Vikram Christopher & Co

We are back

2012-01-28T11:00:00.005-06:00

I know we have been missing for a while now. It's been a pretty busy year. Mommy promises to help me write more often. Here are some updates on what's been going on with us. We moved into a lovely home with a huge backyard. Sanjay and I love playing out there when it's nice weather. I have my own room and really cool stuff in it. I'm also getting so much better at reading and writing. My current interests are cars and superheroes :):) I try being a good brother to Sanjay. It is a very difficult responsibility being nice all the time to Sanjay. Sanjay has also grown so much. He walks and talks a lot. Mostly gibberish but he usually gets what he wants :):)

We did so many things last summer. Mommy kept us busy every weekend with something to do. I also have to really good friends as my neighbors. I'm super excited that we'll be going to school together. I start kindergarten in August. How cool is that??? Here are some random picture we have taken since we moved into our house. I promise to blog more often :)

Sanjay @ 6 months

2011-02-05T09:25:00.007-06:00

Here are some picture we took together. Mommy had wanted to take individual shots but I insisted on doing it together!

Sanjay: There is Mommy again with the thing that has these bright flashes!
Vikram: Just ignore Mommy you'll get used to it really fast.

Sanjay: Mommy!!! Vikram is kissing me again!!

Vikram: Here I'll make funny faces and make him laugh.
Sanjay: Alright! I like you just because you play with me!

Sanjay: Don't move! I need to figure out this thing right now ok!!!
Vikram: Fine! I'll try

Sanjay: Are we done?

Vikram: Are we done?

Sanjay: Wait! I know I can grab you hands with mine :)

Vikram: Ouch! That hurts!!

Vikram: Yes thambi! That's our hands together!

Sanjay: ??????

Sanjay: Gosh! I really can't wait for this to be over!

Vikram: Tell me all about it.

Holiday Pictures

2010-11-19T11:19:00.003-06:00

These are 5 best pictures we could produce after taking so so so many. Sanjay wasn't really very cooperative.

Pre-Holiday Season Pictures

2010-10-22T12:49:00.004-05:00

No..No.. It's not me. It's Sanjay pre-holiday pictures. Mommy wanted to have some practice first..

So... what do you think? So I've been told many many times over that Sanjay looks so much like me when I was that age. Here are some of my first holiday season pictures and here is another set of them. I see so many differences. Even Mommy thinks we look so different!!

Partner-In-Crime

2010-10-15T13:43:00.003-05:00

So much has been going on since Sanjay got here. Aya and Ayya left. There goes by back-up in case I don't get my way with Mommy and Daddy. Aya and Ayya were definitely an ally for me.

I have definitely taken the role of big brother very seriously. I'm learning to help with the diapers and feeding. I have proof too :) My next assignment with Sanjay is to teach him potty training. Mommy thinks Sanjay is jsut a little too young to be potty trained right now. Mommy says I don't remember how long it took me to train. Hey! I just thinking in terms of saving money from buying all that diapers and use the money instead on buying toys for me and Sanjay.

Sanjay is definitely getting bigger. He definitely likes it when I sing all the cool nursery rhymes I learn at preschool. Preschool is so much fun. I have made so many new friends and am learning so many new things. Mommy is a little worried though because of the girls who like me. Mommy thinks I'm just a little too young. Some of the girls have asked me out on a playdate. I think that's pretty cool. I also get to ride the yellow school bus to school. I think that's the coolest thing ever to ride on the bus

Birthdays & Anniversaries

2010-09-10T10:39:00.003-05:00

Happy Birthday to Daddy :)

Happy Anniversary to Aya & Ayya :)

Isn't it cool that Daddy shares the date with Aya and Ayya's Anniversary? I'm been extremely busy playing the big brother role with Sanjay. It's a huge task keeping up with the all the stuff that is involved with Sanjay. Whoever thought that a tiny baby has so much?

I promise to post pictures really soon. Mommy has just gotten them downloaded to the laptop and hopefully by this weekend I'll have some pictures to post.

Sanjay Alexander

2010-08-20T08:55:00.006-05:00

Day 1 - Sanjay fast asleep

Day 2 - Snuggling up to Mommy :)

I'd like to introduce my little baby brother Sanjay Alexander. Pretty cool name huh? I call him 'thambi'. It means little brother in Tamil and Sanjay when he's a little older will call me 'Anne' which means big brother.

So who would like to know the birth story about how Sanjay got here about 2 weeks before his due date??

July 20, 2010 - First we have to start talking about the day before Sanjay got here. Aya and Ayya who were supposed to be here on Monday got delayed due to a slight misunderstanding about a visa or something like that. They flew in the following day instead (Tuesday). That was the day where the mid-west had the really really bad storm. Mommy was already stressed out about the storm and driving to the airport. I heard Mommy telling Daddy that driving was really bad and the visibility was almost non-existent!! I fell asleep in the car as I was tired and Mommy was driving really really slow. Poor Mommy!

Finally after arriving at the airport. I think we drove for almost 1.5 hours. Usually it takes about 40 minutes to get to the airport! We get to the airport tired and exhausted. I know Daddy was a little worried as we kept receiving calls and text so often to make sure we were doing ok. This is when we find out the flight is delayed and because of bad weather the flight has been diverted to St Louis and waiting there for the weather to clear at Kansas City. I was so bored that I think I made Mommy stress out even more. Hey! I am after a hyperactive 3 year old with too much energy. There isn't much to do at the airport anyway.

I think we must have waited about 3 hours before we heard anything. I think Mommy was almost in tears. I know I wasn't helping the situation at all. Finally there was some good news. The flight had left St Louis and would be in Kansas City really soon. Yay! I was getting tired and I think Mommy was tired too.

Aya and Ayya arrived safely and all the luggages also arrived on time surprisingly. Next thing you know we're heading home really hungry. The weather wasn't too bad driving home. Phew!

July 21st - Sanjay's Birthday. Mommy wakes up as usual in morning to head out to work. Aya and Ayya are already up and about. I think it's the jet lag. They have been in 3 different times zones in the last few days. Aya was already starting to cook up all of Mommy's favorite dishes which at the end Mommy didn't get to eat any. This is when I find out that Mommy has been up since 4am. I think she was having contractions. I think it was due to the stress the day before. I swear I didn't have anything to do with that :). Mommy has also been keeping contact with the doctor who I think told her to wait out a little longer.

About 10am, Mommy was ready I think to have Sanjay and called the doctor who as trying really hard to get a room for Mommy at the same hospital I was born but there wasn't any room at all so Mommy and Daddy were sent to another hospital. I think Mommy wasn't very happy at all with this hospital. I think Mommy had her mind set to have Sanjay at the same hospital as I was born. I think Mommy and Daddy didn't have any choice so they went ahead and started the registration process at the other hospital and got admitted. Just as the rest of the paperwork were being done. Mommy gets the message that there is a room available at the hospital Sanjay was supposed to be born! Mommy didn't really waste anytime and got dressed again and rushed to this hospital. Funny isn't it?? Well! I thought it was.

After all the trouble of admitting and getting discharged from one hospital and rushing to the other; Sanjay was born at 1.46pm. I was super excited that finally my little baby brother is here. Someone to play with and get into mischievous with. Daddy finally came home and picked us up so we could head out to the hospital to meet Sanjay. I was so excited. I even got to hold Sanjay for a few minutes. I've got so much more stories to tell but maybe another day another post right??

June Bugs

2010-06-30T13:15:00.003-05:00

It's been a very busy June so far. Every weekend is spent doing something. Thank you to Mommy and Daddy for organizing all this fun activities for me and my friends.

Baby Sanjay is almost here. I think he's got a few more weeks left before he show up. I can't wait to meet my baby brother. I am so ready to take the responsibility as the older brother and teach Sanjay some of my tricks.

Aya and Ayya get here in a few weeks to help out with Sanjay. I can't wait to have them over and get spoilt by them. It's going to be a fun fun summer.

I think being 3 is the most fun thing so far. I can almost get my words across to others. I get a lot of big boy toys too. I'm a fully potty trained toddler and love being outdoors. I think I'm also starting preschool in August. I can't wait for that.

Birthday Party

2010-05-19T08:51:00.002-05:00

I had my 3rd birthday party at McDonald's Playplace. I love that place. I've been going there a lot during the winter that Mommy decided that we should hold my 3rd birthday party there. It was a blast :)

Cheese Mommy! So when can I cut my cake???

Yummy Ronald McDonald Cake (Chocolate Flavor)

I had really cool Winnie the Pooh Candle and Mommy helped me cut the cake.

Time to feed everyone with sugar so we're are geared up to play and play.

Checking out all my gifts the next morning. Thank you everyone who came and for the gifts. I had a blast at my birthday party :)

Sanjay

2010-05-05T12:22:00.002-05:00

Sanjay's Post

Vikram said I could write a few words in his blog. I don't think Mommy is going to start a blog for me. I think I'm sharing with Vikram. I'm pretty excited to meet everyone. After a lot of discussion I think I"m going to be named Sanjay Alexander. What do they mean?? Sanjay means triumphant and Alexander means defender of man. Mommy think it rhymes pretty well with Vikram's name.

Did I mention I'm pretty hyperactive and love to kick Mommy all the time? I think it drives Mommy nuts. Mommy thinks she's going to have another hyperactive kid just like Vikram. I will hopefully soon post some pictures of me when Mommy gets around to scanning them.

Happy belated 3rd birthday to Vikram. Can't wait to meet everybody really soon.

