Super Lotte

Last post here.

2010-10-30T10:27:00.004+02:00

Ben's here!
But first I tell you what I've done before he got here.

Obviously, we went to our park. Even more obviously, we met Ella there, too. Ella and I climbed a big tree and only had little trouble to get back down...

Because it is fall, I collected lots of chestnuts. Mama helped me to make some spiders with them.

It was sunny one weekend and we went to the beach with opa Aad and oma Barbara.
I managed to get a splinter, and Papa had a hard time getting it out. Before we went back home, I got to go on a merry-go-round. Loved it!

Then we had a strange week. Mama got her new bed in the living room and we waited for ma brother to come. For a day or two it looked like he'd be there soon, but then, nobody came. But Mama didn't leave the house anymore, so Papa brought me to school and different people picked me up. It was weird!
But then, Sunday morning, I woke up and Mama was already downstairs. In her new bed, because she said she had broken some water. How you can brake water, I do not know, but they told me that my sibling would really come now. So I drew some pictures, waiting...

It took aaaages! Luckily, oma and opa came by and I could go over to there house. I even stayed there over night!

Next morning, we went to my house because opa and oma said, my BROTHER was finally there! So I didn't want to play with my new doll anymore and just wanted to go home.
Mama and Papa called my baby brother Benjamin and he is sooo cute! I could huggle him all day, if Mama would let me.
While Mama was busy feeding Ben, or cleaning his butt, oma still reads me stories.

I love holding Ben! Can't wait for him to be big enough to play with me. He could be my prince when I want to play Snow White.

AND: because Ben's here now, my blog will stop here. But don't fear, it'll continue here: http://benlotte.blogspot.com!
Just hop pages, dude!

October!!!

2010-10-04T13:59:00.003+02:00

I can already see pumpkins, which means my brother or sister is coming soon!!! (And Oma Tina, says Mama.)

We still go to the playground. I love doing this:

only about 10, 15 times in a row...

Mama alrady got her birthday present, I only got fries.

...and NOT enough mayo.

I also love when my friends come over to our house after school. Philip and I love playing with my Duplo. Julia is more of a doll girl, but I love mine as well, so we both can be mommies.

I found a new friend at my gym class. We pretty much run the entire hour.

And of course, my ballet class. I loooove it! Oma Ka loved it, too. Even though she wasn't allowed to dance with us.
I think it's because she didn't have a pink skirt...
Or maybe because she wouldn't have had a hat?

We love to eat popcorn. But now Mama doesn't have to stand at the stove anymore and I can actually see how it works! Yummy!
Look! How cool is this?!?!

Yesterday we went to visit UrOpa. I loved it, because he always builds stuff with me or plays hide and seek...

Snow White loves going to the beach...

Been a while...

2010-09-21T20:24:00.003+02:00

but as usual, we're busy.

Oma Tina send me candy, by mail.
There hard to chew and come in a baby bottle.

We had the painters at our house and lived at Oma and Opa's house for a loooong while. So I could play in their garden whenever I wanted. Making mud cakes.
Making pizza with Papa for dinner.

Some of my friends came over after school, so we could play together. Philip and I loved making music and of course playing with water.

Whenever Mama was trying to get some sleep, I would sit in Opa's chair and watch a movie.

And then, my friends came to visit us! Sami and Joshi and Maya and Oliver! I loved it. They stayed at our house while we still stayed at Oma and Opa's house. Sadly enough, the weather wasn't so great, so they went back home early and I was alone again...

Weeks later, the painters were finally finished and we could go back home. Finally my own bed!

And then, UrOma fell sick. We went to visit her in a hospital, where she lay in bed. And she even had her bed in the living room, when we went to visit her at home. A bed in the living room? That's not right! We brought her some balloons to decorate her bed with.
Mama and I visited UrOma and UrOpa lots. I love playing with UrOpa!
But UrOma always had a lot of other people over to visit her. Aunt Peg and Nico were there every time, we were.
Peg can make yummy vla faces , Nico is good at playing catch and tickling . Oma Ka is still a great knuffel Oma.
But now, I haven't seen UrOma in a while. Mama and Papa say I don't have an UrOma anymore, but I can still see her in pictures.
And we will say good bye to her soon. I'll take some balloons with, so she'll have something pretty to look at.

Oma Tina and BooBoo Opa came to visit us, too. We played Snow White a lot. Had pancakes and chocolate milk . Built sandcastles. Went on a mary-go-round (only five times). Went to a playground. Ella came with us, too! And, of course, played with Duplo .
And then, they left again.

So, we went back into "normal" mode. Papa came back from his work trip. We baked cookies. Luckily Mama had everything at home, we needed... I love cleaning out the bowl afterwards!

And the newest, greatest thing lately?! I'm going to ballet lessons! With my friends Philip and Julia. I love it! And Mama cannot stay with me... It's just like school, only with music.

At home, I'm still queen of making a mess. Finger paint:

Vacation!

2010-07-26T20:05:00.002+02:00

Papa didn't have to go work for a few days.
So we went back to that big playground. This time it was a whole lot warmer than last time. And way more people, too. But because it was so warm, I could try out the kiddie pool they have there. I took me some time to get used to it, though.
Of course trampolines are still great, no matter how hot.
To cool off a little, we went on the kiddie train. Sadly enough, only one time.

The weirdest thing they have is a huge bunny called Bennie, who sings and dances for
exactly one song. All kids have to sing and dance along, as well.

Back home, we went back to my favorite playground in the woods. I love to climb and to hang on anything there.
My best friend Julia came as well and we had lots of fun playing in mud. Lunch was smoothies and sandwiches. I luuuuv smoothies!

At home, I helped Mama putting all my stuff into boxes. I'm not sure it's what she wanted, but I was having fun either way.
To relax a little, I danced some.

And then? Papa didn't have to work for lots of days in a row! He was almost never on his phone or computer to talk to people from work.

One morning, we got up real early and stepped into our car to drive to a hotel in France. We had to wear bracelets all day long in order to get drinks and food. Never done that before...
So, once there, Papa and Mama dropped me off at Kids Club, but everybody spoke in Julia's language. I didn't like it, so Mama and Papa picked me up again and we went swimming instead. So much more fun than a stupid Kids Club!

Afterwards we went on a merry-go-round. Only Papa had to stand while I could sit on a princess horse.
And then we had to wait for dinner. Luckily they had some chips and something to drink for me, because I was soooooo hungwy!
Only when it was dark did we go to bed...

Next day, we went biking. Even though it was warm, but I only had to sit and stir. And we could get water everywhere at the hotel and in their park.
And lollypops.
And of course we went to go swimming again. Even though I like jumping better.
Next day, we went swimming, had lunch and got into our car to drive home.
Only we didn't want to sit in a car for too long, so we stopped at a hotel, halfway home. Of course, they had a pool. So Papa and I jumped in, even though the water was cold. When we got back into our room, Papa and I played some and somehow I ended up falling. I hit the edge of a small table with my teeth. It really hurt and bled a lot. So far, I still have my tooth...

Next morning, we drove home quickly. After dinner we picked up Oma, Opa and uncle Robert to go and have a look at our belly-baby.
Normally, I cannot see too much in black and white but this time, it was easier for me. They say it looks like me... I think it is soo cute! Too bad we still have to wait before we can finally hug Polly. Mama says it is still too small to be born and I have to wait until we put out pumpkins for Halloween. Blah.

And then we went camping!
This time without sitting in a car for day... and we didn't even need bracelets or roomkeys!
And lots of people spoke Mama's language, or Papa's language or English. I loved it!
Once our tent was up, I had to take a rest.
Two duck families lived around our tent. They would come by and look for food. I didn't care as long as I could bake my chocolate cake.

And yes, they had a pool, too. Inside, so it wasn't too cold to stay for a while.
There was a slide: and kiddie pools
and of course I'd jump into the water and Papa had to catch me. Most of the time, he's pretty good at it, too.

Next to playgrounds all over the camping, they also had a mini-golf! I've never played, but I am a natural and absolutely love it. Of course I won. Against Papa.
And Mama, too.
Mama hat versprohen, dass wir zu hause auch Minigolf spielen gehen. Mal sehen wann...

Yesterday we dropped of Papa at the airport, again. That's not nice, because I miss him and have no idea, when he'll be back...

Oh, and my first picture of Polly, Mama and me:

Summer's here...

2010-07-09T17:13:00.002+02:00

...and we go to the beach a few times a week.
Usually we meet some of my friends to go, but sometimes we even take Papa with.

When it isn't too hot, Mama and I still go to our park. Either with my pink Puky, or with my little bikes or we just walk.
Obviously, I have to pick flowers whenever I can.

At a playground, I love going on monkey bars and obviously the fireman's pole.

Peek-a-boo!

And because I don't like swimming in the sea, we went to our local pool. I can't swim, but with Papa's help I could jump into the water.

New bike!

2010-06-23T17:22:00.001+02:00

But I'm still a little too short.

It's fun either way, and I get to bike with Papa.

fast forward... part 4

2010-06-23T16:37:00.003+02:00

My 39th month looked a little like the following:

We brought Papa to the airport, so he could fly away again. But a few days afterwards, Opa Hen picked up Mama and I very early and brought us to the airport, so wecould fly away.
To Oma Tina. And this time we stayed a long time there.

Over the weekend, Mama and I went to Sami, Joshua and their parents. I luuved it. Because it was so warm, we drove to their grandma's house and stayed there all day. I could water plants; eat lots of ice-cream; run around naked and kump into a kiddie pool whenever I felt like it.
It was awesome!

Once we were back with Oma Tina, we went to a zoo. With Ur-Oma and Silke. It was a huge park and had every single animal I wanted to see.
I even got two eagle feathers and could fly just like them!
I fed goats at a petting zoo.
I sat on an ostrich, and looked at cool fish.

And of course we went back to visit Wenke!
And Max. But I didn't sit on him by myself, but had help.

But then, it was my time to shine! Katja helped me staying on Wenke.
Once I had to come back down, we fed her carrots and apples. Luckily Silke helped, because Wenke is soooo big!
Outside Katja even carried me around. I was so tired from everything!

Of course, we flew back home. Oma and Opa picked us up and Papa waited for us at our house.

fast forward... part 3

2010-06-23T16:03:00.003+02:00

Hmm... strange. I'm sure we have done a lot during my 38th month of life, but mama must have forgotten her camera.

But we drove all the way to Oma Tina to celebrate her birthday. It took sooooooo long to get there!

We went to a lot of big playgrounds, I loved. Even Papa liked it, I think.

