Finally men are stepping up.  That is all we ever ask for.  A little help here and there.  Trust me, we mothers really appreciate these things.  Who enjoys shopping care free.  Not having to worry about where our lil one ran to while we’re shopping or having our ears torture  because our lil one are screaming to leave the store.

So giving a little shot out to all the fathers out there who helps out.  Thank You and just want to let you know.  We appreciate the things you do for us.

I woke up this morning with dark clouds and pouring rain.  Is such a shame that is raining because it would have been a really nice day to go out.  Is going to be 61 degree over here in Jersey today.  I guess we just have to let mother nature do their thing.  Water the planet i guess.

My detox didn’t go so well.  The first day i went on.  I didn’t feel much different. Just another regular day.  But the second day made me kind of sick.  So i stop it after the second day.  Maybe is just me.  My body is weaker than most people.  I really heard good outcome from my friends who really went through the whole seven days of detox.  They said they felt lighter, healthier.

Went to visit Papa Bear’s friends who he haven’t seen for awhile.  We went out to have lunch.  I know hibachi is not the newest thing.  But is definitely my first time.  It was fun watching and the food was pretty good.  Will mostly try it again.

Tom Yum Soup/ Spicy and Sour Seafood Soup

I been getting sick so often that maybe my body need a little detox.  It wouldn’t hurt to give my body a rest. With all the junk food that i eat is time to get rid of some junk that’s been staying inside.  If this works out great.  I might do it every half a year.  Thanks to my friend Sam who got me the NutriClean cleansing system so fast.  Or else i might have to wait another week.  I hate waiting for stuff.

This product have a pretty good reviews from the user.  So i’m guessing it should be good.  I will definitely let you know how it goes.

Primary Benefits of NutriClean® 7 Day Cleaning System*:

·         Helps maintain digestive health
·         Helps cleanse the colon
·         Promotes colon health
·         Promotes healthy growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon
·         Helps maintain proper levels of intestinal microflora
·         Helps support normal bowel regularity and fecal volume
·         Helps maintain balanced bowels
·         Helps relieve occasional constipation (This product is not intended to treat chronic constipation,          which could be a symptom of a serious disease.  If you experience chronic constipation, you should consult your physician.)
·         Provides fuel for cells lining the small intestine
·         Supports overall health by helping to maintain normal cholesterol levels, helping to maintain normal blood glucose levels and promoting immune health
·         Supports healthy nutrient absorption
·         Promotes liver health
·         Helps to maintain healthy glutathione levels
·         Helps to cleanse and detoxify the liver
·         Antioxidant
·         Helps cleanse the bowel
·         Promotes normal, healthy bowel movements
·         Promotes a healthy digestive tract

Taste pretty good.  Like berries.

I’m trying to give Sophia something else to do besides watching her Spongebob.  Instead i let her try water painting. Is a little messy, but it teaches her colors.  I think she enjoyed it.  Advise: Do not leave your child unattended without supervision or else the paint will get everywhere. HaHa!!

As you can see.  The water is blue, but don’t ask me why the seagull’s head is in pink. HaHaHaHa!!

Sophia is not complaining neither about not going out.  I think she enjoys staying home as much as i do.  She’s in ten million layers of clothes when she goes out that she would have a hard time just simplicity climbing on to her car seat.  But at the same time, i can’t afford to get her sick.  I hardly get enough sleep as it is.  I cannot give her more excuse to wake up in the middle of the night screaming her lungs out.  Her discomfort would only mean one thing, less shut eye for me.  I’m only human.  I need my beauty sleep.

I’m meeting up with my always so fabulous friend Wendy today.  I need to kick this winter hibernation mood out of my system.  Or at least attend to try.  Wish me luck.

Sophia is turning 3 next month.  I am so looking forward to that.  But at the same time i really don’t understand why i still don’t get a good night rest without Sophia crying, wait i meant screaming  3-4 times in the middle of the night.  I know is night terror and not nightmare.  There isn’t much i could do about her night terror.  It comes and goes.  It was getting better but lately it’s been coming back pretty strong.  I hardly gotten any sleep last night because she kept waking up screaming.  She doesn’t want to be touch nor talk to.  Night terror usually means let the kid scream and they will go back to sleep.  The thing is…..she doesn’t just scream for one or two  minutes.  She could scream and kick for 5-10 minutes.  I’m pulling out my hair thinking what i could do to help her.  I’m really running out of ideas and i’m getting tired.

