Do you know what I am currently lusting after?
A slow cooker like this one
I have been looking at recipes and drooling at the possibilities *drool* Slow cooked butter chicken…
Slow cooked Rajma curry
Chicken stew….
Potato- Cauliflower curry( good old fashioned gobhi- Aaloo)
*drool drool drool*

And this my dear friends is the the 100th post on this blog!

I fell asleep,with the iPad in bed…last nite I went to bed with interesting bed- mates!!! My iPad,my kindle and my phone for the alarm and my sweetness, Babychino!

SD and I have decided to divide and rule! Rule what? You ask… Our house..which has been taken over by the girls…do you know how long it has been since him or I slept flat on our back or tummy for the whole night?? Lol! I don’t even remember!! We bring Babychino to our bed sometime around 1 or so, because that’s when her dream feeds begin..and Babushka creeps in sometime after that… And then, they both spread out on the bed and we are like two safety- rails on the side!!!

So for now, SD n Babs have moved to the guest room and BabyC and I in the master…..  Sigh…the things you do for sleep….er … Your children:)

O.M.G.  My Babychino is standing! She had been trying to let go off both hands for the last few days and she did it today-At 9 months and 2 weeks!She’s been cruising along furniture ftoday’s or the last couple weeks, but I can’t explain my excitement today! 

If i was thrilled beyond belief, when it was Babushka’s turn, then this time my happiness has increased ten- folds,just by looking Babushka’s excitement and pride about her sister:) I can’t stress more about the fact that Babychino is more hers than ours!!

There was a mad chaos in the house- 2 parents and 1 sister, cheering on an excited baby…one mother trying toget her to stand again, so we could take pictures, this time-  trying to click pictures with the camera- one super- excited big sister clicking away furiously with mummy’s phone…. Gosh…i can still see the scene in my mind’s eye.. And Love  it!

I will try to post a picture soon…I still dunno how to upload pics from the iPad. 

This, by the way, is post 8, day 8!

Yippee it was Saturday- my workday! Today was pretty tame compared to last week. I came home and then we had to go for a 1st birthday party-it was fun for the older kids and too noisy for the little ones. The birthday girl spent most of her time on her mum’s hip and babychino’s preferred perch was SD’s shoulder!

Tomorrow is another long day-a birthday party ,swimming,eye appointments and may be a visit to the dr if I am still not feeling better. Oh! I forgot to tell you,my contact lenses gave my eyes a very bad reaction and I was in a bad shape for a couple of weeks-they are still very sensitive to light but at least,I can see and it doesn’tI feel like I m looking through a foggy glass. 

Thats all for now, I am going to call it an early night:)

Have a good weekend everyone:)

This week sure has gone by quickly…today was a nice day in the sense that I got to rest till afternoon,because SD was working from home,so took a nap with Babychino and woke up feeling better. 

Babushka started tennis at school today- it was so cute,watching her run around with the heavy racquet.after tennis,we headed to the shops to buy birthday presents.its the third week in a row when we have birthday parties to attend on both the days of the weekend!

Watching a movie now- Ghost Protocol – babushka snuggled next to SD, Babychino sleeping and the highlight of my day has been tackling the laundry- last load of washing is in and another lot in the dryer- I wish the laundry got done itself…wishful thinking, yeah?

Anyway, have a nice weekend everyone!

Hello World:)
This is my attempt to get back to regular blogging..with the thousand things that I want to do everyday…God help me..:)
Yesterday morning,the girls woke up early and there was time for a little play before school.SD was getting ready for work and I was packing the lunches and I had to stop and look because it was extremely quiet.And when the house is quiet..its a good idea to check on the kids:)
The sight that I saw was cute and funny..Let me show you…

The girls were playing quietly..BUT Babychino was playing with Babushka’s toy kitchen(5+ toy!) and Babushka was happily playing with Babychino’s activity cube!!!!

A brilliant start to the day,isn’t it?:)

We are right at the end of April and I still haven’t posted about the gifts I made for the March Birthday girls.

March was a really busy month for me..I started work and spent a few days during the week training and getting used to new pace of life.Then my dad was visiting and it was Ms.Aadya’s 5th birthday..and that girl has a mind of her own and it is full of ideas and she wants everything just right!!!Anyway,more about her birthday later..first let me show you somethings I made for my crafty friends in the Birthday Swap.Here you go:)
This is the first project that I finished..

The pattern is from Ravelry-here
I love the way the colors are playing with each other.I reduced a few rows from the original pattern.

The next project is what I fondly call the ‘Watermelon Coasters’


Another pattern from Ravelery-here
There was one more birthday in March and the project that I made for that birthday girl,needs a post of its own..simply because its a fusion of old and new crafts for me:)
Watch this space for more …
Sending you lots of crafty dust..

This is what Babushka’s birthday cake looked like to begin with.It was my first time using fondant..but I loved the neat elegant effect it gave the cake.

But since it was a painting party,I decided to be really really brave and let her use some food colors and food color texters on it.

This is what it looked like then..it was so much fun..I joined in too!!LOL!

Even the candles were all colorful and so was the birthday girl’s shirt!

