Numero Uno!

1Sid baby turned ONE today. A year has flown by. Feels like just yesterday he was out of me into this beautiful world. Its been a fun year, with a lot of " first times"- the first smile, first laugh, the first rollover, the first trick, and ofcourse, the first step :). I have loved seeing Sid grow up, although, heart of hearts, i still want him to be mama's boy and never grow up! 

I have had a lot of people asking me if he was following the standard developmental milestones. My answer to these people is usually a very polite one, but in my mind, i know it just doesnt matter. What your baby does whenever brings you joy. Whether he crawls at 8 months old or at 10 months does not matter. The joy of seeing him do that is immense. I have realized that babies are extremely special and that they make your life feel complete.

Happy birthday my little chocolate eyed boy! Your life will be filled with all the happiness and joy one can find. 

This Day Last Year!

I am excited, emotional, nostalgic - April 6th 2009, was the day my water sac broke and we rushed to the hospital. I remember the night to be extremely painful, with my contractions being extremely erratic. In my mind, amidst all the pain, was only one thing - that my precious baby should be safe and that he should come out into this beautiful world without any hassles. I cant believe its already a year since all that happened. Time flies so fast that sometimes its scary. I was at Target today and i saw this Indian aunty who is here to help her daughter through her delivery. There was an instant sweep of nostalgia. I remembered my mom being here - she panicking the minute i told her that my water sac had broken and praying incessantly/fervently that all should be fine. Like in the Indian movies, there was a downpour that day and my Mr. claims that he even got off the car for little stunt show :)

I am sure there are three people in this world who are thinking about the same things today- Ugen, my mom and ME!