Your Awesome Christening

Will post pics soon

Unforgettable Train Journey

Our dear little daughter,

You were 7 months old when we made this short train journey from Katpadi to Bangalore Station.
This was an unforgettable experience for me. Irene Patti, you and I were heading back to bangalore. You slept in the baby carrier for an hour , thus allowing mom also to sleep for an hour And then slowly you started eating baked ragi cakes(on your own).  Then you were getting a little restless. So I just stood up and took you for a very short walk and was standing next to our seat. It was at this time that you noticed that we were in a place full of people. You are such a people person that you get excited seeing a lot of people. You slowly started calling out to the grand mom next to you and to one more uncle. When you figured out that they were responding, you started yelling out to them,
Slowly, you started making eye contact with few more people. Each time, your volume was increasing and increasing. You then saw a small girl (aged 3), You started to draw her attention by yelling out and screaming. Mumma's ear drums were gone that day. Slowly people started gathering around our seat as it was close to the exit. You were so overwhelmed that you were calling out loudly to everyone in the train. Everyone were so amazed that a small baby like you could be so loud and be so social.

Even in Katpadi(Jency chitt's engegement), you were so social that evryone wanted to carry you. You receive a lot of love from everyone , everywhere.

If ever you feel you are not loved, do read this post.
We all love you so much. Our days and talks and smiles are all filled with Jessica.
We love you darling baby.

Getting back to work

July 31 2015 - This was an emotional day in my life as I left behind someone very special at home and went ahead to office.
I had mixed feelings as I went back to work. As I wore the office id card for the first time after a life changing event, it felt special.  As I met all my friends at work,  it felt good.
But missing my cutie pie and the guilt feeling of having somebody else to take care of my baby still lingers around me. I miss being around my baby 24 hrs.
My swetest husband made it a point to be with me on this day so he could take care of Jessica.
Some things are best written down.
Jessica, I wish you ll understood that all this is for your own good.
By the way Jesus has blessed us all with a good nanny who takes very good care of you. 
Love you baby. Muah.

Moving to bangalore - 5 months

It was your flight journey.  We were moving out of chennai and moving to bangalore.  You were a small baby but still you sensed that something was happening.  I guess you were excited.  Right from the time we landed in airport , till the time we land in bangalore , you were wide awake. You were enjoying every moment of the journey.  Your eyes gazed as you laid eyes on the airport for the first time. 

Mumma was very tensed and scared as we were taking you on your first flight journey.  Mumma was even more scared during takeoff and landing.  But my brave little sweetheart did not bother at all.  You just did not want to be restrained. You wanted to be let free. There was no cry of fear from our dear little darling. Muah.
Both mumma and dadda enjoyed every bit of our journey with you. 
Looking forward for a lifetime of journies with you dear.

An awesome life - 4 and a half months old

It's been an awesome life ever since you entered into it. Today you are 4 and a half months old.  The way you talk , the way you smile , everything amuses us. In fact all we do every single day is to think of you.
You are our bundle of joy.

Love at first sight - January 27 , 2015

Our sweetest darling,

The day arrived and I was taken to the hospital to be induced.
I did not know what labour pain would feel like. All I know was that we were going to hold you in our arms very soon. I had tremendous pain. That pain can never be explained in words. But the best part was awaiting us at the end of a tiring day - a beautiful princess.

As soon as the doctor told us "It is a girl" , I named you at the same moment - Jessica Gejoy. Joy filled our hearts as we expected and wanted a baby girl. As daddy and I held you in our arms a few hours later, we knew we were looking at the best and cutest baby we have ever seen.

You fill our life with happiness and joy and our life will never be the same again.
We love you with all our heart and we pray that we raise you up in the way Jesus wants us to raise you up. Love you my darling baby.

Love,
Mom

Dearest Chubby Baby,

Today, Daddy wants to teach you a life lesson on priorities.

1. GOD

2. FAMILY

3. CHURCH

4.WORK

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11.GOD

The first commandment says that you shall love you God above all else and there shall be no other god in front of Him. Our God is a mighty and loving god. You shall not place anything or anyone before God. Anything that takes the place of God in your life becomes your idol. For instance, if you believe working on Sunday regularly is okay, then work has become your god. If you believe that you can play cricket or go for movies instead of going to church or praying, then that becomes your god.

