Innocent Smiles

Learning by Observing

noreply@blogger.com (A Darbha) — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 19:57:00 +0000

Some thoughts :

One day I wake up, and I open the newspaper, I read a column where it says, that together we ditch the fuel pumped vehicles (maybe to avoid pollution) and then that day every citizen takes out their own bicycle for commuting to their respective schools/colleges/Institutes/work place and few who go very far away, hire/drive ecological friendly solar charged electric vehicles. So on the way to commute, we see together a clean environment, pollution and dust free roads, few old trees still hanging out alive (somehow) and couple of places we see are dry barren lands and can be utilized for planting more saplings. I am pretty sure that day, we would have learnt our own personal experience and lesson about The Love for Environment!!!

All the famous and very successful people believe that, we humans can learn a lot, just by practicing the art of Observation! So here it is, from tomorrow instead of putting on your headphones while on your morning walk or scroll lamely thru your mobile for more news, information, article, while commuting to your respective places, lets keep everything aside and observe around whatever your moment is offering you. Everything will not be meaningful. But slowly because of this newly released habit of observing, you might be able to learn something new. That observation, that lesson, can actually be a moment that can change your life.

A reminder to laugh 😁

noreply@blogger.com (A Darbha) — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 19:29:00 +0000

If anything that Akshara demands from me these days is, I keep smiling and laugh a lot.

Gentle Reminder!

#cutenessloaded

Title - A Reward

noreply@blogger.com (A Darbha) — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:41:00 +0000

Title - A Reward

Yes, you read it right. The blog title is "Title - A Reward".

I am writing this blog, on request of a very good friend.

Recently, my daughter Akshara earned titles/labels of "Active and Responsible Student". The moment she came back home, she excitedly asked me what the titles meant. I explained the meaning and she was thrilled to get a title from her KG Teacher. She hugged me with joy.

At that moment, I realized how important these titles are, in shaping our life. It also reminded me of my childhood experience, a lesson of a lifetime.

In a child's psychology, TITLE plays an important role. When children are given a 'Positive title' it inspires them to work on their skills and potentials and create their destiny. Their world consists of parents, guardians, teachers and friends. All these people are like their mirror, in which they see themselves. They are confident about understanding themselves and to take on the mystery of tomorrow. But a "negative title" works the other way.

I too have earned many good and bad titles. Some of these titles were not meant to be consciously said/ given by anyone. But, there's one incident, I particularly remember, because it played a very significant role in my life. It is through that one experience I realize how I can help myself to be a better parent for my child.

I was just seven years old, and was very playful and active. At that time, I had no sibling. As both of my parents were working, after school, I went to a crèche'. I don't remember why, I did not like crèche' much, so the school was like my second home. I was good at curriculum, and I generally scored between 70% and 80% in terminal tests and exams.

One day during second grade, I was busy talking to a fellow bencher. The teacher, who also happens to be my favorite teacher, came to my bench and in a very casual and jovial way told me that ‘I was very talkative’. I looked up and saw my teacher smiling at me. I was thrilled to hear this because I thought she was praising me!

So after final exams, we had two months holidays before the new curriculum began. During that time, I casually asked my mom, what "talkative" means. And her answer shocked me. She told me, that children who talk a lot, and don't pay attention in the class are called "Talkative"!

Those words penetrated deep into my spirit in a hurtful and crushing kind of way. I felt embarrassed to be told this in front of everyone. I realized how inattentive I must have been, and instantaneously, the child in me took a decision "to earn the quietest title" from the next curriculum. I reminded myself again and again, that instead of talking and making friends, I should keep quiet and pay attention to what was taught in class.

As suppression grew stronger, I lost my distinction status. I lost interest in studies, still embarrassed on the titles I achieved from former teachers. And slowly, my creativity was censored. Comparing myself with my peers, I lost the confidence to showcase my abilities. I limited myself to a maximum of one or two friends in class. I also stopped participating in group activities.

