me and my baby

Jian started school today & I couldn't be a more proud mama! She was so brave. Woke up early from bed than her usual time which I thought would be an issue. Her kindergarten is a few feet away from our home. She even said her name loudly in her class & everybody welcomed her with love. My little girl has grown up & seeing these pictures brought me to tears. Can't wait till the end of the year to see how much she has grown into! Can't wait till she blooms into a big lady with a heart of gold.

I always thought of homeschooling her but she had such a big personality. Then I decided the routine will give her a push to the real world. She will learn to share & the meaning of non approval. Her dad just pampers her so much, nothing gets you going than a little extra discipline, right!!

Here are some tips that helped her cope a little better-

1. TOURING-I already took her to the school & introduced her to her teachers before hand. This helped her a lot to battle out the fear of new place.

2. ENCOURAGE TO READ- we have a lot of story books & night time stories are her favorite. She doesn't know the words but has the full stories imprinted in her heart as she makes me & her dad tell them thousand times a day. Believe me this really helps. She isn't afraid of any book out there! Even if it's a boring text book.

3. MAKE THEM DO THEIR OWN THING- like carrying their backpack, eating lunch, using the rest room.

4. STOP PRESSURING THEM ABOUT THE BORING ABC OR 123- its more important that they learn good manners & build good characters.

5. TEACH THEM ABOUT STRANGERS & INAPPROPRIATE TOUCHING- this is the most important thing that you can teach your child. I am even planning if she responses to any of my friends if they ask her to come with them & observe her & what she does from near by!

ROOF TOP SURPRISE PARTY!!

AS USUAL...JIAN BLOWING ALL THE CANDLES

SOME BUBBLY TO CELEBRATE!

12 VORTAS IN THE MENU!!

KAMAL, THINKING OF ALL THE OTHER SURPRISES!

CANDLE NIGHT DINNER FOR 2 !!

I had something else planned for Kamal's birthday, which definitely would have blown his mind. But due to political unrest, it was postponed. I had to wait almost a year for this special surprise. I tell Kamal everything, I mean every little detail from my boring mom life. I just can't keep anything from him. That is why it is hard for me to stay angry at him for more than a day. So now you see, how hard it was for me & my unusual excited mind. But all went in vein. The roof top suprise was a last minute call.

Jian, you have grown up. I know you are 4 now. But being the big sister has changed you. You don't come to me anymore. It's like you have subconsciously admitted the fact that your little brother needs me more than you do, as if I need to be his mommy right now! When ever there is a question in your mind you go to your dad or your grandma. I miss you, Jian. I really do. You will always be my first love, my baby.

Playing hide & seek with big sister. I assure you that he understands everything his sister does or says!!