15 Marbles

Hey everyone,we are back-much rested and refreshed.My internet connection is off indefinitely-something is wrong with the modem and my hands are itching to blog.I turned to the iPhone and I must say I like it now.hehehe.anything that helps me blog is a good thing.anyway,I came back sick,with a bad ear infection,croaky voice and loss of hearing.I still have trouble hearing and bending my head.it’s not a nice feeling 😦

As far as Aadi is concerned,she is thrilled to be with her dad,follows him around like a puppy,when he is home-only he is allowed to do things for her.She saw him at the airport and she ran to him,hugged and kissed him and kept asking him over n’over -“baba where did u come from?”she has so many stories to tell her dad and has pretend calls with family in bombay.

As for DH,he is enjoying all the attention that is being showered on him by his girls.At the airport,he had eyes only for Aadi and even at home,it was like he was trying to make up for the time we were away.every now and then,I catch him watching her with awe,his expression is the same as it was the day she was born.he keeps saying how much she has grownhow much she has changed.

Oh and in other news,we celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary on the 20th.Nothing fancy-just brunch and a movie at home-what?I was sick & jetlagged,na;)I guess I should stop.hope some of you are still reading

Firstly,I am sorry for not replying to your comments.I have just been lazy..but as I tell my dad and everyone else who bothers to disturb me..”I havent had a break since I got pregnant with Aadya..I deserve all the rest!”
We spent sometime at the ILs,some time travelling and more time at dad’s.Touchwood,Aadi is quiet non-fussy(big Kaala tika) and mixes easily with everyone.She is a little shy at first,but soon starts to warm up to new faces.She remembers almost everyone with their names,which is pretty remarkable,given the fact that she’s meeting most people for the first time.
She is absolutely in love with my cousin..and with my sister and both her grandfathers.I am getting all the rest,getting pampered,getting facials and pedicures and head massages.These are the positives of the holiday.
But,my little baby is missing her dadda.She makes sure,she brings up his name in almost every thing…When we are going for a drive,she tells,her nanu to not drive,because,Baba drives well.She wants to go and sit in her car-seat,she wants Baba to drive..she wants to play with her Dadda and she wants to sleep in her bed…with her dadda on one side and Mamma on the other.She saw him on the webcam and she freaked out.She danced for him,she sang for him..she told him (I don’t know how many times) that I want to come back..Then,we will stay ‘gether..we’ll do tub nai-nai together..we’ll eat ‘gether…everything ‘gether.It broke my heart and it broke his heart..I just want to pack my bags and go back.. But,I know,I wont get this break again.
But,Aadi has been crying a lot lately..she is not very happy..if this continues,I just might prepone my tickets and go back sooner.Sigh…
Haven’t read many blogs lately…hope you all are doing well..
Congrats Mona on Baby H’s arrival.
Congrats Parul on expecting your second bundle of joy.
and Sunita on getting your new domain.

I know this is long overdue..but when there is a wedding in the family,nothing is overdue.We arrived on 23rd,stayed 2 days at the ILs and then headed off to Nasik for the wedding.The next few days were spent in whirlwind shopping trips and attending wedding festivities.Actually it was more of shopping.I arrived 5 days before the wedding..with almost no finery to deck up in.So,my sister took me shopping one day,off to the tailor the other day..and finally in the end..I had to make do with an extra loose kurta,extra loose blouse(which was held in place by a thousand pins!) anyway..I was actually reduced to the status of nanny..The wedding was nice…just lasted all night long.When the guests were meeting the bride(my cousin) and groom,little Aadya danced around on the stage,charming,the new couple,guests,photographers all alike.On the reception day,my always friendly child,was suddenly shy,cranky&clingy…refusing to even let my dad/sis/bro/aunt hold her.Even if I coughed,her hold around my neck tightened!I think she was overwhelmed with the crowd.She did alright during the functions at home.But I guess so many people and the combined tiredness of so many days,all came out on the same day.I spent most of the reception evening,carrying her -alternating from shoulder to hip,watching from the sidelines as everyone danced.The only time,I didn’t miss dancing was when they played the mushy numbers-I missed DH too much then.
Now we are recuperating-Aadi is doing ok..just bored by the sudden slag in activities..me?I have lost my voice..called up Dipali and Kiran and two old friends and croaked into the phone to let them know that I am here!!
Hopefully,I will be able to have a proper conversation with them soon.Tomorrow,shall croak into the phone few more times.
Otherwise,I am just sleeping in most of the time,much to my dad’s chargarin..His idea of a vacation is to wake up at 6.00 and go for a walk..mine is to sleep till I cannot anymore..ohh well..lets see how long my vacation lasts..he has started waking me up,like good old days..standing by the door and calling out my name over and over again..I wake up on the 100th call..ONLY because,I dont want the commotion to wake up Aadi.I miss DH so much then..atleast he lets me sleep in peace!
More news from Nanughar later..
hope you all are doing well..I havent had time to catch up on all my fav blogs..will do that in good time:)
until later..

It was a nice and warm day. Just right for being outdoors.And I think,all that being outdoors,robbed Aadya of her sleep.Or may be it didn’t.The child fights sleeps like no one’s business.Today she whiled away time for nearly 2 hours..I wanted her to sleep,she just kept talking,remembering things that happenned months ago!By the end of it,I was so tired.
Then,my friend S came over and when she was leaving,Aadi asked me very sweetly,if she can go to S maushi’s ghar..S maushi was thrilled and so was Aadya.She quickly kissed me,got in the car,clapped her hands,happily,”I am so excited”.She then,looked at S’s husband and said,”Hi K uncle,I am Aadya,I am happy to see you”.K and S,refused to give our daughter back!
I was coming back home and ran into our neighbours mom.The neighbour just had a baby,a month back and the mom is here to help.I saw the baby awake today,for the first time.My God!She is adorable..she has such alert eyes,already holding her head up..I was holding her,and she was watching my face with really bright eyes..Made me want to have another baby..I so want another baby.I had completely forgotten,how tiny they really are.I so want a little one here..my little girl is all grown up.
She goes over to other peoples houses,stays there happily,while,two adults,sit here,watching a movie that she loves.She happily gobbles up an omlette at her S maushi’s place,while we struggle to down our dinner.And when we go to pick her up,she tells us to go home,she wants to sleep with S maushi& K uncle!And while the father looks on awestruck,the mom,tries the last resort -I will not take you to India..when that didn’t work,I will get another baby.That worked-especially when she realised that the baby will get her things.And being the mean mother I am,I felt happy to see her pout,secure in my knowledge,that only a hug from me,would turn the pout into a smile.But I realise,she is growing up.Life outside is more fun.Seriously,what did we do before she came into our lives?
When I came back to the empty house,after Aadi left with S,I suddenly realised the quiet.The chatter that so fills our house,was missed instantly.You’d think we’d “enjoy” this time alone,what with the India trip coming up and all..And all we wanted to do was finish dinner and bring our baby home.Funny na?
Anyway,in other news,we signed up for Milkman and this morning recieved milk at our doorstep-Milk and freshly baked bread.The bread was amazing,haven’t tasted the milk yet.
I finally managed to fill one suitcase with things that I need.We will be attending a wedding in the family in the first week that we get there,so the first things to go in were wedding finery.I mean which tailor would oblige with a saree blouse,at that short notice.Oh well..may be when my sister gets married,I will have enough time to get the bride’s sister finery ready.
And I think I should press publish now..if I want this post to make it.I am glad,I started DaBloPoMo..So,far,I haven’t slacked…but that will change when I am travelling..lets see.
Thanks for commenting..:)