I did not realize why, after all the skills and abilities, I was still an average in academics and socially. I had probably forgotten how it all started. It was only in my teens, while attending a spiritual course, the Divine made me remember this particular incident. I realized how a "childhood decision" I took then, had such an impact on me. With Divine Grace, and intense prayers and experience, I got a second chance to come out of my old unwanted decisions and I re-titled as a good and happy person. And the decision started clearing out from my system.

Today I am proud of the titles my daughter has earned and from my past experience, I realize and am able to motivate her in the right direction. After all, “Life is all about Learning, Unlearning and Re- Learning.”

The lesson I learned of Love

noreply@blogger.com (A Darbha) — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 21:16:00 +0000

I dedicate this article to my parents, who have been the greatest support and my backbone till day.

The lesson I learned of Love

Even in the 21st Century the word love is always a point of discussion or argument, whether and what it is, that is love and what is is, that is not love! When I Google the word 'Love', I come across so many good articles, nicely written by psychologists, relationship advisers, life coaches, spiritual gurus and many. Yet, according to me reading and acquiring knowledge, doesn't help much. Initially, you get a feeling, yes, this is exactly I am going through and what I needed to know about my life, but that piece of article or words heard, does not stay with you for more than few hours. Like many other ideas, knowledge, this too, gets filtered out and you reach the same stage, from where you started! All this is because, you have no first hand experience about LOVE. Because the truth is, Love is that what you have experienced and discovered on your own.

Today noon, during a discussion with my husband, I happened to remember few events from the past; the moments, where I actually discovered love in the most natural circumstances. My parents, especially my mother has been an active participant, as well a witness of the events and a wonderful mentor to help. She showed me the way, but allowed, me to walk by and discover it on my own.

I was eight years old, when my little sister arrived into our family. I felt warm and good to have a company at home, with whom I can have my secret fun, role play games, sing to, dance along, bike around, even walk to the nearest store and sometimes, I had the privilege to set norms and rules in our friendship wherein she does not enter into my personal premises. But then as all siblings grow, we too grew up, and we begin to have more fights. The reasons to have fights were silly, but the words that were blurted out to each other were not pleasing to ears. My mom, if and when overheard such arguments, tried to be a referee, and helped us to calm down. She would ask us to hit into different rooms. Yet, the fights did not ended. Years passed by, though Shruthi (my sister) and I tried to avoid unhealthy arguments, yet like we had no choice, we kept fighting. But then when my mother kept her foot down and stopped being a referee, we were left with little or no choice to settle the matters between each other. My mother would not intervene, unless we needed some timely advises. Initially, we both did not know how to calm down ourselves and stop the rage/anger that aroused under such a challenging environment. But then, after each fight, we had occurrences, where we would listen to each other. All it was needed is to let go the EGO or the righteousness. It did not matter who was right, and how much was it right, but it was important, to understand the other person's point of view. We slowly developed to listen (not hearing, but true listening) with empathy. It was beautiful, the experience was new, and the best part was it was each time new! We slowly learnt more and more about each other, when we were listening. We both began to discover something new about each, in each other. And we began to initiate more and more activities that we both would like to do together, that will keep us more closer and tighter. We realized, that masking or hiding behind the truth led to nowhere. It was simple to be an open chapter, ready to read through each other. Our fights reduced and stopped. There is no record of date when it happened, because it became clear that the fights are never going to stay in our memory.

I and my sister discovered love about each other, in each other and for each other. It was not taught to us by our parents or even friends. It was not cultivated by the society, or by ideas that "sisters are supposed to love each other, under any or all circumstances". I call these ideals as cultivated virtues, and these cultivated virtues really does not help in bonding. A society cannot grow, because of these ideals. A society will grow only in complete freedom. This is not the external freedom, but the internal one. Love can only be discovered by allowing oneself and the other to be just normal. Thus, Love is Personal.