One night we stayed in a hotel right across the TV Tower! (And not very far from an ice-cream parlor. Yum.) The hotel room had a bathtub right next to our bed... That was just a little weird...
So after taking my bath, Papa didn't have to carry me a long way to the bed to dry me off. ;)

But the coolest? (I don't remember much of going to a zoo with Oma Tina...)
Wenke! Wenke is Silke's horse and really cute. About 3 times as big as me, but soooo lovely! So we all drove a long way to go and visit her.
First she had to be cleaned, we needed to wait.
Then she had to walk in a circle for a while... And then? I was finally lifted up into her saddle! Tante Katja and Oma Tina had to hold my legs, so I wouldn't fall off. It was lots of fun, but ended waaaay to soon...

We also went to a big playground.
It's been fun to go down the huuuuge slide with Papa and Mama .
I luuuuv trampolins!
Once I got "hungwy", I ate some fries and had chocomel.
After lunch, Papa and I drove a weird car high above ground.
I went on a swing like thing and down the fireman's pole .

Hopefully, we go back some time soon!

fast forward... part 2

2010-06-22T10:49:00.007+02:00

My 3rd birthday came and went. ...I got a gazillion presents...

...and even more from my friends...

...and still more from family when they came for my party... wow!

Obviously we had to go to the beach with Oma Tina...

And the Easterbunny came by, too. He left a ton of chocolate for me in our living room. I found all of it and ate a lot right away.
Before breakfast. Ha!

1. y4d001-1, 2. y4d001-2, 3. y4d001-3, 4. y4d001-4, 5. y4d001-5, 6. y4d001-6, 7. y4d002-3, 8. y4d002-1, 9. y4d002-2, 10. y4d004-3, 11. y4d004-4, 12. y4d004-5, 13. y4d004-6, 14. y4d005-3, 15. y4d026(Easter)-1, 16. y4d026(Easter)-2, 17. y4d026(Easter)-3

fast forward...

2010-06-21T11:11:00.001+02:00

Month 36th looked kinda like this:

I still climb on Papa after dinner.

My friend Julia came over to watch Snow White with me.

Anna, Mama and I went to a petting zoo, where you can feed little baby goats and ride on a pony. I luuuuv horsies!!!

I started drawing people. All of them have huge eyes and buttons.

Oma and Opa gave me a bigger bike. One I can use to run down hills with! Not to mention, it is pink. :) And not afraid of rain...

I frequently help Oma Ka to get ready for her day. And watch ballet with Opa Henny. Of course, I need to show off my moves afterwards...

More fun at a park.

And of course I still draw and paint a lot!

...Popsicles are being eaten around here more often than not...

1. y3d346(RuffingIt)-e-1, 2. y3d346(RuffingIt)-e-2, 3. y3d348(WithJulia)-e-1, 4. y3d352(KnockedOut)-e-1, 5. y3d360(AtHome)-1, 6. y3d360(AtAFarm)-e-2, 7. y3d360(AtAFarm)-e-3, 8. y3d361(AClindendael)-e-1, 9. y3d361(AClindendael)-e-2, 10. y3d361(AClindendael)-e-3, 11. y3d361(AClindendael)-e-4, 12. y3d361(AClindendael)-e-5, 13. y3d362(WakingUp)-e-1, 14. y3d363(HelpingOma)-e-1, 15. y3d363(HelpingOma)-e-2, 16. y3d363(HelpingOma)-e-3, 17. y3d363(HelpingOma)-e-4, 18. y3d363(HelpingOma)-e-5, 19. y3d363(WatchingBalletWOpa)-e-1, 20. y3d363(WatchingBalletWOpa)-e-2, 21. y3d363(WatchingBalletWOpa)-e-3, 22. y3d364(Clingendael)-e-1, 23. y3d364(Clingendael)-e-2, 24. y3d364(Clingendael)-e-3, 25. y3d364(Clingendael)-e-4, 26. yd364, 27. y3d364(Jumping)-e-3, 28. y3d364(Painting)-e-1, 29. y3d364(Painting)-e-2, 30. y3d364(Painting)-e-3, 31. y3d364(Painting)-e-4, 32. y3d365(EatingPopsicles)-e-6, 33. y3d365(EatingPopsicles)-e-9, 34. y3d365(EatingPopsicles)-e-17

Disneyland!

2010-02-18T13:22:00.002+01:00

We drove with Papa a loooong way. To the Eiffel Tower again. So I played in a bathtub for a while and in our room.

And the next day? Mama and I went to Disneyland! I had no idea what it was, but Mama said Cinderella's castle was there, so I wanted to go anyway.
But Cinderella wasn't in her castle! But instead we sat on some horsies, , flew with Dumbo (it goes up and down!) , sat in tea pots and I said "Hi" to Minnie Mouse and Daisy It was grey, rainy and it even snowed that day, but we stayed all day anyway. And even saw the parade with lot of strange people I haven't seen before. I do know Pinocchio, though! And of course Cinderella and Snow White and Ariel! When we left, the castle was lit up nicely. But before we left, Mama let me choose a princess dress (I think Oma Ka had something to do with it).
On our way home, I fell asleep on the metro and don't remember waking up until the next day.

Next morning, I had to put my new dress on. I looooove it!
Now I have a Cinderella dress AND a Snow White dress to dress up with. How cool!

Back home, everything is back to normal.
I climb on Papa after dinner.

I go to school, I play with Julia or Ella. And Julia even came over one evening to watch part of Snow White with me and have Pizza for dinner with us. That was so much fun!

I'm basically busy all day. Very seldom I crash. Like yesterday, where I just fell asleep on our couch. In my Cinderella dress, of course.

Papa's home?!

2010-01-21T17:43:00.001+01:00

How strange...
Yesterday he even dropped me off at school. By! Himself!

The day before yesterday he went with us to gym class. So we played basketball hang out on those rings (like Diego!) and I jumped off a huge box. Mama took pictures. Surprise. And because it was some kid's birthday, I even got Smarties.

In the afternoon, Papa stayed home and we went to visit Oma Ka. Because I love going for a walk with Bob! Most of the time, I didn't even have to sit in a buggy. Only when we crossed a road...
I got to hold his leash... ...and push this buggy home.

And, of course pictures from ou ice-skating adventure!
Uncle Robert helped me stay on my feet. Papa had to pull me over the ice on my sleigh. Robert and Papa threw snow at each other: and I asked myself why we don't always have snow.

First, I wouldn't have anybody help me pulling my sleigh home but then it was much more fun when Carts pulled, and I could sit. ;)

winter!

2010-01-11T21:39:00.004+01:00

My FirstTimeSkating movie is: here.

...and singing some songs:

Christmas and such.

2010-01-08T11:56:00.003+01:00

It finally snowed! And I could even play in it.
Down a slide: a little too much snow: making a snow angel: with a cold face:

then we went to visit Oma Tina in Berlin for a while. Where Saint Nicolaus left another present for me. Rollerskates!
While Mama painted her hair, I put creme on my face to look pretty. On my own, of course! Oma was only allowed to comb my hair afterwards.

At Christmas, Santa Claus came by Oma's house. Of course he had to come by, when Mama and I had to pick up Papa... But at least he left my presents with Oma. A working bench, which I love and a camera ust for me, and me alone! I take lots of pictures with it. Like those. And I had to dance, of course. Even though I like the Swan lake better than the Nutcracker Suite...
I played lots with Oma Tina. And with Anne. And we even went down to the playground even though it was cold and ikky outside. Oma and I went on a swing, but she didn't go down a slide with me. Or climb up.
Strangly enough, we even went to pick up Oma Ka and Opa Henny at their hotel in order to go shopping with them. In Berlin. Not at home. Confusing.
But Oma Ka, Opa Henny, Oma Tina, BooBoo Opa, Oma Nanny, Robert, Katja and Sven all ate Fries and Mayo for dinner with me. I loved it!
But I didn't see much of Sami and Joshua this time. We only saw them once before we went back home...

Back home it was cold as well But no snow. So back into our park it was. I had my puky and my new helmet and it was fun. But soooo cold!

Luckily, we had visitors not long after we were back home. Katja and Sven came to celebrate a new year or something. No idea, I slept through it.
While Papa was at work, Sven and Katja played with me a lot. At home, on our way to a supermarket... and of course on a beach. Even though it was almost dark and pretty cold. Mama and I even climbed to the top of a little light house. Papa looked pretty small from up there.

Brrrr.... cold!

2009-12-17T11:31:00.002+01:00

Since a few days, it's getting colder and colder. So I have to wear a lot of clothing in order to go into a park.
And because everything was frozen, it was strange to walk. (Not because of my boots, nooooo!) Climbing is not easy with gloves on a slippy hill...

At home, I still love my mirror.

My scarf can be interesting, too.

And the strangest thing? This morning, there was snow outside! So Mama and I left early to go to school and I could build snowmen and throw snow around.

How many Sinterklaases are there?!

2009-12-09T12:47:00.002+01:00

Well, I saw Sinterklaas again. This time he and his black Peters came to my school. Where we had to wait for him. I was waiting with my friend Julia sitting next to me. It took a while, but luckily our teacher was singing songs with us. I know all of them by heart...
And then he came into the room. It was great, because some of his black Peters knew my name, even though I was not wearing my hat all the time!
I still am a little afraid of Sinterklaas, though. And when I shook his hand, I didn't even dare to look at his face. Mama says there's always next year.
And once he was on his way to see the other kids, we had to wait to get our presents. And because he knows I like pink, I got a pink doll and a pink ball from him. Yeah!

A day later, Mama had me clean my shoes for Nikolaus, which is the brother of Sinterklaas and only comes during the night. If you have clean boots standing at the firplace and were a nice kid, you will find chocolate and presents in your shoe the next morning. If you were bad, you get coal. Never one to pass on chocolate, I cleaned my boots. And lay down in front of the fireplace, thinking I could just wait for Nikolaus to come by.
Of course, he didn't. But I found lots of chocolate the next morning! (And ate most of it for breakfast...)

That afternoon, we dropped off Papa at the airport and went to Oma and Opa, in order to open some more presents Sinterklaas left at their house. They had lots of presents in their TV-room! But most of them were for everybody else but me... And yet, none of the grown-ups have a cool car with steering wheel like I do. Ha!

Since then, I don't feel so well. My nose is running and my ear hurts. I can't even go to school... or dance ballett the right way.

Lucky for me, there's enough to discover at home with my new magnifying glass!

Sinterklaas!

2009-12-07T11:20:00.002+01:00

Oma, Mama and me went to visit Papa at his office and there was a lot of children waiting downstairs... for Sinterklaas!
Luckily Oma was there as well and could wait with me.
I danced with the black Peters and listened to their stories.
And then it was my turn to shake his hand and wait for my present.
Oma helped unwrapping my new book.
And way to soon we had to sing goodbye to Sinterklaas...

Sinterklaas is everywhere!

2009-12-01T10:54:00.003+01:00

And I mean e v e r y w h e r e!

We went with Aukje to watch him and his black Peters arrive. it was just a little bit scarry, but I liked the songs! And they even had a Pepernootenmachine!
But I couldn't get anywhere near Sinterklaas...

