The boy likes grabbing things are throwing them down. Last night he threw down 3 chapatis.
I cut the boy's hair today and his nails. It is not a perfect job but his hair is not falling over his eyes and ears. The ideal thing to do would have been to shave his head but at this tender age, it is risky.
Monday, April 28, 2014
Friday, April 25, 2014
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Sleep positions
Nowadays the boy is all over the bed after he falls asleep. Sometimes his legs are on me and at times he ends up lying close to the wife's legs. He starts sleeping in parallel to us and eventually ends up perpendicular.
On the crawling front, the boy is comfortable lying where he is without moving. When on the mat he stretches for an object if he wants it. If he is able to reach it great, else he ends up pulling the mat or the sheet towards him so that the object moves towards him. Lazy or smart? It is funny to watch him on lie on his belly, resting his face on his hand when tired from stretching and reaching for an object.
On the crawling front, the boy is comfortable lying where he is without moving. When on the mat he stretches for an object if he wants it. If he is able to reach it great, else he ends up pulling the mat or the sheet towards him so that the object moves towards him. Lazy or smart? It is funny to watch him on lie on his belly, resting his face on his hand when tired from stretching and reaching for an object.
Monday, April 21, 2014
Road Trip
Another road trip to Chennai. Despite the heat and humidity, the boy did manage well. He slept for most of the onward journey in the car.
The occasion was the first birthday party of his cousin. I think the boy follows certain face patterns when warming to strangers the first time. Mostly he does not go to them and the IL's got to hold him only on the second day. This time around he ate chocolate cake, corn flakes, chapati, drank some juice.The moment the camera is out and flash goes off, he shows his teeth!
On the way dropped in at my parents place and my father was thrilled that the boy smiled at him. 5th day and counting - the tear duct problem seems to have disappeared!
Today morning I took the boy to the nearby parlor to cut his hair. He did sit quiet initially but then threw up a fuss. We managed to trim a portion of one side. I have to take the boy back when he is asleep.
The occasion was the first birthday party of his cousin. I think the boy follows certain face patterns when warming to strangers the first time. Mostly he does not go to them and the IL's got to hold him only on the second day. This time around he ate chocolate cake, corn flakes, chapati, drank some juice.The moment the camera is out and flash goes off, he shows his teeth!
On the way dropped in at my parents place and my father was thrilled that the boy smiled at him. 5th day and counting - the tear duct problem seems to have disappeared!
Today morning I took the boy to the nearby parlor to cut his hair. He did sit quiet initially but then threw up a fuss. We managed to trim a portion of one side. I have to take the boy back when he is asleep.
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
6 spoons
of tea the boy drank last weekend and he wanted more from my mother. We refused as we did not want to him to start him on sugar, non breast milk yet. My father was happy that the boy did not cry at all when he saw him. They also had a drumming session on the table.
The tear duct blockage in his left eye has eased off, with the tear duct opening up.
Yesterday we celebrated Vishu The boy gawked at the Vishukkani. In the afternoon feast, he ate a bit of everything from the feast.
He has become strong enough to pull Ellie the Elephant (musical) hanging in his car seat.
Pristine - 1st Bites Rice & Dal continues. We also started the boy on Pristine - 1st Bites - Ragi & Mixed Fruits.
The next challenge is to cut his hair which has started falling over his eyes.
The tear duct blockage in his left eye has eased off, with the tear duct opening up.
Yesterday we celebrated Vishu The boy gawked at the Vishukkani. In the afternoon feast, he ate a bit of everything from the feast.
He has become strong enough to pull Ellie the Elephant (musical) hanging in his car seat.
Pristine - 1st Bites Rice & Dal continues. We also started the boy on Pristine - 1st Bites - Ragi & Mixed Fruits.
The next challenge is to cut his hair which has started falling over his eyes.
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Swimming Diapers
The boy's swimming diapers are finally here. Huggies Little Swimmers Disposable Swimpants, Size 3-4 (7kg-15kg/15lb-34lb).
Picked them up from I and R today. It was nice to meet them and their daughter Ia who is older than the boy by a couple of months.
Also ordered the Brown Bear, Brown Bear and The Very Hungry Caterpillar books for the boy.
Picked them up from I and R today. It was nice to meet them and their daughter Ia who is older than the boy by a couple of months.
Also ordered the Brown Bear, Brown Bear and The Very Hungry Caterpillar books for the boy.
Friday, April 11, 2014
Fish face
The boy started banging his face on the bed
while lying face down. He did the same thing when lying on the floor mat, that
hurt and waah! He stopped after that.
He sits up more often and yesterday he started making fish face! Sucks his cheeks in and lips in a O formation.
He sits up more often and yesterday he started making fish face! Sucks his cheeks in and lips in a O formation.
Monday, April 7, 2014
My turn
And the boy started turning to my side during sleep. That does not mean the wife is ignored. She still gets the kicks, pulls and scratches when he wants to drink milk.
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Another road trip
This time it was a 1 week, 600 km round trip to Sakleshpur, Coorg and Mysore. The boy's diet went for a toss in Sakleshpur with 5 children and many adults to distract and entertain him. On the bright side, he started eating whatever we adults ate. We made sure his food was not spicy or had salt added. Technically he uttered his first word - akka (meaning elder sister) - and B's daughter A was so thrilled! The stay at Sakleshpur was at Nyrit Villa. A relaxed, wonderful stay with very helpful staff and good food. The temptation to build a home and settle down there was high.
From Sakleshpur we drove to Coorg, the stay being at Old Kent Estate. Another fabulous place, tucked away in the coffee estate, from the maddening crowd. The staff at Old Kent were highly helpful and considerate. The boy's Khichdi was always ready at lunch time and they made extra sure that we were comfortable. I would highly recommend the above 2 places of stay.
Windflower was our place stay in Mysore and I must say that the staff did not pay special attention to children unless we requested. The boy had a tough time in the Mysore Zoo with the heat and the sun beating down. The zoo is very child friendly and we took him around in his pram. The staff is helpful and so far this has been the most well maintained zoo I have been to in India. Only the while peacock caught the boy's attention, he was gaping at it! Otherwise he braved the zoo visit and we were very glad that he was taking it well. We skipped the Mysore Palace.
The car seat is getting small for the boy but he sat happily throughout the whole trip. He is getting used to sleeping in new places. He also ate bits of whatever we ate - Idly, Dosa, Rice, Chapati, drank juices and a lot of water. One thing the wife and I noticed is that any trip - the moment we are on our way back and nearing home he starts going waaaah!
From Sakleshpur we drove to Coorg, the stay being at Old Kent Estate. Another fabulous place, tucked away in the coffee estate, from the maddening crowd. The staff at Old Kent were highly helpful and considerate. The boy's Khichdi was always ready at lunch time and they made extra sure that we were comfortable. I would highly recommend the above 2 places of stay.
Windflower was our place stay in Mysore and I must say that the staff did not pay special attention to children unless we requested. The boy had a tough time in the Mysore Zoo with the heat and the sun beating down. The zoo is very child friendly and we took him around in his pram. The staff is helpful and so far this has been the most well maintained zoo I have been to in India. Only the while peacock caught the boy's attention, he was gaping at it! Otherwise he braved the zoo visit and we were very glad that he was taking it well. We skipped the Mysore Palace.
The car seat is getting small for the boy but he sat happily throughout the whole trip. He is getting used to sleeping in new places. He also ate bits of whatever we ate - Idly, Dosa, Rice, Chapati, drank juices and a lot of water. One thing the wife and I noticed is that any trip - the moment we are on our way back and nearing home he starts going waaaah!
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