Found this information on babycenter.com just in case anyone is in the same situation as i am.

Deborah Lin-Dyken, pediatric sleep disorders expert
It’s very common for even the best of sleepers to suddenly start having sleep problems, whether that means having a hard time falling asleep at bedtime or abruptly waking up during the night. Your toddler may be having night terrors, which are similar to sleepwalking but are more dramatic. Night terrors are often related to being sleep-deprived.

When your child “wakes up” with a night terror, go in and check on him but don’t speak to him or try to soothe him. Your child will resist being comforted and will appear confused and disoriented. Trying to soothe your child will only extend and intensify the sleep terror — even saying his name can make him more upset. Likewise, don’t try to vigorously awaken him. He may think you are attacking him. Instead, just let the night terror run its course, and stand nearby to make sure your toddler doesn’t hurt himself.

Your little one may also be having bad dreams. Your child’s imagination is developing, and that can’t help but carry over into his sleeping world. When he wakes up after a nightmare, go in and reassure him. A few moments spent soothing him should do the trick. Stay with him until he falls back to sleep if he asks you to. Don’t worry if he doesn’t want to talk about the dream. Sometimes nightmares aren’t about anything definitive, just a scary feeling.

Other common causes of night-waking in previously good sleepers include illness, separation anxiety or a looming developmental leap. In those cases, there are a couple of things to try, aside from treating the fever or throat or ear pain that’s making a sick toddler uncomfortable. First, make sure that your child is getting enough sleep in general. It may seem counterintuitive, but the less sleep your child gets, the more likely he is to have trouble settling down at bedtime and staying asleep through the night. So be consistent about putting him to bed for naps during the day and getting him to bed at a reasonable time in the evening.

When your toddler wakes up during the night, be soothing and calming, but boring. Let him know that everything is okay, but that it’s time to sleep. Keep the conversation to a minimum and the lights dim. It may take a few nights or even a few weeks to get back on track, but the closer you stick to his regular sleep routine, the sooner the problem will be resolved.

So you would think that Sophia is almost 3 and as the parent.  I should be sleeping through the night without being disturb.

Is it me or i been seeing lots of pregnant women around.  Just seeing them rub their bellies reminds me the good old days.  The time when i was carrying Sophia.  She was such a good girl.  Never gave much trouble.  Besides the morning sickness.  I couldn’t think of another thing to complain about her.

Who knew she could be such a brat right now.  Ha! Ha! But that’s my brat which i adore dearly.  How time flies.  She is all grown up now.  Those are truly priceless memories.  I still remember like yesterday when i first lay my eyes on her.  With overwhelm happiness i couldn’t believe that was my daughter.  My little girl that i been waiting for.

I miss those moment when she would just sit there and stare at you.  Like she’s trying to read your mind or something.  Or just simple things like the way she sleeps.  So peaceful.

I know i should cherish the time right now with her.  Because probably years from now.  I will miss these moment too.

I wasn’t in NYC on New Year.  I was on the road heading to visit one of my friend.  This time i brought Sophia and my mom along for the trip.  Consider this is the first time i took Sophia on a trip.  She did really good.  I’ll give her a 95.  I was definitely glad my mom came along.  We haven’t been on a trip together for awhile now.

I was going to bring Sophia to Springfield, MA to visit the famous Dr. Seuss National Memorial Museums.  But unfortunately, they were closed.  So my friend had another fun idea for Sophia.  Tubing !!!! I definitely can’t do skiing.  I have a bad back.  But tubing i could try.  The most important thing is that Sophia was allow on the ride.  First they said Sophia is too short for the ride.  But for some reason.  They just gave us the OK to do it anyway.

Sophia loved every minutes of it.  She kept on saying. Snow! Snow! Go Down! Go Down!  Which translate to.  Let’s do it again.  I really thought Sophia would be scare at first.  But after the first ride.  I could tell she loved it.  She we went on the ride like ten million times or at least it felt like it.  I enjoy it as much as Sophia did.  But i do think i’m getting old or just out of shape.  I got tired after like the tenth times.  Which just reminds me.  I better be in tip top shape or how else am i going to keep up with my lil one activities in the futures.

Thinking about maybe when Sophia is  old enough.  I do want her to learn skiing.  Since i can’t do it.  I would love her to do all the things i can’t.

Even my mom and my aunt went on the ride.  So it gotta be harmless.