Always remember, mamma!

Hey Mumma...

Please think twice before you do these following things in front of other people

1. Call me baby (NO WAY!)
2. Squeeze me tight
3. Kiss me on my lips (I'm gonna wipe it away, like I always do!)
4. Give me time out (Like, really!? Im 5!!)
5. Check on me time to time (Im grown up, I can take care of myself)
6. Repeat yourself (example: no jumping on the bed, no running on the street) - Come on, I get it!
7. Ignore my questions (Did you even think how that will make me look?)
8. Try to fix my clothes (NOT COOL!)
9. Help me wear my shoes (Again, Im 5!!!)
10. Dont ever hug another kid in front of me or say nice things about her/HIM! I dont like it a bit

And yes, please do NOT forget to do this..
1. Pick me up when I'm tired
2. Always say yes in front of my friends
3. Say nice things about me
4.Never say NO to me
5. Buy me all that toys I ever need
6. Whenever my friends are busy, you HAVE to play with me
7. Always read a story in the night and stay till I fall asleep
8. When I wake up in the middle of the night and come looking for you, ALWAYS, let me sleep on your bed. ALWAYS
9. Let me hang around when your friends come over (I dont send you away when my friends are here, DO I?)
10. Always be around, you never know when I might need you!

Love xx

Sleep talking!

So mom, there is one thing I have taken after you !! Thank you mom !!!

I know i scared the hell out of you when I was talking in my sleep last night, but hey in my defense, I had no clue I was doing that !

I know you blame it on

• the hours I spend on iPad before hitting the bed.
• the countless miles I log running around the house
• my poor eating habits 
• my craving for milk

But you know what Mamma, I was reading up today and found out that the biggest cause behind sleep talking is -G.E.N.E.T.I.C.S! So Ha, Ha!!!

Trouble Mommie? NEVER!!!!

Want tricks to trouble mommie? Look no further, read my diary!

Evening tea!

Right after mommie sits on the dining table with her evening cup of tea -
Step 1: Start with pulling the table cloth (be prepared to hear a loud noise - its called yelling!)
Step 2: If some how the Tea gets spared, climb the table and shake it viciously! I promise you , it will definitely spill (Now get ready for a slap/spank/another yell , based on her mood!)
Step 3: While she is trying to finish the reset of her tea, insist on getting into her lap and cuddle her (wait for it - shell go "awwwwwwwwwwwww, my baby!!)
Step 4: Thats the clue, pull her hair, earrings, necklace - WHATEVER you can get hold of!
Step 5: RUN for your life!!!!


And thats evening done and dusted!



Swim class

Right after mommy is done packing your swim shorts, snacks for the ride, change of clothes, a book for to read while you are busy swimming...

Step 1: Check the time - are we exactly on time to start ? Good!
Tra la la lala......... Step 2: Say, "Mamma Im hungry" (Wait for it .... "Ahaan!!! We are getting late!")
Step 3: Make a puppy face, but mamma I'm really really hungry (Mom being mom, shell pull a candy, a snack bar or something out and hand it out to you)
Step 4: Act as if you dont want it "I dont want it! I want oats!" (Yes it takes atleast 10-15 mins for the oats to cook, cool and for you to eat!)
Step 5: Sit on the floor start crying, howling, shout at the top of your lungs! (What follows next is not very pretty, be prepared)
Step 6: Somehow she managed to drag you into the car.. now just sit back, relax, enjoy your snacks on the ride. (Request a song change - it might drag things a lil bit, but its worth a shot!)
Step 7: Stuck in traffic? NOW - "Mamma, Lets play i-Spot!" (Just be glad that you cant see her face while in the car - yee haw!")
Step 8: You somehow managed to get to the swim class without any incidents, thats your cue! Fall down on the floor, hold her legs, howl - "I dont want to go to swim class, I DONT WANT THIS TEACHER!"
Step 9: You are in the pool - ENJOY IT DUDE! Swim around, say hi to the girls around - show off your skills. Just have fun !
Step 10: Get out of the pool - you know the drill !!! "Mamma..........I want to go to MCDonalds, Mamma, I want lollipop, Mamma, I dont want to go home!"

