I have a budding singer in the house. Please take time to watch my 2 year old dolly Patootee's video clip. This was actually taken a month ago. She was wearing the shirt that was given to her by my friend in Malaysia, Scandy Haizele



Another Kulitan Moment with Azumi... My dolly knows how to smile in front of the camera.



This girl is such a dear wonderful break from the stress that normal life throws. I know your kids do the same for you.

Have a nice week ahead dearies.

Much
Anzu’s Mum

♥ ~ ♥ ~ ♥

Hi :)

Quick post showing my latest favorite video clip of Azumi using her dad's 8mm Video recorder app.

Enjoy watching




Have a nice week ahead dearies.

Much
Anzu’s Mum

♥ ~ ♥ ~ ♥

dearies

What's up with our lil ANZU these days? She's been really talking alot. I guess she realized it's cool and pretty much has never stopped lol. I don't know exactly when she bagan to repeat words we say but she could really pronounce some words well, such as

le go = let's go　
kampai (cheers)
apple = she always says A-ah-apple!
ba-bye =bye
ber = bird
banana
no / na ah =means no
dog
cat
fish
prish = please
papa
hello
hi
mama
okaeri (welcome home)

We're having so much fun. She can really communicate so well. I could even make "utos" sometimes lol (more time to improve pa with that).

I'M glad she enjoys her class (which is every tuesday). The teacher seems to have become fond of her coz she listens and talks to her after class.. she's just so sweet even to her classmates. I feel so proud

Here watch and enjoy the music vid I created. I was in the mood, so it's a video blog for today

Day 75 of 2010's (tuesday, mar 16)


This is what i love about toddlerness or being a kid ---they seem to thoroughly enjoy every minute of life... worry and stress free

Have a nice and enjoyable weekend

I can hardly wrap my head around the fact that next month, my lil kawaii prinsesa is going to be a year and a half old. That really seems like big kid status to me... and sure she earned that title because of with busy month we just have . There are all kinds of learning going on and so many new adventures .

There were ---

a lil snow filled experience, but we weren't able to play with it because it wasn't that huge and it melted so fast lol..
meeting new friends at her class,
playmates every tuesday after class,
letting her walk by herself (and its really tiring for me lol)
and a lot more

Our lil kawaii Anzy just got way too much energy to just sit still and hibernate the winter and now, the spring months away. I guess this past few weeks (or months) were a slow blogging for me, but not because we weren’t up to all kinds of fun but because we were having so much fun. I was just trying to keep up!

Anywhoo, in case you haven't noticed, I just started posting a new label, The Highlights 2010 , here I'm going to share some random happenings of each days of her life --so expect more photos and video clips..

Day 67 of 2010's (monday, mar 8)

It was a busy day -- went out with Okasan (anzu's great granny) in the morning and Anzu's Grandparents with Maru Chan visited us in the late afternoon...




It was Anzu's 17 month Day by the way... so here's another funny video of anzy..







Hope you enjoyed =)



wanna see more? visit 365 days with Anzu

Remember Maru Chan? She's the little cutie and well loved toy poodle of Anzu's Granny Baba who's just a day older than her. I remember the first time we introduced them to each other, it was an instant love for lil Anz. Maru Chan was kinda aloof at that time, hmmm maybe she was shy (or scared). She's not a jealous dog. You rarely hear her barks.. We are so careful to keep a close eye on the two of them when they are together but Maru Chan has never even flinched when Anzu gets too excited and tries to grab her face (ears, eyes, tail, etc.). However, we always let the dog know she's being a good girl and also teach Anzu to be more caress when grabbing her.

The positive reinforcement is always great for dogs -- and for kids as well.

Here's one of the many video clips of them taken last month (february 2010)....


Enjoy watching =)

I just want to share my baby's clip while she brushes her two pearly white teeth. Although she's not yet that good on brushing... but atleast she's loving it and with continous practice (with my supervision of course), she would probably master it before she completes her teeth . I as being "sigurista", I have been using a cloth (gauze) over her gums to get them used to being cleaned even before her teeth erupted. I still do it everyday, once a day, even if she's already tries to brush her own teeth with her cute tooth brush, still not enough for me. Not until she can use toothpaste.
I love it when she willingly does with enthusiasms whatever I teach her. She seems to know that her Fab momma (wanna be lol ) knows what's best for her. As all mommas do ...

Those teeth will surely put to good use. Mothers always know best



Here are some FAQs I gathered about Caring Your Baby's Teeth:
attn first time & would be moms =)

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When should I start brushing my baby’s teeth?
Pediatricians and dentists recommend starting as soon as the first tooth comes in. That's because sugars in food, milk and formula can form a plaque-like film. Removal of this film is important to promote good oral hygiene at an early age.

What should I use to brush my baby's teeth?
When your baby is under a year old, she (or he) needs to become accustomed to having her teeth and gums cleaned. A soft finger toothbrush will work well.

How do I brush my baby's teeth?
The first few times, begin by cleaning only the front teeth. Soon after, you can gradually move to the back gums. Sitting your baby on your lap works well. Do this twice a day and make it part of your routine - either after baby's bath or when you are brushing your own teeth.
By the time your child is 12 - 18 months, he (or she) will love to have his own toothbrush and mimic you while you brush your teeth together. Let your baby experiment with it.
When it's your turn, hold your toothbrush at a 45 degree angle along the gum line. Then gently move the brush back and forth, using short strokes. Brush the outer surfaces, the inside and the chewing surfaces. For the inside of the front teeth, hold the brush vertically and use up and down strokes.
You'll need to do most of the brushing since it takes a number of years before a child has the coordination to do it alone.

Can I put my baby to bed with a bottle?
You should never put your baby to bed with a bottle (unless it's water) since the sugar in formula or juice will pool around the teeth. A severe condition known as bottle tooth decay may occur.
It's also best not to let your toddler walk around with a bottle during the day. What's important is to minimize the amount of time the bottle is in the mouth.

Why should I use a non-fluoride cleanser for my baby?
While fluoride can help prevent cavities, its use must be carefully controlled in young children. Children are exposed to a wide variety of sources, including drinking water, fluoride toothpaste, fluoride supplements, formula, juice and other kinds of food. Ingesting too much fluoride could result in fluorosis, white spots that develop on the permanent teeth. Fluoride toothpaste may not be appropriate for children under two (ask your doctor or dentist) because babies under two may swallow the toothpaste and ingest too much fluoride.

When should I start taking my child to the dentist?
Your pediatrician is trained to check a baby's teeth and provide instruction on cavity prevention.
Visits to the dentist are also an important part of good oral care. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association recommend a first check-up before your child turns one. The purpose of this visit is for a preventive exam only.

Hope these infos help a little for first time moms like me..

Helpful Links:
How to care for your baby's gums and emerging teeth
Caring for Baby's Teeth