month twenty-eight Aug/Sep-2010

Today, daddy came home from work to find a weary wife and a living room ravaged by Hannah's playing.

Hannah is now able to count (pieces of bread, cups, beans) up to ten. She's very fluent in German (only omits the number 3 some times), a little bit behind in Japanese (which is more complex because there are different count word endings depending on what is counted). Amazing!

Hannah on the snail swing.

Hannah tries on mommy's boots.

Sunny weather! Hannah enjoys the slide…

… together with daddy on the playground.

Hannah keeps picking up words, and uses them in surprisingly matching contexts. She told us about her todo-list at dinner, and then asked for YouTube when we started watching her favorite video clips while brushing her teeth.

Hannah occupies the suitcase with her own stuff — and herself.

Hours later, we're in Hanover, visiting uncle Benni.

Next day, there's wonderful weather in Hanover.

Hannah visits the city hall…

…and botanical gardens…

…then sleeps close to mommy.

Breakfast at a bakery in central station…

…then a short trip to nearby Hildesheim.

Next day, rainy weather, but Hannah is "baking" at a playground.

family picture

Public festival at the local parish. Hannah visits the kindergarten…

…participates in the children's games…

…and walks around.

Fun with uncle Benni.

Despite the rainy weather, we go outside…

…and Hannah plays shopkeeper, selling our umbrellas.

It's still difficult to go to a restaurant with Hannah; she's easily distracted and wants to walk around.

Even though we had plenty of exercise during the day.

Hannah loves rocking back and forth on the swing.

Sunny weather!

Hannah plays in grandma's beautiful, lush garden.

Hannah bought bread together with grandpa.

We have to go back home again.

Hannah loved this billboard
(reading thank you for paying your television duties).

Continue with month 29…