Category Archives: Toddler life

It’s a small world after all

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Tokyo Disneyland had so much attractions to offer; the Electrical Parade that was already magical over a decade ago got even more magical. But there was just something with the attraction “It’s a Small World After All” that makes me teary eyed with every ride. Heart bursting as we cruised and watched and listened to the happy song, as I saw my daughter looking up ecstatically at the dancing dolls, as I saw Hubs looking happily at our daughter, I remember a dream and yearning I had back then. Over a decade ago, I dreamt that the next time I’d cruise the man made river and see the dancing dolls with the different world costumes, it will be with my husband and children. Dreams come true. God is good.  

 

life with a toddler: a grateful heart

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Perhaps, one thing that Mommy and Daddy is thankful for, Anak, is that you have a grateful heart. 

There were times when you really like what Mommy served in the table; in that you not only say “oishi/delicious” several times and not just simply say “gochisousama deshita/it’s been a good meal” (both in themselves already enough motivation for Mommy to cook even better). You also say a hearty “arigatou gozaimashita” with a big, satisfied smile on your face. 

After giving you a bath, you also loudly say “arigatou gozaimashita”. Or sometimes you say it in a sweet tone and a sweet smile whilst looking deep into Mommy’s eyes, “arigatou ne, Mommy”. 

Even when Mommy is tired, it simply dissipates whenever your express your grateful heart. 

Mom and Dad pray that you’ll continue to grow up with that grateful heart. Keep it up Anak. 

life with a toddler: big banana!

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For the day’s artwork, your class was just simply asked to draw anything you like. Your sensei told us that you grabbed your yellow crayon and was loudly shouting, “big banana!!” Well, that is indeed big. 

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Seeing your photo juxtaposed with those of your classmates’, one can easily see how passionate you are with bananas. 🙂 

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baby diaries: Totoro

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This is you, Yui, sleeping on top of Mommy for the most of our 2015 summer nights. I guess you got the idea from the movie Totoro in which Mei-chan slept on top of Totoro. Well, to be honest Mommy did complain of the weight every now and then. For the last four days though, you were already fast asleep by the time Mommy finishes the evening chores. So yes, Mommy missed playing Totoro. This is yet another reminder for Mommy and Daddy to always seize the moment where you are concerned. Love you, Anak. 

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life with a toddler: I love you

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July 11, 2015. 

Yui anak, you’re quite expressive with your affection; huge on smiles and warm, tight hugs. Being the receptiveness of those expressions is enough to put Mom and Dad in Cloud 9. 

But today, you said it back for the very first time. You told Mommy, “I love you”.

A big lump was on my throat. Thank you, dear. We love you much too. 

life with a toddler: walking whiskered Snowman

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She drew a snowman.

Added in two eye dots and dot nose, dot mouth.

Added in one BIG eye, cyclops style, almost covering the dot nose.

Added whiskers, saying “meow” whilst drawing the whiskers.

Then she added feet and with laughter in her voice said “snowman is walking”.

Such imagination, my child. Keep it up, Anak!