tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46017128092852501292024-03-06T06:56:02.136+05:30EnJoYiN Motherhood!!!Shrutzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525632491912096080noreply@blogger.comBlogger239125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601712809285250129.post-54319593826736588722017-07-14T12:21:00.000+05:302017-07-14T12:21:32.062+05:30Working closer to Home!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It’s the biggest Bliss when your workplace is closer to Home and I got to
experience this for last 1 month. I was travelling to this place for one
month of the Analyze phase of a project without having to battle the
Bangalore traffic. It made so much transformation to my daily routine. I
could eat breakfast along with reading newspaper as against rushing to work and
eating in midst of chaos. The best was reaching home “without” the bizarre
feeling to having travelling more than 60 minutes amidst the traffic, noise and
pollution, not to forget the claustrophobic feeling at times to sitting in
dirty Uber /Olas and directing each time.<br />
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No matter how many meetings you have attended or sat in front of the excel
all day analyzing stuff and getting out of arguments and discussions on what
seems like endless issues with limited timelines, I could still manage to reach
home feeling good to start my evening with same energy as Morning. Usually its
about getting my son back from his day center and rushing to his music classes
( which I enjoy listening), then making his fruit bowl, homework, bath, cooking,
planning for next day cooking and the list is endless till I hit the bed. I
love this phase and have enjoyed the most. Back to travelling from next Monday and
hope not to lose hope…I need to stay inspired, excited and back home with same breeze!<br />
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Shrutzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525632491912096080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601712809285250129.post-320199618306774262017-06-21T13:58:00.002+05:302017-06-21T13:58:17.764+05:30My second project!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Am back almost after a year and really miss penning down memories, my feelings and what am upto!<br />
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After a real battle of how am I going to start work and how to manage my little boy's routine, finally looks like things have fallen in place for me ! Its been quite a traumatic phase ( stress levels were really HIGH) to agree to work full time along with working on all kinds of permutation and combination to make this work for my little one and me. Its been Almost a year now and I have successfully completed a big project, enjoy the corporate life, got back that confidence and have got rid of the early morning butterflies !<br />
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My last post was all about what should I do next and now am already into my second big project !<br />
Very eager, excited and all ready to prove myself again!!!<br />
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Shruti</div>
Shrutzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525632491912096080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601712809285250129.post-59924642339513863512016-07-21T19:42:00.000+05:302016-07-21T19:42:04.800+05:30when is the right time?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Its been a mix of this and that for last few months, revolving my routine , a bit of stepping out for fresh air with friends, a bit of relishing some good food outside, a bit of meeting with H's cousins, a bit of catching with my sister ranting about the kids, a bit of daily dose of coffee with the gang......and At end of day wonder where is all this leading to? Am I happy with just this? <div>
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Am i ready for something more, to broaden the horizon and explore the unknown territory which has been an alien to me for past few years. Its the same question ticking my mind, whether I have jumped into a comfort zone which in reality just want to come out of it....Its just my mind fighting that I need to pull myself out of this and get going.....Its my son who is always my reason to convince that I can enjoy all this, yet seeing a working mother run around; ticks my gulit level higher....<div>
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So what is right? When is it the right time?</div>
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Can I go on like this? Is this all the Big 2 M's are about???? Marriage and Motherhood?</div>
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Where are my ambition to Travel, To earn and To find myself getting into adventurous zone every other day?</div>
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Hope to find all this soon....</div>
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Shrutzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525632491912096080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601712809285250129.post-65766498668547454112016-03-03T10:19:00.001+05:302016-03-03T10:19:03.524+05:30Coffee dates and Elephants!!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Coffee dates and Elephants!!!!</div>
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Well, the subjects talks of two different things which I
have enjoyed (or) look forward to the
most in past 2 month!</div>
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First one is “<b>Coffee
date</b>”, WITH MY HUSBAND. </div>
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2015 was all about ranting on how he just doesn’t grant
enough time, how he acts as an nonentity
with me and it goes on and on like this and my rant has flown to deaf ears!!!……slowly
have realized we have passed that stage of holding hands and making weekend
plans…It just not him / us! </div>
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But something which has come as a refresher in past few days
is our frequent trip to SLV hotel, for a cup of coffee and our small talks. It’s
a 10 min walk from our place, which we plan adhoc and share a hot cup of strong
coffee; talking for 10 to 15 mins and head back home…It’s the best time spent
with H in recent times, energizing to be standing in a shade; in midst of crowd
