Its official, I have abdicated my throne!
Last week, the Honorable Justice of the Bombay City Civil Court ruled in favor of our petition. I no longer command my domain. Let me introduce you to the new Supreme Commander of Arun’s World to the East and in the West. My daughter, Meera Arun Shanbhag
The above picture was taken at the ashram on the first day we saw her. The light on the porch was ethereal and gave her an angelic look. I fell in love, instantly!
That was the time of the Mumbai terror attacks; you may now understand why I was so emotional during that period. The curfew then had prevented us from our daily visits to the ashram. And I was MAD at the terrorists for THAT too!
But we persevered and here is Meera on the first day we brought her home in Mumbai. Mother M is on cloud 9!
We have been blessed, what more could we have asked for?
Here are a string of Meera Updates:
- Meera in the Park … in Boston
- Meera as Shakuntala
- Short Video: Meera Enjoying Limbu Soda
- Meera at the Kala Ghoda Festival
- Meera is Two
- Meera: Center of My Universe
- Air Meera
- Meera Tai
- Short Video: Meera at Marine Drive
- Meera Sleeping
- Meera’s Bath
- Meera at the Zoo
- Meera in Red
- Meera Turns One
- Abdicated My Throne
Marathoner, Professor, Author, Citizen Journalist, Fitness Nut, Foodie, Meera's father, Hindu, Scientist, Photographer.
Meera is a darling! Oh those big lovely eyes!
I am sure she is going to have you and M both twirled around her little finger soon (or she already has!)
I wish you both the very best with the little one, and hope you help M with trivial things such as changing diapers! (LOL, may not be that trivial once men start doing it!)
You must be thrilled right? Are they both back in the US?
Have fun Arun, I bet kids are a lot of work but they are as much or more fun too… Enjoy her!
(My guess is you are not going to have much time left for blogging now)
Awww! How precious!!! That is such a beautiful story!
Wishing all three of you the greatest joy!
She is so precious!!!
Deepa
From Arun:
Thank you Deepa for your wishes!
She is so amazing and such great fun!
beyond our wildest dreams!
Heh Desai!
What a surprise! Hope you are doing well!
Nachiket must be in college now and how is Savita ?
Thank you for your wishes!
M says hi too!
Arun,
I am Desai your friend from Clemson now at IIT Kharagpur.
Congratulations to you and M for your Parenthood!
My family here is quite sure that little Meera will make both of your lives more meaningful.
Thank you Saroj!
Yaay!
I think she is going to be a “terror!”
What a beautiful girl! Congratulations!
Meera, such a lovely name. We are very happy for you. Congratulations !
Arun Says:
Thank you Krishnan for your wishes!
and for visiting!
Congratulations, A & M! Looks like the li’l one and I share a name. Much love and hugs to Meera.
Arun Says:
Heh joylita, I didn’t know your middle name was also ‘Arun’ :-E
Ha hA!!!!
so please enlighten me!
and thank you for your wishes!
I only need more excuses to hold and hug her – Mom is complaining that I am spoiling her by holding her all the time! If I had my way, I would hold her all day, … and night!
Hearty congrats M&A
What a cute li’l li’l M
Arun Says:
Thank you Shantanu! She is indeed the apple of our eyes!
She is a princess! How lucky are you? M looks like a very proud mommy, good for her and good for you. You guys are great!
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More siblings to join your princess? My blessings to Meera!
From Arun:
Thank you for your auspicious blessings Asha!
and yes, M is super thrilled, but also tired! This li’l m is quite a handful! and is going to be a terror! :-O
More siblings? At first we never thought we wanted kids; but with li’l m our thoughts have changed! Also, we saw soooo many kids at the ashram in need of families! In a couple of years, we may pick another child – by the grace of God!
But for now, we are enjoying this bundle of joy – that is li’l m!
Hey congrats to you both… so looks cute
.How old is she? Waiting to see the snap of a complete family
Arun Says:
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Ha hA! You asked the key question!
A few days ago we celebrated her first birthday!
A Meera picture bonanza is coming soon!
Thank you for your wishes!
Congratulations to you and your wife. your baby is adorable!
Arun Says:
Heh! Thank you Hyacie! We are completely bowled over by this little bundle!
Oh Joy!
she is so adorable!
My hearty congratulations to u!!!
Arun Says:
Thank you Kunwar! Appreciate you stopping by to comment!
She brings so much joy – I can’t even express it!
Thank you Viji:
She is indeed amazing and it would be a treat to be called as Meera’s parents!
and Yes! life altering decision and we gladly yielded!
Thank you again!
Congratulations proud parents of Meera (Thats the tag you would go by mostly from now on
). I am VERY happy for you both. You are just in for a royal treat and Meera looks adorable. May your family be blessed with the very best.
Viji
God Bless You, Your Family and the Little Darling in your life.
Arun Says:
Many Thanks for your wishes!
Thank you Sonu!
as you can imagine, we are super thrilled that this little bundle has come into our home! and we always wanted a “li’l m!”
She is certainly the subject of all my pics these days! So you will see more of li’l m!
Thank you!
Congratulations to you and M!!!Bravo Arun.
You did a great work!
First I was perplexed to read tht name…”Meera Arun Shanbhag” of tht lil angel…???
Both pics are so sweet and especially with M. Feeling so happy. Waiting for a beautiful pic of father and ur lil. 
Take care.
Sonu
wow! She’s so cute…
Congrats to you guys.
From Arun:
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Thank you Praveen for your wishes!
We are thrilled with lil M!
Thank you Karthi!
yes, M (big M) is super thrilled, but does occasionally complain about the typical mommy stuff! Like i don’t help ‘enough’ with changing diapers, and such trivial things!
Father-daughter pic is in the works
What a sweet baby girl
Congratulations Arun!!
Lil’ Ms. Sunshine & the mommy look so happy together. Looking forward to a father-daughter pic..