Cousin Jaredan

It is really so cute how Jaredan has attached to Uma, I wanted to write about it. He really looks after her, makes time to play with her, makes special play dates with her, and really wants to make her laugh. She is also bonding with Kanan and laughs hysterically at the things he does, whatever they may be. Last night, we were at my parents' house and the kids were playing together alone for a while. She is really becoming much more confident at play with others and has really made some breakthroughs this week in terms of her social skills, sharing with others and playing with other kids. The people in our Mommy and Me class also have noticed it.
I have been able to leave her alone with the Nanny a few hours without her getting upset. So it does look like I will be able to go back to work March 11, as planned. Right now, as I type this, Uma is at the park playing with her Nanny, Berta.
She has also really bonded with Adhipen now and enjoys playing with him and having him carry her. She is definitely on her way to being a true "Daddy's Girl!"
Next week, Adhipen goes for his annual Sivarathri pilgrimage, and so, to distract her from her routine, I am going to take a trip with her to Northern California to visit Adhipen's sister and family and my brother, Craig and family. She will get to meet her cousin, Aidan. Jaredan was a bit miffed that he could not come too, but he realized he had school, and so he accepted it. He really is such an amazing boy - so sensitive and mature. I know that as Uma grows, she is going to absolutely adore him, especially because he gives her so much special time now.