Leon can count to 10 in German

(Leon = 19 1/2 month old)
So he can count to 10 in both languages now. He has fun with numbers. What I like most: He can nearly sing the alphabet! I have to post some new videos, but I'm really busy these days.

New words of Leon: G = German, V = Vietnamese

nackig (G = naked)
mu (V= cap)
muoi (V = salt)
xuong (V= down)
den (V = lamp/light)
Lampe (D= lamp)
men (V = blanket)
S-Bahn (G= city train)
almost all names of friends and relatives, but he can't pronounce the letters L
(this list is incomplete...I'll make up it in the next days.)

It's really cute to speak with him now, because he babbles all the time, tries to combine words. He can speak 2 word-sentences...and often he mixes German and Vietnamese (unfortunately but funny). Today Hubby dressed him and he said:"Hét nackig!" (not naked anymore). He is also a very good observer. His grandma wore a new chain some days ago. Leon greeted her, showed immediately at her chain and said:"Dep!" (V= Beautiful!). I think Hubby and my brother haven't noticed the chain so far...

Leon can almost count to 10

3 days ago Hubby and I started counting in Vietnamese from 1 to 10 in the hope that Leon recognizes that there are something like numbers. So far he just knows 1,2,3 as a countdown for actions like lifting him, starting playing something and so on. Guess what! Today he counted to 8 fluently! With some help to 10. I almost can't believe it. Children learn so fast!
Watch this video. I also uploaded it, 'cause Hubby wanted to see it. He's now on a business trip and misses a lot of Leon's progress.

It was very funny: While I was recording him for some seconds, he wanted to watch his video on my camera and didn't want to count anymore.



No, usually I don't let him playing with the screwdriver.

What's about his teeth?
He is getting 4 teeth at a time. 2 eye and 2 back teeth (underjaw). He doesn't have temperature, but often wants his soother. Altogether he has 15 teeth right now, but still doesn't chew enough. He'd love nothing better than to swallow his food whole!

Leon's pics and new words

Here are some latest pics of Leon:

He is so tired that he falls asleep on the couch.

His "sport-group"

He loves sliding.

Mommy doesn't allow me to eat muffins, but I've found it in Daddy's bag!

Mommy, when can we go out?

It's too hot in this clothes!

Every night before I go to bed I kiss my rocking lion good night.

And my dog, too.

I've learned this by watching Daddy!

New words of Leon for the last 6 weeks (these words he can say it on his own without anybody saying it to him):
G = German, V = Vietnamese

Nein! (G = no!) He can say that word already 5 1/2 weeks ago. I think I have to post "LeonsWords" more frequently.
Apfel (G = apple)
Paprika (G = paprika) One of this favourite words, cause he knows that it's difficult!
Pizza (G = pizza)
Danke! (G = Thank you!)
Bitte.
Vô! (V = Cheers!) Whenever he sees a glass, especially a wine glass, he says that. even if he knows the word for glass. I always correct him, but he laughs at me and says "vô!" even louder! It seems to be fun for him seeing adults clicking glasses.
Cá (V = fish)
Fisch (G = fish)
Bánh (V = cookie)
Keks (G = cookie)
Cà chua (V = tomatoe)
Vit (V = duck)
Ente (G = duck)
Buch (G = book)
doc (V = to read)
viet (V = to write/ pen)
Khóa (chia khóa V = house key) His favourite toy!
Baum (G = tree)
Nho (V = grapes)
Quan (V = pants)
Aó (V = shirt)
bay (V = to fly)
Aua! (G = Outch!)
Piek! (G = to prinkle) With "Pieker" he means a fork.
Gôí (V = pillow)
còn (V = there's something left (e.g. his milk))
hê´t (V = finished, empty)
all(e) (G = finished, empty)
con (V = I, me) If I show him a pic of him and ask in Vietnamese: "Who is it?" he answers in Vietnamese.
ich (G = I, me) If I show him a pic of him and ask in German: "Who is it?" he answers in German.
muong (V = spoon)
Té! (V = to fall) He says it to me as a warning, whenever I stand on a chair or ladder!
ABCD (in G or V almost the same)
Bye Bye!
Chào! (V = hello/ bye)

Leon, the bookworm

I like reading!

Must have a closer look. Is that really a dog?

Mummy, I've finished reading! I want my "ti" (soother).

New words of Leon:
ăn (eat), bánh mì (bread), vớ (socks), dầy (shoe), Schuh (german: shoe), cà phê (coffee), Kroko (german Krokodil: crocodile).
Apart from Mama (german: mommy) and Papa (german: daddy) he also says Mami and Papi (familiar form).
Bà Ngoại (grandma, but Ngoai is still difficult for him)
Teddy (gấu)
Vivi (his aunt, not vơ vơ anymore)
Lisa (his aunt)
Wau Wau (means dog)
Mio (Leons word for a cat)
mehr (german: more)
giúp (help)
Ja ja (german: yes, his favourite words!)
Hoppa ("Hoppe hoppe Reiter" is a famous nursery rhyme in Germany"...and is Leons word for to dandle)

old words:
Ba (Leons word for to have a bath)
Du (Leons word for to take a shower)

Now he understand almost everything I say. If I say something he tries to say it, too.

Neue Wörter, Steak

Leon kann seit einigen Tagen die Wörter "nha" (Haus) und "Tschüss!". Manchmal schafft er Tschüss richtig perfekt auszusprechen, manchmal heisst es nur Tshüt oder Tschü...
Leon und ich sind etwas kränklich, ich habe eine Seitenstrang-Angina und habe heute fast den ganzen Tag geschlafen, während Mama und Hub viel auf Leonchen aufgepasst haben.

Heute probierte ich wieder aus, Steaks zu braten. Wir haben gestern guten Rumpsteak gekauft, aber die Steaks gelingen einfach nicht so wie bei Blockhouse! Why??? Dabei habe ich mit Stoppuhr gebraten und hinterher noch 10 Min. bei 60 Grad ruhen lassen. Liegt es an der Fleischqualität? Ich kenne keine bessere Qualität als Rumpsteak aus Argentinien bei Metro!!!

Neue Wörter von Leon

Leonchen kann seit einer Woche: "heiß" und "nein nein nein" und schüttelt mit dem Kopf. Anwenden tut er beides nicht. Nur das MEHR-Zeichen macht er am besten, ständig wenn er was mehr will. "A" und den Kopf senken, um für etwas zu bitten tut er auch seit 2 Wochen, wenn ich es verlange. "Da" für danke sagt er automatisch, wenn er was bekommt. "Ba" für baden und "du" für duschen schon sehr sehr lange.
Der 1. Backenzahn kommt sehr langsam raus, ich sehe immer noch erst eine kleine Ecke, mehr nicht. Der arme, ist aber ganz schön tapfer und hat zum Glück kein Fieber.

Gestern habe ich die Geschenke für Vivi und Lisa fertig. Mal sehen, wie sie geworden sind. Bin erst um 6:30 Uhr ins Bett gegangen.