Janamashtami Poem Translation. Miracle of Birth, Brought up by unknown mother, Naughtiness Innocence, Won over the love of one and all. Troubling mama, Then loving with words, Scaring her with antics, Reaching heights in childhood. Lifting Govardhan mountain easily, Dancing on the head of Kaliya the snake, Always treating troubles as a game, Defeating even demons with a smile. Teasing…
Yesteryears’ Rakhi
One day after school, ten pampered years after My birth my mom asked me how I would like to have a sibling? I believe her exact words were ” Would you like ma to get a baby for you ? ” I think my response was quite positive for she cheerily went on to announce that we will in fact…
The pillows
Each of us dreams of having that space which is totally our own, that meets our every need and is unique to our taste. With that in mind, I added a few little decorative pillows to our living room. I imagined this little nook where anyone would feel cozy enough to unwind. Sites were browsed, a color pallet was chosen…
Milestones Lost
On his return from out of town, husband kept pondering of some drastic change that had occurred in our three and half year old son. We could come up with no answer till the moment the bulb above my head lit up with the memory of last weekend, ie 13th July when we had come home from a picnic and…
A New Reality
Change is scary. We deny it, fear it, defy it. And in the end, we accept it. Happily. The situation molds us to it’s convenience. Are we in control at all or are we strung up into the hands of time, changing with it. When I was expecting and miserable, my three year old adapted automatically. A boy who couldn’t…
She’s Here.
It’s the scariest thing in the world, when you first look at the bundle of arms and legs that they hand you. Is everything okay? Is everything where it should be and is it working? As I lay paralyzed from the chest down, I counted my breaths till I heard her cry. The tears rolled down when that sweet voice…
Pink or Blue …
Since I can remember, I always wanted a girl. I was an only daughter for 10 years. I loved being a girl. Flowing dresses, dolls, bonding with mummy, being pampered, dancing with flair, jewelry and everything girlie. And then I had a brother, who in my eyes is more my kiddo than bro so I pretty much wanted the same…
Potty Training at 25
Of course, it’s not 25 years but months! Like most first time mothers I waited for my little one to show signs of being ready according to online checklists. Finally I just got tired waiting. Also, ( I admit sheepishly ) my son’s playschool required him to be in training diapers by the time he started school. So the procrastination…
Clutter – the Daily Battle
” Don’t throw that out. You never know when you may need it. ” Is that the voice of my conscience being thrifty or my mother being from a generation that well, kept everything ? I grew up on a house where everything should be either saved, recycled or stored away. It wasn’t hoarding exactly (as some would argue) but…
Stuffed Boat Recipe
Stuffed peppers are a staple in our household. There is so much you can do with them. Make a meal of them or a side dish with a main course. I personally love these potato/cheese filled ones as they can be had as appetizer, main dish or as a side with a main course and they go with practically everything.…