It's a Circus

We went to the circus today...super fun!  I remember going with Binny-Bharat few years ago.  I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the show is pretty similar years later!  I still was fascinated with some motorcyclists riding inside a small metal globe! :)

BTW, Vihaan was initially FASCINATED by the show. However, after the intermission we had to really calm him down as he wanted to go back home.

Everyone a Winner - Swim Meet

YMCA organized a fun event for kids today -the kids get to experience a real swim meet with Officials, Announcers, and Timers.

DI Competition

DI Competition was today at asking Ridge High School.  Sara's team did great and won 1st prize in NJ DI State tournament. SO proud of you and your team

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I love Family!!

I'm "writing" this down before I forget.

I asked Vihaan "Who he loves the most?" . Within a second he responds, "Mumma, Daddy & Sara". So, i asked - "You have to pick one - most favorite". Poor guy was puzzled and then asked me - "Can I please pick FAMILY?". I love my FAMILY.

Sara's Violin Concert

Sara had her Violin Concert this weekend and she performed like a star making mommy proud!!

Sussex County Youth Orchestra

Ms. Ludmilla (Sara's Violin teacher) recommended Sara to join a local Orchestra group where she participates as well. Today, was her first lesson. I was very impressed with the structure and the music director - Mrs. Tedesco. She knew Sara since her son (Mr. Tedesco) is the Band Teacher at Stony Brook School - such a small world!!

Love This Boy

4 Years Old!!

Happy 4th birthday Vihaan! I cannot believe we have a four-year-old preschooler! Where has the time gone?! He's growing up for sure. :( Vihaan's favorite things right now: legos, shopkins, the iPad (which makes it Not my favorite!), and his best preschool buddies- Tyler & Atharv.

Vihaan's still a great little brother to Sara. They drive each other CrAzy sometimes, but for the most part they get along. They love each other- for sure! Speaking of love- Vihaan's primary "love language" is, for sure, still physical touch.  He gives hugs and often kisses too when he wants to love you, but also says, "Mommy (or Daddy), I Love You." in the most sincere way. It's amazing!!!

Happy Birthday Vihaan!

Vihaan celebrated his actual birthday by going to both schools today. It's a Monday, and playing with his pals is one of his favorite things to do- so why not go to school? We brought in mini-cupcakes, fruits, cookies etc for snack, goody bags and everyone sang to him at snack time- yay, fun!

Sara On Ice!

We took Sara to public skate at the Skylands Ice World first time today. She absolutely loved it as her friend Elena joined us too.

My Mini Me

Love love love my mini girl!

Funny Sleep Position

Today Vihaan crashed (I mean literally- like legs half off and all...out cold!) on the sofa for a little over an hour.

Silas Condict with Friends

We had fund day with friends today at the Silas Condict county park. Running, playin tag, cart wheels friends- can't think of a better way to end the day!

First Day of School 2015

A Pre-Schooler and a 3rd Grader in the house!

Vihaan was just being too sweet and cute today!

Vihaan

Cuteness Overloaded!!!

Goldfish!!

This morning Vihaan's standing in the kitchen, pointing at the box of Goldfish and crying (b/c I'd already told him "no, not for breakfast"). Sara looks at him and says in her staccato, matter-of-fact voice, "Vihaan, tujhe pitti khaani hai. Mein teen tak ginongi....ek, do, teen....mein mumma ko bhi nahi bataogi. Jhapad padega ab tujhe!!" 

We need to shop to get more money!

Background: Few weeks back, Vishal and Sara went to "Stop & Shop" to buy some groceries. Vishal paid the bill and requested $100 as cash back. 

Today, I was explaining Sara that we cannot waste money and she needs to save money in order for us to buy her a bunk bed.  She said, "No mommy, If you go shopping at 'Stop & Shop' ,  they will give you money for shopping. Remember daddy got 100 dollars - he only shopped for $27."

ha! I wish! :)

Pint-sized Picassos

Today, Hannu & Sara were getting bored after some playtime. I said, "How about some painting fun?" :) I got them each a canvas and the kids did an art project in the evening. At first, I have them follow a pattern of vertical lines, But then I just let them decide and they wanted to add them horizontal lines. My only rule was, "Don't smear the colors too much." :) They both did surprisingly well with the paintbrush and the instructions. 

I love it so much I'm commissioning these artists for a few more pieces for our house!

 

One year old!

Happy Birthday Vihaan! You are 1 year old today, but will always be our baby boy, Littlest Garg. You continue to be this wonderful light in our family. You Are Our Sunshine!

Walking is old news for the little guy by now. :) He's steady and actually pretty fast. One of my favorite things about Vihaan is that he comes when he's called. It's awesome. Whenever we call him, he emerges from wherever he is with a smile and walks right towards us.He  can say "mumma", "baa", jiji and "dada". 

There is one more upper dental friend pushing through, making that 7 teeth by his first birthday. We are now introducing whole milk to help strengthen those teeth and bones. We will slowly move him from bottles to sippy cups. Such a big boy!