Today,Aadi was looking at pictures on my phone.Pictures of a few month old Nanhi,videos of the sisters together and she giggled at her 4 yo self. As I looked at the pictures with her,I noticed how much she’s grown in the last year.I mean,the changes in Nanhi,from baby to toddler are so prominent..but those pictures were a reminder of the difference between a 4.5 yo and 5.5 yo..:) 

And then half way through the pictures,her eyes started watering..When I asked her what was wrong,she said,she missed those days… She missed her little sister like that..All I could do was say Awww and hug her close. For didn’t I just have a similar feeling just a minutes ago..  Babies grow up so fast..but their big sisters grow up even faster.. another 2 months and my baby will be 6.She talks like a grown up,sometimes like a teenager*cringe* ,she plays with her sister,she teaches her father tricks to crack levels on iPad games,she pats me gently on the head to wake me up,instead of prying my eyes open.Heck,she even said,”sorry” when she opened the bathroom door,when I was inside and closed it right away..instead of coming inside and whining to use the same bathroom..and as I wonder,when or how did she grow up so quickly..she looks at her baby-sister fondly and says..”Awww..look mumma,isn’t she cute?But why does she have to grow up …why can’t she still be little?”
*Sigh* if I had it my way,I would just keep bricks on their head,freeze them in a time wrap and never let them grow up.. But,I know,its not possible..so I’ll just giggle with them and cuddle them and hold them closer..and keep thinking..”Why can’t she still be little?”

 

I spent most of the week before Xmas 2012 frantically crochetting bookmarks-I think I must have at least 8 bookmarks..I didn’t have time to take pictures of all of them..here are the ones,that I did manage to take pictures of:
This is the one for Aadi’s teacher :

I whipped up two more of these,when the girls were in the shower

And this is my favorite-Twin Angel Bookmark for a very special friend,who has twin angels in Heaven.I loved the finish of this one..I think it turned out so beautiful because of the person it was made for and my love for her! It made me so happy to see her face break into the widest smile ever,when she saw it.

My hands have been busy crafting over the last month or so,but I didn’t have a chance to take pictures..So,I’ll have to wait till I get the pictures from the recipients.

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog.

Here’s an excerpt:

600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 12,000 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of Mt. Everest viewed this blog, it would have taken 20 years to get that many views.

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Ohh 2012…I can’t let you sneak out,without a formal goodbye:) You’ve been so good to me.   Before 2011 left,she showed me that looks can be deceptive and showed me the true colors of people I considered friends..

You gave me the strength to brush off negativity and see people for who they are. You showed me that nothing is more important than my own self-respect.

You stood by my side,as we crossed to major milestones- my babies turned 5 and 1..oh 2012,you will always be special..because your arrival meant that my baby girls growing up..My first started school..My second,took her first steps and said her first words. When we were ready to welcome you in,my second was a wee one,who was not the least bit interested in the world..When we went to watch the fireworks,last year..she was in a trance..ready to drift off.Today,she sat up in her pram,licked her icecream and said “wow” when the fireworks lit up the sky.

You gave me so many new friends..not the fair-weathered kind..but the ones who I can actually rely on! The ones that I can call up when I get stuck..the ones who’ll help me in a heart-beat,without expecting anything in return..So,THANK you for that!

You gave me a job and even more friends..some very special ones too. The job brought back the “ME” into me..Its so easy to slip into the wife and mum shoes..I had forgotten that I could go out on my own..When I went in for the interview..it felt so weird..to walk-in with a normal handbag*gasp* and not a diaper bag! When I went to work the first time.. I kept checking my outfit ,because it felt so incomplete …then I realized what was missing was the pram. Its so nice to be able to dress up and have adult conversations..:) I love my job..and I THANK you for it!

You were the year,when I lost the most weight in the longest time.. over 15kgs..and still going strong..You will be special for that reason too..ALWAYS!

And just before you stepped out the door,you gave us our new car!

You were a good year.. you really were! This is the first time that I am saying good-bye to any year,with such a heavy heart! I’ll always miss you..Thank you for giving me so much-love,confidence,good-luck…Thank you!!

Welcome 2013… You have some very big shoes to step in.. looking forward to an even nicer year!! 

