Emotions and Expressions!

While I was just getting used to your expressions you surprised me with your FIRST bout of emotions.

Here is the narrative for posterity.

We went to watch a play (more about that later). On the way to venue you slept in the car. Once we reached the venue, we were joined by Padma Masi's family and Mahi was along. When you woke up you were very queit and low key. I safely attributed this to your sleepiness.

We reached inside and the play started. On a chair ahead of us Aarush Dada and Mahi were standing and watching the play. You came to my lap and very slowly asked me " Aarush majha shi ka nahi bolet?" Why is Aarush not speaking to me?

I was zapped. It was only then I realised you were feeling insecure because Aarush was bonding with Mahi and you were somehow left out.
I told you that it is not that he is not talking to you, it is just that you are not trying to play with them. After that you were somewhat happy.
I really like that you confided in me and you could express how you were feeling.

Princess, I am enjoying being a part of your growing up.

The Unprompted Expressions!

Mumma, I love you...

Thank you Mumma , Thank you Mumma

Mujhe tumhari yaad aa rahi thi.

Office mat jao, please office mat jao.

Tum dus minute mein aa jana.

Thodi der mein chale jana, thik hai?

Mujhe tumhare pass aana tha isliye main ro raha tha :(

Mumma, Main sundar bachha hoon!

Meri  taraf muh karke so jao.
Mujhe tumhare haath per sona hai...

You dont need any prompting or help to express yourself in words anymore..

Its awesome.. I loving talking to you Princess!!!

My Performance Appraisal

What kind of Mother am I ?

In this world Princess only you have a right to answer that..
I wish one day before I die, I get to know your answer..

Love
Mumma.

I am a certified paranoid mother

It has been quiet some time that I have been told by various people in life that I am over sensitive and extra caring mother who is determined to raise a disciplined and civilized daughter.

I never paid heed to any of this till today. Today I have realised mysef that I am utterly paranoid over-sensitive mother. How else can one explain the panic attack I got after listening to the news that you have lice in your hair.
Spent 15 minutes, cursing myself for being a careless mother, talked to 3 friends about the problem in hand and am still restless..

Yes Princess you have a mother like that....

May God be with you!

I am very sorry

This is the first time I broke a promise made to you, Princess! and this is really killing me.
I promised that you will come back to Mumbai and meet Aarush dada and you missed your train.
I promised i will get a new ticket but again tickets couldnt be booked.

Today when I called you were so sad and quiet that it broke my heart.

Princess I will always remember these days and make sure that this doesn't happen again.
May God gives me strength to keep this promise always..

Mumma is very sorry princess!

the happennings

Last few weeks there have been no updates here, since both of us were busy.
While.you were busy in entertaining people in Pinki aaka's wedding ceremony and mumma was busy in office.
Then both of us got very busy in welcoming the new member of our family chota baby, Adwait.

The first remark you made after looking at him was " kitna chotu hai". You played the role of didi very nicely.
Helping in his oil massage, changing his cloths etc. trying to take him in your lap, singing him lullabuys.

mama . mami and nani were very impressed by your eating habits and disciplined manners. Mumma got a good scolding from mami so being harsh on you. So mumma has decided to be more polite and soft with you now onwards.

Those 10 days we were together, I just didnt feel like coming back to office.
Missing you a lot princess, come back soon!

Compassion - A new emotion

This deewali, you have given Mumma a very nice gift. You learnt to be compassionate. I was upset and miserable which lead to tears which I couldn't hide. First you thought it was your fault, so you readily said sorry and tried calming me down. Later, when you were sure there is something grave, you wiped my tears and gave me a tight hug. You tried making me talk about this by asking " Kay jhala , tula lagla ka" ?

The way I felt when you wiped my tears with your little hand and consoled me, is something I cannot explain in words. I am very happy to find a new companion.

Thanks Princess for showing me the brighter side of life!

