No No.

Mummy: No Adri, no taking things from Mummy's bag.
Adri : No no no no no (looking really stern and waving her little index finger
to-and-fro in a very adult manner)

Thereafter, she stopped removing items from my bag and fiddled with whatever else she could lay her hands on.

Cute! =D
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More!

Adri took a bite of her baby biscuit and toddled off to play with her toys.
After a few seconds, she returned for another bite.
Instead of grabbing the biggest bite she could and thereafter toddle away again, Adri uttered matter-of factly, “More.”

I was simply thrilled. Adri figured removing “no” from “no more” = more!
She is able to ask for more!

Clever Adri! =D
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No More...

"This is the last bite, Adri. No more after this."

As expected, Adri returned for more baby tidbits.

"No more, Adri," I repeated.

"Mmm? No More?" the seemingly puzzled Adri queried.

"Yes, Adri. No more biscuits..." I reminded her yet again, gently.

Almost immediately, Adri turned and toddled off, without whining but with understanding.

=D
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Nose, Ear & Mouth

Where is Mummy’s nose, Adri?
Adri points to my nose.

Where is Rabbit’s nose, Adri?
Adri points to the stuffed toy’s nose.

Where is Mummy’s ear, Adri?
Adri points to my ear.

Where is Rabbit’s ear, Adri?
Adri points to Rabbit’s ear.

Where is Mummy’s mouth, Adri?
Adri points to my mouth.

Where is Rabbit’s mouth, Adri?
Adri stares at Rabbit and thereafter blinked at me.

Adri could not point to me Rabbit’s mouth for Mashi Maro does not have a mouth!
Lo and Behold, Mummy did not realize that til’ Adri simply blinked and didn’t know what to do. =D
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Lou Hei

24.01.09

As much as we wanted Adri to join us in the Lou Hei this year, she too, was very keen to do what we adults do.
Watch how she handled the chopsticks...

Think the thrill in being able to play with food (for once) caused her to go on and on, even when we had dug into the food.



Did she ask for food?
Nope, she didn't. But she sure did put the chopsticks to her lips!=D
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A lil' Sun @ Pasir Ris Park

24.01.09

We took Adri to Pasir Ris Park. Boy, she sure had a lot of fun! Catch the video and pics! =D

Adri builds a sandcastle and is irritated by the wet sand that remained stuck on her hand...



After a little mess at the beach, we took her to the playground.



Thereafter, it was a lil' sweet surprise at Macs! =D



At the end of the day, all three of us were extremely exhausted! Though we would very much like to, we couldn't do what Adri did - She dozed off the moment she settled herself comfortable at the back seat of the car. Well, that's a child's perogative. =) . .
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Babies...

We were on our way home when Adri spotted a baby cradled in a mummy's arms.
"Baby," said the eager Adri as she pointed at the little baby.
Further to the baby pics, Adri does know what a baby is and is able to identify one! =D

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"Baby," muttered Adri as she patted my stomach.
I was shocked + amused.
Adri affirmed that i wasn't imagining things by repeating the very act and words.
That of course cracked me up.

Adri's extended knowledge of babies - they come from mummies' tummy! =D
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P.S. In case you are wondering, I am not expecting
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