Mr. Restless

The search is on for the Sleep Warrior who is someone who will help Arya sleep good through the night. As for the past month or so, it has been an adventure to get him to sleep all the way through. First with hives now with teething. Hopefully the waves will calm down and we can all get some shut-eye! Until then, my sweet little Arya is Mr. Restless.

Dogs, Puppies and Animals

Since Arya has been born we have had dogs and cats around him. He has always had a fascination for animals. Although he truly seems to love cats and dogs the most. Farm animals and birds are his second favorite. But mostly he seems to be interested in Sasha (our German Shepherd dog) and every day he likes to give her a treat or visit with her. She doesn't mind it at all and actually loves the company. The other day I caught Arya trying to do something really interesting. See this video below. I couldn't help but laugh :)




Arya with his pet doggie and driving him in his car


Sitting with his new hairstyle I am experimenting with

Another month passes by

It's like I snap my fingers and another month has gone by. I can't believe how fast time is flying these days. I even posted the month to month's pictures side by side because I've been too busy to post them seperate so sorry about that.



At 15 months, Arya has been starting to show a lot more of his personality. Especially of his likes and dislikes. His demands and give-ins. There are a lot of little things that I can see in him that give clues to who he will be in the future. Although I feel as though the terrible twos will creep on us sooner than later. Sometimes he has melt downs. I guess with things that he likes very much and doesn't get...this is a problem. Mainly TV and what he wants to watch. His favorites these days are Elmo's world, Barney and Curious Buddies from Nick Jr. I think they all have some good qualities but I just don't know how to get him to peel away from the tv now that he's glued to it. I've been trying other avenues like pots and pans, tag, and hide and go seek which he likes a lot too. And more trips outside the house. Hopefully he will get tired of the tube!
Here is a funny video we took of Arya. It's a long one though :)

14 month pics

Here are a few more pictures of Arya from his 14 month


Chatting


Brushing Teeth in the morning


Getting wet and playing with Jamil


A new tool?

Hives

These past few weeks Arya has had hives. :( It was a bit scary at first and we weren't exactly sure what it was until we rushed him to the doctor and they told us it was nothing to really worry about. Well after 2 weeks it's still around but coming and going on it's own. We gave him Benedryl for 2 weeks and decided that now since it's only appearing a little bit not to give him any more. Luckily he's been ok. I really can't understand what caused this and how it happened we didn't try anything different and the doctor also said that sometimes the underlying cause can never be found. I'm just glad it's not all over his body anymore. It was scary.Other than that he's been doing good and learning new words. Today he said "Gol" or flower in English. Looking forward to more! I will post some more pictures later!

14 Months in Ramadan

Arya starts his 14th month in Ramadan. Ali and I found the 14 hour fast with no food or water a bit challenging this year, but with the hunger we feel, inside our hearts is our thanks to God for all the gifts He has given us. I really don't know where we would be if God wasn't there to help us. Every time we fall, somehow there is a hand that picks us up. I truly believe that we are all put in this world for a reason. It is not a chance or an accident. We are here to find our way within ourselves and see if it leads to Him. Our journey here in this life is a short one. Hopefully we can make the best out of it for the one to come. May God answer all your prayers.

Here are some videos of Arya this week.

More from 13 months...

Well I know it's been quite a while since my last post so I apologize for taking so long to update. Lot's been going on and we've been so busy.
Since I last wrote Arya has gone to the zoo, made some more discoveries with his capabilities (jogging in place, speed walking, and dancing), and found a friend (Elmo). Here are some pictures of his endeavors.

At the Zoo


In front of Mom & Dad's


Walking with Baba's briefcase


Hanging out on a hot day



Time to read


Playing with Elmo