I end up crying and kept wanting to play. In the end, papi gave me a time-out and put me in the car seat. Papi didn't want me to develop into bad habit and attitude. Even though I couldn't talk, but my actions says it all. Papi gave me a talk and said that I am a good boy and will be a good boy who listen to mommy and papi, and God.
Then after Daiso, we went back to Kukje to get the cream puffs. Mommy also bought some items for the goodie bags. Only then we went to church. We arrived at about 4pm. Mommy didn't have to sing and minister today, only papi.
Time flies really fast, and it was 5pm. It's time to start the sunday service. I was with papi and I was in the bjorn. Everything is ok until Uncle Michael gave me the tin candy box. I start to nibble and bite on the tin candy box. Papi said no to me because papi didn't want me to bite on foreign objects. And as usual, because I didn't get what I want, I cried. At this time, papi had to minister and I kept on crying. Papi told me that I shouldn't cry and especially that I'm not suppose to bite on the box. Mommy came in the sound room because she overheard me crying. After knowing what's going on, mommy also told me that I should listen to papi.
After the praise and worship, papi brought me to the car. I end up in the car again because I was crying non-stop. Papi gave me a time-out again. This is the second time in a day that I was given time-out.
It's hard as well because I don't understand what papi is trying to tell me and papi don't understand what I'm talking about. I know papi meant well for me. I'm still limited with my understanding and still need more learning. Papi, hope you'll be more patient with me as well.

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

May 3, 2008

2008-05-03T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today, I woke up at 7:30am and papi gave me milk to drink. I played a little bit and papi and I took a nap again. This time I slept for 3 hours. I haven't slept for that long for quite a while :)
After that, we got ready to go out to Stanford Mall. Papi wants to get prune from the Sigona's Farmet Market and also the blackened beef at Schaub's Market for grandma. We will be visiting to LA next week. Papi is going to take a week off.
When we got to Stanford mall, it was quite warm so I didn't wear any jacket. We walked around the block. Mommy actually wanted to get me new clothes for my upcoming birthday party. We stopped by Janie and Jack store but didn't find the right clothes for me. I ate my yogurt first before going to Santana Row. Mommy is going to try to find my clothes at Jacadi. Papi, out of sudden, just asked me to clap my hands. And this time, I clapped my hands :) Normally, the way I clapped my hands is to bring both hands down. It's a good step for me :) since soon my birthday is coming up. Hmmm.. I wonder whether I can blow the candles.. hehe.
Our last stop at Stanford Mall is the Sigona's Farmer Market. Mommy gave me some sample of almond cookie and fresh mango. I like the mango a lot. At home, we do have mango and mommy is going to make mango and apple sauce later.
We drove to Santana Row. There were a lot of people there. Papi didn't use the stroller even though it's passed 3hrs from my nap time. We stopped by Jacadi store, and as usual, it's up-to 50% off :) Unfortunately, mommy didn't find anything at all. At this time too, papi is hungry and is debating to go out to eat or at home. Papi was thinking of eating Pho but looking that I might be sleepy, papi decided to just go home.

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May 2, 2008

2008-05-02T23:00:00.000-07:00

I woke up exactly at 7am so we rushed to Caltrain. Papi was wondering whether I would wake up in time or else papi had to drive by himself. Mommy and I came back home and mommy tried to feed me. Not long after that, I went potty and it was pretty hard for me. I was crying as well and mommy noticed that there was some blood with my poo. Well, after I finished, I didn't cry again but mommy called papi and asked papi to call my pedetrician. Papi left a voicemail but they never called back. Papi is busy at work as well and asked mommy if I become fussy or different to call the doctor again. But thank God, I'm ok and probably constipated. So mommy and papi is going to watch on my diet and give more fiber food and drink lots of water.

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May 1, 2008

2008-05-01T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today, we took papi to caltrain again :) After that, we went home and mommy gave me milk to drink. Mommy and I are also getting to go to the library as well for lapsit. After lapsit, we went to Borders at Santana Row, where I slept for 2 hours :) It was a very good nap :) I must be really tired because normally, I would take my nap at around 10 or 11am.
After I woke up, we went home first before picking papi up. Mommy gave me food to eat first so papi had to wait a little bit at the caltrain station. And as usual, while driving in the car, I like to look around the window.
We went to Costco first to fill up gas and bought spaghetti as well. The gas is so pricy now, almost $4 a gallon. Everything is going up except for the interest rate of home pricing. Also, the US currency is a bit weak compared to other world currency. Hopefully, things will turn out better.
After Costco, we went to Red Robin. Papi had a free coupon. Mommy and papi sign up from Red Robin website. Not bad getting a free gourmet burger. Other than burger, mommy bought french onion soup and also ordered me chicken cheese quesadilla. For the side, mommy asked for mandarin oranges and a glass of milk. I tried all of them :) Mommy gave me some french onion soup while papi gave me some french fries. The beef burger was a little tough so papi didn't me any burger. I liked the cheese quesadilla as well. When we're done eating, mommy gave me some mandarin oranges. I like that as well.
Then papi brought me to the restroom to wash my hand. When we came back, we were suprised by the waiters and waitresses. They sang Happy Birthday song to me?!?! Well.. I was just excited and I smiled at everybody :) My birthday is actually in 12 days and actually we're here celebrating papi's birthday. It's ok, we got a free ice-cream as well :)