and enjoying our freetime together….I definitely love south Bangalore and this just adds to my happiness!</div>
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Next comes my love to read books, which has been my savior
from being too drawn into household stuff / Sammy….have read many in last 2
months but the BEST has been this book by Lawrence “<b>Elephant Whisperer</b>”, absolutely engaging and every page is a
learning along with love for the life in
bush and for elephants and for wildlife …… </div>
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Its about Lawrence adopting a herd
of Elephants and winning their trust and love which is the beginning of their
remarkable relationship b/w man and beast!!! Simply loving it to every
detail!!! Thanks to my friend SM who shared this book….Just pick this</div>
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Shrutzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525632491912096080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601712809285250129.post-52867800939862759262016-03-03T08:21:00.000+05:302016-03-03T08:21:15.813+05:30Celebrating Feb 28th !!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Just done with my Birthday celebration!!! I call it a
celebration for couple of reasons!!!</div>
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routine during this time but this time we stayed back at home and wishes
showered from In-laws and Parents.</div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->My big boy made it special by getting a small cake
and demanding a candle to be lit and cut it with me…what more can I ask for…</div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Visited my parents, my Dad was sooper excited to
have us at home.</div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->And finally we went out for dinner and I
relished my fav Aglio-Olio!</div>
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Shrutzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525632491912096080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601712809285250129.post-30533657024393357322016-02-18T20:48:00.003+05:302016-02-18T20:48:50.166+05:30FEBRUARY 2016<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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February is my favorite month of the year and what a better
start to re-ignite this space. Its been a mix of stuff happening from January,
with lot of ideas not really taking shape like planned, but the resolutions are
etched hard this time in head! </div>
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I will not spare myself and get lost in family
drama ( not that they are not important) but refuse to use my busy family
schedule as reason. I have not been able to even eat out a decent meal in peace
outside, which is just on top of my list “ TO RELISH DIFFERENT CUISINE in multiple places” this
year!</div>
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I might not weight more than 60 Kg, but my love to eat out and try diverse
tang just doesn’t abscond. I sense and dream of it at times, I watch cooking
channels as if am watching a james bond movie….nah, make that a DDLJ movie!</div>
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I will make it a point to write every detail of the food am
eating out , which might give me some peace <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></div>
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First stop – MTR with my dad tomorrow….</div>
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and more resolutions coming up...</div>
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Shrutzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525632491912096080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601712809285250129.post-63985205100855489142015-07-07T16:26:00.000+05:302015-07-07T16:26:21.305+05:30Crazy boy at 3.....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Its been mentally and physically exigent to manage the
routine effortlessly, since Sammy boy doesn’t behave the same and its real
crazy to match his temperament and his demand for my time; makes my PLAN go
upside down. His spirit is unmatchable and leads to asperity in my voice all
day long, troubling me at times with the behavior.</div>
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Maybe its age3 act with all kids; but the mother who handles
differ and few might be apropos at this act, but I fail at times to hold the
fort right. It starts from the time he wakes up; demanding for milk and
screaming without reason until its time for his school..I would be half parched
and then comes by home related work. The routine cutting, dicing and cooking
continues day in and day out, reading in between which seems like my only means
of peace at that moment. The rest of day continues with more drama and fun,
playing in the park in the evening which is a pet of our routine now.</div>
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The most difficult part is the eating time and It surprises
me that am still surviving…My complaints go unheard and its my job. So if
anyone is asking me what am I doing all day at home, Its like what the hell?</div>
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( Am posting this after 3 months of writing,must say will come back with the latest, which is sure a lot more better than the state of art it was )</div>
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Shrutz</div>
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Shrutzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525632491912096080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601712809285250129.post-42515952049203133022015-01-19T10:11:00.001+05:302015-01-19T10:11:20.340+05:30My Mantra to Kill stress - FOOD!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My Love for FOOD!</div>
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Two back to back dinner celebration with harsha/ friends;
just tells me its been a good week. I love Food and that’s enough to keep me
excited in midst of my well defined routine.</div>
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Am a person who enjoys the simplest of food, relish without being
crabby nor a critic. Anyone can just gimme a plate full of food (It has to be
Vegetarian) and I don’t even lift my head till I am done…</div>
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I love cooking, simple south Indian dishes being my darling.
