Expressive language-- can it get any better!

We have just had a "discussion".

I ask, "Why is your voice sounding that way?"

He says, "Because I am annoyed."

"And why is that?"

"I know you know. And you know I know."

Wow! 

There are miracles to be noticed in every single moment:)  Thank you again my little miracle!

After the guitar... it's the flute!

The post below sat in a "draft" status for 3+ months!  Do read the latest update in the end.

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Trust me.  This guy ROCKS at the guitar, and is gifted in his "understanding" of music.

But "flute" has been another game.  It has been hard because it takes lots of practice to form the embouchure. Yet he began doing it as he decided to be part of the school band.  

After weeks of blowing air and making a sound that resembled no particular note... Aditya just began to produce musical notes through his flute! 

He was elated and said he loves playing the flute now.  He also sheepishly admitted that earlier he was practicing the flute "just for the sake of it"!

Then he played 2 lines of a Hindi song on his own.  He then played Happy Birthday on his flute on demand!

That's the Aditya we know!  He may show no interest or energy in the beginning,  but when he does, he conquers whatever it is!

Aditya just had a performance on the school stage with the rest of the beginners' band.  This evening Aditya will begin taking classes in playing the flute.

Yet another exciting adventure begins!  

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Update:
Aditya has been taking flute lessons for 3 months.  His flute playing skills have improved dramatically.  (To my ears,  it sounds perfect:) 
His band teacher is very happy. 
Yet another example of what an amazing student he is,  in anything he undertakes! 
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What does this mean?

The fact is, we all are amazing students, in everything we set our eyes on.  But maybe sometimes we forget to set our eyes on things that matter.  It is like forgetting to enter your destination in your GPS! 

I am not saying this.  Aditya is. Through his actions!

--Baba

Things we take for granted!

The list never ceases to grow.

New in 2015:
1.  Playing with other kids is really no big deal now.  During recess/playground time he is commonly found playing "hot lava monster"/"wall-ball" with other kids in his class.
2.  We watched the entire Cricket world cup 2015 together ("Dream come true").  Our hearts filled with joy as he would yell "Out!  Out!"  when a batsman of an opposing team got out.  He fully understood and appreciated the rules (e.g. power play), the strategies (e.g. save your wickets for the end), and the joy that comes from rooting from your country (India) against your arch-rivals (Pakistan/Australia)
3. Loves to play cricket with Baba.   Did I already mention:  'Dream come true"?
4. The twins routinely spend time together doing "kid" things like playing scrabble, or painting rocks.  Sister is super-happy!
5. Tried out "wall climbing" at a nearby park.  Maintained a great attitude even as it was hard in the beginning.  Any time we go back to this park now,  Aditya is sure to go wall climbing!
6. Takes the lead in helping around the house!  No complaints, young man:)

Each and every one of those is a huge accomplishment. 

We are immensely grateful for each of them, and are fully aware that we could not take these for granted only years ago.

And now a question for you... what are the things you take for granted?  Think of the times you had to work hard for those?  Take a moment and enjoy this moment, then go work on adding to the list of things you can take for granted.  

That is exactly what Aditya has been doing for us over here.  And if he can do it, so can you and I!

--Baba