Yes today my prince turns one. Exactly a year ago at 4.27 PM he came into this world, and a few minutes later they put him on my chest saying that it is a boy. He was wide awake just opposite of his sister who remained sleepy after making few cries. He started playing immediately by trying to spit the air bubbles as soon he was handed over to his dad, while doctor was working on me to finish stitches. It was one of the greatest moments in my life when I saw him for the first time.
Now he is handsome 9 toothed guy who knows how to make everybody happy with his vivacious smile. Even her sister’s teachers always inquire about him. I usually take both of them while dropping his sister off at her mother’s day out center. They always ask him when you are going to join us. His answer will be wide open smile, which indicates that hey, I am just one year old; I will be coming here later not now.
He loves to play with her sister, his sister too loves him, but in a split of second, she would at times push and roll him over on the carpet. Then he will start crying and look for his mom for comfort. Now he can hold and walk. He also loves to watch NBC news with great seriousness. On waking up in the morning if nobody is there in the room, he will crawl to the end of the crib and hoist himself up by holding the rails and look for mom or his sister.
One thing he absolutely hates is sitting in the rear facing car seat, and not seeing the world. Usually on our trips he would usually sleep to wherever we are going, but on the return trip, he will cry continuously until his mom pick him up from the car seat. He is still skinny, so he needs to put a few more pounds before he can sit like everybody else in the forward facing seat. If he doesn’t like the taste of a dish, there is no way you can feed him, he will close his mouth and turn his head the other direction. If he likes something and if there is any delaying in feeding him, he will try to grab the spoon from your hand. He loves yogurt, banana, sweet pudding and ice cream. He hates steamed baby food that I would make especially for him. In the night he loves to wake up a few times and needed to be comforted. I think I have forgotten what it means to get 8 hours of continuous sleep in the last 3 years, before him it was his sister who would wake me up, now he holding the baton.
In spite of my lack of sleep, and his crying, he makes my life complete, as he made me mom again, and his world revolves around his mama, papa and sister. He has also joined the taste tester group. He too approves and disapproves his mama’s culinary adventures.
Today on his birthday we are celebrating with a small party and have a wonderful cake for him to cut. His sister has been practicing the happy birthday song to sing. Hope she will sing and he will cut the cake.
I am already looking forward to his school and college. Yes I know he is only 1 year old, and it takes a while to reach there. But everybody saying kids grows up in front you very fast.
As his mother I pray that God will help to achieve every dream he has, and also to help him to become a wonderful person.
This is Swathi ( Dr. Ambujom Saraswathy Ph.D) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.
Reeni Pisano says
What a sweet post for your little prince Swathi! I wish the best for him and his sister in the years to come. I can't believe he is a year already - time does go fast. Hope the party went well!
mjskit says
Great post! Happy birthday to a cute little prince!
Candace says
What a cutie he is! I can't believe that it has been a year since his birth. Time flies way too fast. I wish we could keep them little for a longer time. Happy Birthday, Little Man!
Balvinder Ubi says
Happy Birthday to little boy!
Divya Pramil says
Aww he looks so cute Swati 🙂 love his innocent smile and reading through the post could feel your love for him 🙂 May God bless him 🙂
Usha says
Birthday wishes to your lil one Swathi !! He looks adorable, love his smile:)
Jayasri Ravi says
Belated birthday wishes to your cutie little gorgeous smart looking Prince, May the God bless him with all the happiness in the world
Guru Uru says
Happy birthday to this one year old bundle of joy 🙂
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Claudia says
Congratulations Swathi and handsome Prince on the first birthday! You are so right, what a charming little guy. Glad he enjoyed the celebrations.
Sylvia / Happines is homemade says
Happy Birthday to your cute boy! Time is going so fast 🙂
I was searching through your blog for a punjab version of chicken korma, I had a chance to try it in one of the Lahori Restaurants in London and I'm totally in love with this, but I can't find the exact recipe like they have, most of the korma's are so mild and sweet with almonds and some of them with raisins. I will be very grateful if you have a recipe for this.
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anthony stemke says
Hi Swathi. What a wonderful portrait of the Prince of your heart. Does that shirt say ...just like daddy?
Please get that picture enlarged and frame it. They grow up so fast.
