My new endeavor

My new blog 'Mom Actually' is finally up and I must say I'm pretty excited! A new blog means new brainstorming sessions, new discoveries and new experiences. As the name suggests, it is a 'mom' blog. I plan to pen down my observations as a mother. Whether they are nagging issues or feats achieved, they will all be posted on my new blog.

Since the baby, I have been having so many new experiences and doubts even though it is my second innings as a mom (believe me it is different this time), that I thought I might as well write and  brag about it!

I just hope to keep it interesting with useful information and posts. To my new project!
Here's the link. Check it out!
Mom Actually

Match Point!

Being a parent to one kid is tiring and painful enough, let alone two. The father is like a tennis match audience. Left, right, left, right. By the time the match is over, he is already in great pain. The mother is like the tennis ball. Whether she hits the racket or out of the court, she gets whacked anyway!

Meanwhile..

So, I'm having this calendar stare back at me and I'm surprised how I missed the fact that one month has already zipped by in this new ( and fast!) year. There have been so many tasks and events on my hands and when I finally take a breather....one month gone!

My elder son's school reopened and we are busy with his many tests. Not to mention his karate classes and his oh-so-frequent birthday parties for which I have to practically beg my friends or my husband to do the gift shopping. I have never been so intimidated by birthdays before! And if all this wasn't enough, an impromptu travel with a wailing four month old just about pushed the limits.

So now that I'm back home and settled into that on-my-toes routine, I somehow manage to distract myself with the help of the idiot box. And I find that I'm hooked on to some of the shows on Star World like 'Packed to the Rafters', 'Grey's Anatomy', 'Melissa and Joey' and my ever favorite 'How I Met Your Mother'. Though I have to tear myself away from time to time for the baby, I make sure to keep myself updated (Thank God for repeats!!).

I guess that's the reason I'm fairly sane, managing the household and the kids. Kudos to all the mothers out there doing all this and much more!

'Appy New Year!

Here's wishing one and all a very happy, content and joyous New Year! May this year bring us closer and instill some sense in each one of us(which seems to be lacking based on the crazy happenings these days!). Be good and do good.

Happy New Year 2013!

Small Wonder!

My elder son came up to me one evening and said," Ammai, let's both read my Solar System book". I said,"Ok" and followed him to his room. Plonked on the bed, he was turning page by page when suddenly he  asked ," Are androids dangerous?" !!

My bundle can't even differentiate between asteroids and androids! The power of technology,eh?

Hangover

Diwali - the festival of lights, sweets, get-togethers and crackers is slowly fading away. This time we had a quiet and sober one at home ( because of the new born). But the usual brain storming sessions of sweet and savory recipes didn't lag behind! And here's what me and my mom came up with. Easy to make sweets.

My kolam (rangoli) also echoed the simplicity. Not an elaborate one this time.

The sweet taste of festivities still linger as I await yet another eventful year of happiness, realization of dreams and togetherness.

Have a wonderful year ahead!

Mummy returns!!

Wow!! I can't believe its been one year since I posted something on this blog! Well, what can I say? Been busy with home, son and becoming a mom once again. Yes, I am now a proud owner of a second baby boy! He looks just like his elder brother but I hope is not as troublesome.

Since it is Diwali time again( people must be wondering if I publish posts only during Diwali!), I wish you all have a happy and enjoyable time with family and friends. I sincerely hope that I continue to post on this blog more often than before!

No, not wishful thinking! :))

Cheers....Happy Diwali people!