Snowy Seattle

This week, we flew to Seattle since I had a big presentation (Mid Year Review) - plus it was our turn to Daddy and Girlie the week off since I was in London last week. Luckily, you were an angel on the flight to Seattle - we first watched the Dora video, ate some pasta and tofu for dinner, played in our row of seats, and then you fell asleep in your carseat while watching the Leapfrog video. I also slept for two hours on the flight - how lucky!

The next morning when I dropped you off at daycare, I couldn't believe how much snow was still on the ground. This is the playground at daycare - someone even built a small snowman but it is difficult to see in the photo.

You cried your eyes out when I left you at daycare - in fact, you cried so hard that you puked on yourself. Poor Sophia. After an hour or so, you started to have fun playing with Elmo and reading books. When I picked you up in the afternoon, you were so happy to see me and your teacher said you were fine all day long.

On Wednesday night, I had to give my presentation at 6:30PM so Zlatka came to our hotel to babysit. Zlatka used to be your teacher in the newborn class. She even brought you a birthday present which was another puzzle with stackable pegs. You were upset when I left the hotel but Zlatka took you for a walk and played with you until it was bedtime. I came home around 10:30PM and you were sound asleep.

The next morning, you ran around the hotel room bare-naked. You love seeing yourself in the mirror, especially a full-length mirror.On Thursday after work, we drove to Madrona to have dinner with Sandy, Rich and Sadie Wickham - Sandy is also pregnant with baby #2. We went to St Clouds for dinner, but I wasn't feeling very well and had a terrible headache. I was so exhausted and felt ready to pass out. After we had a quick dinner, we drove back to the hotel - I brushed my teeth and your teeth, changed you into pajamas, gave you some milk, child-proofed the room and then feel fast-asleep on the bed. The last thing I remember hearing was your puzzle pieces crashing to the floor; an hour or so later, you climbed into the bed and fell asleep next to me. Luckily you were smart enough to climb into bed - PHEW!

The next morning, you were full of giggles - here you are rolling on top of the luggae and laughing your head off. What a cutie!On Friday night, I left work early so that we could visit the Cho family - Junehee, Hoon and their son Brandon. Sometimes we stay at their house and you play with Brandon and his nanny Colleen. Junehee is also pregnant and due in March. They may move back to NY this summer since Hoon is looking for another job. You had fun playing with Brandon's marble maze but you kept trying to destroy it.Snack time - YUMMY!After visiting the Chos, we drove to Som and Tanya's house - they were so excited to see you. Since it was Som's birthday too last week, I brought some cupcakes to celebrate. They invited some friends over for dinner later - first it was dinner time for Sophia. You ate so much pasta and tofu! Here is Som trying to give you a kiss - pucker up!Next we said CHEERS because Som and Tanya are expecting their first baby this summer. Tanya is due on September 1st!After you finished eating, Som gave you a ride on his back - I think you missed riding Brownie at home. One more day and we'll be home. . . . Good night, Daddy!