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April 28, 2008

2008-04-28T23:00:00.000-07:00

I woke up at 7am. It's almost time for papi to go to Caltrain as well. So we all quickly got ready to send papi to Caltrain. It seems that this has become my daily routine :)
Mommy and I went to the playground again at Rivermark. There are 4 of us, Sophia, Alexander, Isaac, and myself. We are all playing together. Later, we all went to Mountain View to eat shabu2 with the rivermark mum's. I was sleeping while mommy is eating. After that, I woke up and chat with the other babies.
Later in the afternoon, we picked papi up and then we went to library to return the book first. Then went to Target to buy disposable milk storage. there is no yo baby yogurt or organic milk, so we went to Trader's Joe. I was sleeping while we were in Target.
Today, it's also my first time trying out organic whole milk. mommy made 2 oz whole milk, and 4 oz enfamil :) I didn't finish it because I was really sleepy. But it's time for me to start drinking regular whole milk since I'm turning one year old soon. Mommy wants me to have a good transition between Enfamil and Organic whole milk :)

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April 27, 2008

2008-04-27T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today is papi's birthday :) Happy Birthday papi. At first, we wanted to go to eat Dimsum, but then papi thought I was sleepy. So he put me in my crib and let me seat and papi went to buy dimsum at lunch time. By the time papi comes back, mommy told papi that I didn't sleep. So in the end, everyone at lunch. We prayed first before eating and I had some of the fried tofu and siomay.
After finishing lunch, we all got ready for church. Mommy already took a shower and papi gave me a bath. When mommy dry me up and put me lotion, I pee on the bed and mommy's pants. Mommy had to minister today and the white pants and yellow shirt is the only one. So mommy had to wait for the washer and dryer to complete. Sorry mommy, I still need training for my potty.
Before going to church, we stopped by 99 Ranch at Foster City. Mommy is going to use the coupon to buy papi's birthday cake and some bread. We arrived at church in San Bruno at about 4:15pm. Papi as usual setup the cables and LCD.
After the sunday service, papi wanted to try peruvian at downtown San Mateo. When we got there, both mommy and papi were clueless into what to order :) Mommy had to call Aunt QQ and asked and finally got the right choices. I finished my yogurt first and I had some of the bread and garlic. Then I also had some of the seafood and rice. I didn't have the fried chicken because it's extra crispy and hard :)

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April 25, 2008

2008-04-25T23:00:00.000-07:00

I woke up again just before 7am and so mommy and I went to dropped papi at Santa Clara Caltrain. Then we went to Stanford Mall. Mommy wants to buy a gift for papi and surprise him during his birthday this sunday.
Mommy and I came back home first and I had my breakfast first. I took my nap first, then had my lunch before going to Stanford Mall. We'll be picking up papi at Palo Alto Caltrain near Stanford mall. The gift for papi is a secret. Well, I couldn't speak verbally so papi couldn't suspect anything. Mommy didn't say anything "extra" as well :) I guess papi had to wait until mommy's surprise :)

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April 19, 2008

2008-04-19T23:00:00.000-07:00

Originally, mommy was planning to go to SF in the afternoon, but I was sleeping until 2pm. Furthermore, it was pretty windy so mommy change it to Santana Row. Mommy wanted to find a purple dress for next week baby shower. It's the color theme.
Everyone hasn't eaten lunch so we all ate at Village California Bistro. Mommy and papi already tried the Yankee Pier and wanted to try other restaurant at Santana Row.
Mommy ordered Prawn Fettucine while papi ordered Crab Club Sandwich.
We prayed first before eating. I ate my pear saunce :) I finished my food really quick and I was eyeing on mommy's and papi's food. It was pretty good :) After lunch, we went strolling at Santana Row to find mommy's dress. Mommy didn't find anything that is suitable so we went to Valley Fair Mall. Mommy didn't find anything there as well. I even took my nap and mommy and papi waited for me. I was sleeping at least 1.5 hour :) We all went home after that and mommy didn't find anything but we had a fun family time together.

