tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7130825386618178839Sat, 05 Oct 2024 02:12:14 +0000babiesdevelopmentbirthdaymischiefpartyworking motherApril Foolaccupressuredilemafather's dayself defensespeechwordhttp://earlyndquick.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Akanksha)Blogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7130825386618178839.post-2438728985466908108Sat, 16 Jul 2011 18:08:00 +00002019-12-18T10:55:14.599+05:30 Since the day Aarush has started speaking there have been a lot of comments, questions, answers which are worth capturing and make you smile once you remember them. Time does fade good memories as well! Starting this post and hoping to add to it as and when I remember .... Aarush used to love eating his bites with "billi" (Cat) . He had to eat his bite before the billi comes and grabs it....http://earlyndquick.blogspot.com/2011/07/fond-memories.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Akanksha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7130825386618178839.post-4306121888371326454Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:04:00 +00002009-11-18T15:10:05.825+05:30Its been almost an year since I wrote anything...Nothing motivated me, the words didnt come...Finally, the happeings of today morning pushed me to write so that time doesn't make these memories dullAarush has been going to a play group since he has been two which was long way back in Jan'09Past 9 months have been a roller coaster ride for us, starting from handling his aversion to school, his http://earlyndquick.blogspot.com/2009/10/aarush-you-made-me-proud.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Akanksha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7130825386618178839.post-1938832692427220101Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:24:00 +00002008-11-20T22:56:33.102+05:30Since being a baby, Aarush loves different kinds of sounds...and his love for this hasnt dimmed now that he is almost two.One day he wanted to listen to some music or song on the music system.. as there was no electricity at that time due to power cut, we were unable to play that.Aarush though we are bluffing and dont want to play music for him,he came up with the idea of playing the music http://earlyndquick.blogspot.com/2008/11/aarush-musician.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Akanksha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7130825386618178839.post-8162554395882377364Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:07:00 +00002008-11-20T16:54:02.801+05:30After a long battle with myself, I finally gave into my hubby's wishes and decided to search for a play school for Aarush.We saw a couple of those, met the staff, questioned the teacher but could not still make the decision to send him. The thought of him being with the strangers, not only to him but to us too, did something strange to me...Then one day, my mom told me that we can try sending http://earlyndquick.blogspot.com/2008/11/starting-play-group-for-aarush.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Akanksha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7130825386618178839.post-5017142021360209121Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:24:00 +00002008-08-15T00:10:53.354+05:30Yet their strength and their speed are still based in a world that is built on rules. Because of that, they will never be as strong or as fast as you can be.(Morpheus, in "The Matrix")In general we the parents name their babies and tell them their and our names. Aarush started speaking and remembering words a few months back (Mumma is the first word) and I was happy that he learnt to pronounce myhttp://earlyndquick.blogspot.com/2008/08/rule-1-parents-name-their-babies-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Neerav Aggarwal)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7130825386618178839.post-1219087666263213757Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:41:00 +00002008-08-11T23:53:10.427+05:30The battery driven scooter which my son got on his first birthday still continues to be a passion for him even after 7 months..Every morning the first thing he wants to do is take a ride on it...He has figured out that the more the pressure used to press the pedal, the more the desired speed..Though besides driving the scooter on all its wheels, Aarush has figured out different ways of driving ithttp://earlyndquick.blogspot.com/2008/07/battery-driven-scooter-which-my-son-got.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Akanksha)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7130825386618178839.post-7645639619653203462Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:22:00 +00002008-08-12T08:29:17.732+05:30accupressurefather's dayself defenseI was in Washington, DC for a week on an official trip so was away from Aarush for about 10 days or so. When I met him after returning, he was a bit shy and was not able to contain his joy. 06/15 was Father's day but we celebrated Father's Week. Aarush being 18 months old can not buy any materialistic gift for me but had certain things up his sleeve.The best gift for a dad would be that his kids http://earlyndquick.blogspot.com/2008/06/fathers-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Neerav