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Magic and Sparkle-Day 22

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Introducing the newest members of our family-Magic and Sparkle!
The girls are over the moon..Aadi keeps on trying to kiss them,from the outside. Nanhi has been trying to scare them.She stands right under the kitchen counter and raises her hands like claws and tries to roar!!LOL!It is so cute!!
But you know who is the most smitten?Its SD! He checked on them before going out for his cricket practice and the first thing he said when he came back was-Hello fishies!!LOL! not even hello girls!
Thats’s been the highlight of our day here..in other news,I have a bad case of hay fever and spent most of the day in bed,nursing a headache!Hope you all had a good day!

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Girls and Boys…Day 21

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My child is a girl now.I think going to school made her realize that girls and boys are different. I still look at all 5 yos as 5 yos..not as girls or boys.They speak the same language-use the same phrases,speak in the same tone,play the same games ,like the same things..well may be not!
Ms.Aadya loves Ben10 and Skylander Giants and Transformers and then,she likes her Barbies and Little Ponies and Strawberry Shortcakes as well.And she likes them equally..sometimes I get the feeling that she loves the action figures more.She has a friend A and when she meets him they plan crazy missions,run and chase imaginary baddies and all that jazz.A has a sister T and Aadi sometimes takes turns playing action heroes and playing house.But lately,she enjoys action heroes more and poor T is left all alone when her brother and his friend are running around like screaming banshees..I feel so bad for Ms.T,because she is such a sweetie!I promise this is going somewhere.
Anyway,every Wednesday Aadi gets to take something special to school for ‘share time’.She then has to tell her classmates about her special thing and she usually starts by saying- This is my **** and I really love it!! And every week,on Tuesday night she sits in her room and goes through her things.Her hands hover over the action figures,she has a little play with them and then picks up something else. Yesterday,she was confused about what to take and I asked her what her favorite toy was and she said ‘Bungle Bee'(Bumblebee from Transformers) I said why not just take HIM and she said no..then the girls will think I like only boy toys.I said no Bumblebee is not just a boy toy.I like him too.
Anyway,after a long discussion,she decided to take him to school. And just as she was leaving,she said,”Mum,should I just say at share time that I like girl toys and boy toys…what if the boys think I don’t like girl things and the girls think I only like boy things.”
SD and I both started together..Bumblebee is not just a boy toy..everyone likes it..she wasn’t sure..so I told her a girlie secret..I said,”You know what there are tonnes of girls that like Bumblebee and action heroes..some are brave enough to say it,some aren’t..What about you?”
And she said,”I am brave…”and happily took him to school.I guess all I was trying to tell her was if you like something don’t be embarrassed of your choice..Don’t be embarrassed of what you like..Don’t be embarrassed of who you are!
She came back and reported excitedly that girl A and girl R and girl T like Bumble Bee too and the boy A and boy G and boy J,let her join in their special Ninjas club and she is the pink Ninja because pink is her favorite color.
She is going to take her Skylander Giant figurine next time and her Little Pony figurine the week after..Knowing her she will change her mind at least 5 times before next Wednesday,but if after today my little girl,my baby, is a little more comfortable in her skin..my job here is done 🙂

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Mum of two-Day 20

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Yes,by now its well established that I am mum of two.:) SD was home and Ms. Ananya had a cold and fever(she is cutting a new tooth!).So I left her home with him for school pick up.And at least 4 people asked me where she was.Forget about others,I felt weird walking with just one.

After school,we went grocery shopping-Aadya and I . Since Ananya came along,I can count the occasions on my finger-tips,when I went out without her.But having just one of them,on the grocery run made it so much easier.I found everything I needed from three stores and in less than 1 hour,we were done. Aadya had my full attention and so she didn’t mind walking around,because it was our special time. I only forgot the mayonnaise.Not bad,eh?

We came home from shopping and Ananya’s excitement at seeing us..Awww..it was so cute. She came to the door and I tried to pick her up,she pushed me away and followed her sister to their room..They cuddled and chattered on.And then,there was silence.One was on the bed lying down-tired from all the walking  and the other was sitting on the floor,pretending to read a book. 

Being a mum of two means its your job to break their fights-it doesn’t matter if they are 4.5 years apart. It is also your job to make sure you give them both the same of everything..even if they are 4.5 years apart. *smiles* But it also means that you get double the love,double the cuddles,double the kisses.. double of everything. 

They were trying out a new snack and I asked Nanhi to give me a taste.She said No! (No is her favorite word! She says No,when she wants to No;she says No,when she wants to say yes) Aadi offered me hers and immediately this monkey offered hers too. 

