Hey Ananya,
You are more than 6 months old now. You are continuing to
grow into a beautiful little girl. Your mother is taking utmost care of you and
she doesn’t get tired at all. She is happily putting up with what your heart
desires. She laughs along with you, she cares for you, plays games and pampers
you when you cry. She’s even extended her leave from office to spend a few more
months with you. Not many young children are as lucky as you are. You should always
be grateful.
Alright, I think it is getting too serious. Life is meant to
be enjoyed. So, let me take you through all the beautiful moments that I can
recollect.
The world looks
different – A rendezvous with perspective
It was 8 am in the morning, 7th of December 2017,
two to three days after you turned four months old. You were all well covered.
We wanted to help you feel warm as the temperatures in Mumbai had dropped
considerably.
On the majestic bed, at your mother’s house in Andheri, you
rolled over and went upside down. Suddenly, the world looked different. The ceiling
was no more what you saw. Rather you saw your bed very close to your face. You
did not know what to do. Then, as if you brain had instructed you to, you moved
your tiny hands below your chest and began to raise your head. That’s when you
discovered that you could lift your head and see afar. What a feeling it might
have been! Were you scared? Were you delighted? It seemed to be a mix of both when
I looked at you. I am sure life would give you many more such experiences.
Relish them and enjoy those moments. And like the upside-down moment, you should
share the experience with two people for sure – your mom and your dad. Wishing
you many more such joyous experiences.
Making Sense of
things
Carrying you around has been a delight Ananya. When I would carry
you around, I feel a sense of calm and comfort that I have never felt. However,
unlike your younger days, you now seem to make sense of things. You make some noises
and try to probably tell what you feel. However, from your actions, the only
thing we could comprehend is that you were amazed, delighted and sometimes, even
curious about things around you. Things such as lights, fans, paintings, photographs
and new people whom you would have seen for the first time – all started making
sense to you. I am amazed at how comfortable you are around people. You give
them a lovely smile and make their day. It is a great skill to have! Keep it up!
A birthday
celebration
The day is 19th December. It was your uncle
Jagdeep’s birthday. Your aunt Shruti brought a cake for us to cut. Whenever
there is a birthday, it is a practice to cut a cake and celebrate. If you are
reading this, you would be aware of the same by now.
This was the first birthday celebration that happened after
you started making sense of things. You saw a delicious cake being cut and people
feeding cake to each other. You enjoyed the occasion. The mobile cameras, the
photographs, the cake cutting etc.
First Taste
Let me explain this to you. Our family comes from a state
called Kerala in India. Keralites have a concept called star birthday. (I will
explain this when we speak).
Between the fifth and the sixth month of the birth star, a function
is organized and is attended by your parents, grandparents, uncles, aunties
etc. During this function, your mom and I gave you the first taste of food.
Your mom has been following the best practices in raising
children. She was determined to ensure that you would be fed only mother’s milk
in the first six months. This is very important and is the biggest reason for
the good health you enjoy today.
Hence, this occasion was just a teaser into the delicacies
that you will gorge on in your lifetime. You loved the taste of the various
food items. This function was held in Shri Krishna Temple in Andheri (West), very
close to your mom’s house. So, another milestone was accomplished. It was in
the last day of the year 2017. The date was 31st December 2017.
The joy of spitting
And it was during this time that you discovered the joy of
creating saliva and spitting it around your mouth. You probably thought it was
a game. You may have liked the feeling of doing it.
While it is not welcome for an adult to spit around, for a
baby it is adorable. Your spitting expedition was an adorable one and we will
cherish it in our heart and etch it in our memory.
The 6-month
Anniversary celebration
Days turned into months. Months turned into half a year. We were
all so happy. You had become six months old. I went to office very early so
that I could leave a bit early and be back in time to celebrate with you.
We ordered a cake for you. A chocolate cake from a nearby
cakeshop called Baker’s treat. This was the first cake that was cut for you. We
put a little bit of chocolate on your face too. You were looking amazing. Your pretty
white dress and a little bit of brown chocolate on your face made you look beautiful!
These six months have been the happiest for your mom and I.
Hope you are your happy self all the time and cherish these joyful moments. After
all, life is all about such well-lived moments enjoyed in the company of your
family and loved ones.
I do not want to get into preach mode. So, I sign off here.
Wish you all the best for the next six months! Enjoy each moment, cherish each
experience and leave your worries, if any, to your mother and to me.
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