Take heart people — yet another new year is upon us, which means it’s time to make New Year’s resolutions. I take New Year's resolutions as a tradition that gives me the chance to start over and make little improvements towards making a better & updated version of me and a better life. And rather than making unattainable lofty goals this time my resolutions may not be too impressive or too ambitious but definitely are realistic and specific. So this year:

√ I want to be the best father that I can ever be and by that I mean to be able to contribute more and be more involved in your life. For now I can change your diapers, I can do your laundry, I can give you a bath, massage you, dress you and even feed you. So my next stop would be able to cook for you even if it be the regular dal.

√ I want to stress less and be more present with you so that I can look at life your way and find joy in the tiniest, most trivial and silliest of things even if it be following the trail of ants in the garden or jumping up and down hearing that yellow school bus honk at our doorstep. I want to able to relish in the little beautiful details in life be it watch that sparrow sitting on the mango tree chirp and hop away merrily or watch that big pig lazily sprawling in the puddle. I want to chuckle as I observe, learn, and love.

√ I want to be able to teach you different things, praise you and be proud of the little accomplishments you make even it be using the potty pan.

√ I want to take you out everyday just to grab a breath of fresh air and get you acquainted with your surroundings and locality if it's only for half an hour to the nearest grocery store.

√ I want to take each little breath to kick back, smile, and enjoy the present moment with ease. I don't want to be so hard on myself and want to be able to find time to take care of me and enjoy some guilt-free "me" time.

√ And now that you are learning by watching us I want to figure out a balance between caring for you and making sure to save some of "me" to share with My Super Fantastic Wife, who also happens to be your Maa, giving you a good example of a healthy and loving marriage and hopefully helping you feel more secure, confident, and blessed.
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