Living in India is the biggest plus, the sight of vegetables vendors early
morning with their fresh stock of veggies and greens is a scene I can’t miss
and love picking them, they are so colorful; so fresh ; filled with little
water drops and mud…</div>
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This week I have picked “Methi” as my fav green and have
prepared a) Methi aloo parata B) Akki rotti with Grated carrots and Methi c)
Methi daal…..loved them all!!!!</div>
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Enjoy cooking; Enjoy Eating!!!!</div>
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Shrutzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525632491912096080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601712809285250129.post-19849500829900080672015-01-03T16:14:00.002+05:302015-01-03T16:14:13.022+05:30Welcome 2015!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Am so excited to start 2015, with lot of new ideas,
resolutions, goals, don’t and dos, hopes…..I have loads to look forward to and
everything is etched in my mind, which I soon plan to pen down and review it
constantly which reminds me to move my a** from my comfort zone routine AND to
take up challenges this year!!!!!</div>
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Yes, I have thought a lot during last month and in one
sentence would like to describe my 2014 as “ Life cirled in a routine”; which I
definitely plan to break it this year, now that samy is a year older.</div>
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DECEMBER ended well and fast, with last day with family and
cousins, had gala time and good dinner. It was not a long partying night (as I wished);
Harsha dropped us back home and went out partying….Yes, I can complain but
choose not to….I reason it with myself that Sammy is young and he needs me by
his side ……Harsha is one person I owe everything to, especially my self
confidence, my happiness and whatever I had achieved is all because of him, so
I shall take it easy now that I have my own precincts. At times, when I cant
sleep I remember how much I loved my job and harsha was always so encouraging
and inspiring to do more and was there with me always….My travels were made so
easy cos of his support; which made me love the new cities and people and
embrace them with the little time I was there….I picked interests in writing
and investments; have proved to be a responsible daughter to my parents and a
big sister..I owe a lot to my husband….. Just like the meticulous Piscean, I
drown into the dreamland; just to get away from my well written routine (no
regrets)!!!!</div>
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Its just 3 days into new year and my biggest agonize of
Samrudh’s quirkiness and health ( assume it was his pending worm medicines) is
washed off…My kiddo seem to be full of zip and doing fine, he is playing
non-stop and talking non-stop; which is the biggest treat I can ask for..Its
just the simplest things about him that makes me get back to existence and
dream more….He demands and I Fret; but we hug tightly and cuddle each other
like never before….We fight and I scream, he runs to me asking for the most
cutest apology and its back to never ending kisses and cudles…so Beautiful !!!!I
don’t miss to watch him sleep, Don’t miss asking him simplest and foolishest
questions and just stare at him answering me so seriousy….Dont miss taking him
out every evening and teachin him the smallest lessons of life, to love animals
and treat women with respect, say Hello and smile, say No and Thank you, realizing
how much in turn he is teaching me!!!!</div>
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Well, I shall start writing down my 2015 MUST –DO’s…Meanwhile
A few for myself:</div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Keep myself busy – ALL THE TIME…</div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Read loads of books</div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Write …Journal, my interests, Investments,
learnings, new words…</div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Learn Music ( long pending)</div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Indulge in artistic stuff…do something at home…change
that room looks!</div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Exercise…Yes, I have a thin built, but focus on
health and exercise, Yoga!</div>
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Just the basics….Wishing everyone
a very happy and Prosporous new year!!!!</div>
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Shrutzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525632491912096080noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601712809285250129.post-3269153383327439952014-12-16T13:23:00.001+05:302014-12-16T13:23:17.379+05:30December 2014<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I have been having pretty good month.....I have been active ( socially), with friends and dinner meets....I have been trying my hands on Instant cooking ( I mean decide at fag end and just chop and saute) ; keeping my son engaged in outings and games, fighting the challenges thrown by his mood changes and demands ( Yes, am prepared most of the time and I win!); Trading ( Loser most of the time); blog reading, planned get together with my parents and sis fly, making Christmas plans for Sammy boy, Shopping ( Big time with all those clothes waiting for labels to be removed); still checking online for sales( i fear); bank work, clearing policy bills, learning shapes and colours with lil one.......uff, Isnt this a big thing!!!!!<br />
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With H travelling most of the month, am just left with planning options so we dont miss him much....I missed the 'soul sante', which was so badly in my wish list ; sammy was unwell and dint wat to put him thro torture tagging him along. We skipped and played at home.<br />
