Summertime

Rohin, we’re so sorry that we haven’t updated your blog for a while. It’s been a pretty busy spring. SO let’s see – since May – we had Talin’s birthday, we went to Charleston, South Carolina, and we had Aeowyn’s birthday party.

Let’s start with you for a moment. As we look at your first school picture, all we can say is what an incredible little man you are becoming. It’s seems like yesterday that you fit practically in the palms of our hands. You’re now 3 years old and so wise beyond your years. Every morning now, you get out of bed, rip off your diaper, clean yourself up and put your clothes on (though in fairness, you do put your underwear on backwards but tell me it’s ok). You brush you own teeth at night, you’re always willing to help mommy and daddy and are really a wonderful big brother to your brother and sister. You and Talin play and play together.

You love to read books and know almost the end of every sentence in “There’s a Wocket in my Pocket” and always enjoy reading the words Constantinople and Timbuktu in the book Hop on Pop. You love to play outside and enjoy riding on your car. We recently had wild raspberries grow in the back yard and you love to pick them with Talin and Aeowyn.

You’re a good eater and like chicken and vegetables – still not a big spicy food fan (but we’re working on that). You say the cutest things one time – like one time when you’re kundi hurt, -- you said – daddy I need a bandaid for my kundi. You love to cuddle and ask why ALL the time – which is awesome. That will serve you well in life later on son. I hope you, Talin and Aeowyn always have a sense of wonderment about this world.

The trip to Charleston was really incredible. We rented a house on the beach in Charleston when we went to Chet uncle’s house. You guys loved playing on the beach. You also were in Chet’s wedding as the ring bearer and did a GREAT job. You walked down the aisle, gave daddy the ring, and then sat down and ran back over and gave me the pillow (I think you thought you forgot J). You ran around the hall that night and were just so delightful – mommy, daddy and you had a great wedding night. The rest of the time, we spent on the beach!

When we came back, we were in birthday season and celebrated at JW Tumbles for Talin’s birthday – where you had a great time (more details in Talin’s blog) and then for Aeowyn’s – we had another big 1^st birthday party – where you were very excited about the three inflatables that we had (more on Aeowyn’s blog).

July is coming up Rohin and you will be starting a new school. You are growing up so so fast – it’s actually scarey. You’re a wonderful little boy and mommy and daddy are so excited to share the year ahead and watching you grow into an equally incredible little boy. We love you Rohin.

Cherry Festival

Everday with you Rohin brings something new now. You are quite the little man at this point. Your vocabulary and ability to grasp things is amazing. Recently, there was something very touching that you said. One day you and Talin were playing and daddy said to you both that even if daddy or mommy aren't there you should always watch out for each other. You stopped, turned to me (while we were in your bedroom) and said -- if mommy and daddy and Giovanna (our nanny) aren't here -- Rohin, Talin and Aeowyn will talk about our day to each other. This was in reference to how at night time you love to talk to mommy and daddy about your day. It really was a profound moment for daddy who was there at that moment.

You definitely are also a master negotiator at this point and love to negotiate on everything -- from what it will take to eat your dinner, to how long to stay outside and play.

Recently, we also went out on our very 1st train ride. Mommy, daddy, Talin and Rohin all went out on a train into DC. We went to the Cherry Festival parade and had so much fun. You and Talin sat on mommy and daddy's shoulders and watched a nascar, police motorcyles, marching bands and so much. We had a nice lunch together and then came back on the train. It was a magical day for all. We love you Rohin!

Happy 3rd Birthday!

Rohin turned three years old on March 20th! 3 years has flown by. We celebrated by going to the Kennedy center for a puppet show, where Rohin even wore a Tuxedo. He was accompanied by Talin, Aeowyn, Mommy, Daddy, Ammuma, Thatha, Grandma, Poppa, Savitha Chechi, Sadhana chechi, Alka aunty, Viji auntie, Ashok uncle, Annu chechi, Ashwin chettin. After the puppet show we all went over to Old Ebbitt Grill -- where you were such a good little boy. After dinner you blew out all three candles on a train cake -- made by mommy! Happy Birthday Rohin!!!! Love -- mommy and daddy.

