We went for dinner to NoodleHeads – B’s birthday treat. The boy ate the flat noodles after folding each of them. Once I proceeded to wash his hands and mouth ( I had to hold him in a weird angle at the basin) he proclaimed with a loud sigh - “tired!” Back at the table, he decided to take tissues and wipe all our chairs. He asked me to get up so that he could clean my seat. I had to stop him as he started to move towards the adjacent tables.
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Monday, October 26, 2015
Quick weekend trip
A hard and tiring drive to Guruvayur over the weekend. The wife’s cousin’s son’s (R) rice feeding ceremony. The boy gets jealous when we talk to or carry R.
We also met relatives. On the drive he learnt about paisa, toll and singal (signal). 1 rupee is 100 rupees for him – the wife gave him three 1 rupee coins during the journey which he lost and wanted more. The return journey took a long 13 hours instead of the usual 8-10 hours because of heavy traffic.
We also met relatives. On the drive he learnt about paisa, toll and singal (signal). 1 rupee is 100 rupees for him – the wife gave him three 1 rupee coins during the journey which he lost and wanted more. The return journey took a long 13 hours instead of the usual 8-10 hours because of heavy traffic.
Friday, October 23, 2015
Dusshera camp
The boy's 2 week Dusshera camp comes to an end. During this time, he has picked up a prayer (he says it loudly once in a while and I think it has Om shanti shanti shanti at the end), learned to do a yoga posture, learned many other things which he has not demonstrated it to us yet and talks a lot. A good decision to enroll him.
Monday, October 19, 2015
Golu and no midnight milk
Chinita – We went to this wonderful Mexican restaurant for lunch. One of the best nachos I have ever tasted. The boy had a sip of Almond Horchata, a taste of the Tostadas – Zucchini and Corn and hogged the Chocolate Chilli Cake and Ice Cream. It was hard to get him back in the car, diverted his attention with a couple of tractors and he was in.
Yesterday we had Golu visits and the boy was quiet and well behaved. The wife decided not to give into his milk drinking at 2am. With the neighbors away on vacation, we could put up with the crying in the middle of the night.
Today, Ah and Aa came with us to drop the boy to school. And so he chose to walk rather than being carried or sit in the pram.
Yesterday we had Golu visits and the boy was quiet and well behaved. The wife decided not to give into his milk drinking at 2am. With the neighbors away on vacation, we could put up with the crying in the middle of the night.
Today, Ah and Aa came with us to drop the boy to school. And so he chose to walk rather than being carried or sit in the pram.
Friday, October 16, 2015
Bite and fizzy drink
We were called to the school urgently because the boy was bitten by a classmate on his cheek. The teachers gave him first aid - washed with Savlon and applied Soframycin Cream. After that we took him to the general physician who prescribed Mupi cream. She suggested Rabies(!) shots but we declined. His tetanus shots were holding good. He is fine. Once in a while he does point to it ruefully. The next day we checked with Dr S and he said the Mupi is good.
The boy had his first taste of fizzy drink thanks to Ah.
The boy had his first taste of fizzy drink thanks to Ah.
Monday, October 12, 2015
No diapers
Took the boy to the park wearing no diapers. Fingers crossed!
Ever since he has started wearing undergarments, he tells us when he wants to pee or potty - most of the time. There have been a couple of mishaps though.
Ever since he has started wearing undergarments, he tells us when he wants to pee or potty - most of the time. There have been a couple of mishaps though.
Friday, October 9, 2015
More words and third person
Spicy
It is raining
Daiper
Running race…Ready Un Tow three
Pizza
Come here
What is this
No talking
No kissy
Awesome
What are you doing?
Tired?
What is in the bag?
Paisa
100 rupees
The boy resorts to using the third person. I read that they do not understand the concept of “I” or “me” until they are close to three.
It is raining
Daiper
Running race…Ready Un Tow three
Pizza
Come here
What is this
No talking
No kissy
Awesome
What are you doing?
Tired?
What is in the bag?
Paisa
100 rupees
The boy resorts to using the third person. I read that they do not understand the concept of “I” or “me” until they are close to three.
My birthday
Yesterday was my birthday and the boy was so thrilled to see the orange cake. He dipped his finger in, licked it and wanted to cut it.
