That's better!
Aug. 19th, 2008 | 11:28 am
This is rather new. Whenever Ulyana accomplishes something, she says in a really emphatic manner: "That's better!"
Saw a picture of herself at Sue and Steve's house. Started jumping around excitedly: That's MEEEEEEEEEE, that's MEEEEEEEEE!!!!"
Told her we are going to the Isle of Man soon. Put her to bed. Ulyana calls for me:
"Mummy, I want a drink!" OK, gave her a drink.
"Mummy, I want to get out!"
Me: "What for?"
"Wanna go to the Isle of Man!!!"
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See you later and tea with the Ambassador
Aug. 11th, 2008 | 01:41 pm
Yesterday we met Alison's friend at her house who just happened to be Her Majesty's Ambassador to Kosovo on his way there. Ulyana was not phased and served him pretend tea in toy cups and plastic cakes on toy plates. We are moving up in society, clearly!
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Про какашки...
Aug. 11th, 2008 | 11:08 am
Ульяна все помнит! Утром рассказывает про прошлый день. Чем заняты мысли ребенка?
С утра пораньше крик из комнаты: "Мама, мамаааааааааааааааааа!!!!!!" Я бросаюсь туда полусонная.
Ульяна, уже спокойнее, но все равно очень оживленная: "Мама, я вчера покакала мААААААленькую какашку на горшок!!!!" Занавес.
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Радость!!!
Aug. 5th, 2008 | 03:16 pm
Ульяна пошла в туалет утром. Усадила себя поудобнее и с огромной белозубой улыбкой (я полусонная смотрю одним глазом) заявила: "Будет ХОРОШОООО!!! Будет радость!!!!!" (Видимо у меня).
Я не могу!
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my little Terry
Jul. 27th, 2008 | 10:48 pm
At the nursery when we come in she normally announces what the weather is like, not always accurately, I might add, as she seems to prefer saying "It is raining!"
She amazes me every day, as she clearly has her own ideas and thoughts at the age. She can be very thoughtful, and if I crash out on the floor or sofa for a little snooze next to her whilst she is playing, she makes a point of bringing a blanket to cover me up (sometimes her doll's one) and asks in a funny solicitous voice "Is it all right?". She can be quite wicked too, and tears the duvet off me in the morning with a demand to get up NOW! Not unlike Terry, I might add!
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"у кого есть хвост"
Jul. 22nd, 2008 | 08:24 pm
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Mummy, don't cry...
Jul. 22nd, 2008 | 10:20 am
The other day I read something that made me burst into tears, completely involuntarily. Ulyana rushed up to me and said, stroking my leg soothingly, "Mummy, don't cry..." (in English, for some reason). That made me go even more, so she went downstairs and brought me a bottle of water: "Drink, Mummy?". I had to laugh! Where did she learn this? She can be so sweet and cuddly and yet, she has a very stubborn streak and a bit of temper. I guess, she is like Terry in so may ways and for that I am grateful.
When we go to Tesco, there is a Bob the Builder ride at the entrance. Upon approaching she starts conditioning me to the idea of a ride by chanting in a VERY loud voice: "Bob the Builder, can we fix it, Bob the Builder yes we CAN!"
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Горшок
Jul. 14th, 2008 | 10:52 pm
Любит писать на горшок, хотя не всегда еще выходит. Когда садится, говорит с глубоким вздохом: "Будет ХОРОШООООООО!!!!!!!!!!" Если съходит, заявляет с умилением и гордостью: "Я пописЯла!"
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Love is all around...
Jul. 14th, 2008 | 10:44 pm
Ulyana, upon me collecting her from Jean: "I love my mummy!!!" Big cuddle and squeals of delight. Earlier today told Jean "I love nana". Jean: "What about Maurice?" Ulyana: "Lovely Maurice!" and cuddled his leg.
Ulyana drops a book on my toe, I scream with pain. Ulyana leaning hastily down:"I kiss it better!". Had to stop her though..Didn't seem right..
Looking at Terry's picture: "It's Papa Terrushenka!" She has not started to ask questions yet though...very soon, I think.
