Fake Crying!

Dear V,

I guess you think you will try to get things done your way with the fake crying which stops the moment you get what you want. Do not think I give in because I approve. At times, I am too tired and I want to you to just shut up.  Sign of the battles to come.

Love,

Amma

Snippets for a lil boy - Boy Toys and Girl Toys

Cars Vs Dolls, Kitchen Set Vs Outdoor toys! Gosh, they even have pink chocolate and blue chocolate for boys and girls. So, lil V, it gives me so much joy when I see you playing with the kitchen utensils. You seem fascinated with the potato masher and the puttu kutti. Keep at it.

Love,
Amma

P.S - I would love it if you played with that dolly baby too, but you always throw her away.

What you have taught me - Snippets for a lil Boy!

Little V,

Many people describe motherhood as the most beautiful experience on earth. For some, it is an experience of learning, of developing patience, of being selfless, of caring. Some say, children teach us how to laugh, how to share, how to relive our childhood etc. I agree with all these, but for me, the most important thing that being a mommy has taught is to be less judgmental.

A mom gets judged for almost everything - child is overweight/underweight/normal. Child is achieving milestones ahead of time/behind time/on time. Child is very social/shy. Child is talking/not-talking. You get the general picture. Only when one is in it, you realize how easy it is to be judgmental and how tough it is to actually practice what you preach.

There is no right way of being mommy, there is no wrong way either. Formula milk or breast milk? - whatever works for the bub. C-sec or NVD? - Anything depending on the situation. Cerelac or home cooked food - whatever the bub eats. Day Care or Nannies Or SAHM? Anything that works out better.

Thank you lil one for making me a better person than before!

Love,
Amma

Eyes Light Up - Snippets of the day!

Dear V,

I love it how your eyes light up - be it when your Acha comes home, when our househelp rings the bell, when you spot your familiar toy under the table, when you spot me when we play hide-n-seek. This growing up process may try to take away this lighting up of eyes. I hope you never ever lose it.

Love,
Amma

P.S - Always work really hard towards something that you want. Visualize it happening. Think through and you will get it.

Mommy Brains - Snippets for a lil boy!

Munchkin V,

I read 'vacation' as 'vaccination' and 'portfolio' as 'pulse polio'. That is how my mommy brain has been programmed - to hunt and read any information which can be useful. Sometimes, I overdo it, but can't help it.

Love
Amma,

P.S - A No is always a 'no'  be it from a man or a woman. A 'yes' is not a 'yes' unless said explicitly. Keep this in mind.