SachiScope

My Muse

2012-01-04T21:33:00.000-08:00

Sachi and Ayan have made it hard for me to take a bad picture. This picture is of Sachi frolicking near the icy water in Yosemite. Granted, it is also hard to take a bad picture in Yosemite.

I am inspired to learn photography now, and will be taking my first lesson with Anil's Pentax DSLR this Saturday.

It is time to dust off this four year old camera, and put it to some good use!

Sachi's first day of Preschool

2011-07-26T14:31:00.001-07:00

Yesterday was Sachi's first day of preschool. In many ways, it was a testament to what we have been feeling for sometime...Sachi has grown up, and is very independent.

She left our house early yesterday morning with Anil who dropped her off. Upon getting to this new and unfamiliar place, she didn't look back, and hardly said goodbye to Anil. I picked her up at the end of the day (5pm), and the teachers were gleaming about how well she did, and were amazed at how confident, social, and comfortable she was.

While this marks a huge step forward for Sachi, I can't help feeling a trace of sadness in all of this. I just have to enjoy the fact that she still likes spending time with me. Who knows when that is going to change too...

This photograph is now what hangs in her cubby at preschool.

Princess & Ballerina Complex

2011-01-17T21:25:00.000-08:00

Sachi wants nothing more these days than to wear a dress...and to be a princess or ballerina.

Every morning, she wants to put on a dress or tutu. Most days we have to refuse her request---but she still wears a dress with a skirt underneath it to create a full skirted look. She said she is able to spin better that way.

Now Sachi is enrolled in a ballet/gymnastics class, and has an annual pass to children's fairyland. I figure these are the two places she can wear a tutu and a princess dress, and get away with it.

Sachi's Great Grandmother passes away

2010-09-06T11:38:00.000-07:00

Sachi's great grandmother, Vasundhara Patwardhan passed away at the ripe age of 93 on September 2nd, 2010. Fortunately, she and Sachi got to meet in 2009 in Pune, India. "Panji", as Sachi calls her, was very enamored with Sachi's carefree spirit, dancing, and soft feet.

Sachi's brother, who will be born in a few weeks, unfortunately will never get to meet a living great grandparent.

Here is some more information on Vasundhara Patwardhan, http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_vasundhara-patwardhan-passes-away_1432953.

She was an eminent Marathi writer, and had written many short stories, essays and radio plays.

A Brother-feeling more real

2010-08-08T00:01:00.000-07:00

Today we did a 4D ultrasound, and got to see a better view of this little guy growing inside me. Unfortunately, he was not expecting company or an audience so he was sort of intent on relaxing--but the ultrasound tech tried desperately to wake him with pushing, prodding, wiggling, and pumping me with fruit juice.

Although he was not as active as we had hoped, we did see him moving around a bit, rubbing his eyes, and cracking a little smile. It was precious. Sachi, Anil, Reva and Maneesh and my Parents were here to witness the demo live.

Both Anil and Reva fear he may have what they term "The Nimkar Nose". This fear was also cast upon Sachi once upon a time, but her nose is just fine. Poor guy is not even born yet, and people are already criticizing!

Salon Toes

2010-07-06T16:41:00.000-07:00

Sachi's tastes have quickly elevated.

She had her toenails painted for the first time by her grandmother(Aji) in San Diego a few months ago. We tried to get her polish right, but it quickly chipped and a few of the nails were not really perfect. So Sachi often complained about how her toenail polish was all messed up and chipped. So, I figured, let the experts handle it. I took her to the salon for a proper polish. In the past month, she has been to the salon twice. First she wanted pink nail polish, and more recently, she wanted a green with sparkles.

I have to admit, they do a pretty darned good job for $3 a visit--so it is one luxury that I am willing to indulge her with. Besides, her toes are so extremely cute! We enjoy the polish as much as she does.