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April 17, 2008

2008-04-17T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today, we dropped papi to the caltrain station. Mommy wanted to use the car because there will be Lap Sit at Santa Clara Library. The Rivermark Mom notified mommy about this event. Basically someone will be playing a song and reading a story book while the baby is sitting on mommy's lap. There were a lot of babies, about 50 of them. However, I wasn't paying attention to the song or story. I was just crawling all over the place. What is suprising for mommy is that 2 other baby girls followed along behind me. I didn't even notice them.
Then in the afternoon, mommy and I picked up papi at work. We will be going to the meeting at San Bruno for all the ministers. This is regarding the new sunday service at the new church. But before that, we went to 99 Ranch first to drop off a contest form and also to Target to buy ziploc.
Mommy and papi didn't stay long because it was already passed my bed time. But now we know the new sunday service will be at 10:30am. The english service at 8:30am is still up for discussion.
By the time I got home, I went asleep right away. I was pretty tired. Mommy didn't even change my clothes put took off my shoes. I didn't even want to drink my milk. Mommy and papi waited until 10pm and I didn't even wake up :)

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April 13, 2008

2008-04-13T23:00:00.000-07:00

Happy 11 Months Old!!

I woke up again at 1pm but papi didn't give any milk this time. Papi just rock me a little while and put me back to sleep. Mommy and papi didn't want me to develop a habit to wake up early in the morning and drink my milk.
Then in the morning, papi papi gave me milk and slept again with me in my room. Papi opened the blind and I was just watching and hearing the plane flying over our home. I'm also able to stand on my own for couple of seconds. Papi is actually still sleepy. But in the end, about 30 minutes, I went back to sleep again. I didn't wake up until it was 10am.
I also ate Yo Baby Yogurt. It's about time for me to start eating yogurt or milk. Mommy prefer organic milk and it's also suggested by Dr. Drucker. Soon I will be one year old and I will be drinking less of Enfamil and start drinking regular organic milk. I like it, but I didn't finish it. Papi end up finishing my Yo Baby yogurt.
Other milestones are that, I start to talk a lot as well and when I listen to songs, I like to move myself. Mommy and papi find it interesting and always smile. What's more, my teeth at the top is starting to grow as well, pretty big. Mommy and papi said that I might have big bunny teeth :) Both mommy and papi upper teeth are big, so most likely it will be the same for me.
I'm eating more and more grown-up food as well, so whatever mommy is cooking, as long as it is not spicy. Hmm... what else... oh.. I can start waving at people when they wave at me :) Mommy also taught me the song about Head, Shoulder, Knees and Toes :) I was only able to touch my head :)
Today is also Mia's birthday and will be celebrated during Children Sunday School. I was sleeping though so I didn't join in. But afterwards, I came to the party and ate some noodles with mommy and papi. I also had some of the fried prawn crackers.

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April 8, 2008

2008-04-08T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today, we dropped papi at Caltrain Santa Clara because mommy and I are planning to go to Happy Hollow at San Jose. It was planned along with the other Rivermark Mom's. I met Isaac and Alexander there, but the others didn't come. I had fun there and mommy forgot to bring the camera. I saw lots of animals there. I'm sure papi wants to tag along but he has to work. Well next time papi, maybe we'll go the SF zoo together. Papi likes to make funny animal sound.. hehehe. OOOooo Uuuuuu Aaaaaaaaaaaa... that sound like a monkey, Woooof Woooof.... that sound like a dog... Meooow meoooow... that sound like a cat :)

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April 6, 2008

2008-04-06T23:00:00.000-07:00

We went to Santana Row first because there is Farmer's market. It's part of our family time together. Then we went to New Hwong Kok to buy refreshment for church.
We first went to Dr. Wang for papi's shoulder and back. This is the second treatment for papi. He was in pain and mommy had to ask Catherine to replace papi's LCD ministry that Sunday. After the treatment, papi felt better. Thank God that papi is getting better.
At church, I was playing at the nursery room and mommy accompanied me. I was having lots of fun just playing with different things and crawling all over the place :) After church, papi gave me some of the fried crab rangoon that mommy bought. I really like it and kept asking for more :) Everyone was surprised that I ate and bit the crab rangoon.. hehehe :)

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April 5, 2008

2008-04-05T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today, we are planning to go to Red Robin for a free burger :) Mommy and papi sign up for the e-Birthday from Red Robin, so that they'll get the e-coupon for a free burger during their birthday.
Mommy and papi ordered Philly Steak Burger, Tower Onion Rings, and Clam Chowder. After praying and giving thanks to the Lord, papi gave me some onion rings. Mommy gave me some of the steak :) After the lunch, we went to Great Mall. Mommy is trying to find a gift for Mia's birthday next week and also for Shannon's birthday.
Mommy and papi are also trying to find me a new shoe as well. The one that I have will soon outgrow me. Unfortunately, there isn't the size for me, 12-18 months. Mommy and papi didn't want to buy the same style, so maybe some other time.