Out for a walk

 Mum really likes her peaceful walks right after dinner. And there are these rare moments, when I have to accompany her and Boy do I love it or what!!

Step 1: Its important to start early ! Right when she asks you to wear sandals / shoes because they are comfortable to walk - "NO! I want my bike flip flops!" (She WILL budge! Insist till she does..) GREAT! Step 2: Give it a lil breather (heard of the silence before the storm). Let her think that this is actually a good idea.
Step 3: 30 secs up? Now ! "Mamma, whats the sound ?" "I think its some bug Ahaan" "They are CRICKETS, mamma!" (Before she says if you knew it why did you ask me, be prepared with the next question - heard of rapid fire?) "Why do crickets make that sound mamma?" "Just like you snore when you are sleeping, crickets make that noise when they are sleeping" (Ohh.. you are in dangerous territory lady!) "NOOOOOOO! They dont sleep at night! Silly, mamma"
Step 4: Did you get a look from her? Good! Now, "I'm tired! pick me up!!" (Nothing annoys parents more than kids asking them to pick them up while they are out for a walk! Bingo!)
"No Ahaan, we are out for a walk, you have to walk!" "But, Im tired. My flipflops are hurting my feet!" (Did you , did you see that "I told you" look?) Mission accomplished.
Step 5: Walk for 10 more seconds and say, "I wanna go home!"
Step 6: "Mamma, why is it night?" "Because Ahaan, after day, its night!" "Is night TODAY?" "Yes Ahaan, Today has morning, afternoon, evening and night" "Can I go to Arjit's house TODAY?" "But Ahaan its late in the night, we have sleep now. We can go tomorrow" "NO, I want to go TODAY!"
Step 7: Stop right in middle of the road and wait till she gives you an explanation as to why you cannot visit a friend at night! I have asked her this question several times and none of her answers have appealed me so far ! Dont give up my friend!
Step 8: Reach (get dragged) home and go running to dad "Nanna, why didnt you come for a walk?" (Lil does he know that he was actually spared!")

zzzzzzzzzzz

Sleep time

Mom/Dad: Ahaan, Lets go. Its time to sleep

Ok now, this is NOT a rare sight. It happens every night...

Me: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, I want two more minutes
Mom/Dad: Ok, 2 mins and then we are going into your room.
Me: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, I want to sleep in your room!
Mom/Dad: Ahaan, you HAVE to sleep in your room.
Me: I DONT want to. Pleeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaase, can I sleep in your room (already half way into their room!)
Now based on their mood, level of tiredness and my level of cuteness, I (very rarely) get to sleep in their room. But on most days it is as follows
Mom/Dad: NO, Ahaan. Big boys sleep in their room! Lets go.
Me: But I want two more minutes (my first dialogue was more than 5 mins ago)
Mom/Dad: Ok, two mins and we are going into your room (haha, always works!)
5 mins up and they give me the look. Lets go!
ME: Do I need to brush my teeth?
Mom (lets assume its mom today, if its Dad, the routine is same, just the names are different): Yes Ahaan, we brush our teeth every night before we sleep
Me: Why? (Still in the living room!"
Mom : Because if you dont brush your teeth, you will be boo-boo in your teeth and you will have to go to the doctor
Me: But I like going to the doctor. (On my way to MY room!)
Mom: AHAAAN !!!!
ME: Ok (sad face) and walk into the bathroom
ME: Can I have the yellow angry bird brush?
Mom: Ok
Me: Can I have the timer?
Mom: Ok
Me: While mom is busy brushing my teeth, with all the foam in my mouth "Can I go to Arjit's house, tomorrow?"
Mom: YES AHAAN
Me: Am I done?
Mom: Yes, lets go and sleep
Me: I want to sleep with Nanna (dad)! (Just buying yourself some more time!)
Mom: AHAAN !!
Me: But I want Nanna .. waaaaaaaaaaa
Suddenly I'm transported to my bed with Mamma.. huh ! no problem, Challenge accepted!
Me: Can I have a toy in my bed?
Mom: No
Me: Why?
Mom: Because it will hurt you
Me: No, it wont. I want the spiderman toy (Thats the one I couldnt find for atleast a week, So mom has to spend atleast 5-7 mins sifting through ALL My toys to find it!) Sing a song, jump on the trampoline, ruin the bed spread, throw the pillows on the floor!
Mom: Ahaan, I cant find it. Can I get you another toy?
Me: NOOOOOOOOOOO, i want spiderman!
Remembers, always use MOMs to find your lost toys. Dad's are not so useful!
Me: With the spiderman next to me, good night mamma.
Mom: Good night love.
Me: I love you mamma (get ready for a squeeeeeezeee)
Mom: I love you too baby (bigggggggggg hug)
Mom loves talking to me once the light is off and we are about to sleep
Mom: Why do you trouble mamma, nanna so much Ahaan?
Me: No, I dont! (Never plead guilty!)
Mom: But you cry ALL the time!
Me: I'll never cry AGAIN Mamma - and Hug her tight !

