Piper's First Pinata

You have been to so many parties this summer with pinatas but have always hesitated to hit it. Until Jonavan's 2nd birthday, where you stepped up to bat and hit that Sponge Bob pinata with all of your might. Wow! Your daddy and I were gleaming with pride. Granted that you and your daddy have been practicing at home and at times Phoenix's head ends up being your target practice, you still did an awesome job. As you slowly come out of your shell, we are both happy and also sadened because our little baby girl is turning into just a little girl.

The Happiest Baby on the Block

Dr. Sears must have had you in mind Phoenix when he wrote this book. You are always so happy and smiling when someone smiles at you or even if they're not. I love it when you laugh. I love it when you make this motor sound with your lips. Your daddy and I most love it when we carry you and you hold on to our shoulders as tight as your little hands can manage. You're also starting to pull yourself up on our bedrails and you're only 7 months old. Crazy guy! I think its because you see your sister walking and you want to walk with her. By the way, you are your sister's number one fan. Anytime she walks by, you giggle and when she walks away, you put on your fake cry. Your also starting to speak up because when she takes a toy away from you, you actually start to fuss. Before, you would just let her.

I wish you would stop growing. I wish you could be my chubby happy baby forever. I love you Boffee.

9 months later...

Im so sorry baby girl or should I say little girl. Its been 9 months since I've blogged about you and much has happened in 9 months. You now have a baby brother who is 7 months old and he adores you. Everytime you pass by he laughs or squeals but since youre such a big girl now and so busy, you pay him no attention unless other people are playing with him, then you get territorial. You've started to potty train 2 weeks ago and just yesterday during your playdate with your cousin Bella, you pee peed 4 times on a tree at the park. Your daddy was so proud. Anyway, you talk so much now, in full sentences. It usually starts with "I want... In the mornings you get up by yourself and use the potty. You even empty your potty out into the normal toilet. What a good girl. Piper, you and your brother Phoenix are truly a blessing from God. Your daddy and I love you very much.

Your First Car Wash

Your daddy decided to take you to your first car wash. So, I sat in the back with you, just in the event that you might be frightened. You held my hand so tightly and you looked so enthralled as to your surroundings. You kept saying "wawa?" You were also a little scared by the noise and the water beating down on the car. But, I think you handled it pretty well.

Moved by the spirit

You're currently going through some stranger anxiety since the time I left you at your grandma's. I went to visit your Auntie Hye Young because she just had her baby (Isabella) and it took me 4 hours to get back from West LA to West Covina. Your grandma thought that you would cry a lot as she leaves you with your Uncle Arnold, practically a stranger to you, so she snuck out and didnt say goodbye even though I had asked her to. So, Uncle Arnold tried his best to entertain and distract you but you cried for an entire hour. Ever since then, you wont go to anybody. This is the reason why we took you in to service instead of leaving you at Flip Flops (daycare). While at service, you were very good. You let mommy and daddy listen to Pastor Matt's message. More importantly, while singing praise songs, YOU HAD YOUR 2 HAND UP! You fit right in. It was so hilarious. Your Auntie Loi would've died laughing.

My Summer With You

Our summer together has been so nice. I feel so much closer and connected to you. I'm sad that its coming to an end. But, I'm also excited to have your new brother or sister join our family. You went with me today to listen to the baby's heart beat. The same midwife who took care of you while you were in my belly is now looking after your baby sibling. When we got home I put you down for a nap and you cried to be picked up after half an hour. Then you lied with me in mama's and dada's bed for another hour. I love watching you sleep. What I love even more is the way you wake me up by pointing to one of my face parts and grunting. This is your way of telling me to label whatever you're pointing at. Anyway, I will miss our outings to Kids Space, Gymboree, playing with the "wawa" and having ice cream at Canyon Crest Plaza.

No more Auntie Loi

After coming home from Gymboree today, Auntie Loi's room was empty and only her bed remained. The first thing you did was plop yourself onto it and smiled. Mommy felt quite sad but I think you took it pretty well. I told you "no more Auntie Loi, she went bye bye" and you just looked confused. We'll see how you are in the morning. If you do your usual routine of knocking at her door to wake her, I'm going to start crying. We love her so much and we will miss her. At least its only for one year.