They even came to visit us as school!

The Santa Claus is coming soon, too! Mama says we have to bake lots of cookies til then. So we're baking lots and I can help. But that's okay. I loooove cookies!

But my doll doesn't like anything but milk.

And the other day, Fem picked me up from school as well. So we could play all afternoon at Oma's house.

Germany.

2009-11-22T21:32:00.002+01:00

We drove for ages in our car in order to visit Sami und Oma Tina. I loved it!
We visited Mama's Oma. Who had a magnifying glass for me, so I could go and look for animals.
We visited Oma Tina, who had tons of chocolate and smarties and smarties in chocolate for me.
We went grocery shopping with Katja and baked a cake for Great-Oma because it was her birthday on saturday.
And every evening, we had dinner with Maja, Oli, Joshua and Sami. Afterwards we played before I helped with getting Sami ready for bed. I never wanted to go home, but Papa was sitting there all by himself, so we went every evening...

And waaaay to earlz, we drove all the way back home. But luckily, I have Oma Ka to play with, the school to go to and Opa Hen to watch Swan Lake with me.

Just because.

2009-11-06T16:27:00.001+01:00

During breakfast I look like this.

In the afternoon I look a little more charming. But tired? Noo...

It does not stop raining!

2009-11-05T10:25:00.002+01:00

But luckily, I have rain gear, so we can still go out...
Yesterday we went into a park. Looking for worms. But we couldn't find any!
Too bad for them, we could have played together. But instead I was jumping into every puddle I could find.
Mama says, we can only find mushrooms during fall. We even found some! Most were brown, but one was real pretty! Not that I was allowed to take it home...

Grandma and Grandpa Berlin came to visit

2009-11-03T20:04:00.002+01:00

...And it was great! Oma Tina played all day with me. We went to a park and fed those gigantic geese.

In the evening we all walked around the house in the dark with my lantern.

Of course I dragged Oma with to my sport group. She was pretty impressed by what I can already do! Swinging: Jump of the box: Play soccer: And walk over a see-saw all by myself:

And of course we went back to the beach! To collect shells and jump into puddles. Not that any of the others jumped with me...
After all that walking, I wanted lunch. Fries with Opa Booboo. Yummy!
On the way back to our car, I saw a merry-go-round, so Oma came with me.

One grey afternoon, we all made a gingerbread house. Mama made it, Oma Tina put the glue on it and I glued the candy on. First by myself... ...and then Femke tried to help. She didn't even want to stop even though the house was finished! Babies...
And before we had to go home, Oma Ka read some books to us.

During the weekend, we went to a farm full with goats. I could feed the old ones. And fed milk to the young ones. The same way Mommies do with babies. Only one didn't drink so good, and spilled milk onto my shoes...
They had pony, too! And I could sit on one of them. So cool!
Luckily they even had a small playground. Lucky for Oma Tina, because she liked the see-saw.

And do you guys now Halloween?! I love it! I could dress up like a princess and we walked to Oma Ka's house. On our way we had to look for pumpkins in order for me to knock on the door. The trick is to say "trick or tweat" when they open and they will give you candy! I had loads when we got home.
Mama says Halloween is only once a year. How mean is that?!

Next morning: Oma Tina and Booboo Opa drove away in their car and haven't come back since...

Instead we went to a party at great-Opa and Oma. They only sat on a couch, but Ed played hide-and-seek with me and Aukje and Femke played tag.
When we got home, Papa left with a taxi cap and didn't come back either. Mama says we will go and pick him up from the airport. Friday.
Whatever that means.

Going out.

2009-10-20T09:38:00.002+02:00

The weather was still nice, so we went for a loooong walk yesterday.

I saw sheep and told them how to "bah"

We met my friend Bo's grandparents and they helped me feeding these huge geese. They are afraid of us, because we are so big!

And of course we said hallo to baby cows!

Playdough!

2009-10-09T13:56:00.002+02:00

Mama and I bough Playdough the other day. I luv it, luv it, luv it! I spend hours every day now, playing with it.
I can use teh cutters and make stars, or use the knife to cut little pieces of a big lump. And green is always fascinating!
First day, I wouldn't even let go of it. Not to go sleep or eat or anything. Weirdly enough I woke up without it, laying on our couch, while Mama and Papa were eating dinner?!

We went to a gym, too. Normally with my friend Ella, but she was sick that day. So I had to run around without her and even managed to hang onto a rope!

I was running yesterday as well. Away from my teacher at school. There was something more interesting outside our room than inside... But she didn't like me to walk off by myself. She was quite mad, actually...

Oatmeal cookies!

2009-10-06T10:20:00.002+02:00

I love'em!
Not too long ago, Mama decided to make some and of course I helped her. It is difficult to add the flower and oats to this kitchen machine...
And of course I could clean out the bowl afterwards!

Otherwise I wouldn't have dreamed of helping her in the first place.

Afterward I decided to play with Lego instead of helping her clean. She should really be old enough to do it herself...

Duplo

2009-09-22T15:32:00.004+02:00

I play a lot with it these days. All my animals have to stand in line in order to be fed. I need to bake Duplotart and towers have to be build. I am just busy, busy, busy.

Of course, we still eat ice-cream. Lots of it. And it does not matter, that leaves are falling outside and its often cold and wet out.

And have I mentioned lately, that my bed is a big girl bed now? It is huuuuuge! I love laying/ jumping and reading books on it.

Mama made a new cape for me, but it hasn't been raining yet.

Even though I could have used it last Sunday. I was drenched. But not too cold to run around with some little boy.

I luuuuv school!

2009-09-11T15:59:00.002+02:00

I can't wait to get there in the morning.
And all of a sudden, painting, drawing or even cleaning up is much more fun than being with Mama...
When school is over, Oma picks me up and we have lunch. Then we go for a walk with Bob and I might fall asleep. Playing with Oma and going home to Mama and Papa.

Because I sleep over during the day, I stay up late into the night again. So we go out after dinner.

To collect acorns.
And play with Papa.
Run around.
And pose with Papa.

Too bad I'm not going to school every day!

My first day at school!

2009-09-03T21:23:00.002+02:00

Today! Finally! I have waited sooooooo long!

They woke me up early and made me eat some breakfast, too. While eating some of my cereals, I was still trying to figure out what school actually is.

Not for long, though, because we still had to pick up Oma, so she could walk me to school as well.

There weren't many people in my new classroom yet, so I played some with my new teacher. Oma, Papa and Mama were still somewhere close, I think.
Afterwards I played with some cars. They boy and I put them all on the roof of that garage.

At one point Oma and Papa left, but I was to busy to actually really notice. Mama was still somewhere, though. I cared more about playing with water. And it didn't take long before she said "bye" to me, as well.

No sweat, though. Kids to play with and books to read.
We had just finished tidying up when Mama came back in order to take me home.

Outside of school, she gave me a weirdly shaped bag, Oma Tina had sent. It was filled with M&Ms!
Yummy! I love M&Ms!
...and once we were at Oma's house, I ate some...

Oh, tomorrow, I'm going back to school! I can't wait!!!

We are soooo busy!

2009-08-30T20:39:00.003+02:00

So, so much! And still Mama manages to take the camera along...

Quick update:

We stoll go to the beach when the sun is out.

When I do take a nap during the day, we still go and watch planes after dinner.

Oma Tina is still sending me lots of mail. Pretty much every day, there's mail for me in my mail box. So, I get to color lots. On our couch, of course. My table is too far away.

Oma and Opa Koe went on vacation, so Papa, Mama and I stayed at their house. This way, Bob didn't get lonely and I got to play in their backyard.
But the coolest? Sami, Joshua, Maya and Oliver stayed at our house during that time! It was great, we went to the beach again, and this time it was much more fun than only going with Mama.
And every day, we all had dinner together. (I helped lots!)
We even went to take a walk at the beach after dinner. With Papa!
...and then they had to go back home. That wasn't very nice of them...

Instead, Mama put up my own pool in Oma and Opa's backyard. This way I could go swimming every day and whenever I wanted to.

And Anna came to visit us and go to that little playground I like so much.

I also figured out how to fill up Oma's watering can by myself. Now, I don't have to wait for a grown-up to do it for me. Ha!

...and finally, Oma and Opa came back home. Bob was happy as a clam. Just like me. Finally, Oma can read books to me again! Not to mention, that I received just a few gifts from them, even though it wasn't my birthday.

Back home, Mama made chocolate cookies and let me eat the dough. (As always. I luuuuv cookie dough!) Lecker!

And of course, rain cam back. So we took Anna to the indoor playground. i can totally climb onto everything by now, ......but was more fun having Anna run around with me.

And we finally went swimming at the local pool again! This time I even went swimming underwater. Not that it was my intention to do so, but fun anyway. And of course I played in the kiddy pool again.

For dinner, Mama had green peas that day. I like green peas, so I finished hers.

So much for a quick recap. Mama keeps telling me about pre-school, or something. I don't really care, as long as there are kids.
Supposedly, it starts in a few days. Whatever that means.

Conversations we had lately:
...in our car...
L (yelling from the backseat): "Papa had many, I want one!"
M (turning around): "Papa had what?"
L: "Chocola! Papa had many, I want one, too!"

...sitting on our couch...
L (to P): "I sit with you."
P: "Okay."
L (hugs P): "I'm your best friend to you."

Back again.

2009-08-02T16:46:00.008+02:00

We've been home a few days before Mama and Papa put me in the car again to drive somewhere. The first night we stayes in a hotel near an airport. But I haven't seen any planes. Instead we saw a lot of rabbits eating gras behind the hotel!
Breakfast was really yummy. Croissants with extra butter. Yummy!

After breakfast we once again sat in our car. On to the next hotel in a big town. We had a small room, but I could see the Eiffel tower from our window.
But first we went on a subway to go to a place where we were surrounded by a gazillion people. Everybody was trying to see bikes passing us by. I didn't see anything except for Mama's back.
Afterwards we had to rest a little.
And back on a subway. To a big playground where I could run around. Next to the playground was a big merry-go-round. Papa and I went for a ride. ...obviously, I wanted to sit on a horse...
Then dinner, going home and looking at the Eiffel tower from our window. It had pretty lights, once it got dark...

Next day, Papa ha to go to wirk again. So Mama and I went into town by ourselves.
First to the Eiffel Tower. Because we had to stand in line so long, I already ate some yoghurt before we got onto a lift and rode all the way up.
Everything looks so small from up there! Even the big buildings.
We walked down, because I like walking stairs. Until I had enough of it.
Back at the hotel, I didn't wanna sleep so we went to a playground. In the evening, Papa picked us up and we drove some. But I don't know anymore, because I fell asleep...

