Happy Married Life to Sankash Uncle

My dear blog readers,

You were probably wondering what kept me so busy that I didn't get time to write my blog. Well, a tons of things - crawling, walking, dancing, clapping, singing, and ....

.... attending some weddings.

Last week, I attended Sankash uncle's wedding. Had ton of fun at the wedding. The Bisibelebath was awesome. Stay at Lalit Mahal palace was pretty cool. Horse riding Vikram uncle and Manju aunt was thrilling.

We also met Hari uncle, Swapna aunt, Harshita and Siddu. Harshita was very kind to me. She let me pull her hair as much as I wanted to. Playing with Siddu was fun even though we fought a lot.

More next week...

Congrats Dad !!!

Congrats Dad on your graduation -

With Dean Jain and his wife -

Congrats to Hemanth uncle, Indranil uncle, Ramesh uncle and Anupam uncle -

Congratulations to GSB Graduates

Dear Sankash uncle and Roshan uncle,

Congratulations for graduating from GSB...You deserve it!!!

Now, it's time to put all those tools you learnt into practice, make lot of money and buy me gifts.

-Saahithi

Kellogg Cup

The business plan my Dad's team created at a Kellogg course got selected for the Kellogg cup competition. Their proposed company name is "Sprout". His team made it to semi-finals two weeks ago. They did pretty well, and moved on to finals last week. I thought I would assist his team with some brand building. So, I posed with his company logo -



They did well in the finals, and came up second in the competition. If you want to find out more information his business plan, you can visit their website at http://vator.tv/pitch/show/Sprout-gift-for-new-beginings

Month 2 - Back to Blogging

I know you are wondering what I have been up to. Well..Kind of busy. I have been playing a lot with my niece, Avani, and with my grand parents. I forgot to tell you that Avani came to spend few weeks with me. My grandpa went to Florida to bring her home. Since, then we have been having lot of fun.

Yesterday, I went to Diya didi's first birthday function. I was so excited that I didn't sleep at all for about 10 hours that I was there. I partied so hard that I pretty much kept sleeping for the next 24 hours. Here is a picture with Diya and my grandma -

Another picture at the party - with Avani, Poonam aunty and myma.

Priyan uncle has mastered carrying newborns (as reflected in his confident face :-)

Below is a brief video clip - Everyone had a blast!

A week ago, I made my first visit to Aurora temple, and offered my prayers. We also enjoyed the delicious lunch at the temple -

On the way back home, we stopped by at the Aurora mall. I had fun watching Avani play some games.

Two weeks ago, uncle Prateek and grandma Sawmini came to visit us from Canada. We had good time playing Wii games.

Three weeks ago, Pankaj uncle and Deepti aunty stopped by to say hello. They are my next building neighbors, but are moving a bit farther though -

Now, back to today. Pretty relaxing and fun filled Sunday -

More updates to come soon.So, please keep visiting.

- Saahithi

Day 29 - Blogistan

In yesterday's Kellogg india business conference, Shekar Kapur (film director) was talking about how blogs are going to take over the world. He thinks that a day will come when state boundaries won't matter, and the world becomes blogistan. (similar to Hindustan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Kazakhstan etc..). Just like me, he maintains his blog on a periodic basis. You can check out his blog at http://www.shekharkapur.com/blog/


On a different note, Mypa found out that 3 of his undergraduate batchmates from IITB (Manjunath, Pavan Singh, Vishal Save) are at Kellogg. Including Mypa, it's 1% of IITB 98 batch. Why does everyone want to go to Kellogg. There got to be something good about Kellogg. Isn't it?

-Saahithi

Days 27-28: My 4th weekly birthday

It's my 4th weekly birthday. I got dressed in pink. I just realized that I never uploaded a picture in pink dress to this blog. Isn't it shame being a girl :-)

Today, I am supposed to go to Kellogg's India Business Conference with mypa. I am feeling so laaaazy..I think I will skip it. I will let mypa enjoy and learn.

-Saahithi

Days 23-26 - Suggestions please

Hi there,

Raghav uncle suggested that I could write an auto biography using the content from this blog. I think that's a great idea. I hope he buys few copies of my book. He is rich enough to buy a million copies and make me rich.

Last couple of days, I have been having fun with my grand parents and with myma -

Today, I got my birth certificate. Now, I need to get a passport. I got two options - to get an Indian passport or to get an American passport. As we are planning to return to India at some point, I am thinking of getting the Indian passport. Any suggestions/guidance?

-Saahithi

Day 22-23: The first party I attended

Hi, here is a brief video clip from my naming ceremony.

On Sunday, I attended the first party - Birthday party of Sharanya at the Kohl's museum. We had lots of fun.

Today, I spent my day chilling at home - mostly sleeping. It feels great !!!
-Saahithi

Day 21 - 3rd Weekly birthday

It was my 3rd weekly birthday. I celebrated my 3rd weekly birthday with my friends and family. As per Hindu tradition, 21st day is celebrated as "naming ceremony". So, my name is official now - Saahithi Reddy Peerreddy. Saahithi is the name of Hindu goddess of knowledge. I guess my parents and grand parents want me to grow up to be smart.

Thanks to all of you for joining this ceremony and for all the wonderful gifts.

You can view more photos online at my picasa web album -

http://picasaweb.google.com/me.mypa/CradleCeremony02

During this ceremony, I found true talent of Hemanth uncle. He ensured that all my guests recovered from hard core partying. I think he should consider alternative career in messaging.

-Saahithi

Days 17-20: Back to normal

Hi there, sorry about the delay. I know this delay has upset some of you. I also got upset last Tuesday. My paternal grand parents were supposed to fly to Chicago, but their flight was rerouted and got delayed by more than 15 hours. I was pretty mad at the airline -

Now that they reached safely to Chicago, I am feeling lot better -

Of course, I am having lots of fun with them now,
-Saahithi

Day 16 - Exclusively with parents

Today is the first day that I spent exclusively with my parents. It was so serene that I ended up sleeping all day

Exciting news coming up...stay tuned...