3rd Birthday

2010-05-05T09:28:00.002-05:00

I celebrated my 3rd birthday last weekend. I think I've got the hang of blowing candles and cutting cake. I did celebrate 3 days in a row. Fun isn't it?? I'll post pics of my birthday party here really soon. We've just been so busy preparing for Sanjay's arrival in a few weeks :)

Soccer

2010-03-29T11:39:00.005-05:00

I'm starting soccer camp next week for 6 weeks. I'm super excited. My friend Jason will be joining me as well. I have someone to play with. I will definitely post pictures of my weekly soccer sessions.

I have a birthday coming up here in a few weeks. I"m super excited. I already received one of my birthday presents early. It's big boy bicycle. A little too big but I'm excited anyway. It has spiders on it just like Spiderman.

Here is a glimpse of me and Mommy recently taken. Mommy and Daddy are seriously lacking on Sanjay's pictures. Hopefully it will get corrected with this really nice weather coming in the next few weeks.

Baby Brother

2010-03-15T19:04:00.002-05:00

So the news is officially out. I'm getting a baby brother in August. Can't wait to meet him. It'll be so exciting to have a partner in crime to do all the things I've already been doing. There will be officially someone I can blame for all my wrong doings. I think we as a family have decided that he'll be named Sanjay Alexander. Hopefully soon I"ll be able to post some pictures for everyone to see. Sanjay did look a little weird when we got to see him through a television. I wonder why??

Curious George

2010-03-08T10:40:00.006-06:00

Guess I got to see last weekend? Curious George :) Curious George was a really big monkey and I really liked hugging him so much. He was just so cuddly and huggable. I also got the play at the play area after meeting Curious George and had lunch with my friend Jaz (a.k.a Jasmine).

Hugs! Hugs! I love you Curious George.

I'm all smiles now that I've met Curious George.

Maybe just another pose for the picture.

I'm still not done with the hugging part. Need more hugs.

I need more pictures and I'm still not done.

I'm on top of the world right now.

Daddy! No pictures. Jaz and I are on this secret mission.

No Jaz! That one! You've got to pick this first.

Alright you have yours and I have mine. I think we're good on this. Back to my game.

Winter Blues

2010-03-03T09:17:00.003-06:00

Did anyone ever tell you about this thing called winter blues? I don't really like being cooped up in the house all the time. Usually during the weekdays Mommy rarely wants to go out to do anything. Mommy is constantly complaining about the cold weather. Don't get me wrong, Mommy always somehow manages to find me fun stuff to do during the weekday but I think it's still not enough. Can't wait for the warmer weather where I can spend hours playing outside at the park or pool. I'm pretty excited about it because Daddy has promised to teach me how to swim. Maybe I'll even get enrolled in toddler soccer camp. Mommy says there are more options for me this summer as I turn the big 3.

I had my first ever clothes shopping experience with Mommy the other day. I've been clothes shopping before but no one has ever asked me my opinion. Well, this time Mommy wanted to get me some jeans as I was outgrowing my current ones. I even got to pick the colors I liked. Did you know there are so many different cuts of jeans available for toddlers? After much confusion and trying out in the little big boys fitting room, Mommy and I agreed on 4 pairs.

One of Mommy friend introduced this really cool place at a local community center. It has a 6ft rock climbing wall. I was super excited about it. Still learning the ropes on how this whole rock climbing this works. Can't wait to go again there.

Mommy also says she's got a big surprise for me. I'll find out about it sometimes this week and I'll blog about it next week hopefully if I'm not too busy with it :) Maybe it a brand new bicycle or a toy? I can't wait to find out. Mommy's birthday is also coming up next weekend. I need to find the best gift in the whole wide world. Need to discuss with Daddy on the available options and how much I have in my piggy bank to spend.

Posing for Mommy while I attempt rock climbing

Multi tasking my juice and water

Clock

2010-02-24T09:37:00.003-06:00

Brilliant Clock Design...

A different way to display time on the green time line.. This is a really interesting clock! It comes from a Dutch web site. Here is what you will see when you look at this clock.

Don't do anything. It's automatically adjusted to your time zone. Just look at it and study it. It gives you the EXACT TIME of the DAY in seconds, minutes, hours, the day, month and year.

Just read the green line. Everything's there. Study it for a few seconds and it will all come clear to you.

Remember these definitions:

1st Line is Seconds
2nd Line is Minutes
3rd line is Hours..
4th Line is Days
5th Line is Months
6th Line is Years

This is the coolest clock I've ever seen.

Tech Toys

2010-02-22T11:31:00.002-06:00

My favorite toy so far is the Ipod Touch. Well technically it belongs to Daddy and I pretend it's mine when I get hold of it. Mommy often downloads apps for me to play on it. I think Mommy does a pretty good job downloading cool apps for me. Daddy thinks I'm too smart sometimes when it comes to using the Ipod. I mean I was introduced to tech toy at a really young age. I can't imagine a life without one. Nightmares? Scary thought isn't it?

I think most things are touch screen. Mommy finds it really amusing when I try to flip or touch the screen of her cellphone or computer. Mommy! It's not that funny ok. I'm still figuring it out. Isn't everything touch screen anyway these days? Mommy needs to update her cellphone and computer to touch screen ones. I get to do pretty much anything I want on the Ipod Touch. I get to play games, watch video and listen to podcasts.

Thumbs for today's technology.

Hallmark Kaleidoscope

2010-02-15T09:30:00.002-06:00

A few weeks ago, Mommy and Daddy took me to this really cool arts and crafts place called the Hallmark Kaleidoscope. It was really fun. They had this really cool room with black light and a jigsaw puzzle maker. Most of the pictures we took didn't really turn out well but Mommy managed to get a few videos of me and Daddy doing some fun artwork. I can't wait to go back there and have more fun.

Halloween (2009)

2010-02-10T09:11:00.004-06:00

Finally I've got the Halloween pictures up. I dressed up as a green dinosaur. I wouldn't mind dressing up all year round if it meant getting candy from strangers.

I'm all set to be the meanest green dinosaur with purple polka dots. Mommy said I should be able to get loads of candy.

Time to check out my 'loot'. Let see whats in the pumpkin basket.

So much candy so little time. Need to plan this before it all disappears.

Uhm Daddy! Which one should I pick? Too many choices. Everyone one of them looks good.

Ok! I'll just pick one randomly for right now. Let's see what I get.

It's a purple sucker. Matches my purple polka dots too. I'll just start with this one then.

Snow

2010-02-01T09:32:00.003-06:00

I love snow. I think they are the best things ever during the winter. I get to play in the snow. Build a snowman. Sledding with Daddy. Daddy got me this really cool sled to be used in the snow. It's a double seater sled I think so Daddy and I can both get into it and sled down together until I figure out how this whole maneuvering thing works.

We had a little bit of snow last weekend but it wasn't really enough to play. The sun came out too quickly and melted everything. Hoping we have more snow this weekend.

Mommy and Daddy celebrated their wedding anniversary two weekends ago. Happy Anniversary Mommy and Daddy :) I know I'm a little late but a belated birthday wishes to those who celebrated their birthdays in January; Periappa a.k.a. Pipa and Grandpa.

On the development milestones, my vocabulary is growing bigger and bigger. Mommy thinks I'm learning too much the television and friends. I'm still rather picky on what I eat and drink. I get to pick what I want to wear each day. I also want to do everything all by myself (I do by self).

Pro-cras-ti-na-tion

2010-01-20T09:53:00.002-06:00

It's a big word and I'm still learning. I'm have been missing from the blogging scene for a few weeks now. I have to blame it on all holidays that were celebrated. First there was Halloween, then Thanksgiving and Christmas.

For Halloween I dressed up as a green 'scary' dinosaur. I did collect a lot of candy but somehow magically all the candy disappeared that night. It might have been the cookie monster. I will have investigated on it here really soon. Thanksgiving was spent down south with family. I had fun. I got to ride in the car with Mommy and Gee Gee. I spent most of the time watch my DVD player. I think it's a good way to travel :).

Christmas was pretty good to me this year. Mommy and Daddy went a little way out getting toys. I'm not complaining at all. I got a really cool Batman cave. "Superhero; Blast Off" among other toys. We had tonnes of snow for Christmas. It was truly a white Christmas :) Mommy kept complaining about there was too much snow and the temperatures are too cold. I wasn't though. I like snow. Daddy and I had a blast sledding and building snowmans.

Do I talk non-stop? Mommy complains I talk too much. Mommy is always saying to me "5 minutes. Just sit down and don't talk". How can I do that? There is just too much going not to ask anything especially when Mommy is watching TV.

Breakfast

2009-10-26T11:06:00.002-05:00

This would be my typical breakfast on the weekends. My laptop, muffin and orange juice. Life can't any better than this right?

Vikram Talks (Part 2)

2009-10-20T15:41:00.004-05:00

Mommy is angrily scolding Vikram.
"Mommy, you're happy ok!"

"Mommy you talk" and quickly runs of to do something no-good.

Watching a scary movie on tv
Mommy "Vikram! Mommy is scared!"
"Don't worry Mommy! It's ok! It's ok" while giving Mommy a hug.

Vikram playing with his RC car; runs into the other room and shuts the door.
Quietly pressing the remote to make the car move.
"Surprise" (the car moves on its own! with Vikram being on the other side of the door).

After doing something naughty "Mommy! I give you hug ok?"