Talent at Three

1. Preempting the sentences of mumma aka Mind Reading.
      
       After 3 days when I went home I was told that you were crying for me. I thought to reiterate the fact that I always come and meet you on the day I promised, by conveying that I keep my words. I tried doing this in a little round about way. I bought Kinder Joy for you and while giving it to you I said : Geet, I promoised that I will bring Kinder Joy for you. Here it is, see I always do what I say. To my amazement , pat came the reply from you - " Mumma, I didn't cry for you, I was crying for papa. I knew that you will come today." You preempted that I was about to say the same thing to you.   
     
2. Decision Making

I asked you whether you will like to have Dairy Milk or Jalebi. You thought for a while. I gave you three reasons why Jalebi is better.
One, you don't eat it everyday like Dairy Milk, Two, only Mumma gets you Jalebi, Dairy Milk everyone and anyone can buy and Three, It is more in quantitu and even Kaka, Kaku and Ajji can eat it.

You thought for 2-3 minutes and decided for Jalebi. I know I made you choose what I wanted, but the fact that you listened to everything whithout crying and insisting on Dairy Milk, you evaluated the option and then decided was what I was impressed with.

3. Drawing Analogy :
Mumma always calls you princess and Papa always call you "Beta". One day I called from Office and said, Beta, Kya kar rahey ho?, you responded, tum Papa ho kya? and this you do all the time and for a lot of other things also.

You truly are gifted Princess!

Weekend Updates

This weekend Mumma decided to spend some good time exclusively with you. Just the two of us.
Saturday I picked you up from home and went to see the Doc who declared you are absolutely ok , no wheezing at all.
We went to a mall after that and you helped mumma pick up a capri, got yourself new shoes and a smart dress. We had Idlies for dineer and you thanked me 7- 8 times for that.

The Sunday was marked with WATER.
We started the day with roof top swimming pool, you were so excited and thrilled being in water. You learned floating with the life - guard.
Evening we went to Juhu Beach and you were thrilled to see such a big swimming pool that is Arabian Sea and a huge Sand Pit that is beach. We had a nice time in water and played a lot in Sand.
Night when we were to come back it started raining heavily and you loved it.

You also met Shreya mausi for the first time who declared that you look exactly like me and I beamed on this compliment.

Here is to more such outings!!!
Will do this more often princess!

My Prayers on your Birthday

I pray to God for your health, all your cough, wheezing, itching everything should go off.
I pray to God for your wealth, so that you should always have spare to help others.
I pray to God for your wisdom, so that you can understand the difference between right and wrong and even if you choose the path which according to some is not right you stick to it.
I pray to God to give you strength to follow your heart always.
I pray to God that you remain reasonable the way you are, all your life.
I pray to God that you understand the need and significance of having a working mother.

Loads of Love and Best Wishes.
Happy Birthday Princess!

THE Birthday

10th October, 2011. THE third birthday. It was THE birthday since we were able to celebrate for the first time. Although you were still recovering from pneumonia and till late saturday night mumma and papa were delibrating whether we should have a party or not, we could celebrate a very nice fashion.

Here is all we did on THE birthday.

• Started from 12 midnight, everyone wished you birthday since you were awake.
• We had a nice drive on prakash mama's two wheeler, went to the doctor for a review and had a nice time in market.
• Kaku and Ajji made your favourite dish of Idli and Sambhar.
• Kaku made a very nice Rangoli especially for you where you had to sit and eat.
• After Lunch you slept for 3 hours and got up fresh all ready for the party and got into your New dress which you yourself selected and had a bit of makeup from Mumma.
• Kaku Ajji, Atya, Mumma everyone did Aarti for you and then we all went to banquet.
• Papa had made arrangments for a very nice decoration, tatoo artist and lot of games for you as well as all the adult guests also.
• You then cut you Doremon cake.
• Everyone including you then danced a lot.
• After the party, it was all about a the gift opening and you received 2 very nice dolls, one of them is your BETA now.

Everyone will remember your birthday party for a long time.