Aggarwal)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7130825386618178839.post-1951977741886754033Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:52:00 +00002008-05-07T23:22:05.197+05:30Last week was my cousin's wedding, and as it is with other weddings in India, there was lots of music and dance.We all cousins prepared a small musical skit with lots of practice sessions.Aarush enjoyed himself immensely and thats not all participated in all this actively..And now his love for music and dance has increased many folds..Whenever he listens a dancing beat, up go his hands and and http://earlyndquick.blogspot.com/2008/04/dance-with-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Akanksha)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7130825386618178839.post-654888095577039369Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:23:00 +00002008-04-08T22:59:16.289+05:30April FoolYou must be thinking what Fool's day has to do with Aarush. He's just over an year and has a vocabulary of 7 words. For him Fool's day started a couple of weeks back. That was the first time he made a fool of someone. And that someone was me.Well, it was a quiet evening. We all were having dinner and Aarush was busy playing cricket with his bat and ball. After sometime I noticed the ball was http://earlyndquick.blogspot.com/2008/04/fools-day-and-aarush.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Neerav Aggarwal)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7130825386618178839.post-7252034549753989674Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:58:00 +00002008-04-05T00:25:22.894+05:30Holi came and went....and Aarush got introduced to fun of playing in water.This time instead of putting in words Aarush's "mauj" (fun) on Holi, I will let the pics we clicked that day speak for themselves..Fun time on HoliClick on the pic above to see more pictureshttp://earlyndquick.blogspot.com/2008/03/aarushs-fultoo-masti-on-holi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Akanksha)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7130825386618178839.post-8026293797328658819Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:50:00 +00002008-03-17T17:29:18.841+05:30developmentspeechwordAarush spoke his first word...and that was "MUMMA"It was such a surprise...Two three days back, when I cam home from work, Aarush rushed out to greet me saying "mumma........."The happiness, love, wonder and whatnot all I felt at that moment cannot be put into words..Though I still believe if he has uttered any other word, I would have been equally happy but this moment was precious..I have been http://earlyndquick.blogspot.com/2008/03/mumma-is-first-word.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Akanksha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7130825386618178839.post-6522298851203544880Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:42:00 +00002008-03-18T00:39:53.387+05:30developmentmischiefAarush these days is enthralled by anything which is round and rotates!My mom innocently showed him once with finger movement how does the fan move :"gol gol gol...." and that started it.These days as summers have made their presence felt in North India, the ceiling fans have started.Whenever Aarush enters any room of our home, the first look is for the FAN!..If it isn't on, the round finger http://earlyndquick.blogspot.com/2008/03/activity-journal-ii-fan-facination.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Akanksha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7130825386618178839.post-4224191330524723194Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:49:00 +00002008-03-18T00:14:04.376+05:30Last one month had been full of activity, with something or the other turning up. Amidst all this Aarush kept us fully entertained with his antics.He hasn't started speaking but can very clearly indicate his likes and dislikes.My dressing table has be swiped out.Everything has moved inside. I think thats the fate of every table that exists in any household with young kids.But his fascination for http://earlyndquick.blogspot.com/2008/02/activity-journal-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Akanksha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7130825386618178839.post-7445101383645487745Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:02:00 +00002008-03-17T16:25:44.064+05:30birthdaypartyBoth of us completed the first year of parenthood and celebrated it with friends and family!!The party invitation had to be as special as the occasion!!The invitation cards were hand made( obviously by me!!) though his mausi improvised the design.His Nana and Nani pitched in by making the envelopes and his dad contributed by posting the cards.Though I know this may seem an outdated way as no one http://earlyndquick.blogspot.com/2008/01/bang-onone-year-completed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Akanksha)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7130825386618178839.post-5270600811528932814Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:56:00 +00002008-03-17T14:01:51.659+05:30babiesdevelopment His peaceful sleep in his cot at eight months My baby ,since he has been five months old, sleeps in his own bed(cot) though he shares the room with us. Past few days he has started showing