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Sunday, 25 March 2012
Basket Pics
I think its a little easier to see her growing when they are all together.
Busy Week
Sophia and I didn't go out much this week as we were preparing for Marek's baby shower on Saturday. Sophia is so content and happy now that her tummy and eczema issues are figured out. It was just a switch in formula and some mild cream from the doctor that made a word of difference for her. She is smiling a lot but doesn't give them out if there is a lot of people watching. She doesn't seem to like an audience :)
Thursday was a tough day around here as our oldest dog Yogi passed away. The house was very mellow and Sophia's smiles were the brightest thing in the house on those hard days. It just takes a great smile from her to make your day.
As we were setting up for the baby shower on Friday night, Jason put Sophia in the snuggly facing out for the first time. She was so cute and was watching everything he was doing. at one point she was concentrating so hard and touching everything he was working with. He was unwrapping a new fridge water filter and she was 'helping' him. Very cute.
Here are some pics from the week.
Thursday was a tough day around here as our oldest dog Yogi passed away. The house was very mellow and Sophia's smiles were the brightest thing in the house on those hard days. It just takes a great smile from her to make your day.
As we were setting up for the baby shower on Friday night, Jason put Sophia in the snuggly facing out for the first time. She was so cute and was watching everything he was doing. at one point she was concentrating so hard and touching everything he was working with. He was unwrapping a new fridge water filter and she was 'helping' him. Very cute.
Here are some pics from the week.
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| waking up on her 3 month birthday |
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| 3 month basket picture |
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| lots of smiles for Grandma |
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| Sophia and Marek's new jerseys |
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| Hanging with Uncle Adam |
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| Good bye Yogi. You would have been a great dog for Sophia. You will be missed. |
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Typical Day
Sophia likes to be on the move. She loves walking the dogs and getting fresh air (I don't have a picture of me walking as it is very difficult to coordinate the dogs :)
She also likes being in the kitchen with me. I can't hold her all of the time, so she likes being in the kangaroo wrap. This is the only kind of wrapping technique I know so far (thanks to Auntie Nicole). I have to learn the one where she can look out instead of just at my chest as I'm sure this is very boring for her.
She likes her alone time as well. She either prefers her swing, laying and looking at her dots or sitting on the couch playing (looking) at toys. She also likes Yogi and Sidney. She stares at them and makes cute faces when she touches their fur.
When Daddy gets home she likes to snuggle with him while I cook supper. I'm sure Jason has no complaints either. He usually races home, changes his clothes, washes up and then snatches her up from me or where ever she is in the house.
Some nights she has a bath which she thoroughly loves. We have yet to take recent bath pictures.
Yes, life is good in Sophia's world. :)
She also likes being in the kitchen with me. I can't hold her all of the time, so she likes being in the kangaroo wrap. This is the only kind of wrapping technique I know so far (thanks to Auntie Nicole). I have to learn the one where she can look out instead of just at my chest as I'm sure this is very boring for her.
She likes her alone time as well. She either prefers her swing, laying and looking at her dots or sitting on the couch playing (looking) at toys. She also likes Yogi and Sidney. She stares at them and makes cute faces when she touches their fur.
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| Yogi, Harley (my moms' dog) and Jason entertain Sophie before bed |
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| I think she kind of looks like Kendal in this picture. |
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| Still working on holding the bottle on her own. |
Some nights she has a bath which she thoroughly loves. We have yet to take recent bath pictures.
Yes, life is good in Sophia's world. :)
Sunday, 18 March 2012
Privacy Please
Hello Bleaders (blog readers)
There were two reasons for us wanting to start this blog for Sophia.
1) To inform family and close friends of what she is up to and the changes in her life.
2) To respect her privacy and keep her life off of Facebook.
Jason and I went to an adoption seminar a year ago and they talked about the good and bad of Facebook with adoption. Its great for communicating and keeping in touch but its bad for having the child's life broadcasted all over FB. I'm sure you are all aware that even if your privacy settings are high your friends can see if you have been tagged and if you Like or comment on a picture, article, status etc. I have found myself looking at a picture of a friend who was tagged in a photo and then I am looking at someones random birthday party who I don't even know.
At the time Jason and I thought FB is a great place to keep in touch with family but now we don't like the idea of every family moment shared with everyone who is bored and creeping pages to pass the time.
We totally understand that we are all so happy and proud of Sophia and want to share that with the world but we ask that anything posted (pictures included) on the blog please remain on the blog and not transferred to FB. If you would like to give out the blog address please do. I have found that only those who really care about Sophia are regular readers of her blog. I will continue to post a picture now and then on FB to keep people informed but I will not tag anyone in the picture because then everyone who is friends with them can see it and I want to respect the privacy of everyone.
Note: All of the people pictured on the blog were asked and/or informed that the picture would be used for the blog. If they said no I would totally respect that and not post it.