Photos on picasa album

Not So Good Firsts

First Time Hospitalization on account of Pneumonia.
You have been brave for the past three days being playfull whenver the fever was down and generally getting better.
Today, though you slept throught the day you had fever in the afternoon and doctor decided to keep you in observation for two days.

I have no words to explain the misery of looking at a small hand with so many bandages to hold the IV.
And today I am remembering your nani like never before.

Get well soon, Princess!

The First Good Byes

Your First School was Medhham which you joined when you were 22 months old.
You had to leave that school in a hurry since muma took you to Mumbai.

So, one day we especially went back to Medhaam for saying good byes.
Photographs of the occassion.

Shilpi Mam (First Teacher)

One of the First Admirer - Aryamaan.

Couldn't get the picture of Vivaan who was a bigger admirer

Unanswered Questions?

Why is Mumma not there everyday?
Why is Papa visting me once in a while?
Why are all of us struggling like this?
Why is Mumma so grumpy since we have come to Mumbai?

To all this I have answers and justifications which I know you will not be able to understand right now, but I am very hopeful that one day you will.

पढ़ लिख के बड़ा होकर तुम एक किताब लिखना
अपने सवालों का तुम खुद ही ज़वाब लिखना.

Till then Princess please bear with me for some more time.

Love you always!

Mumma Cooking

This Ganesh Chaturthi, God wanted Mumma to cook so Kaku was not allowed in kitchen at all and all the Naivedya was cooked by Mumma.

Last item on the menu was chakli and as a gift on occassion of Ganpati festival, you and Aarush Dada got chakli in shape of your initials.

A for Aarush and PG for Prashasti Geet.

Though cooking isnt my hobby, I love cooking for you Princess!

I am blessed

After 12 days Papa was leaving for Delhi and I was also suppose to get back to hotel. I told you this only once and asked you to be a good girl and not cry at all. You understood and told me very sweetly " Me nai radnaar", Main nahi rota hoon".

your understanding attitude made me feel blessed and at the same time very sad also.
Time will tell us Princess what are we going to achieve from this...

Lots of love, hugs and kisses...

Feminine Instinct

Yesterday, you came to meet me in my hotel for the first time..

Excited to be at "mumma's home" the first thing you noticed was a full length mirror and the second was..

" mumma - kitchen kahan hai?"

Talk about sterotypes..:)

:(

Consecutively second day we met and there were some highs and lows of the day..

You were in a very cranky and stubbourn mood for no good reason but you looked so preety and cute in that red polka dot frock that every time I tried scolding you, I landed up smiling.

I tried getting your attention to play with you but you were so busy fighting with Aarush dada that we just kept on running into troubles.

Later in the night you made me sit and you slept in my lap. I just loved the feeling and slept blissfully.

Morning you very nicely got ready, did morning prayer, had milk and everything was fine, till you again fought with Aarush dada and both of you used abusive words. I hit you. I had to Princess, I am very sorry for that but I was very upset that you could utter such uncouth words.

The whole day was spent thinking about you and mulling over the situation, whatever I am doing, is it really worth????

Only time will tell but for now little one, mumma is very guilty and sad....
I am sorry....

Jab We Met ........after a long time...

Meeting you after 12 very long days was like

" युग युग से प्यासी मरुभूमि ने  जैसे सावन का सन्देश पाया"

" पानी की प्यासे को तक़दीर ने जैसे जी भर की अमृत पिलाया"

Since you have come to mumbai

You have picked up Marathi like a mumbaikar.

You can now tell me a full story in marathi. (kau dada and chu tai)

You are out of Diapers

You have started drinking milk from cup, bottle is out.

You can hold intelligent conversation..

You don't fight with Darsh any more.

You love to be with Aarush dada.

You have started resembling me more than ever.

last but not the least.. you have learnt to be without papa and me, yesterday after I told you our travel plans which unfortunately are seperate, you very nicely accepted and said "Thik hai". Morning you opened the door for me and said a nice bye bye..

