Drums It Is

Almost three years after the Brat expressed a desire to learn to play drums, he finally began class yesterday. Although I have always wanted him to learn to play a musical instrument, I wanted the instrument to be of his own choice and not his parents. And I must say, for the three years straight the Brat has been wanting to learn only drums and nothing else. No piano, no keyboard, no guitar - just the instrument which would probably drive his parents and neighbors crazy would do!! Anyways, looking for drum classes around Koramangala had been in my mind and I even enquired in a couple of places. But I either did not like the place or the teacher said he needed to be at least 8 years old before he could start. I wasn't desperate for him to start learning either and figured he will learn in his school if he wanted to.

So, that's were the drum class thoughts were at when last month I was driving through Koramangala and I happened to see this new music school called Taaqademy. I made a note of the number and gave them a buzz. First good news - they taught drums, second good news - they would take 6 year olds! Quickly checked them up with Mr. Google and found out that the school was run by the Bangalore based rock band Thermal and a Quarter and the band members themselves were the instructors. I went and checked the place, liked it and soon as the new year began went and enrolled Adi. Adi was super excited and very diligently listened to his instructor Rajeev throughout the class. I found Rajeev to be very friendly and sensitive to the needs of a young child - which I dont find in many teachers in Bangalore. Happy Mom I was and Happy Child Adi was :) Lets see how far this goes. Not sure if this is the beginning of a long journey for Adi or just a temporary phase. For the moment, he is happy and to me that is all that matters.

Computer Games with Appa

Ya, Adi has been calling us Amma and Appa the last couple of weeks :) His friend Rishi calls his parents Amma, Appa and apparently Adi has been inspired!! Not that we mind ;))

Anyways, Adi was playing a computer game with his Appa one morning and I found a good opportunity to click away...

Kitsch Mandi Pictures

A few pics taken at the Kitsch Mandi last week...

Car Wash To Outdoor Shower

One of those times when we had driven down from Bangalore to Malpe, KG was out washing the car and the kid wanted to join in. The kid started with helping Papa wash the car, moved to playing in the water (obviously!) and then ended with taking a shower with the hose pipe! It was so much fun for Adi - my mom, my dad, my brother, my sister, KG and I were all watching Adi having a blast in the water and we were laughing our hearts out - it was one of those unforgettable, happy days and a warm, sunny one at that!! The hose pipe shower soon became a routine whenever we went to Malpe, until Adi turned two. I often look at these pictures and remember the sunny day, specially my Dad's face filled with joy and Adi's with sheer pleasure :) There are many pictures of Adi having his shower, but not suitable to post in a public forum :P This was one day where I was thankful for owning a digital camera :)

Morning Time

A special time in the morning when father and son were reading the cartoons in the Bangalore Times. 

Sports Day - Nov 2011

Adi had his school sports day on 25th November.  The sports day was held in the main school campus and although it threatened to rain to every now and then, it was a very pleasant day and perfect for a day out in the open. Kiddo was excited weeks before the sports day and was looking forward to running in the 'huge playground'. A few pictures from the day...

Rearing to go...

The 'march past' which the entire school practiced for months...they did a decent enough job :) As soon as the music started, I had tears welling up in my eyes. A proud mom, I was!

Getting set for the inter-school relay competition...Adi excited as usual :)

Adi with one of his best friends - Gautam

On the podium - Greenwood High came third place in the inter-school relay event

2nd time on the podium - 3rd place in the 40mt dash. And that's Adi's class teacher - Priyanka. The sweetest teacher ever!

Fooling around as usual...this time to collect the 2nd place in the inter-class relay...

The UKG classes performing to High School Musical's 'We're all in this together'. Adi was pretty good as compared to what we had seen at home. After the event, he told us 'I was not so good in dance but I thought today I had to do my best' :)

The main school has really good facilities for sports and was one of the main reasons why we chose Greenwood High for Adi. Adi is already longingly looking at the football field and the basketball courts and is eagerly waiting to go to 1st standard so that he can play there :) Poor thing, doesn't know what he is getting into - ICSE syllabus and all. For him life is one big playground and all that he wants to do is play, play and play. All I hope is that he will always be carefree and continue to do what he loves - sports or academics - whatever his choice may be - or if we lucky enough - both :)

Pictures Of The Day

Took these pictures whilst Adi was playing with his dinosaurs early in the morning today. Looks like he was in a very pensive mood. Nah, this look doesn't suit my son at all! I prefer him with his big smile on :)