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Making it up with 2 Lunch dates this week and I want Sam to try some different cuisines. Hopefully I can manage along with keeping up with my never ending wish to be out and try them all !!!!<br />
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2 Salwar suites for stitching pending but never dare to step out for that since its never turned out well...<br />
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I have done the biggest and most awaited thing all year..I chopped my hair by few inches and I feel so light!!!! Its not great but am loving the feeling....CHOP CHOP CHOP<br />
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Love<br />
Shrutzzz<br />
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Shrutzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525632491912096080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601712809285250129.post-65683851861770049972014-11-20T12:05:00.002+05:302014-11-20T12:05:54.271+05:30Am scared of BF/Lunch and Dinner time!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
YES, its the toughest phase.....<br />
Am just unable to find a solution to the ever increasing issues - FOOD issues with my son...<br />
Only Chocolate and Ice cream seem to interest him.....Milk an Exception...<br />
Rice is a Big NO NO<br />
Vegetables and fruits - He seem to be losing interest....<br />
Dosa and Idly - depends on his mood<br />
Chappati - NOOOOOOO!!!!!<br />
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Now, i dont stop here and have tried many different recipes, which might interest him....<br />
Bread toast with butter and Jam<br />
Sweet Chapati ( My sisters son loved it)<br />
Roti rolls....<br />
Instant dosas, tailored to suit his taste buds...<br />
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NOTHING seem to interest him and he just runs away the moment he sees me with a plate.....<br />
SOLTUION????? JUST LEAVE HIM ALONE<br />
if he is hungry he will demand food....<br />
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Really?????</div>
Shrutzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525632491912096080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601712809285250129.post-76820323856810025462014-11-13T15:47:00.001+05:302014-11-13T15:47:11.538+05:30NoVeMbEr!!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Well, Its November and 6 more weeks to conclude the lovely 2014!!!!<div>
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Its been mentally and physically exigent to manage the
routine effortlessly, since Sammy boy doesn't behave the same and its real
crazy to match his temperament and his demand for my time; makes my PLAN go
upside down. His spirit is unmatchable and leads to asperity in my voice all
day long, troubling me at times with the behavior.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
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Maybe its age3 act with all kids; but the mother who handles
differ and few might be apropos at this act, but I fail at times to hold the
fort right. It starts from the time he wakes up; demanding for milk and
screaming without reason until its time for his school..I would be half parched
and then comes by home related work. The routine cutting, dicing and cooking
continues day in and day out, reading in between which seems like my only means
of peace at that moment. The rest of day continues with more drama and fun,
playing in the park in the evening which is a part of our routine now.</div>
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Loving the weather this month and today I took a walk to the bank while it drizzled, chucking my bike for a change. Weekend is almost here and my Plans are on to take my son to a bird santury this saturday. </div>
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Shrutzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525632491912096080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601712809285250129.post-70674840560989870972014-09-23T11:09:00.001+05:302014-09-23T11:09:31.656+05:30Sammy turns 3......<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">My lil one is 3 yr old! Like all mothers, I started my day with
the nostalgia; The anticipation during 3<sup>rd</sup> trimester enjoying the
big fat belly and all the eating ; Finally the pains, to the eagerness of what
was awaiting ahead of us, the labor and then the lil Sammy in our
lives....Holding my lil one was all it required for me to expunge what life had
been before this? Really, I have no flow of it anymore….<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">In the past year, in the midst of my son learning to talk 2
different languages and struggling with one more, his pre-school learning’s and
new tricks and games, unlimited energy to run , question things, explain us those
imaginary and his stories, I have started to enjoy every bit of new-fangled
phase and at the same time I have lost the ability to tolerate and stay calm,
to an extent I get petrified when am I gonna just burst out or am just being
Fatuous ? Maybe yes, Maybe No…Its that phase where am smiling at one moment and
almost in tears next, throwing tantrums just like Sammy….<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">My major part of day / current phase of life is all about Sammy
and his growing up….Its the tiny outings with my friends and H, family that I
relish and fancy!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Well, the bday boy wore his new tee and shorts to school, his glee
when he took those chocolates to share with his frens! His sweet innocent “Thank
you”, when someone wished him Happy bday
was a treat for me personally….My parents visited us in the evening and then we
were off to JWM for dinner which just made my day (our) fun to conclude…Food