Princess, I am blessed to have an understanding daughter like you.

Another Monsoon Masti

We had a nice picnic with my office friends.

Loh garh near Lonavala where we climbed the fort, saw monkies & fishes, got drenched in rain and waterfalls and above all had some good fun with my friends who were actually taking turns to pamper you and vying for your attention.

Unfortunately, cough and cold kept you from enjoying to the fullest, still you didn't disturb anyone or cried at all.

Loved the comment most people made

" geet is your Xerox copy"

I am so proud to be your mom :)

Silent Conversations

It has been four days in a row that we have met, since yesterday every time I called up you didn't speak for few seconds. Both of us just trying to listen to each other without speaking.

While I just hate being away from you, I love these silent conversation which only you and me understand.

All in a day...

This time the journey to Delhi was an episode of MTV Bolti Band where M is for Mumma....

In the bus which takes us to aircraft.

Geet : Mumma chips khol do
Mumma : Abhi nahi, gir jayega
Geet do you think i am fool look : Thoda sa khol do, phir nahi girega.
Mumma:|

In the flight,

Geet : My name is.....

Mumma : My name is Aradhna

Geet (repeats): My name is...

Mumma : My name is Geet, when you say my name is you tell your name.

Geet with dont you know anything look : My Name is Sheila , Sheila ki Jawani..

Mumma : :|

Enjoying the amusement I tried diverting the conversation.

Mumma : Geet, papa se baat karni hai?

Geet : Kaun se waley papa se ?

Mumma :|

I was amused, awed and embarassed all in matter of 2 hours.

Growing up with you is fun Princess:)

Mumbai Monsoons Masti

Yesterday we had an extempore picnic to pandavgarh. We trecked for 2 kilometers till the bottom of the waterfall and enjoyed in water.

I was very happy to see that you actually walked the entire way and the also did some rock climbing when we reached near the waterfall. With your small hands you held the big stones, climbed up and went round about just like professional rock climber. You were getting tired in between but Aarush dada inspired you to go on. Once we reached near the waterfall you sat in a small pool of water which had a small waterfall in that. You floated around, threw stones in water and played water games.

On the way back we ate our lunch and you slept  on Manoj kaka's shoulder even before we could reach the end of the trek.

It is good to see that with Aarush dada you have started getting more active and strong.

This was the third in series of our Monsoon Picnics.

First was when we came down on the road to get wet and ate Pani Poori on credit tell the vendor we will give the money later. We jumped a lot in water pools and had soo much fun.

Second was when we went to Manshej Ghat, you looked so cute sitting under the waterfall wearing a raincoat.

So Princess, let us thank god for these silver linings in dark clouds.

While I am not around...

I am writing these posts so that we remember that we were always there for each other even though not always together.

I am working on your photos and trying to make a collage and video. That ways I everyday spend some time exclusively with you.

I am working hard in office and try to strengthen my career so that we don't have to go through this again,

and above all remembering you and missing you every single minute..

Love you a lot princess!

First day in school uniform - kidzee

First day in school uniform !

You have accepted your new school kidzee easily and this is the first day you are in a uniform.
God Bless and kala tika!

Confusions of a 2.5 yr old mother

I am trying to write and avoid to write this post since one and a half months.

I am on a long term project to Mumbai and I am confused if I did a right thing by accepting it or not. By the way, I had no option but to accept it.

I am confused whether you will be less unhappy to stay in Delhi and miss me or stay in mumbai and miss Papa.

I am confused whether you will like to have me by your side all the while or you will love to be daughter of someone who tried to be successful in her career by managing all parts of life.

I am confused whether the agression growing in you is a result of staying away from me or for staying without the company of kids.

I am confused whether it is a good idea to meet 2-3 times a week and spend some quality time together or try meeting you everyday, even if it means just to disturb your routine and sleep times.

This is a difficult time for us princess. I hope it will be over soon and in future when we will look back we will be able to say that it all happened for good.

