First Christmas

Santa didn't come by our home for our babie's first Christmas:) Dan came over for lunch, spent the whole afternoon. It was not cold, so took the girls out for a stroll. We did go see the National Christmas tree in the evening. There weren't that many people, so we could actually take the double stroller by the tree. For some reason, babies weren't too interested in the tree.

We had a big scare with Shruthi on Christmas morning. We put her in her high chair and put on the belt, but forgot to lock in the tray. She pushed herself to the edge of the chair and pushed herself up, lifting the chair off the floor;) It was very scary. We have to be really careful with Shruthi, she is getting stronger.

Chatty Baby

One of our babies is being very chatty. Can you guess who?

Baby Schedule

5:30 - 6 AM - first feeding, hopefully still in their sleep. If they do wake up, they usually play for about 30 mins and go back to bed

• 7:30 - 8am - Wake up
• 8am - 9am - Playtime
• 9am - 9:30am - second feeding
• 9:30 - 10:00 - nap time
• 10:00 - 11:00 - bath time
• 11:00 - 12:00 - Lunch (solid foods)
• 12 - 12:30 - milk
• 12:30 - 2:30 - nap
• 2:30pm - milk
• 3 - 4:30 - playtime
• 4:30 - 5pm - nap
• 5 Dinner (solids)
• 6pm - milk + vitamins
• 6 - 7pm - roll around the living room time
• 7 - 7:30 pm - read books
• 7:30 milk
• 8 - sleep (phase 1;)
• 8:30 - real sleep
• 10pm - milk
• 2am - milk

And of course to just torture their dad, they do sometimes wake up at 4:30am and want to play;)

Checkup

Babies had their development checkup yesterday. The lady said that both girls are doing really well, no issues to be concerned about. They did do things that we didn't know that they could, like picking up small things like cheerios from the floor. Dev Specialist told us to keep them on their tummies, to get them used to crawling, but Vennela doesn't like to be on her tummy, always wants to be sitting up.

Swapna and Remu took them to the pediatricians later, to get their second set of flu shots. Fortunately, they did much better this time around, recovered by the evening.

Trouble Maker

Shruthi is getting to be a trouble maker. Can't leave her anywhere by herself, she starts rolling away here and there. Leave her in a crib and we never know where she will end up in a few mins.

New Lesson

Mom learned a new lesson today, don't keep bowls of food too close to babie's feet;) She was feeding them oatmeal this afternoon and I guess had the bowl of oatmeal close to Vennela's feet. Next thing you know, oatmeal was all over the place. I thought I cleaned up everything, but this evening noticed oatmeal on the walls. Vennela does have strong legs!

Kathy & Gordon came by this evening. Kids were fine with them, they didn't cry. Went back to Old Hickory for dinner. Both babies were great. Put them in high chairs and they were fine, not complaining for one and a half hours. They were very intrigued by the lights.

All Set

Babies got their POI cards yesterday, no need for Indian visas for next 15 years.

Both girls are sitting up well now, they like it better than laying down, something new to try, I guess. Shruthi has better balance than Vennela. If you leave them sitting, they are happy, doing their own thing, till they lose their balance and crash. We have to keep blankets and pillows around them, to cushion their fall.

Both girls are doing a little better, still not out of the woods.

Shruthi's tiny tooth is very cute, can see it when she laughs. She is getting her second tooth. Vennela is getting a tooth too. Shruthi thinks she is all grown up, doesn't want to stay on her back any more, keeps rolling on to her tummy. Both of them are sitting up too. They like sitting more than laying down, must be bored laying down all these seven months. They sit at either ends of our couch, taking up our spots;)

Took them to Union Station on Sat, to see the Norwegian Christmas tree. Margaret and Ole came to our home and we all drove together. Vennela wasn't too happy to see new faces. She kept looking at Margaret and crying, she got over it once we got in the van. They liked being in Union Station, checking out all the lights and people.

We went to our favorite place, Hickory Grill for dinner last night. Both girls were surprisingly good. Shruthi fell asleep and we put Vennela in a high chair. She was happy sitting in her chair, socializing with people. She is like Rags, doesn't like it when she sees new faces in our home but is perfectly fine when we go out;)

Both babies have cold;) Vennela is feeling a little better, Shruthi is not feeling too good. She is having a hard time falling asleep. Hopefully she will recover soon.