and Ambience was what alleviated me and what a perfect way to say cheers to the
bday boy!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Shrutzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525632491912096080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601712809285250129.post-18661586309684229092014-09-20T18:08:00.000+05:302014-09-20T18:08:04.262+05:30Celebrations.....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We all jammed up at Ulsoorpet this morning, reason being its "Paksha masa", a tradition followed by Brahmin community to take blessing of the 3 generation who are no more, by giving tarpana.....You perform a ceremony to bring them in today and take their blessings and enjoy a sumptuous meal post that which includes my Fav Uddina Vada ( home made, simply YUM!!!!!).<br />
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Its definetely a look-forward day since my lil one gets to play with his cousins and let me free, while I get to tee-e tee with the women folk and take a look at cooking and rest of stuff....<br />
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We also celebrated Sammy's bday, who turns 8. Something unplanned yet a lovely time with the family!!!!<br />
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Looking forward for next week.....<br />
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Shrutzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525632491912096080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601712809285250129.post-83764569166797451552014-09-13T15:17:00.002+05:302014-09-13T15:17:46.759+05:30Sooper Saturday !!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Its the mess which is deleted today and for a change started off as a nice, early-lazy-warm Saturday.....<div>
Sipped tea in peace, while Sam ran around the house asking questions and trying to open up the fridge ( his fav this week) and searching for ice cream stock.....plan for first half of day is breakfast at hotel and hair cut for sammy boy; both turned out to be very rejuvenating for me....Sammy also gulped his breakfast without making a fuss, while we relished out hot dily-vada combo at Bugle rock grounds with friends....Its the most feel to just sit and eat; with nothing at back of mind, without having to worry to rush back home and to kitchen!!!! Its just this simple start I crave for, missing every inch in my routine.....</div>
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I will be off to RRnagar to meet my sis and Ani, we will be sending our evening together,might cook or just decide to sit and be served for dinner !!!!</div>
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Finished reading the long pending sidney's " tides of memory"...</div>
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A very special month for us... loads of plan, trip planned, shopping in wishlist....looking forward!!!!!</div>
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Shrutzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525632491912096080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601712809285250129.post-2289904671571563642014-09-10T17:21:00.002+05:302014-09-10T17:21:47.720+05:30Me and Sammy Boy!!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I want to start writing again....<br />
Its not easy since I have too many things that has happened in last few years and wish I had the time to pen down all the events....<br />
Its really been a roller coaster ride, Mixed with enormous happiness, regrets, sad, cried for silly things, hyper activities which never existed before, questions , a routine....liike we have formed our own sweet world together - With my lil one....<br />
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He will soon be 3 yr old and its quite surprising how fast time has flown, felt me with little time to sit and analyse hows it really been all the way.<br />
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As I write this post, my son is in real pain, since he has caught some infection and has mouth ulcers..Its BAD! he cries in pain and it HURTS like hell for me...I can hardly remember when my son cried in pain last; since he is someone who doesnt sulk easily...UNLIKE me, who likes to be unhappy and have started liking it ..now thats a different story!<br />
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few things about us.....<br />
> we have a routine together.....Am always with my son; never leaving him wherever I go and he is very much a part of everything I do....he needs me when he wakes up and to go back to bed...He needs me to feed him still and to drop him school...<br />
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> I want to be a hermetic ( in right sense) , and do things which is good for him and pour in lot of knowledge and disciple .....I keep reminding myself that there should be a purpose for having me quit my job and the sense of feeling is growing so strong as I see my son grow tall!<br />
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> School admission is a priority and wish he gets into one of the good schools. Now, I realy think whats it with Good school? I only want my son to understand that there can be no short cut for studies / academics so my No.1 priority would be installing that pleasure of understanding that and crave for knowledge....Thirst to know more and do well in the formative years.No.2 would be sports , wanna see him enjoy a sport...Means the school needs to have a good campus / a playground. No.3 the crowd needs to be Elite, since he gets his friends from here.....<br />
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Shrutzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525632491912096080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601712809285250129.post-67546097333851881992014-06-04T11:33:00.002+05:302014-06-04T11:33:24.836+05:30SCHOOL TIME!!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My baby starts his L2 montesorri from today and its such a sooper cool day to see him run around the house and get his stuff in place and send him off to school......happy time bangara!!!!</div>
Shrutzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525632491912096080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601712809285250129.post-67623473587566600722014-01-05T16:34:00.000+05:302014-01-05T16:34:05.097+05:30<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Happy 2014!!!<br />
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Its been good so far :) I would like to keep away all the negative thoughts aside and en down all the lovely things thats happening from past 4 days...<br />
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Dec 31st was pleasant one, with my usual work at home and for my son... the excitement started to pick up by evening...A good refreshing bath was soothing to get rid of all my tiredness. While I was preparing tea for myself, Anu, Samith and Saara visited us. Samrudh was too ecited to see them and played with them ( relief to me), while Anu and myself chit chatted with tea.....<br />
It was 7, when we fed Sammu with early dinner and had to get ready for our 31st evening, I wore my new WH kurta with black leggings and my new diamond studs and along with freids we were off to Chianti.<br />
We started with Wine, followed by 5 course meal-all Italian and concluded with dessert; all while relishing every bite and having a good time talking on various topics. The comity at the dinner table was good and what better way to say good bye to 2013.....<br />
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Shrutzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525632491912096080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601712809285250129.post-1664432700953867992013-12-19T12:04:00.000+05:302013-12-19T12:04:12.578+05:30December 2013!!!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Last few days of 2013, weather has been really chill in Bangalore.....I love my sweaters and its all out in open!<br />
Samrudh has been sick for last few days, its some kind of viral doing rounds in the air. Its been dragging and sleepless nights and troublesome mornings continue to haunt us...Cant expect him to express whats he going thro and the cold, cough, fever, allergy has been making my son dull and restless :(<br />
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He seem to be better today, forcefully dragged him to school, walked back guilty thinking again for the 100th time, AM-I-DOING-RIGHT?<br />
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Its vacation time and there is no way I want all the health issue to spoil our plans....Am hopeful that Sammu will be fine and be set to enjoy his holidays. H is on vacation too and the very though is so exciting.<br />
Sammu has his Christmas carnival at school trow and this is our First one of such. Am very excited to take him for the 2 hr celebrations and the dress code is red and white. Post that will be weekend and hopefully its a lazy Saturday and we are off to Mysore for a short vacation. Need to have a plan as to what Sammu will enjoy and need to take him out for some fun!!!!<br />
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Shrutzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525632491912096080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601712809285250129.post-17053689868878783642013-11-26T16:25:00.001+05:302013-11-26T16:25:16.915+05:30Anxiety<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Samrudh started Montessori and its almost 2 months now......I have been very excited to start school for him for one reason - he will get to play with kids and learn from them and have fun. I had started to get restless and impatient trying to keep him engaged and this came as a breather to me and hopefully to him ( Assume!).<br />
Preparations were in full speed, shopping for his school bag , clothes and water-bottle...I kept visitng GB, to make sure he is all set :)<br />
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Now that we almost complete 2 months ( with Dasara and Diwali hols in b/w); my expectations from a 2 yr old to happily go to school is just not reasonable. It pains to see him cry even before we start his routine in the mornings. Feeding him Milk and contemplating when to feed his Breakfast and hurrying him up is another story by itself.<br />
Like today, he cried all the way to school and held me tight; pleading me not to send him away. I was almost in tears ( first time); feeling deep guilt and made me rethink on my way back home that if am doing the right thing...Am I selfish? Yes, I need some time for myself, given that I have been with him 24/7 from the time he is born...Thoughts kept troubling me for three hours and mindlessly I cooked and cleaned, until it was time to get him back home..He seem to be fine, silent and maybe tired.... maybe he had fun running around and playing with toys, but will not know nor can he express. This feeling will continue to haunt me until I see him off happily:)<br />
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Shrutzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525632491912096080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601712809285250129.post-29642653598760789492013-08-03T16:26:00.002+05:302013-08-03T16:26:40.954+05:30When my son sleeps.....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Its been real crazy for last few weeks....My son is 21 months old and its great to see him grow. I love our games like building blocks, car drive, bat and ball, throw ball, running around, reading books, our morning and evening walk, watching rhymes together, shopping and loads of stuff which just takes away our time.....<br />