-Saahithi

Day 15 - Shopping

I went out today for shopping and eating out. I have been getting lots of gifts, and Myma has been feeding me well. So, I didn't feel like shopping or eating out. I took a rain check this time, but you know...it's just a matter of time.

I enjoyed the visit of uncle Josh and aunt Meredith. It felt so cozy when they held me. I slipped into deeper and deeper sleep. They were amused by how tiny I was. I found that they also have a Wii at home. I look forward to playing some games on-line with them, and also off-line when they visit me next. (BTW, happy birthday uncle Josh. Thanks for the gift. Myma and I love it a lot).

- Saahithi

Day 14 - Meeting my folks online and offline

It has been a good weekend so far. I video conferenced with my paternal grand parents. This was the first time they were watching me on-line. I was very thrilled. I am really looking forward to their visit.

In the evening, Vikram uncle, Manju aunty and her brother came to visit me from NY. I played with them for about 2 hours. They were really amused by how attentive I am to the camera. They think I will become a model, but I have other plans though. I was hoping that they will stay back for dinner. But, you know Vikram uncle - he makes lots of plans...I think he needs to take a break and chill out some time (like me).


Ok more later. I got to go for shopping today, and meet my grand parents on-line.

-Saahithi

Days 13 and 14 - My second weekly birthday

Hey...It's my second weekly birthday. I got a gift too....

Did you get what it is...It's the pacifier. My ped told Myma that I can get one. If you have any suggestions on how best to use this pacifier, please write it the comments.

My maternal grand parents left yesterday. My grand father's father expired. So, they had to leave at a very short notice. I will miss them dearly.

On the brighter side, my paternal grand parents are going to visit me in few more days. I am looking forward to their visit. It's kind of lonely without the grand parents.

-Saahithi

Day 12 - Guess me !

Any guess on why I have such an expression in the photo below? If you are baby friendly, you would know the answer right away.

I went to my pediatrician for my week 2 visit. Thankfully, everything is going fine. I am gaining an ounce of weight each day. If you haven't visited me yet, you may want to visit me soon. Otherwise, you may not be able to carry me.

-Saahithi

Days 8-11: I am okay

Dear Readers,


Sorry for the long absense. I know it felt like ages for this edition to come out. Some of you sent emails too. I haven't been busy, but quite a bit lazy. Looks like I am inhereting mypa's qualities.


Last few days, I spent most of my time learning how to mumble. I do it mostly in the night to put mypa and myma to sleep. For some reason, it hasn't been working out. They keep waking up to check on me.


Mypa traveled out of town on work. He went to some warmer place that made me feel jealous. I came to this world only 10 days ago, and he already missed 1 day (10%) of the fun so far. I am so upset with him about it. He tried to please me, and got his hair cut to make it look more like mine. I don't know if I believe him, but I posed for a picture with him -






I recently got hold of my elder cousin (Samvi)'s photo. I think we look alike. Don't you agree?








I chatted with my elder aunty (Samvi's mom) few days ago. It was lot of fun. I missed talking to Samvi.

That's all for now. I will try not be lazy, and will be back tomorrow with some more exciting content.

-Saahithi

Day 7 - My first weekly birthday

Can't believe that I already completed my first week. Time passes so quickly. I have a feeling that I may be getting old now. Before I grew any older, I decided to celebrate my first weekly birthday. Celebrations started with getting dressed, and then spending some quality family time - with my maternal grand parents and my uncle Ravi:




Then, I met Diya Didi, her parents, and her grand ma. Didi Diya was very playful and engaging. We were both excited at seeing each other -



I had good time with Arun uncle and Satya aunty. Arun uncle told me that we can play Wii on-line with each other (We both love our Wiis). Diya didi and I liked Satya aunty's gold chain, and we look forward to buy/beg/steal it from her some time in near future :-)

Mypa's childhood friend, Ajay also took part in these celebrations. He just came from his Yoga lessons. I wanted to ask him if he can make his forehead touch his knees as well as I can, but I didn't want to embarass him. So, I just smiled while he carried me around (as the clouds passed by in the background).

Mypa's work buddies (Camels, Elephants, Eagles) also took part in my celebrations. They just couldn't believe how little I was. I look forward to meeting few more of mypa's work buddies (specifically Oz.).

Hey girls, there are 5 eligible and friendly and adorable bachelors in these photos. If you are interested in any (or many) of them, let me know. I will set you up with them.

So, that's all for now. That's the end of the glorious first week,

-Saahithi

Day 6 - Thank God, it's Friday

Ah..what a week it has been...~15 poops, ~60 pees and ~50 feeding sessions...just over the past 5 days...I am glad that the week is over.





So, I partied yesterday night. Drank more - almost at an hour interval, slept late, and had to postpone writing this blog to today. See my photo below as I demanded an extra drink -

Ok more later..I am trying to get out of my hang over...

-Saahithi

Day 5 - Baby's Day Out

Chicago weather is turning good these days. It was 60 F today. So, I ventured out into the wild world. I got into my car seat, put on my cool look and went out. I rode for a mile and stopped by my pediatrician to say hello. I discovered that I regained most of the weight I lost after birth. The doc confirmed something I already knew - that I am on track. No vaccines yet. So, I didn't have to cry. Myma and Mypa were worried about my hiccoughs and heavy breathing. The doc told that it's normal, specially for C-section babies. I wish I worked little harder during my birth.

Anyways, I am back home. Chatted with my cousin on yahoo. Had a feast of milk for half an hour....zzzZZZ

-Saahithi