22. FAMILY

God created marriage, childbirth and family. We should remain a Christ-centred family. It is my(and mom’s) belief that we should be a close knit family and we should be open and transparent parents, so that you will feel comfortable sharing anything with your mom and dad.

33. CHURCH

The church of God is God’s people, called and separated by God. We have to do what we can to build up the church and take up responsibilities in the church. We shouldn’t just be church-goers, we should be active in the church. Instead of asking what will the church do for me, we should ask what we can do for the church. God-given abilities should be used for His glory.

44. WORK

God has given you unique abilities, skills and has placed you in a position. Work there like you work for God and not for men. Do better than your best and as a child of God, you should shine wherever you are. At all times, you have to remember that you are different and are a child of God and it should show in your daily walk. You will not take the wrong path, but shall work earnestly and with integrity.

Love,

Dad

Pregnancy & Mothering

Dearest Chubby Baby,

It is very difficult mothering a child. As a son, I never understood the pains that my mother would have taken. Now that I see your mom I understand the pains of motherhood. It makes me appreciate and love my mother so much more. You will never understand this till you grow up and mother or father a child.

However, as a Dad, I want to tell you what I can about your mom.

Throughout these 38 odd weeks, she went through several things. She puked hard for many months. She couldn’t sleep entire nights because she kept puking. Puking is not very easy, it is painful during pregnancy. Even though eating food triggers her nausea, she will continue to eat, because all she can think about is you growing inside her and what you need. As you grow bigger, her centre of gravity shifts. When she lies down, when she moves around, when she is travelling.. All she can think about is YOU. Her every movement reflects her care and love for you growing inside her. She spent several sleepless nights – insomnia is another side-effect of pregnancy. She stopped drinking coffee(which helps her headaches) because it is not good for you. She started eating stuff that she doesn’t like too much (spinach, vegetables, etc) because you need them. Side-effects of pregnancy are many and she endured the whole thing without me or anyone around for the first couple of months! She is one brave woman. Her mother(Irene Paati) was in Sweden and my parents(Gemma paati and Kuriakose thaatha) were both working in Chennai. I was stuck in Baroda. She went house-hunting and successfully found Elita apartments and moved into it. She managed without a maid for cleaning or cooking. I took leave and spent three months by her side till Irene paati came back.

I want you to know that your mom and me love you loads and are waiting to see you enter this world.

Love,

Dad

Daddy's joining you and mom!

Dearest Chubby Baby,

Chubby Baby or CB is our codename for you. We haven’t decided on names and we aren’t sure of your gender.

Date – 30 December 2014

Tomorrow is daddy’s last day at work. I have quit my job and am waiting to join your mom and you!

Looking forward to bonding with you and mom. Daddy is quitting without a job offer in hand. Many people say it is not the right thing to do, the job market is not very vibrant either.

But I tell you our God is bigger than all our obstacles and He is a God of miracles and nothing is impossible for Him. Those who trust in the Lord shall never be put to shame. Sometimes, God wants us to take a leap of faith.

Another factor is that family(mom and you) is very important and it is meaningless to stay away from you both. As you grow up, work hard in the field that God has put you in, but remember the following priority order:-

1. God

2. Family

3. Church

4. Work

Love you,

Dad

Daddy's First Letter

Dearest Chubby Baby,

This is Daddy’s first letter to you. (Dated - 27/12/14)

At this point, Daddy is very excited!!!!!

We don’t know if you are a boy or a girl(gender determination is illegal in India as of today). But we do know that you are God’s gift to us and you have been fearfully and wonderfully made in your mother’s womb by our loving God.

Today, your mom called me and told me that she was feeling restless and nervous about the whole labour and delivery. Your mom is a very bold and strong woman. She has managed almost the entire period from when you were conceived on her own. I am going to join her very soon, in a week at max. Am sure she will sail through the labour and bring you into this world. We are both very excited and looking forward to having you with us.

Love,

Dad