Things I don't want to forget

2010-05-27T10:52:00.001-07:00

I am nearly 6 months pregnant with Sachi's little brother, and am just wanting to fully relish my experience with Sachi before we start redirecting the focus on the new baby. Here are some of her milestones/memories that I don't want to forget:
3 months: Babbling secrets in an unknown language
6 months: First solids, started with sweet potatoes
8 months: First sign (milk), First tooth, and first word (mama)
10 months: Crawling with chunky thighs
12 months: Moved into our first house
13 months: Walking slimmed down my little toddler
14 months: Learned to feed herself (starting with grapes)
15 months: Stopped Nursing on her own
18 months: Had her own bed to sleep in, but mostly slept with us

Now, 29 months: She is the love of my life. She is a bright young woman with a razor sharp memory, firm negotiation skills, and a great sense of humor. She generally gets more books read and more sweets than I promise. She is also great at turning the tables on us regarding discipline. The other day Anil asked for one of her Gluco biscuits, and she firmly responded, "You can't eat junk all the time." She's right.

Sister or Brother?

2010-05-11T17:48:00.001-07:00

Today, we went for our much awaited 5 month ultrasound, and the answer to the boy or girl question became very clear...crystal clear.

We are having a little boy. Anil and I are very excited and will now start on the path of looking at names, and figuring out what kind of fun boy decal we can add to the new "kids" room.

However, Sachi didn't take the news as well as we hoped. She really wanted a sister.

Just a year ago..

2010-04-12T22:46:00.001-07:00

We were just looking at pictures from our India trip a year ago. (This one is of Sachi at 14 months.) I realize all our vacation pics now are mostly funny or cute pics of her in different places. It definitely makes me realize how much we love our time with her. We do this thing where we ask Sachi, "Is it possible to love you too much?" And then she replies with a little smirk, "It is not possible". She is right. Even though she bugs and annoys me everyday, I love this little smoosh to tears. She is sleeping right now...which is often when my love for her is greatest (j/k).

Love at first sight

2010-03-18T01:12:00.001-07:00

Ever since little Sachu met "Baby Meera", she has been all over her. She always wants to know what she is doing, and if she can hold her and kiss her. Sometimes she is a little rough with her, but she is learning. Mostly she is just really helpful and wants to make sure Meera gets what she needs. She has become Masi's little assistant for all matters related to baby Meera.

Baby Meera also seems to really like having Sachi around. Meera is starting to recognize and smile at Sachi, and has started to push her away when she gets too rough. Playing defense is the true skill set of the second child.

I remind Anita that now Meera is suffering the wrath that I suffered as a second child in the family. Don't worry baby Meeru. It is these things that will make you tough and able to handle what the world has to throw you.

Sachi's getting a sibling

2010-03-02T17:49:00.001-08:00

Little Sachi is about to get the best present ever...a little brother or sister! We are about 10 weeks along did the ultrasound today. We didn't get the best image since this one was punching, kicking and moving all around. But we did get a nice little glimpse of the face, and hands, and feet.

Sachi is going to be the best big sister come September 2010! She is already excited and knows "Mommy has baby inside tummy."

Happy birthday Sachi--you got a cousin!

2009-12-17T23:54:00.000-08:00

Meera Esha Barot was born in Mumbai on December 12th, just a few days before Sachi's birthday. While she will not meet Meera for a few months, soon she will see that Meera was the best birthday present she could ask for. Her mommy and daddy say she is lots of fun, and definitely a night owl--just like Sachi. We have to watch out when those two become teenagers, and they are sneaking out late at night behind our backs.

So everyone is wondering--do Sachi and Meera look alike? Here is a picture of both of them a few days after they were born. You be the judge!

The left image is Sachi, and the right image is her brand new cousin Meera.

My little girl

2009-10-19T16:23:00.000-07:00

There is that time in a parent's life when they realize their little one is no longer a baby. I am both happy and sad to say that time has come for me. There is something about the way that Sachi looks and interacts now that identifies her as a "little girl". She is her own person now with a very distinctive personality, and her own set of desires. She walks with intention, and is always trying to strike up conversation.

I guess this had to happen...my little baby is growing up. Coincidentally, this is the age (22 months) when parents usually transition their child from a crib to a bed. We transitioned Sachi months ago from our bed to her own bed--but she still finds her way to our bed each night.

