Diwali is tomorrow .. Faral, akashkandil, pantya, new clothes.. all the things we associate with Diwali. I am thrilled that my children are also experiencing Diwali just like I did.

I remember the excitement of new clothes. Usually that we got twice in a year (birthday and diwali). The food mom made, (sometimes bought), dad getting this exotic dry-fruit boxes from suppliers. And fatake. Moti soap, utna..

Now, maybe my kids don't appreciate getting new clothes. They get these every few days. They don't appreciate dry-fruits, these are lying around in dabbas they can open and eat whenever they want.. Faral, maybe not so much, as I buy and keep a bunch of stuff regularly for school and afternoon snack.

And yet, today Avani asked her aaji. Is Diwali tomorrow..WOW?! She had a smile on her face as she walked away. Wonder when she is my age, what will her associations be with Diwali..

A life update..

Miss A is all of 5 years old. Arguments, hugs, kisses, and plenty of fun.. Arguments came first because the girl challenges all the time. Its not just academic. She will not accept things at face value. She is such a daddy's girl in the kind of person that she is.. Strong, stubborn, smart and loving. All bundled into a tiny energy packet..

Little M is on the way to winning the award for the best/worst terrible twos.. Hmm.. let me start. We like to bully big sister, who will not hit him unless she is really provoked. We like to give and get hugs, kisses and cute smiles. We can get away with a bunch of naughtiness by simply doing something silly.. And yes, he has everyone wrapped around his finger..

My little babies are growing up way too fast, and I have decided to be more regular ..for myself..

Memories..

I seem to come back to this blog in intervals. Intervals that are caused when I hear about a new diagnosis. Its just the place to come to when your insides feel like jelly.. When you mentally relive the horrors yet again..

But since I want my blog to also be a reminder of the happy times.. I spent quite a lot of time, and found some precious memories lost in the high-speed life. Reading about those things made me so happy. So..in a new post, I am going the happy route.. Anyone wants to join?? :)