Happy New Year

Happy New Year to all ..or well to whoever reads this other than me.

I have my little one sitting right next to me insisting that I write his name first.  This blog is for you Sid.

This definitely is  one year when I zombie walked into the New day. Last day of 2013 was so tiring (read non stop snacking at relatives) that I could not keep awake till 12 to see the clock trickle into the New Year. That was one tradition broken. But New Years Day dawned with pleasant surprises.  I  met my cousin sister and her kids after a long time. We had a nice time catching up and kids played together. Sid enjoyed cutting cake and singing Happy New Year loudly.

We came back from my native today. I was about to hit the bed after a tiring 8 hour journey, but thanks to Ani, couldn't go to sleep.  I have promised her a post everyday. So pulled myself (Sid tagged along) up to write one. Now isn't that a good start to a wonderful year ?

As I am writing this post, Sid is entertaining himself by mock-pressing the clothes I had so meticulously folded. He is looking so innocent and cute, lost in his world, talking to himself.

Life IS beautiful with you Sid.


 

Why Why and Why not

Age of questioning

Why are you married and I am not ?
When will I get married ?
Why everyone gets married ?
Why can I not marry Papa or Mama or the neighbor ?
Why should I write (any alphabet) ?
When will you die ? (More on it in a separate post)
Where do people go when they die?
 How did the doctor pull me out of your tummy ?
If God gave me (away) to you, is it because I was very naughty when I was with him?
 Why can I not drive/cook/clean the bathroom ?
 Why do we potty ?
 If there is blood inside my body, why am I not hearing the "kulu kulu" sound(blood moving sound) when I run or jump?
 Why are some fair and others dark ?
 Why does it get dark in the night?


 

Vocab

Wanted to pen down the words I get to hear from Sid these days
 Meanwhile, can you do this for me mama?
 Probably.  Whenever there is no time to play
 Realize  When something spills or falls
 Annoying Any noise that he doesn't create
What was I telling ?? When he forgets what he was talking about.


 

Last 3 months

When I started the blog, I really thought it would be easy to post one entry a week. How grossly did I underestimate my laziness! No excuses. Pure unadulterated lazing. Planning to be more regular here. No.. seriously!
Quick update on the last 3 months as I remember it ..
1. Made a trip to Coorg with friends in August. Cold. But had fun playing lots of dumb charades. Sid loved the play area.
2. Kept a simple Golu at home in October. Invited close friends over and had a good time socializing. Sid was explaining the dolls to guests.
3. November was spent mostly in Tuty with parents. Fell sick and recovered. Sid had his first ear infection.
4. Back home in December and enjoying the cold.
 

What is your problem?

Me: (For the nth time): Isn't it time for you to sleep ?
Sid: (Exasperated): What is your problem mama? You tell me, I will fix it.
Me: What ??
Sid: I will sleep when I am tired. Not now.

As a learning I have stopped nagging him to get to sleep. Same with drinking milk. He tells me to keep his horlicks on the table and he will drink it "whenever he wants" (in his words). Fair enough. Sometimes the morning milk gets drunk in the afternoon or the evening milk in the night. As long as the milk goes down the gut.

Back to School in June

While I was (the worrier that I am) busy worrying how long it will take Sid to settle in the new class, he surprised me by happily going to school. In fact he was asking why he cannot go to class when he was down with cold. Although he is in a new group with a new teacher(aunt) he keeps telling that he is in his earlier class with the same old teacher. Guess, it will take a while for him to get used to the new class.
As he grows I can see myself growing out of my anxieties too. 

To Munnar in May

We made a trip to Munnar this May. It was a nice long drive. We went with one of our friends who also had a girl of Sid's age. Sid enjoyed the company. Papa was busy driving up and down to Munnar - 14 hours each. The love for long drives!
It was a perfect climate and decent food at Tall trees(where we stayed). Unfortunately our friends had to return the very next day due to a family emergency. We were feeling down for a while .. but then Sid makes any situation lovely. We discovered his love for table tennis and photography there. He took couple photos of us and it was fun just playing with him all day. He kept asking why we came to Munnar. Tried telling him it was a break from our routine and relaxation et all.  But he did not seem to quite get it.

We drove to near by places wanting to take Sid to elephant rides and boating. He clearly did not want to do any of it and just enjoyed the drive.

For someone who lives and loves every moment he must be wondering why parents need to travel 14 hours to find happiness and relaxation. Am I right Sid ?