Barcelona

2009-10-05T13:13:00.000-07:00

It has just over two weeks since Anil and I got back from our fabulous vacation in Barcelona. For one week, we were in one of the most alive cities in the world, without Sachi. We got to stay up late, sleep in, have relaxing multi-course meals, and walk all over the city. It was like we were dating again.

Of course we missed Sachi and even watched her videos every day. Meanwhile, she was at home with her grandparents, "Aji and Opa". She did really well while we were gone, and strangely held a grudge against Aji for a whole week when we came back--as if Aji had something to do with our disappearance. She has since warmed upto Aji again, and even misses her now.

The Sachi Lexicon

2009-08-17T15:42:00.000-07:00

As Sachi is on the road to discovering new words, she has come up with a special lexicon--that only those with the trained ear can decipher. Here are a few words and their definitions...so you too can speak Sachi's language.

Ta-pope: Cantaloupe
Ta-toon: Popcorn
Tu-pid: Toothpaste
O-gurk: Yogurt
Da-ya: Daddy
Wah: Water
Ah-jeem: Icecream

I am going to be sad when she learns how to say all these words correctly. Her language is so much fun!

Play "Pretend"

2009-08-04T15:15:00.000-07:00

Sachi likes to play a lot of "pretend" lately. Unfortunately this also includes trips to the potty. Just like her daddy, she sits there for a long time and thumbs a magazine. Man, I don't know who invented this whole reading on the pot thing, but I say just get in there, do your business, and get out!

She has yet to leave anything worth mentioning in her potty.

Itsy Bitsy Spider

2009-05-31T17:20:00.000-07:00

Lately Sachi has been quite the performer.
You gotta turn your head sideways to watch this cuteness!

First trip to Disneyland

2009-05-13T13:14:00.001-07:00

They say Disneyland is the happiest place on earth, but I didn't get it until I went there with Sachi on my birthday. From the first ride (the merry go round), Sachi was in heaven. When the ride ended and I had to dismount her from the horse, she was screaming. I said to her, "Don't worry Sachi, we are going on so many more rides". After the first ride, we hit rides like Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Pinnochio, Alice's Teacups, It's a smallworld, and the ride through Storybookland. We mostly only stayed in Fantasyland, but man...it was fun. I want to go there for Anil's bday now.

Daycare Doldrums

2009-04-29T13:40:00.001-07:00

This is a picture of Sachi while she was enjoying one week of an Indian Summer up here. I wish she looked like this now. Sadly, she is sick with a steady stream of yellow mucous running out of her nose.

She started daycare just three weeks ago, and in that time, she has contracted two different colds, and done a whole lot of crying. (This does not help the mucous situation) I kept her out of daycare today so she can rest. In fact, we are all sick. But, at least it is not the swine flu.

I am hoping she enjoys the interaction with the 5 other kids in daycare, but right now, all of it just feels pretty crappy. The worst is we live next door to the daycare, and I can hear her crying sometimes. I may as well just rip my heart out.

Pierced Ears

2009-04-15T14:21:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago, Anil and I made a trip to Claire's Accessories in Emeryville with the mission to pierce Sachi's ears. Prior to the event, we went out to lunch, and filled Sachi's little belly with icecream in apology for the pain that was to come. We went to Claire's, picked out her studs, and I personally was shocked that either myself or Anil had to hold her steady while this piercing was to occur. I shuddered at the thought of doing it, and it was obvious that Anil would have that job of holding her down.

Following this harrowing event, Sachi was in so much pain it appeared she was going to vomit. I held her in my arms, and tried to assure her it was going to be okay. They gave her a lollipop as sugar therapy, and it seemed to work a little bit.

But look at her now...she is a beauty. If you zoom in..you should be able to see a speck of amethyst on her ear. This is the best I could do without holding her head down again.

Sachi's appetite

2009-03-23T14:26:00.001-07:00

Yeah, Seema Auntie is married...we just came back from Houston, and had a great time hanging with all the relatives.

