Small reunion party

Went to Shinjuku for a gathering with friends from junior high who were living in Tokyo. Had to feed Tonchan first, and was late for about 30 min, but could make it OK. Great to catch up with some old faces, especially we had 2 new comers joined from this time since we started this gathering for about 4 years now.

Move to da Noa's Ark

Big day, the move. It always amazes me the techniques of movers, how lightly they carry furniture.
This time, they had 3 people, started 9, ended around 4 in the afternoon, without lunch. They had another move to work on after ours. Crazy.

ふくれ菓子

ふくれ菓子
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Went to Aiiku Hispital for her BCG vaccination. She looked curious why the other babies were crying, still didn't know what was waiting for her. This is the only beginning of series of vaccination.

Went to word's health care center for 4-month consultation. Her weight is 6,780g, and height 61.3cm. She's growing steadily. Met with Sana and her parents there too.

About the consultation - they give you advise on the safety, baby food, and mental health that you'll need to know of for the next phase of baby crawling, but it was soooo boring. Other mothers weren't really paying attention but busy chatting with the other mother friends. I was distracted by a wig that one of the women waring for the entire time.....

The most of the Japanese people, well, general Japanese people aren't usually very good at giving presentation. They just read the materials. Especially it comes to the government employees, they just do what they're told to do. I felt my tax money is a little bit wasted....

食後

食後
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Watching The Simpson's after dinner.

ALMOST...

ALMOST...
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She's been practicing turning over, and today, while I was distracted something else, she was on her stomach, quietly, and looking around, enjoying the different view.

PRACTICE

PRACTICE
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She started practicing roll over a couple of days ago, and now she can round on her head.

青山墓地

青山墓地
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Went to Aoyama cemetery for walk. It was sunny and really warm. Saw some groups of people for preparing HANAMI (cherry blossom watch party), mostly freshmen, as it's commonly said that's their first job joining the company. I used to think what a crappy job it is for them, but now I think it's a good excuse to send them out, as most of them are not fully capable of doing their jobs yet (usually the most of the Japanese freshmen start OJT after joining the company.). Or, it's part of the training. Well, I missed the chance, as I've never worked in a traditional Japanese company....

Mmm...

Mmm...
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Found these baby shirts at Roppongi Hills. Was debating to myself if I buy it or not....so tempting....

散歩

散歩
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It was really warm today, 23C, and took a walk up to Roppongi Hills. Saw cherry blossom in full bloom while walking. Spring is certainly here.

青山墓地

青山墓地
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Went to check out cherry blossom at Aoyama cemetery. Not quite in the full bloom yet, but, if the weather will keep being this warm, it should be by the end of this week.

TODAY'S LUNCH

TODAY'S LUNCH
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Meeting after the Touch Care Class

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The member gathered at Yuuka's residence for discussion after the class how their mothers performed the massage on them, while their mothers were talking over coffee and sweets. Here's another photo from the meeting.

Touch Care Class at Aiiku Hospital

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Went to Touch Care Class at Aiiku Hospital this afternoon. Here's the member of babies waiting for the demonstration of the Touch Care massage done by their own mothers.

とりあえず舐める

とりあえず舐める
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ブランケット

ブランケット
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She's into pulling stuff these days, and is busy pulling and biting this blanket today.

あきちゃんと

あきちゃんと
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Aki came over for lunch, showed up with branch of plum flower and a bottle of vino rosso for celebration of Hinamatsuri, the girls festival. Chikage got Osh Kosh baby carrier from her, which matches to her overall.

お友達

お友達
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Sana and Yuuka came over with their mothers to have lunch at Kurodas. Babies were touching (or smacking...?) each other, looks like checking the other small human beings.

CARD FROM MARI-SAN

CARD FROM MARI-SAN
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Aunt Mari sent a card to Chikage for her first HINAMATSURI. The card plays Hinamatsuri song AND the paper lantern illuminate.