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He is also very demanding as a 21 month old, and needs all the attention. I do try managing household work while keeping him engaged or talking to him, but he just pulls me away making me confused at that point as to how do I manage rest of the work? This is a feeling which is making me crazy and lose patience....I tend to get very restless cos of unable to manage lot of things and which is leading to confused feelings and me not able to ne "ME".<br />
When he sleeps, i Wonder what went wrong and when was I not able to keep him happy ???? what made me shout at him or ignore him?<br />
Its a Crazy situation am going through and keep looking for answers lying next to him..<br />
In the end; I plan how should be my day again ( trow) and laugh it off saying am dealing with a lil monster and not a 20 yr old :)<br />
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Shrutzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525632491912096080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601712809285250129.post-5530359266942173962013-03-27T21:21:00.000+05:302013-03-27T21:21:35.787+05:30My Sunday Bunch....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My entire saturday was spent, just thinking of the plan we had fOR sunday.<br />
Me being "ME"; loves to plan out on weekends and spend all day out. With sammu being so young and with Bangalore weather taking a turn, its so bloody impossible to be out for long....<br />
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Sunday was spent at Marriot, with lovely lunch spread....<br />
The ambiance, food and the crowd was simply awesome and so inviting. The best part was with N&G; whom i feel so peaceful to be around and myself.<br />
Thanks to them for being there.....<br />
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Shrutzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525632491912096080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601712809285250129.post-15289320820022040022013-03-22T22:42:00.001+05:302013-03-22T22:42:21.295+05:30Friday evening.....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Its late friday evening and my son is sleeping with his dad....am waiting for FIL to get back from airport; so found some time to dig into my blog. Its not easy for me to update in this space and am missing this the most.<br />
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Lot of stuff missing from past 2 yrs; which I shall regret for sure. My son is 1.6 yrs for today and he looks like a big boy to me. He calls us by names, loves to step outta home, loves the dog in the road, knows how to trouble me while eating, loves water, actions are his ways of communication with us and runs around the house like he has known this forever!<br />
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We attended a smal function today and as usual Sammu went into a shell. He is an introvert in front of new people and places. Am sure this behaviour will change when he grows up. He sticks to me and am getting used to this :). Well, I chose one of my Fav Green and Maroon salwar; with heavy dupatta for the day, with hair tied up as usual.... Sammu wore checks linen shirt and benetton jeans shorts; which i loved.<br />
Amazing lunch spread and filled my tummy with all varities of sweets and ended up skipping my dinner tonight ( rare case)!!<br />
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We did our usual evening walk and Sammy hardly wants to walk wit us. He just wanna run, least bothered about the vehicles ( like he understands!!!). I end up explaining him and ufffff; hell he is just a year and half and what am I expecting?<br />
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Its my In-laws anniversary t'row and my Fav Bisibelebath will be prepared. I shall prepare MosaruBaji with cucumber and Onions mixed, Saaru to go with it.<br />
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Shrutzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525632491912096080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601712809285250129.post-85445674860778575202012-10-30T22:05:00.003+05:302012-10-30T22:05:54.983+05:30The day I had this intuition<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Sammu is standing next to me and –[]wan]t to= take
control of the keyboard while I fight back…few of the keys are missing from my keyboard
and not sure what will be the status in few more months ( Days!).</div>
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Today has been a day of thoughts…The day I had this
strong intuition that its gonna be the Dday..It was Sep 21st, Wednesday and I
was taking my usual walk after dinner…This was my routine from past few<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>months and I was due anytime for delivery…I
just called my mom and spoke to her casually updating my day . I told her that
while I was taking the walk, I strongly felt that it’s time for me to be
prepared…As per the due date I still had 4 days, but I had this strong hunch
that am gonna get my hint anytime tonight. I had absolutely no pains, was
feeling very normal physically, the kicks were normal. I slept with a sense of excitement,
unble to realize the slow contractions (one per hour)…I was unable to turn
sideways due to heavy tummy and I knew it was “TIME”, as the contractions
increased to one per 30 mins. I tried to take a walk as the pain was every 15
mins , <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t want to wake up hubby at
that hour. It was intolerable with every 5 mins and with that fear mixed with a
happiness, I woke him up so cheerful that its time for me to take my bags and
head to the hospital. The usual uncomfortable procedure ( I dread that) was
done to confirm it was Labour. I cried in pain for next 6 hrs, as they monitored
and finally took me to the L.room. I was so determined and strong to have a
Normal delivery that I kept praying I have the strength to push my lil one out.
