Our precious little Lilica is growing up so fast! We're trying to get her potty trained, but it looks like it's going to take a while for her to get it. She's learned how to politely ask for and thank us for things in both English and Japanese. She's also now intently watches one of her favorite animated shows, Anpanman. Her attention span for new things has greatly expanded and her eye is very keen. She can find the tiniest character, from Anpanman to Mickey Mouse, in the background of any scene on TV. Even if only for a split second, Lilica can spot all of her favorites just as if it were Waldo in the "Where's Waldo?" book series.
One of her recent booms has been to wash her hands often, all by herself. It's a great habit but we're going to run out of hand soap soon. So, Okaachan has ingeniously devised a control method: hide the soap dispenser in the washing machine after using it. That way we decide when she washes instead of having dinner interrupted every ten minutes or so for "wash your hands." Another trend of hers has been congratulate herself every time she does something right, even before we compliment her on it. She says this in Japanese, that Lilica is "jouzu" or great at something, like an expert. She's imitating what Okaachan usually says, but it's very cute.
Though there are other times when Lilica can be disagreeable or even a downright crybaby, she is learning about the world around her and how to act in it at lightning speed. There are times when she prefers her Okaachan to her Otouchan, but these pass and then she and I play together again. I have to remember how important her mother is and not impinge on this sacred bond between them. Of course, I want to ensure that she and I have lots of good bonding time as well. So, the weekend seems to be the right opportunity thus far. Let's enjoy it together, Lilily!!!
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