Rendezvous at Sunrise: Delhi Day 50

So it seems my Scarlett is taking this "recapture the magic" theme pretty seriously. With it being her 2 month birthday tomorrow, I told her we could do whatever she wanted on "her" day, today. (Since Scarlett can't visit the NICU I have to alternate between "Scarlett" and "Hayden" days.)

I'm thinking she's going to suggest pool then mall, or maybe mall then pool-- now that would really shake things up a bit-- but no, instead she says to me, "Mummy (remember, she thinks she's British), I think I'd fancy seeing the Taj Mahal at sunrise."

Wait, what? Now the museum in a mall isn't even good enough? This girl wants to visit the Taj Mahal? At sunrise?

Truthfully, I'm a bit wary of what she's going to ask for once it comes time to start celebrating her life in years.

And because I know what spoiling a child can do to their psyche, I say to my girl, in my best stern no-nonsense parent voice, "Scarlett, beautiful... you can have whatever you want. What time would you like to leave?"

So it was settled. I consulted with our driver, Rahul, regarding the best time to leave, and meanwhile, the nurses began preparing the World's Naughtiest Mummy Award to give to me upon my return. First a party and now the Taj? Next thing you know, I'll be putting the babies on an 18 hour international flight. Crazy American lady.

So Rahul asked if I thought I could be up and ready by 3 a.m. Really?!? Up and ready at 3 a.m.? It's what new mommies do best! Heck, make it 2:45!

Which we did. We met up with Gaelyn's friend who was making the trip with us, and we all piled into Rahul's massive well air conditioned new-parent mobile, making it to the Taj in a record 3 hours. A real feat, given the amount of excess luggage Scarlett insisted on bringing.

The view as we arrived just shy of 6 a.m. was breathtaking. (Look closely, and you can see the outline of the Taj on the horizon.)

Rahul stopped to pick up a guide who escorted us around the site. Normally, I'm not a fan of guides, however, seeing as we were two young women with a baby, it was certainly nice to have him along. Plus, he knew all the fun touristy photo spots and tricks.

The actual time spent on location wasn't long-- maybe an hour and a half at most. I declined to tour the inside, as it would have involved climbing steep, railing-less stairs in slippery shoe covers... with a baby. (Anyone familiar with my level of coordination is nodding yes, this was a good decision .)

Scarlett seems to have enjoyed it as well. Don't be fooled by the pictures, like a true Brit, she rarely expresses her enthusiasm.

On our way to the Taj

At the Taj

On our way home from the Taj

A few sites on the way home...

As I mentioned, tomorrow is the twins' 2 month birthday. I'll be going to see Master Hayden midday. As of yesterday, he had returned to C-Pap, but his CRP had decreased which means he is not suffering from an infection. Let's hope that tomorrow he gives us a reason to celebrate... then again just seeing him will be reason enough!