One step, two step....

Independence at last - I'm crawling! Yippee, it is so much fun. I started off quite tentatively but in the last few days I have gathered pace. I even crawled into Papa's shower this morning, fully clothed, when his back was turned! I was lying in the water trying to work out why I was getting so wet. It really made Mama and Papa laugh. I have baskets of toys but my favourite items to aim towards are Mama's flip flops and her phone, both are so great for my teeth. I have a new toy hanging in my room which has me mesmerised; it is a handpainted Gujarati wooden mobile of Hindu gods and goddesses which Mama and I bought when we went to Gujarat a few months ago. I love it, Mama tells me that the gods look after me when I am asleep. It must be true because I am sleeping like a trooper every night. I still love my food and haven't rejected anything so far. I have a penchant for freshly cooked chapattis which I nibble on when we go to Papa's office, the kind lady Mangalama who lives next to Fieldbase, makes them for us. I eat fresh fruit and vegetables every day and like nothing more than delving my hand into my bowl and helping myself! Mama's is relaxed about it as it makes her giggle, but it is a big clean up operation afterwards. I have been swimming again with Mama and her French friend Fabienne. I was beside myself with excitement, although, my swimming trunks are a bit tight now, too many chapattis maybe? We are missing you all very much, but don't worry about us as we are well and happy and enjoying the sunshine. xxxxxxxxx