Happy 9 months!

Happy 9 month birthday, big boy! :)

You are getting to be so much fun! See all that you have been doing this past month, from screaming competitions, to playing peek-a-boo, to standing up and climbing short objects. Fun, fun, fun!

You sure have made us all laugh, a LOT!!! :)

You now have two lower teeth! It's very exciting! Can't wait for you to start eating some real food!

You have surely become much more aware of your surroundings. Starting to show signs of stranger anxiety and also getting more clingy.

You brothers have the BEST time playing!

Kabir doesn't want me to take you out of your crib after your naps, as he wants to get in the crib and play with you and that's his way of stopping me from picking you up!

We made a trip to a water park one weekend, while K had a great time, you didn't enjoy it as much. The water was probably a little cold for you. We'll try again next year! :)

You've been enjoying our daily reading time and have also been spending time with the books on your own!

You've been trying to talk. Hard to decipher it just yet but I am sure it's coming soon and we can't wait! :)

We are having to keep a close eye on you, as you can now, pull the expandable gate and go towards the steps. Scary! Time to put the real secure gate in place. You do listen, when you are told not to do something, so that's been working out well. :)

Since you now have been standing quite well with support, we are trying to encourage you to take steps.

That's Mariela, with you! She had a unique way to teach to walk, by wrapping the kitchen towel around you. It was interesting.

We had Ammi, Dilbagh uncle and Madhu uncle, visit us a couple of weeks back and as always, it was a GREAT time spent together! Kabir and you both got a lot of attention and love! :) Kabir, first didn't want them to leave and then was ready to go with them! :) We'll have to make a trip to see them all, soon! :)

Dad's friend visited us from California last weekend. That's him dancing with you on some tune!

Fun end of summer, Vir. Kabir has started back at school, this year doing a 3 day/week Montessori program. That's him ready to leave for school but of-course, he had to come see you first! :)

Next year, you'll join him too, at-least once a day for the "Mommy and Me" program! That will be fun! :)

You are definitely much quieter and content, however, it was a lot of fun seeing your playful side this past month! Keep it up, lovie!

We all love you loads!

Happy Birthday! :)

Mama

Happy 8 months!

Vir, you have completed 8 months today! Just a few minutes back I was putting you down to sleep and thinking how quickly you are growing. How tiny you were and how long you are now. How quickly this time is passing by. Can we pause please? :)

Last few weeks have been very exciting. Lots of very interesting developments took place and a new phase has started! You are on your all fours!! :)

Not only can you sit without support but you are crawling all over the place. So much so that this past weekend, we put the gates back for security.

Initially when you started crawling, we separated yours and Kabir's play area so you could have nice wide space to crawl without legos in the way but now that doesn't work. I put you on your mat and in a matter of seconds you are on Kabir's mat and then you are under the kitchen island. It's amazing how quickly you have managed to be on your fours and move fast.

You can now enjoy the playground. Sitting in the swing made you super happy! It was a lot of fun watching both you and K on the swing set together! :)

Kabir has been playing with you a lot. He sometimes gets possessive about his toys but once told to share, he does. He gets you toys when you are in your high chair throwing tantrums while eating. He loves being silly.

He has been telling you he loves you. This is what he says; "I love you, Vir". "Vir, I love you"! :) We do a story time together at night before your bed time and he always gives you a kiss before leaving your room! He is the sweetest big brother who loves you dearly and I can't wait to see the friends you two will become! :)

Apart from eating combination foods, you've tried some soft puffs. You've been eating a few everyday. You just put one in your mouth and it pretty much melts.

I can see a little while pearly almost ready to sprout on your lower jaw!

Yesterday, we celebrated Rakhi. It was your first! :) When I was tying the bracelet on your hand, you had no idea what was going on. Normally, Rakhi is a brother-sister festival but in our family, it's our thing! I had fun picking cute bracelets and little gifts for you and Kabir and now you are having fun playing with them! :)

Lots of blessings sweetie! Happy and healthy growing up. Can't wait to see what's next! :)

Happy Birthday!

Love you,
Mama