Here, I would also like to add another point, it is the environment that was created and set for us to learn this lesson. It was only there, because of our parents trust on us. They showed trust on us, and allowed me and my sister to learn our lessons. They, like God, just watched from above, blessed us, fully conscious, fully in trust, that we shall never say or do anything that is Not Love!

This is the biggest gift my parents have given me, my sister and I pray that each one in this world, in coming days discover what LOVE IS!

Each Day is a New Day for me

noreply@blogger.com (A Darbha) — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 14:39:00 +0000

Early morning, she wakes up, and then I rush her to school. So I assume here, that each day she wonders how to cope up with going to the same school, with the same uniform, in the same van, with the same friends and meeting the same teachers; feels monotonous over time. And so to bring an interest or a zing into this activity, she motivates herself by following activities -

New tiffin box/water bottle
New type of hair style
New hair bands n hair clips
Some new colourful bangles or earrings
Mummy cooking new tiffin
Four or Five variety of nuts into the box as surprise element
Juice in a bottle
And everyday, colourful designer bindi
Nailpolishes
Garland over the braids n some flowers for her school Acharya

And the list goes endless....Each day something new is awaiting for her, and her senses enjoy the Bright New Day

Mummy, Kya Bhoot hote hai (Do Ghost really exists)?

noreply@blogger.com (A Darbha) — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 20:38:00 +0000

Hehehe, I know reading this post title, many of you will laugh, including me! :-D ;-)

So yesterday night, on bed, minutes before she sleeps, my 6 years old Akshara, asked me, Mummy, Kya Bhoot (Ghost) hote hai? So like every good mother, who never scares little children, I answered "NO". Then she asked me another question, which I cannot even imagine it myself. "Then, Mummy tell me Why did God created this term "Bhoot"? Did God created it or people did? How did we get this idea of Bhoot? I realized, that it was not easy to escape this time. So for few seconds,I became quiet and immersed in my thinking on how best to tell her. I think it was a too long pause! As though she understood my conflict, she probed me again....with an additional (motivating) line, "Mom, you know everything, I know." So when any mother comes under the influence of such cheesy words, suddenly her brain acts at very quick speed. Something similar happened to me.

After some 20 minutes of discussion, she was assured that nothing bad is going to happen to her or anyone she loves. And this will remain truth for her till few more years. But as she grows up, the world around her, will place doubt, make her probe, question many such myths, stories, fables, and she will turn herself into a small time researcher and arrive into conclusions which will be proportionate to her nature of experience.

But tonight, its all about her Good Night Sleep!

Just like her, I am also remembering one of my myth, learnt it first from my mother and that which has kept me safe till today is "Nothing bad can happen to good people."

So with this, I am signing off!

Happy Wedding Anniversary and my best gift

noreply@blogger.com (A Darbha) — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 04:35:00 +0000

Happy Anniversary Hubby!

I know you will agree to this, when I say this is our Best Anniversary Greeting Card ever presented.

I am truly amazed with her creative thoughts and imaginative skills in this handmade card.

No words to really express how happy and proud I am today. Keep Going girl! Much Much Love to you my Akshara.

Greeting Cards by the little hands

noreply@blogger.com (A Darbha) — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 20:47:00 +0000

It doesn't matter what occasion it is for you, a greeting card from your child is just on the way! 😆

So it's a day before my 7th Wedding 💒 Anniversary, and my daughter woke up, took her pack of sketch pens, pencil, eraser, some chart paper📄 sheets, stickers, to the other room with a warning ⚠ that no one is supposed to enter and watch our Surprise Greeting Card in preparation.

It got over in an hour, and she was hugging the card to her chest, and walking about the whole house, not ready to show it to anyone. She told me not to see, then she looked at daddy and told him too, not to ask and probe on the secret matter.

After few minutes, restlessly, she came and sat beside me, looked at me worriedly though silent. At that moment, her eyes spoke more than words. So I asked her, what's the matter about? She looked at her father, and then again turned to me "Mom, I want to show you, but Pappa will also want to know now and my surprise for tomorrow will get spoiled.“ I couldn't help but smile ☺, so I made her task simpler i.e. Let Pappa alone be surprised on the wedding date! She got thrilled, and snapped back at her father, "Pappa, I will show it to you tomorrow. Mom is like my Drawing Teacher, so I can show it to her." 😀😀😀😀😀:-D.