Daddy is getting ready in the morning
"Where is your phone, Daddy?"
Daddy "I don't know Vikram. Where is it?"
Vikram looking for it "Where is my phone???" and starts searching for Vikram's phone.

Mommy "Vikram are you busy tonight?"
"Yes. I'm busy"
Mommy "What are you doing?"
"Playing"

Vikram trying to test Daddy
"Daddy does this go here or here? (pointing at the different toy baskets)
Daddy "I think this goes here" (putting it in the wrong one)
"No Daddy! This one, ok!" (correcting Daddy)

Vikram Talks

2009-10-19T12:32:00.004-05:00

While in the shower
"I'm still playing Daddy. You're busy."

Pillow fight with Daddy
(Folding the pillow in half) " (once a) upon a time. There was a prince. The end" (Unfolding the pillow) "Pillow fight now, Daddy"

Throwing a tantrum in the car.
Mommy "Fine Vikram we can't go and see the dinosaurs because Vikram is angry"
Vikram "I'm happy now Mommy" (and stops crying)

Day 1: "I'm a big boy"
Day 2: "I'm a superhero"
Day 3: "Mommy you're a princess"

"Mommy I'm not a baby. I'm a big boy"

"Mommy red light! Stop Mommy! Stop Mommy"

Mommy is parking the car
"Good job Mommy" (and does a little jingle)

Vikram throwing another temper tantrum
"I need something! I need something!"
Mommy "What do you need?"
"I need candy"

"Mommy I love you. I need some candy/mac & cheese"

"I'm a superhero" (while trying to jump off the sofa/step ladder)

"Blast off! Blast off! I see the rocket" (while in the car) (influences of Little Einstein)

"Ghost light! Ghost light" (while in the car) (influences of Cars : Mater)

Bike race

2009-09-30T08:58:00.004-05:00

Mommy managed to get into my first ever almost bike race. Well almost because I wasn't really pedalling. I still can't reach my pedals on my tricycle. It was still fun though. I hope there will be more bike races like this in the future. It was held downtown Kansas City. I think it was called the Tour of Missouri. I just took part in the kids race.

I'm all ready to go and race away.

C'mon. Let's get started already.

Can I go now Daddy???

Off we go pedalling/pushing my bike as fast as I can.

Going and going. Where is the finish line again??

All done. I have my medal. I'm a happy kid with a ballon.

Now we wait for the real bikers to race.

Summer Fun

2009-09-23T09:12:00.003-05:00

We did a lot of things this summer. There was the visit to the Zoo, Science City and Renaissance Festival. Mommy has been working really hard to make sure I'm not bored staying at. Thanks Mommy! That being the reason the blog hasn't been really updated on a regular basis.

As for my 2-yr progress. I'm doing great. Everything is up-to-date. Growing really well. I can recognized my alphabets and numbers. Still working on the colors. I'm able to recognized a lot of the things around me. If I don't know what it is, I'm not shy to ask Mommy or Daddy. Usually it's like "Mommy, what this?" and Mommy goes "It's *something (insert the right word here)". My respond to that is "Ok" and I run off playing again.

I like singing. My two favorite songs right now are ABC's and Twinkle, twinkle little star. I've even managed to compose a tune combining both my favorite songs. Everybody gets a laugh out of it. I like talking. Did I ever mention that??? Daddy thinks I talk too much sometimes. But if I never ask I'll never know right?

090909

2009-09-09T09:06:00.003-05:00

It's Sept 09, 2009. Pretty cool date huh? Apparently it doesn't repeat itself until for another 100 years I think. I don't know if I'll be around then. Tomorrow is Daddy's Birthday. Mommy said something about celebrating it. I'd like to wish Daddy a very happy happy birthday. Ayya and Aya are also celebrating their wedding anniversary on the same day as Daddy. How cool is that? Happy Anniversary Ayya and Aya.

Last weekend we were at the Science City. I had a great time there. There was an actual dinosaur lab there. Right now, my favorite hobbies are cars (vrroommm) and dinosours (arrrrrrr). I wonder what's in store for next week?? Mommy, can I make some suggestions?? Can't really do any outdoor stuff anymore since the weather is getting cooler and colder. The outdoor pools are closed for season.

Wisconsin

2009-09-02T08:41:00.004-05:00

Sometimes in July this year, we took a road trip to Appleton, Wisconsin. It was a very long drive. I was entertained pretty much all the way. Mommy and Daddy had bought me a dvd player for the car. Isn't that nice of them? I wonder why. Rumors had it that Mommy and Daddy wanted a quiet drive (I think it was those tiny tiny temper fits I was throwing in the car that made them decide this). Mommy made sure I had a lot of movies to watch. I think overall it made the road trip less stressful for all of us.

Appleton was really nice. It was really windy and slightly cold for July but then it's further up north and the temperatures are usually lower. Daddy's cousin, Mike was graduating from high school and Amy was graduating from middle school. Loads of yummy food cooked by Aunt Bunny. Everyone was there. Even Aunt Lisa, G-G, grandma and grandpa were there.

I had a lot of people to play with. Amy and her friends thought I was a cute kid. Ahem? I didn't think that was even a question. I know I am little flirt.

Amy tried doing this really cool stunt to impress me with her ball catching.

The pretty girls I got to hang out with during the party.

But Daddy the girls are over there. I really don't want to be playing with you.

Every kid needs nap time right?

Family picture. Missing from the picture is Grandma, Grandpa and Eric.

MIA

2009-08-17T09:09:00.003-05:00

I've been missing in action for a while. It's just been a very busy summer. Almost every weekend we're busy doing something. I promise I'll post pictures. Mommy has been very busy with taking pictures again this summer.

Strawberries

2009-07-10T07:31:00.006-05:00

Hello everybody! (That has now officially become my standard greeting with everyone). I know I've been missing in action for a bit now. We've had quite a bit going the last few weeks. Firstly my trip to Malaysia. That requires a post on it's own that will be done really soon. Then it was the 4th of July fireworks. Now Mommy has told me that's we're off to Wisconsin to visit family there. I've got a pretty packed summer. I'm so excited.

We also got to pick strawberries. I thought they were the yummiest ever. I was too busy eating them. I wasn't really helping with the picking part. Mommy and Daddy picked the strawberries and I ate them. I think it worked pretty well for me. Yummy! Strawberries are the best!!

It all started with Daddy trying to show me how to pick strawberries.

They looked really yummy.

Ok Mommy. I'm now going to walk away with my share and eat as much as I can.

Bye everyone! I'll see you later with an empty basket.

That one! That one! That one looks really yummy!!! Hurry up! I'm still hungry!

Pay attention! You almost missed a good one there Mommy!

You're the best Mommy! I love you :)

There is always time for playtime right???

Nap time. After a long days of hard work of eating and playing I fell asleep in the car.

Mommy and me

2009-05-13T09:33:00.002-05:00

Here are some parts of the conversation between Mommy, Daddy and me.

Mommy is driving the car.
Vikram : Mommy! Careful, ok
Vikram : Mommy! Careful, ok
Mommy : Ok Vikram will be careful while driving
Vikram : Mommy! Careful, ok

Vikram : Mommy, Allie (the alligator) wants some cookies
Mommy : Allie! you can't any cookies right now
Vikram : No cookies Allie, go play

Daddy was talking really loudly to Mommy
Vikram : Daddy! Time out, ok
Daddy : Why?
Vikram : Daddy! Time out, ok
Vikram : Mommy, you ok?????

Daddy : Vikram are you ready for your shower?
Vikram : Yes, Daddy (Vikram running of to turn of the tv)
Vikram : I'm ready Daddy
Vikram in the shower playing with his toys for a bit
Daddy : Vikram, are you ready for soap and shampoo?
Vikram : No! I'm still playing

Mommy says I articulate my words pretty well for my age. My parent teacher educator also says the same :) Thanks.

What say you?

2009-05-07T09:47:00.003-05:00

I'm flying out to meet the family in Malaysia again this year. I think I'm very lucky to be able to go again to meet everyone. I just don't like the long flight part. It gets rather tedious sitting down for a very very very very very very long time. This time all 3 of are going. Maybe this time Mommy won't be so cranky with me. Daddy will be around to play with me. Mommy said I could take my computer with me so I can keep learning my alphabets.

This t-shirt is dedicated to both Aya and Grandma.

Web Hosting Geeks

2009-05-06T11:35:00.002-05:00

I think it's about time I started looking to host my own website. Mommy still helps with the typing part. best vps hosting is an independent site that does independent review on hosting sites. I find it much easier to have everything on page where I can compare and do a little pricing shopping. Isn't that convenient??? Anyone who is even remotely interested in getting started on their own site should look up this best vps hosting site. Comparing the review helps understand what is actually offered and what is the best in the market. I can also choose one that best fits my needs for owning my own website.

There are just so many available options. I would probably need a host that offers online 24/7 technical assistance and loads of web space to store my pictures and videos. I would also need something reliable to upload my contents regularly. Most important of all, the host needs to reliable as I'll have to give some private information. I've learned so much about getting my own site. This website also has their own blog too. It's a pretty neat blog which contains postings on maintaining your site. Every bit of help counts

2nd Birthday

2009-05-02T13:59:00.006-05:00

It's my birthday! It's my birthday! I'm officially 2 years old. I'm a toddler and I'm 100% going through the 'terrible twos' stage and I love every moment of it. I have my own toddler computer, a tricycle and a new sippy cup. Life is good. Thanks to Gee Gee for the rocking chair, and Grandma and Grandpa for the fishes, and Mommy and Daddy for my own alphabet computer.

