Thursday, December 30, 2010
Friday, December 24, 2010
Signs of growing up
- looking at the door when someone opens it
- laughing loudly
- greeting people with a smile and some gurgling sounds
- falling asleep on his own without having to be rocked to sleep in someones arms
- realizing that all his clothes are suddenly shrinking super fast and that he needs new clothes almost immediately
- when he doesn't cry too much while getting vaccinated
- keeps himself engaged without wanting / demanding to be surrounded by people all the time
- is particular about his things - has to be put to sleep on his little mattress and wrapped up in his gold-spot / Popeye blankets
- expresses likes and dislikes very clearly: spat out a spoonful of formula that we're trying to introduce him to, eagerly licked some honey off my finger and kept sucking my finger till the sweetness was gone, demands to be kept warm and will keep screaming until we make him wear a sweater / wrap him up in a blanket
- long conversations and an increasing vocab - aaaa, oooo, aagoo, tedbaded, deessss, pphhbbt, phrrrr, mmmmm, mannan, angeya, ummmemmemm
- lots of drool!
In 2 days time, Tiny will be 3 months old! Yayyyy....first milestone! :D
- laughing loudly
- greeting people with a smile and some gurgling sounds
- falling asleep on his own without having to be rocked to sleep in someones arms
- realizing that all his clothes are suddenly shrinking super fast and that he needs new clothes almost immediately
- when he doesn't cry too much while getting vaccinated
- keeps himself engaged without wanting / demanding to be surrounded by people all the time
- is particular about his things - has to be put to sleep on his little mattress and wrapped up in his gold-spot / Popeye blankets
- expresses likes and dislikes very clearly: spat out a spoonful of formula that we're trying to introduce him to, eagerly licked some honey off my finger and kept sucking my finger till the sweetness was gone, demands to be kept warm and will keep screaming until we make him wear a sweater / wrap him up in a blanket
- long conversations and an increasing vocab - aaaa, oooo, aagoo, tedbaded, deessss, pphhbbt, phrrrr, mmmmm, mannan, angeya, ummmemmemm
- lots of drool!
In 2 days time, Tiny will be 3 months old! Yayyyy....first milestone! :D
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| one of my fav pics |
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| sticking his tongue out at the camera! |
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Puttu Brahmana
Well, some fancy dressing mood this morning and this is what happened! :) Didn't have the traditional panche-shalya (Dhoti) to complete the look.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Playthings
Tiny is alost 3 months old now. He can see clearly, recognizes familiar people, voices and places, loves to see anything new and colourful, grasps things that come close to his hand, laughs out loud, curls his lower lip to make a perfect crying-face, catches hold of my manglsutra and pulls himself up(!!!), rolls down from the lap, turns over when am holding him in my arms and kuchiku-wuchiku-kissy-wissy him and so much more.
So, while at the mall recently, shopping for sweaters for him, I wanted to buy some toys for the little thing. I saw some small micro bead turtles and frogs and dogs. Tempted, I picked up one animal each, tossed 2 sweaters into the shopping bag and went to the counter for billing. Somehow, when shown the bill, I calculated and re-calculated and checked the items and asked the fellow to check the prices properly. I realized that the finger-sized toys were priced at an obnoxious Rs 499 each!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Promptly and shamelessly, I picked out all the toys and placed them where I'd picked them up from. I attracted some strange looks from others in the store. I didn't care. It just doesn't make sense spending about Rs 2000 on 4 teeny-weeny stuffed toys for a 3-month old infant who doesn't even know what he is looking at. Also somehow nothing can justify spending so much on toys. Little kids get bored of stuff very quickly, they throw them around break them, spill stuff on them and what not. So when something simpler and less expensive can entertain them just as much, why not. Here are a few things that have Tiny's attention, make him laugh and play by himself four hours together.