Spring is Finally Here!

Well Rohin, this upcoming weekend -- you're going to be 3 years old! Mommy and daddy cannot believe that you're 3! It seems just like yesterday that you were being held in almost one hand. You're such a wonderful little boy Rohin and we love you so much.

In recent news, you had another ear infection but are back to good health again. You really are doing great at school and recently took two field trips to museums. Mommy even chaperoned one trip to the Museum of Natural History. Your class also took a field trip to mommy's dental office -- which you loved!

Recently, we also had a Spring party in the backyard with some of our closest friends. We had a picnic in the backyard with mommy, daddy, Talin, you, Aeowyn as well as Venna auntie and Ahmeet uncle and Nisha and Usha aunties as well as Jovin and Bella. We rode cars around the yard. You love to drive your gator with Talin in the passenger's seat. You really know how to drive perfectly -- turning side to side and even going in reverse.

Recently, daddy has been taking you and Talin down to the river since the weather is better. The other day, you walked down by the river and went into the riverside where there was a little beach. Daddy, Rohin and you threw stones together into the river. Daddy loves taking you boys there and playing with you together.

In other news, you have fell in love with a new movie -- Mary Poppins. You love the movie and watch it for hours on end if mommy and daddy let you. On the food front, you're still a big fan of Italian food and pastas. You also really are into your deserts and love cupcakes and popsicles.

We're so excited to celebrate your 3rd birthday Rohin. Mommy has done a great job of planning your birthday party next weekend! We love you!

2011

Well, January is behind us now and you've grown so much Rohin in such a little bit of time. You're really turning into quite the mature little boy. So far, we only had snow one time this year -- about 8 inches. You actually spent time out with Ammuma in the backyard making your very first snowman with Talin!

First, we have to talk about Santa Clause -- he made a really big impression on you this year! You were amazed at how he could fit down the chimney and asked about this often. You still love to hear daddy read "Twas the night before Chritmas". You also really fell in love with frosty the snow man and asked about him often too. We went to a local convention center that had a Christmas show and asked if Frosty was going to be there. You love to sing the song frosy the snow man as well. Also, you came up with your own version of "Tis the season" -- you sing "tis the season to be sorry". In the same category of funny things you're up to -- one day our nanny wasy leaving and daddy said -- say goodbye. So you said "bye Giovanna -- have fun storming the castle", which is a quote from the movie Princess Bride. Daddy was definitely to blame for that one.

Night times have become a very interesting experinece these days Rohin. We go to bed around 7:30, but it can take up to an extra hour sometimes to get you to sleep now that you're not in your crib. After reading books and saying our prayers, you love to have mommy come and lay in your bed and talk to you about the day. Sometimes, you tell us that you're afraid of the dark -- but daddy tells all of the monsters and creatures to leave your bedroom and they do it because they scared of daddy.

You're such a loving and respectful little boy Talin. You say please and thank you and are so responsible in helping your brother and sister. You and Talin are best friends and play so much together -- everything from chasing each other around, to making hideouts with each other.

Food wise -- you're still a big veggie and fruit fan but recently have gotten into ham as well. Spaghetti is still one of your favorites! We think you're going through a growth spurt recently because you've been eating so much and getting sooo tall. You're actually starting to wear 4T clothing at just less than 3 years old. It's hard to believe that you're turning 3 soon Rohin -- it's just like yesterday that mommy and daddy held you for the first time.

You also still love your school and mommy went with you as a chaperon to a field trip in DC to visit a museum, which you really enjoyed. You love to read books Rohin and love to ask Why now. You love asking Why so much that even Talin likes to ask Why now! Mommy and daddy always try to explain why. The biggest why question recently is why daddy's lawnmower doesn't wory. In other power tool news, you and Talin also got to watch daddy cut down a tree outside of the house with his chainsaw -- which was a fun event!

