Special Moments

August 12th
Ms. Anju Roy, Director of the Society for the Rehabilitation of Children in Kolkata, India {- aka - the orphanage where Maya spent her first 9 months} - visits Maya at our home! Anju was in the USA for Dillon International's India Camp, and happened to make a stop to visit a friend of hers in a city close to us before heading back to India.
We are sure that Maya recognized Anju - especially after Anju spoke to her in Bengali for a few moments, using her orphanage name 'Ruprekha'. Truly a special day!




Friday, August 25th
Maya pulls herself up for the first (2nd, 3rd, ... 30th..) time!
Maya also uttered a first word on this day! Well, she has been saying 'Da Da' all the time recently, so other than that.. Her LeapFrog Learning Table said 'Bye Bye', and she repeated it EXACTLY - including the sing-song tone.
Ahh.. a very proud mommy day! Unfortunately daddy was still traveling home, so he missed it. Luckily I was able to catch her first 'pull-up' on videotape. Whoohoo!





Ah! NOW I understand the lead paint issues! And to think back on how many times I have required tenants to sign the 'Lead Paint Disclosure' forms, and laughingly told them to just 'please don't lick the walls'.







A new use for the exer-saucer!

Well, finally today, we found the source of Maya's recent crabbiness and sleepless nights. We knew she must be cutting a tooth, but we could not see or feel anything coming through. Today she finally cut a teeny portion of a top lateral incisor!! What amuses me endlessly is that by Halloween, it should nicely resemble a fang!! For all of you who know how much I enjoy this upcoming holiday (don't be frightened - I'm sure my obsession {and expensive dental issues} can be traced back to the immense sugary joys of trick-or-treating!!) - it is quite appropriate. 2 teeth on the bottom and a top fang. Fabulous!!
For those of you who are family and local friends - here or in my hometown: Maya's first birthday is quickly approaching! We will be holding a party for her out west on her actual birthday (a Saturday - bonus!), and another party in Indiana on October 14th. If you are family and thinking about traveling out to join us - we will be sending you an invite to the 10/14 party. Please start planning now - Maya would love to see everyone!!!