And finally the inside of the cake:) 

I was so nervous when the cake was being cut.. but when I saw this slice..it was all worth it.. staying awake till 3 am,baking multiple layers.
At the end of the party,Babushka told me,it was the best party ever and that I was the best mom in the whole wide world!!LOL! well what can I say..I try!:D

Last month was something of a milestone month..:) For starters,I started working.I got a job in the local toy library…to run the weekend session.Its like a dream come true.I have to work for a couple of hours on the weekend.The best part is I don’t have leave my babies with any outsider.And SD gets to spend one-on-one time with the girls and best of all I get to get dressed,go out,feel all grown up-meet new people! Win-win! It still feels surreal to me!
Next up-Babychino is getting so so exoressive..she is constantly babbling,crawling around and showing her happiness and discomfort very clearly. She has a temper..boy!she does. She is still having trouble gaining weight.. but now I am not stressed..I was stressed about that for a while.. but I realised that every baby is different and this one is too ACTIVE to gain any weight!
And my Babushka turned 5! Can you believe it?My first born is 5 now. She really tests my patience somedays.. everyday.. but she makes up for it by saying extra special things and giving me extra extra cuddles…We had a painting party for her..and that was so much fun..I even let her decorate her own cake.I made a 6 layer rainbow colors cake and covered it with white fondant..and then let her decorate it with food color textas and liquid food color..super fun!The cake was just perfect for our painting party..and much appreciated by all.
And last but not the least,my dad is visiting us..I met him after 1.5 yrs and I am so happy he is here.I have been driving him around and he’s been feeling so proud of me:)
All these years,he has been one of the people telling me to do ‘something with my life’ instead of just’staying home’ but this time, he said,’you do way too much’… and can I just tell you,how happy that makes me.
And while we are on the topic of being happy..let me share one more happy news..I have now lost 10 kgs since the 1st of Janurary 2012… I still have a long way to go for my ideal weight..but,I am happy…
SD has excess leave and will be home for the next couple weeks..I hope to blog more..and I hope we don’t drive each other mad…!
Wish you all a very happy Easter and hope to see you all more in this space and yours!
Much love,
Suburban Mumma!

Dearest Aadya,

Happy Birthday! You are 5 today! I find it hard to believe that my first baby is now jumping around telling everyone that its my birthday today..I am 5 now.

You are the sweetest,brattiest 5 yo I know..and I love you for all your sweet brattiness! Because you are mine..all mine.Sometimes you test my patience and then I get mad and yell at you!but absolutely no-one else allowed to yell at you..not even your Papa.. And it makes him mad that I always spring to your defence…but I am your mom and its my job to watch out for you..I cant help myself.

You are such a good big sister…I know this year has been hard for you..you have had to share your parents.. you have had to give up your privileged place next to mumma  to your little sister.. I am amazed how understanding you are..You slip aside and make room for your sister,when I bring her into bed,when you are next to me..And it breaks my heart when sometimes you insist on being the only one next to me..after all you are just a little girl and right next to me,snuggled up tight is where you belong!

You are getting closer to your Papa than you were all these years and I love watching you both together. You cuddle him,look for his approval and generally want to make him happy. You even go out alone with him.I love how you have serious conversations with him and snuggle up with him,when I am putting your sister to sleep.

You started school this year and you are one of the younger ones in your class.. we had a few tough days,where your teacher had to have a ‘chat’ with me ..but nothing that can’t be fixed. You are loving school and look forward to going everyday,

Some of the kids have been teasing you about your handwriting and you come home and practice on your own..because you want to  get better..when did you grow up so much…?My sweetheart..you are perfect.. but I love it that you don’t want to stop till you haven’t perfected everything.

You have an opinion about everything..what you want to eat,what you want to wear, where you want to go.. which words are right and which are wrong.You wanted to go out for a family date for your birthday this year..and as for your birthday party, you wanted to have an arty crafty party..we had a Painting party for you.. I even let you decorate you own cake.And wow!you did such a good job.. And proudly told everyone,how you helped mummy decorate your cake.

After the party, when I asked you if it was a good party,you told me….’it was the best party in the whole world’…Mumma is happy.. 🙂

Here are some messages that were written for you by your dad, masi and finally me:

This is what Papa wrote:Happy Birthday Aadya Pillai;you turn 5 years today.Needless to say we have enjoyed every moment with you.Happy 5th Birthday!!!!!!!! 

And here’s what Masi wrote:

5 yrs back dis day my life changed n its been beautiful more beautiful, meaningful, eventful, full of love n lovely moments and everyday is a special one as soon as d word Tukulu ring into my ears.. Yes that’s d name I got wen I promoted from being just d baby sis of Di to Masi of my princess.. 

Princess – tats wat im suppose to call her, no other names taken or accepted not even Aadya frm Tukulu for sure.. My darling princess u mean d world to me.. my heart beats faster everytime u hug me, iam all refreshed everytime u kiss me.. ur innocent n mischievous smile says u hv won anything dat u want frm me n Im game for many more such lovely moments in life just for u …

U make my life complete n today on ur birthday Tuku Masi wants to tell u … thanks for coming to me, being such an imp part of my life, I love u veryyyy muchhh very very muchhh .. d only person I love more than myself.. Happy Birthday Princess !!! Wish u all d happiness n choicest wishes throughout ur life

Dis is not complete till I thank Trishna Di n Sanjyot Jiju for giving me world’s most precious and priceless gift … I knw I cannot thank u guys enuf .. love u all veryyyy much n missing u all

And finally,this is my message for you:

5 years back,I insisted on walking to the OT myself…I knew my life was going to change -I just didn’t know that it was going to be simplest of tasks..because,after that short walk..life has been one amazing roller-coaster of emotions,engulfing love and sometimes frustration too..Before you came along, I couldn’t imagine loving anyone as much as or as completely as I love you,Ms.Aadya.. you changed my world and me in such a way that you became my world..Love you always and forever.. Big hugs and cuddles..and more cuddles…

Love you always baby.. lots and lots..

Mumma!