It became the family business to finish the skyscraper chocolate shake we had.

Kites

2009-04-30T09:45:00.004-05:00

Last weekend was really really windy. Mommy thought this would be a good time to fly my kite. It wasn't really that bad but I think Mommy and Daddy had more fun flying the kite. Hmmpphh! I thought it was my kite. So much for sharing it with Mommy and Daddy. After a few temper tantrums, crying and I finally got to hold my kite for a while. Daddy was yelling something about keeping the kite up in the air. I finally gave up and went running around the huge field trying to find rocks (Rocks are officially my favorite hobby right now).

Making sure the kite stay up in the air. Hard at work!

"I want my kite back now!"

"Here Daddy, Let me help you hold the string."

Best of Time

2009-04-29T09:26:00.002-05:00

Mother's Day is coming up here really soon. I'm already running out of ideas on what to get Mommy for Mother's Day this year. I was looking around the world wide web and found is absolutely delightful website for watches (http://www.bestoftime.com/). They had some of the most beautiful watches. I'm sure I can find a really nice one for Mommy. Mommy will sure treasure the watch forever and ever. The watches definitely are priced very reasonable compared to what you might find at the stores or malls. They also have a section for fine jewelry. Maybe I can find there instead. Something that Mommy will always remember that I gave Mommy something special and wonderful.

Weddings

2009-04-23T10:39:00.006-05:00

I attended my first ever wedding ceremony. It was one of Mommy and Daddy's friends. I liked the excitement a lot. It was fun flirting with the girls. Dancing was fun too. Mommy thought I had way too much fun that day.

Family picture before all the excitement started.

Giving Mommy the look hoping Mommy might stop taking pictures.

Daddy thought I was such a poser with girls. Got to be on my best behaviour in front of girls, right?

My current favorite word while taking pictures "Cheese" with a cheeky grin.

I hid under the piano for some quiet time. Too many girls too little time. Need to rethink my moves.

"Here! Let me help you find that lost earring or whatever is that you think just needs to be found right now."

"Yeah! It was that spot. Don't go there. It's just to dangerous."

"Break time. Need to replenish my energy."

Cruiser Customizing

2009-04-22T10:47:00.002-05:00

Spring weather is finally here. Time for outdoor activities. Let all the fun stuff begin :) Did you know that long time ago Daddy had a really cool motorcycle and used to ride it around? I think it's still somewhere in Daddy's home in Drexel. I think it's time Daddy brought it out and we had some fun. motorcycle community offers a variety of things from helmets, jackets and accessories. I'm thinking we get really cool matching helmets and jackets for the ride. It'll be so much fun riding with Daddy. There are just so many accessories we can get for the motorcycle. I can't wait to go shopping with Daddy on this.

Random Stuff

2009-04-16T11:54:00.002-05:00

Random pictures of me from the last few weeks. Most of the pictures were taken from Mommy's camera phone.

Giving Mommy the cheeky smile in the mornings.

Daddy and me giving Mommy the smile while having lunch. Mommy calls it the 'Happy Father-Son moment'.

The cool dude at the park swinging away.

I'm all ready for my vacation.

Rustic Furniture

2009-04-15T08:49:00.002-05:00

Mommy said I'm almost ready to have my own bedroom. I get to pick my very own bedroom furniture. rustic furniture has some pretty neat bedroom furniture. I liked this Double/Single Left ladder White Cedar Log Bunk Bed very much. It seems like a neat idea. I know I still have to share my room when Ayya or Aya come over to visit. I get to sleep up and they get to sleep down. It sounds like so much I get to climb up to my bed every night. It's camping every night in my very own log bunk bed. It just sounds so exciting.

More Snow

2009-03-30T09:25:00.002-05:00

We had more snow over the weekend. It was fun this time. Well, almost fun. Didn't really enjoy the sledding part after what had happened the last time. Daddy remembered and took me down a much safer hill but I think it was still a long way down there. I did like building the snowman with Daddy. That was a lot of fun. Mommy hopes the snow is done for the season and we don't have to see anymore snow till end of this year. We had about 7-8 inches of snow this time around.

Real Estate

2009-03-29T12:09:00.002-05:00

It just snowed again here in Overland this weekend. We had about 8-9 inches of snow. We're still having snow in Spring??? Something is just not right here. Mommy and Daddy had just gotten me an early birthday present - a tricycle. Daddy thought it would be for me to take my bike out during the nice weather. I think we need to think about relocating somewhere else where the weather is always nice and sunny. Arizona relocation here offers some really nice real estate. I wouldn't mind the nice and sunny weather all year round. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to play outside everyday??

Sledding

2009-03-13T08:50:00.004-05:00

It snowed in March. We had almost 6-7 inches of snow. I had my first ever sledding experience. It was fun and it was a lot of snow. I think I might try doing it again if it ever snow again. So much snow so little time. Need more snow! Need more snow! I think Mommy didn't really enjoy snow this late in the winter. I like snow. Dressing up getting ready to go out isn't that fun though. Too much layers to wear.

File Extension

2009-03-11T09:25:00.002-05:00

File extension is usually something that describes the file type. Have you ever had a file with and extension you really didn't know what sort of application to use when you're opening it?? vob is a type of file extension. They are vue objects that are used to open DVD videos. There are so many extension and so many different applications that can be used to open each and every type of extension. Luckily there is this website that I've found really helps. This website has a pretty comprehensive database of all the extensions and the required application need to open/run it. It also explains what they mean and how they work. Doesn't that make life just a little easier?

Hair-Cut

2009-03-11T09:11:00.003-05:00

Here are some pictures of my first ever haircut at the kids hair salon. It's a store that specializes in hair cuts for kids.

I'm really not complaining here. I got a sucker a.k.a lollipop and got to watch tv. I also got to sit in this really cool looking race car.

Mommy is always too busy taking pictures of everything. I mean I'm getting my haircut. Does everyone have to know about it?????

The after picture with Daddy. I liked the classic car.

Ebates

2009-02-16T08:57:00.002-06:00

Tax season is here. Time to find that right accountant to file your taxes. I'm sure you don't want to miss out on any deductions or stimulus. Daddy used this tax filing website to find coupons to cut costs. Hiring an accountant isn't cheap and doing it yourself wasn't an option in our house. Mommy says it's too complicated and is afraid she might miss out on something important deductable. Daddy thought this website tax filing was a good option to find an accountant. We did find some really good ones and used them to save some cash. The economy isn't doing too well. Always finding ways to cut cost right?

Duckie & Me

2009-02-09T09:42:00.002-06:00

Last weekend was really really nice. Well, Saturday was good weather. Sunday was a little too cold for me. Mommy and Daddy took me out to the park again this weekend. I got to ride my duckie again. It was fun. I didn't get a video of it though. Sorry.

Mommy has finally managed to make me say the word 'Please'. I had been refusing to say that word for the longest time. I mean why, right? I've also figure out that I only want Daddy to give me showers. Mommy doesn't really like when I throw temper fits. I like to roll on the floor and scream (Sounds familiar, anyone?) I think Mommy and Daddy are embarrassed when I do this. Mommy, you're not a bad Mommy, ok? I just like testing you out on various stuff. I need to figure out my limitations.

Should I be getting a hair cut? Mommy is very sad to cut my hair. Mommy thinks my curls (ehem! curls are for girls) are too gorgeous to be cut away. Daddy disagrees. Daddy think boys should have short hair. Mommy said they day some call me a 'pretty girl' is the day I'll get my haircut.

Paintballs

2009-02-05T10:18:00.002-06:00

Summer time is the time for paintball. I can't wait to check it out. I know I'm little too young but I know Daddy loves to paintball all the time when he was young. I know he has a paintball gun somewhere in the house. I need to so search for it. I wonder where it would be???

I overheard that Daddy would be needing some paintball gears really soon. I should start shopping for some for him then.

21 Months

2009-02-05T09:46:00.002-06:00

How is everyone? I'm sorry I know I've kind of disappeared from the blogging scene for a while now. Things just have been so chaotic since Christmas. Christmas was good. I received a lot of toys. Thank you to everyone who gave me presents. I liked my new tees from Malaysia which only arrived last week. Talk about the post being slow. It took nearly 4 months to get here.

I almost going to be two in a few months. I can't wait. I'm not looking forward to the responsibilities that come with it but the fun stuff. Spring/Summer is the best time ever to be out playing. Last year I was too small to enjoy the park and stuff like that. This year it will be more fun with my neighbour Nick.

I'm learning to talk back more. Mommy doesn't like much. Sometimes Mommy says I talk too much. I can almost name all my body parts in two different languages. I'm so proud of myself. I'm still learning other things.

I love to test Mommy out to the limits. I think it's so much fun. You should just see her expression when I say 'No' all the time. I think it makes Mommy really mad. I never agree with Mommy on anything. I mean why should I right?

I can also partially count and name some alphabets. There are so many numbers and 26 alphabets. It might take me forever to figure them out. Daddy got smart and got me some numbers/alphabets singing toys to help make the learning a little easier. Hope the trick works.

I'll try and blog a little more often. The weather is definitely improving and getting better. Maybe one of these days I'll get Mommy to take a video of so I can name all my body parts. Have a good Valentines Days everyone.