I so enjoyed reading this post. Best wishes to the whole family.
Hema says
Belated wishes dear, he has such a beautiful smile, loved reading the post Swathi, it's just overflowing with love..
Arthy shama says
Birthday wishes to ur little boy!!
Swathi Iyer says
Thank you all for the birthday wishes, he had a blast yesterday.
Archana Potdar says
Birthday wishes to the cutie pie. May the Lord bless him with health wealth and happiness always.
Elisabeth says
Hi Swathi, I'm finally starting to get better now, and just wanted to come to your blog after opening my blog...noticing Prince Nikhil on my 'side bar'!
Wow...and, wow! He is so gorgeous; and that vivacious hearty smile...those bright sparkling bright eyes. Just can't believe a year has passed by. I remember just about that time when I guest posted for you!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR PRINCE NIKHIL! ...and congratulations to the happy family! Lots of hugs to the little Prince!
Gajus kitchen says
Birthday wishes to your son and love his cute and happy smile
Nandita Pai Shirali says
Such a cute picture! Warm wishes to that adorable little fellow 🙂
Amrita Vishal says
He is such a bundle of joy. Many heartfelt wishes to the handsome one.
priya satheesh says
So sweet ! Birthday wishes to ur little cute son 🙂
Nivedhanams Sowmya says
Many more happy returns of the day little one!!!
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srividhya Ravikumar says
Excellent post swathi....Happy B'day Handsome......
Ramya Krishnamurthy says
birthday wishes baby.May Lord Balaji give u all.Keep rocking.All Is Well
Latha Madhusudhan says
Happy B'day smarty. Million dollar smile and so cute. Hugs and luv to him.
Luv his T shirt writing so cute.
Srimathi says
So Cute! Happy Birthday to your son. What are you thinking Swathi? College? for your little kutti. not so fast. Enjoy him, because some day you will have awesome memories for you to share with him and his children.
Amuds says
Bday wishes to the little prince..
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Savitha Ganesan says
Bice write up.Finished reading it .Love the pic.happy b day once again.
radha says
He looks adorable. What a wonderful wholehearted smile. May he smile like that always and bring happiness in your life forever.
Veena Theagarajan says
happy birthday cute and handsome boy.. Enjoy every moments Swathi
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Julie says
Happy birthday,cutie pie..God Bless!! Mom would have definitely baked a beautiful cake for u:)
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Happy B'dy to ur lil one....he is so cute!!
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Maha Gadde says
birthday wishes 2 ur son....wish u celebrate more with lots of happiness
Achu says
Amazing dear and touching one 🙂 he s lucky boy!!!! happy bday 🙂
Shailaja Reddy says
Birthday wishes to cute one.Nice write up.
Shree Kanneppady says
Hi Swathi,
Beautiful post.. Happy Birthday to little prince.. May god bless you with lots of love and happiness in your whole life 🙂
Enjoy the party and have fun Swathi..
Sadaf Afshan says
I loved reading your write up. As a mother of two little ones I can definitely relate to it. Motherhood is definitely one of God's greatest gifts. Happy Birthday to your son.
Sanoli Ghosh says
wonderful write up Swathi. A very happy birthday to you little prince. He is cute indeed. May God bless him on his every footstep. Enjoy birthday party dear with your little one.
Sireesha Puppala says
Such a lovely write up..am able to visualize how u wud have felt seeing him for the first time 🙂
GunaKathir says
Happy B'Day young man!!!
Suja Manoj says
Happy Birthdays to your little prince,he has a winning smile.love him,hugs:)
Sure sis is going to sing the Happy b'day song,have fun with kids and friends today:)
Sangeetha Priya says
Happy Birthday to ur little one, Love ur write up Swathi, Its a great feel when they put the baby on us, cherishing my sweet moments too 🙂
pepper bowl says
Hearty Birthday wishes for the cute smiling baby boy..also wishing to have the same happiness for ever :)..BTW, love to see the birthday cakes too..
Priya R says
Happy Birthday to Prince and he is indeed handsome Swathi :)love to read about him and thanks for sharing
Eric Pepple says
That's such a great picture!
Happy Birthday Little Guy!!
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DivyaGCP says
Birthday wishes to your little one, Swathi.. He is too cute.. 🙂