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April 4, 2008

2008-04-04T23:00:00.000-07:00

Papi went to work sleepy because papi couldn't sleep all night. We all went to drop papi at the Santa Clara Caltrain. There is a company meeting and demo, so papi had to go to work, even though he had a back and shoulder pain. In the end, papi didn't have to demo even though he had completed his task.
Then mommy made an appointment with Dr. Wang. So after lunch, mommy will pick up papi and we'll go the therapy. Papi was massaged over the neck, shoulder and back. It was painful and Dr. Wang said that my back was a little unalign. That's why papi is having lots of pain and cannot lie on his back to sleep.
But thank God, after the treatment, papi felt much better. At least now he could sleep on his back.

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April 3, 2008

2008-04-03T23:00:00.000-07:00

Uncle Hendra and Aunt Windy is coming to our place. We'll have dinner together and fellowship. Mommy cooked pasta and they brought appetizer and dessert. After dinner, mommy brought my clothing and baby bath tub. Mommy and papi is letting Uncle Hendra and Aunt Windy use because they'll be having a baby as well. Plus, I'm not using them as well. But if mommy and papi is going to have another baby, hehhe... I don't know whether I'll have a little sister or little brother :), they'll ask for their items.
While papi is playing with me, papi sprained his back it wasn't that painful. Papi just felt a little pain and he even bath me. At about 7pm, it was time for me to go sleep as well.
But poor papi, he couldn't sleep at all. The pain is starting to get worse. He tossed and turned and it was painful. The only time it was not painful is when papi is sitting down. Then papi went to the living room to try to sleep on the sofa while sitting down. But papi is still uncomfortable. Then papi tried to sleep in my room and in a weird position as well. Papi was stretching and sleeping at the same time. Only then papi was able to get some sleep.

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March 29, 2008

2008-03-29T23:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Mommy :)

Papi helped me to buy a balloon for mommy yesterday while I was asleep. As soon as I was awake in the morning, papi brought me into the room and we all sang happy birthday song to mommy :)
We later get ready to go brunch at Stacks, Menlo Park. It's much nearer than Burlingame. The wait is long as well since Stacks is pretty popular place for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. We strolled around downtown Menlo Park first for about 20 minutes and went back. The Stacks at Menlo Park is more roomier than the one in Burlingame. Then papi ordered the usual Crab Panini and Crab Egg Louis. I had some from mommy and papi :) After brunch, we continue to stroll at downtown Menlo Park.
Later that night, mommy decided to invite her friends for dinner at Maggiano's at San Jose, Santana Row. So papi made reservation for 4.45pm but there is no opening for 5.30pm. The next appointment is 9pm and that's too late. It's passed my sleeping time.
When it almost time for us to leave, Aunt Irene called. Their car battery is dead and Uncle Dony forgot his wallet that has the AAA membership card. So we went to Great Mall America and waited for the AAA road service to come. This time, the AAA road service came by really quick so the problem is resolved. The time is 4:45pm.
We know we'll be late and we arrived Santana Row at 5:15pm. But no one arrived yet. The attendant wants everybody to be present before we'll be seated. There is a possibility as well that we might be seated into two tables. Mommy didn't want that. Sure enough, we waited until 5:45pm, but thank God we are able to seat together in one big table. Mommy already made the choices and so ordered for everybody.
Before the food came, I finished my blackberry strawberry. Then I had some onion rings and chicken from papi. I like it a lot :) And after dinner, mommy had to blow candles brought by the waiter. We sang happy birthday song.
After dinner, we went strolling at Santana Row and soon I was asleep. It was pretty chilly and windy but I have my blanket. They stopped by to get ice-cream and walked around the block for Santana Row. Most of the time, everyone is window shopping and chatting.
We went to Uncle Henry's place, he had some dessert wine that he wants to share with everybody. I was awake as soon as I was picked up at the parking lot. I stay awake and drank my milk as well at Uncle Henry's place. Everyone stayed to fellowship. I played with papi since I couldn't stay still. There I am again, climbing up the stairs :)
At about 9pm, we went home while the others stayed behind. Good night everybody and Happy Birthday again mommy. I love you.

