The training wheels are off

Amma has been with us the past 3 months, and she's been such a tremendous blessing. For the last 2.5 months of Yo's entering this world, she's helped show us the newborn-baby ropes. Laundry was magically taken care of, and some very yummy food appeared on the table every day. She was a much needed voice of reason especially in those very early days. Yo has gotten some extra special care these last couple months!

Anyway, amma left for California yesterday to spend some time there with Zeph and Josh before heading back to India. The training wheels are off for the Narjalas, and this little guy is going to find out just how well his parents can pull this baby thing off :)

Our first day solo went off rather well, by God's grace. I had to leave early Sunday morning for rehearsal at church, and Susan very efficiently got him all set and ready for second service, well in time. He was very obliging at church when we were visiting with folks, and then promptly fell asleep when the service began - this was the first Sunday we actually sat through a service completely! We went out for lunch, and he was a very good kid all throughout. Mom and son are taking a nap now. So far so good :)

We're definitely starting to see him be a lot more aware of his surroundings. He also tested his crib out yesterday for the first time ... after the first few minutes, he didn't seem to think much of it. He'll have enough time to get to know the crib and its safari surroundings soon, though.