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Removing obstacles
Jun. 30th, 2008 | 10:54 am
Yesterday we went to visit Jean, who looks after Ulyana on Mondays whilst I work. After a short while Ulyana demanded to watch CBeebies, which I refused, as we really came for a chat and a bit of interaction (of which there was plenty). After a few minutes (presumably working out a plan in her little head) Ulyana innocently said "Mummy, go to work!" Clearly, Jean was seen as less of an obstacle on the way to watching CBeebies! Can't believe a 2 year old is so cunning!
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О предпочтениях...
Jun. 6th, 2008 | 11:00 pm
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Further to the below...
Jun. 6th, 2008 | 10:57 pm
It was even more hysterical when the praise below was addressed to a friend of male gender (luckily it was NOT for doing the same thing though, but just for finishing his meal, I think): "Good Girl, Maurice!"
Also, recently, out of the blue, stroking my arm reassuringly and looking at me with encouragement - "It's all right, mama!"
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At least I am getting there...
May. 16th, 2008 | 01:30 pm
This morning I went to the bathroom accompanied by Her Highness as usual. In an attempt to encourage her to do her business on the toilet I show her an example. When I stand up, Ulyana looks eagerly at the results and cries out in her best "parental encouragement" voice: "Good Girl, Mummy!!!" I collapse in hysterics and she follows.
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Практика
May. 14th, 2008 | 01:37 pm
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Красота!!!
May. 14th, 2008 | 01:23 pm
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Как не надо воспитывать детей и другое
May. 5th, 2008 | 10:11 pm
Сегодня я наорала на ребенка, потому что не слушался; потом разревелась, потому что стало ее жалко и от чувства вины. Ульяна не растерялась - сжала мое лицо обеими ручками: "Ой, какие слезки!!!" и давай мне салфеткой нос утирать! Короче, с ней не пропадешь.
Проснулась любовь к "Бурашке-Бурашке" (Чебурашке). Теперь подсела на мультики с ним.
У нас новая игра - прятки. Ульяна прячется за занавеской или в постели под одеяло. Заслышав мои шаги, начинает повизгивать от восторга и предвкушения, приговоривая "It's coming, it's coming!" ("Оно идет", типа). Вообще пока смешение грамматических родов. Хотя, многое говорит правильно - например, множественное число часто: "много бабоЧЕК".
Увидела страуса по телевизору. Я спрашиваю: "Это кто?" - "Утка!"
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Уменьшительно-ласкательное
Apr. 21st, 2008 | 09:38 pm
Сегодны пришла ее забирать от Jean, она ко мне целоваться: "Люблю!". Это бескорыстно. Еще лезла целоваться и гладила меня по руке на днях с умоляющим взглядом и со словами: "Печенье, мама.."
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Люди
Apr. 21st, 2008 | 09:31 pm
Ульяна частенько тут у нас в округе оглядывается по сторонам и говорит с неподдельным недоумением в голосе, разводя при этом руками: "Люди!?!?!". Типа где они все? У нас и правда нет тут нафиг никого на улицах. Все по своим норкам сидят.
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Предложения
Apr. 17th, 2008 | 12:42 pm
Ульяна заговорила полными предложениями, например, забралась за руль машины: "Я веду машину!". Немного беспокоит, что большинство русских предложений она начинает с "I wanna.. " и потом по-русски, или же "It's... "
Когда видит что-то большое, говорит с придыханием и необычайным удивлением в голосе: "Огромный!!!!!"
Купили новые резиновые сапоги. Я в магазине еле уговорила их примерить. Утром идем в десткий сад - Ульяна за сапоги - "Я примеряю!!"
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опять смешение языков!
Apr. 8th, 2008 | 03:52 pm
"Я плейю!" По крайней мере, ребенок учится глагольным формам!
Еще: "Откуда, говорю, у тебя такая кофточка?" - "Мама подарила!"
Каждое утро: "Мама, мама, вставай, пойдем зубик чистить!"
Увидела себя на фотографии: "Это Ульяшенка!" - Я: "Ты моя красавица!" - Ульяна: "Гы!!!" и улыбается во весь рот!