My amusement knew no bounds and Lo, what I saw was the bestest of the Greeting Card I can ever receive in my lifetime.

You think, I will post the pic of the Greeting Card so quickly here. No, it is on hold until 22nd February morning.

Curious Years

noreply@blogger.com (A Darbha) — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:50:00 +0000

These are her creative years, a moment where she is growing up to understand people and things around her, to discovering her own capabilities.

Last year, she was fast on drawing, coloring, music, dancing and living in the moment. But before the end of her third year, I could see, that her reasoning skills have also developed. She questions, reasons every situations that's happening around her. She wants to know why do people feel happy when they are, and why do they go sad and angry? Like all elders, she is trying to change/take control over these situations, experiences and emotions....

So as a parent, i see, a tremendous amount of growth in her, at the same time I realize the responsibility in me, that I as her parent, should help her discover love in God, People and Nature.

Now it is time, to reinforce her faith in me, her father and God who is our true friend. Hope I help her through this journey.

Thank you my divine for all your signs and ways.

Oil free pillow....

noreply@blogger.com (A Darbha) — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 19:52:00 +0000

Sharing and even treasuring the moments of Akshara, my daughter. Today she is 3 years and 5 months old. No words to express how happy she makes me feel when she is around.

This happened yesterday. My maid was oiling my hair,when akshara insisted that she too wants. So after our turns were over, I just casually passed a sentence that 'Today whenever we lie on bed, we shall drape towel on our pillows to avoid stain'. I said and I forgot about it. After 5 minutes, Akshara requested me for a hand towel. I asked why does she want it. She replied 'mummy you only said na to put towel on the pillow, I want to lie down here, so it will become dirty.

I was stunned with the her maturity. With so much ease and innocence she expressed her love for me; acceptance for my words. Each time I counter her, she becomes a mirror to me. She tells me that I have only grown old by age and not by heart, for I can't hold so much love that she showers on me.

Things i learned about myself :

noreply@blogger.com (A Darbha) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:08:00 +0000

Things I learned in the first quarter of the Year 2012:

I love coffee more than tea.

I love gadget; when I shared this to my friend - she described us as a Gadget Friendly Family. :-P

I enjoy my day when I spend few minutes talking to the Divine within daily.

Christmas 2011

noreply@blogger.com (A Darbha) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:35:00 +0000

It is Christmas season, a time to rejoice and become children again!!!

My Biggest inspiration for this christmas is my little one, Akshara. Yesterday we were talking about things here and there, when suddenly I remembered and thus mentioned to her that it is Christmas time. She got so excited and she immediately asked me "Mummy, will Santa Claus come? Will the Santa bring Gift for me? I said "Yes, beta Santa Claus is on his way to come." She kept on jumping, murmuring, talking to herself, to the "Santa-her dream friend", and all her imaginary friends Pingu, Pinga, Paapaa, that Santa Claus is coming! When her pappa arrived from office, she mentioned about the gifts and The Santa Claus to him too. Karthik looked at me, he too couldn't stop himself from smiling; for now we both understand that "this year, Santa is coming to my home and going to present to our little one". :-D :)

So thus, we are all now waiting for Santa Claus, for the Christmas!

Remembering the famous and sweetest Christmas Carol from my school time:

Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat
Please put a penny in the old man's hat
If you haven't got a penny, a ha'penny will do
If you haven't got a ha'penny, then God bless you!

Many Greetings and Many Many Blessings to you.

Birthday Treat

noreply@blogger.com (A Darbha) — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 22:25:00 +0000

Westend Mall , Rajouri Garden, Delhi

On my birthday, my husband took leave from work, and we went out for dinner at West End Mall, Rajouri Garden, Delhi.

