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Alexander is now standing up right completely on his own way better than ever before. Over the last few days, all three of us here—Lena, her mom, and myself—independently witnessed how Alexander was standing up without holding on to anything, … Continue reading →

We’ve been training Alexander to wave us пока-пока (good bye) as we leave for work each morning. As we are getting dressed by the entrance door, we would wave one hand at him and repeat пока-пока. At first, he just stared … Continue reading →

Our San’kin, who is still very small—he is only 11 months old—already knows what he wants and likes. When you think about it, how does he know? I guess, I am still getting used to the idea that such a … Continue reading →

A day after the Halloween party at my work, we once again dressed up in our matching Halloween costumes of a sailor, sailor’s honey, and a cute monkey, and attended an annual costumed party at our friend’s place in Somerville, … Continue reading →

In a recent post I had already talked about the upcoming Halloween celebration at my work. This year all 3 of us attended the event, and we had themed costumes: I went as a sailor, Lena as a sailor’s honey, … Continue reading →

Today Alexander turned 11 months! Only 1 month away from his first birthday! Over the last month, Alexander has polished his standing-upright skills. He loves standing, and can sometimes stand without holding on to anything. If his attention is distracted … Continue reading →

The moment I saw Sankin this evening when I came home from work, I noticed he was wearing something I have not seen before. Little knit booties! With little cute ties! His grandma Luba made those for him. They looked … Continue reading →

Alexander said his first, and most important word: mama, exactly one month ago today. Since then, I’ve been coaching him to say another, almost equally important word: papa, but he’s been resistant… he’d make all kinds of noises, sometimes even … Continue reading →