I had to have a stern talk with Babushka,at school! I am very proud of myself,that I didn’t fly off the top..and scream..But,I was very stern and rude-it had to be done. 

Every morning after I park the car,I have to bring out Babychino’s Pram and fix the wind-cover etc..and then we start walking to school.But Babushka hates walking briskly and she has her big bag too..and I feel bad rushing her.So,I told her a few days back,that she could start walking slowly -NOT Run,but walk slowly and I will catch up once Babychino is in her pram. 

The first day,she ran off..when she saw her friend walking with her mom.I told her nicely,dont do that again and she said,ok mumma.

The next time,she didnt..the day after again the same thing.After that,I told her she wasnt allowed to walk off.This morning,it was just beginning to drizzle,so she asked me again,if she could start walking.I said ‘yes,slowly’ and she did and the next thing I know is she started RUNNING!I called out to her and she didn’t  couldn’t hear..I didnt even bother strapping Babychino in,locked the car and started walking,as fast as I could with the pram..She had seen her friend and was running to catch up with them.The friend’s mom saw me and waved..and all three of them continued walking..I know,she was walking with a grown-up..but It just made me very angry today.She has to learn to follow instructions…that its for her own safety..I followed them to her class and then told her teacher that I need to talk to Babushka..and had ‘the chat’ in the corner..after we finished,she just sulked and went inside,without goodbye..I followed her in and cuddled and said,she was the one who did the wrong thing and that mumma just wants her to be safe,that’s why I make sure,I drop/pick her every single day.

I was really touched that two of the parents,saw that something was up and offered to wait with Babychino while I talked to Babushka..And I was amazed at the other mother,the one that she walked with-she slipped out the other door,when she saw us talking!Oh Well!It takes all kinds to make this world..I just hope,my talking-to today works with the Babushka! Not very happy about yelling at her..:(

What would you do,if you were in my shoes,this morning?

Yayy! 3rd weigh-in of this round and I am happy happy today.. Lost a total of 1 kg since last wednesday… Clean eating pays!!

Speaking of clean eating,this weekend I told Babushka that no more Junk food..and especially not Mc.Donald’s food. And then as luck would have it..someone from her class invited her to a party..at..Mc.Donald’s.So,this little Diva,came home and told me..” I know,I am not allowed to eat at Maccas,Mum..but I can still go and play in the outside play area..”I said,why dont you go and play in the park..and then out came the invitation.

I had to keep a straight face..very difficult that was..but I told her,it was fine..she was allowed to eat there,when she was invited to a party.

BTW,I saw this today and its so me…

It would not be an exaggeration,if I said that my life was turned upside down by cancer.My mom was diagnosed with cancer when I was 14 and my sister just about 11 and since then,life changed.My parents tried their best to keep life as normal as possible..but my mom lost the battle,2 years later,just a month after her 40th birthday.
I’d be lying if I said,I am over the loss..Not a day goes by,when I don’t think of her..Not a day goes by,when I don’t wish,she was here to see my girls and the babies,my sister will have one day..I wish she had met my lovely husband and come to spend a few days in my little home..But,I have learned to remember her with a smile and I feel so fortunate that she introduced me to the fantastic world of crafting.
Naturally,when Mary Anne asked for contributions for Small Hands Creating Hope Project,I had to jump on board.Thank you,Shruti,for writing about this project and pointing me to Mary Anne’s blog.
Here are our contributions:

Welcome to the Small Hands Creating Hope project! I am so excited to be a part of this exciting fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, together with an incredibly talented group of bloggers who focus on fun, creative, and education activities for kids! Each of us has worked with our children or students to create a craft that could be made by or for someone facing cancer. The projects in this book are stunning, and several include tutorials so that you can recreate the crafts at home with your own children or students!

Our projects have been compiled into an ebook, which we are sending out to anyone who donates at least $15 to the American Cancer society. An email with the download link, as well as a second link that allows you to purchase a hard copy of the book at production cost will be sent once we receive your donation. This button will take you directly to the American Cancer Society’s donation page:

If you donate but do not receive this email for any reason, or if you have trouble with the download, email smallhandsproject at gmail dot com.