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

March 28, 2008

2008-03-28T23:00:00.000-07:00

I woke up at 4am today because I was hungry. I didn't drink a lot of milk yesterday. Papi only had the strength to bring me to the room. So mommy woke up and made the milk. It was only few minutes later than papi tried to regain his strength and then try to feed me. After milk, one funny thing happen. I said, "Hi Daaaaad.." It was pretty loud and clear. Even mommy heard it. Both mommy and papi looked at each other and wonder who has taught me to say that. And I keep saying it as well... "Hi Daaadd.." Soon... it even become.. "Hi Daaaaaddii"..
Well, mommy and papi didn't know whether I say with my full understanding :) But it was fun though :)

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March 27, 2008

2008-03-27T23:00:00.000-07:00

We are going to Napa Valley. I was there before but it was close during Thanksgiving. This time, it's open :) Mommy and papi packed up our belongings and got ready for brunch. Mommy and papi haven't used the free brunch coupon.
I finished my blueberry strawberry first and then I ate some of the food from mommy. I had scrambled egg, chicken, soup, and fish. After some time, I got bored again and become cranky. Hmm... I know mommy and papi didn't like this behavior. I was calm again when papi carried me around while mommy is eating. Mommy then took turn as well so that papi can continue to eat. When mommy had dessert, cheesecake, papi also took ice-cream. I was asking for the ice-cream. So papi gave some to me :) I keep asking for more.
The trip itself takes about 3 hours. As usual, I slept in the car. But before that, we stopped first so that I drink my milk. We arrived at V Sattui winery. Papi went to restroom first. I was still sleeping. By the time papi comes back, I was awake and so this time, mommy went to restroom while papi was carrying me. Mommy wanted to buy some wine and she really likes the wine here. This time, the wine tasting is not free unlike two years ago.
Then, we went to Dean and Deluca. Mommy bought the Balsamic Fig Vinegrette for Aunt Irene because she likes it a lot.
After that, we went to Taylor's Refresher. Mommy and papi wanted to try out the burger here. Mommy ordered the ... while papi ordered Miss Kentucky and garlic french fries. I tried mommy's and papi's and as usual, I prefer the chicken over the beef :) The weather is a bit windy and chilly so mommy and papi quickly finish up and went home.
There was a lot of traffic on the way home. It was not until at 880-South that there wasn't a lot of traffic. Phew.. what a long day and thank God that we had a great time and also His protection.

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March 26, 2008

2008-03-26T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today, we are going to Squaw Valley at Tahoe. But mommy will go and have a spa day first. Mommy's birthday is coming up this Saturday and papi wanted to give mommy a relaxing day. After all, mommy has been taking care of me all the time. So papi and I drop mommy first at L'essence Day Spa and Salon.
While waiting for mommy, papi and I went to Costco first to fill up the gas. I slept on the way and so papi drove around. We even went back to Downtown Reno, but I was still asleep. Then papi followed the trail of the river, it's actually called Truckee river, and it leads to the Idlewood park. Papi took some photos of the ducks. Soon, I woke up. I didn't want to drink my milk first so papi put on my jacket and hat. It's a bit cold and windy outside. I then saw the ducks myself. They didn't quack as loud :) After that, papi tried to give me milk again, this time, I drank my milk. We drove around the park since there are still a lot of time.
Right after 12:15pm, papi drove back. We actually stopped by another park near Downtown Reno. But this time mommy call papi and that the spa almost finished. So we headed back.
We had Bangkok cuisine for lunch before heading to Tahoe. Actually, we are going to Squaw Valley, that's where the winter olympics take place. It was really cold and the body suit that Aunt Juni had is small. So mommy and papi bought gloves and boots to keep me warm. It's my first time seeing snow :) Very windy as well. Even my cheeks are really cold. We didn't stay long because it's cold. We then headed back to the hotel at Reno.
For dinner, we had Pho. Actually we originally were dining in, but then I was cranky and so mommy and papi asked for to-go boxes and ate them at the hotel. I know I shouldn't be cranky.

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March 25, 2008

2008-03-25T23:00:00.000-07:00

After I woke up at 8am, mommy and papi got ready. I finished my milk, papi and I put the luggage and things into the car while mommy packed up my food. Well mostly papi did :) I was put on the bjorn.
While in the car, I ate first. Mommy gave me some noodle from yesterday that Aunt Linda made. After that, I slept almost all the way to Reno. The trip itself was 3.5 hours. I slept about 2.5 hours.
We arrived Circus Circus Reno at 1pm and mommy gave me milk while papi check in. The brunch ends at 1pm so we couldn't use our free coupon. Mommy and papi are also tired, so we stay at the hotel rather than going to Lake Tahoe.
Mommy and papi were hungry so they bought KFC for their lunch. Mommy asked papi to buy some rice as well from any chinese restaurant, but none of them are available. In the end, we stopped by Pho restaurant near the hotel. We went back to the hotel and we ate together. Even I ate KFC with rice :) After that, I took a nap.
When I woke up at 5pm, we quickly got ready because there is a free circus show. It's my first circus show, the flying trapeze. We stayed longer and watched people playing at the arcade. There are so many lights out there :) It was fun.

