Milestones - What the heck!

Of late, people have been asking me only two main questions - Is he walking? Is he talking? When I say no, some of them nod, some say encourage him, make him walk, keep talking to him. Then, some say how their kids started talking at 9 months, walking at 10 months. Some others say theirs took 15 months. I know it is a simple discussion but what slightly bothers me is how we begin to compare the children even though they are so little, well aware of the fact that all children are different. Am I over thinking, may be!. Lil V, we are in no hurry for you to grow up - take your time sweetheart.

Love,
Amma

Choices!

Darling V,

Sharing Amma's favorite quote here -

“It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”
- Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Tonnes of choices will come ahead of you and it will not be easy for you. I hope you make some good choices. There will, of course, be some bad ones, but I hope you learn from those. For starters - Intelligence over appearance!

Love,
Amma

Listening!

Vedu,

It is tough to be a good listener. I can already see how restless you get when I try to talk to you - you are more interested in that old toffee wrapper. In the coming years, you will see how I will try my best to make you a good listener. Please co-operate.

Love,
Amma

Avoid If Possible!

Lil V,

There are a few things which you should try to avoid to say as much as it is possible. They are - 'I told you so',  'No offense meant' , 'My intention is not to hurt you but..'. what happens is that you will end up hurting a person who is already a little hurt. No offense meant is not a disclaimer to openly offend someone.

Love,
Amma

Suspicious Lil boy

V,
My God - how suspicious you are of the food bowl and how you keep staring at it! Then, you give me the - 'mad woman is at it again' look. Please eat well, it will help me getting less grey hair. 

Love, 

Amma