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  • Anna Prashan

    Aadya got her first taste of solids…Yes, we did her AnnaPrashan on September 25th,2007.

    The original plan was to do it on 26th September-DH was going to come home early and then we were going to go to the temple and do a formal ceremony. On,25th,at around tea-time,we decided to do it that evening. DH was going to be busy whole week and then there was no other auspicious day for the next month.So, I gave Aadya her massage and bath and put her down for an early bed-time..:) so that she could wake up fresh..by the time DH arrived. Then,I got to cooking.I decided to jazz up the menu a little and made some rice kheer as dessert.

    DH arrived at around 9.00.By then, dinner was ready and Aadya was awake. We all dressed up, Aadya in a beautiful dress,bought by her Nanu and propped Aadya in her Nanu’s lap. Mamma got the ‘Puja ki Thaali’ and Papa grabbed the camera. Then, we got busy with the business of feeding Aadya her solids.

    First,Tika followed by Aarti and then,Papa held Aadya ,while Nanu gave her teeny bit of kheer on the spoon.This little darling happily took the spoon in her mouth.(She had been eyeing our spoons for a long time now) and the next instant spit it out 😀 the look on her face was priceless.But we too busy watching her to click pics. Mamma got choked up again,”Baby you are a big girl now.”But baby.. was too busy chewing on her new glass.This is the first time we did a ceremony for Aadya and I didnt cry..atleast there was some family member with us.

    Here are some pics..


    Pooja ki Thali

    Aadya and Nanu

    Aarti

    Tasting the kheer

    Drinking water

    So, now my baby is all ready to enjoy her solids. We start feeding her rice cereal tomorrow.Keep your fingers crossed for us.
    Here’s what Masi had to say-” How Sweet.Congrats and Aadya ko Masi ka message dena-welcome to the world of good life,excellent food-That is life!”

  • Surprise-2

    Now Presenting………………………….

    Aadya’s Nanu

    Sorry to keep you guys waiting.. first day was a teaser..Then I got busy..organising n reorganising.. getting rid of boxes 🙂
    So, finally Aadya’s Nanu is here 🙂 I am just so happy and excited.. I dont even know what to write. So,my dad started on 23rd late nigt,24th early morning. The flight was late and diverted..So,he came via Manchester,UK..arriving 3 hours late at JFK airport.Luckily he managed to clear security and immigration in record time for his connecting flight to Dallas.I was on the phone constantly with him and the sister. Shed some tears with sister..coz she would be lonely..dont ask me the logic-guess its the sister thing.
    DH had meetings all day..The original plan was for me to take a cab.Then he decided to attend 2 meetings by phone. And we all went to welcome My dad . He was just so excited to see Aadya. It was like.. he had eyes only for her. I was worried how she would react on being thrust into a strangers arms.. but guess what? This little darling was so cool. She looked at her Nanu.. then while DH clicked our pics..she even hugged him.. or so it looks in one of the snaps.
    We got home..DH rushed back to office..Damn these clients..He waved goodbye half heartedly..wishing he could just stay back.
    We came home and were just dragging the bags in when Aadya started screaming..Scaring Nanu. When my dad told me that he had booked his tickets, I used to ask DH often -how do you think he will react? and he used to say.. ohhh if she is happy.. he will be thrilled and if she is crying he would be like.. you take care of her first. Thats so typical of my dad.. no expectations.. And thats would happenned today. When aadya started crying.. the first thing dad said was-” you leave everything else.. first usko dekho!!”hahha.
    Tummy filled aadya was ready to play with Nanu.. but Nanu was a little scared.. didnt want to make his precious Grandie cry.So, he opened his Jaadu ki Potli(Magic Box) and out came the cutest little kitchen set all in wood. I used to love that as a kid.. and now my daughter has the same!! in the exact same colors that I remember vividly!
    Aadya was so happy to recieve the gift..she happily slipped a little closer to her nanu.a little while later,I see her trying to climb on his tummy ,which he obviously loved,promptly propping her up on him belly. She kissed and scratched and was ready to jump down. Meanwhile, I got the tea ready and we were ready to attack the bags.
    It was really a Jaadu ki Potli..Gifts for Aadya..not just from Masi and Nanu..but from all the other relatives..Clothes,Clothes.. lots of Clothes.. Kitchen ware .. Spices, sweets, clothes for DH.. and Me.. And like Tharini said in her earlier post..the fun part was all the bags and boxes with the store addresses on it. And Today after almost 5 years I ate one of my favorite Treats from Rajasthan. Yes… Gifts came from everywhere..
    Now, a jet-lagged Nanu, insisting again and again how he is not sleepy.. is peacefully snoring, Aadya.. is digging for more treasures..A little while back,I caught her trying to climb up on Nanu again… I leave you with some pics..Coz.. I want to dig for my treasures too!!

    Here’s Aadya Fresh After a Nap to greet Nanu

    Nanu and Aadya

    Trying to Climb up on Nanu’s Tummy

    Nanu’s Bribe worked

    And more treasures

    Thank you everyone for the lovely Gifts!!

  • Tags…Tags and more tags..

    I have been tagged-
    First , Ceekay tagged me about people I admire then
    Asha tagged me for my fetish
    Then there’s Swati’s tag about names and last but not the least,sweet baby Dlittle has tagged little Aadya about her quirks.
    If there are anymore,I cant find them.
    Starting with Ceekay’s tag..
    I admire-

    • My Family-My parents,DH,my sister,my grandma and my masi. All these people have something that inspires me.And the fact that I love’em all just adds to my admiration for them.
    • I admire those who stand up for their principles, for their loved ones,for the right thing.
    • I admire those who readily accept their mistake,rather than going on an ego-ride.
    • I admire those who can “forgive and Forget”.. I can forgive.. but I cannot forget!
    • I admire those who look as well groomed at the end of a busy day as they do at the start of their day.I am told..I am one of those too,but I just dont feel that way.
    • I admire those with flawless hairstyles..my hair is too silky to stay the way i want it to.
    • I admire those who are still full og energy at the end of a tiring day.
    • I admire those with artistic skills.

    And last but not the least, I have come to admire and love all you blogging buddies .This list is endless..and I will add more as I think of more.

  • Surprise!

    Hey Everyone,

    This is Aadya..Yes Yes I know you are very happy to hear from me..but I am not the only surprise…. you have to wait to see the surprise…

    Till then, let me just give you a few clues..

    Residents of Aadyaland are very happy and excited.There is frenzied activity happenning here in Aadyaland. This last one week one permanent grin has been observed on Mamma’s face. Papa calling up every few hours to check on her..He says..its about me..But I am smart..All she has been doing is organising and reorganising,making plans, making calls.. And then there are hushed conversations …about how I will react to this new development..on seeing this new person…Person…Person??
    What is a Person??Can somebody tell me!!!

    I am beginning to get worried…