Sachi is here with her auntie Seema, the day after the wedding. I don't know what was up lately, but Sachi has been eating non-stop. Seema got to witness this firsthand. Sachi just ate half of an avocado and was forcing spoons of yogurt into her mouth after that.Seema was also trying to feed her nephew Krish some of this yogurt, but Sachi put up a fuss. Each spoon had to be directed into her mouth, and into her ever expanding belly.

Sachi, keep it up while it's cute and your metabolism is raging. Do you eat for hunger, comfort, or just plain oral satisfaction? All I know is if you keep up at this pace, your momma is not going to be able to carry you anymore.

The Sun Shines Brighter in Alameda

2009-01-19T14:54:00.000-08:00

I recently discovered the town of Alameda, and I love it. It is a quiet island town just west of Oakland. It has a nice shoreline, great restaurants, and mom & pop establishments, and a modern mall with all the necessary bix box retailers, e.g Tj's, Safeway, BB & Beyond, WAMU, etc. I love the grassy parks with colonial gazebos and trickling fountains...reminiscent of Mexican cities I have visited. Alameda is a place where you expect the people to be friendly, and they certainly don't dissappoint!

Anil, Sachi and I went over there on a really nice day, ate some crepes, then walked from downtown to the beach and back. We passed homes on the estuary (reminding me of the Venice canals). It was a glorious day, and since then, I will make any excuse to go back there. Anil is thinking about limiting my trips to Alameda to twice a week...so I can also enjoy a bit of Oakland.

A year in review

2009-01-01T15:27:00.000-08:00

We made it through the first year, and still wake up (a little tired) and thankful everyday that Sachi is a part of our lives.

In 2008, we got to see Sachi's wide range of emotions, including my favorite--her uncontrollable laugh/squeal. It is awesome to see her personality develop. Her most recent expression is a pouty face when she is not getting what she wants. It goes somthing like this...I say no, she pouts, then hugs me, and then I succomb to her demands.

Sachi is also close to walking now...standing for 20 secs at a time. I am going to miss that swift crawl. I am also going to miss sitting down, I hear. 2009 will surely be an adventure of sorts.

Like falling in love for the first time

2008-12-29T15:16:00.000-08:00

There is nothing special about this picture of Sachi today. But I took it because at this moment, I was thinking how being with her is like falling in love for the first time. I am overcome every day with the emotion I feel for her.

I sometimes (and generally always want to) lie around with her all day.
I am constantly looking at her when she is not watching.
When she is asleep, I lie next to her listening to the rise and fall of her breath.
Everything she does makes my heart melt.
(Today before I gave her a bath, she peed on the floor--so cute)
She is perfect in my eyes.

Sachi's Birthday

2008-12-16T13:48:00.001-08:00

Sachi's surprise birthday was lots of fun...about 40 people came out to celebrate. Sachi hung out with a few of her boyfriends(keshav & akash), and made some new friends with all the children that came. She also got to eat some yummy ginger cake.

Sachi now has more toys than she knows what to do with.

Which one should I open first??
I got lots of cool stuff this year...my own MP3 player, lots of educational toys, books (boops), clothes, a hindi alphabet puzzle, stuffed animals, accessories, and money for my e-ju-macation fund. Okay, cool...so where's my milk at?

Curl quandary

2008-11-21T00:24:00.000-08:00

Sachi has such terrific curls, that it has become a quandary as to whether or not i should cut them.

In all practicality, they are in her field of vision and who wants to see a big black mass as you are trying to reach for your toys...or better yet, gain your footing so you don't fall on your face! But the curls are so cute, and each one has such a distinct personality. Right now, she has one that goes at almost perpendicular to her forehead. I love that curl.

I know the right thing to do is cut them, or pin them back--but sometimes I don't. Agghhh, am I a bad mom or just obsessed with these cute curls.

Garba Showdown

2008-11-12T19:00:00.000-08:00

This is Sachi with her cousin lovingly called "Khushu" by his mom and dad.
They are at a garba and Sachi is pretty sure Khushu has nothing on her. She's got rhythm and a feisty spirit. She is mocking him with a tough smirk. He responds like a gentle dove.
They are both 1/2 gujarati, and have a fighting chance at some fancy footwork.
Bring it!

