more Chinese New Year photos

Adam and Uncle Peter

As requested, a photo with a better view of Naomi's outfit. Here she is with PoPo, Adam, and Aunt Maria.

Adam has always had a special affinity for Aunt Leela. Adam made a special point of asking her to come play with him. They worked on identifying Mahjong tiles, I think.

Thanks Laws, for the photos. I'm not sure whether it was Kat or Uncle Peter who took this one. I'm sorry I didn't bring my own camera but sometimes it's that *one more thing* that'll drive you nuts trying to go anywhere with both kids.

Psst. Don't tell Adam.

There's a love triangle in this house: Adam, Naomi, and Olga. Olga is Adam's lovey, or "transitional object," and formerly known as "The Seal."

Adam and Olga in November

Whenever Naomi can get her hands on The Seal, she treats her exactly the same way as Adam did at this age. She clutches her, carries her around with her, and pauses frequently to lay herself down on her, as if she were a pillow. Of course, this treachery is discouraged and Olga is the one thing that Adam is never obliged to share. We've also had some success introducing a different lovey to Naomi. The faceless organic cotton doll that Kevin and Susanna brought Naomi from California is de rigueur at bedtime. We're calling hir, "The Jester." I think ze'll stand up to the washer/dryer a lot better than Olga does. Pictures of The Jester to come soon. or someday. y'know. eventually.

UPDATE, May 10th: Naomi and Olga caught on film: