A girl named Widget

Guess what? I updated my blog!

I know, I know. I haven’t updated my blog in for-ever! But I finally had time this weekend, and updates go back quite a bit.

Of course, most people who follow my travails know that I had a birthday so I have a good excuse for being busy. A baby’s life is just full of activities, you know.

Since there have been so many updates, backdated for posterity, here’s the quick round up, most recent first:

• Another birthday party!
• Widget learns to share
• My one-year-old doctor visit
• Another birthday (shh… it’s a surprise)
• Texas Grandparents come and go again
• My very first birthday party
• Getting ready for my first party
• I am 1-year old today!
• (My) Labor Day Anniversary
• My new stroller
• A penguin’s first Halloween (added a video)

There’s still lots of video to go through so bear with me. I may be posting more this week.

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Another birthday party!

Wow, big week for birthdays.

This time, I celebrated Mia’s grandma’s birthday. She’s just one day older than me, and a few years. I had lots of fun at this party too. I even got a present.

I also met a bunch more kids, including Nico and his sister Nora. And Emma. And Mia was there too. Mia, Emma and Nora were all older and more mobile than me, so I watched as they played girly games:

I also met Fiona and Roderick and several aunties and uncles. I don’t remember all of their names. But I had fun and the food was good too even though I only got to eat some noodles.

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My one-year-old doctor visit

Well, I had my yearly check-up. Things went smashingly well until those vaccines shots again! I’m pretty much up to speed to on my developmental milestones. I’m not walking yet. I’m just prefer a high-speed crawl to a wobbly, stuttering walk. There happened to be a painted picture of a dog and a ball on the examining room wall, so I shouted to the doctor my first word: “Ball!!” I also showed her how I can blink on command. Everyone gets a kick out of that. For all you fontanelle aficionados, mine is still not closed.

Here’s a look at my progress (with my percentile compared to the rest of kids my age):

Some new things I can do now:

• Feed myself with a spoon — but sometimes the food slips off before it gets to my mouth.
• Stand up on two feet.
• I have tried to say many words: Woof, kitty, cheese and hat. But I still really only like to say ‘Ball!’
• Wave bye-bye (sometimes).
• Hug my stuffed animals.
• Crawl up the stairs (with supervision).
• Scribble with crayons.
• Brush my teeth and comb my hair.
• I like trying all sorts of funky foods that other babies would totally gag on. So far: pickles, black olives, asparagus and  brussel sprouts

• I can point to my belly button, and I can find yours.
• I clap when I hear the word ‘cheesecake.’
• Blink on command.

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Another birthday (shh… it’s a surprise)

Today, I got all dressed to go out to eat. It was my uncle Jeff’s birthday and it was a surprise. I think he was surprised that I was there. It was a fancy-schmancy restaurant that overlooked the Dana Point harbor. But I couldn’t see much cuz it was so dark.

At least they had pasta (but not for the kids meal — what’s up with that?)

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My very first birthday party

The day of my big party finally arrived. I was lots of fun! We had lots of guest and lots of food!

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Texas Grandma baked two different kinds of birthday cake. She also made the Texas portion of the birthday spread: brisket, pork and beans and potato salad (which we forgot to put out!). California Grandma made Malaysian food: Won-tons, sticky-rice and everyone’s favorite satay with yummy satay sauce. Unkie Jon cooked the satay that Ah-ma prepared. Mommy made coconut shrimp. And they had the nerve to try to feed me baby food! I’m so over that phase.

Friends of all ages stopped by. My long-time friend Mia Juliet stopped by from Texas. She brought her parents and her grandma. My other long-time friend and confidant, Hannah, also came by. She gave me lots of tips on being the guest of honor. Some noobs to the baby-scene also showed up. Bill and Jennifer brought Charlotte (circa 5 months old). Roxanne brought Sam (10 weeks old).

I wore a special princess hat and a special princess sash. A girl could get used to this. Oh, and did I mention presents!! Yes, indeed. There were presents for little ol’ one-year-old me. Thanks kith and kin!!

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Getting ready for my first party

Everyone was really busy today. In addition to lots of cooking, there was decorating and re-arranging of the furniture. The kitchen table turned into a play fort when Mommy draped a big table cloth over it. It was like a big game of peek-a-boo.

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I am 1-year old today!

I am one years old today! This is not my official birthday party, but a small gathering of the immediate genotypes. We traveled down to Ah-ma and Kong Kong’s house with Texas Grandparents in tow. I opened some birthday presents and had a special cupcake. My friend Mia sent me Wee Wedgets, a fun stacking toy for wee folks like me. I was a little confused at first, and though they were bracelets and hats. I also got a blow-up bouncy horse and an art desk from Texas Grandparents. Just for fun, me and daddy played with the box the art desk came in. California Grandparents got me a light up rolling ball and some clothes. 

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(My) Labor Day Anniversary

On November 5th 2007, a little after 8 am, I broke Mommy’s water. I held on tight refusing to come out until a few minutes past midnight. This makes November 6th my birthday. The 5th, on the other hand, while not an officially commemorated day, is still worth celebrating in small, symbolic ways. I celebrated my Labor Day this year — the anniversary of the day Mommy went into labor with me — by breaking Daddy’s glasses. Ain’t I a stinker.

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A penguin’s first Halloween

Well, Halloween has come and gone and I still haven’t blogged about it. I handed out candy with Hannah at her house. She was a Star Wars Good Guy. I was a penguin. Two down on their luck gals with nothing in common, will they forged their way through this scary night? Find out in Trooper and Penguin, opening soon at a theater near you.

Since I don’t know what candy is, I had no trouble handing it out to all the funny people who came to visit. The older girls all thought I was cute. Some of the younger boys tried to kiss me

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A baby shower and lots of new friends!

I attended a baby shower. I didn’t get wet and it wasn’t for babies (well not born babies). Mommy’s friend is having a baby boy and she got lots of presents and everyone got lots of food.

I also visited my friend Hannah in Orange and went to a street fair. It was hot.

Mommy’s friend Diana’s mother visited. We played and had fun together while Diana and Mommy played on the computer. I think Auntie was exhausted by the end of session. Not many people can keep up with me like Ah-Ma.

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