First Steps

     It seems so long ago that I began my first day at work after Aamira was born. I dreaded going back and I only slept for two hours, I was an emotional wreck the whole night and took a shower at 3:00am. My biggest fear was she would forget that I was her mommy, and that she would have all of her 'firsts' while I was at work. I am so thankful that I was with Aamira when she first laughed, crawled, said her first word, and when she took her very first steps.

My little beast

     Aamira took her first steps at her Nani's house on July 10, 2013. She had been waddling around for quite a few days, but Simi was able to capture her walking on video. My little monster walks all over the place now and I have to make sure I don't knock her over since she is always following me around.

Doubt she will sit in a cart now that she can walk.

     I finally feel comfortable leaving Aamira at home while I go to work. I feel having a balance of spending time at work, with her, and Aman is good for all of us. My mom has worked for as long as I can remember, seeing her come home was always the highlight of my day, and I rarely took that time for granted. I hope my little baby feels the same way some day.

First Independence Day (Benicia, CA)

First date night in months :)

     Before Aamira was born, my day revolved around my family, my husband, and me. Now I spend most of my time with Aamira and my family. It's hard for me to find time to spend alone time with Aman since I just want to spend every moment I can with Aamira. It was nice having dinner with Aman's cousin and his wife recently, they seemed to have the same imbalance in their relationship and it made our relationship feel 'normal.' 

 

     

Attempted to blow mommy's candles and tried cake for the first time.

     Having a baby is an amazing but challenging experience, I feel a change (for the better) between the relationships that mean the most to me. I cherish every moment with Aamira and the moments I get to myself or with Aman really mean much more. My baby is turning ONE tomorrow, I am happy and sad....I love you little foofly puffs, don't grow up so fast! :)

First set of teeth are now coming in!

Love you!

Muahz

A wedding toast (five years late)

     I never got to do a wedding speech to embarrass Simi on her wedding day. Everyone got to the reception really late (including me) and I didn't think I needed to since she wasn't moving too far. Simi  is going to move to North Carolina with her three kids and her hubby, I have been squeezing in all of the family time I can before they leave :(. My sister is younger in age, but more mature than me in many ways. She had kids before I did so all of the crazy infant memories are fresh in her mind and she was able to help me in my moments of insanity. She was fortunate enough to buy a home with her family after having her second daughter and now I bug her about what I really need in a home for my family.

My sister, her daughter Saharra, and me.

     I am so thankful to be blessed with two sisters and a lil' brother, having one sibling moving far away makes me sad. One of the things I will miss is that she never sugar coats any advice and has always gotten me out of doing some stupid things. Like the time I thought I wanted a belly button ring and a tattoo, she told me that I would look like a h@e, (no offense to those that have both of them, she just has different expectations for family). Boy am I glad I listened to her, a belly button ring on a pregnant belly does not sound cute.

Now I know why Aamira always looks mad ;)

     I always see Suhanna (her eldest daughter) torture Saharra (her second baby), I am often reminded of my childhood when I see those two fight.  I told Simi that fruit punch tastes really good in chicken curry, she actually tried it and then I ended up getting in trouble for wasting food. I also told Simi that dish soap tastes good, she tried it and started crying...I ended up getting in trouble again. We went through grade school together then eventually were roomates in college. Some how both of us ended up getting married the same year (I guess it's always been about #pitepitepite).

Two mommy's :)

      I will miss hearing the kids footsteps running to the door when I come over, and having cha with you at moms. I will miss all of crazy trips with the kids every weekend, and getting pooped on by one out of the four beasts. I will miss all of you everyday, but I wish you the best while you are away. I know you will be busy with three kids and a new house, I will just be thinking about the day you guys come back. The countdown of you guys leaving has begun (30 days until you leave). Love you guys.