May god be with us!

Weekend Update: Shades of growing up

After a long time we had a leisurely weekend to ourselves and I just loved to spend some good time  with you princess.

The party started from Friday evening itself when your papa decided to take us out for a movie.

On the way you did a nice act of kindness by giving last piece of your favorite biscuit to another kid at red light. It didnt take any effort for me to coax you into it, I asked you whether you will share and you kindly agreed without any second thoughts.

The movie wasnt very interesting, so we did our part of goofiness and sat in the another audi after the intermission of first movie. It was half shor in the city and half zokommon:)  We loved our mischief and laughed for a long time on this.

Saturday, towards evening you did something that actually inspired me to do something for you.

You were bored and wanted me to entertain you and I was sleepy so I gave you a difficult task.

" If you go and do clean up of all your toys I will take you to swings" and then i closed my eyes thinking that you will get dissuaded and will not disturb me.

You not only understood this whole sentence in english but also came to me after 15 minutes to tell me clean up is done. I got up to check and couldn't believe you actually did a nice clean up that too without any help, all toys in the respective boxes and in the toys drawer, the place was absolutely clean.

I really got inspired and immediately we went to swings.

On swings after half an hour another kid came in to ask for her turn and after little bit of resistance and negotiation you actually relented.

Sunday, was your fun day with Kavya at home, you were exuberant, I wish you two be buddies as your mothers are. After that we had the haircut during which you cried too much and after wards your were happy to be called cutie pie for the rest of the evening.

Love you princess for all the reasonableness, kindness you show at this young age.

Game of Patience

Two consecutive days in different shopping malls and two different difficult tests of patience.

One, sitting through a 40 minutes meeting in a cramped meeting room with no space to move and no permission to speak or make any kind of noise.
Second, enduring 1 hour of selecting and trying out different dresses in front of trial room with no freedom to run around and enjoy.
Excellent performance on both counts, incredible patience shown for a toddler.

On both occassion, to start the journey towards home required a lot of patient persuasion, incentive of icecream and toys and finally a patient listening to 20 minutes of howling and screaming without getting upset and irritated.
Irritation was there for sure which was endured with silence, average performance shown on both counts for a mother..

You win hands down in this game Princess:)

Mixed Emotions

I feel so happy that you are mostly like me, still sometimes I feel few things you shouldn't have picked up from me may be like my loud voice.

Today, I was faced with this happy unhappiness more strongly than ever before.
We went to school and realized that we have missed the Parent Teacher Meet on saturday due to some confusion. An informal PTM started and I was given your report card, your works of painting and crafts and was getting a general update on you, when you interupted me with a sweet Muma, mumma, I looked at you and you very sweetly told me : Bye . Bye Mumma, and the look on your face said, "Ab jao bhi".

I was like.............................GONE BLANK.....

I knew this day will come and will come sooner than anticipated that you will wait for me to go so that you can do whatever you wished and I knew this because I did the same. What I was not ready for was that it will come soooo soon.Much too soon ..

Your teacher very happily declared you are very confident and independent. May God keep this confidence and independence intact and  May God give me wisdom to enjoy it.

Doting Ajji

Most of the posts I am writing on this blog are for myself, but this one, princess, I wish even you should read and cherish.

I always feel sorry for your misfortune regarding your grandparents. You could never see your Nana, Ajja and Nani left so early that you will never have any memory of them, once you grow up.

But, God has been kind to  compensate it by giving you world's most loving and doting Ajji.

She has been taking care of you even before you were born.

She used to cook all my favourites food so that you can be happy inside me.

She took care of me and you together.

After you were born she just couldn't take herself away from you.

You fall ill, she kept a fast.

You had dengue, she came running from bijaur sitting in an ordinary bus.

Till date whenever she is around I never bother to think about your food and milk because I know she is planning for your dinner even before you finish your lunch.