2008

2008-12-31T14:36:00.003-06:00

2008 has been quite the year. So many things have happened. I've learnt to walk and talk. I have learnt so many new things. My highlight of the year was meeting all my family back home in Malaysia. I didn't know I had so many relatives or I'll get so much attention. Happy New Year everyone. See you next year.

Mow a.k.a Snow

2008-12-23T13:45:00.002-06:00

Mama! Mow! Mama! Mow! (translated : Look Mama there's snow). We had quite a bit of snow last week and Mommy took me out to play for a while. I was out with my neighbour, Nick. We only stayed out for a few minutes. It was really cold. Christmas is around the corner. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

RC Cars

2008-12-14T02:30:00.003-06:00

I've been slacking off on my blog lately. Sorry everyone. Mommy has just been so busy with everything else since Thanksgiving. I had a wonderful time with everyone this year. I did get to enjoy the food more. I think it gets better with age. I not so into meat yet. I prefer vegetables and fruits. Mommy thinks that is a good thing. Daddy thinks I talk too much.

I say a lot of words now. Daddy thinks at least now I'm making a little more sense. I used to only say half the words and wasn't easy to understand. I'm still learning. I can say most of my basic words like mum-mum (food), nana (banana), pa-pa (milk), up, gone, bye what's that?, tee ya (see ya), Daddy, Mama, choo-choo (train) and a whole bunch of other words.

Mommy and Daddy got me a train set to go around the Christmas tree this year. I was afraid of it at first but now it's my best buddy toy. I like carrying them around and always end up on time out because I'm not to touch the trains. I'll take of a video of it really soon when Mommy has some time off.

Thank you to Uncle Mark, Aunt Bunny, Mike and Amy for early Christmas present. I really like my rc car.

Family Portraits

2008-11-12T09:18:00.004-06:00

Mommy is kind of into taking family pictures lately. I know it's only been a few months ago since we took one for my birthday. Mommy thinks I'm growing up to fast so Mommy needs to capture every moment (more like every step I take). The camera I think is a part of me now. The extension of me.

I'm not officially 18-months and counting. Feels really good to treated like an adult. I can now call Mommy; maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. I think Mommy is ok with it for now. Mommy feels that as long as I've got at least half a word or somewhat of a word it's good enough. All my soft toys are called "monkey". Nose is moooooku (in Tamil). Please note that I like to stress on my vowel. I think it's important. Cars are cars. They are my most favorite toy in the world. Nothing else makes me happy. Any cars or books on car are good with me.

Saying hello and bye is fun. I think everyone just like seeing me say hello and bye. Why would they ever do that? It's not that funny. Pretty girls are pretty. Nice to drool over. Ask Daddy, Daddy has a lot of stories to tell. Mommy trying really hard to teach me the potty stuff. I think I'm not ready yet. Maybe in a few weeks. I like combing my hair. Brushing my teeth is a fun thing every morning. So many things to learn. Hopefully I can learn them all soon enough.

Sherwani suit with a really cool looking stool.

I had to hold Mommy and Daddy's hand. Just in case I decided to take off somewhere else.

I like this picture of Mommy and Daddy. Daddy actually smiled.

Happy family. Happy family. Happy family ;)

All Hallows Eve

2008-11-04T11:07:00.008-06:00

Hehehe.. That's another way of saying Halloween. I did dress up as a Bollywood Star. The scars on my nose are because of a fight I got into with another boy over this girl. That's the story :).

I'm all set and ready to eat all the candy and chocolates I'm going to get here in a bit ;).

Load 'em up Grandma. I can't wait to munch on those.

Mommy and me on the stage looking really cool.

As usual Mommy is trying to tell Daddy something.

I had to do my cool walk down the stage.

I thank all my supporters and fan who have ever been so loyal with me all this while.

Wait Mommy! These photographers are busy taking pictures of me.

Words of wisdom from Mommy. Top secret issues.

Running away from Daddy and my responsibilities. I think that scarecrow was going to get me.

Happy voting everyone! Make sure you've casted your votes. Mommy says I'm too young to vote. Maybe in another 17 years I should be able to cast my vote.

Happy Diwali & Halloween

2008-10-27T10:05:00.003-05:00

Happy Diwali everyone! It's time for new clothes and Mommy's cooking. I know Mommy makes the yummiest Indian food. I can't wait to eat all that food. Mommy bought me a bunch new clothes in Malaysia when we were there.

Halloween is this Friday. I get to dress up as a Bollywood Star. Mommy thought this would be a great idea as I have too many Indian costumes. I might as well wear them before I outgrow them, right? I think Mommy and Daddy as going to dress up as Bollywood stars as well :) This will be fun. The whole family going out for trick-or-treating.

Social Skills

2008-10-13T09:29:00.002-05:00

I've been busy sharpening my flirting skills. Mommy and Daddy took me to a social event last weekend. I wasn't busy eating but I was busy flirting with the girls around there. I found a few which were nice to me ;) Daddy took the videos. Daddy took a bunch of short ones. I told Daddy next time to take them in one go.... Easier for me to upload when I post something.

Octoginta

2008-10-07T09:13:00.006-05:00

Anyone is made to get up at 5am on a Sunday morning should be banned. I'm talking about Mommy and Daddy. They made me get up so early just so Daddy can go for his bike ride in Lawrence. I think I must have to the only crazy parents who make me do these insane things.

Never mind it's like 5.30am. At least I get to eat by breakfast and watch my cartoons.

It was a pretty good cartoon. The bagel was good too.

Mommy! I think I spotted something I'd like to explore!

Now all I have to do is wiggle my way out from Daniel.

Cool dude! That's my new look ;)

The 'people' who were riding their bikes that morning.

Why would anyone ever subject themselves to such things so early in the morning??

I tried to get out of this one as well. Mommy got smart and strapped me in this time.

Everyone is looking really enthusiastic for the ride to start.

Pretty flowers! Maybe I should get closer??

I'm getting closer and closer and Mommy's not realizing it yet.

Mommy caught me! I guess I won't be able to pick those pretty flowers.

Flint Hills

2008-10-02T09:37:00.005-05:00

Pro-cras-ti-na-ting. That's the new word Mommy has been saying lately. I'm sorry I've not been able to update my blog a little more regularly. I think it has to do with that word pro-cras-ti-na-ting. It's starting to get colder so Mommy and sometimes Grandma have been busy helping me out with getting me all geared up for the cold weather. That means I'm usually dragged into shopping with the both of them. Mommy and Grandma usually make me try winter outfits. Most of the time, I'll try running away between the rack of clothes. Mommy is still looking for the perfect winter gear for me so I think there will be more shopping for me. I've already bought my winter boots. Looks just like Mommy's one but it's for boys.

Last month, we took a trip to Flint Hills. It was Kansas Prairie Grassland I think. It was good. I think I saw too much of flat land :) Aunt Uma, we did think of you a lot when we were there. Mommy said she'll take you next time you're here. Here are some pictures of the trip.

Please don't hesitate to sit wherever you like. That's what I do when I'm usually tired.

As Periamma would say, "It's that frenchie frog".

I like to stay hydrated. Drinking a lot of water.

One for the album. Family Picture.

This is a standard Mommy and Daddy picture. Don't ask me why.

And this is how tall I am right now.

42,804,450

2008-09-08T09:11:00.002-05:00

So, you might ask what this number is all about? In the millions and all? Hmm.. Let me explain. I just thought it might be cool to find out how old I am in days, minutes and seconds.. Here the compiled list.

As of 9/8/2008 10:07:30 AM EDT
You are 1 years old.
You are 16 months old.
You are 71 weeks old.
You are 495 days old.
You are 11,890 hours old.
You are 713,407 minutes old.
You are 42,804,450 seconds old.

That makes me feel ancient. I also found out that I share my birthday with David Beckham. Now I know it's fate. I'm meant to play soccer. That also explains my soccer skills (I paid Mommy a bunch hugs and kisses to let me write that).

Summer's almost over

2008-09-04T09:35:00.003-05:00

Can you believe it that summer is almost over? Cold weather is already here. I can tell that Mommy's not liking it at all. Now, Mommy has to pull out all the heavy jackets and sweaters for me to wear. We spent the last weekend at the local community pool. They had this really cool man-made beach. It was a lot of fun.

With the cold weather coming, I don't I'll be able to spend much time outside playing. I'll just have to settle playing indoors I guess. Hopefully Daddy buys me more toys. I like the ones which makes a lot of noise.

I think my vocabulary has improved tremendously. I can very clearly now ask Mommy or Daddy "do that?" which to they usually say no but I go ahead and do it anyway. I'm just being polite. I also say "bye tee ya" (bye, see ya) to every passing person, car or anything moving away from me. Daddy thinks it funny when I do that. Don't tell Mommy but I almost understand everything Mommy asks me to do. I just refused to follow orders! I'm a rebel in the making.

Daddy's birthday is coming. We already got Daddy his birthday present. Well! Mommy just had to give it to Daddy early because it was an emergency situation. Daddy broke his old one. We bought Daddy a really nice BPA-free water bottle. As I was behaving really good, Mommy bought me a miniature one. Now Daddy and I have the same water bottle. Mommy did also mention that Daddy shares the same birthday day with Aya and Ayya's wedding anniversary. How cool is that? Hehehe... That means I've got less days to remember.

Bend It Like Vikram

2008-08-19T09:31:00.001-05:00

That's me showing off my soccer skills. What do you think? Any takers?

