Oscar does Angkor

Well, firstly Happy Christmas! Oscar had a fab one with loads of presents (thanks to those who sent cards & prezzies, much appreciated), and Matt had his annual cooking turn with a range of stuffings and a bit of roast chicken on the side.

As you know, we all went to Cambodia earlier this month, to check out the awesome temple complex of Angkor. It was an amazing experience. Some of these temples are over 1,000 years old, but you're allowed to climb all over them pretty much to your heart's content.

Luckily, Matt had been before, so he looked after Oscar while I explored by myself. But the times that we did go to the temples together, Oscar had a whale of a time! Firstly, there was the transport: you can travel around the area by tuktuk. Much better than being cooped up in a car! Oscar liked to feel the breeze in his hands:



Then there was the hotel breakfast:



And then the actual temples, which Oscar could run around in like a big ancient adventure playground, playing hide and seek, clambouring around and generally getting thoroughly dirty.





All in all, a wonderful trip!

For more Oscar pics in Angkor: http://www.pbase.com/sylviewaudby/december_2009

For Sylvie's pics of Angkor: http://pbase.com/sylviewaudby/angkor

Count Oscar-la!

This video is so cute. Oscar's speaking has come on leaps and bounds since his holiday in the UK.

Granddaddy

Oscar has just said goodbye to his granddaddy who came to Thailand for a short visit. We had some great meals. The above pic was taken with Uncle Foz too at one of Oscar's favourite restaurants (plenty of space to wander around, plenty of places to explore, plenty of food he likes) Cabbages & Condoms.



Keith brought with him Knapford Station - which is a key stop along the Sodor network as any Thomas fan will tell you. Oscar and dad had fun putting it together and were most pleased with their handiwork. Then Keith helped Oscar lay down some tracks. I really like the photo below - there's a disarming similarity in the postures of grandfather and grandson!



Looking forward to seeing you all soon: less than 2 weeks now!

***more breaking news*** Did Oscar say a porkie pie?***

Oscar knows that one of the things that is sure to get my immediate attention is the clean up of any poo he's done.

But on two occasions today, Oscar has told me: "Got poo poo." Neither times turned out to be true. Of course, we could put this down to Oscar merely flexing his increased vocabulary... but as he made these claims firstly in his cot (when he didn't want to be in his cot) and secondly while I was on the computer (and he wanted my attention), I'm beginning to think Oscar is fast learning the art of telling porkie pies. Uh oh.

Oscar's Carmen Miranda impression

This video is so cute, and one of the few instances of Oscar actually keeping something on his head. It reminds me of those 1940s starlets who had big headwraps, like Carmen Miranda though we'd have to add some tutti frutti for full effect!

You'll also note the four rubber fishes which he religiously plops into his bathtub every evening. And yes, he is still using a bathtub even though there isn't much room now.

By the way, Oscar now weighs 12.85 kg. He's losing some of the toddler-chubbiness now :(

***BREAKING NEWS***OSCAR SAYS FULL SENTENCE

Unfortunately no video evidence, but Oscar, demanding more crisps, said very clearly and without prompting "Gimme more".

With an additional "please" (said with prompting), Oscar got his request.

Watch out, there's an ewok about!

Well, if you're a fan of Star Wars, you'll know what I mean. On the other hand, it could be an uncanny resemblance to a Franciscan monk...