And thats how a day is done peeps :)

Waddddddup world?

Really sorry guys! Been sooooooooooo busy - you have absolutely no idea. 

I have no clue where my three years of my life went.

Trying to recall my birthdays..

• First one I hardly remember and care to, anyway!
• Second one was kindda ok, got some nice cool gifts!
• Third one was fantastic. I gotto be a batman and joe mama and the rest of the gang was with us! Super fun!

India trip was fun too!!! Loved all the time I spent with nani, more nani, sweety, harika, joe mama, ammamma, tatha! Loved the trips, wedding was insane - but I guess you gotto lose something (read, space) to gain something (read, joe mama!!!!)

I almost thought we were gonna stay back in India (would have been so much fun)!

But it was great to come back home and I truly was amazed at myself! I remember every nook and corner of my house. The sofa, the bed, TV, my slide, my toys! Wow, awesome!

And then life slowed down, back to school, back to just mamma, dad and me, back to no-nonsense attitude of mom and dad (miss naani and ammamma)! Sigh.. 

Then something magical happened. Mom and dad put me in a new school! Boy, do I love this place or what? They have a gym, a soccer field, aquarium , field trips, water day outs, etc etc! Its just fantastic! And thats where I met my  new friends - Aurie, Katalyn, Addison, London and my lovely teachers Danielle & Bridgette ! I absolutely love them!

They taught me to

• make posters
• make lamps out of nthg
• make an alligator out of a clip
• make a flag

they introduced me to science and boy do I love the science block in our room. Dinosaurs, funnels, puzzles, animals - LOVE IT ! (Its funny how I used to say Science everyday and mom used to think its name of a friend - until she asked Ms. Bridgette one day! Who's silly now, eh - mamma?)

By now you know I have started talking! And I understand most of what mom and dad are talking - yes guys - irrespective of which language you speak in - I GET IT! They make me watch silly TV shows - I just hate it!

But I guess its all a part of growing up and I am totally loving it!

More later guys..

Do you know mamma ?

I cant see you when you close your eyes - really !! I need your eyes open so I can see you. Why is that so funny?

Do you know mamma ?

When I come running to you, hug you and say I love you - before smiling and saying "my baby!!!" - look around, I would have definitely done something -

Like the other day before going to school, remember I refused to wake up. Once you forced me out of bed, I refused to open my mouth to brush. When you somehow forced that too, I refused to get out of my potty seat and then refused to wear my dress. After 30 odd mins of drama, I realized I had done enough for the morning and thats when I hugged your legs and said "I love you Mamma" - you were just so excited. Really - is that so simple?

Do you know mamma?

Everytime you ask me "Ahaan - who's your favorite - nanna or mamma?" I immediately say Nanna!!! Just to see that face of yours! Really mamma - its so easy to get to you!

Do you know mamma?

