Rani’s parents were here in Delhi for little and were helpful. They left on 4th and my parents came here on the same day. So it has been very helpful. As Piyo grows his grandparents are able to witness it. Am sure they enjoy every bit of it. I only wish Joy was here too to enjoy it (or I in Bangalore).

Its unbelievable how the little kid can change life around him. My weekend routine has completely changed (Rani’s has changed long back). We get our work done – as quickly as possible – when he is sleeping. We haven’t slept properly in weeks. We haven’t watched TV since he came here – Rani is so crazy about cricket & specially of IPL, but she didn’t want to switch on the TV since it might disturb him.

In short our lives are revolving around him.

In most of the movies of 70s, a spinning wheel was shown to represent passing of time. So with a wheel spinning, young twins in one scene will be transformed into a police & rowdy in the next scene. A baby will be transformed into Superstar with a spinning wheel. It was a magical wheel every director employed.

Now I’m looking for that wheel, so that Piyo can grow up to be superstar & I can lie in my bed & sleep in peace in the nights.

This week Piyo has been a ‘bad’ boy – waking up 3 – 4 times in the night and crying heavily; each time demanding to rock him to sleep. As there is no provison for a traditional cradle, I have to get up, carry him, put him to sleep.

I’m afraid he is afraid. He seems to be scared in the night. He doesn’t seem to do this routine when he sleep in the morning.

He wakes up early and gives a naughty smile

Its unbelievable how time flies off when spent with family especially with the new born kid. This is the first weekend here in Delhi with Piyo and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Watching him sleep or carrying him around when he is crying or playing with him when not crying or sleeping consumed all the weekend. I did lot less than I normally would’ve done in other weekends. But that didn’t bother me much, since my priorities have changed. So far I’m enjoying.

I’m typing this in the flight from Delhi to Bangalore. Purpose of the visit? To bring Rani & Piyo to Delhi. It has been a lonely (surprisingly I didn’t like this period of lonliness) 6 months ever since Rani left in August’09.

Since Piyo came to Bangalore (last weekend of Nov), I’ve been visiting Bangalore again and again – almost alternate weekends. It has been good to have Piyo in Bangalore – Joy, Mady, Appa, Amma grew fond of him and pampered him too.

But now life will be different. Piyo will be here. I’ll have to be more responsible. I’ve been thinking (or in terms of my Belgian friend Xavier, ‘bisecting & disecting’) a lot about how Piyo will adjust in Delhi. Rani has not been happy to be in Delhi – primarily because of lanugage but the attitude of Delhi walas can’t be ruled out too. Even I’m not very comfortable to be in Delhi. Given this condition, how will Piyo grow here is a major concern for me.

On the other hand, I’m excited about opportunity to see Piyo grow stage by stage. I’ll have opportunity to hold him, speak to him, hear him make noises and hopefully hear him when he says his first ‘dada’.

So it is a mix of both excitement and fear.

Freezing cold seems to be finally over. For the past two days, it has been a pleasant weather. Not too cold; not too hot. Just fantastic pleasant weather. It is such a relieving feeling to feel the pleasant freeze after so many days of freezing days.

I was in Bangalore for the long weekend – Republic day came on Tuesday and I took a day off on Monday. It was, as usual, a fine quality time with family; and a refreshing time away from the freezing cold of Delhi.

Piyo is growing well and becoming a source of engagement to all at home. And he is getting spoiled by all the attention.

I’m back in Delhi by 21h30. It is not so cold; may be it doesn’t feel that cold after the good times with family.