A new house

2008-10-29T00:43:00.001-07:00

Sachi sits pensive wondering what gifts and challenges our new house in Oakland may bring. Will I make new friends? Will they make me sleep in my own room against my will? How will I know how to find mommy in the new house?

Sachi's views on the economic crisis

2008-10-23T21:50:00.000-07:00

Many have been wondering what the crisis is doing for us babies. It certainly has not taken the shirt off my back or reduced the rolls on my belly. I still get all my mommy's attention, mom's milk, yummy homemade baby food, and trips to the park.

One day when I learn about money, I am guessing this stuff might start to get me down. But right now my wealth is measured by how much love and food I get. So, call me rich!!

Photo Shoot with Liz

2008-10-22T19:53:00.000-07:00

My friend Liz did a terrific photo shoot with us a few weeks ago. She captured Sachi in so many precious ways--so many angles and expressions. She also captured how much we LOVE Sachi, and each other.

To the beat of her own drum

2008-10-15T13:15:00.000-07:00

Sachi will make music of anything including sugar packets at restaurants to the light clink of my credit cards tapped together. She loves music, and now she owns a *REAL* pair of drums thanks to Reva's good friend Caroline. Her little hand, although dwarfed by these drums, is getting a decent sound out of them. Her technique's not bad either!

I urge all parents to have real instruments as toys. It is so much more fun for parents to play with this stuff then brightly colored plastic noisemakers.

Sachi's devotees

2008-10-13T10:10:00.000-07:00

Sachi seemed to start her own sect of Jainism at the Jain Mandir last week focused on baby worship. This particular sect of Jainism is most attractive to little girls who are enthralled by Sachi's babbling. Sometimes she speaks with such gusto...perhaps the girls thought she could be channeling messages from the divine.

Over the 5 days at the temple last week, children would actually come looking for Sachi each day. It was fabulous.

Focus and Discovery

2008-09-19T00:18:00.000-07:00

Sachi has adopted a very cute expression of focus when she is discovering new things, or manipulating objects. She sticks out her tongue just a little bit. It's the best!

I love this look of concentration...hope she keeps it for awhile. It is yet another "expression of the sachi". This one is on Venice beach. I see why she is in bliss. The apple does not fall far from the tree.

Mornings

2008-09-16T21:43:00.001-07:00

Anil took this picture a few days ago. This is the image he sees before he leaves for work everyday.

This is my favorite time of the day...mornings with Sachi. I love seeing her first smile and hearing her first words when she wakes up. We lie there together for awhile and play in bed before we ultimately start our day.pp

Bringing Sachi to our old stomping ground

2008-09-16T21:36:00.000-07:00

Anil, Sachi and I had a fabulous stay with our friends Varun and Shakti in Venice this past weekend.

It was a trip down memory lane for us...walking barefoot along the walk streets and spending the day on the sand. We imagined what our lives would have been like if we stayed in Venice. The beach would be Sachi's larger than life sandbox.

Anil and I both know that it was those two years in Venice that we were happiest. Maybe someday we could return there. We would have to win the lottery to afford to live there now.

Constructive silliness

2008-08-27T13:46:00.000-07:00

They say music with infants can be a great method of practicing "constructive silliness". Babies in the west are bathed in verbal language, but don't spend hardly enough time soaking up nonverbal language. Apparently music is a great vehicle to practice some of that nonverbal communication. Sachi now has 4 different musical instruments...enough for us to erect a home based band. What we play is silly, off key sometimes...but frequently we catch a good rhythm. Anil and I will play some beats, Sachi will wait, and then she joins in with her own beats. This has totally become a highlight of our day!

"Best in Toe"

2008-08-15T10:32:00.000-07:00

There is no category in the olympic games for this, but there certainly should be. Sachi wins the Gold Medal for "Best in Toe". It is totally limber and retractable, such that she may perform tasks that even monkeys struggle with. Where in the genetic pool she may have gotten this is a mystery... And whether future generations will see another toe like this is unknown.