It's going to be a wonderful Spring ahead and we're so proud to have you as our son Rohin.

Christmas 2010

It’s hard to believe that Christmas came and went so fast. Before talking about Christmas, we have big news last night Rohin on 12/27/10. Daddy took the rail off of the crib and turned it into a toddler bed. You were so adorable jumping in and out of bed. You also were such a good boy and went right to sleep last night and didn’t get out of bed. You fell out one time at 1am and daddy heard you, but you were fast asleep and he put you right back in. We’re so proud of you.

December has been a really busy month getting ready for the holidays. You did have another ear infection though and so did Talin – which was the only downside this past month. This makes 7 ear infections since the beginning of the year, so we have to take you to a specialist doctor to check it out.

We had a wonderful Christmas this year – the best ever in fact! All of our family was here to celebrate. For Christmas eve, we had dinner at Ammuma and Thatha’s house. Grandma and grandpa and some of your aunts and uncles came over as well. You all had a great time running around the house. You kept showing Thatha the fountain in his house and was so interested that the water was smoking but not hot! At night when we got home, you set out cookies and milk for Santa – but drank a little bit of his milk out of his glass – but we didn’t tell him. On Christmas day, mommy and daddy, grandma and grandpa were here to greet you, Talin and Aeowyn when you awoke to find all of the presents that Santa had left for you! You really were excited about presents this year Rohin and got so many wonderful toys and clothes.

In other news, you’re really getting into singing songs now Rohin and even were singing the lyrics to frosty, jingle bells, and the time to go sheepy sheep song that we sing every night. You still love your fruits and vegetables but not much of a meat eater still. You also love light switches – and turning the light on and off in the upstairs playroom.

We cannot believe that you are coming up on three years old Rohin. 2011 is shaping up to be a wonderful year and we look forward to watching you grown into such an awesome little man. You’re very responsible and thoughtful little boy. So now onto 2011 – you go back to school next week and go up one grade level. Talin is also now going to school with you and will be in your old class! Happy new year son!

Thanksgiving 2010

Well Rohin – you continue to grow up too fast! Every week seems to bring something new. Your command of the English language is amazing. You string words and sentences together so easily. You love to listen to conversations and love to ask “why”. You’re an absolute master at procrastinating for bedtime now. You like to say “one more time” many times over when we rock you or pat you in your crib at night. You also love to ask to go potty right when mommy and daddy put you down in bed. The big news is that you have learned how to get out of your crib to mommy and daddy’s surprise. It happened in the middle of November when we let you and Talin switch cribs (which was a bad idea) – and you got out of his crib. Then, the other day, after nap time – daddy went to get you out of the crib and you came running out of your room laughing away! So a toddler bed is in your near future. You love to read books and really still love to drive your car around. You’re really into this little yellow car and also the new doctor play kit as well as carrying around fake food in a jack-o-lantern. We had a great Thanksgiving together as a family and went to ammuma and tata’s house. We had guests during that time, including Chris Uncle and Maria Auntie along with their two children Ava and Layla. You and Talin had so much fun playing with them. About 30 people came for Thanksgiving and it was so nice – all friends and family.

Also, we’re in high gear for Christmas and this past weekend, all of us went and got our Christmas tree. We went to this place that not only had trees but farm animals that they allowed you to feed and pet. So off mommy went to get the tree with Aeowyn and daddy, Talin and you all went to play with the farm animals. You had a great time and loved the billy goats and rabbit but thought the pig was a little pushy. You didn’t like the chickens very much either. We put up the Christmas tree and you and Talin had a blast running around it and pulling on the lights. Daddy also bought a train to go around it and you and Talin love to watch the train and make it go and stop – but you keep pulling the trains off the track … Christmas is coming Rohin! We cannot believe this will be our third Christmas with you. It’s hard to believe what Christmas was like before mommy and daddy were blessed with you three in our lives.