Giselle's Crib

Good morning...my grandfather will be here very soon (about 8 hours). I can't wait, because every time he comes over he brings so many good things to eat and a lot of presents. It's going to be early Christmas for us. I'm going to show him I'm a big girl now...can walk by myself? and starting to slowly run around, but still the floor is very slippery so best not to run too fast or might slide into a wall and get hurt. Then my grandparents will really worry...hee hee...I'm actually worried about them, because they can't seem to keep up with me. The big house is nice, but also keeps everyone on their toes, cause I have more room to roam around and that means more potential dangers. Come on, how much trouble can a 16 month old really get into? (16 month today)... First time using a chopstick...last night I was eating rice and tofu and square meat...it's a bit difficult to use, but I see everyone handling them very well. So if they can do it, I can too...but these two sticks are quite thick. Maybe they should give me baby chopsticks...

So we moved to a new apartment on Saturday (2 days ago)...and so I've been very busy watching the cleaning of the new place, the packing and unpacking of everything. There was a lot of furniture that was moved over. We went from a one bedroom place, my grandparents had to sleep on the floor in the living room and me in my crib. They sold their place, and spent a few months living with my parents. It was fun, but also a bit cramped. However, that's all over now... The new apartment is huge...I can't believe how much room I have to run around now. I have to admit, I like the new place a lot...of course, I'm going to miss the old place. It was nice and cozy, and also my first home. However, this is my new home now...and it's very nice. There's still a lot of cleaning to be done, so I won't have photos ready quite yet. I'll tell everyone to clean and unpack faster...ha ha... As for myself, I've mastered walking now...but I think I'm on the advance course now. The new floors are very slippery so I'm having to take more time and be more careful about my footing. It's very fun slipping around, but seems like my grandfather is very worried...cause he's always on edge. But now worries, I'm very close to the ground so I don't really have that much distance to fall. Oh, did I mention I get my own room...however, currently there's all the boxes in there. The living room, dining room, and kitchen are pretty much done. The two bathrooms are complete...and my parents and grandparents room are almost there...my room is last. But I'm not sure when I'm going to move in...because my grandparents don't want me sleep alone, so my crib is next to their bed. I don't mind...I think they are very scared at night. When they wake up and I'm not there they get very scared and sometimes they cry. So I better stay with them longer...until they feel safe. Really... Oh my daddy's dad is coming tmrw night to visit me...I can't wait, I haven't seen him for a few months. I'm sure he's excited to come...I see him a few times a week on Skype. That software is pretty cool...I can see them all the time. Very nice...since we live so far away. It's nice to keep in touch...and even nicer to see daddy's side of the family. I can't write for long, I have to go and watch my grandma clean more stuff up...so better keep her company, or else she might start to cry... Take care and love always, Giselle.

...and soon on the way to be independent. Why? I finally got enough courage and took my first steps...without mommy or daddy, or grandma or grandpa's helping hand. I did it all by myself. It was a big awkward, but then again...you have to start some where. I'm very proud of myself, and from the video...you'll hear my family clapping and cheering for me. Next time you see me, I'll be walking around all by myself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3Lfk5QrPyE

Good morning...I'm such a bad granddaughter. I forgot to write a blog to my grandma in L.A. I hope she won't be too mad...no excuse cause I'm just a baby, I should be more responsible and remember these sort of things. Oh gosh...look at me talking about me...

I hope you had a wonderful birthday. Daddy told me that you might be coming to visit soon, but that date is still not confirmed. I do hope you will make it, then I can give you your birthday day hug and kiss personally.

I miss and love you very much, and wish the family is doing well as well. Do tell everyone I said "hello".

Wow, what day is it today? Seems like only yesterday I was breast feeding from my mommy. Now, I can't even remember what the taste of breast milk is anymore. It's been so long. I'm now drinking one year old powder milk, wearing 18 month old clothing, and almost walking with out help.

It's taking me longer than most babies, cause I'm surrounded by too much love. My grandfather is very protective of me...whenever I get hurt he seems to be very serious about everything. He gets very mad at my grandma or parents if they allow me to get hurt. My parents always tells him to relax, it's normal for babies to get hurt. But I know it's cause he loves me a lot.

Oh yeah...taking me longer to walk. Actually, just yesterday...I finally stood by myself for more than a few seconds. I'm a bit shaky but I'm pretty happy. I try to clap...I got a few in, but then I don't think I can do two things at once yet. So I fell down...unless I'm peepee or poopoo...then I can do that and anything else at the same time. Most of the time I surprise my family when they find that I soiled myself. ha ha...

Every time they ask me if I poopoo'd I would say "meh" (means no in Shanghainese)...but they know I'm lying cause of the smell. I just like to playing with them.

Also, I've been eating like big people now. I say that, cause eating what my parents and my grandparents eat. Maybe not everything, like spicy, and ice cream. But most of it...I like to eat everything. When they give me the same thing in the same day...forget it. I don't want it...even if it's the next day. I don't know, I guess I like variety. I hope this won't be a problem, and chase the boys away.

----BIG NEWS---
I have a new baby girl cousin...just born on 26 July. She also lives in Shanghai...her father is my father's mother's big brother's son. Understand? She's very cute...more heavy then me...she's only born 2 weeks early. I can't wait to show her all the things I learn. I will teach her to be as cute as me. I'm glad she's a she...cause all my daddy's friends are having boys. That's very no fun. I think girls are better. We'll lucky for me I'm the oldest, and I'll be a good older sister to them all.

I had minor surgery...I don't think you can even call it that. I had "newborn labia minora adhesion". Doctors are not sure how most baby get it...but it's when there's a small thin film of skin that grows between the lips of my peepee. It's usually ok, and almost 2-5% of all girls get it from 3mths to 6 years. Most don't even know they have it, but usually if untreated it'll go away. And sometimes it will block the urine, and then it can hurt. So just to be safe, we went to get it removed. It was pretty easy, the doctor took me in...and they looked at my peepee, and use something to remove the skin. It was pretty fast. I was in and out of the doctor's room in about 2 minutes. I didn't cry at all, maybe I was in shock...but my grandma was crying...so when I see her I started to cry as well (very hard). Everything is ok...no problem.

Okay...it's about 28 degree outside (it's night time)...very hot for night time. I'm going to go take a bath with my daddy now. He always holding me up so I don't fall, and my mommy is there to help wash me. I'm not sure when I can bath myself, but until I can stand for a few minutes, and walk and run...I think I'll have to depend on them for a bit longer.