He started wearing undergarments and we are on our way to get him out of his diapers. He also removes his pants and diapers without any help and insists on putting the used diaper in the trash can.
Today the boy wore a new kurta for dusshera. He didn't make the usual fuss that he does when it comes to wearing a kurta. He looks so grown up.
He started wearing undergarments and we are on our way to get him out of his diapers. He also removes his pants and diapers without any help and insists on putting the used diaper in the trash can.
Today the boy wore a new kurta for dusshera. He didn't make the usual fuss that he does when it comes to wearing a kurta. He looks so grown up.
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Rhymes recital
How does one deal with a bundle of energy after getting only 3 hours of sleep?
I found it very difficult.
I woke up to the boy’s morning moaning. He groggily walked to the front room and wanted to be carried. Drank his milk and reluctantly brushed his teeth. After giving the boy a bath and setting his bath tub (bubbles, 2 bottles to play with and 2 mugs to make his “chai”), I thought I will take a break. But no. I was called. The boy wanted me to show how he makes tea. The water with bubbles was transferred from one mug to another. At last he got out of the bath tub. Phew. It was time for “susu”. Back to the bathroom and once he was done, water the floor and his legs. I was already tired. Now to apply the body cream. I start with the legs and that is when he decides to play. Scrambles to the other side of the bed. Sleepy and tired, I call him. No. After much cajoling, I manage to rub the cream on. Next was to get the dress on him. I am halfway and he decides to jump up and down. Patiently, I put on the dress and then it is time to leave. Finally he is in the pram and we wheel him to the school.
And when he turns and says bye with a wide smile, I forget everything.
Today was his rhymes recitation. The boy carried the below prop for the "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" rhyme.
I found it very difficult.
I woke up to the boy’s morning moaning. He groggily walked to the front room and wanted to be carried. Drank his milk and reluctantly brushed his teeth. After giving the boy a bath and setting his bath tub (bubbles, 2 bottles to play with and 2 mugs to make his “chai”), I thought I will take a break. But no. I was called. The boy wanted me to show how he makes tea. The water with bubbles was transferred from one mug to another. At last he got out of the bath tub. Phew. It was time for “susu”. Back to the bathroom and once he was done, water the floor and his legs. I was already tired. Now to apply the body cream. I start with the legs and that is when he decides to play. Scrambles to the other side of the bed. Sleepy and tired, I call him. No. After much cajoling, I manage to rub the cream on. Next was to get the dress on him. I am halfway and he decides to jump up and down. Patiently, I put on the dress and then it is time to leave. Finally he is in the pram and we wheel him to the school.
And when he turns and says bye with a wide smile, I forget everything.
Today was his rhymes recitation. The boy carried the below prop for the "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" rhyme.
On the way back he saw a bulldozer and was so fascinated that he stood for 10 minutes staring at it.
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Trip to Chikmagalur
A road trip after a long time. Just the 3 of us. We did ponder how the boy was going to keep himself occupied with no Aa, Ah or any other children of his age. It would be now or never, he better get used to it.
To start with he learned to pronounce Chikmagalur. Yes, he did! We chose to stay in home stays – Halli Berri and Flameback. The boy got to see praying mantis, cows, dogs, buffaloes, donkeys, ants, caterpillars and birds. He was also given a tricycle at Halli Berri. During the way we went sightseeing and he did climb some of the high areas without any fuss. The only time he created a fuss was during lunch at Mudigere on one of the days. Rest of the time he was well behaved and even went to sleep on his own. In the free time he chose to play with his toys, go through books and recite rhymes. The wife also read out to him. Overall a good trip!
To start with he learned to pronounce Chikmagalur. Yes, he did! We chose to stay in home stays – Halli Berri and Flameback. The boy got to see praying mantis, cows, dogs, buffaloes, donkeys, ants, caterpillars and birds. He was also given a tricycle at Halli Berri. During the way we went sightseeing and he did climb some of the high areas without any fuss. The only time he created a fuss was during lunch at Mudigere on one of the days. Rest of the time he was well behaved and even went to sleep on his own. In the free time he chose to play with his toys, go through books and recite rhymes. The wife also read out to him. Overall a good trip!
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