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 ? 

Walk

Have started walking regularly in the morning. Its been a month now and feels good. For the first time in years I could jog nonstop for more than 0.5km. I know, it is no big deal .. but for someone who could not run for 10 seconds till last month it is an awesome feeling. Thought of recording it.

Uninterrupted old hits on radio is a motivation to walk too.

March-ing ahead

You have started doing the slide on your own - considering that you were very scared of it till last month
You ride the cycle almost like a pro.
You advise me to "not touch the washing machine when it is running".
You have more pushing time with friends
You have so easily moved on from your baby potty to the regular toilet.

You are growing up too quickly Sid :)

Trip to Kannur

First week of March had us travelling to Kannur as my mother-in-law was not keeping well. Thought of staying back to help her out. I wasn't sure if it will be possible with an active Sid around. But Sid was very cooperative to say the least. He had his food on time with no fuss played by himself and slept well. He was very much independent.
You surprise me always, little one. Sid enjoyed the stay. I too had a very peaceful relaxed time. Once my mil was up and fine she pampered us so well :) that I am planning to take another vacation at my in-laws.

Sid turns 3!

The day was spent mostly outdoors doing Sid's favorite activities. Morning at monkey maze and lunch at his favorite restaurant. Then a ride on the Metro and toy train with best friend and family. Evening ended with a simple cake cutting with two of his close friends. They played and had fun. Sid was so excited all day that he kept asking "My birthday has come?? really?" Only after he cut the cake he was sure that it was his day. It was such a pleasure to see him happy and enjoying himself. Wishing you a very happy year ahead Sid and all happiness all through your life. The day you landed into our life is a day to celebrate! Have never felt so much happiness seeing someone happy. You have made me a happier and better person. Thank you Sid!