We had actually planned to go to some other restaurant, but on reaching there, we got to know that the place was already booked for a big party. We were already very hungry, and not in mood to go about places to search for the right kind of restaurant. And so as soon as we came out, "Moti Mahal - Tandoori Trails" caught up our attention, and we both nodded in agreement.

Akshara at the Mall

At Moti Mahal, as we were going through the menu book, we realized that we had come to the Finest Indian and Mughlai Cuisine" of Delhi. Moti Mahal was the first Indian restaurant to introduce Tandoori cuisine to the world. Moti Mahal was first set up in Peshawar in 1920, and trailed to Delhi in 1947. “Moti Mahal Tandoori Trail”, which is the new contemporary look of the Moti Mahal retraces its glorious past and signifies Moti Mahal’s Culinary-trail from Peshawar to Delhi.

Karthik (My Husband)

Funny pic! Poor
Akshara gagging for food

Main Course included Makhani Paneer Bhurji with Butter Roti (spl. for Akshara) Paneer Parantha and Veg. Kulcha with Sweetened Lassi.

After our Happy Meals

So we had stomach full food, but more than that I and Karthik had a great time together, passing those loving glances and feeling proud about sticking together throughout the ups and downs of our lifetime.

Thank you Karthik for making my day. :-D :)

Thank You Note.....

noreply@blogger.com (A Darbha) — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 20:24:00 +0000

Well it is that time of my life, when I happen to complete my 27 long years today. And I have everything that God wanted me to have.

I am feeling so grateful and so happy that I wanna hug HIM and kiss HIM, and share out my love and joy to HIM. :)

Just yesterday only I was thinking, that how He has been helping me directly or through somebody or through some situations....if the incidents caused pain - He Stood By Me (in the form of family, friends). In the times of laughter - He became a part in my fun. On all those disturbing hours; he cajoled me with love and took care that my heart heals soon. :) All these and many other ways, He has made me feel proud and happy about myself. When I look into my past, I review it as a movie; filled with fun, emotion, drama, action, fiction, nostalgic, love, and all other experiences that has enriched my life. Each experience, each incident, each person had something to add into my life. Today I take a moment to thank all of them. My heartfelt thanks to my papa, mummy, sister, hubby, daughter, in-laws, brother in law, friends, relatives and my big Oneness Family.

Thank you so much Lord, thank you......when I meet u again in Heaven, I would like to hug you tightly..........

Thank you.

Two Happy Hours

noreply@blogger.com (A Darbha) — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 22:13:00 +0000

This is just a piece of sharing, and a remembrance for my whole life.

Today I went to Saloon along with my kid Akshara. I was doubtful about Akshara; whether she will remain quiet or would trouble me all the while. But I had no other go, than to take her with me.

But I was amazed; for Two Happy Hours she remained quiet, watching me get pampered, conversing with me about the apples that she is finding interesting to eat; and about the new toy that her father bought for her....and so on. After a while, she even tried to help herself with the few instruments lying around her (mimicking the beautician).

Really never in my life, I had imagined a kid to be so patient, enduring, loving as Akshara! At that time, I had nothing else in my mind, than Thanking the Lord for giving me 'the best'; in the form of my daughter.

Akshara's First Tri-Cycle - 20 months old

noreply@blogger.com (A Darbha) — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:23:00 +0000

Yeah Akshara on her new Tri-Cycle

In this photo, she is crying for the Camera.

While clicking the photo, I realized that its gonna be highly impossible for me to remove the camera from the cover. So I too demanded for a nice mobile with camera; FYI - I did not cry for it!

:P :D

Playtime....

noreply@blogger.com (A Darbha) — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:16:00 +0000

I have no idea, from where she learnt this!!!!

Idli with Tomato Ketchup...

noreply@blogger.com (A Darbha) — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:37:00 +0000

Have you ever tasted Idli with Tomato Ketchup???? Try it out with your baby....

Akshara is trying her the latest 'Recipe of the Day', seated on her newly arranged Chair and a Table! She loved it.

