We have a climber in the house!

Dear Vedant,

What you did today was so funny! Very unexpected too! You stood up on the stool, pulled yourself up to take something from a shelf. It was so cute! Although this means now we have to keep the stool away from shelves, tables and the kitchen.

But it was super cute, another way in which you are being independent.

Youtube Video
Love,
Amma

Mumma Mumma Mumma X n

Dear Vedant,

I wish i could record this voice of yours that rings "Mumma Mumma Mumma" all the time these days. It all started after our trip to Houston. I am not sure what changed except that I was there with you all the time. Papa stayed back in San Jose. It changed right from the flight. You went on and on. It wasn't Anurag, it was just you.

Just want to remember. It ain't amma, and almost everything is Mumma, including a passing car!, and dad too, which annoys him so much.

But to me, it is my world. you are.
love,
Amma. 

Swimming pool fun

Dear Vedant,

You love the water so. The first time I took you to the pool was in Houston, with Peddamma and Anurag. It was so much fun. You were splashing away like crazy. You did not want to get out of the water at all. You actually cried when I took you out after 45 minutes. The only thing that made you forget that was the option of doing "chap chap" in the tub, which is proxy for a bath! You water baby! True for an Aquarius!

We took you to the pool again this evening. We bought water guns too, you are too young to get the hang of them though. Had fun, but you were not as excited. Will take you next weekend now.

Chalo, sleep tight, love,
Amma

Life of the party

Dear Vedant,

This is about our visit to Rajesh Uncle, Roochi Aunty's house in May 2012. They live in San Ramon, ~45 mins drive. We went there with Vivek kaka. Chitra auntry, Anand Uncle and Sonali didi. It was a very nice day, the weather was gorgeous. We hung out in the backyard, dad made pani puri (very popular as you will learn soon). Roochi aunty made fabulous food - fultoo northie style, bahut maza aaya. Anyhow... what was really fun was you.... You became the life of the party.

Vedant hugging Sonali for a Picture

Chitra Aunty was taking pictures of all of us. You instinctively put your arm around Sonali and posed. It was so cute! All of us immediately let out a big sigh, awwww etc which puzzled you. This pic is so cute. This is the first time you did this, I will always remember.






You were jumping around, dancing to the bollywood music and just entertaining everyone. You also sat down in Elina's place, using her pillow for support, as if you are a little baby.


Stay this way my dear, stay happy.
love,
Amma/Mumma/Mummy

Other memorable pics from the day:

Aunty and Vedant's trip to Gymboree

 Dear Vedant,

Special day today! Aunty drove you to Gymboree for the first time. It was fun to see you guys off. I took a few pictures to remember the day and mostly to remember the masti you do with her.

Aunty has come a long way from the days she wasn't driving and not getting much support from her family. I am amazed by how she learnt to drive and got the license on her own. Rohini Aunty's mom made an eggless cake to celebrate. We were all happy and proud! All that is now becoming useful for us. Aunty took you to Gymboree in my car today. She is going to take your thrice a week. I am happy!
Youtube - http://youtu.be/h25LXVatQsg
I will write more later about the whole Daycare vs Homecare thingi.
Love,
Amma

Flying kisses and buh bye....

Dear Vedant,

I really wish I had a picture or a video would have been better. But I do remember and hopefully will recall when I read this.

Today, when Aunty was preparing to leave, you started waving bye bye to her and when we were at the door seeing her off you gave her a flying kiss. It was so cute.

One day I want to go to the studio with Aunty and take a picture of you and Aunty. She does so much for you, never lazy, never gets angry with you, always patient. We are really lucky to have her.

Good night sweetie, love,
Amma

Daddy and Vedant

Dear Vedant,

First off I gotta tell you, you are a Daddy's boy. It is almost annoying!! But you do love daddy so and he totally adores you. Here is a video of how you guys do roly poly. Sometimes I wonder why don't do that with me, and then you know you tried, I never actually liked it. Well, Amma does not like her hair being pulled :) What can I do!

Roly Poly
Anyway, a really cute video of daddy and baby,
lots of love,
Amma