Next day, Mama and I went on a subway and drove on busses. I think she wanted to go some place, bt didn' like all the people wo wanted to see the same thing. So we went to a playground instead. This one was surrounded by a big park with fountains, ponies and everything else.
Again we walked. ...well Mama did. I rather sat on her back and enjoyed the view... Lunch in a big department store, where I could choose a puzzle. They had so many, that I had a hard time choosing one. In the end I settled on the three little piglets and a mean wolf.
back at the hotel we went to a playground again and waited for Papa. I climbed went on monkey bars and played with a little girl.
Papa came and picked us up to go for dinner. This time I fell asleep on the way back.

Next day, we got a real early and hopped in the car to drive somewhere else. Then Papa went to work and we tried to find a playground. We didn't manage, so we picked up Papa again and drove to Oma, Opa and uncle Robert. They had dinner for us.

And now we're back home again. Since a few days already...

Back since a while

2009-07-30T17:23:00.003+02:00

We've been away for a week!

First we had to sit in the car for a looooong time in order to visit Anna and Miri.
Papa, Mama and I slept in our big tent in their backyard, and the girls slept with their parents in the houser next to us.
On our first day we went to the beach. Only we had to walk through lots of mudd to get to the water. That was a little strange...

Back at home, we ate cherries in the backyard
and played outside until it was real late.

Every morning Miri and Anna went to school, but every afternoon they were back and we played. Lots. And went to the swing. And had dinner outside. And late in the evening, I was so tired that I volunteered to go to sleep.
And one time, it was so warm, that we even went swimming after dinner! This time, there was no mudd, but stairs I had to go down in order to touch water...

I soooo want to go back!

But, one morning, we had to go back into the car and drove a looooong time again to visit Oma Karin and Opa Henny.
They had a lot of other visitors -I somehow all have seen before- and a strange new house. I loved it that we all slept in the same house and sat at a huge table to eat breakfast or dinner.
Great grandpa Cor even brought Rakker with and we both went for a walk with him.
Even visited all those cows standing in a barn there.

We went climbing with Oma and Opa. After my nap, Opa got me some ice-cream! Bestest lunch ever!

But the greatest?! We did a tour on a boat. Great grandpa and I sat up front ducking when we drove under a bridge.

Back home I had post from Oma Tina. A green Dora shirt! It is my favorite, but sadly enough it needs to be washed once in a while...

Still watching airplanes...

2009-07-09T20:47:00.003+02:00

Lotsa times. Mostly after dinner, so Papa can come with.

Lots of times we even have dessert while we're out.

I luuuuv it!
Oh, and they even have a playground next to the airplanes!

And because it is so hot, Mama and I spend our days in the park or at the beach. And once in a while, Papa has to tag along, as well.
And Mama is busy with her camera most of the time. But her feet are still there!

My days are long, but usually I'm busy and won't fall asleep until it gets dark...

Airplanes!

2009-06-24T20:28:00.003+02:00

We went to see airplanes today. They were huge and took off right next to us... Luckily, there was some grass for me to play on while I had to wait 3 minutes for the next plane to pass us.

Yesterday it was so warm, that we went to the beach. Only, there it wasn't warm at all and even pretty windy. But, I could still dig in the sand. Hopefully it'll be warmer next time we go, so I can go into the water as well!

Oh, and did you know I helped Femke eat? I think it was last week while we visited Oma. Femke was hungry, but couldn't reach the plate, so I helped her.

Fever's down again...

2009-06-22T20:52:00.002+02:00

For days I didn't feel too good, but now the fever's going down again and I'm back to running around and talking lots...

Last week, Mama played photoshoot with me.

It was fun, but the open Nutella jar was a lot nicer.
And tastier than my sun-glasses...

News in my room! I now have a chalk board hanging on the wall, which I adore.

And we even went to a music party! Fun!

Oh, and we also visited Auk and Caast...

Swimming

2009-06-07T21:18:00.002+02:00

W went back to a swimming pool. I love going there! So much to do, so many other kids. So much to do, so many other kids.

Then Papa was all of a sudden on vacation and teh weather was great. So we went on a little road trip to some small town. They had lots of boats and ships there.
And a beach, we went to.
Papa built sandcastles with me, I went into the water and played in the sand.

The following day, the weather was great again and we went back into the car. And back to a beach.
The wind was a lot worse there, but the beach was a lot bigger than the one from the day before. Of course, I had my yellow watering can with me again...
After the play, we had some yummy chips before we went back home.

During the week, Papa went back to work and we visited Oma and Bob again.
I always help her in the garden and walking Bob.
When Mama was there, we all played hide and seek. I had to find Mama.

We also went to visit Rakker again. Obviously, I like seeing GreatGrandma and -Pa, but going on a walk with the little doggie is just so much more fun!
But before going on a walk, I still made some coffee/ tea and cookies for the dolls to eat.

Back home! (Okay, since a while...)

2009-06-03T17:22:00.003+02:00

We went away for a while. To visit my family in Berlin.
One morning, Mama woke me up, put me into the car and off we were. Papa was right next to me, but didn't offer any help...
so we drove for a while. A looooong while.

But at least I could watch sme of my favorite videos, so it wasn't too bad.
And once we were there, I took a nap, so I could play lots at Sammie's birthday party.

The next day, we once again had to drive in the car. But not long enough for me to watch video.
But, we met with Oma Tina and Opa Rich. And this time not on the computer but in real life! And because it was so warm, we had ice-cream. Mine was blue and tasted nice.

Afterwards, Oma and I played catch and she seriously tried to tickle me. But my name isn't Elmo, so I got her right back.
But once we were home, I actually fell down. Hard enough to have to have a band-aid.. Not that we had any with us, mind you.

The following day we once again visit Oma Tina. To my surprise, Ur-Oma was there as well. She looked hungry, I gave her some of my chips and later we played with soap bubbles.
Once Oma and Opa were back from their walk we went to play at a water fountain. Where I slipped, which didn't surprise me.

The following day, we went to a museum. Which wasn't too bad, because they did have a Sandmann video running for me.
And not long afterwards, we went to see Oma and Opa again. This time they also had Katja with them. We got onto a tram, which is something like a train. But yellow. We found a playground and had fries for dinner. And some dessert.

And we did so much more! We even went to see some planes from aunt Katja's house. They fly by her window real low.

And of course we went back home...

...where I helped watering plants.
and we went to watch uncle Robert play Tennis. Okay, I went to the slide and Mama watched.
I mean, really, ever since I have my own racket, what's the fun in watching other people?!

Sunglasses!

2009-05-13T10:05:00.002+02:00

I've got an awesome pair of sunglasses. They bend any way I like and when the sun shines, I can wear them. Even in a car.
Or at the playground, like I did a few days ago.

Lat weekend, we went to a party with lots of people. Almost too many people for me, but luckily, I could run around in the garden.
And I got some more birthday presents!
Some arm floats and better, a puzzle!
I can do the kiddie ones with 6 and 9 pieces by myself...
But even better than a puzzle, I got soap bubbles, too! But I had a hard time, playing with it myself, because Papa is bigger and stronger and wanted to keep it.
But back home, I was doing it by myself. Without Papa's help
And because I was starving after all this exercise, I had some bread. With chocolate, of course.

Yesterday I gave Pino some of my Kwark. I love thta stuff, but I don't think he cares for it, too much. He barely ate anything and afterwards I had to clean him up.
He seriously is miles away from eating by himself!

Playground!

2009-05-05T16:52:00.002+02:00

Not too long ago, mama gave me pink stuff to dress with. All of a sudden, I had butterflies everywhere... Then she wanted me to jum in front of a white blanket. No idea why.
As usual.
But after a while, it go boring and I tried to put on other clothing

Lots of times, we are outside. But sometimes, i have to help mama with her chores. And because I cannot drag my doll in his push chair up and down the stairs, I demanded that mama put her on my back. Now I have my won sling to carry him in! (And my hands free to do things, I probably shouldn't.)

Lots of times, we go out after dinner and take papa with. Yesterday we took him to my favorite playground and I showed him my favorite toy.
I don't think he liked it too much, that I was going without him...

Dora!

2009-04-21T20:54:00.002+02:00

Oma and I went shopping today. I told her where she could buy something... but we also got something real cool for me. A Dora book and even greater, a Dora puppet!!! Obviously, I put it into my Dora backpack and carried it home.

Yesterday, Mama and I went to visit Oma and Femke.
On the Puky.

So Femke and I played lots and I some books with her.
After playing, we went for a walk with Bob.

But then I was tired and we had to go home. I was sooo tired!

But after my nap, I didn't fall back asleep until 10.30pm... ;)

Just a small update.

2009-04-19T18:04:00.002+02:00

So many days later even the Easter bunny has made it to our house in the meantime...

...ages ago, we went to my favorite playground.

After my nap, I like playing in bed. ...or before I have to go to sleep.

And of course we're still going to the awesome indoor playground, when it's raining outside. I can even jump by myself now!

And at the park, I just walk up and down the hill by myself...

But currently the weather is so nice, that I can have my meals on the balcony.
Alone or with Papa ...obviously we're always playing after dinner.

And then? Then the Easter bunny came! He left lots of chocolate for me, I had to find first. But they were yummy!
After my chocolate binge, Oma and Opa went to the zoo with me. The fish are still there!

Yesterday, we went to the beach. It was a bit windy, but I loved it!

Those mean waves!

2009-03-30T14:49:00.002+02:00

Last week, Mama and I went to town. We were having breakfast with one of Mama's friends. On the way home, I feel asleep. On the bike, even though it was raining.

Since last week, I'm using my own knife. Butter tastes so much better on bread now! And because I can do that, I wanted to try the cheese scraper, too.
Papa helped a little.
Dessert was a chocolate covered marshmallow. I love the chocolate, I don't really care for the white stuff...

Yesterday morning, I played with my Dora backpack. I love it, it looks almost like the real one, Dora always has!

Around noon, we went to great Gramps. Of course I went for a walk with Rakker!

After my nap, Papa went to the beach with us. So much sand and water! but the waves are mean. I was standing in the shallow water with my rubber boots, when a wave came and tried to catch me. I tried to run away, but fell ad was completely soaked. And it was so cold!

I somewhat recovered.

2009-03-24T22:58:00.001+01:00

Not long ago, a lot of people came to visit. Most of them I already knew, aber all of them here? At the same time? Wow!
But all of them brought presents for me. Mine! Mine! Mine! I keep dragging everything all over the house, which doesn't seem to be as much fun for Mama as for me...

Oh, today was bath-day!

Yeah!

2009-03-19T21:45:00.002+01:00

We're back at the playground. I absolutely love it!!

The swing , the sand box.

Not to forget the kids I can play with. Woohoo!

I'm two fingers old now!

2009-03-17T23:04:00.003+01:00

Oma Tina and Opa Rich where all of a sudden here one morning. Sitting down and having breakfast with Mama and I... how strange!

