First time to the dentist

We took Josh for the first time to the dentist, not because he needed it but we want him to get used to it. Other than checking it all out and heading straight to the computer, did was a champ. The dentist said he had great teeth thus far with good spacing.

Way to go Joshy. 

At 18 months

So what was Josh like as a toddler?  When you go to the mall or the Ocean World Aquarium, most kids would keep a watchful eye on their parents. You know, running like a kid runs but every now and again, looking back. Not Josh. He could care less where his parents are.  In fact, he runs up to complete strangers, holds his hands up begging to be lifted, in areas where we are no where to be seen yet, and offers a cuddle to anyone.  The bewildered victim, looks around for a parental approval or permission, hoping he might will not be accused of child theft, while a little blonde kid gives everyone a smile as big as can be. 

What else you ask?  Most toddlers, at least his crowd, are scared to death of the big fuzzy characters walking around theme parks greeting the guests. Again, not Josh. He loves them.  In fact, won't leave them alone even when they have moved on to other kids. The one who ends up tormented seems to be the stuffed character, not Josh. 

What's so funny about no?

Update:

How do you teach a child the meaning of the word NO?  

Don't put Mr. Bunny, your hands or anything else in the house in the toilet, it's not funny. 

But when you get a cheeky grin and a finger wag from the kid while he says Na, Na, Na, Na, you just wonder what you will find next... The TV remote or your iPhone perhaps?  Only time will tell but suggestions from the field are welcome. 

Joshy's first hospital visit

Joshy came down with a sever chest virus and cold that morphed into a mild pneumonia while I was in the US.  Mummy was so tired trying to take care of the J man and Bai Yaw was a tremendous help through it all. P

And once he was feeling better the personality just came back. 

Josh, where's your belly button?

Josh heads to the US with a quick stop in Japan

Josh headed over the US and Japan for the second time in his short 15 months.  This time was totally different than the first.  He walks, he talks and he wants to know everyone everywhere.  Note to any and all that are contemplating a 24 hour trip with a toddler...night flight!  When taking a day flight, he just wants to go see and the old bitties at AA just didn't want him to say hi to everyone in Economy class.  Yes, he was in J class or as Auntie Trace calls it, beautiful class.  Here are some pics of our time in Japan, Tampa FL and San Diego CA.

 

At the JAL Lounge in BKK.

With Grandpa Jerry playing the game - Where's your Belly Button.

Three generations of Hiltons

Josh in Carlsbad CA in his little Four Seasons robe.

The Flower Fields of Carlsbad.

At the beach in Carlsbad.

How much stuff can one family travel with?

Meeting the Urahamas in Tokyo.

What a beautiful view from the restaurant looking up at the Tokyo Tower.

Visiting Grandpa Jerry and Grannie Glen in Homosassa Springs FL.

Our Four Seasons pad in Carlsbad.

The San Diego Botanic Gardens in Encinitas CA.

Visiting Sally Stirnkorb at the Hilton Carlsbad Beach.

Josh has finally learned how to sleep in his Business Class seat on AA back to Narita.

Josh goes to Florida 2013

Josh made the trip over from Bangkok through Tokyo and finally arrived to Tampa. We hung at the beach for a couple of days at Treasure Island and now it's quality Grandpa Jerry and Grannie Glen time.

Go Joshie go!