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

March 24, 2008

2008-03-24T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today, we are going to the park again and meet my new friends. Papi has taken a week off so he'll come along with mommy. Papi wants to take photos of me on the swing
and all the other kids as well. Last week, it was my first time playing the swing. This time, papi will capture with his camera. Papi took a lot of pictures and he didn't know all the babies. I was just having fun and socializing with the other kids.
After I finished playing, we went to eat japanese near the library. I had some japanese food. And while mommy and papi are still eating, I had the urge to poo. Well, mommy and papi didn't bring my portable potty. It was hard for mommy and papi because I've been trained not to poo and my diaper. But there is nothing they can do. The restroom in the restaurant is too big for me as well. So after lunch, papi brought me back into the car and change my diaper.
We went to valleyfair mall because papi needs to buy a jacket for tomorrow's trip. Mommy like the jacket from The North Face. It was pricy but it keeps papi warm. Mommy and papi also try to find gloves and shoes for me. But there was none in Valley Fair Mall.
Papi gave me a bath and also milk right after we got home. I went straight to bed because I was really tired. Then the Suwitra family came to fellowship and have dinner together. Aunt Linda cooked fried rice noodle. Papi cooke kimbab but it's not korean style, mainly japanese style. also some inari. It's actually for tomorrow's trip.

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

March 22, 2008

2008-03-22T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today, mommy and papi decided to stroll to the park, not knowing that there is an Easter event at the Rivermark park. Mommy saw the sign so we decided to go there and take a look. There were a lots of people, waiting for the egg hunt. Not after we stopped by a booth that we know all of the things are free :) I played the spin-the-wheel and got a gift.
Then mommy and I lined up for the egg hunt, those that are under 2 years old. I think I'm the youngest amongst them. Lots of the kids brought their basket. Papi saw that some were halloween baskets. When it was time, everyone just rush and got their eggs. The parents helped their kids to pick up the eggs. However, mommy let me pick the eggs by myself. I picked up two eggs.
After that, I took free photo with the easter bunny as well. There is a free print-out. The bunny was not there so we have to wait for a while. Not long after that, there was a long line. After all, it's a free print.
While waiting for the photo, mommy went to buy ice tea. But after that, mommy found out that there are free drinks as well. As we were going home, there is a firetruck parked outside. It's open for the public and some people were exploring the firetruck and taking photos. Papi wanted to show me the firetruck so we waited in line. Then papi took photo of mommy and I inside the firetruck. It was a fun day for me.
Then as papi washed me up, papi told me that Easter is not about the easter bunny or egg hunting. It's about the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He who died for our sins on the cross and rose again on the third day. I'm sure I will learn more about this when I grow up. But I've just have to be thankful to God, for He blesses us.

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

March 18, 2008

2008-03-18T23:00:00.000-07:00

I woke up at 6am today and I was hungry. Mommy fed me in the morning and thought that it was 4:30am. Anyway, after that, I didn't want to go to sleep and I played in mommy and papi's bed.
I was teasing and kissing papi on the face :) It's quite rare for me to do that. Then papi said, go and kiss mommy, who is still trying to get back to sleep. Surprisingly, I went and kiss mommy. Then mommy also told me, go and kiss papi, and I went and kiss papi. Papi is amazed that I understand what mommy and papi is telling :) Well, mommy and papi, I know what you are telling me.

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March 14, 2008

2008-03-14T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today, I ate soto. It's my first time eating Indonesian food. The soto ingredients were made from indonesia. Grandma packaged the soto into small bags so that it's ready to cook. I like it a lot.
Both mommy and papi are relieved that I'm not picky with what kind of food I'm eating. I pratically eat anything :) I like to see and try whatever mommy and papi is eating. Of course, I don't eat spicy food yet because I couldn't say that it's hot or spicy yet. Maybe I'll try the hot and spicy when I grow up :)

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

March 13, 2008

2008-03-13T23:00:00.000-07:00

10 Months Old

Today, I'm 10 months old :) It's so fast and soon I'll be 1 year old. I personally thank God that I hit a lot of milestone and thankful that God carried me for all these days. I was able to eat grown-up food, well, the "soft" ones. I was able to eat cheese as well. I'm thankful that I'm not allergic to any food and pretty much try out various kinds of food.
Let see, I can crawl really fast as well :) I don't see how standing still or walking would help me because it's too slow for me to reach my goal :) I also met more new friends from the Rivermark park. Mommy and papi likes to pray from the Book of Jabez and God surely blessed me indeed, more friends for me :) I also had my haircut from Grandma.
I'm thankful as well for mommy and papi for taking care of me :)

