Oni Thatha Leave for US

August 2 - I got up in the morning and headed down to meet Oni as usual. Oni said she is leaving for the US today.

"Is it true?" I asked. It was true. So I asked Oni for my tickets.

She said no tickets, but they would pack me in the suitcase.

I would have gone, but I could not fit mommy in the suitcase.

So I said farewell to Thatha and Oni.

Goodbye to Thatha and Oni

July 30 - Thatha and Oni are leaving in 2 days for New York. What is little baby Manyu to do? After my morning hand-over to Oni, I used to watch her pray to the gods and then give me my first of 4 meals - a total of 4-5 tablespoons of cereal, banana, pears, etc. Intermittently Thatha used to hold me too. Oni used to take me to her room (she became quite strong carrying me up and down the stairs, although developed some knee problem thanks to my 22 pound weight). In her room I would play on her bed while she read her various books... she finished about 15 of them right infront of my very eyes. She would put me to bed, and take me out for a short trip to the back garden in the morning, and to the front porch in the evening.
I used to wish her goodnight at 10. But now that she is leaving, who will sing the hand-gesturing kannada song for little Manyu. Daddy did try, but I turned away in disdain.

So here is an outing organized by mommy to nearby beach. Thatha is showing me the ducks.

Mommy and Oni on bench.

I reluctantly dip my toes into cold water.

That evening mommy even baked a nice little decorated cake for dessert.

Grandma Visit

July 27 - Last week Grandma fell in the stairwell and broke her hand. Poor grandma had her hand in a cast and had a long operation. I quickly mobilized the household and took it upon myself to personally buoy up her spirits.

I was driven there by mommy (who passed her driving test this month)...

In sartorial splendour highlighted by my blue socks..

But dont mess with me... my great-great grandfather was a cowboy... thats him in the photo. Thats who I get my strength and bravery from.

But I am also cute... Can you guess where I get that from? Yes, my father.

Experimental Farm Crawl

I took a little botanical crawl in Experimental farm. Mostly I said "Thathathatha..."




Thatha is very happy...

Toy Trick

I was minding my own business in the living room, distributing my time amongst my properties scattered on the carpet, when I heard a ringing noise behind me every time I moved. I turned around but the sound persisted. I turned again, and still there...




Somebody put toy on my back.

My First Date

It was a nice sunny day and a beautiful setting. So I decided to pick out a nice gift for little Diya...

Carefully I picked out a passing worm...

And when I got the opportunity, I gave it to Diya as a gift... "Will you go out on a date with me?", I said.

"No! ", she said. I threw up my arms in frustration - "Women are hard to please."

We all posed while uncle Apurv got a nice shot...

Experimental Farm Visit

Mommy likes flowers, and so do I. It brings out the romantic in me. I like to grab at them with my little fingers, and then crush them or shake them as the situation dictates. It is a lot of fun. Therefore when Diya and her parents visited I decided to organize an outing to Experimental Farm.

I perched myself on daddys hands to survey the landscape. I earmarked the flowers I would decaptiate...

I then climbed on to mommy and directed her to charge the red flowers...

After my successful obliteration of the red and blue flowers, I took a celebratory bow while being held by Thatha and proudly beaming Oni.

Without anyone noticing I even managed to consume one of the petals.

8 Month - Crawl and Stand

July 18 - Before making my debut in this world I was working on my project deliverables and timelines. As per my timetable I had set myself a target of 8 months to crawl and stand (supported).

I achieved this target and checked it off in my Gantt chart, but here is the visual proof of what little Manyu can do.



To reward myself I snatched the camera from the table and hurled it down on the floor. It was great fun.

Manyu Visits Pool

July 20 - Swiming Pool - I was long overdue for my taning session, so I jumped at the invitation from Aunty Jessal to go to their pool...

Not only did I get to sunbathe...

But also gawk at my cute friend Diya...

Mommy convinced me to swim a lap or two...

So I stepped in, and mildly tolerated the wierd coolness I felt around my legs.

Family Friends Visit

July 16, Nepean - Ken and Lolan are very good friends of mommy and daddy. Ever since I was born I have been eagerly waiting for their visit. This is because mommy has kept me informed about what they have been upto, and I have been looking forward to make my acquaintence and pay my respects.

The day came, and I wore my blue shirt with various land animals on it. I sat on Lolan's lap for a while.

And then adjourned to engage in debate with the men folk...

But before long I was captured by the women-folk...

And then it was back to the men, where I feasted my eyes on the fabulous cake that mommy had made with pineapples...

Little Tensing

July 14, Ottawa - I am little Tensing Norgay. This is because I like to climb. Here I am attempting the first leg to base camp.



After summitting I was asked, why I climbed? The answer: to get at the car keys, which I shall munch on.

After 1 month...

July 15, Ottawa - Its a 1 month break for little Manyu... no photos since July 15. Grandparents were here, Swetha aunty was busy with her parents, and Seema aunty was watching me live on Skype, so I allowed daddy to neglect my blog. So now I am playing catchup...

Where are my photos?!!

Oh yes! Right here...

First off... check out my brand new teeth.

Next.... sleepy time.