Aarav is 1

Today is 14 Aug 2013; time 11:55 PM. I and love are out to buy something and suddenly we realize that clock will tick 00:00 in 5 minutes. We rush to home to wish Happy Birthday to our darling son.

Its been an year.... times flies. I can not believe Aarav is already one. This year has been full of fun, happiness and sleepless nights. Lot more other things but not worth discussing here.

We have planned a big party for Aarav's first birthday. The day ahead is full of fun and very very hectic. On 15 Aug there is a Kirtan followed by lunch at home for entire colony. In the evening we have arranged for a party in Hotel.

Introduction to paper -30 Jan 2013 9:50 PM

Today is 30 Jan 2013. It 9:50 PM, we were waiting for the dinner and meanwhile I was playing with Aarav. We both were sitting on bed. Today's newspaper was lying on bed. I had heard that kids love to tear papers to pieces so just out of curiosity I handed over a page newspaper to Aarav. I wanted to see how he will react. He has just started holding and grasping things. Below is how he reacted to it

First I tore the newspaper and showed him. He loved the sound of tearing paper. Then he took hold of a piece of paper and tore it to multiple pieces. You can see how he is absolutely engrossed in the process.

Aarav's First Outing in Winters- 27 Janurary 2013 5:26:20 PM

Delhi winter is known for its chilly waves. Since this was Aarav' first winter season so I was advised against taking him out unnecessarily unless and until utmost required.In foreign countries, where summers are only month or 2 month long, I wonder how kids do not catch cold there. In India there is entirely different philosophy around raising kids. And  as usual it is out of reach of my brain. I understand or do not understand but I had to abide by it. So my kiddo was staying inside all the time.

It was 27 Janurary 2013, 5:26 PM in the evening, the weather was a little better and warmer than usual. So I decided to take my tiny tot out for a walk in his newly bought pram. Aarav absolutely loved the outside weather and environment. At first, he was very very surprised, his little eyes were keenly moving from one object to another and he was kind of curious to know all. I could see he was very very happy.

Surprised.. where I am

Curious..

Mommy's Tip:

 

Kids completely love open spaces and open air and it is important for their growth as well. So lesson learnt is "Take you tiny tots out for a walk (even if its cold; of-course with proper layers of covering)" .

11 April 9:21:18 PM- My First Mango

Summers have started and in India summers arrival is marked by MANGOES. I never ever could understand why there is so much fuss about mangoes in India.I can see your frowning expression over the word "Fuss" but for me it is actually inscrutable.

Love likes mangoes very much and he was always very very skeptical that whether Aarav will like mangoes or not. Since I am not fond of it so he was skeptical that Aarav should not pick same thing. Like not eating mangoes is a disease. In india it is actually looked upon as a disease. Hahaha Funny!!! One of my friend's mother took him to doctor just for this reason .. "NOT EATING MANGOES". It took a while for that doctor to make her believe that its not a disease.

Today we introduced Aarav to mango and he absolutely loved it. He is extremely fond of mangoes and can eat one mango in a go. You can see his expressions.

Yum...  I am loving it

 Give me more..

 Some more...

Mumma feed me properly

Khatam ho gaya?

Mommy's Tip:

Mangoes have a very high beta carotene content, surfeit of vitamins, fiber and essential minerals. It is very nutritious for your toddler and also provides him the energy he needs. So do stock up mangoes in summers and introduce your kiddo to its taste. I am sure he will absolutely love it.

2 March 2013- First tooth

Today Aarav first pearly while tooth has started emerging. I wanted to mark this day with a picture but he did not let me take a single picture. But still I could manage some hazy ones.

31 July 8:00 PM, I can walk mumma!!!

Walking is I guess the most awaited milestone in a child's growth. Baby's first steps are most memorable and can beat any experience. It marks the start of their independence. It is generally very very emotional point for a mother. Happiness and sadness both surface at same time, Happy because your child has achieved one of the major growth milestones and sad because he will no longer be dependent on you for his needs and this marks end of that very special closeness that he has exclusively with you.


Today Aarav achieved another development milestone. He is 11 months 3 weeks old. He walked few steps on his own hesitantly and came running into my waiting arms. It was such an awesome feeling. I loved the way he looks lovingly at me and runs towards me. Nothing can beat this.

Mommy's tip:

Walking is a milestone which develops sometime between 9 and 12 months. Most kids start walking properly and confidently by 14-15 months. But every kid's growth is independent and should not be compared to any other child. Don't be concerned if your toddler is not walking at this age, he may take a while.

But if you child doesn't stand with support even at 12 months, and can't walk at 18 months, or isn't able to walk steadily at the age of 2 years, bring it up with your pediatrician.
 
Your role is very important in achievement of this milestone. Encourage you baby to stand and walk on his own. He may need some help figuring out how to get back down again. If he gets stuck and cries for you, don't just pick him up. Try to show him that how he can bend his knees and  sit down without toppling over, and let him give it a try himself. I understand as mothers we kind of get protective about our kids and are always afraid of them being getting hurt but we also need to understand they have to become independent and be on their own.

Sleep Sleep go away, Little Aarav wants to play

My cab comes at 8:00 AM everyday. Today I woke up at 7:50 AM; rather was woken up by my mom in law. Love is out of town so I could not afford to leave my cab; Love is my dear husband. No its not a nickname, it is the name. Anyways...I had to literally drag myself to office, thanks to Aarav, who kept me awake entire night. He was himself sleeping peacefully when I was running around to get ready for office.

Previous night he slept by 10:00PM. I was so relieved that today I will sleep at time and have some rest. But he had some other super duper plans of keeping me awake. After finishing all the work, I went to bed at 11:00PM and not to my surprise, he was awake.  I tried everything from feeding to playing and putting him to sleep but sleep was miles away. He was all awake and active. So wasn't left with any option apart from playing with him and getting beaten by him. Yeah, he beats me.

Finally here it comes, sleep what else can I expect.He slept at 5:00 AM after multiple feedings and lullabies.