Learning how to be a Big Brother!

In preparation for baby brother Arjun's arrival, we attended a sibling education class at Dallas Presbyterian Hospital so that Krish could learn all about being a helpful big brother!  In the class, Krish learned a lot about babies: how babies sleep a lot; they cry when they are hungry, sleepy, or have a wet diaper; they cannot talk; and they need to be handled gently and under Mommy or Daddy's supervision.  Krish also learned how to change a baby's diaper and how to swaddle a baby!  (The swaddling lesson was a great refresher for Mommy and Daddy!)

Our swaddled baby!  Now we're ready to swaddle Arjun!

Krish loved taking care of the baby doll we used in the class!  He treated it like a real baby and handled it so well!  It was so sweet!  At the end of the class, we took a tour of the hospital's labor and delivery wing and the newborn nursery unit.  Krish couldn't put his baby doll down and so he carried him all through the hospital tour.  It was seriously the cutest thing Neil and I had ever seen!  Krish was by far the youngest in the class and the dolls were so heavy!  The baby started out swaddled nicely and cradled in Krish's arms and ended the tour being held upside down with the swaddle blanket dragging on the floor behind Krish.  Neil and I couldn't help but laugh, because as heavy as that baby was, Krish would not let go of it or let anybody else "help him" hold it.  He felt so proud and responsible for his baby.

Seeing Krish's response to the class, Neil and I immediately knew that he would be an amazing big brother and really embrace his role as Mommy's special helper.  And low and behold, now that Arjun is here, Krish is completely in love with his baby brother and truly considers him to be "his baby"!

Brotherly Love!

Ever since Arjun was born, Krish cannot stop smothering him with love, i.e. hugs and kisses!  He loves his baby brother so much!  It is the most precious and amazing thing I have ever seen and brings so much joy to all of us in the family to see how much love Krish has for his brother.  I am also so proud and happy to see them cultivating a relationship already!

So Many Beautiful Smiles for Rina Masi!

Yesterday, Rina Masi came over to visit Arjun since she last saw him in the hospital, and he was so happy to see her!  He conversed with her through his facial expressions and gave her so many gorgeous smiles!  It truly melted Mommy's heart to see those beautiful smiles on his tiny face.  And I'm not going to lie, it made Mommy and Daddy a little jealous that we could not get Arjun to replicate his expression with us later.

Arjun Meets his Family and Friends over Thanksgiving!

Arjun with Dadi at 2 days new.  His first night at home!

Arjun with Dada.

Hello Nana!

Arjun napping with Nana after his long
 drive from Houston.  3 days new.

Masi Love!

Arjun meeting Atul Masa for the first time!

Hi Wrug Mama and Alpana Mami! 4 days new.

Thanksgiving Day!

Meeting Bina Ba from Oklahoma! 6 days new.

Arjun Meeting Sonali Foi and Aneka Foi! 7 days new.