Anil's QT with Sachi

2008-08-08T01:48:00.000-07:00

I know i just posted but couldn't resist adding this pic and commentary.

Anil spends his quality time with Sachi on the weekends aggressively looking for a house on all the online listings and websites. If you know Anil, he's always got an obsession of the month which includes purchasing something. Before it has been a new television, camera, phone, dvd player, bluetooth device, and now it is this house. It doesn't stop. Sachi sometimes will look at listings with him, but even she has her limits...

"This is boring. Get a house already, daddy!" Once we get that house, I have to be prepared for many more obsessions...finding the right contractor, gardener, sand box for sachi...the list goes on and on.

Remember when?

2008-08-08T01:26:00.001-07:00

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It is difficult to fathom now, but there was actually a time when Sachi was not that cute. Since I am her mom, you probably think this statement is blasphemy...but i call it like i see it. (And now I feel just a little bad about criticizing babies for their lack of cuteness.) But, this photo was not taken during one of Sachi's better moments. She was brand new (2 wks.) at the time keeping her mom up at nights. Gaining pudge and getting some vitamin D has been good for this munchkin.

Unlimited expressions of the Sachi

2008-08-04T11:27:00.001-07:00

Baby Sachi has unlimited expressions. As time passes, we start seeing more and more. This photograph is part of a series of pictures her autie Reva took. This is Sachi's "fishy face". Anil thinks she got this look from me. Grandma Madhavi thinks Sachi should be a child model. I am thinking of managing her modeling career full-time. Watch out Gerber, here Sachi comes!

I am pretty sure she is advanced

2008-07-17T16:54:00.000-07:00

I often wonder if Sachi is advanced.

Many things have been happening to validate this suspicion.

Just last week she said Mama and Dada. She learned how to say Mama first for the record :) The crazy thing is we didn't even try to teach her...she just said it. She also says Mama specifically to me now when she wants me to pick her up, or wants food. She also started sitting up unassisted at 5 1/2 months, and the doctor said this this was unusual given her age.

And now she sits in our rocking chair and even reads books on her own!!

Who knows what's next, advanced mathematics? physics? esp? the infant spelling bee?

Wanta hear me squeal?

2008-07-08T21:54:00.000-07:00

One of the many daily sounds we encounter around the house is Sachi's sometimes gleeful and sometimes sorrowful squeels. She definately like to hear the sound of her own voice and believes everyone else does too! Sometimes she screams so load that she startles herself- and sometime falls over...

Here's a [sideways] sampler video...

Splish Splash

2008-07-07T12:57:00.001-07:00

Here is Sachi hanging with her main man, Keshav-- who puts everything in his mouth. If given the opportunity, he also likes to pull Sachi's hair. Ouch. Sachi was not so cheery at this time. She didn't like the cold pool water, and then 5 minutes after we got in, we were asked to evacuate. It was announced, "there is a contamination". Ew. We assumed a kid pooped or vomited in the pool.

Or maybe she looks like grandma vasa...

2008-07-07T12:54:00.001-07:00

She definitely has her curls and light skin....hmmm...
Grandma Vasa couldn't stop kissing Sachi's soft cheeks and arms

Who does Sachi look like?

2008-07-03T00:10:00.000-07:00

Breakdown: (based on concensus)

Chubby cheeks: Dad
Never-ending Chin: Dad
Flinstone Feet: Dad
Thick Strong Legs: Dad
Fingers and Toes: Dad
Back and Shoulders: Dad

Sparkly Eyes: Mom
Soft Curly Hair: Mom
Reddish Skin: Mom

Disposition: Mom & Dad
Toothless Smile: Too early to tell :)

Sachi's Cousin

2008-07-02T23:56:00.001-07:00

Is this my sister??
Mommy tells me it is my cousin...first girl cousin in the United States.
She was born almost on my mom's birthday, and is 5 months younger than me.
Her name is Urvi, and she lives in Corona. This is very far.
I would have to fly to Orange County to visit her.
Maybe when we are 3, we will go to Disneyland together.
I like to touch her face.
She looks like such an angel. Oh how I miss my youth.

