Sofia’s 14 Month Check
Weight: 25 Pound
Height: 80cm
Head: 48cm
Weight: 25 Pound
Height: 80cm
Head: 48cm

Height: 30 inches (90%)
Weight: 24 Pounds (85%)
Head: 46cm
Sofia has mastered the skill of crawling, probably she can craw faster than I walk. But there is no signs of standing nor walking at all. I guess she is very much satisfied with her crawling skill. Since the last month, Sofia has become more and more interactive. She likes to clap hands, shake her head, point to my or her daddy’s nose, and even make some funny face. In one word, she likes to entertain people.
10 parenting tips that all parents should implement every day to improve their family’s life and make it easier.
Parenting tip 1
Good parenting is remembering to tell your child you love them and not stopping – even when they so tall that they can look down on you. Do this regardless of how they behave because although you may not like his behavior you do love him.
Parenting tip 2
Speak words of affirmation to your child each day and as soon as they are old enough encourage them to speak these out to themselves. This will help you raise a more positive child which improves family life.
Parenting tip 3
Improve your parenting skills be encourage your child’s independence and tell him what he can do it, rather than what he can’t do. It can often seem quicker to do things for your child but instead leave enough so you child can learn and become more independent
Parenting tip 4
Spend time listening and talking to each child individually, this is the greatest investment you can make in your child’s life. It’s the best way to show them that you love them
Parenting tip 5
Tell you child what you want them to do not what you don’t want them to do. Using this positive parenting method is much more effect and gets the desired results much quicker. Parents if you don’t want your child to leave their clothes on the floor then say ” Please hang your clothes up” instead of “don’t leave your clothes on the floor.”
Parenting tip 6
Give yourself the space to make mistakes you will never be the perfect parent they don’t really exist. You will make mistakes, don’t worry, forgive yourself and learn.
Parenting tip 7
This is parenting advice. Do at least one fun or relaxing thing every day for yourself, this will help to keep you sane and give you a more enjoyable day.
Parenting tip 8
Set up situations daily that will allow your child to make choices, this helps him develop independence and can save you both many arguments. Children as young as 18 months can be given an opportunity to choose.
Parenting tip 9
Keep your boundaries and discipline strategies consistent even if you’re tired. A quick fix today often leads to more problems in the future.
Parenting tip 10
Keep in mind that your child will learn more by example than by what you say so set your child the best examples possible in everything.
Don’t just read these parenting tips put them into practice. Good parenting involves action.
Source: http://glahsez.com


It is full of sunshine out side. Sofia is playing on her play area with all her favorite toys. I am drinking my home made Mocha, counting the second when I can enjoy the cake I made yesterday.
What a lovely afternoon!

Weight: 23 Pounds
Height: 29.5 Inches

After a trip to “Golda’s Kitchen” with Gaston and Sofia today, I finally have all the tools I need to make my first fodant cake.

Month 3: Hold head steady
Month 6: First tooth
Month 7: Sit steady
Month 9: Crawl (backwards)
Month 10: Crawl (forwards)
Weight: 19.5 pounds
Height: 28 inches
Head: 44cm

Height: 68 cm
Weight: 18 Pound (8.16 KG)

Weight: 7.25 Kg
Height: 67cm
Head: 42cm

headache is killing me
in pain
KFC has the worst website ever!
Time to sleep
@gastonl do you want to have my roti?
What’s for lunch? Goat roti and McDonald’s extra large Decaf
Do you know that bold coffee has less caffeine than mild coffee
OMG, it has been 3 years! Happy anniversary Gaston!
Desert: Dulce de leche banana milkshake
Dinner is ready, I am hungry, but Gaston is working to cut the dead tree in the back yard
Dinner is ready: Garlic cheese bread,Shanghainese style port chop (soy sauce and green onion, baked), and some beans.
Back from my garden work with Sofia
My new favorite: Kashi’s honey almond flax flavour protein & Fiber Cereal.
Came back from Sofia’s 4 month check up. She is 6.8kg and 64cm.