Happy 2 months!

Vir, you are 2 months young today! How cool is that?!?

This month started with us celebrating your first Lohri!

Nani added a special touch by singing a song, I had always heard her sing while growing up. :)

As the month progressed, you became more alert. You have now been staying up longer between naps. It seems like you are already on a three naps a day schedule, of which the afternoon nap seems to be the longest.

You have been good about tummy time since the beginning and are now doing more of it without any compaints.

You have been spending some time in your swing but 10 mins. at a time is more than you can handle.

You continue to dislike the car seat, so last time I took you for your doctor's appointment, I gave you the pacifier and that helped. We have been putting you in the car seat at home, just to get you used to it. You don't like being tied up and unfortunately you have to be in this seat for 2 years. I know already these two years are going to be long and painful. :(

Your did wonderful during your 2 month check up. You are tracking well overall. Still low on the percentile trend but doing well otherwise. You gained a couple of pounds from your birth weight and also grew in height.

You have now been making coo-ing sounds. They get us all excited and we all imitate them. Kabir has the most fun imitating and gets so excited to hear them from you!

The love between you two continues to grow. Kabir is a very loving and caring big brother. He is always checking on you and gives you the sweetest kisses. He can't wait for you to grow up so you both can play together!

Nani continues to love and pamper you!

Look how Kabir jumps into her lap, the first chance he gets! So cute! :)

Story time is part of our every day routine. Not only do I tell you a story or two before your bed time at night, we also read books during the day and that's our shared time with Kabir.

Some of the titles that you have enjoyed so far are:

• The Very Hungry Caterpillar - This always makes you smile! :)
• Good Night Moon
• Ten Little Ladybugs
• Eight Silly Monkeys
• Giraffes can't dance
• Dinosaur's day
• Cool Cars
• Tremendous Tractors and
• Tough Trucks

Apart from the above books, my favorite book for you is Little You. Here are the lines from it just for you...they are just so apt!

Little you

little wonder

Little wish

gentle thunder

You are mighty

you are small

You are ours

after all

Little star 

with little wings

Let's all dance

let's all sing

You are life

and breath adored

You are us 

and so much more

Little ember

with growing light

Feel our love 

as we hold you tight

You are the birth of everything new

You are perfect

You are you!

Sweetie, you are the sweetest little thing, bringing joy to us each and every day! You are much loved by us all!

Stay happy and healthy, my love! Happy Birthday! :)

I look forward to what's coming next! :)

Mama

Happy 1 month!

Vir, it's been a month already since you came into our lives and we've been loving it! It's been very busy and it seems that the time is slipping by.

Nani is here with us and has been a huge help. I'd be so lost without her.

Nani and I have been switching duties to take care of you and Kabir so we can spend time with you both. While currently, you need general care and nurturing, K is in toilet training, so we've been managing it all together! Believe it or not, our days have been going away very fast, taking care of the boys we love! :)

Nani loves to pamper you and you two have a heart to heart every day! :)

Kabir has been helping out too and he loves all that he does. He has been handing me diapers, feeding you, patting you when you cry... If he had his way, he'd be doing much more! :) He is really sweet and is very proud to be a big brother! The first thing he tells anyone he meets, is that he now has a little brother! :)


If he hears you cry, he tells me to go to you first. :) He even tries to share his food with you and wants to hold you all the time. He is a sweetheart and I can't wait to see the two of you grow up together and be the best of friends!

I love you both very much and the best part of the day is the time that I share with you both together; whether it is playing, reading or just talking!

In general, this month, you've been mostly at home, a couple of times when you have ventured out, you have made it very clear that car seat is not where you want to be. I hope this changes soon.

At home you've been enjoying massages, warm baths, lots of pampering, play time, story time and  some deep conversations with Dad and K! So far, K does most of the talking but soon it would be you both...can't wait! :)

Sweetheart, you are a true blessing and are extremely precious! We all love you dearly!

Happy one month birthday, sweetie! :) I wish you the very best growing up and look forward to the new developments that will happen next month!

Lots of blessings and fond love!
Mama

2013 - A year in review

2013 was a year of thick and thin for me. Some highlights as I reflect on it today when it ends:

• April: Kabir turned 2! What a great milestone! Not only did K turn 2, he became more interactive, more curious, more interested in anything and everything around him, started pre-school. He started playing with puzzles, learning and speaking new and complex words and sentences, building blocks, reading through pictures, developed a strong love for things with wheels!

• April:  Family Reunion - It's always fun when my family gets together. This time we were together for Kabir's birthday and had a great time connecting. I look forward to our reunions and the time spent together and the memories we make are always very close to my heart.

• April: Trip to Miami with my Mom and cousin - It was perfect weather and great company. It was also K's first time at the beach and he sure had a ball spending time in the ocean and playing with the sand!

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• June: Trip to Portland - My brother and my sister-in-law bought themselves a lovely home earlier this year. We had a chance to visit them and be part of the housewarming! We were there for a week and had a great time!

•  June: I came over my fear of dogs; at-least slightly, thanks to Chubz, my brother's puppy!

• July:  I switched jobs - Moved from RosettaStone to Concur Technologies.

• September: At the onset of my third trimester, I got diagnosed with pemphigoid gestations; a rare skin condition that causes severe itching and blistering. I am still going through it and how I pray no one has to ever suffer through this disease.

• October: Tarun made it to the front page of India's national dailies for selling his last company! What a laurel! So proud!

• December: Delivered a healthy baby boy; Vir Evan who made me fall in love all over again! We are blessed to have Vir in our lives. Kabir is enjoying being a big brother and has taken his role very well!

As we dawn into 2014, I pray for health, happiness, wisdom, fun, adventure, new discoveries and love for my family and yours!

Happy New Year!