15 almost 16

2008-08-18T10:17:00.002-05:00

I'm almost going to be 16 months in a few weeks. I can't wait for that. I had my 15-month check-up a few weeks ago. Doc said I was doing great. I was weighing average on the weight and way above on the height. So, I guess I'm tall. Doc said I was doing great and was up-to-date on all my immunizations that I didn't need to see him until I turned 2... Yes! (While I did my special dance). The nurse was impressed with my progress. Mommy was impressed as well but Mommy did say that if only I wasn't so hyperactive.

Daddy had gotten be beginners crayons and I was more interested in tasting them. I would say the blue sure tasted like blue. So was the red and green. Yummy! After that I never saw the crayons again. Sigh! I need to find another hobby. At least Mommy hasn't taken away my cars and soccer ball. I love my cars. I know I have a bunch of them. Usually I can't find them because I'm really good at hiding them for emergencies. I have to get Mommy or Daddy to help find them. Soccer ball (or baa... as how I say it) is my favorite outside game. I like playing soccer with Daddy. Mommy says I'm getting really good at kicking the ball now.

I've started calling Dadi (Daddy). Mommy is sad I'm not calling her Mommy yet. Mommy! One word at a time ok. I've got to start with the important ones. I can clearly tell Mommy that I need my mum-mum (food). All I have to do is go and point at my snack and someone will give me the food. I do a very selective bye-bye to some people.

Lately I've been to the pool. I think it's the best ever biggest bathtub. So much water, so much fun. Yeah! Leave it to my parents to do something as crazy as letting me float and kick in the pool all by myself with the float of course. I know they are usually standing close by in case of and emergency. I think I must have drunk at least 1/4 of the pool water by now. Hopefully next weekend I'll be able to take some videos.

I'm still learning to say a whole lot more words. I think it's really funny when Mommy repeats the same word again and again.

Batu Caves

2008-08-08T22:28:00.003-05:00

So, did everyone hear about my latest hairstyle? I had my head shaved in Batu Caves (Malaysia). Mommy had made a vow for me and I had to sacrifice my hair. I thought it was a really cool idea. I looked like a little monk. Daddy thought it was a cool look for me. Daddy almost wanted to shave his hair off as well.

It took 5 people to shave my hair. Ayya was holding the camera. Aya had me on her lap. Periamma was holding the magazine. Mommy was feeding me water and food. The barber was shaving my head off.

Mommy carried me up all the way to the temple. 272 steps to be exact. I wasn't allowed to climb myself. Thank you Mommy for carrying me all the way up and down. I know it wasn't easy to carry me. Mommy is always complaining that I'm heavy. I just say that I'm well-rounded. I think Mommy needs to eat more food or exercise. To those who were worried about my hair; Mommy said it will grow back.

Farmstead

2008-07-30T18:28:00.002-05:00

Last weekend Mommy and Daddy took me to the farmstead. It was a really cool farm with ducks, goats, turkeys and cows. There was more animals but I'm still learning the names. I had so much fun. I thought I'll post some videos. I also have pictures but Daddy thought the videos would be more fun to watch.

There were so many new things to learn. I got to see so many farm animals. There was even a farm school there. I think there was also the Native Indian house. It's like a really cool camp tent. Very big and spacious. I think I"m going to persuade Daddy to take me there again this weekend.

Birthday Celebrations

2008-07-23T09:24:00.002-05:00

It's Aarthi's Birthday. She's ummm... I can't tell the age. Mommy said girls don't tell their age. Happy Birthday Aarthi. Co-incidentally it's also Uncle Eric's 21st birthday (Eric is Daddy's younger brother). Happy Birthday Uncle Eric. The share the same birthday date. Isn't that cool? I know I share my birthday with some of mommy's friends.

Rabbit Slayer

2008-07-16T08:54:00.003-05:00

And then I went chasing the rabbits in Aarthi and Arun's house. I think they were afraid of me ;) I'm officially the rabbit slayer now ;)

I also tried my hand at feeding them. They weren't that smart. The rabbits were always digging holes to somewhere. Maybe they were also trying to escape to rabbitland.

Maybe someday Daddy will let me have my own rabbits. It doesn't seem like a lot of work. Just play and feed them leave. I can do that.

Malaysian Birthday

2008-07-14T20:56:00.006-05:00

Mommy took over 300 pictures taken while we were in Malaysia. I had another birthday party. Thanks to everyone who came and gave me all those wonderful gifts. The cake was delicious. I was so tired that I even took a power nap during the party. Thanks to periappa, periamma, aarthi and arun for hosting the party.

I tried really hard to help with the getting ready part.

So much hard work!

It's a coolest birthday banner ever yet. Thanks periamma.

Aarthi tried taking pictures with. I thought I'll quickly make a wish.

Mommy made Aarthi laugh. It was so funny.

We tried getting Arun into the shot but he was too shy.

Tried my hand at the keyboard. Wasn't too bad. Might think about it if I can pick up girls.

Yummy cake! I was already tired and cranky. All I wanted was too sleep.

Group picture with some of Mommy's friends and family.

Almost bedtime but Mommy let me stay up just for the night.

Aarthi Chalu

2008-07-08T08:59:00.004-05:00

Hey everyone :) I know I've kind of almost disappeared from the blogging scene for a few weeks. It's all for a good reason. I just got back from my fun vacation in Malaysia. I met so many relatives and friends. I think I've also made a few potential girlfriends :) I promise to write a bit more about my vacation with loads of pictures. Mommy and I are trying really hard to recover from the cough and flu.

Congratulations to chitti Kartika and Adai chittappa on the wedding. I think their wedding was really awesome. I've never seen so many colorful sarees and dresses. I was so tired I slept through most of it :)

My cousin, Aarthi has started her own blog. It's really good. I think she's really into this Hannah Montana thing. She also wrote one or two posts about me. Mommy helped Aarthi start her blog. Mommy said Arun was too young to start his own blog. I had a blast with my cousins, Aarthi and Arun. I hope they get to come and visit me next year.

I promise to write more after getting more sleep and recovering from my jet lag :).

Happy Father's Day

2008-06-10T09:20:00.003-05:00

I know this post is a little early but I'll be in a plane on Father's Day. I'll be flying to meeting my Mommy's parents and family in Malaysia. I wish all the Dads out there a very happy father day. I going to miss my Daddy very much but I'm also excited to finally meet my cousins in Malaysia. I heard a big group is coming to receive me at the airport. Hehehe! I feel important now.

Mommy said not to worry about the packing. Mommy's pretty good at packing the luggage. I told Mommy to pack my favorite clothes. I heard it's always summer there so I need all my lightweight clothes. What toys should I bring? My cars? or my phone? or my books? I'll let Mommy make all those decisions for me.

I think I'll be busy for the next few weeks so I might not be able to post anything for a bit. I'll be busy meeting loads of new family and friends. Maybe I'll find a new girlfriend? Don't tell Mommy but I'm going to use my baby American accent to pick up girls :)

Swimming

2008-06-03T19:21:00.007-05:00

So there goes my first field trip to the swimming pool. The pool is right next to the apartment. It took me less than 1 minute to get there :) Here is some video Mommy managed to capture. I have this coolest car float which honks really well.

Family Portraits

2008-05-19T18:46:00.015-05:00

These are our ever 1st family portraits. These pictures were taken professionally so Mommy can be a part of the pictures. It was really fun taking these pictures together. Hopefully we can do it again. It took me a long time to convince Mommy and Daddy we need to have family portraits taken after that disastrous one.

Birthday Pictures

2008-05-15T10:20:00.017-05:00

Finally, I managed to convince Mommy that the birthday pictures were long overdue. Some were taken on my birthday and some were of my party. I have way too many of them. I'll just post the interesting ones. A big thank you for everyone who came and brought presents.

Shhhh Daddy! Don't start spelling the beans on Mommy. Mommy thinks I'm an angel.

Uhm... Mommy please keep that camera away. I'm trying to have a conversation with Daddy.

I was serious about that ok...

My 1st birthday cake. It was Mommy's idea and a friend helped bake it.

I should smile now since all the camera's are clicking away.

Yummy cake!

Anyone cares to escape with me??

I'll wait till no one is really looking at me.

Am I really the center of the attraction here?

I even get my own piece of cake........

Let's feed Mommy! Mommy looks awfully hungry.

Walk With Me

2008-05-07T20:32:00.002-05:00

I finally did it. I decided it was time for me to start walking all by myself. Thanks to Mommy and Daddy's practice walk helped. I'm so proud of myself.

Birthday Dinner

2008-05-06T12:44:00.006-05:00

Mommy and Daddy took me out for my first ever actual meal dinner. I had chocolate milk, chicken nuggets and applesauce. Yummy!!!! I didn't finish everything but it tasted good. I'll upload the birthday party pictures later this week. Mommy need to help me sort it out first.

1st Birthday

2008-05-02T15:04:00.002-05:00

It's my birthday... It's my birthday. I know I have a lot of new clothes to wear. Thanks to my cousins Aarthi and Arun I now have new bath toys. I'll take loads of pictures and post them this weekend. Thanks to Great-Aunt Lise as well for the books and clothing. I really like them. Daddy got me an alphabet drum. It's pretty cool. Makes a lot of noise. My party is tomorrow :) I can't wait for that. It's going to be so fun :).

What Goes Up Must Come Down

2008-04-30T22:24:00.002-05:00

This video was purely taken by my extremely bored Mommy. I think Mommy was way too much of free time on her hands. I'm almost 1 now. I can't believe it's already been a year since I got here. I overheard that Mommy is busy planning a birthday party for me. I can't wait for that. It's been such a tough life. A lot of things have happened. My trip to Malaysia is also getting closer. I can't wait for that.