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

March 11, 2008

2008-03-11T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today, I woke up at 4am again. I've been waking up at 4am lately since last week. Mommy and papi hope that I could sleep through all the night, until 6 or 7am. But mommy think is that because I'm growing my teeth and that I'm not drinking a lot of milk as well, so perhaps I was hungry. So mommy gave me milk.
I woke up again at 7am and this time, papi feed me. Soon after I finish my milk, I went potty :) Well, it's because I didn't poo since Sunday and yesterday was only a little bit :)
Papi didn't go to take the Caltrain because he's going to drop the car to Acura Sunnyvale for checkup again. Apparently, the car didn't want to shift out of parking. This is even after a major service and changing the whole new transmission. Mommy again told papi that it's time to change to a new car, ideally a SUV or CUV. But again, we'll need to have a budget and picking the best CUV for everyone. SUV use a lot of gas, even the Acura RDX, it is 18 mile-per-gallon. Gas price is also getting expensive!!
After papi dropped the car and moved all baby stuff to the loaner car. This time, we got an Acura TSX, a much smaller car than RDX. Mommy called because she wanted to use the car as well. There was a lot of traffic going back so papi couldn't take the Caltrain today. So papi drove to San Mateo. Then mommy took the car and we drove to Aunt Irene's place at San Francisco. Mommy wanted to drop the vase and peticoat. After that, mommy and I, along with Aunt Irene, went to eat first at the Korean Supermarket. I ate some bulbogi, rice and fish cake. We also went to Stonestown mall where I took my 1.5 hour nap. It was only then, that mommy and I dropped off Aunt Irene and pick up papi from work. Mommy called papi and asked for hot water so that she could make milk for me. I drank my milk in the car while driving back home.
But we drove to Citibank first at Sunnyvale to make a deposit from the cheque that we got from closing the First Federal Bank. Papi took couple of wrong turns, even with the GPS :) I was getting a little bored and so papi picked me up and brought me to the bank. I think this is my first time going to the bank :) Mommy and papi definitely wants me to learn how to save up money. We should be good steward of God's and not abuse what God has given.

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

March 10, 2008

2008-03-10T23:00:00.000-07:00

I woke up at 4am today and I was hungry. So mommy woke up and gave me milk to drink. Papi didn't know what's going on. He was sleeping and was too tired. After that, I slept with mommy and papi.
I woke up again at 6:30am and this time, papi woke up and gave me milk to drink. After that, we all continue to sleep again. Papi is still tired but trying to catch the next caltrain as well. The next schedule train is 8:27am. But papi overslept a little bit. Plus, he hasn't bought the 10-ride ticket and parking ticket. Papi also had trouble with the ticket machine because it couldn't charge the credit card. So, papi watched the train left the station and he had to wait for the next scheduled train at 8:45am.
While papi is working, mommy thought of walking to the park at Rivermark. There she met couple of mothers and babies. I played at the playground and mommy put me in the baby swing. At first, I was scared but realized that I'm safe and I actually like playing. I also met couple of new friends there and the ages ranges from 8 months to 1 year old. Most of them are slightly chubbier than I and they like to drink a lot of milk :) Even this 8 months old baby wanted to take my bottle and the 8 months old baby can hold the bottle and drink the milk!! I couldn't do that because mommy and papi know it's hard for me to drink my milk. I would normally use my hand to pull it out.
The mothers asked for mommy's email address so that they can add mommy to the mailing list. Apparently, they meet up at the playground every Monday morning :) Maybe I'll come again. Papi also wanted to come especially that he wants to take photo of me playing with the baby swing. It was fun!!!

