Visit to Bangla Sahib Gurudwara

Atharv's Delhi Visit: Last day

Today Atharv visited his sister's place at Hauz Khas. Both Ragini and Rukmini were very excited to see him. They gifted him a colourful train with yellow string :-). Riya also joined them shortly. Gals had loads of fun with Atharv.

Mohini Buji fell in love with Atharv, she hugged him and kissed him limitlessely.

Atharv loved Ziju (pet dog), He wanted to hug him, bite him and love him but we thought it is not a good idea. We had to keep Atharv away from Ziju for safety sake. Overall everybody was glad to meet Atharv. These photographs are one of the best ones that Atharv will love when he grows up. I love them all.

In Delhi//Favorite passtime

yeh wahi haath hai aur yeh wahi tap hai :-)

Atharv's favorite passtime was to go to kitchen and balcony to open the taps and feel the water on his hands. We got tired of keeping him away from it but it didnt stop doing the same thing again and again.

Sitting on the throne and delivering

Massage in Sun

Spending quality time with my son in Delhi's pleasant weather. We thought to give Atharv a nice massage in the sun. Chetan, Atharv and me had great fun.

Mummy Papa in Kasauli

in Delhi: Day 1// Masti time

Atharv is now 9.3 kgs

Atharv has started standing on his own often now. He stands without any support. How cool is that?

Today, Atharv stood in front of Doctor and his doctor said, " Atharv, I am very impressed. Next time when you visit me, I want you to walk into my cabin.

We visited Dr. Kamath for Atharv's vaccination:
1. Chicken Pox
2. Hepatatis AI
As usual Atharv cried only for 1-2 mins and then he was fine. My brave baby.

Atharv stood on his own

Today Atharv stood for almost 15 secs on his own. Dadi, Mummy and Papa witnessed it and of course went crazy and screamed in excitment. We got so excited that Atharv got scared.hehehe

My Baby

We actually live our childhood through our kids. Otherwise why would we buy a small multicoloured (soft toy)cub whose tail is bent for yourself or for that matter a rattle even though it is soothing for your ears. These things can be done and bought only for kids and these things gives immense pleasure because it make our children smile.

What is this bond? If he smiles we smile, if he cries or gets hurt, we almost die in pain. Who makes this bond strong? is it us - parents or is it our kids? No clue. But yes, the bond is strong and it keeps growing stronger day by day.

I still remember when Atharv was born. He was like an angel. I still remember Tulsi Bhabhi's words when she saw Atharv's pix, "Tumne itna cute baby paida kaise kiya".:-) I love my baby so much. I play with him everyday endless withour getting tired.

My boy is growing stronger as well. He bangs his head on my check bone and chin and it hurts really bad. He loves biting me. He still loves to play with my hair. By chance if we keep the cupboard slighlty open, he removes all the clothes and throw them on floor. Any folded clothes lying on the chair are also not spared.

He like to pull the laptop's key board and telephone wire. Everything has to go into his mouth. We have shifted our entire kitchen in the loft beacuse Atharv keep throwing things around. Running after him both Nani and Dadi goes mad.

I have not seen a single baby of his age who laughs like he does.

Sms which Atharv received today

Chinky Maasi from Mumbai: To dearest Atharv- Wish you many many happy returns of the day my sweetest bebu. Hope you life a longgg life with lots of success, happiness, luck and love.
Nidhi from Delhi: Wishing the little one and his parents a very very happy birthday. May god bless him and shower his choicest blessings. Warm wishes from Saurabh and Nidhi.
Garima from Chennai: Many happy returns to baby Atharv. May his life be filled with happiness, success and contentment. May he shine like the sun and make you proud parents. With lots of love from Garima and Rajiv.
Harish Totade and family: Hi here's wishing master Atharv Arora a very happy birthday.
May the lord shower his choicest blessings on him.
Rhituparna (Office): Please convey my love and birthday wishes to Atharv
Melissa1(office): Please give Atharv a big hug and a big kiss today and wish him a verrryyy happpyy birrttthhhdddaayyy from d coolest Aunt Mel.
when it started raining Melissa2(office): So god has sent showers of blessing for atharv. How nice
Chitra (office): Wishing Atharv a very happy birthday
Pallavi (office): Dear coochie poo, happy budday :-) big kiss and hugsss!!!
Snighda Didi (Delhi): Wish Atharv a very happy birthday! Tickle him and give chocolates :-) Love him so much.
Tanvi Didi (Bangalore): Happy first birthday. Hope you have an awesome year and bug your parents and get ur way and make them laugh and smile. Lots of love and hugs.

Birthday wishes from my office colleagues

Thanks guys for lovely wishes.. I thank you all on behalf of Atharv

Atharv's birthday Pix

ONLY ONE DAY TO GO

We got up early in the morning. Chetan and I left to ayi's place to shop for Puja stuff, vegetable, etc. Came home at 2:00pm, finished lunch by 2.30pm. We had to change Atharv's clothes from Benetton (for bigger size) so we left at 3.00pm to Colaba. We reached Colaba Benetton shop at almost 4.00pm. We exchanged clothes and came back home at around 6.30pm. The entire evening we were planning, buying stuff for Puja and setting up the house. In the night before dinner, I was feeling nostalgic. Atharv grew so fast, I miss all the days that I spent with him, when he was chotu sa baby. He grew so fast. It is almost like I delivered him few months back and look at him now! Running around the house screaming, shouting, dancing around, and trying to seek everybody’s attentions. Oh man! Times flies! We were so tired but our enthusiasms were at the peak for Atharv’s first birthday. The day ended at 3.00am in the morning in the bed.

2 DAYS TO GO

Last night we slept at 3am cleaning and adjusting furniture. Trying to keep everything at a level so Atharv does not reach there.

We kept all the crockery’s, glass stuff, show pieces, CDs, DVDs, any sharp things, which is delicate, fragile or dangerous away from Atharv in the kitchen.

We gave order for Atharv’s cake on his birthday

3 DAYS TO GO

Preparations have begun. We are planning to do a Satya narayan pooja for Atharv. We have invited some of our close relatives, friends and neighbours. Atharv's birthday shopping is more or less over. We picked some nice clothes for our little Atharv.

Atharv has become so naughty that I just cannot narrate. He travels each corner of the house with the help of Mooda (which acts as his walker). He has excelled the art now and therefore while crawling also now he uses anything everything. Like he will move with cushion, dupatta, book, plate, donga stand, roti ki tokri anything under the sun.

He comes to bite us on two ocassions: one when he is really angry and other when he is really really happy. He does not need any ocasssion to laugh, if he sees that we are laughing amongst ourselves, he laughs. If someone of the television starts laughing, he does the same thing. His best smile of the day is when I return from office. Its almost an ear to ear smile. His face glows with love and excitment and in case if I ignore him then god save the world, he cries untill he comes in my arms. I love my chottu mottu baby.

Countdown Begins

I am so excited people! Can you believe that my small pink looking baby (when born) will turn one year on Tuesday, 10th November 2009. Count down begins! Only four days to gooooooooo

Doni hathani pakda kaan

Atharv the best baby ever has learnt so many things:
1. When we say doni hathani pakda kaan (hold your ears with both your hands), Atharv touches his both ears
2. When we ask him to do salaam, instead of putting his tiny hand on forehead, he hold his one ear
3. He loves playing 'give to mumma' game. You ask for his toys n number of times by saying Give To Mumma and he gives.
4. He keeps walking by holding the furniture, pushing chairs etc
5. He loves eating Amla
6. When he has to eat his meal, he moves towards the dining table chair and eats like a good boy. He hates bibs
7. He loves going out to freak out