Dancing with the Stars

2008-04-20T07:57:00.002-05:00

I've decided to take up another hobby. I call it shaking my body in a funny way when there is music in the background. Mommy is getting really good at capturing these moments in my life. I can't seem to escape the camera anymore. I just have to now find newer ways to indulge in my hobbies without Mommy seeing it.

Self-Family-Potrait

2008-04-05T11:29:00.005-05:00

This is what happens when you get 3 goofy people try and take a family potrait all by themselves. Note to everyone please do not attempt this at home. This series of pictures were taken while Mommy was attempting to take a family picture of the three of us.

This is what happens when you're short. You get cut off from the picture.

Now it's Daddy's turn to hide from the camera. I wasn't too happy about it.

What's up with Mommy having the perfect pose for each picture. I'm getting tired of this pictures taking. I'm going to hide behind Mommy now.

Daddy smiled! Daddy smiled. I'm still gonna hide now.

Gosh! This is so embarassing. Both Mommy and Daddy are trying give me a kiss. Eeewweeee!

Surprise! Mommy tried using the timer on the camera. That flash was bright!

We finally decided at least one good pose for the family album!

Vikram the Conqueror

2008-04-02T10:05:00.006-05:00

I did it! I did it! I managed to conquer my fear of the cow. I can now ride it with one hand and even standing. It doesn't scare me anymore. I've just been so busy the last few weeks. Everyone has been sick with all sorts of things. Mommy had a birthday. I can't tell the age though. We also celebrated Easter. Mommy and Daddy took me to the church for the first time with Grandma-G on Easter. I thought the choir was very interesting. Daddy ate all the chocolates. All I got was the empty eggs and an Easter bunny.

I've also managed to conquer the staircase. It was the longest ever trip I've ever taken myself. It's a long long way up there. Now, Mommy (with her evil laugh) makes me climb the stairs everyday after we get back from the babysitters. Mommy says practice makes perfect. What Mommy doesn't know is that I know that the more I pretend not being able to do the more Mommy or Daddy will do those things for me. Life is so simple. Always pretend to be ignorant and you'll be amazed at what other would do for you ;) Take walking for an instance. Everyone is trying so hard to make me walk. I can crawl and I can get other to carry me. Why walk, right? Mommy thinks I'm just being lazy and not wanting to try out this new method of transporting myself. I know how to walk Mommy! I just don't want to right now.

I Swing :)

2008-03-11T14:42:00.002-05:00

The second time around on the swing was much better. It was actually a very nice experience. I wasn't afraid and Daddy was making funny faces. It was fun time. I also enjoyed going on the slide. Life is getting much better now that the weather is improving. There has been a few mild temperature days which has allowed me to go to the park. Less clothes to wear as well. Yay, for good weather. Life is good. Mommy these days allow me to eat adult food. They are so yummy and much better than the bland baby food. I think by far chocolate and pasta is my current favorite foods.

I was bored

2008-03-04T13:56:00.006-06:00

What do I do when I'm bored? A lot of things actually. One of my favorites is talking baby language. Apparently adults, i.e., Mommy and Daddy have no clue what I say. I need to send them to baby school to learn this amazing language. Sometimes, Mommy is funny and tries to repeat what I say. Obviously it's funny when someone repeats what you say when they don't really understand, right? I have a bunch of video to post later but Mommy said one at a time. Mommy doesn't have much time to help me write everyday. Mommy claims to have too much homework to do.

Telemarketing

2008-02-27T13:54:00.002-06:00

Telemarketing is an effective method to generate sales opportunities. What is Telemarketing? Telemarketing is the process of calling potential customers to discuss products or services. This provides quality leads with potential customers interested in the products or services.

What does a Telemarketing do for a client? They spend time getting to know the clients and their products or services. They also find out what kind of customers target at.

I think Mommy once worked in a Telemarketing environment when Mommy was studying in Australia. It was a casual job to support living expenses. I know Mommy like the job very much. Mommy was always saying it was the best job ever. Mommy would randomly call people and initiate conversation and in return get information to help the research team.

Sometimes when Mommy gets a call from a Telemarketing company Mommy answers all their questions because she knows its hard work. They work really hard as they have to enter all the details into a computer as soon as you speak or say something. Almost all conversations are recorded for later use. I'm sure everyone has heard of the "announcement" which says all conversation will be recorded. This is to help in research and just in case important information is overlooked.

10-months milestone

2008-02-27T13:28:00.002-06:00

I have a couple of teeth in my belt. I'm working on the rest as soon as possible. Walking is a difficult chore. It's the toughest thing invented. It's much easier to get someone to carry me everywhere. I'm also learning how to say bye and clap my hands. It's the coordination part that's tough. I wish they had manuals / instructions for these things.

Mommy has been busy buying me clothes for the trip to Malaysia. Mommy thinks I need tonnes of shorts and tees. I don't blame her. I heard the weather in Malaysia can get really hot. I know the summers here can get really hot. I told Mommy we'll just go shopping in Malaysia when we get there because I like the clothes Ayya, Aya and Periamma sent me.

Management Training

2008-02-26T14:26:00.002-06:00

Mommy thought this post was meant for her. At some point of your career, you would have been sent for Management Courses by your employer, right? How does this Management Courses benefit us? I remember some of the courses I've been to. Usually they are very motivational and inspirational. These training were to help us to be more productive at work. I remember having given different situations and asked to address each situation as how I would approach it. For instance, if you saw a co-worker chatting and not doing the reports due in an hour, what would you do? Would you complain to you boss? Would you talk to your co-worker? What would you do? These are just some of the training given. I know it has helped me improve myself in the working world.

Malaysia Trip

2008-02-26T14:17:00.003-06:00

I've got my passport and I've also bought my flight tickets. Watch out Malaysia, here I come!! I'm leaving Overland Park on June 14 and reaching Kuala Lumpur on the 15th. I'll be spending 3 whole weeks there! Please let Mommy know your availability or check with Mommy.

I think Mommy and Periamma are planning another birthday party for me in Kuala Lumpur. How exciting! I get to celebrate my birthday twice. I also get to meet everyone. I'm so excited. I've got a wedding to attend and a birthday party. Life is good!

More details later or on future posts as the dates get closer.

time 4 sleep

2008-02-26T13:55:00.002-06:00

Mommy and Daddy have the best bed in the world. Have I ever told you about it? It's just the softest bed. My crib isn't the same at all. My crib doesn't feel the same as Mommy and Daddy's bed. I want my own bed as well. I talked to Mommy about it. Mommy had one thing to say; first sleep in my own bed. Gosh! That's a harsh thing to say to a little person like me.

I was already daydreaming about my perfect bed. Guest Beds has the perfect range of children beds. I was thinking about a soccer or V6 or even the fire engine bed. I mean how cool would that be to sleep in a fire engine bed? It had the perfect wheels. I'm into wheels right this moment. I'm sure you've heard to talk about it in my previous posts.

Guest Beds offers not only children’s' bed but also a variety of different types of bed to suit all type. You can pick your own bed type, color, size and price. Even pick out matching bedroom furniture and pillows.

Maybe I can convince Daddy that I need a new bed. Mommy's not so easy to convince. Anyone else? The bed after all one of the most important place we spend a third of our lives so why not get the best.

Who do I look like?

2008-02-26T13:39:00.006-06:00

I found pictures of Mommy and Daddy when they were young. I don't think I need to explain the weird outfits Mommy was wearing. I'm trying to have my own identity but most people confuse me by saying I either look like Mommy or Daddy. Which one? It's a 50-50 chance I think. As usual, Mommy forgot to smile when this picture of her was taken. I don't know how Daddy managed to smile in this picture. It's a rare occasion.

I am my own :) I try though. I'm still learning and developing. I've still got a long way to go in the growing part.

Black Friday

2008-02-26T13:24:00.002-06:00

Don't you just love the day after Thanksgiving? Black Friday :) The best day to shop and get the best deals in town. thanksgiving deals you can never find anywhere except this one day every year; the day after thanksgiving. Avid shoppers line up as early 2am to get into line or even camp out for the best bargains. Would I get up so early or even camp out in front of a store? No. I like my sleep. thanksgiving deals lists the sale information as it's available. All I have to do is pick the store and all the deals are there.

My favorite store? Where else but babies'r'us. Mommy helped me navigate through the website to find the toys I liked and there were so many good bargains. As Mommy would say, never give up on a good bargain. Babies'r'us is the best place for a little person like me. There are so many other stores. I know Mommy was looking at Best Buy to find Daddy's camera. Kohls is another store I found really great deals especially on little boys’ clothes.

The best part? You can sign up for email notifications and as the information is updated. Talk about being on top of the line :)

Pass-Me-Port

2008-02-22T13:39:00.009-06:00

So, have you heard the news yet? I'm going to Malaysia in June. I'm so excited. I have already packed my suitcase and ready meet the family. I think Mommy has suitcases big enough just for my toys. I'm also going on a shopping spree for my cousins. They've given Mommy a super long list. If anyone does need anything from the US, please email my Mommy. Mommy will be able to get it for you. If you email me, I take no responsibilities in bring them safely to you.

Daddy said I need my own passport before I can leave the country. What is a passport? Daddy said it's a valid travel document with your personal information so it's easy to track you down in case of an emergency. Ahh! So, I can't play hide and seek?

