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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

It's been so long

From September 14, 2011 to April 10, 2012, this little kiddo of mine has grown up literally by leaps and bounds. There are so many moments that I'd like to pen down, but somehow just don't get around to. Sometimes I feel I need to choose between my photos and my blog. Maybe I should give a shot to both, since I'm doing neither ;-) Let me bargain with myself, then I'll at least do one regularly :D

I've been fairly regular albeit late with my photo updates. Stealing from those, here are some highlights of Rian's past few months.

In August and September last year, Rian picked up roller skating. Thanks to Shayona for a wonderful third birthday gift. Then came Rian's first bicycle (he's had a Kettler tri before), and Ansh dada was really instrumental getting us hooked. Dilip ajoba visited us for a little bit. Rian enjoyed the summer with Aaji and her yummy good food. Rian's obsession with Lego's started catching on. Rian also has a basketball hoop now. Rian loved the ~3hr bike trip we took with him, with his bike towed behind Dad/Mom's bike. Rian started getting A+ stickers at school for reading. He started his ice skating lessons with Daddy on Wednesday mornings. Kudos and lots of hugs to Daddy for taking the time on Wednesday mornings. Rian enjoyed his gymnastics classes too, and loved showing off to Aaji and Ajoba.

In October, Rian enjoyed trying to watch the blue angels. It was a wonderful day in SF via public transport. Just as the blue angels were about to fly in, the fog rolled in :-( We'll try again, next year. Ocktoberfest in SF was thoroughly enjoyed by Dilip Ajoba and Aaji. Rian went to Monterey Bay Aquarium again, with Aaji and Ajoba. Amit became our family photographer instead of Picture People, and he did a wonderful photoshoot for us in Memorial Park. Pumpkin patch and Halloween fun were next. Rian was Buzz Lightyear this year. Daddy started telling him the Toy Story story and "worked" on him to get him ready.

November weekends were special with Diwali parties. Rian never once disappointed me, and totally got the "Indian dress" funda this year. We have some wonderful photos captured with him. His most favorite Aatya made a trip here. We visited Oakland Zoo with Aatya, and also went wine tasting in Sonoma for a whole day.

In December, we got the surprise of our lives when Rian performed in his winter program. My little poodles seems all grown up now. Ms. Lida was so proud of Rian, he practiced and practiced to get all his songs and movements down perfect! Rian visited Winter Wonderland in Great America, it was a festival of lights. Really felt like Diwali in India. The end of the year was made special with a first time cruise experience. 7 days to the west Caribbean was a very good trip. Rian loved it a lot, and kissed a sting ray too! Kudos to Daddy's patience again.

January was relatively slow and relaxed. We got into the habit of reaching Rian's school on time. 8:35am and Rian was always there. We pretty much focused on that. Rian tried skiing in Tahoe once in February but did not like the experience so much. We had a wonderful trip to New York in February, spent some quality time with Rian's cousins.

The reason behind making this post was to document another significant "first" for Rian. Last weekend Rian went skiing with us, for 3 days. Ansh dada came with us too, and Rian was very excited with Ansh dada's skiing. On the first day, Rian skiied with Daddy for a couple of hours. On the second day, Rian was in ski school all day long, from 9am to 3:30pm, good job my poodles. On the third day, Rian was a rockstar on the slopes, and totally having fun!! Unbelievable - the transformation that has happened in this 3 yr 9 month old boy... Touch wood!