A day later, Papa went downstairs with me in the morning and there were balloons everywhere! And I mean everywhere! Even on my chair! Cool, huh?!
We looked at the candles

And I found cake on the table!

After breakfast they gave me tons of stuff to unwrap

and use:
I even got one of my favorite books. Opa Hen usually reads them to me, when he has time.

In the evening, Oma Ka, Opa Hen and uncle Robert came over to give me even more presents!

And of course, Opa had to read.

Some other day we went to the playground again. Which was fun, because Oma Tina had to climb behind me and lift me up everywhere.

At home, Oma Tina played lots with me. They even went to the park with me! Or watched Dora to relax.

But the coolest?! I have my own room now! I love playing in it and even wanted to have my own mattress and pillows. It's great, but Mama is still drawing onto the walls...

And have you noticed, the sun is back out?! We already spent a lot of time on the playground again! Yeah!

Again!

2009-03-03T21:04:00.003+01:00

That was fun! For a lot of days, we were all in the same house. Everyone! Which was so much fun.

First we took a plane, which flew real high.
I read books and learned how to close these metal things.

Then we had to drive a long way. But finally, we made it and Oma and Opa were there to play with me.

The next few days were fun. Every day I they would go out into the snow with me.

Papa:

Uncle Robert:

Opa:

and Oma:

It's boring without all of them now...

...and we don't even have snow at home! I have to use the Puky again.

Again?!

2009-02-20T18:53:00.002+01:00

...somehow I can't seem to the darn cold. Once again, I don't feel so good. But everyone keeps telling me about going onto the plane tomrrow and playing in the snow tomorrow afternoon...

Ever seen this? That's me when I'm finally asleep. At around 6pm, which is not my usual nap time.

Last week, we went to visit GreatGrandma and GreatGrandpa. Their little doggie was there to play ball with me. I threw it and he brought it back to me. Tons of fun!

And luckily, they even had cheese for me to eat.

And the awesome chair, I like climbing in and out of.

That afternoon Mama and I also went to the indoor playground. I never really liked the moonwalk too much, but this time I absolutely loved it!

Today, I put some more eggs into our tree. Took a long while to get them...

I'm still here...

2009-02-10T15:31:00.002+01:00

The last few weeks have been real slow. The weather was just horrible and we stayed inside a lot.

But at least we're going to an indoor playground once in a while. And sometimes even Papa is joining us. And they even have fries!

Opa gave a concert and I once in a while managed to dance to it. With Oma:
...and by myself:

At some point we drove a long time in order to meet with Oma Tina and Opa Rich.

And greatgrandma had some pearls for me to play with.

We also went to a place where they had a gazillion Legos to play with. Though I doubt this dude could do so.

Then we were back home.
And my ears started hurting and I really didn't feel good. They dragged me to a doctor and I had to swallow this ikky stuff to make me feel better.
Worked for a little while, but not very long. And we went back to see a doctor.

But by now, I'm back to normal. And we can finally go to the playgroups again. And Oma and Opa...

...oh, me about a year ago:

Maaaaaama!

2009-01-06T13:21:00.002+01:00

First, everythign was fine. We even went out for a walk, which I enjoyed.

But now, absolutely nothing is alright anymore!
Since days my nose is running and i have to cough a lot. This morning, they even brought me back to the evil man, who likes to look into your ears and mouth.
And once we got home, they had some new sweet stuff I have to eat off a spoon. This one is yellow and icky. A little different than the other sweet and icky stuff they have been given me since days.

I rather stay with Mama and sit on her lap or her back or anywhere. As long as she doesn't go away!

Busy as a bee...

2009-01-02T16:01:00.002+01:00

I have been, thank you for asking.

For example, we have been to a weird place where you have to kick real heavy balls down a lane.

Luckily, I had Papa with me, so he could help me.

I'm also still trying to help Mama at home. She just can't do anything without me!

And hey, the window! I still love looking out of the window, seeing the cars passing by. And bikes. And dogs.

And some other day, not too long ago, Oma and Mama set me down next to my little niece. Mama was waiving her camera at us, but I wouldn't have it. I rather play with Bob, thank you.

And watching TV? Me? You betcha! Luuuv it.

Opa Aad even watched some with me. But then he rather looked at my counting book with me. I think he didn't really know how to count, which is why Oma Bar came to help him out a bit.

But the coolest thing?
Two parties at Oma and Opa Koe's house with only a few days between them.
One was a huge eating contest and the other one was an evening of reading books.
With Opa:
And Caarst:
...and not long after I fell asleep, I woke up again, in order to watch the weird lighta outside.
With Auk, because my parents were outside rather than inside the house with me...

It took some time, before I went back to sleep...

Cookies!

2008-12-23T13:11:00.002+01:00

Since days we're baking cookies. Mostly in tree and doll shapes...

..but they are yummy nevertheless!

Of course I have no problem eating cookies I find at oma and opa's house, mind you.

Those are yummy as well, but have less chocolate on them.

But luckily, Oma has a huge tree standing in her living room, which makes up for the missing chocolate.

Every time we go there, I stare at it and look at the new things, I hadn't seen before.
Lots of strange figurines...

And because we're still not going to the playground, I can take lots of baths. Because they are fun!

And almost as great as going down a slide...

...recently we had Cheri over at our house. Too bad I was still sick and clingy at that time...
Because of it, Mama gave me a pacifier, which is great to chew on but no replacement for Mama.

...and we couldn't even go into the church!

kaas!

2008-12-06T12:04:00.003+01:00

So... some time ago, Papa drove us to a busy airport and left us there. Mama and I stepped aboard those cool airplanes and played, read and puzzled. When the plane stopped, we were at a different airport and picked up by Astrid und Jonathan, who I still remembered from when they visited us.
I got an awesome clown, which has lights!

I played some with Jonathan and then we were off again to see Oma Tina and Mama's grandma.
But lucky me, more people to play and draw with!
I was sooo tired at the end of that day!

Next day, Oma Tina came to visit us again and we went to take a log walk int he forest.

And Oma being Oma, she of course drew lots of ice-cream for me to color in.

Some time later, we moved to a fun and always busy family. I absolutely adored Sami, which was more than twice as old, but so much fun to be with! We played lots and I always followed him everywhere...

But soon, we went back to the aiport, onto the airplane and were picked up by Papa as soon as we got off...

A day later I was sick. Badly. But luckily, I could watch lots of BabyTV...
Which almost made up for all the prodding and poking the doctors did.
Almost.

Once, we had lunch at a place where lots of kids sit around a TV. And one can draw, if one stands in the front row... After a while, I made it and it was my turn to draw whatever I wanted with whatever color I chose.
It was also snowing that day... very strange and cold!

Not too long ago, we drove for a while, so Mama could take pictures of Papa's car. While she was busy doing boring things, Papa and I were busy feeding the ducks.
I didn't like the cake anyway! Strangely enough, it started snowing that day as well... I guess the clouds ran out of rain or something...

Did I mention, I like to eat "wurst"?
Mostly without bread. Uselessly filling up my stomach, I'd say.

...And ice-cream, of course. Even though I usually get popsicles...

And the coolest thing that has happened to me recently?! I saw Sinterklaas, also known as "kaas" to people around me...
At Papa's work:

...and today even at Oma and Opa's house!

Now, there's a nice looking man...

quick update

2008-11-11T21:06:00.002+01:00

It's been busy and somewhat hectic these last few weeks...

We had lots of people (including Oma Tina) living with us for a while. We went to the beach , to visit new towns and visit a train.
Or play on the table.

Then Oma was gone again and Mama and I busy going outside or dancing

or visiting with Oma Ka and Opa Henny. During the days, were Papa was missing, we had dinner with them pretty much every evening.

On Sundays, I get picked up bv Oma and Opa and we're going to the zoo. Lots of fish, elephants and tiger there. One of the tiger even pooped while I was standing there. Ever since I'm waiting on the tiger in my picture book to do the same...

Since about 2 weeks, and when the weather is right, I get to go outside with my big Puky bike. It's great!
And when the weather is bad, I just use it inside anyway...

And did you know, I can dress myself? I do it lots!!!

And where's Papa now?!

2008-10-18T12:51:00.002+02:00

I haven't seen him all week!
Always Mama, Oma, Opa, Robert and Bob. But Papa? No way... he only called once in a while...

And that, after he'd just been to the beach with us!

And news: I can make my own soap bubbles now!

Hmmm... Pancakes...

2008-10-12T11:16:00.003+02:00

Yesterday, we went to visit Auk and Caarst. And because they like me, I even got pancakes for dinner. I've never had it for dinner before...

Otherwise, Mama seems to be always busy these days. Mostly with that little black box she carries around everywhere.
But at least she still takes me with her when she goes outside...

And not to long ago, she even had a different box standing on the table, pointed at me. And here I was only trying to dance!
(Not, that I have developed a rhythm yet, mind you.)

because it is still raining so much...

2008-10-06T13:51:00.003+02:00

we almost never go to the playground anymore. So mean!

But at least, everyone will read a book with me. Of some, we even have pictures...

Liek Great-Gramps:

...and Oma, of course.

Aaaaaaannnnnd: we're going to the swimming pool again. Every week, even if it is cold out.
They have a slide. Which is great, unless you, well, slip. A little. Maybe...

And, I never forget to water the trees next to the slide. WOuldn't want them to dry out, because they don't get enough water.

At home, I always help Mama to bake these days. Very yummy. Even once it comes out of the oven.

And the coolest? Once a week, I am visiting Oma. All by myself and all day.
Not to long ago, we even went on a road trip to visit aunt Peg. Without Bob, though.

The cow ate my grass!

2008-09-23T22:06:00.002+02:00

Recently, I was at Oma and Opa's. Which I loved, because we usually do nice things. Like going to parties and such. Weirdly enough, my sleeping bag was at their house when it go dark and close to my sleepy time... And Oma went walking with me after dark. Very strange. She never does that!
And yet, I fell asleep.
By the time I woke up, I was still at their house. But that was okay, because Opa put Tik Tak on for me.
Until my parents came to pick me up, that is.
Next time I woke up, it was light out...

...and we went to visit Oma and Opa again. Little uncle Robert didn't like being all by himself in the backseat of Opa's car. So I entertained him a little.

I love drawing! I'm drawing all the time now. Mostly on a piece of paper, but sometimes Mama isn't quick enough to give me a new one. So I use my legs instead.

And we're still going outside. Only I have to wear hats now, because it is getting colder...

And we went to feed the little cows today! First I was a little afraid and didn't dare to get to close. But after a few minutes, I even looked for grass to give to the cow. And it ate it!

I didn't like leaving...

...but we still had to visit the sheep.

very short update

2008-09-17T22:30:00.002+02:00

i'm busy with solving puzzles, running around, climbing and such...

