what's wrong little pookie?

Sofia has enjoyed herself this week, playing with the usual suspects, along with her new friend Scarlett, or 'Calouh' as Sofia says it. Monday, we babysat Aevary and headed to Mer's for a playdate. There were 5 babies there, it was so neat! I love how our group is ever expanding, that means more babies and more mommy friends. Speaking of which, congratulations Thompsons!! Laura and Will Thompson are expecting and we couldn't be more thrilled for them. They have made the news public so if you know them and love them, let em know how excited you are for them. If I knew how to add links to my blog, I would highlight their name ever so subtly, but since I don't, here's their blog address if you want to get to know them: willthompsonfamily.blogspot.com.




Sofia seems to have developed more of a personality lately. She has such a sweet, funny, caring, shy-at-times, overall precious demeanor. Recently, when she meets someone new, she will immediately shout "Mama" or "Papa" to find us, and hide behind our legs. Yesterday a good college friend, Darius, and his girlfriend, Sarah, came over for dinner and while we ate dinner, she was hesitant to make eye contact with them. Then, after about an hour, she was instant bff with Darius. I've noticed this myself, and a few people have too, Sofia prefers men. She and Darius ran around the house, playing, changing the doll's diaper, and dancing. Darius said she was the cutest baby he had ever seen. I tend to agree.


Our little baby has also turned into quite the comedian. She LOVES to laugh and join in while others are laughing. If Syd is telling a joke (which he does alot), Sofia will look over at his audience and say something, then laugh loudly, at which point, she expect them to laugh at her just as much as they did at her daddy. It's so funny! Her sense of humor is adorable.
And, as usual, Sofia's speech continues to develop at a rapid pace. She's says "A bess u (God bless you), i miss you, i want milk (which is rarely the case), a sup! (what's up), i have a boo boo, pasta, soone (phone), uh wakie (your welcome), i'm sleepy, is sippy (it's slippery), i'm Dutch, kusje, tot zo, glacias (gracias), i heping (i'm helping).


Sof's also mastered the art of standing on people's feet and asking them to walk forward. She loves wrapping her arms around your knee caps and giggles as you walk. It's darling. She loves dipping things too. Whether it be a fry in ketchup, a chip in salsa or a cracker in ketchup, Sofia loves it all. I'm not sure whether she actually enjoys the sauces or just likes the dipping action, but she insists upon doing it whenever sauce is available.

Today, Sofia got her 2nd haircut. We returned to Snip Its for a trip and once again, they did a great job. When she first got in the chair, Sosa cried, mainly because she was scared but once Ida (our hairdresser) got started, she calmed down. She sat quietly, eating her 'cackas' (crackers) and watching a dvd. She looked like an angel when it was all said and done PLUS her bangs are out of her eyes so she's able to run and play without the obstruction.






Last but not least, I have to say that we are so proud of Sofia for peeing on the potty 2 times in the last 2 days. Funny enough, neither times was it our idea for her to do so, she voluntarily sat down and voila! Let me preface this story with quite a different one from Tuesday morning:
I go into Sofia's room to get her out of bed and am greeted by my darling daughter saying 'wettie, wettie, wettie.' I look on the floor right below her crib and sure enough, I see her wet diaper. I pick her up, expecting to find a naked booty but instead, I feel wet shorts. At some point in the night/early morning, Sofia took off her pj shorts, took off her diaper, put back on her shorts and went to bed. Silly girl!
Monday, before Syd gave Sofia her bath, he went to the restroom and while he was there, Sof came in and said 'i pee pee.' Then, today, there was a mini toilet in the restroom at Snip Its and Sofia walked up, sat down and asked to go again.

We didn't want to push potty training on our sweet Sofia but she is clearly giving us signals that the time is now. Wish us luck as we embark on this journey!

That's all folks. Congratulations if you're reading this. You have officially read the longest post ever.

Hope you all are doing fantastic!

P.S. Who else thinks thinks Michael Phelps should be the next president?

P.P.S This entry's is named after Sofia's current fav. book, it's hilarious!