I know exactly how to cheer you up from a silly mood -
Silly mamma
Tickle Tickle on your hair
Make that sound with my mouth...tchh

I vow you mamma!

Personality

Personality (m-w.com) "the complex of characteristics that distinguishes an individual or a nation or group; especially : the totality of an individual's behavioral and emotional characteristics b : a set of distinctive traits and characteristic"

It makes me think - do I have a "personality"?

Every time I sense that someone is leaving the house without me, I get a panic attack and run around the house, reach the door and dont let it go. Does it mean I am "insecure" ?

As soon as I come back form the day care, I just want to hang out with mom and dad - and nothing else. Does it mean I am "clinging"?


I like if my other friends touch and see my toys, but they definitely cant take it home. Does it mean I am "possessive"?


I say hi to every one on the street and love making new friends (just guys to be precise). Does it mean I am "friendly"?


I love jumping on the sofa, and especially when mom is sitting in the corner and I  accidentally (read repeatedly) jump on her. Does that mean I am " aggressive"?


I love super heroes - super man and his dog, Spider man and his web, Bat man and his accessories, under- woman (read wonder woman) and his attire. Does that mean I am into "super heroes"? - My teacher at school says I am a silly boy. Hello!!! Practicing different stunt positions is not being silly - its called being - PREPARED! Its a rough world, you know!


Above all I love milk. Day, night, evening, afternoon, dawn, dusk - any time of the day. Does that mean I am a "cow"?


Yikes!!!!

Hi Mamma!!

Hi Mamma ..

I miss you mamma... I'm at home with granny while I'm writing you this letter and you are somewhere naani calls "aaffice".. What is this place you go to everyday Mamma?

Mamma, I wanna tell you what I do at home while you nanna are away... do you have sometime to read it, mamma?

Scene 1:

its still dark outside, but I know I've been sleeping for pretty long now . I look sideways and hear naani in her sleep (whats that sound called mamma?) ... I tap her gently, no luck! I called her "NAANI", nope!! "Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa" - Ok there she is!! "I waa miwk.. ".. Naani gives me her standard response "Sleep, chinni!"..Take 2 "WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA""...

Naani turns on the light in the kitchen and shes back with a nice cup of milk in 2 mins... Naaaicee! ;) ;)

Scene 2:

Its kindda bright outside .. Naani's still sleeping, hmm!!! Tight punch on naani's nose !! There she's moving .. Lets move it, Naaniiiiiii!!

I get out of my room (Technically its NOT even my room, my stuff only occupies like 15% of the room - the rest is filled with naanis stuff, your junk and I dont know what else!) ... and go straight to your room, mamma!

Hey, you are gone :-( I ask Naani "Wherez mamma?" - Naani "aafiice" "Wherez nanna?" Naani "aafiice"...

I think to myself - Oh crap, I let them go easily today too, no crying, no tantrums, no silly requests for M&Ms and Jam in the morning.. .I gotto buck up !

Scene 3:

About an hour from when I wake up, I'm watching Curious George or Dinosaur Train or Tom & Jerry or Dora or Cat in the Hat or ... (i've lost track!).. Naaaniiiiiii .. I wan Toast, I wan Dham (read Jam)...

Naani runs into the kitchen, gets some toast, jam, pickle (PICKLE?!) and comes back to me!

The rest couple of hours are really some TV, bath, playing with Naani (i.e., hitting her with the ball, making her run behind me, crying for silly things that I dont need!)

Scene 4:

Did I hear the car? Did I hear you guys chatting in the hall way? Did you KNOCK?

Hey , ITS YOU GUYS !! Its my second favorite part of the day! (yes, 2nd!) I see you have come in first mamma, where'z nanna? I know, I know, i gotto hug you first, give you a kiss... but where is NANNA? Ok, phew! There he is... "hey, nanna!"

Running around the house, jumping from sofa to ottoman, ottoman to sofa, sofa to ottoman, ottoman to sofa (ya i can keep going),

I missed you mamma, now that you are back - ill tell you the rest of the story in  my own words.

Over n out

Ahaan.