I loved the moment of seeing him anytime Versus the increasing pain to push,
while the nurses did their job making me dread this every again!</div>
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It was a disappointing moment when the doc said they can
no more hold on, as I was losing strength, seeing me sweat and rushed me to
C-section and everything else blank…..only to hear minutes later “It’s a son”
in my half conscious state.</div>
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My journey from here….Feeding, potty cleaning, sleep
deprivation and the Struggle due to unawareness….. in my next post.</div>
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Shrutzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525632491912096080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601712809285250129.post-20467435409253085252012-10-25T21:51:00.001+05:302012-10-25T22:04:02.507+05:30My lil one's activities<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Celebrated Sammu's B'day last month and it was a superb evening. I personally had loads of fun meeting people, distributing gifts, carrying the lil one around and showing him off :) He wore a FabIndia Kurta and I was totally zapped with how handsome my lil boy looked and as a mother, kept looking at him wondering how fast time flies !!! He is a Year old, goodness!!!! I still remember my contraction pain and the delivery trauma...<br />
Though; the party was Not-so-good for my son since it got claustrophobic for him, but he behaved very well unlike Namakarana! Thanks to my lil gunda for being such a NICE momma's boy.<br />
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Day by day; His activities surprises and at same time put me off for all the running around. Exactly a year and a month old, his accomplishment are growing and varying every minute.<br />
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Sammu has started to walk without any support...though just few steps, yet a TREAT to watch him put those tiny steps and those small feet trying to balance, his eyes looking at me and expecting that encouragement to call him near me....This one milestone has washed away all the regrets of me "Not-working". Its another beauty which has given me unconditional happiness. Its the best moments of a motherhood and am sure any mother would vote for this.<br />
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Sammu loves running to Bathroom and play with water...now, what he most enjoys is me stopping him from going...This is how it works...We are together in room, playing..At one point I look at the phone (or) any work /talk to someone, there is takes that as a good chance to rush till the bathroom door and waits for me to look at him..The moment I look at him and scream, his catches that moment of joy and rushes towards the bucket... his screams are so cute, while he taps his feet with joy when the water sprinkles on him, looking at me to join him and I end up playing with him for atleast 10mins. Maybe this is the definition of "BLISS!!!"<br />
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He talks in his own language, paaaa, thataaaa, baaaa and so on...he can go on and on; enjoying himself and those meaningless words are so cute and double cute.... <br />
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I ensure to take him out atleast once a week for coffee or lunch, so he gets to come to new places and get to meet my friends...he seems to be enjoying and knows amma needs to have some time out. I try to make it as much as engaging but personally love when he sleeps on my lap, which I enjoy my Pastas and Wine:)<br />
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Lunch with Vini and Neha at Toscano last week was one of the best times I have had....<br />
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Something which I wanted to pen down, for my self...<br />
I have never left my son and gone out till date. As much as I would like to have some "ME" time, I have no choice to just leave him and somewhere am getting a feel that will reach a stage where he will not be able to stay without me. I might not like this since I would definitely need that independence and from him too.I wish to refrain back to my dreams once he is old enough to understand and agrees to let me go out for what I want to do....<br />
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got sometime tonight to read my friends blog and am loving loving it....<br />
I wish to make more time....<br />
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Cheers<br />
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