My baby boy

Shaunie has become such a lovely little boy that I can’t stop myself from wondering over the perfection I see in him :). Sometimes I look at those big sparkling eyes, the lovely round cheeks touched with just the right hint of pink, the rosebud mouth with the glistening pink lips, the arms and legs which are so much longer now with just traces of baby fat – and I feel my heart stop – I feel that I will just burst from the pride and joy and love I feel for him. I feel amazed that something so beautiful and innocent exists in this world. It’s not just the physical perfection I see in him, it’s his sharp mind, his developing sense of humour, his sweetness when he kisses me and snuggles with me, his energy and enthusiasm for everything and even his screaming and his tantrums.
My baby does not believe in santa clus or tooth fairy but he does believe that if his mom kisses his boo boos the pain will disappear.
He loves to trouble his little sister when mommy or daddy are watching but is extra loving and caring when left alone with her.
This year you have been introduced to the concept of fear, fear of monsters, fear of darkness and your biggest fear is being yelled at. It has be a balancing act of reprimanding you for wrong doing and then let you know that we will always love you.
This year has been when you started school full time. You tell me that you miss me, that you are sad when i drop you to school but slowly you got used to your new environment i dare say you enjoy they company of your friends and teachers.
This is the year you became a chatterbox. I love listening to you talk, I record our little conversations and then listen to them on the metro coming back from work. Language is still not your strongest suite but you are getting better.
You love to follow rules and talle on everyone who does not.
Your favorite toy is your thomas train set with numerous trains. It has been one of the best things I have got for you.
I love you my baby boy. You truly are my joy and I am very lucky to be your mama. 

Shaunie in school

Sometimes the sight of his little form walking away from me, so brave and so independent, fills my heart with an ache I cannot understand or put into words. Sometimes this world seems like too cruel a place – Mumma’s in office and Baby’s in school.
I’m just glad that you seem to be enjoying school – Many more years to go :(

 Happy 2 years Birthday!
A lot has changed over the years. Your eating habits, sleep patterns, social behavior, characteristics, etc. Sometimes, I wonder where my little baby disappeared to. The kid I now have are loud, opinionated, stubborn and high-strung. It doesn’t mean that you are less loving or adorable. In a way, I’m glad that you are evolving into your personality and can no longer be clubbed as just ‘baby’.

Dear Baby Boy,
Its been quite some time now that I wanted to talk to you.
There is so much you seem to be doing these days, that its getting difficult keeping track of them all.
There is so much to ask you. To find out what all is going on in that little brain of yours. What makes you do what you do.What makes us fall in love with all those little actions, childish at the surface, and yet , far more mature in their content.

You , my baby, are everything I ever wanted in a boy and more. You are smart, funny, you have a dazzling smile which gives you an all new radiance . You are bright, intelligent, loving. You make the least fuss sleep time. When you get up in the morning and smile at me, it feels as if my heart will burst with pleasure. I cannot recollect what life was like, before you came into it.

Weekend Updates

The weekend started with leaving early from work on Friday to do some house cleaning before baby boy comes home from his day care. Sat morning was blissful with getting some time with baby boy before we head out to DC to meet some Friends for brunch. As luck would have it we did not anticipate the DC traffic and ended 30 mins late. In a rush to get to the brunch place we ended up parking in a private parking area and got a volition sticker on the car, thank god for small mercies in this case a big mercy that the car was not towed yet. back to the brunch which was awesome with some good Friends. One of whom had her baby boy . After brunch we decided to take the kids to a park which was 3 blocks away. My baby boy surprised we by walking the 3 blocks plus the area in the park to get to the play area. I was concerned that his legs would pain but he showed great spirit and did not want to be held. In fact we did not even want to wait for the signals to turn green and insisted on walking through traffic. The boy had a great time playing the in sand and showed no signs of sleepiness. Finally by 2:30 we decided to leave and again baby boy walked all the way back. By the end he was cranky and tired. We saw the volition sticker and ran out before the towing car could come. The rest of the day was spend playing and relaxing at home. The next day on Sunday we had a baby boy's buddy from day care coming over with his parents for lunch. The kids were surprised on seeing each other on a weekend and did not show any signs of knowing each other at first. But as time passed they started interacting and it was cute to him them together. The most surprising part of the lunch was when you showed usual interest in eating raw onion with salt and lemon that was kept aside for topping on pav bhaji. This was followed by a much needed nap and some play time in the evening. Since it is cold in the evening baby boy preferred to run around in the house then go out.

I’ve been kissed.

Finally.
And not just as a peck or  touching of lips.
It was a full blown smackarooney 
And just in case you are wondering (repeat, in case), I’m talking about Shaunie, my baby boy!
He finally gave me that very lovely kiss of his that I’ve been craving for since ages.
He was benevolent enough yesterday to bestow his father with the same.
To say we were gratified, would be putting it mildly. We were on CLOUD 9. Yup, right up there with the Stars and Sun and moon and what-not!!
After months of cajoling and pleading him to kiss us, he finally caved in yesterday and smacked us crazy.

Dear Shaunie

I just wanted to note down a few things that you have been upto in the last few days
You have been talking up a storm. But unfortunately i can understand only a few words.
I love it when you say mama or mummy. you always say it in pair mama- mama or mummy mummmyyyyyyy.
I love when you look at me and give me the biggest smile.
Your favorite words these days are open and on. You are always asking to open everything or turn things on.
Your favorite character in elmo whom you call aame.
You are a big miser when it comes to giving kisses
I love it when you are in a good mood in the morning and say byeee to me.
You are a very polite boy , who say k ku meaning thank you for everything.
You are very shy by nature and don't interact much with strangers. You won't respond to questions and sing songs when asked. But when you are by yourself you will be singing or talking all the time.
You are the center of our world and your mommy and daddy love you a lot.

That's all I have right now