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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….

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..

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.

‘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!