The photograph below bears testimony to the fact that she is single handedly carrying out the role of all four grandparents.

God Bless and Kala Tika for Ajji!

After a long break

First day @ school and day care after a long break..

Lovely reception you got from teachers, and I was too glad to see Vivaan so happy to have you back.
but what delightfully surprised me the most is that some of the parents actually told me that they missed you..

Last but not the least, Ishaan dada was also so happy to see you.:)

Way to go princess, you really know how to win hearts...

A memorable evening of Role Reversal

This post actually should have been posted on Feb 11th or very soon after that, but lot of travelling and few other things kept me busy.

Generally I don't post things after such a long time after they happen I just let them pass and wait for another beautiful moment to record, but this one is really important and very close to my heart, so here it is....

This is about the day when Geet played all the roles of Mumma..

On this day when I picked  her up from the day care I was feeling slightly feverish but some essential shopping was required we had to go to shopping mall. As always she enjoyed the outing helped me pick up few things and then we sat in a coffee shop to have a pastry.

There was a very little kid there, hardly 6 months she was very enthralled to meet him and since I was not really in a mood, tried striking the conversation on her own with the kid and his elder sister.

There was another family sitting there who also tried to interact and she was initially hesitant but then went and made friends with them also. Trying to socialise just like mumma.

Keeping an eye on me and checking if I am ok. Finally after a while looking at my face she told me " तुम्हारा डोका दुःख रहा है क्या ? चलो घर जायेंगे..." 

Geet madam ready to come out of a mall on her own.....wow , was I lucky that day or she was being considerate like mumma.

This sprut for understanding didnt just end there, on coming back that slight feverishness actually turned into fever and then I saw the most beautiful side of my princess. She actually pampered me for 2 hours very very patiently.

Helped me change my clothes, gave me a head message, narrated me a story and sang me a lullaby with my head in her lap.

Most remarkable point of the evening.

I asked her what she will like to have for dineer, she said nothing. With all the options of Maggi, Rice, Roti, every answer was a no.

She just didn't let me get up from the bed.

Finally, she asked me to have medicine and sat with me till the time papa came back.

I was patiently taken care of and pampered by my princess throughout the evening.

A big kala tika! Touchwood.

Missing you Princess !

While you are enjoying your celebrity status in mudhol and having ball of a time with all cousins, grandmas, aunts and Dad, I am just thinking..

कोई मंजिल नहीं ज़चती, सफ़र अच्छा नहीं लगता

अगर घर लौट भी आऊं तो घर अच्छा नहीं लगता

करूँ अब कुछ भी मैं दुनिया को सब अच्छा ही लगता है

मुझे कुछ भी तुन्हारे बिन मगर अच्छा नहीं लगता.

Finally.....

Today finally ..I got a warm hug, a kiss and good bye when I dropped my princess to day care.
Unlike last time there wasn't any rush to make me go but the enthusiasm to go to school and meet friends..

God Bless! and congrats mumma....

The Creative Streak

मछली जल की रानी है, जीवन उसका पानी है,
हाथ लगोगे डर जाएगी बहार निकालोगे मर जाएगी

" सारा पानी पी जाएगी" - गीत

Twinkle Twinkle liitle star how I wonder what you are?
Up above the world so high like a diamond in the sky.
and when mumma sings " when the balzing sun is gone" and you cant understand.

" Bye Bye Twinkle Twinkle" - Geet

Best is matching of rhythm

Weekend Blast

Saturday started on a low note with Baba not at home and having to brush teeth with Mumma's help.

Baba was all the more missed when Mumma forcefully took you for bath..

but after that...

Visit to blind school , had fun with Ishaan dada..

Loooonnngggg Drive to Mama's place standing on the passenger seat not fearing police uncle buying stuff for rimjhim didi and self on every red light..

Lot of playing around with Rimjhim didi and finally dinner outside.

I didn't aknowledge then baby, but you were so civilized and sophisticated  all the time, seating properly, eating neatly and the chat masala accident you waited so patiently till the waiter got you a glass of water and then a thankyou without prompting.