signs of being possessive about his cot.Only his toys, pillows and bedding can be put in the cot. Rest anything if kept,is very promptly thrown out.Last night he did something really funny, he was so http://earlyndquick.blogspot.com/2008/01/his-cot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Akanksha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7130825386618178839.post-3427367584931302218Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:33:00 +00002008-01-25T00:23:38.622+05:30birthdaypartyI have been itching to blog since days, but somehow or the other it wasn't just happening.Past few days have been so busy. I realized organizing a party isn't an easy task.Hats off to the event management people who manage it all..Some night a few days back an idea stuck! why not do something really special for this occasion.And next day the search started for an amazing, eye catching, simple http://earlyndquick.blogspot.com/2008/01/preparations-are-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Akanksha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7130825386618178839.post-848059468432577263Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:41:00 +00002008-03-18T00:38:02.668+05:30Aarush's birthday party wasn't on the day he was born but a few days later.We decided to keep it this way to avoid weekday rush, and to also to celebrate his day in a quite fashion.Both of us took off that day and held a small pooja and havan in the morning at out place. His Nanu, Nani and Mausi joined us.In the afternoon, we visited the Akshardam Temple. The weather was good. Though January http://earlyndquick.blogspot.com/2008/03/visit-to-akshardham-temple.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Akanksha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7130825386618178839.post-13286380430103393Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:10:00 +00002008-01-04T12:33:46.810+05:30babiesHealth or taste what to choose.Most of us are always in a fix.99 percent of times the things which taste the best are laden with calories.Even the thought of hot chocolate fudge or an extra cheese pizza makes our mouth water.My son, just about an year old can also figure out what tastes the best.Normal dinner like chapati, pulses, green veggies doesn't interest him at all.But pizza, cheese http://earlyndquick.blogspot.com/2008/01/amazing-food-choice-junk-fook-is-always.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Akanksha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7130825386618178839.post-3275249904935029689Fri, 28 Dec 2007 18:28:00 +00002007-12-29T00:14:25.868+05:30babiesbirthdaySoon my golu is going to be an year old.The count down has started..He is gonna be a big boy..and the age count will soon be years instead of months.Time files ..The party planning has started.guest list is being made daily with some names deleted and some added.confusion prevails..who all to invite and whom to leave.The party venues are being searched and discussions are on about the food.Golu, http://earlyndquick.blogspot.com/2007/12/as-big-day-approaches.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Akanksha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7130825386618178839.post-1256331535122784408Sat, 22 Dec 2007 17:57:00 +00002007-12-28T15:03:18.529+05:30babiesdevelopmentGolu learnt to stand with support when he was just 7 months old.Gradually his confidence increased and I noticed that he can walk with support, holding the bed side or his favorite dressing table...After that as the winter made its appearance, the clothes increased and so did the difficulty in managing his body.At 9 months my baby learnt to stand, unsupported on his won two feet.Wow! that was a http://earlyndquick.blogspot.com/2007/12/learning-to-walk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Akanksha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7130825386618178839.post-406814411598083590Fri, 21 Dec 2007 07:25:00 +00002007-12-28T15:02:30.392+05:30dilemaworking motherAnother morning...another tough situation.How to get out of the bed.Its so damn chilly outside and a small baby is sleeping holding my hand, clinging onto me. I pray, God please for today let my steeping out of the home and going to work be an easy task..But there are times i think God favors babies.I try to sneak out of the bed, trying to fool golu of my presence with a pillow.I tip toe out of http://earlyndquick.blogspot.com/2007/12/my-guilt-concious-is-increasing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Akanksha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7130825386618178839.post-6953969423376754063Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:31:00 +00002008-03-17T16:47:57.292+05:30babiesdevelopmentmischiefworking motherMy son is about to be 11 months old.Everyday he is becoming more cute. His acts full of inquisitiveness never fail to surprise me.Every nook and corner of our house has to be explored by him.Kitchen is his favorite hang out.Recently he has discovered how to climb down and up the bed. Another step towards freedom!!He will do an inspection of all the corners of the bed, analyse them and then turn http://earlyndquick.blogspot.com/2007/12/mischief-element-of-house.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Akanksha)0