Happyyyyyyyyyyyy NEW YEAR to my lovely readers!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sorry I disappeared..Life suddenly got busy-with Christmas …and my energy levels are at all time low.But,I had to come and wish you all a very merry Christmas and a Happy New year!

I will try and blog again,before the year ends.. but if I can’t..I just wanted to say Thank you to all of you,who took the time to read and comment.Thank you for all your lovely words and encouragement.

ILs are arriving tomorrow morning..it was a very last minute trip..and we didn’t tell Ms.Aadya about the trip..so it will be a big surprise for her! 

Santa was really kind to my girls this year-he brought them most of the things on their lists and more- Aadi got Roller skates with Helmet n knee pads and Barbie and the PopStar movie. Anan got a Pram and kids iPad and Alvin and the chipmunk movie.And we got them little somethings too..Ponies for Aadi,a Guitar for Anan..Oh and how could I forget..Santa also brought the girls a nice shaded wading pool,to stay cool in the warmer months. 

I’ll be back soon…till then be good,be safe and be Merry 🙂

 

 

I still haven’t gotten started on our Teacher’s gift..but I thought I’ll share some gift ideas here..

There are some great gift ideas here

Who doesn’t like hand-sanitisers,and specially when it comes in this specially designed dispenser? Details here

This is so far my favorite..I think because we have a summery Christmas..
http://www.therachelberryblog.com/2008/06/teacher-thank-you-gifts.html

For details,go here

At this stage,I am thinking of putting together a hamper with wine,bubbles,chocolates,candles and lotion.. I’ll only know for sure,when I go shopping!
The good thing is I have finished shopping for the special subject teachers..boxes of chocolate!That was easy:)

I would love to hear your gift ideas..:)

My munchkins always ready for some art and craft…this was in between a shopping trip!

Whatever didi does,Nanhi has to do it!They sat and quietly colored in pictures for a good 15 minutes…If only SD was around..ohh the possibilities..I could’ve tried on so many clothes!!LOL!
Calling it a night now..have had a long day..sorry I haven’t been able to visit your blogs..I’ll be over soon…I promise.

Just a photo post today..I have so much to say,yet,so tired today.So,here’s a pic of my sunshines.They were peacefully sharing the iPad,while they waited for dinner. It was one of those rare occasions when there was no screaming or crying,just playing nicely..both of them were playing some balloon popping game first and then Temple Run and I even heard occasional chuckles..:)I leave you with a picture..I’ll back with my words,tomorrow:)

Harry Potter has major fan following in the Sunshine household.Both SD and I were big fans and then along came Aadya and by the time she was 4,she had watched all of the movies in the Harry Potter series. And literally,in the last 16 months since Nanhi’s birth and even through my pregnancy,a HP movie was enough to cheer her up.
Tonight,I don’t have to cook..I put together a goat curry in the slow cooker and for some reason I am in the weekend mood.So,we planned a movie night in..and obviously the movie of choice was HP!
The girls are snuggled up on the couch with their drinks,Mango Tang.Nanhi called me to sit next to her and she is squeezed in between me and her didi and time there is a loud sound,she startles,then looks at me for assurance and then goes back to the movie!
I think she just might be the the youngest Harry Potter fan!
Any other Harry Potter fans here?Show of hands,please!!

I am having one of those lazy kind of days today. SD had some work so he dropped Aadi at school and I could just stay in my PJs.After SD came back,we had chai and brekky and then I  had to go in to finish some of my work.But,it being a non-operative day,I could go in my Pjs  trackies …So I went in finished the work and now,just lazying around.Nanhi is taking a nap,so is SD-he is officially off work now,until early next year! 

I can use the time to cook,after all I have a whole lot dishes that I could cook after my big grocery run..but I just couldn’t be bothered. But,the meals are not going to cook themselves..So…I  M.U.S.T get up! LOL!

I am loving these daily posts-Instead of having a silent dialogue with myself,I can put it out here,not really best-seller material..but really what else would you expect on a personal blog?:P 

In other news,I have been going crazy on Pinterest looking for the perfect present for Aadi’s teacher..Sometimes I feel,I love her more than Aadi does!LOL! And she has worked so hard with Aadya this year,I really want to show her how much we all appreciate her. I mean seriously,if Aadya eats her school meals today,all the credit goes to Mrs.W.

Check this out,loads of ideas for DIY presents here 🙂
And now I should step away from the laptop and start cooking..:)