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HairStory-Post 21

June 21, 2010

Aadi loves her hair..but hates brushing it.Her hair is so soft,silky and long,that when she is sitting in our laps,we can’t help but touch it.And she hates it.. “Don’t play with my hair!”,she screams.I have to admit here,a little sheepishly…that I was the same..I was vain about my hair!!and since it was silky soft too,all my friends wanted to touch it..and I hated it..:D So,anyway,this is not about me..its about the star of the blog,the little Diva 🙂 Speaking of her hair..I am getting tired of our hair combing battles every day!I just have to pick up the hair brush and she starts crying..the brush touches her hair and she screams. So,everyday I threaten her that I will get her hair cut[P.S. now I understand,why I always had short hair growing up] But the fact is I LOVE her long hair and don’t have it in me to cut it..but seriously…sometimes,I feel,I should just get it cut,so that we can avoid,atleast one of our battles.

I leave you with some pics of the gorgeous hair..but before scrolling down,don’t forget to touch wood!

Here’s Ms.Aadya kissing her Maamu –October 2009

This is at Shanghai airport,December 2009-I dared and cut her hair,before coming back to Melbourne

And this was taken today,DH came home early and the little princess was kissing her Dad happily!(6 months and its already longer than what it was before the cut!!) Come on,Knock on the wood,NOW!

So what do think-Cut it or Keep it??
Tales from the bedroom…

June 20, 2010

Tonight,I couldn’t think of anything interesting to write about.I went through my photo albums to see,if I could post something interesting..then,I went into the blog archives to see what we were doing at this time,last year.I found this post and I thought..wow..this is perfect..I know what I want to write about.
Last year at this time,we had managed to move Aadi out to her room.I turned the study into her room,simply because it is across the hall from our room..It worked for a while..and then she came back to our bed.We tried again..she would sleep in her bed for some days and then move back into ours..And then the India trip happenned and she just moved back in our bed,like permanently.
So,this time,instead of moving her out,we moved her into our room..actually,we moved her bed in our room..and everyone was excited..She slept in her bed for 3 nights..we were happy..patted each other’s backs..and then..the next day,she crept in our bed..and again..and again.
And…..
Now…..
DH has moved to that bed and She sleeps with ME on the big bed!!!*rolling eyes*
And when she wakes up and finds me on DH’s side or him sleeping next to me..the brat demands,”aap dono kya kar rahe ho?”[What are you guys doing?] OR “papa why did you come to our bed..come on,be a big boy and go sleep on your bed”.
The baby sister..ummm I dont think she is going to get here anytime soon!!:P
Life in One Word-Post 19

June 19, 2010

Monika flicked it from Swaram..And I flicked it from Mon..but as they say,All is fair in NaBloPoMo
Where is your cell phone? – Kitchen
Your hair? – uncombed

Your mother? – perfect

Your father? – adorable

Your favorite food? – Rajma chawal

Your dream last night? – impossible

Your favorite drink? – Fanta

Your dream/goal? – prosperous

What room are you in? – bedroom

Your hobby? – crafts

Your fear? – handicap

Where do you want to be in 6 years? – Settled

Where were you last night? – Home

Something that you aren’t? – Calculating

Muffins? – baked

Wish list item? – HOUSE

Where did you grow up? – India

Last thing you did? – baking

What are you wearing? – Clothes

Your TV? – ON

Your pets? – One

Friends? – Lots

Your life? – Busy

Your mood? – Rested

Missing someone? – Sister

Vehicle? – Wanted
Something you’re not wearing? – Ear-rings

Your favorite store? – Ross

Your favorite color? – Blue
When was the last time you laughed? – Today

Last time you cried? – Dunno

Your best friend? – Books
One place that you go to over and over? – Library

One person who emails me regularly? – Dad

One person who calls me regularly? – Dad
Favorite place to eat? – Maayka [Parent’s place ]
Broccoli Cheddar Soup

June 18, 2010

The name itself is enough to make me salivate. I first tasted this soup in Dallas at our local Quizno’s and it immediately moved up in my list of soups.I tasted it again at Subway and also in some cafes.I attempted making this from soup mixes and i t tasted fine.Today,when I am sick at home,I felt like having this ..I wanted the same taste!! Yes,I am crazy like that..
Anyway,I found this recipe but,didn’t have everything at home..So,I innovated..(umm whats new? )

You like?? Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients:

2 tsp butter
1 small onion diced
1/2 clove garlic,fine chopped,
3/4 cup broccoli,chopped fine
1&1/4 cup milk
2 cups water
3 tbsp whole wheat flour
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Melt butter in a pot,add onion and fry till softened.Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.Stir in the broccoli and add salt,as per taste.Add the water and bring it to boil,till the broccoli,turns tender.
In a bowl,whisk the flour into the milk.Stir into the soup,stirring intermittently.When the soup starts to bubble,lower the flame and stir in the cheese.At this point,check the salt and add some,if required.Add the pepper.

This is a very good meal,even for little ones,though you might want to run it through the blender to mash the vegetable bits..for early solid eaters:D

Ms.Aadya used to love this soup,when she was a baby..I was worried,if she will eat it now.And it turns out,she loved it! Yayyy I am soo happy.