15 Marbles

Let me start listing some milestones..some silly some not so silly…
Aadya attended her first potluck party and I must say she was such a sweetheart playing happily, gurgling at anyone who smiled at her and going to anyone who wanted to pick her up.She posed happily with everyone.That day she got to dip her feet in a pool and she absolutely loved it.
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This was Aadya’s First Move and her First big Road trip-3 day long and she was a great sport about being in her car-seat.The only time she fussed through out the trip was when she needed a diaper change.Otherwise, she played with her toys, talked to mumma, or napped.We took breaks every 3 hours..for her feeds.
She also got her First Sip of water and she loved it and couldnt get enough of it. Finally I had to hide her bottle. hehe If I gave her a sip of water and then, started to put the bottle away, she would grab at it with both hands and gulp furiously,wetting her t-shirt in the whole deal!
Next, on the second night of our travel, we went to a restaurant for dinner.It was at a comfortable walking distance from our hotel,so we didnt take her stroller or car seat.We decided to see if she likes sitting in a high chair.. and so we propped her up in a high chair( you guessed it) for the very First time ! And she had a ball! she enjoyed it thoroughly! She leaned forward towards the table and batted her hands to grab at whatever was in her reach!

Now Bigger and more important ones-

She tried to stand up for the First time.Yes you read it right.This was on 3rd Sept. I was packing our big bag and Aadya was sitting in my lap. slowly she slipped out and was on the floor. And the next thing I know held on to the bag and stood up.. just like that! There was a frantic rush to find the camera in all the mess.. unforunately by then she had fallen,head first..coz this adventurous gal decided to go one step forward and stand without support!And obviously she had tumbled over.

And then… September 16th.

We were unpacking. DH was in the guestroom and me in the bathroom,Aadya in her crib. She played for sometime and then got bored.. slowly the whining started..followed by loud cries. I called out to her from the bathroom.She was quiet for a little while..and then started whining again.This time I didnt reply. She was getting irritated, babbling angrily and suddenly I heard “MAMMA” so clear..I dropped whatever I was doing and ran to her.. but by then she was babbling something else. DH thinks its just my imagination..but I swear i heard her say it!:)
I know she doesnt even know what she is saying just yet.. and this is just some syllables put together in frustration.. just like her “unge”,”Naiiii”ummmmaaa”kyyaaaaaa”kaaaaaaaaa”jaaa”baaaa”…
But.. what can I say..Mamma is just too vain to not think about it 🙂

Aadya turned 5 months old on August 30th and this time we celebrated the day by eating pizza out of the box..sitting surrounded by boxes.We were packing to move. Aadya was just having fun crawling around.There were so many things to grab at.
There are so many things to write..I just dont know where to start.hmmm..ummm…
Ok,Let me start with my favorite!
Aadya has learned to hug and Kiss. Yes.. after that lone kiss ..that I was so excited about,her mind got side-tracked with other interesting activities 🙂 So, Mumma was busy packing and Aadya was in her crib.It had been over 2 hours since Aadya saw Mumma..and so when Mumma went to pick her up,Aadya Baby puts her arms around mamma’s neck and kissed her! Mumma was on top of the world..Papa kept trying after that.. but he had to wait a good 4-5 days before being blessed :)Its Kissesgalore in Aadyaland
Now,this little monkey just doesnt want to stay on her back. No Sireee! If we put her on her back,she balances her upper body on her elbows, raise her legs to a 45 degree angle and stays like that forever..taking a few breaks in between. you see,she wants a washboard stomach..and its not easy maintaining that. The rolling over continues- now far more effortlessly than before.And when madam gets tired of elbow props and rolling over.. she wants to sit! Yes! sitting is the name of the game. And guess what? now she doesnt even need the support of our hands..How cool is that??!!??
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We have a drama queen in the making.The moment I put her down,the crying starts and as soon as I even reach to pick her up,the sad face turns into a big toothless grin.Ohh Wait..not just a toothless grin, but one loud toothless grin! Yes..We now know how to squeal with delight!!And giggle.Mumma had to experiment.She lowers her on the bed..waaaaaaaaah wahhhhhhhhh….the crying starts;Pretent to pick her up,the smiles and giggles..hehehehehe.. The belly laugh is so cute!Mumma-papa keep trying various tricks to make her laugh! This little one is so ticklish… or is it just the idea of being tickled,that makes her laugh..I am yet to figure that out. The moment we take our hands close to her tummy, the giggles start!
Papa has been conducting his own experiments too..
Angry face,knit brows, he says..”Chotu!” Short,crisp,sharp!The lower lip starts quivering..
Smiley faced..”Arre Nahi na Chotu!” said with more love n drama..a big grin lights up her face!
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Oh!! and did I tell you she knows her name now!Yes!!!This happenned in the first week of being 5 months old! On 2nd September,I think.* I wish I had noted down the date then*
So, she may be busy playing or pushing herself on her butt or crawling,call her “Aadya”,she pauses and looks at you..with a smile. And then if someone else says her name.. the attention is directed to that person. You can go on blabbering whatever you want..important or not,one sureshot way of grabbing her attention is to say “Aadya”.
And boy does she talk!! Ohh yes!! all the time.. i hear different sounds every day…and thats one thing that keeps her entertained!no matter where we are, at home, in a park, at the library, at the mall.. this little imp starts her babbling.. and if someone so much as looks at her, that person is included in the conversation!

Still have so many things to write about…but I think I will publish this post and then continue working on others.