Reading books with great-grandpa:

At the beach with Oma:

Helping in the kitchen:

My first time on a real mary-go-round!:

Waving to Papa as he gets in the car to drive off:

Climbing around, while waiting for Mama:

huh? Almost forgott...

2008-09-07T21:49:00.003+02:00

This week went fast! Even though it's been raining lots and we haven't been able to go outside much...

But at least we went to visit Oma a lot.
And one time, she had visits from Great-Grandpa and Aukje, as well. That was very nice, because Auk could read lots of books with me.

And we all danced! And here they say they can't hear the Sesamstraat songs anymore...

But I don't really like dancing too much. I rather climb onto something...

Sometimes, Mama and I made it into the park.
And of course, do I take Puky with. Easy enough. I don't have to carry it, when I'm done riding. Mama will.

Just like she'll carry me on her back, when I'm tired.

Yesterday, we showed Papa a cool playground. Only, I think he needs to speed up a little. I was sometimes a lot quicker than him.

And guess if I care that the playground is for bigger kids!

This morning, Oma and Opa picked me up and went to the zoo with me.
I have only been there once, so I didn't remember much of it. But we saw tigers, elephants, ice bears, fish and other animals...
I even took two little animals home. The elephant and the rhino already had dinner with me earlier.
In the evening, their were a lot of people at their house. And all of them were so much taller than I. But luckily, there was enough people I already know and who picked me up when I got to frightened.
Once we were home, I fell asleep...

So much rain!

2008-09-03T11:26:00.002+02:00

Yesterday!
Who knew it could be that cold ad wet?!

But I have figured out a ne way to play with my old toy...

Weekend's over...

2008-09-01T12:01:00.002+02:00

...and I had lots of fun!

One day, I spent with Oma, watching Opa and uncle Robert play tennis.

The other day, we went to the beach.
Papa went to the water with me, even though I didn't like the waves to much...

...and I played in the sand. Lots.
In the evening, we went to have dinner with Oma, Opa, Robert and Bob. And because Opa was home, he read lots of books with me. I even let him flip the pages!

i'm busy.

2008-08-29T23:03:00.001+02:00

...mostly with climbing onto eberything. or screaming and laughing...

or eating.

when i manage to grab the kaas (cheese) of the table.

...or even the cookke (cookies).

Playground

2008-08-20T21:47:00.002+02:00

That's where we have been to today. And nothing has changed.
The slide was still there:

...and I figured out a better way to get up again. Now I don't have to use the steps anymore, which is nice, because I still slip once in a while.

The sand pit, the teeter-tot and the benches.

...everything's still there!

Oh and the other day, after the swimming, hatten wir we had my favorite dinner.
Guess what!

Too bad, we're home again.

2008-08-18T21:30:00.003+02:00

We've been on the road!
A long time! And mostly, we have been using the car, even though I don't really remember much of it...

Some time ago, they woke me up while it was still dark out, dressed me, put me in the car and drove to Oma and Opa. To pick up uncle Robert and drive off again. Leaving Oma, Opa and Bob behind.
When I woke up again, it was light out, but we we're still in the car. Luckily they stopped for a while. Back in the car, I had uncle Robert helping me dealing with boredom.
Then, I fell asleep again.

That's how we spent the day. Until we finally left the car for good when the sun went down and I was allowed to play in the sand pit.

We all slept in a weird house on wheels. But I didn't care, I had Papa and Mama laying right next to me...

The next morning, I woke up early and we went outside almost immediately, going for a nice walk.

That never happens! Usually we have breakfast first, before we leave the house.
When we got back to the house on wheels, we had breakfast with uncle Robert. Even though I wasn't very hungry anymore after all the cookies, I had beforehand.

We were playing outside the whole day!
In the sand pit: , on the grass, die swing and I went up and down the slide by myself.
And because it was so great, I went to bed real late.

Next morning, we got up early again. Played some and went into the car. And uncle Robert joined us.
We drove somewhere, but because I was asleep most of the way, I didn't mind.
We walked a lot in that town, and I found lots of interesting things.
Like water:
A sidewalk to lay on:
stairs (I can walk down by myself, thank you very much):
...and because Papa shouldn't eat to much ice-cream, I helped him finishing his.

The following day, we forgot uncle Robert and drove somewhere without him.
But we still walked a lot...
...and sat down.

Before we drove home again, we went to a playground, where a cute boy took me by his hand and showed me around.
How sad, that we couldn't take him with...

On the way home, I fell asleep again. Which made me think, they were doing it on purpose. Putting me into the car when I was tired, just wasn't fair of them...

After I woke up, Papa and I played against Robert. A strange game, which had a ball in it.
I think we won, but don't know for sure.

But the coolest thing that day was Oma and Opa visiting us! I think they had missed my kisses too much, so they came after us...

Next morning, Papa, Mama, uncle Robert and I went to a playground for adults. One of them was always hanging up high in the trees.
That was high!
Back home, Oma and Opa played with me, we had dinner and we went to bed. Late, of course.

Too bad that it kept raining, though. I could never stay outside for too long. Or without my rubber boots, or my rain poncho.
and all of a sudden, all of our stuff was packed in and thrown into the car. everybody said their goodbyes and we left the house on wheels...
When I fell asleep in the car, it was raining. When I woke up the sun was shining. And we were in a new town.
So we walked around again. And went into a big house.

Which I found a little boring...
When I started to get tired, they put me back into the car. When I woke up, we stopped, had dinner, watched a lot of planes with pretty lights flying over our heads and went to bed.

The next morning seemed familiar. They woke me up when it was dark and we all got into the car. We got out once and walked though another city before we went back into the car.
To wake up at home...

Now, we're all sleeping in our big bed again.

Luv my shoes!

2008-08-04T18:57:00.002+02:00

It's been nice lately. Little bit on the hot side at times, but great weather to be outside.
Which I am with Mama. Every day we go to the playground for hours where I can play with lots of other children. Some of them speak Mama's language, some Papa's and some even different ones, I do not understand...
And obviously, we swing by Grandma's house pretty much every day. At the end of the week, I usually stay with her on my own, as well.

When Papa is there, we go out less. But I get to play more with Papa, which makes up for it.

Yesterday was strange though. We just came back in and all of a sudden great-Oma and great-Opa came to visit!
Which was great, because great-Oma read some books with me.

Today, I tried on my new shoes again, before we left the house.

I can put them on on my own now and Mama barely ever has to help me do it...

So much rain

2008-07-28T23:16:00.002+02:00

...came down on us last night. And this morning, which is why we didn't leave the house until the afternoon.

It looked a lot different yesterday, though.
We went to the beach in the morning, where Papa helped me to jump over the waves which were hitting me,

where I played in the sand and where I could wear uncle Roberts stylish pants from when he was little.

(Which was hanging just as low as his current pants nowadays...)

In the afternoon, I went to the park with Papa and we went for dinner at Oma, Opa, Robert and Bob's house. The big uncel and aunt where there as well. With the baby.
Strangly enough, I didn't get any ice-cream for desert like I did the last few times we ate in the garden.
Opa always shared his ice-cream with me.

Oh, and did you know that aunt Nico came here one day as well?! Aunt Peg brought her with. We played with Pooh and looked at books.

And when we went to Aunt Peg's house, she was there, too. But I was too busy with playing soccer,
and tipping the waterglas over for great gramps.
...ever since, I haven't seen aunt Nico, but i do see aunt Peg once in a while at Oma's house...

Such a big city!

2008-07-24T22:06:00.002+02:00

Not to long ago, and we were sitting in one of these metal things again. But it wasn't bad, because I had Papa with me.

But I was so excited about all of it, that I fell asleep really late, once we got to our new home.

Next morning, Papa's gone. Nothing new, so Mama and I went out on our own. Exploring the surroundings. Walking lots.

...and finding playgrounds. The kids spoke different languages I'm used to, but their toys were the same.

In the evening, Papa picked us up and we went home.

The day was long and we all went to sleep real late, but got up early next morning.
Breakfast and off to the city we went.
Lucky me, to the same playground from the day before.

Next to this little house:

To keep Papa happy, we took the bus, as well.

And got off at a buidling with lots of paintings hanging on the wall and things standing around. And lots of people!

At one point, I sat down in a corner and took a break from all the walking.

Afterwards, Papa helped me to clean up the floor a little.

Didn't help though. I fell asleep after all.

Once I woke up, we were some place else, which was nice.

Nicer even, that we found a playground again. One, that even had a slide for me!

That was next to this metal tower, which was crawling with people again.

Dinner was pasta and pizza and I was asleep.

Luckily, we only went for a little stroll the next day,

before we went back to the huge station with these metal tubes again.

Played with Papa,

looked out of the window,

waited for our luggage,

and were finally back home.

Now I can go to my playground again, visit Oma, Opa, Robert and Bob, and play with Mama and Papa at home.

Next to "Gurke" (German for cucumber) and "bus", I can say "kaas" (Dutch for cheese) since today! Luckily, Opa heard it and gave me some...

That's been long!

2008-07-23T22:30:00.003+02:00

We are back in the age of internet, said Mama and Papa today and were pretty happy about it. Weird people, those adults.

but so many things have happed the last few weeks! Too many for me to remember them all...

The biggest change for me is that I am not sleeping in my orange room on the big mattress with Mama anymore. Instead Papa is sleeping next to us again, in a room with a big blue wall.
I love it and sleep really well this way. And I get to snuggle and play with Papa in the morning, too!
And next to it, is the big bathroom, with a bigger bath tub, which I absolutely love.

"Home" is now a bigger house, and even my bike has is own little house behind ours now.
When we're not outside, we're mostly "downstairs". That's where the kitchen is, our dinner table stands,

Papa and I on the couch sit, to watch Sesame Street and I have all my toys and books.

It is so big, that I can ride on Puky or the cow without problems.

But I love going outside, so we go to the parks daily. Mostly the one in front of the house. While the sun's shining...

, because one can find such great things...

...and while it's raining...

, because one can still find beautiful things.

And we have been in another one of these huge flying things! But more of that tomorrow...

Helloooooo, Oma!

2008-06-21T22:38:00.002+02:00

Just what are they doing?!
The last few days, Mama and Papa always dropped me off at Oma's house. Then they left and I sometimes saw them again at various times during the day or they would come and pick me up late afternoon.
Not, that I am complaining, mind you.
I love being at Oma's house. She always does nice things with me.
I just find it strange.

But when we are all at home, and I do go to bed when it's still light out, Papa usually falls asleep with me...

I think all that playing and romping around tires him out.

Not to long ago, uncle Robert stayed with us and taught me how to get over a new obstacle with my Puky. Once I got the back wheels onto the mattress, it was easy as pie...

And one day, I even managed to get some drops out of Mama's cup. The brown liquid was bitter, but I liked it so much, Mama wasn't allowed to touch the cup anymore, until I totally forgot about it.

