Learning new skills.. Blocks.

Dear Vedant,

As a Mom, my dream is to see you become a wonderful person, a confident loving man. Every little day we take a small step towards that.

I loved the expression you had when you were able to put the blocks together the first time. It was amazing, so rewarding. What I loved the most was the content look in your eyes, in your face. So happy and relaxed.

This will remain very dear to me always.
Love,
Amma

Showing papa the new wall stickers

Dear Vedant,


I wanted to remember this thing you did on Monday, Aug 6. I am not sure of the date, but a few years from now it perhaps won't matter. It will be when you were 1.5 years old.

On a day that I worked from home, Aunty and I put up the transportation themed wall stickers. You loved them! They were trucks, cars, scooters and tractors. When dad came home that evening, you were tugging at his leg. Dad thought, as usual you wanted him to take you outside, to the park. I had a feeling you wanted to show him your new stickers and you did just that!

It was really cute to watch. Like you were communicating, sharing a part of your day with dad. Another milestone achieved, my baby boy, growing up.

Fabulous, yet scary, a little sad.
Lots of love,

Amma

Arshia?? Didi... Anshikka?? Babbbyyy...

Dear Vedant,

Today you did the cutest thing. I said Anshikka and you said "Babbbbyy". I then said Arshia and you said "Didiiii"! I had no idea you had all this figured out. It was really cute!

Arshia and Anshikka had come over to play on Saturday, here is a few pics of that day.

Love,
Amma

Fun with the Vaccuum

Dear Vedant,

It has been a while since I wrote to you. Life has been very busy since I returned from Singapore. The first weekend was just catching up with you, home and dad. After that we have been investing time (and money!) in home improvement. You will know all about this when you grow up.

Anyhow, this Sunday you went crazy playing with the Vaccuum, the small one at home. Here is short video that we made.
http://youtu.be/oPu3fH4fpm8

It was really fun to see you play for so long with something so boring! I plan to make vacuuming a part of your tasks when you grow up.

lots of love,
Amma

Chilling out with Papa

Dear Vedant,

These past few weeks you have been amazing to see. You and dad bonding each day. You were always a papa's boy but since my trip to Singapore, it is really awesome.

Here is a pic that Dad asked me to take of two of you. Not like dad to ask for too many pics (well, I do take them anyway).

always cherish this, love,
Amma.

Mornings spent with Aunty love

Dear Vedant,

I want you to remember the first things that happen when Aunty comes home at 8 am SHARP. Every day. For 1.5years now. It is amazing that she has never been late or called in sick.

These days the first fun thing you do with her is brush your teeth or as you would say "eeeeeeeeeee" with a wide grin. Here is a few pics of the two of you doing that.

You love being in water early in the morning and you look forward to this.

Love,
Amma

Be back soon my dear..

Dear Vedant,

This is the first time I have left you alone for 6 nights. I put you to bed myself on Sunday, before I left. It was hard to do this, I am thinking about you almost constantly. Every child I see, I think of you.

I know the time will go by fast and I am going to be with you on Saturday morning, and then I am going to spend my whole weekend, just being with you. Nothing else. Perhaps we will go to the zoo. Whatever, makes you happy. You be a good boy, listen to Papa, Aunty and Rohini aunty. They all know what is best for you.

When time comes, you will understand why this was important to me. Until then, hang tight my dear.  I am coming back soon.

With all my love,

Amma