Sanju, then and now

Then...
His head was just slightly bigger than our fist
Now...
He is all grown up into a 8 month old... not a baby, not yet a toddler

Then...
Milk feeds was enough to keep us on our feet all day
Now...
Solid feeding takes 2 persons, one to carry him and another to distract him while putting the food in his mouth

Then...
A short trip to the restaurant, and we could put him in his stroller while he looks at us eating, dozing off with boredom
Now...
A short trip to the restaurant, we'll gladly ask for high chair, keep him there for 5 minutes, moves his hands about, and starts crying once bored. Hubby will carry him, try to soothe him down, and attempt to put him back onto the high chair once the food arrives, only to get protest crying again.. end up both of us will take turns to eat dinner...

Then...
Weekly planning required to ensure enough milk supply at home and babysitter's
Now...
Weekly planning for solid feedings... to buy & prepare purees of vegetables and fruits

Then...
Read lotsa pregnancy books & websites to prepare myself for the baby
Now...
Read lotsa baby books & websites to keep up with baby developments and needs

Then...
Just lie him on the bed or cot and let him play by himself
Now...
He starts crying if he sees no one in sight

Then...
You could carry this little angel and play with him peacefully
Now...
You can't carry this little angel without him attempting to pull your hair, earrings & blouse, and did I mention, he attempts to jump onto another favourite person in sight

Then...
I was careful when co-sleeping with him, not to accidentally put my hands or legs on him
Now...
I am still careful, but from him. He kicks, punches and turns about in his sleep. One moment he is there, another moment he is here. I need to keep my limbs uninjured.

Then...
His cry would send both of us berserk, trying to fulfill his needs
Now...
Well, it is the same, whether it is 2pm or 2am, we are at his service all the time, some things never change!