So, while at the mall recently, shopping for sweaters for him, I wanted to buy some toys for the little thing. I saw some small micro bead turtles and frogs and dogs. Tempted, I picked up one animal each, tossed 2 sweaters into the shopping bag and went to the counter for billing. Somehow, when shown the bill, I calculated and re-calculated and checked the items and asked the fellow to check the prices properly. I realized that the finger-sized toys were priced at an obnoxious Rs 499 each!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Promptly and shamelessly, I picked out all the toys and placed them where I'd picked them up from. I attracted some strange looks from others in the store. I didn't care. It just doesn't make sense spending about Rs 2000 on 4 teeny-weeny stuffed toys for a 3-month old infant who doesn't even know what he is looking at. Also somehow nothing can justify spending so much on toys. Little kids get bored of stuff very quickly, they throw them around break them, spill stuff on them and what not. So when something simpler and less expensive can entertain them just as much, why not. Here are a few things that have Tiny's attention, make him laugh and play by himself four hours together.
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| With his kangaroo skull cap! |
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| His FAVOURITE fruit bear & strawberry towel |
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| Yes those are some red leaves that Tiny is staring at. |
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| Some colourful pieces of cloth tied to a white string. He just loves looking at this :) |
Tiny's day(s) out
So far, Tiny has visited a mall, an art and furniture exhibition at Nehru Centre, gone saree shopping by auto and to a relatives place to visit another great grandmother and of course several visits to the hospital!!! I must say, when not at home, he's such a well-behaved baby. No crying fits, no crankiness, nothing. Just a calm, gentle little fellow who even spares onlookers a few of his precious precious smiles!
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| One of the rare Mamma-baby photos! Taken at the art exhibition on 12 Dec |
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| Fast asleep at J-aunty's house: Taken on 19 Dec |
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
A special bond
Tiny is the only lucky one in our family enjoy the loving company of his great grandmother (my grandmother). Like I mentioned in one of my posts, my g'dad passed away a few hours before Tiny was born..almost like making way for a new life. So Tiny holds an important place in my g'mom's heart and they share a special bond! She is just so amazing with him. The way she hold him, sings him to sleep, plays with him..just everything! Almost like they understand each other. They communicate in a way no one else understands.
At 79 years of age, I can easily say that my grand mom has seen the best and the worst that life has to offer. She has lost children, gone through multiple miscarriages before she gave birth to a healthy child. Then came difficulties of all kinds. She sailed through the toughest of storms without as much as wincing. She developed severe arthritis almost 22 years ago and now doesn't know what it is like to be free of any pain. Despite this, she has much much more energy than any of her daughters or even grand children! She still has so much enthusiasm for life and has only improved with time. She tries out the latest recipes so that her grand children enjoy what she cooks, she hand stitches fashionable bags similar to the ones that cost hundreds of rupees in retail stores, makes sure that her gifts to people are all handmade and full of love and affection.
Because of her severe arthritis, she finds it difficult to walk around inside the house, let alone going out. I don't remember when she last went out of town. Tatha was unwell for almost 3 months before he passed away on 25 Sep and all she said was " I've been preparing myself for this for almost 2 years now, but didn't imagine it would all get over so soon!" And when Tiny was born the next day, she called to congratulate me. My mom told her that i was in tears and that I didn't have the courage to speak to her..she said 'This is not the time to mourn over what has passed by..it is a time to rejoice and celebrate the arrival of a brand new life'. She also decided to travel all the way to Mumbai to join in the celebrations and also because she couldn't wait for 5 long months to see Tiny for the first time.
In my opinion, she is the strongest woman i have ever known. Hats off to her! I love you Ajji :)
I am so happy Tiny has an opportunity to know my grand mother. May he grow up to know the amazing woman that she is and learn to respect and care for elders.
At 79 years of age, I can easily say that my grand mom has seen the best and the worst that life has to offer. She has lost children, gone through multiple miscarriages before she gave birth to a healthy child. Then came difficulties of all kinds. She sailed through the toughest of storms without as much as wincing. She developed severe arthritis almost 22 years ago and now doesn't know what it is like to be free of any pain. Despite this, she has much much more energy than any of her daughters or even grand children! She still has so much enthusiasm for life and has only improved with time. She tries out the latest recipes so that her grand children enjoy what she cooks, she hand stitches fashionable bags similar to the ones that cost hundreds of rupees in retail stores, makes sure that her gifts to people are all handmade and full of love and affection.
