Winter Storm

March 8, Ottawa - There was a heavy winter storm which almost broke the record. There was enough snow to completely bury little Manyu. Thats why the snow ploughs came to clear the roads.

But there was soft snow on the pine needles and acorns

Ably assisted by me, mommy climbed a little snow hill at the end of our road. I held her close to prevent her from falling down.

Daddy was too scared to venture out of our driveway. Because I was busy holding up mommy I was unable to help him come out.

Fearsome Fakir - Wrestling

I am the black turbaned destroyer - the fearsome fakir.

Dont get too close to me...

Or else I will stamp you into submission.

As one more of my opponents crashes to the ground beneath my feet...

I tower above him crushing his hands under my armpits.

Hey yo! Quit staring at my tummy and lime green pants! Respec...

Family Friends Visit

March 2, Ottawa - Family friends visited us on Sunday and brought me some nice gifts. I had a good time playing, and listening to their amazing stories of foreign travel and work.

I retired into my blue office for further contemplation.

And dreamed of nice flowers, but mostly of milk.

Happy Manyu Toys

Now that I have learnt to grab things, I am sooo happy

to grab, clutch, swat, and munch on all the toys that friends and family have given me!

Here I am sleeping in the Seema gym and shaking a white and green camel... soo much fun!!!

But what could be more fun than playing with one toy??

Oh yes! Playing with two stuffed toys!!

Grandma Visit

Feb 27, Ottawa - I took mommy downtown to meet with Grandma... We went to a fine restaurant

after seeing all the items on the menu I ordered milkie...

I entertained Grandma by chugging the milk..

I am holding Grandma's hand and refused to let her go.

My Clutching Skills

Feb 25, Ottawa - I have been working on my clutching skills, and this week have perfected the art of grabbing objects. I just realized that those little pink protrusions are actually my fingers, and I have some kind of mind control over them.

I am linking up my very own fingers to collaborate with me in the act of somehow clutching the colorful elephant...

and bringing it to my mouth, so I can drink some elephant milk...

No milkie??!! Frustrated, I kick the pillow..

But I still likes to munch on this elephant with crinkley ears (thank you aunt Barbara)!!

Family Friend

Feb 23, Ottawa - We had a nice family guest visiting us today and we had a wonderful afternoon chatting and catching up.


As is my custom I asked to inspect her fingers and examined them at length...

I sat on her lap, heard about her work around the world, and arranged mommy to bring her some afternoon tea...

then mommy joined us, and I carefully examined her fingers...

all your fingers are belong to me!!