Perhaps this sounds like I am going crazy with privacy but there is good reason. It all started when I ran into an acquaintance (who is on my FB) and her friend (whom I did not know). I was introduced as "This is Amber and her adopted daughter Sophia". I stood there in shock and hurt that she felt the need to add the 'adopted' part. I mean who cares if this stranger knows that Sophie is adopted. Now came the looks and questions. I get asked all of the time about her birth family like "how old are her birth parents?" "where do they live?" and even some hurtful questions like "did they do drugs?". I personally find this line of questioning offensive. Just because Sophia is adopted does not mean that the world gets to know about her life and judge people in her life.
I now shut people down right away if I feel that they are asking in a judging way or if they are just being nosy. Some people are just curious about the adoption process and how it has changed over the years. Those people I will talk to and educate but still not talk about Sophia's birth family except to say that they are all great people and we have a good relationship with them.
We love that you are all following her life but please respect her privacy and do not transfer information to FB.
Thank you
Jason, Amber and cute little Sophia :)
xoxoxo
There were two reasons for us wanting to start this blog for Sophia.
1) To inform family and close friends of what she is up to and the changes in her life.
2) To respect her privacy and keep her life off of Facebook.
Jason and I went to an adoption seminar a year ago and they talked about the good and bad of Facebook with adoption. Its great for communicating and keeping in touch but its bad for having the child's life broadcasted all over FB. I'm sure you are all aware that even if your privacy settings are high your friends can see if you have been tagged and if you Like or comment on a picture, article, status etc. I have found myself looking at a picture of a friend who was tagged in a photo and then I am looking at someones random birthday party who I don't even know.
At the time Jason and I thought FB is a great place to keep in touch with family but now we don't like the idea of every family moment shared with everyone who is bored and creeping pages to pass the time.
We totally understand that we are all so happy and proud of Sophia and want to share that with the world but we ask that anything posted (pictures included) on the blog please remain on the blog and not transferred to FB. If you would like to give out the blog address please do. I have found that only those who really care about Sophia are regular readers of her blog. I will continue to post a picture now and then on FB to keep people informed but I will not tag anyone in the picture because then everyone who is friends with them can see it and I want to respect the privacy of everyone.
Note: All of the people pictured on the blog were asked and/or informed that the picture would be used for the blog. If they said no I would totally respect that and not post it.
Perhaps this sounds like I am going crazy with privacy but there is good reason. It all started when I ran into an acquaintance (who is on my FB) and her friend (whom I did not know). I was introduced as "This is Amber and her adopted daughter Sophia". I stood there in shock and hurt that she felt the need to add the 'adopted' part. I mean who cares if this stranger knows that Sophie is adopted. Now came the looks and questions. I get asked all of the time about her birth family like "how old are her birth parents?" "where do they live?" and even some hurtful questions like "did they do drugs?". I personally find this line of questioning offensive. Just because Sophia is adopted does not mean that the world gets to know about her life and judge people in her life.
I now shut people down right away if I feel that they are asking in a judging way or if they are just being nosy. Some people are just curious about the adoption process and how it has changed over the years. Those people I will talk to and educate but still not talk about Sophia's birth family except to say that they are all great people and we have a good relationship with them.
We love that you are all following her life but please respect her privacy and do not transfer information to FB.
Thank you
Jason, Amber and cute little Sophia :)
xoxoxo
Saturday, 17 March 2012
Making Faces
Sophia has some of the greatest looks. I see acting in her future. She makes us laugh all the time. Here are just a few of her faces from this week.
On the right side of this blog you can vote on your favorite Sophia Look.
On the right side of this blog you can vote on your favorite Sophia Look.
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| 1) I had to put socks on her hands at night so she wouldn't scratch her eczema face and she takes the little mitts off. She had the most pathetic look on her face for the first few minutes of wearing the socks. I think she thought I was joking and would take them right off. |
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| 2) The first unimpressed look was all an act because then she started to smile and play with her hands more than usual. I was thinking she was putting on a puppet show. |
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| 3) Mischievous |
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| 4) Happy |
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| 5) Laughing |
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| 6) Scared |
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| 7) Surprised |
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| 8) Today while I was feeding her she held her own bottle. I don't think she trusts me anymore. I have to stop her from eating to burp her or she spits up. She gets so mad when I stop to burp her that I think she has taken to feeding herself now. You can see the little bit of attitude on her face while she holds the bottle. LOL |
Friday, 16 March 2012
Little Pumpkin
Sophia has eczema on her face and we think it may be a soy allergy. So yesterday we switched her formula and she is already showing signs of improving. She is a lot happier and seems like her usual happy self since the formula switchb fingers crossed the new formula works well for her. I have tried every suggestion I get from other moms on how to deal with the eczema. The strangest was to put pumpkin purée in her face like a mask for a while.... Well after a few other suggested creams failed to work I tried the pumpkin. Well it took some of the red away but ur changed it to orange. Later that day my dad ( not knowing about my little experiment) came for a visit. And what does he call her but "pumpkin". I laughed and told him how that name is very appropriate right now Any suggestions for dealing with eczema, I would love to hear them no matter how strange.
