Oscar the grouch from Sesame Street is Adit’s most favorite character. He behaves like Oscar too, as seen here with our trashcan. We thought that he likes our trashcan because it is made of shiny stainless steel. But, his teacher commented the other day that Adit is after trashcans at daycare … read more

This fall/winter had been very funny. First there was no cold and there was no snow. Then came bone-chilling cold followed by snow and cloudy skies with fierce winds. Yesterday, it warmed up to a toasty 20+ F and the Sun was out. Perfect time to go out and enjoy some winter activities. Adit and … read more

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While changing clothes, Ashwini used to have fun with leaving her shirt over her head. Such behaviour can’t be encoded in genes, but Adit loves it too. I was surprised when he looked in the mirror and started cracking up at his own image the first time. read more

Ashwini decorating cupcakes for Adit’s birthday and sporting a new smile that she uses while posing for photographs. read more

Adit turned 1 yesterday. We had celebrations at home with just four of us and V’s brother who is visiting us. We made a cake and some cupcakes that Ashwini decorated very well. Adit was very happy to wear new clothes and play with his new toys and balloons. We have had a very eventful year and … read more

With all the trouble that followed Halloween this year, I forgot to post photos of the spider, the blue dog and the pink kitty (cousin Priya, who was visiting). read more

Adit looking at the falling snow through the window. read more

Celebrating Bhaubeej at home. read more

I don't like wearing hats, especially these girly kind. read more

Saturday was a perfect fall day for an outing: 60 degrees and sun shining in the cloudless deep blue sky. We decided to go for our annual apple picking. It was the first one for Adit. The orchard that we always go to had apples, pears and lots of raspberries for picking. Ashwini almost filled her … read more

Ashwini enjoying the mild fall weather and reading a book in the front yard.

Ashwini enjoying the mild fall weather and reading a book in the front yard.

Some photos of Adit sent by his teacher. eating lunch lounging with a book finger painting out for a ride smile smile smile Hey Big Sister, stop embarassing me in front of my buddies read more

Adit, just a few seconds before he pulled out some grass and put in his mouth. All through this month, Adit was troubled by a bad cold, but he kept fighting it and was as smiley as always. He started eating a lot of new solid foods. To rice cereal, carrots and sweet potatoes, we added squash, green … read more

A couple of notes from Ashwini’s teacher: Jul. 21, 06: I feel as though Ashwini has matured this week. Some of the things she says sound like they should be coming out of a thirteen year old. Yesterday, she told me that, “Someone should move that toy so we won’t trip over … read more

Adit getting ready to go to the waterpark. Adit turned 7 month old today. This last month will be remembered as the month of big changes. He started going to daycare, started eating solid food and starting to enjoy the vertical dimension. He has been sitting up a lot longer without falling down and … read more