I was in the kitchen and Nanhi came running and grabbed my knees.I said,”I love you,Nanhi”,Ummmah she replied..and piped another voice..”Mumma do you love me also? “..”Yes I do baby..I love you,Aadi”,I replied…Ummmmahhhhhhh Ummmaahhhhhhhh.. See double of everything!

My days are crazy..my night are sleepless,but I love every moment of my crazy life as a mum of two..If I have another life,I’d happily chose this crazy chaotic mush,over any thing else in the world..:)

 

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Inspiration prompt-Day 19

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The seasons are changing – do you look forward to this time of year? What’s your favorite season?.
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I couldn’t think of anything exciting to write today and so I took the WP prompt. My favorite season without a doubt is Spring.I love the new leaves and the sudden burst of color,all around.Though..the allergies make me feel horrible..But,I enjoy looking out the window..The color of fresh green leaves,fills me with so much enthusiasm and joy,its hard to describe.

My next favorite season would have to be summer..despite the heat.I love it for the fact that I don’t have to wear ten layers to be comfortable.The warm weather is my favorite time of the year for walks and exercise. And the colorful clothes in shops and on people..gladdens my heart.I HEART Color..and seeing almost everyone in colors other than solids,makes me so cheerful…

Now mandatory post done with..I am off to finish some crafting..before Ms.Anan wakes up.She has a cold and fever..so I am not really looking forward to the night:(

 

More Later….

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Of Banamas and other happenings today.. Day 18

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This morning Ananya took a Banana to SD and said Banama,over and over again till he didn’t make the connection.He asked her do you want to eat a banana and she beamed..Banama!Banama!!
Its sounds so cute!
After swimming we went to the grocery store.Without any words,the girls reached out for our hands-Aadi took mine and Nanhi took SD’s and we walked into the store-SD&Nanhi leading.Then Ananya turned back,reached for my free hand and said come!Gosh!how does she know all this?
SD reached for a basket and so did she. She insisted on holding a basket and walking. Aadi and I walked with her,while SD finished the actual shopping.We stopped at the freezers and Aadya was reading labels,pointing at the things and monkey Ananya copied her sister,stopping and pointing at everything and babbling.
When I made sweets for her classmates,Aadya tasted one and said..”Mum,when Ananya is a little older and you can send her to a daycare,I want you to start your own dessert cafe business from home.” Awww..my baby!! How does she know my heart’s desires so well..?I said ok,we’ll think about it.
Today,she wanted to eat a hot dog.So,we go sausages and hot dog buns and I made sausages for her at home and she took two bites and said..”Wow!Mum,this is even better than the shop…you should really start that cafe..” When I said,OK..she asked me to come and sit next to her so we could discuss a name for the business.
It is so sweet to hear Ananya’s babbles and Aadya’s indulgent big sister giggles.When did Aadi grow up so much?Lately,I have been wondering about this a lot.She is using such big words- “Mum you are a gracious mum” “Some of the kids were being naughty,so unfortunately we missed on some treat..” “Our toddler is so this,so that..I am so proud of her.”

My little imp,my princess,my mind readers,my heart beats…my little munchkins… Love them to bits..

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Hi-Day 17

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Just a quick Hi to let you know that the Diwali party was a big hit..Lots of fun,laughter,food..The kids had a blast lighting sparklers.between 6 kids and 1 toddler(Anan!),they finished a little over 100 sparklers. 

The menu was- Pulav,Rajma,Cherry Tomato Masala(yumm!!),Gobhi Manchurian and Raita.Everyone brought one dish each and for dessert I made Ras Malai..which was big hit. A friend’s husband told me that it was better than the Haldiram Version!!yayy!! 

I’ll share the recipe tomorrow. unfortunately,we have no pics of the food..but there are some pics of us..which we remembered at the last minute 🙂 So,a few pics were clicked.

I’m going to call it a night and get some sleep while the toddler sleeps..:) 

ohh and I couldn’t go for the Relay for life today..I am really hoping to make it tomorrow morning.

 