Running down a slide

2008-06-12T13:14:00.002+02:00

The day before yesterday, Auk came over in the afternoon. And because the weather was so nice we showed her my favorite playground.
I showed her how I can go up the stairs and down the slide all by myself already.
Only, I almost didn't make it. Twice. Dunno why, but all of a sudden I was running down the slide and would have crashed pretty badly if it wasn't for somebody catching me, I guess.
After the second time Auk took me to the swing...

Yesterday we went to visit Oma again.

And because it must be the middle of this week again, great-grandpa was there as well. So we had some pudding and played. Lots.

Greatness

2008-06-09T19:48:00.003+02:00

We spend a lot of time in our new house. Yesterday, we've been there all day. I rode around on my Puky and I helped a little.

Instead of sleeping in my bed when I was tired, they put me in the car and went somewhere with me. When I woke up, we were back at the house.
At one point, 2 people came to visit and helped a little before finally playing with me.

I'm making improvements when it comes to food, as well.
Usually I don't look quite as messy anymore, but sometimes I just feel like playing rather than eating...

And sometimes, I'm even allowed to take a bite of Papa's dinner.

Weeks later...

2008-06-05T12:16:00.002+02:00

I have been busy the last few weeks.

In addition to the usual growing and gaining weight, I have been doing many new things.

Obviously we went to the playgroups. Where I am learning to defend my toys better. No matter how old the other kid.
And Mama dragged me back to that mean lady, that hurt me twice with that huge needle-thing.
And I climb onto everything. Chairs, couches, my highchair, Papa, everything.
And I get to walk around without diaper at home. My hit rate, says Mama, is getting better.
And I'm driving around on my Puky Wutsch.
And I can get up the stairs to the slide by myself. Needless to say, I also go down the slide without much help.
And neither Mama nor Papa are very quick these days to give me what I want. So I scream at them (or Oma, if she's the slow poke) a little louder or I have to throw myself onto the floor in utter frustration.
And I always want to dress myself with everything I think pretty. Shirts, shoes, socks.

And at least they know what I mean with "Bah"(fine, they call it "ball") and "boof" (they call it "book"). I'm sure I say it right in my head, but my mouth says it wrongly. Frustrating!
And I go to bed a lot later now. Which frustrates Mama at times, I think. But it can't be too bad since it usually doesn't take long and she's in bed as well. And hey, I sleep longer in the morning now, so they shouldn't complain...
And because I'm going to bed later, we had dinner at Auk and Caarst's house the other week. I absolutely loved it. So many things to discover and two goofy people making me laugh lots.
And I romp around with Papa. Including pillow fights, he can't win.

And, and, and.

And there is so much more, I have a hard time remembering it all...

Where did Papa go now?!

2008-05-19T17:43:00.000+02:00

Yesterday, he was still with us and played with me on the playground,

...shared his ice-cream,

...and walked home with me.

The day before, he even took me to my first kiddie birthday.

But this morning, he left again and hasn't been back since... How mean!

14 what?!

2008-05-16T21:19:00.004+02:00

14 months!, say Mama and Papa. That's how old I am already, they say.

Whatever.

But because I am older now, I get something new to taste every day. Last weekend they gave me a weird ice cube. It was kinda like a normal ice cube, but it tasted different and I could hold onto it, and didn't drop it as usual.

Papa went to the beach with us! A few days earlier, Mama and I went to teh beach with Auk and there were soooo many people. Everywhere. But maybe they don't like Papa too much, because there was almost no body when he came with us and we had lots of space to play.

In the afternoon they left me with Oma and Opa and went somewhere else. To the new house maybe, but I don't know that for sure.

Papa has stayed at home the last few days. We didn't play this much together in my whole life! And sometimes Mama even disappears but that doesn't bother me most of the time.
She never is away for very long...

And the 3 of us do a lot together. Going out with the bike, going for walks, play at home:

play at the play ground:

or go to one of the play groups.
And often we go and visit Oma Ka during the day as well.

But my favorite was going swimming with Papa.

Lets see what we'll do tomorrow!

I'm busy.

2008-05-07T22:08:00.003+02:00

There is always so much to do!

Next to walking on my own, I can climb up onto the cow and ride throughout the house...

And every day, we are outside. In the park. With the animals. At the beach.

With the other kids. Visiting Oma (and sometimes even Opa!).

But because it is so warm, I have to shower lots. Sometimes even take a bath.

Which is okay. I like being in the water...

And every day, Mama gives me something new to eat. Sometimes I like it, sometimes I don't. Today's was cold and not really sweet, but I absolutely loved it!

I can't wait for tomorrow!

Awesome!

2008-04-27T21:20:00.002+02:00

When we went to the playgroup last Friday, even I had something crafty to do. Okay, all I could do was glue something, but glue I did! Everything on my crown was my own idea!

Once we were home, I was walking around with it and showed it off to Papa. I'm walking on my own now, pretty much every chance I get....

But today was awesome!
We went to a place where there was soooooo many animals for me to watch.

And they even had ducks for me there!

And a boy, but he always run away from me, which I did not quite understand, because I really liked his shirt...

Papa had lots of fun to walk with me...

...and Mama was busy with her black box.

Unless she had to carry me, because I was tired of walking.

I absolutely loved it, but it was also very exhausting and I fell asleep right away in my car seat.

What do I need it for?

2008-04-22T20:33:00.003+02:00

I found something new. Mama calls it belly button, and I know exactly where to find it, when she's looking for it...

Today, right after the playgroup, we went to the water and the huge pile of sand. I played some but I was so tired, that I had to go to sleep. Despite all the weird noises.

And lucky me! We didn't go home when I woke up and I got to play even more!

Luv those animals!

2008-04-21T10:16:00.003+02:00

Pretty much every day Mama and I go to watch and feed the animals! I love it and it is only sometimes a little scary. Mostly when the duckies come running up to me...
Yesterday, Papa came with us, too.

He picked me up when it go scary and none of the animals could reach me anymore...

I can also get out of my chair, table, bed or couch without help now! That's great because I don't have to have Mama lurking around that much anymore and can climb onto anything I want.

But when I get bored, I try and help her in the kitchen. I can hold onto things with Mama or stir the water by myself. Afterwards I get to eat everything...

When I get to dirty, Mama puts me into the shower. Usually, I get to take a shower with Papa in the morning, but yesterday, I was allowed to take one without Papa. Did you know, that the water can reach all the places in the bathroom?! I do now!

What now?

2008-04-10T19:06:00.003+02:00

Not to long ago, Mama gave me something new to eat. I didn't like it very much, even if she says that "pretty much everybody likes watermelon".
Well, I don't.

She even has a new thing these days. She puts me onto this big white chair at random times... But that's okay, as long as I get to throw in tons of paper afterwards.

And we still go out every day. And lots of times with a bike. Sometimes we ride to Oma, but more often than not, we went to see Gagas and other funny things.

We also go for a little walk every day before I need to go to bed.

Sometimes we end up where other kids are as well, and I get to play some more.

Gaga!

2008-04-03T18:14:00.002+02:00

We're outside a lot.
Everyday Mama puts me into my seat and bikes us to different places. Even if it is raining. Then I'm pretty much immobile in my seat, because she covers me completely...

And everyday we see a lot of Gagas!

Yesterday we went to get to know new kids. And even though many of them were bigger than I, I didn't mind and liked it lots.

Today we went to visit Oma again, who already had a lot of visitors. Great-Opa, big aunt and later another aunt as well... But I still get hugs from Oma and she sings along with my favorite songs, so I don't care and they can all stay.

On the way home, we went though the park again and stopped to look at all the animals I usually only see in my books. They were all dirty, but ate the green stuff right out of my hands.
And Mama let me throw bread of teh bridge into the water, so all the Gagas could it eat.
That was so much fun! We stopped to see the animals before, but I could never give them food...

And sometimes, I sleep. But that doesn't happen very often during the day...

This week went quick!

2008-03-28T20:14:00.002+01:00

Every day we were busy with something else. Even though it was raining a lot, we went out on the bike anyway.

And played lots at home...

Only one time, Mama wasn't nice. We went to the place where they usually weigh me and some women wants to know all my new tricks. This time there was nothing of that sort. Instead the woman stabbed me twice. Which wasn't very nice of her and hurt a lot as well!
In the evening it got even worse and I had a lot of pain.

But everything was fine today and we went to the playgroup again. All these little babies there... I'm too old for them!
Afterwards we met up with some of Mama's friends, which was great for they actually got out of their seats to walk with me.
Unlike Mama...

Oh, and Mama is doing weird things at night it seems. She puts socks without feet on me during the day. Which is great, because I get to walk barefooted and don't get cold after all...
A

Gimme more quark!

2008-03-24T19:48:00.002+01:00

I ate a lot of quark today. Didn't want anything else. So what?!

I also practiced a lot with Papa and Mama today.

Weirdly enough, they got me to sleep afterwards...

At least we went to visit great Grandpa afterwards and I could show off my new skill.
But actually, I thought the little dog was way more interesting....

I can do that by myself!

2008-03-23T20:27:00.002+01:00

It's been a strenuous week. But it wasn't too bad, because I just glued myself to Mama and all was fine.
And I helped her a lot.
Backing:

and in the kitchen:

And I now have to wear a strange hat every time we go out with the big blue thing. But it isn't a good hat. It doesn't protect from the wind very well...

Today I played a lot with Papa and Mama.
I already walked a few steps by myself before, but Papa had never seen it. So Mama and I showed him how good I am by now.
He loved it!

So many people!

2008-03-21T13:29:00.002+01:00

Last weekend, we went to visit Oma and Opa K, which is something I always like.
And this time, there were balloons and streamers everywhere. specially for me, Oma said.
So I played some

before I got dressed and the door rang for the first time that day.

It wouldn't stop all afternoon. There were so many people and all of the brought me something and I had to work real hard to unwrap everything.

In exchange they all got cake from us... while I wasn't allowed to eat it.

I was soooo tired all day, but couldn't sleep because I was just too excited. Instead I stayed up, even after everyone was gone.
Opa gave me my first lollypop for it...

Wind is mean!

2008-03-13T20:42:00.002+01:00

Currently, I don't sleep much during the day. There's always going somewhere, or something new is happening.

Even though, taking a shower with Papa certainly isn't anything new. But still fun.

On the other hand, walking to the bakery with Oma Tina and Opa Rich is new.

Sitting on the new blue moving thing we have since a few days, being driven throughout town and having lunch outside, is too.

Only the wind wasn't very fun over the last few days...

What's that?!

2008-03-11T16:19:00.003+01:00

Oma and Opa from Berlin visited us yesterday. Strange, because I don't see them very often.
But because they came, Papa stayed home, stuff was hanging on the walls, balloons laying on the floor and candles on the table.
I was even allowed to have grown-up people cake!
Veeeeery strange...

Mama also told me that I received mail. She probably means the thin books I got in the mail with that. Different people send them to me and added their greeting to them.
I don't remember that happening to me before...