MaryAnne at Mama Smiles compiled this book as a way of celebrating thirty years of cancer survivorship! We are hoping to raise $3000 by July 4th, and we are running a blog hop from May 14th until July 4th to celebrate and raise funds so that, in the future, thirty years of cancer survivorship will be the norm, not the exception! Learn about each of the bloggers who participated in the book by visiting each blog on their assigned dates – a few bloggers will be running celebratory giveaways, too!

14 May Mama Smiles

15 May Artsy Craftsy Mom and Rainbows Within Reach

16 May B. Inspired, Mama!

17 May Rainy Day Mum and Imagination Soup

18 May Inspiration Laboratories

19 May Experimenting Mom

20 May Outlaw Mom

21 May NurtureStore

22 May Living Montessori Now

23 May Mess for Less

24 May Having Fun at Home and CraftoArt

25 May Mama Mia’s Heart2Heart

26 May Angelique Felix and Sense of Wonder

27 May Sun Hats & Wellie Boots

28 May Duck Duck Octopus

29 May Smiling like Sunshine

30 May Mommy with Selective Memory

31 May One Perfect Day

1 June The Educators’ Spin On It

2 June Kids Stuff World

3 June Rainy Day Mum

4 June Teach Preschool

5 June Dirt and Boogers

6 June Creative Connections for Kids and The Golden Gleam

7 June Montessori Tidbits

8 June Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas

9 June The Iowa Farmer’s Wife

10 June Scribble Doodle and Draw

11 June Learn with Play

12 June Kitchen Counter Chronicles

13 June CRAYON Freckles

14 June Glittering Muffins

15 June Wise Owl Factory

16 June Crafty Maa

18 June Lessons Learnt Journal

20 June Growing a Jeweled Rose

21 June Growing Play

23 June JDaniel4′s Mom

We would love for you to also post the button in your sidebar for the duration of the event, in order to get as much publicity for this event as possible.

Thank you for your support!

As we wait for the grandparents to arrive,the girls busy playing and SD is loading the dishwasher- I just finished cooking…and had to sneak some time to update the blog:)
Hope you are having a good weekend too:)

Yay Babychino is 10 months now…I will write a full update when my laptop starts working..but for now..let me just tell you,that –Babychino is the spunkiest,naughtiest 10 mo on the face of the earth! she throws body flinging tantrums,wags her finger at us,shouts at us for yelling at her sister,pats her sister,when she has a tantrum…she loves poking our eyes and pushing her finger in my mouth,when I put her to sleep.most of all,she loves hugs- tight squishy ones!
So in love with my mischievous 10 mo!

It’s been long since I did one of these post,isn’t it?
Babushka has been home for the last 5 days and I have plenty of material for a post ten posts!
Like the first day,that,I didn’t send her to school- I found her sitting quietly in her room,looking at her class picture- I said,”aww my baby,is missing her class” and she said,”yes..that’s why I am touching everyone’s face and saying,miss you…” umm Ok…
She has asked me every single day,when can she go back to school..my little girl is all grown up 😦

Babychino was screaming,for no apparent reason,I was in the kitchen and in order to distract her started talking to her.
Me:” why are you screaming baby? Mumma is getting scared..can you tell me why are you screaming…blah blah…”
Babychino was quiet and listening to me..
Babushka:”Mumma,she is quiet now and you know she can’t talk,then why are you asking her all these questions..would you like it if I did that to you?” Lol! I had to shut-up after that.

Babushka:”Mumma I have an exciting offer for you..would you like to help me?”
Me: no!
Babs : would you like to help me,Mumma? I am asking again!
Me: no!
Babs: Mumma please come and help me!

SD was eating some cookies..he was sitting on the couch and had no plate..that’s my one pet peeve and he knows it.i saw it…and started nagging him to get up and get a plate.
Babs: It’s ok,Mumma..he is tired..just let him relax and enjoy his cookie in peace…
Me:* jaw on the floor*

Babs: Mumma,can I have some milk please?(after she finished the measly portions in her plate after an hour of serving!)
Me: No,you didn’t eat your dinner properly,so no milk for you..
Babs: but milk is healthy..don’t you want your baby to be big and strong?
Yes! I want her to be big and strong and really who can argue in the face of such logic!
I can hear Babychino stirring,I have to go now…when you finish laughing at my plight, would you be kind enough to leave me a comment:)