Vasudha’s Birthday

Vasu turned 1 this 30th (July, 2006). We had a small get together — our first such function as a family — and despite 40% of invitees not turning up at the last minute or not being present by the time she cut the cake, everything was great, blissful and fulfilling.

We got a 4-Kg butter-scotch cake that was so abundant that later on we had to distribute in the neighborhood.

This past year’s been amazing and believe me, it’s an understatement. I never knew I could have thousands of emotions for a baby. I mean, I’ve always been favorite among the kids and I too enjoy their proximity, but I’ve never been in awe. With Vasu it’s a totally different kind of feeling. First of all, she’s our flesh-and-blood. We still feel amazed when we see her taking unsteady steps and embarking upon her adventures in all the corners of the house; she signifies our love, trust and bonding for each other as two people deciding to live together and raise a family. Second, I love her for simply being the kind of individual she has already become. I cannot express it perhaps, but she already shares complex emotions with us and she has a deep sense of right and wrong. She loves to share, never misses a chance to render an affectionate pat, and her smiles are always spilling around the house. She’s our very own sunshine and I really hope, and I’ll make sure, that the clouds of real-world experiences don’t dim this warm glow.