Saying Hello to Aunty on next table..

Sunday was again lot of fun with Rimjhim didi and hair cut with mami...

I am very happy that you bond so well with Rimjhim Didi and Ishaan dada.

I have a feeling that these two will be there for you always...

Amen!

Republic Day 2011 Update

Standing in attention, saluting the Indian Flag while National Anthem played along on TV for whole 52 seconds. That was a first...

Wow Girl..I am a Proud Mumma...

This followed by a Mom and daughter day out @ Ambi Mall....
We did have a blast and I am finally confident enough to take you out all alone.. and ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why Day Care?

Because you love a lot of people around especially of your age .
Because you miss Vivaan, Ty, Aryaan , Aayan and Naina quiet a lot when you are at home.
Because you eat properly with your friends rather than alone at home.
Because you learn lot of good stuff in school.

Yesterday, when you had thrown a big tantarum in going to school and I asked on the way whether you liked going to school and day care, after a long pondering over, you had told me that you love school and Anu mam.

I know in winters it is difficult for you to get up in morning and come with me, but for those 15 minutes of getting ready, you actually enjoy your whole day . Weekdays more than weekends.

You are at day care for all these reasons and
Not because Mama has to go to office and she cant take care of you.

Learning Shlokas

गायत्री मंत्र, वक्रतुंडा महकाया, कर्पूर गौरम, या देवी, गुरुर बरह्मा,

ये सभी श्लोक मैंने तुम्हे एक एक शब्द बोल  कर के सिखाये हैं , लेकिन अब तुम  सिर्फ मुझे सुन कर ही श्लोक या कविता याद कर लेते हो...

God Bless!

Second Part of the FIRSTS....

The first song I sang for you after coming back to my usual self post delivery...


" सोचता हूँ अगर मैं दुआ मांगता, हाथ अपने उठा के  मैं क्या मांगता,
जब से तुमसे मोहब्बत मैं करने लगा, तबसे जैसे इबादत मैं करने लगा,
मैं काफ़िर तो नहीं, मगर ए हसीं जब से देखा मैंने तुझको, मुझको बंदगी आ गयी"

Season of Firsts

This is a Season of Firsts..

Last evening was your first conversation and Last night first time you had your dinner all by yourself.....
I was really surprised the way you sat on your chair and table and without any, absolutely minimal, wastage finshed your dinner neatly.

Today for the first time you  actually said a cheerful bye to me when I was leaving you at day care, you were happy to see me leave ...(so that you can get rid of me and keep that face cream bottle with you, without me nagging you to give it back)

God Bless!!!!

Am I feeling nervous that you are growing up too fast and very very soon you wont need me???
hmm....

Complaint No, 1

First ever initelligent conversation between her highness and me
so what if it was a complaint.

गीत : " तुम मुझे छोड़ कर  गए थे इसलिए मैं रोया था ?
मम्मी : लेकिन में तुम्हे छोड़ केर नहीं गयी थी, मुझे ऑफिस का काम था इसलिए में दुसरे  रूम में गयी थी.
गीत : तुम्हे ऑफिस का काम था ?
मम्मी : हाँ
गीत : अच्छा !"

Now that was one understanding, inetlligent approval I ever got. :)

New Year Letter

Dearest Princess,

I wish to start this new year by thanking you...

Thank you for all the good things you taught me like saying thankyou for small little favours.

Thank you for making me express my love more often. (lot of PDA which was a real no no for me earlier)

Thankyou for teaching me the most important virtue "Patience". This one I really needed.

Thank you for loving my cooking - I loved the way you finished off the Cake on Christmas.

Most Importantly thank you for taking me out of the guilt trip for putting you in Day Care. I cant forget your excitement on the first day after the vacation. The way you just went inside running and kept on the excitement till the night was amazing.

Thankyou princess for letting me grow up with you..:)

Love
Mumma