Da! Gaga! (There! A duck/ bird!)

2008-03-08T21:34:00.002+01:00

When I am not helping mama with laundry, or showing her how to put on a shirt,

we're outside.

And of course, we're also visiting Oma a lot!
Not to long ago, Aiuk came as well and we all went for lunch with Oma. Mama stuffed me up on bread/ water and 2,3 fries.
Afterwards, we went into a store and got a pink seat for moi. Mama put me into it, right after I took my nap.

The seat was on one of these moving things people it on and I like to watch from our window. So I was being driven around with it, which was so cool, because I could see so much!

The day after, Papa and Opa came home early for dinner and I was the only one that had to eat apple sauce. At least on my own plate!
Opa liked the way I ate so much, he took pictures of it. But that's alright, for I am used to teh flashing black box by now...

Today was a long day.
We went to visit Oma and Opa pretty early and I still don't understand why I wasn't allowed to sleep in the car to there. Luckily I had to say "hi" to Bob anyway...
Then we went to a store, where they had lots of these moving things. Mama strapped me into my pink seat again and off we were with Opa and Little Uncle to ride home.

And after my nap, we used it again! This time, Papa joined Mama and I.
Now, the blue thing with my pink seat is standing at the bottom of our stairs.
Maybe I can ride with it tomorrow again?!

I'll run away!

2008-03-04T20:10:00.003+01:00

Since the weather is getting really nice these days, we're going out a lot.

Last Sunday we went for a walk with Papa. We walked down a shopping street and I showed him everything important. Dogs, kids and nicely decorated windows... Luckily, I had my walking wagon with me to lean on, because he was walking so slooooow...

Food is getting easier as well. I almost eat better without Mama's help now.

Supplemental (because I almost forgot!):
Mama and I went grocery shopping today. And because she was already tired, I pushed the milk home, so she didn't have to carry it herself...

Finally!

2008-02-28T20:34:00.002+01:00

Weeks later, and I'm finally back to normal.
Almost, that is. I am still whinny and need to be picked up again as soon as Mama puts me down. But all in all, I'm pretty much same old Lotte again.

Today I even managed to freak myself out. I wanted to get back to Mama and took 2 steps towards her without holding ont anything. Luckily, I didn't notice while I was taking the steps, or I would have stumpbled...

Other than that, nothing changed. We play lots, go outside a lot and I'm still trying to open the gate in front of the stairs.
I am pretty good at it.

Not too long ago, I helped unpacking Papa's new computer.

But I'm assuming they didn't like it too much, for I was put into its box as soon as it was empty.

Since I'm not puking every day anymore, Mama is giving me strange concotions for lunch again.
Day before yesterday, that was egg and spinach.

Lookie at me!

2008-02-12T21:40:00.000+01:00

Mama had me walking by myself at home first before we went downstairs and I did a few steps on actual pavement.

And so Papa can see it as well, I could parade up and down the street in front of Oma and Opa's house.

So mean!

2008-02-11T22:07:00.000+01:00

I haven't done much these last few days.

We went on a road trip on Saturday, and luckily I fell asleep going there and coming back.

Sunday we went to see Oma and Opa where I was left, because Papa, Mama and little uncle went somewhere else without me. But that was fine, I had fun and who needs parents anyway?! Once my so-called parents came back, we went to visit my big uncle and aunt. That was cool, for I could explore a new place.
Don't like the orange ball though. Tastes yukky when you bite into it...

I also figured out how to open the door in front of the stairs. I shouldn't have giggled though, the moment I found out. Now Mama put an extra lock on the lock and I need to start from scratch...

Today, after my nap

Mama gave me her lunch for lunch.

Weird stuff, but I liked it. She called it "rice" and "red cabbage". Whatever!

Bronze!

2008-02-08T14:32:00.000+01:00

Luckily, I'm feeling a lot better since a few days, or I most likely would have missed out on going swimming yesterday.
And I couldn't have made my diploma!

Today was such a nice day outside, that Mama went to a playground with me. Too bad I don't know how to walk on my own yet! I could have played with the other kids...

The video to the pasta lunch recently:

I wasn't feeling too well...

2008-02-04T21:40:00.000+01:00

The last few days were pretty exciting for me!

Friday night, Grandma put me to bed, because Mama was missing. After a while, I even fell asleep, because I was too tired after all.
But when I woke up shortly -something, I usually do- Grandma and I didn't have it easy. I just didn't want to fall asleep like that. Luckily, Mama came and even Papa was all of a sudden there.
So we drove home and I fell asleep on my mattress.

I can flip through book pages by myself already!

But I do like the books for adults better, because they have more and prettier pages to flip through...

Saturday morning, Mama was there, cousin Auk came for a visit and before I could blink, both of them were gone.
Which was great for Papa because he had me all to himself and we could play as much as we wanted.
Until I needed to nap. I don't like sleeping without Mama, but she -once again- wasn't there! It wasn't pretty, but I fell asleep after a while anyway...
Once after Mama came back, we took the car to a place where it could have a shower. Again.
In the evening, I felt really bad and threw up a few times. The night was long and anything but restful..

Everything seemed fine on Sunday, though. Until the evening came and I had to throw up again. I hadn't eaten much all day, but what little I ate, came back full force. And the night was shot again...

THis morning I htrew up once and ever since I was feeling okay-ish. Not stellar, but fine. Grandma came over for a visit and dressed me a few times. Then we went to see Bob, so he could have his walk as well.
And: because I had a late nap -with Mama-, I was still up when Papa came home!

And gone again...

2008-01-29T19:22:00.000+01:00

After climbing stairs on Sunday, I surprise Mama yesterday with climbing onto the little table in our living room.
Once Papa came home, I showed him as well, but was to excited that I forgot how to climb down again...

Today, Mama gave me something new to eat.

I had worse, I guess.

We also played hide-and-seek. Even if she didn't know it. But while she was busy doing something, I speed crawled out if the room and it took her some time to find me.
I was sitting in the dark bathroom, giggling away... I think trying to close the door -which won't work on any of the doors anymore, strangely enough!- gave me away. Better luck next time, I guess.

Another week gone by...

2008-01-27T21:24:00.000+01:00

Last week went quick.
Papa wasn't home for a few days. I don't know where he went to, but Mama and I always went to Oma, so that was okay.

One day Opa was at home as well, and we went to watch how a big machine cleaned up the mess somebody else did. Opa liked it so much, he took a lot of pictures of it.

At home, Mama played lots with me. She always had to help me using my little red wagon, but at one time she wasn't looking, so I pushed it all by myself.

I was a little bit faster than me, but with a little practice it'll do what I want it to...

We also went to the play-group again and I got to meet some of my friends. It was fun! But this time there was a girl that was a little bigger than I and when we went home, I had a scratch on my forehead... We'll see next time!

Yesterday, Mama was gone and Papa spent the day with me. We played lots, went shopping, cleaned the car and went for a drive. I even slept in the car! But when I woke up for a second time, I really wanted Mama back. So I cried lots and Papa and I went to pick her up.
Later in the evening, we drove to great-Grandma and Grandpa's party. So many people, but I was the only one who had her own chair.
Hehe.

Today, we went to watch sheep and other animals I don't know yet. Papa was pushing me, while I was sitting in my stroller. Mama was always somewhere taking pictures.

We had lunch in a little restaurant where there we're lots of other kids. Too bad that I cannot walk on my own yet...
In the afternoon, Mama and I went for a walk a long walk and ended up at Oma and Opa's house. I played a little with big aunt, watched Bob and danced with Oma and Opa. But then they all left.
So I crawled into the hallway to look for them. By the time Mama came around the corner, I was up on the second stair already, trying to climb onto number 3...

I loooooove swimming!

2008-01-20T20:38:00.000+01:00

I'm feeling a lot better now.

And I can do so many new things since last week!

I can work the light switch and turn the light on and off. I drive Mama nuts with pulling out her CDs again, after she just put them back to where they belong. I can open our closet doors and close my door to my room. (Even though I have not figured out yet how to open it again...)

I will use my feet (instead of my knees) to get into the bathroom, or climb obstacles likes Papa's leg.

Mama did a photo session with me in order to send a nice picture to Papa for his birthday, but I didn't feel like it...

Tough luck.

Grandma is still practicing the whole walking thing with me. By now I can walk with her while she only holds onto one of my hands. Slowly, of course....

I still have a hard time settling down for naps during the day, but who hasn't?! Mama is getting smarter though, and drags me to all kinds of activities. Walking Bob, going to play dates and going swimming (with Papa).

I love all of them!!!

Oh, and my hair starts growing!

Busy.

2008-01-13T19:51:00.000+01:00

I felt a lot better today.
In fact, I was fit enough to go and visit Omas and Opas today as well as being visited in the afternoon by a friend of Papa's. Pretty cool, huh?!

But of course I haven't been too busy to play in my room as well...

Day 306

2008-01-10T19:43:00.000+01:00

Two more months, Mama says, and I should have my "Hooray" down.

Sure. Fine. Whatever.

I'm only feeling slightly better, but not by much...
But I don't feel bad enough to stop crawling and exploring.

I even tried some of the green mushy stuff Mama gave me to eat. Looks like this and isn't bad at all. I had a few teaspoons full of it.

My voice sounds funny...

2008-01-09T19:36:00.000+01:00

... and I'm still not well.
Sleep is not easy to come by for me either.

But nevertheless, Mama drags me outside once a day.
And I play with Papa when I am not feeling to miserable when we are home.

What was that?!

2008-01-04T20:34:00.000+01:00

A few days ago we went to visit Oma, Opa, little uncle and Bob. Strangly enough though, we did not go home when the evening rolled around, but stayed there and Mama convinced me to get some sleep on my new bed.
Under a window with pretty lights.

Sometime very late, I woke up from lots of noise and Oma watched all the colorful lights with me. The rest of them was outside in the dark where it must have been way more noisier than inside.

Other than that, I am not doing much lately. I'm whinny and clingy and don't want to let go off Mama. Until she picks me up, then I want to get down.

But I managed to find my chest of toys. I love to clear it out!!

Day 295

2007-12-30T21:00:00.001+01:00

We were on vacation. Sort of.
Papa, Mama and I went on a long drive in the car last week. In order to visit GreatOma, Oma, Opa and my aunt in Berlin.
I showed off with everything I can already do, played and crawled lots.
Every evening, we went back home to our litte room, to sleep and take showers with Papa next morning.

After a few days they sat me back into the car again and we went home. Even though I do't like riding in a car too much!
But Mama fed me all kinds of new edible things and gave me straws to chew on. And after a long time, we even made it home.

It is less exciting at home for me and I have more time to give Papa kisses. Even though he usually pulls faces when I do it...

But then, he usually laughs a lot when he's supposed to help me eat. Why, I don't know.