Bend It Like Vikram

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

15 almost 16

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 :).