Wait! Daddy is saying something really interesting.

I tried really hard not to smile but there wasn't enough light. Try again.

Mommy thinks smiling might work for the picture.

How was my good side profile? Do you think it'll be enough for the Homeland Security?

What? No? Why not? Why? I can't tilt my head even?

That's flash was awfully bright. Keep it coming. We might eventually score one.

How about that? Will that work? Now will you leave me alone? I gave you your shot!

MoneyMagic

2008-02-21T13:48:00.002-06:00

Suburb or city? Which would you prefer? I've always lived at the suburbs. Yeah! It's been a long 9 1/2-mths now. I kind of like the peacefulness with a little hustle-bustle-ness thrown in. I've been to the city a few times but I don't think I would want to live there.

I know a lot of people commute to work. There is definitely an increase in commuting these. Commuter would rather trade-off time for cheaper and affordable housing. Remortgage definitely helps find the best rates suitable for you. Remortgage offers a variety of mortgages and rates.

I think living in the suburbs helps improve quality of life and promotes a healthy lifestyle. Just imagine a nice huge garden for the kids to run-a-around playing and grow up with plenty fresh-air. Minimal pollution right? I like that idea; being able to run around and play as much as I'd like.

Tooth

2008-02-21T13:41:00.003-06:00

Mommy's Post

I've just found out Vikram has his first little tooth poking out. It's really sharp though! Finally, it's just been too long. Every other kid I know already has a tooth or two. I was beginning to wonder what was going on. It's really sharp too. I think the tooth no 2 is also trying to poke itself out. I'm glad Vikram's not having any fever/temperature. It definitely helps with one less issue to deal with. Maybe Vikram's just a bit strong. He's sure heavy enough when I carry him for too long. My tough kid :) Maybe if Vikram keeps his mouth open long enough I might be able to snap a few pictures of his brand new tooth.

Concrete Garages

2008-02-21T10:06:00.005-06:00

Daddy said he would like to build his own shed one day. Mommy said the project will never get done. I started searching the web to find some hired help to get it done so I don't have to listen to Mommy and Daddy argue about it. Daddy I vote we hire Concrete Garage to get the work done and then we'll have a work shed to tinker our secret inventions which will change this world someday.

I think it's a pretty cool website. Concrete Garage has so many choice to pick from. I can choose the number or windows or door I want. The sheds are built with durable garden products. These shed are almost maintenance free. What about that Daddy? We can spend more time building cool gadgets.

I've started "investigating" my toys lately. I've got this fascination for wheels. I think when Daddy gets Concrete Garage done. I'm going to work on my secret project that involved wheels and lots of wheels. I know Daddy has a lot interesting ideas. Daddy is also doing something in the study which I'm not allowed in. That place is filled all sorts of treasures. Mommy, do you have any ideas at all? I know what Mommy will say; just keep the shed clean and neat.

Cling-On

2008-02-21T09:53:00.003-06:00

Mommy's Post

Vikram's has been lately very clingy to me. It's almost impossible to go anywhere without him holding on to my legs. As soon as he sees me wearing my coat and shoes, Vikram's all ready to go out as well. I'm hoping he will get over it as soon as possible as it's wearing me out.

Vikram has his 9-mth wellness checkup a few days ago. Everything is going great. He's growing like the way he should. Vikram's height and weight are where they should be. No immunizations this time. The next one is when he is 12-mths. Long way to go right?

1st birthday party planning is tough. Vikram's birthday is coming up in about 2-mths. I know a lot of people are saying that's a long way to go but I'd like the parties (2 by the way) to be perfect. Paranoid? Yes. Insane? Maybe. Hey! It is Vikram's 1st birthday and I want it to be memorable.

We've going to have one party here in Overland Park and another in Malaysia when we're there sometimes in June. I didn't want anyone to miss his party on both sides of our families :) Vikram's already starting to walk with help. Sigh! My kid is growing up way to fast.

ClearDebt (IVA)

2008-02-20T14:23:00.003-06:00

Are you in debt? Should be you be in debt? Can you avoid being in debt? Clearly nobody wants to be in debt. How do you avoid going into debt? Daddy says I should be thinking about these question really soon. How do Mommy and Daddy manage their debt? Pay their bills on time. Mommy said that is the best way to approach it. Always make sure each and every one is paid in full amount. Don't buy if you can't afford it unless it's absolutely necessary.

Not everyone has the capabilities to pay off the bill in full. Sometimes emergencies happen and debts start to accumulate.

Individual Voluntary Arrangements (in the U.K.) a.k.a. IVA helps cut the amount you owe typically by 50%, helps freeze the interest you pay and will legally prevent creditors from taking action against you. That makes only one affordable payment each month to pay off your debt. IVA is the safest choice to becoming debt free if you don't have equity in your property or a big enough surplus.

ClearDebt offers more than just information. ClearDebt helps set up an IVA, a legal binding agreement which provides greater security with better terms than a debt management plan.

Maracas...Maracas

2008-02-20T14:16:00.003-06:00

Guess what Grandma-G got me when got back from her vacation in Mexico? A maracas. It's a really fun chewing toy when they first gave it to me. Later Mommy showed me how to use it. I still think it's a good chewy toy. Finally I managed to get Mommy into one of my video. Daddy and I made this deal and tricked Mommy into being in the maracas video. Doesn't Mommy look tired? It's not my fault. I take no responsibility for any actions done on the video.

Smorty

2008-02-20T09:39:00.004-06:00

Leave it to Mommy to find me these get paid to blog websites. It's pretty I think. I'm already saving a healthy some in my account. I think it's enough to buy a huge huge truck. Mommy has given up asking to to do anything these days. I think I've proven the fact to her that I'm more stubborn than Mommy and Daddy put together.

get paid to blog is a great website pays for blogging. Blog for money, sounds like a great plan right? I mean I like blogging and what a wonderful way to earn while I'm doing it. Smorty helps me earn money towards my college fund (Hm... don't tell Mommy that I'm actually saving up for a truck). I'm improved my vocabulary so much. Learning the big no-no with a headshake thrown in is the best thing ever. All four of my grandparents find my no-no an amusing thing. Hey! Am I not being taken seriously here?

get paid to blog is a good way for advertisers as well to advertise on blogs. It's a easy way to reach a lot of potential customers/buyers. Advertisers pay bloggers to write their opinion post with links back to them. Gosh! I guess my opinion does matter sometimes, huh? Get paid to blog. The best way to do it.

Walk

2008-02-07T09:59:00.000-06:00

Ok, so I'm getting bad at giving titles each times I do a blog entry. Anyway, I hope this video will be entertainments to a lot of people out there who have be complaining to Mommy that they haven't met me yet. Yes! I'm talking about those in Malaysia. I'll be seeing you soon in June.

Congratulations to chitti Kartika and Adai(?) on the engagement. It's this weekend in Klang (Malaysia). I hope to receive loads of engagement pictures. We've also got to figure out how I'm supposed to call Adai. Mommy thinks chittappa should be fine. I'll need to think this through carefully though. So, for right now I think I'll call him Adai chittappa. Btw, we need to discuss this when we meet up in Malaysia, ok?

Human Touch Quality Massage Chairs

2008-02-07T09:39:00.000-06:00

Massage Chairs by Human Touch provides the best back pain relief and also combines state-of-the-art massage technology. The Massage Chairs replicates proven techniques used by professional massage therapists and chiropractors.

When is comes to Daddy's comfort and wellbeing, I don't there second-best. Massage Chairs uses the most advanced robotic massage technology and system in the chairs. Analyzing the treatments used by massage therapists, chiropractors and physicians and experience has allowed Human Touch to engineer the most advanced Robotic Massage system.

Every time we go out Daddy has to try one of the Massage Chairs. I even tried one. They feel really good. It replicates human-like massage like rolling, kneading, compression and percussion techniques of massage. It's the best full body massage you'll ever experience and provides relief to sore and tight muscles. It's the best choice for your own well being.

Check it out at Human Touch. I know what to get Daddy for his birthday.

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Randomness

2008-02-01T09:19:00.000-06:00

It's been really cold these days. There isn't much to do. We usually stay home. Sometimes Mommy gets cabin fever and we all have to bundle up and go out. We usually go somewhere fun. I like snow. I think it's the best thing ever especially when it falls on your face. I can't wait to build a snowman with Daddy when the next snow storm comes in.

So accidents happens sometimes, right? I liked the plaster on me. It glowed in the dark.

I had to get the experience of being in Mommy's shoes. It was quite the experience I don't think I ever want to do it. Too much work.

Eat out! Eat out! Eat out! I love trying new food and flavors.

ZenniOptical

2008-01-30T11:14:00.000-06:00

I never have to leave my home again. I can even buy prescription glasses online. I never have to depend on Mommy and Daddy to drive me anywhere. Zenni Optical sells stylish prescription glasses online. I found a huge selection of frames with single vision lens, sun sensor (potochromic) lens, tinted sunglasses lens, bifocals and progressive lens. Do you want to know their secret?

Zenni Optical only sell their own manufactured frames direct to the customer with no middleman and virtually no advertising budget. How that for affordable prescription glasses? All of the eyeglass orders have high quality stylish frame, thin and light (1.57 index lens), anti scratch coating, full UV protection, lens edge polishing and beveling, quality hard eyeglass case, microfiber lens cleaning cloth and full guarantee.

Zenni Optical: Sell Rx Glasses $8 with case! Why? It's affordable and easy to order them online.

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