Hakushima Gang

Close to our apartment is a park so Archie and I (Aiko) go there almost everyday to see our ‘Hakushima Park gang’ and of course to try and make Archie tired!

Archie already seems to have a girlfriend or maybe girlfriends?!? His current favourite is called Lin-chan who is super- active girl and they are getting on very well.

Usually Lin-chan follows Archie wherever he goes and tries to copy everything although this sounds like Archie is the stronger character but, in fact, he is not. He is the one who often ends up crying - not just because of Lin-chan but also by most other children.

Come on Son! grow up! but he is only one year and 8months…

Here are two picture of Lin-chan and Archie together- One having some time chilling on the bench and the other when Archie is escorting Lin-chan to the next game- or maybe she is pushing him!

Although sometimes children plays together, most children at Archie’s age are quite happy to play individually or with their own mum. Archie's current craze is kicking the ball which is his own word is called 'dudu' and he would rather do this than go on the swings or play in the sandpit...

A lot of mothers are surprised that he kicks very strongly and correctly every time. Yes, of course his very proud dad is teaching him everyday to make him future England football player!!!- or perhaps for Japan? John??