Saturday, 10 March 2012
Walk and Golf
Today was such a beautiful day. The sun was shining so Sophia and I decided we would take the dogs for a long walk. She was awake the entire time. Usually on walks she falls asleep but today she seemed to enjoy looking around.
When Jason got home, we had a plan to go to the Mom, Pop and Tots show and we also knew that Uncle Adam was in the same building at the Golf Show. It was even being advertized on the radio that Adam was giving free lessons at the show. He is famous and doesn't even tell us about it.
Anyway, when we got to the show we saw Uncle Aaron, Auntie Helen and Robbie walking out. The first thing they said was "Don't go, its not worth it". Well that was enough for us not to put ourselves and Sophia through the chaos and kids. Instead we decided to go and hang out with Uncle Adam at the golf show. He was putting on a clinic for kids so we did a little shopping at the show first.
Sophia slept the entire time we were at the golf show....usually I sleep while watching it on tv (sorry Adam and Shannon but its true). Sophia likes background noise while she sleeps. If its too quite she will wake up, so the golf show was great for a nap.
Sophia has been gassy lately (she will probably kill me years later for divulging all of this information to you). So the evenings have been a bit rough on all of us but we have some tricks that seem to work. On the brighter side her bowels have been much better this week. Now all I need to do is post bath pictures and I will guarantee to scar her for life. ;)
We are going through our busy time of year where Jason is busy going to seminars on weekends. They finish at the end of April. This makes it tough to see family and friends and we apologize for that. There are so many people who love us and want to see us but we appreciate your patience for the next few months...its not you, its us ;) I will keep up with this blog so at the very least you can see pictures of Sophia.
Love you all
When Jason got home, we had a plan to go to the Mom, Pop and Tots show and we also knew that Uncle Adam was in the same building at the Golf Show. It was even being advertized on the radio that Adam was giving free lessons at the show. He is famous and doesn't even tell us about it.
Anyway, when we got to the show we saw Uncle Aaron, Auntie Helen and Robbie walking out. The first thing they said was "Don't go, its not worth it". Well that was enough for us not to put ourselves and Sophia through the chaos and kids. Instead we decided to go and hang out with Uncle Adam at the golf show. He was putting on a clinic for kids so we did a little shopping at the show first.
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| Sophia can't wait to take lessons from Uncle Adam. |
Sophia has been gassy lately (she will probably kill me years later for divulging all of this information to you). So the evenings have been a bit rough on all of us but we have some tricks that seem to work. On the brighter side her bowels have been much better this week. Now all I need to do is post bath pictures and I will guarantee to scar her for life. ;)
We are going through our busy time of year where Jason is busy going to seminars on weekends. They finish at the end of April. This makes it tough to see family and friends and we apologize for that. There are so many people who love us and want to see us but we appreciate your patience for the next few months...its not you, its us ;) I will keep up with this blog so at the very least you can see pictures of Sophia.
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| Sophia smiles in her sleep. She must be dreaming of cupcakes |
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| On Friday, getting ready to do Pilates with mommy. |
Thursday, 8 March 2012
Busy Day
Today Sophia had a bath, which she just loved, and we went to mom's group where we learned about nutrition and when to start her on solid foods. When we were at the health center I put her on the scale, I did not take off her clothes this time as she was happy and I didn't want to spoil it. So with her clothes on she weighted 11 lbs even!! I knew she had been feeling heavier this week.
After the group we picked up Daddy and met Grandpa Wayne for lunch. She was talking to him and staring at him. She just loves it when he talks, I think she likes his voice.
She is holding her head up pretty good now. Her legs are really strong but her neck was a bit weak so we have been working on more tummy time and the football hold to strengthen her neck. Jason went to a Neurological Seminar last weekend and the first half was about baby development. Very interesting, I'm sure, and he came home with all sorts of things to test out on her. She is doing really well.
Sophia is such a sweet little girl. When she wakes up she stretches for about 5 mins and either gets a huge pout and cries, like I broke her heart for leaving her, if I am not there or will start to giggle, talk and smile if I am there. It makes us feel really special either way.
After the group we picked up Daddy and met Grandpa Wayne for lunch. She was talking to him and staring at him. She just loves it when he talks, I think she likes his voice.
She is holding her head up pretty good now. Her legs are really strong but her neck was a bit weak so we have been working on more tummy time and the football hold to strengthen her neck. Jason went to a Neurological Seminar last weekend and the first half was about baby development. Very interesting, I'm sure, and he came home with all sorts of things to test out on her. She is doing really well.
Sophia is such a sweet little girl. When she wakes up she stretches for about 5 mins and either gets a huge pout and cries, like I broke her heart for leaving her, if I am not there or will start to giggle, talk and smile if I am there. It makes us feel really special either way.
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| Talking to Grandpa |
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| Stretching after a nap |
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| Soooo tired |
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