My First Birthday!!

Time flies just so fast! My Mom couldn't believe she is mother of a girl who is already turning one:) The journey so far was so interesting, full of fun and learning. The first year of a person is definitely special and the first birthday calls for celebration! My parents decided to throw a party for the occasion.


The preparation for the event started about three weeks ahead of the Birthday. Finalizing the guest list was the first step.Then a weekend Mom, Dad & Babai went shopping for my special birthday dress and a gift. The venue was club house of our apartment and we decided to decorate it ourselves. Things started moving fast in the last week. The caterer got finalized. Mom/Dad composed a sweet invitaion card and sent across to all friends and acquaintances. One day ahead all the required decoration items were bought.


The day finally came. We visited a nearby temple in the morning after which I became busy playing with my new scooter:) (my birthday gift, of course). My babai(s)(paternal uncles), mamas,pinni and all of us gathered at the club house for the decoration. It was a big task and I was actively participating in it - bursting the balloons that were getting inflated:)


Post afternoon nap, Mom gave me a warm bath and aunts did my make-up :) Guests started coming in slowly and I cut the cake at around 8pm. I thoughrouly enjoyed the cake-cutting as I was surrounded by lots of kids singing the birthday song.


While the party continued, I was already tired and hungry. Mom fed me my dinner. I struggled a bit but finally slept and had a sound sleep for the rest of the night!!


It was a lovely evening that my parents will cherish forever! Watch me enjoying in the park :)

My first stage performance!! - My 11th month

This month was eventful as we had three birthdays in the family - my dad's and both my aunts'.I got to taste different flavors of the cake and I loved it!

Look at how my dancing evolved over the month :)


Also I love gardening because I can make a lot of mess!

Our apartment's association organized several events in celebration of their first anniversary. One of the events was kids' fancy dress competition and every one instantly decided to give my name for it!

Few days ahead of the event, Mom and Dad went for shopping and bought a Krishna suit for me. The evening finally came and as soon as I woke up from my nap, I was given my regular evening bath and in no time the Little Krishna was ready.

My grandfather and aunt (pinni) also came to see my participation. I was initially totally upset as I did not seem to have enough of sleep. Mom put me on the stage for a trial run and my drowsiness immediately vanished. I was so excited as it looked like a big play area for me. I started crawling in all directions.

And I did the same for my actual performance too. No crying at all, crawling with a broad smile from one end of the stage to the other. I was absolutely reluctant to leave the stage and when daddy forcefully pulled me out so that other participants can come in I became totally upset :(. Yes, I was the youngest performer!!!

In October I am going to turn one...hurray!!

Little gestures - My 10th month

I was now expressing little bit using sign-language. I had learnt waving bye and would love to do it all the time. Till now I would express sadness when mom/dad left for office, but with this new found art, I started waving them goodbye!! But yes, this expression was exclusively for my family only. I was not yet waving to strangers or less kown people.

And I started clapping too! Some catchy music (ads or songs) in TV would immediately draw my attention and I would start clapping excitingly. Few days down the line, I also started moving my hands and body in response to peppy songs - something which my family interpreted as dancing!

I was recognising names of familiar objects and my family members. I was able to point every one by looking at them - mummy, daddy, nannamma, atta/akka, pinni, babai, thathagaru, ammamma and also fan, paapa(a baby's poster) and TV. Towards the end I also started pointing by putting my hand out.

There is lot more to learn in coming months!!