Ten months have passed so quickly. Seems like it was yesterday when he got his first 2 teeth. Now he has 6 and makes the best use of them. He can bite your fingers off. He stays true to his origins, might as well call him the little vampire baby from Transylvania. His speed has... Continue Reading →
What kind of parent do you want to be?
As a new parent I hear stories of other parents and how they raise their kids. At some level you already know how you want to raise them - what core values you want to pass on to them. But knowledge of how others are doing it is always helpful in my decisions. I hear... Continue Reading →
The rites of passage
As we come into this world, we start to go through different stages of development - important steps in the life of a person. Some are developments of the human body. Some are related to the advancements of the mind and spirit. And some are changes in the social status. Moving between these stages, some... Continue Reading →
How is it to be a nine months baby?
9 months have passed already. It took 9 months for the stork to bring him to us and since then another 9 months have passed. What was a tiny cry baby has grown into a speeding infant. From the usual crying and smiling once in a while, now we are starting to see more complex... Continue Reading →
Always watch your kid
Always watch your kid - even when surrounded with people you trust. No one will care for him as much as you do. Be weary of people who are charming, outspoken. Just as much as they are genuinely enjoying spending time with your kid, they can easily be distracted. I found this to be true... Continue Reading →
Why is sleep so elusive?
I don't want to go to sleep. It's what my baby kid would say if he could talk already. It's the same for me. I need to be bored 300% and even more tired before I head to bed. I wonder why. Somehow, there always seems to be something to do, something to watch, something... Continue Reading →
The fortune of having a brother
I'm often asked when is the second child coming. Most of the time I want to tell them that even one kid is more than enough.One kid is hard, two would be crazy hard, three or more and I could start a music band. Or a football team. So for now thats a no. Then... Continue Reading →
Kaizen – Daily incremental improvements
I came across the Kaizen concept which basically is referring to a "change for better". Small improvements every day and given enough time, the path to mastery is open. Remove competition for a second and you will realise there is only one adversary that stays in your way. Yourself.The only way to win against yourself... Continue Reading →
Why are kids so annoying?
Yes, I'm not kidding. People who have kids know what I'm talking about. Those who don't, will find out. And those who don't want them, maybe they already know why.As cute and lovely as they are, kids can be even more annoying and tiresome. There could be 1000 reasons why they are upset, but if... Continue Reading →
Teacher and student
I like to think I will be a good teacher for my kid. Its one of the jobs of a father. But my kid wants to prove me wrong. Its not what you teach your kid but what he teaches you. Patience. You think you know what patience is. Just wait until your kid puts... Continue Reading →