I'm pretty sure this surpasses the term puppy love. A couple of German children decided to skip doodling each other's names on their notebooks and set out to elope in Africa. And, they weren't about to skimp on any details. After devising a plan while their families celebrated New Year's Eve together, the kids packed all the marriage and honeymoon must haves — sunglasses, swimming trunks, a lilo, and a sibling!
The pair identified as Mika and Anna-Lena "are very much in love and decided to get married in Africa where it is warm, taking with them as a witness Anna-Lena's little sister, aged five," police spokesman Holger Jureczko told AFP.
The tykes took off while their parents slept and boarded a nearby tram en route to a central station where the tots could connect with another train to the airport. There, a security guard got suspicious and contacted police, who alerted the lovebirds' parents.
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The Obama girls started their new school, Sidwell Friends, yesterday. While most students don't ride to school in a motorcade flanked by the Secret Service, a mid-year transition can be difficult for any child. As Malia and Sasha move into their new digs, the White House, they will also be forging new friendships and getting familiar with their surroundings.
If your tot is adjusting to a new educational environment, help them along by hosting a party so they can get acquainted with their peers, reaching out to other parents in the PTA and keeping the lines of communication open in case your youngster wants to chat.
Now that the holidays have come to an end and 2009 is in full swing, celebrities are back to business as usual — which for some means more vacations and shopping. While Jennifer Garner awaits her new addition, Jessica Alba found joy at the park. From our favorite mamas to doting dads, check out what celebs and their lil ones were up to this past week.
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Today many mamas are celebrating their tot's return to the classroom, as some parents are anxious to get back into a routine after all the holiday hoopla.
Did you do a dance of joy as you saw your lil one off to school?
A new year and a toy box full of goodies. As if your kids didn't get enough gifts for the holidays, we've scoped out a few fun finds that will keep your tots occupied and out of mommy's hair!
Band Buddies: Rubber Band Ball Kit ($7). Put an end to sibling backseat wars with this kit filled with elastics. Moms can relax while their tykes' hands stay busy.
Pomegranate Baby Book ($70). This 24-page book is a keepsake full of memories with a display worthy design on the cover. The album includes an envelope for parents to tuck away treasures like baby's first hair clipping.
Plan Toys Balancing Cactus Game ($22). Made entirely of recycled materials, this Jenga for the younger set helps lil ones three and older learn to balance objects.
Molly N Me: Gel Tattoo Pens ($10). For the kid begging for body art and the mom who fears permanence, this pack of six gel pens is a good solution. Youngsters can doodle away and then wash their tats off.
Melissa & Doug Toolbox Fill and Spill ($20). Keep lil Mr. Fix It's busy while you're working on big projects around the house with this well equipped kit.
I'm pretty sure this surpasses the term puppy love. A couple of German children decided to skip doodling each other's names on their notebooks and set out to elope in Africa. And, they weren't about to skimp on any details. After devising a plan while their families celebrated New Year's Eve together, the kids packed all the marriage and honeymoon must haves — sunglasses, swimming trunks, a lilo, and a sibling!
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