Sachi's personality

2008-06-16T21:31:00.000-07:00

Sachi is a magnet.

People are drawn to her...wherever we go, people ask to pick her up. I think it is because she is very generous with her smiles, and attentive with her eye contact. People can't help but wanting to take her into their arms.

It happened at this restaurant in Puerto Vallarta where we were eating, and it happened today when we were in a class on baby sign language. It happens all the time.

I used to think her cuteness was due to her chubby cheeks and thunder thighs...now I know it is because who she is. I can't believe I can already describe her personality!

When does Sachi get her new laptop?

2008-06-03T18:05:00.000-07:00

Lately Sachi has been Very interested in Anil's laptop. She looks at the screen and watches Anil's fingers as he types and moves the mouse. She imitates him by putting her index finger out and moving it around near his touch pad. It is so cute, we are gonna have to get it on video. As I am typing this entry right now, she is moving her finger on the touch pad. Looks like we will have one more person competing for the computer in this house.

Mommy's Bangles

2008-05-28T16:58:00.000-07:00

My latest fascination has been with mommy's bangles.

Usually every morning she takes me to the mirror and says, "Who is that?", and then answers, "Baby Sachi". For a long time, it made me squeal with joy.

But lately, she has been taking me to the mirror and I don't even stop to look at myself. All I see is her hundreds of bangles on the dresser. So many colors, I can't take my eyes off them. She lets me run my hands over the bangles in the morning. She gave me one bangle to play with. It is now one of my favorite toys.

my milk drug

2008-05-21T14:03:00.000-07:00

i have it for dinner
i have it for lunch
i have it for every meal
and man, it packs a punch

i dream of raining milk clouds
that fall like white lace

milk drops into my mouth
and the rest is left on my face

Slinging on the Westsiiiide

2008-05-20T10:30:00.000-07:00

Wow, my face almost looks bigger than auntie Anita's. Maybe I am the grown up and she's the baby. The only dead give away is that she is holding me in the sling.

You think if it were just our faces, I could be the grown up?

My Baby Lumps

2008-05-20T00:04:00.000-07:00

Yes I have rolls, and I rock them

They grace my belly, thighs, and double chin

My rolls recieve untold affection

Daddy kisses my rolls and I laugh hysterically

Mommy massages them lovingly with olive oil

Strangers look upon them with sighs

Love your rolls, and others will follow

Baby Feet

2008-05-15T12:21:00.000-07:00

What is it about baby feet? Why are they so damn cute?
I think it has something to do with how they move. They move so freely toes pointed, spread, foot flexed...in a matter of seconds. When is the last time you moved your feet like this? Adult feet have been rendered inert by the confines of shoes. We need to learn from these babies.

Sachi's Suitors

2008-05-15T07:01:00.000-07:00

Much to Sachi's father's dismay, Sachi has many suitors.

To the left is Keshav, a punjabi boy who is from her same township of Menlo Park. They have been seen together at storytime, and at a few restaurants. He is 6 weeks older than her, which she feels is a good age difference. Her only gripe about their relationship is she feels like she does all the talking. And somehow, that also scares Keshav.

Sachi's next suitor is Rohan. He is yet another north indian boy that has tried to set his stake on Sachi. While they have only met twice, but he thinks it is enough to make his decision. He is nearly double Sachi's age (at a whopping 8 months), but he feels this will not matter in time. Sachi does not like the fact that this relationship would be long distance. He is in Southern California, and neither of them have a cell phone yet.

Starting a blog on Sachi

2008-05-12T21:51:00.000-07:00

Being a new mother, I thought it would me nice for me to create my blog on my daughter, Sachi. I am calling the blog Saritascope, which is essentially "Sachi through my eyes".

Every day, there is a new memory created, and moments that I don't want to forget.

Perhaps this blog can serve as a receptacle for my memory, and as a tool to share Sachi with the people I love.