Tamara loves hats, pocket books, make up and all things girly. She put this one on herself this morning. What a little fashion Diva she is.
Tbilisi has very busy intersections. A tad bit concerning if trying to cross with a stroller. They do have stairs leading to tunnels that take you underneath these intersections. When we use these tunnels Bruce will pick up the front of her stroller and I the back and carry her up and down the stairs while in the stroller. Tamara giggles the whole time. She loves it. Here she picks up the front of her stroller... Daddy has the back as they give Dolly the same thrill.
I put Tamara down for her nap and Nina, Bruce and I went shopping. Anna watched Tamara for us. When we returned a little later then we had planned. Tamara welcomed me with open arms. What a sweet heart. We bought Tamara a really cute stuffed pink cow manufactured in Tbilisi. Below is the mall. About the size of one of the wings on our larger malls. Didn't buy much as the prices are pretty steep compared to the USA. For example there was a toy car for 140 Lari ..about $100 US. I bought one just like it 2 years ago at BJ's for $9.95 ?
Nice mall though. They have a wonderful cafe in the center of the mall where we hung out.. chatted and drank French coffee with Cognac. Yum. Below is the mall. Nina & Bruce are on the left hand side.
While Nina and I shopped.. Bruce was relaxing checking out some electric fireplaces they had on display. Also had a lot of new cars for sale. Some very pretty different versions from what we're used to seeing. Should have taken a few pictures for you car buffs. Sorry :o(
When we returned home after a half hour of hugs and kisses... It was time to air our clean laundry to dry. Finally got the washer working... kind of. Spin cycle doesn't seem to work and it still takes forever. Tamara loves doing laundry. She helps load the washer and insists on helping to hang to dry.
Below is a succession of photos as I followed Bruce and Tamara doing laundry.
OK.. lets go get some more ...
These towels were soaking wet when they brought them out. Some of the bath sheets were so heavy Tamara needed help holding them up. lol
Tamara loved the shopping bag from the toy store... almost as much as her little cow. Here she pretends she's shopping. Very cute!
Tamara learned a new word today... "up" .
We've also been working on "Daddy" after hours of Say Daddy, say Daddy, Daddy, Dad-dy. When we put her to sleep and pretended to sleep hoping that she would too... she started to repeat a bunch of stuff... but what I heard was "Daddy". I think she was checking to see if we were really sleeping?
Tamara is a character. She also brings us our Georgian phrase book if we're trying to tell her something and she doesn't get it. Amazing little girl. So cute, sweet and I'm starting to think it's just a matter of time before she out smarts us. ;o) lol
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4 comments:
Bruce, Wow what a connection you have with your daughter. I just got back and was happy to see the pics. She loves you and its easy to see.
she is so "Daddy's little girl". How adorable!!
FYI - Joey went through waking up early too - try putting her to bed a 1/2 hour earlier (NOT later).
Usually means they went to bed overtired and/or overstimulated.
See if that helps.
Remember she's got A LOT going on too. Everything is new and exciting. Her sleep patterns will be a mess for a while.
Vanity or not, let's see more of Mommy. You don't want her looking back at this Blog and saying "Mommy were you there?"
Hope you come home soon.
Love Ya!!
Sondra
Lee,
I totally understand the picture thing, but remember this. If this will become a book for Tamara, then she will ask "Where's Mommy". And I don't mean now or next year, but 20 years from now when she is a grown woman. Both of my in-laws passed away too early and when we look at old movies or photos, it's the same thing...not too many of mom or dad as dad was the film maker. No matter how aweful we look and we do try not to look too bad; especially Christmas mornging when we've just gotten to sleep...and then kids are screeming Santa is here...we try to include each other in the filming of presents being open. These photos and films afterall are not for us, but for our kids and their kids when we are long gone. So put on a good smile and let them click away. And by the way, you are much more beautiful than you credit yourself!!! Unfortunately, most of us woman do the same. Motherhood suits you and I agree, Tamara has really bonded with both of you, especially Daddy! Daddy is always special to a little girl. Tamara almost looks like a different girl...we noticed the same with Dominic. He had begun to blossom almost right away.
GET SOME SLEEP, SUPER MOM!!!!
All the best,
Filomena
Bruce looks like he is fun. When are you guys getting back?
Ash
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