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Run,run,run… Day 16

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‘Run,run,run’these three words,describe my day today..and I can’t believe how I got through it..
My day started at 6:30 am..I woke up to the chirping birds today.And 5 minutes after I woke up,so did Ms.Ananya 🙂 Yes she has an alert system!
10 minutes later,Ms.Aadya woke up..I think she has an alert system too.
Then there was drama-Anan wanted a feed,Aadi wanted a cuddle and I just wanted some more sleep.So,Anan fed,Aadi sulked and I..well,I just tried to stay awake and patient.
Anan fed,Aadya cuddled and we got out of bed,by 7:30 am.And the usual run around started-getting them ready and fed and rushing out the door by 8:30am.
After school drop-off,I headed out for my workout-finished that,went to the Toy Library to collect the chairs for our Diwali party tomorrow,got back home by 11:00am.
Cooked breakfast &tea-fed Anan&self.While I was eating,the cleaner called..and I had to go pick her up.Came back by 1:15pm-Started cleaning with the cleaner-I can’t sit and watch when someone else is cleaning.
2:40pm-shower& headed off to pick up Aadya.
3:15-came home,got Aadi changed and headed out to the park for a b’day party.
Poor Ananya had only had two 10 minute naps,by then and was so tired and sleepy. I put her in the pram and walked around during the first half of the party.The second half-carried her around and then chased her.
5:20pm-came home-folded laundry,sorted the pantry.cooked dinner-Pasta.
7:15pm-went to the temple,fed the girls in the car.
8:30pm-Went for a facial(SD stayed home with the girls!) I almost cancelled the facial..but I figured I deserved it,after the day I had had.The only time I sat down,was when I was driving or feeding Anan.

The facial was nice,relaxing..and the day is over.And I am not working tomorrow!!So,hopefully I can stay in bed a little longer.
Have a good weekend,everyone!

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Today-Day 15

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We had a beautiful day today.The weather was just right for a walk and that’s exactly what I did. After breakfast,just before Ananya’s nap-time,I put her the pram and went for a walk. I took the big heavy pram on purpose,so as to get extra workout.
And as I was walking I realized that the last few times that I walked that way,pushing a pram was,when I was at least 15 if not 20 kgs heavier..and that realization made me feel so good.But it also hit me that I worked SO hard at the beginning of the year all the way till June..and then life got in the way and it was easy to slip into excuse mode.
I came back from Brisbane,with a gain of 4 kgs and its been killing me. I started working out with my fab trainer but festivals,broken foot..all came in the way.But when I went back to her on Monday,I felt horrible about falling off the wagon!
I have tried to eat as clean as possible,despite cooking all the goodies for the family.That makes me feel a tiny bit better..
I even walked to and back to school for pickup and when I got back home,I felt the good soreness that I actually look forward to after a workout.
Ms.Ananya is super cranky this evening,so I’ll wrap up this post.But not before I show you this pic of Canvas Lantern that Ms.Aadya made All-by-herself. My only contribution was cutting in straight lines and covering up the little whites on the left.
The inspiration behind this-This kandil that Shruti and Li’l P made last year. Thank you Shruti,she had a lot of fun making this!

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Easiest coconut laddus

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My friend Vasu and her husband Sanjay host the best Diwali parties that I know of.Their attention to detail always floors me.Everything from menu to home decor,outfits,gifts is so well planned.What I like best about their ideas is Simplicity and the ease of it.So,when Vasu shared this recipe,by the way,all credits of which go to Sanjay,I had to try it.

Ingredients:
Dry desiccated coconut about 250-300 gms
Condensed milk -200 mL can
Food color-optional

Take condensed milk and desiccated coconut in a mixing bowl.Combine till lumpy. Form balls,roll the balls in dry coconut.Serve.
Optional: coat the balls in crushed nuts.

What I liked best about this recipe was- there was no cooking involved.And there was no measurement involved.I am more of an eyeball cook.I just add a dash of this,a dash of that,a pinch of this and usually never bother to measure…unless when I want to share recipes here.
If you haven’t tried this recipe you must…I promise you,it will become your go to recipe.I made the first batch this morning for Aadya’s class.
SD and Aadi loved it.I just finished making another batch in 25 mins…how cool is that!

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Diwali day -Day 13!

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Because I was too tired to post yesterday..I am trying to make up for it,with pics:)

Image Lakshmi Pooja set up–
There are so many precious things on this Puja table!

The Golden cloth you see-that was my Bridal stole-specially designed for the occasion and handmade by the girl who applied my bridal mehendi.

The Blue cloth is another favorite Dupatta-never used,except to grace the prayer table. 

The lamp on the left-is a gift from my mother-in-law.One of her students gave it to her and she passed it on to me,knowing my love of brass lamps.

The lamp on the right- was gift from one of my dad’s client.It’s a part of the pair..and my mum always said,that she would give one to each of her daughters.When I got married,dad gave it to me,as a part of the wedding presents.

The copper vessels- again a part of the wedding presents..traditional gifts given by a father to his daughter,when she gets married.

All these things in the same photograph,make it my favorite photo now:)

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aah the joy of sparklers..Ms.Ananya learns from watching her sister.I have to tell you though..for the first two days,all she was interested in was trying to taste the sparks! By the third day..she knew the drill and I could leave her alone for 2 secs to take a picture!

 

Hope you had a wonderful,lit up Diwali too!