First of all, a very half happy birthday , my son !
Just 6 months ago, we celebrated your 1st birthday..it was so much fun..A birthday surrounded by our world- my family and your dads family. Everything just flashed in front of me when i type this..
I woke up this morning and was rushing to reach office..its the daily routine of u running carelessly around the house and your caretaker is so much nervous ( she has a hard time managing you when we are around..guess kids tantrums reaches its peak when their parents are around)..thats when your dad reminded me that you are a 18 month old baby today..ghosh !! how did i not remember :(
Last 6 months has been just fab !! You are no longer a baby, but a little boy. I didn’t think I could love you more, but I do. You warm my heart every day with your smile and laughter. You have such a good heart and spirit..you get so emotional and hug me everytime i pretend crying in front of you..I continue to foold you, my baby but guess the expressions of your concerns are so beautiful that i cannot stop enjoying them.
Your vocabulory and understanding has grown by leaps and bounds..i get amazed at how clearly you have started understanding each and every thing we speak to u whether its Malayalam or Hindi..my child, you pick up so fast !! You are better able to articulate your needs and are understanding so much more.
You sometimes get frustrated when you can’t have your way—as you sure know how to throw your tantrums on us and your poor little mom gets succumbed to them...that's when our teacher ( your dad- there's so much he teaches both of us ) comes in my rescue..He makes me strong.
You often fall on the floor ( pretend to fall but avoid when you know that there is no one to hold you ), kicking your legs, screaming as if the world is ending...Sometimes it just breaks my heart to see you so upset..Your dad is strong..am sure he would ensure that you grow up well mannered and disciplined and am here to just spoil you my baby ( i know that would never happen )
But, I confess, your tantrums always makes me smile. You are super cute even when upset. And I love you just the same
The daily dose of fights and love between the son and father is a delight to watch..cant tell you how much i enjoy seeing you both spend so much time together be it those secret walks your dad takes you to every weekends ( though i have managed to figure out that you guys have been frequenting the nearby park and spending time with the squirrels and dogs there.
Some of my favorite moments with you are when you run and throw yourself at me for a hug, do the same back again for another hug---on and on it goes. It never grows old..not to forget the all of a sudden kisses that are bestowed on me are something i crave for 24/7.
I love the constant care that you shower on animals- your anna ( elephant in malayalam ), doggie, miam ( cats) and cows are always on your mind..these you utter when you get up first in the morning.
I have been given a lot of parenting advice over the past year and a half. The one bit that has stuck out most for me is to follow my instinct, and that is what I try to do. I have made plenty of mistakes, but my love for you never wavers.
Those horrible days at work turns so sweeter when i see you darling !
Being a parent is not easy, and yet you make it all worthwhile. Even on the more difficult days, you never fail to make me smile. I cannot begin to tell you how much you mean to me—how glad I am to have you in my life.
Hope you grow with a good and a kind heart and learn to respect others !
Cant tell you how important is for your mom to hear someone telling me good things about you..It really makes me a proud mother..you are no doubt a well behaved boy and am sure you would always be ..A gentlemen !
Your friend/ Your Amma.
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