I found her licking the Ketchup too!!!

On the Walls

noreply@blogger.com (A Darbha) — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:16:00 +0000

Crayons spread everywhere...WALL ART ;-)

In mumma's night suit.

noreply@blogger.com (A Darbha) — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:04:00 +0000

On my Night Suit

There is always so much fun with kids.....

The first gift of October 2010

noreply@blogger.com (A Darbha) — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:14:00 +0000

I have been waiting a long time, for the October 2010 to begin!...Lo, behold it has come in such beautiful manner.

Take a look at this, my first gift of October 2010, Ethnic Gold Plated bracelet.

You will not believe this, but this is the first piece of jewellery I have bought in last 3 years!!!

I just loved the design and feel of it in my wrist.

August 2010 Blessings

noreply@blogger.com (A Darbha) — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:47:00 +0000

The month of August 2010 has been so much fulfilling time of my life. I had the greatest opportunity I can desire for myself and for my family, as I finished attending the Level 02 Maha Deeksha at the Oneness University, then later on I took the opportunity to attend the Mukti Deeksha Process at Oneness Temple and personal meeting with Amma and the sevaks class of Sri Bhagavan at the Oneness Temple for the people of Gujarat.

It was just one amazing journey from "I" to "Everyone"; from "me" to "share", from suffering to the Experience of Causeless Joy.

The Teachings at the Level 02 Maha Deeksha course was an eye opener for me. The teachings were so deep, and the guides took the class so well for us. It was one wonderful process, wherein I saw the whole world like me in other words, whole world with me. I felt such great connection to everyone around.....I can say, even now I feel the same. That experience has somewhat changed my perception of "my little world" and my place in the larger world. In the process, I could become the part of the Great Vision of the Visioners Sri Amma and Sri Bhagavan, and my little contribution in His Wide Network.

Now I know only one word which is "Mukti" = Liberation.

Then, with support of my family, I proceeded ahead to attend the Mukti Process at the Oneness Temple. The Two Day Process was immensely deep and liberating. The moment, the energy of the Oneness Temple hit my brain, I began to perceive everything so very different. I could become one with the Vision of Amma Bhagavan, the seeds of spirituality probably has seeded more deeply. Here I would like to share one of my experience, from my past.

In year 2004, when Sri Bhagavan blessed me with Mukti Deeksha , it was my first, profound encounter with the Experience of Enlightenment. For more than an hour, that experience lived in me....wherein I saw the whole External World was nothing but an Experience for me.....right from the trees I saw, the plants, the dog, even the dustbin at the corner, was an Experience for me.....The mind had almost reduced to zero, thoughts slowered down, there was only joy, love pervading within me. Well, ofcourse, with time, the experience went away....as the energy changed, the consciousness kept fluctuating, but never ever I could forget the moment of that time. That was the first time, I felt Sri Bhagavan's Immense Power and his Intentions for the humanity. It is that faith that keeps me so close to the Oneness, and to the Visionaries of Oneness.

So the seeds of the Mukti experience which was sown then, has begun to sprout today. I don't know what I have received in the Process; but since the time I have attended, I am thanking everything,everyone, every event, every condition for bringing forth what I am today. There is litttle silence, little joy pervading within me; I am feeling more connected of the other suffering, that the other is no different from me, we are one, we are connected like the cells of One Body. And the only deeksha that is coming from my heart is 'Deeksha for liberation from suffering.'

With love, Gratitude,

Aishwarya

On Mother's Day

noreply@blogger.com (A Darbha) — Sun, 09 May 2010 22:09:00 +0000

On Mother's Day, I and Akshara celebrated "Daughter's Day" - where we both enjoyed delicious meals and variety of snacks and fruits. I set aside all my usual work, and spent my time only with Akshara (of course with her daddy too),yet Akshara was my center of attraction.