Because of her severe arthritis, she finds it difficult to walk around inside the house, let alone going out. I don't remember when she last went out of town. Tatha was unwell for almost 3 months before he passed away on 25 Sep and all she said was " I've been preparing myself for this for almost 2 years now, but didn't imagine it would all get over so soon!" And when Tiny was born the next day, she called to congratulate me. My mom told her that i was in tears and that I didn't have the courage to speak to her..she said 'This is not the time to mourn over what has passed by..it is a time to rejoice and celebrate the arrival of a brand new life'. She also decided to travel all the way to Mumbai to join in the celebrations and also because she couldn't wait for 5 long months to see Tiny for the first time.
In my opinion, she is the strongest woman i have ever known. Hats off to her! I love you Ajji :)
I am so happy Tiny has an opportunity to know my grand mother. May he grow up to know the amazing woman that she is and learn to respect and care for elders.
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| My grandmother decorating Tiny's cradle for his naming ceremony |
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Growing up fast
Tiny has stepped into his 3rd month now. So much has changed. Its almost like I have to get to know him all over again.
His signals are as confusing as he is. Earlier we had figured out which cry was for what, so it was becoming a little simpler. Now he's outsmarted us. He cries the same way for hunger, sleep, stomach pain and God knows what else. So we take much longer to pacify him and by the time we figure out what it is that is bothering him, he's exhausted himself and the throat goes sore. Its amazing how such a small fellow has so much energy to cry so loudly, for so long and so many times a day. Phew..it's exhausting to say the least. There are times when he's so tired because of the endless crying that he just falls asleep..leaving us in tears.
His signals are as confusing as he is. Earlier we had figured out which cry was for what, so it was becoming a little simpler. Now he's outsmarted us. He cries the same way for hunger, sleep, stomach pain and God knows what else. So we take much longer to pacify him and by the time we figure out what it is that is bothering him, he's exhausted himself and the throat goes sore. Its amazing how such a small fellow has so much energy to cry so loudly, for so long and so many times a day. Phew..it's exhausting to say the least. There are times when he's so tired because of the endless crying that he just falls asleep..leaving us in tears.
Now, I won't be unfair and talk only about the crying. There's so much more that has changed. He smiles like a toothless angel. it just makes me forget everything else and want to hug him tight! He responds when he is spoken to. He's so much more playful now a days....he's learnt new games and keeps himself entertained when he is not cranky. He can hold his neck straight and steady for a longer while and is easier to carry. He loves to look out of the window. He's grown taller and doesn't fit into my mom's lap also. He follows sounds and objects very keenly. Keeps himself fit and active by practicing cycling, swimming and boxing...if he continues with the same dedication, am sure he'll win a few medals for the country!!!! He has started blowing spit bubbles and makes adorable gurgling sounds. He's developing the most adorable dimples on either side of his mouth, within his smile lines. When i carry him, he digs his face into my shoulder and finds a cozy spot between my neck and shoulder and falls asleep there. He closes his fists in a funny way, with the thumb stuck between the index and middle fingers (notice it in the pic below).
And the best part is that he has started recognizing me!!!! he quietens down when I carry him, turns to look at me when he hears my voice, smiles at me at times.
Taken on 26 Nov 2010!
And the best part is that he has started recognizing me!!!! he quietens down when I carry him, turns to look at me when he hears my voice, smiles at me at times.
Happy 2nd month Birthday!
Note: Old Draft!!!
Well, the wishes are belated :(. Yesterday, Tiny completed 2 months..60 days since he changed our lives for ever. He looks all grown up now. He's at his best behavior when we have guests at home or when we go out, almost like he's been taught to behave himself!
And to mark the day, he rolled over first thing in the morning. His birthday gift to all of us. Here's Tiny, lying on his tummy, stuck, and showing off his chubby, dimpled bottoms. Ummmmmaaaahhh!
Well, the wishes are belated :(. Yesterday, Tiny completed 2 months..60 days since he changed our lives for ever. He looks all grown up now. He's at his best behavior when we have guests at home or when we go out, almost like he's been taught to behave himself!
And to mark the day, he rolled over first thing in the morning. His birthday gift to all of us. Here's Tiny, lying on his tummy, stuck, and showing off his chubby, dimpled bottoms. Ummmmmaaaahhh!
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