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

March 9, 2008

2008-03-09T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today we will be going back to SF. I woke up pretty early, 6:30am but I only drank 2oz. It was daylight savings time as well, so actually it was 5:30am. I'm still drinking less milk since yesterday. Anyway, I was still awake so papi gave me some baby cereal. It was after I ate my breakfast that I was sleepy. So I went back to sleep, well papi as well :)
It was not until 10am that I woke up. Mommy woke up earlier and pack up everything. Papi also helped to bring all the things to the car. We'll be late for church because there are still a lot of things to pack.
Finally, we finish packing up at 11:30am and we arrived church at 11:45am. Grandma is already there with Pierre and Alicia. I briefly met with Ryan because he's drinking his milk and getting ready to sleep. Brayden on the other hand, has already been sleeping. I was so excited and I didn't finish my milk. But I ate my cold apple sauce. I guess I prefer solid than milk. After Brayden woke up, I got to play with him and Uncle Pit. We've played before at his home :)
After church, mommy and papi stayed a little bit to fellowship and then we'll be heading to Dr. Harry's place. Mommy and papi haven't met them since last year visit, and that was October, during Aunt QQ's and Junghen's wedding. We were planning to eat at Maki Sushi so that we can meet Aunt Lia as well but because the plumber need to fix the burst pipe, we'll be having lunch at Dr. Harry's home.
Aunt QQ couldn't join in because they are looking for houses. Aunt Desy couldn't come as well since she has to accompany her brother's friend. So only three of us and we had lunch at Dr. Harry's new home. It's really big!!! I think it was more than 4000 square feet. There are still more details to be done. After having lunch, papi helped out with the computer troubleshooting. Mommy is fellowshipping with Aunt Lina and also Meifang. I was crawling and exploring all over the place :) I didn't even drink my milk. I was also playing with Meifang's piano.
We left Dr. Harry's home at about 4:45pm. That would mean that we would arrive Santa Clara, by midnight. It will be tiring because papi is going to work tomorrow. I fell asleep really quick in the car and I haven't drank my milk. So after filling up the gas, papi drove to SF.
At the 210-West, something happen!!! A van seem to be rolling over and couple of cars stopped. Thank God we are ok but we also hope that the people in the van are alright. Papi didn't stop to become a witness because papi didn't know exactly what happen. All that papi see is that the van is rolling down the freeway. Papi thought that a car from the truck was loose and fell out.
After about 1 hour or so of driving, I woke up. Now I'm hungry because I was crying out loud. There was also some traffic ahead and papi was trying to exit so I can drink my milk. Mommy then made milk first and try to give me to drink while we are driving. This time, I drink my milk. But then, I got bored after and so we stopped by Jack-in-the-Box for me to relax. Unfortunately, Jack-in-the-Box is closed because there is something wrong with the eletricity. So we end up going to IHop Restaurant. Papi ordered the combo appetizer while mommy ordered for me cheese omelette. I got to eat some cheese omelette.
When we finished, mommy wanted to drive. Papi initially didn't want mommy to drive but mommy insist. So this is mommy's first time driving a long trip. Mommy actually drove for 2 hours, and that's one-third of the way. I was sleeping soundly until we reached 152 West junction and mommy wanted to go to the restroom. It was also because papi is going to take over the driving and let mommy rest. Since I was awake, we stopped first and mommy tried to give me milk to drink. Based on the chart, I'm not drinking a lot. In the end, I still didn't want to drink. I think I'm still sleepy and was interrupted while mommy and papi stop for a restroom break.
Papi drove the final last-third of the trip. He's not as sleepy as before but didn't get a chance to sleep as well :) We finally reached home at 11:30pm. And as soon mommy gave me milk, I went to sleep. Again, I didn't drink a lot. Anyway, thank God that we arrive safely from the long trip. God is always with us and protecting us. Now everyone need to get some rest :) Good night.

Written by: Johnny Soedomo

March 8, 2008

2008-03-08T23:00:00.000-08:00

Today, we'll be going to Uncle Denny's place to have BBQ. But first we went to First Federal Bank to close the account. After that we went to Corner's Bakery. Mommy ordered Broccoli Cheese Soup, Cheese Omelette Bacon Panini, and Chopped Salad with Blue Cheese. The chopped salad is mommy's favorite. Papi prayed and gave thanks to the Lord before eating. I had my pea soup first. After I finish, mommy gave me some omelette and broccoli cheese soup. Papi took some chicken from the chopped salad and gave me as well. I like it a lot and I kept asking as well :)
After that, we went home first so that I can take my nap. Uncle Sendy is out with Uncle Denny to buy the grocery for tonight's BBQ.
I woke up at about 3pm and so everyone got ready. Mommy had to pick up the pants first from the tailor at Monterey Park. Even though they are close at 7pm. When we arrive at Uncle Denny's place, there was no one. Uncle Denny is already doing the bbq at the back. It's not done yet so everyone had to wait. Most of them are spicy so I'm not going to have some :) Mommy and papi wouldn't know how I would react since. So mommy only gave me milk and baby cereal. I didn't drink my milk though and ate only a little bit. I was eyeing on the bbq pork ribs that papi is eating. This time there is no chicken, so it's pork and beef. Even the beef, kalbi style, is not as tender as bulgogi. After papi finish eating, mommy ate her food while papi took care of me.
We stayed for quite a while, until 7:30pm. It's almost my bed time and I haven't ate anything. So papi decided that we should go home. Papi ordered Singapore Fried Rice Noodle from Litz Restaurant for to-go and then we went to Aunt QQ's old house to pick up something. I was really sleepy and I cried a little bit. I was awake again at Aunt QQ's place so I cried and I cried. Mommy tried to give me milk but I didn't want to drink it.
We got home at Arcadia about 8pm and I was still asleep. Papi pick me up gently and put me back to my crib. I slept until 9:45pm because now I'm hungry. The good thing is that I've been eating more solid food as well. But I'm also very active. Well, my teeth are growing as well, still very small. Maybe that's why I didn't want to drink as much milk as before.

Written by: Johnny Soedomo