Yes, I know, as a housewife; I am always with the little one, then why such a special preference to her today? To tell you the truth, sometimes, the routine in the weekdays goes so busy that I find little time exploring my Motherhood. I sometimes feel, like I am like any baby sitter who is there only to feed the little one timely, putting her to bath, clean her litters, and the rest of the time engaging her in random acitivities, so that I get time to do other work.In all this I MISS THE FUN of being a mother. I miss the fun of playing with her; in the way she loves it to be. But today I enjoyed so much. We both played our special games - hide and seek; make funny faces; have long, irrelevant conversations n her responses to those talks. mimicking her actions all with laughs, screams and cries....WOW! As of now, she is Lightening Spirit of my life; making my life so complete.

Thanks mom, for giving me birth and also making me know the Essence of Motherhood.

We also took some random pics....in the night (our usual playtime) before sleep. Will upload it soon.

noreply@blogger.com (A Darbha) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:50:00 +0000

Akshara is now 13 months old.

I can see her hair growing long and so are her brains. I guess, DHA is playing its best role in the brain development. :-)

But truly, its just fascinating for me and Karthik to see her relating to things, communicating with people and understanding our simple instructions as Take, Give, Go, Come, Bye......and few more.

Last few weeks, I got totally busy with home activities, that I did not get time to update here.

So I am making a few notes now -

At 12 months, Akshara soon developed a taste and liking for other foods. She stopped troubling me; and would gobble off mashed daal-rice, peanut butter bread, anything that was soft, warm and easy to gulp.
February 01, 2010 - Akshara got her first Upper Teeth; after completion of her 1 year and few days. (Thank U God to relieve me from people's enquiries). :-D. Following the first one; she got her second and third milk teeth on February 15 and February 20.

Thats her progress report!

Now let me note down few more interesting developments I see in her (after her completion of 12 months).

Before we leave our bedroom; Akshara runs back to the balcony; closes the door and then comes running to me (cue: lift her up). - She does it every time we have to leave the room; just as I do always. I stayed amused when she did it the first time. Nevertheless, children learn from what they see, they mimic their parents.
This one is even more interesting; and I and Karthik were spell bounded to see her grown. Akshara has a toy mobile; which plays music. That day, she pressed the button of her toy mobile; and when music played; she would go back; and take circles as if to 'dance on the tunes'. Once the music goes off, she would again press the button; and turn around n few steps here and there. I and Karthik smiled at each other; rejoicing our little Akshara growing beautifully.
When Karthik Paa returns back home; he gets the Best Welcome from her dear daughter. I guess, no one would be welcomed so lovingly; as Akshara does it everyday for her daddy. This is something a worth to watch and felt in heart.

Some cherishing memories for me, as her mother.

This period is an invent of mother-daughter bonding games; silly; yet she likes it so much - that she would keep on laughing, and make sounds out of excitement.
We have also begin to move out together at the parks; malls. When she is with me, she has her whole freedom to express herself; walking and running in the malls on her own. And other times, I would hold her tiny fingers so that she might not get away elsewhere.
All the times, when I feed her; she would too grab a bit of her (mum-mum) and put a chunk into my mouth too.
The best and sweet kisses that we give to each other periodically.
Our Quality dance steps together.

Its Akshara's effortless effort to laugh; to rejoice; to cherish, is bringing back the Liveliness and Innocence of my past times. Its my promise, my little girl, we shall remain Best Friends forever.

Love you,

Yours Mumma

Aishwarya

Today is Akshara's Star Birthday

noreply@blogger.com (A Darbha) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:57:00 +0000

Today Akshara has turned 1 year old; according to her Star Birthday.

The weather in Delhi is 17 Degrees right now; and foggy too; yet I have given her, her headbath; put on her new Baba Suit (as we plan to be at home). It was the first day; first time; she was scared of taking a bath; and cried all the time till she was on shower. I am astonished; to see her growing into a toddler....but I shall make sure that her Innocent Smiles shall always remain on her face; even as she grows older into a big adult; one like us.

Cheers to Akshu Kutty

With love

Your Mummaaaaa