The BIG move

We are moving this weekend to America for the next few years. It has been an exhausting experience so far, what with the packing the whole house in less than a week single handedly(baby in tow) and then the delayed visa process. This meant that since we had already handed over our house we spent [...]

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Shit happens

Extremely hilarious or disgusting incident recounted below.( Depends upon your sense of humor.)
The other day, I opened the Munchkin’s diaper to change it and left him in the buff for five minutes to “air” him out. Unfortunately he fell asleep and not wanting to disturb him, I let him be. We started lunch in some [...]

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Madras,maasi and mad friends!

We spent the last week in Madras. It was a much awaited trip not only because we would finally get the blasted visas but also because it is home to my best friend and for the time being, my sister. It was wonderful to meet both of them and for a change the weather in [...]

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Weighty issues

Throughout my pregnancy , I put on just the requisite amount of weight. I had put on a total of 18 kgs but my Doc and I weren’t bothered much because I was all tummy.Once I delivered, I weighed just 5-6 kgs more than what I did when I had started off.This is manageable ,I [...]

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“Slap her…She’s a C-sec Mom!”

 I have been thinking about this for a few days now. This is inspired by a conversation I had with Poppin’s Mom when I met her recently. She wanted to know why I was so comfortable with the fact that I had a C-section and why it didn’t bother me at all.
 
For many reasons. Firstly [...]

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Once bitten,twice shy.

The Munchkin is inflicting teeth wounds on us in a big way these days. Because of his teething, he is forever looking for something to sink his teeth into. And that something is usually a person-me being the first casualty. I’ve got little red welts all over my hands ,neck and feet(!)
And it hurts! Who [...]

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The Diwali bash

It was the Munchkin’s first Diwali and so it was celebrated with much pomp and show. Our extended family came down from Bombay and fussed and fawned over him for a whole week. He got loads of gifts in cash(which we promptly pocketed ) and kind.
Funnily enough, the Munchkin was unaffected by the loud noises [...]

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WTHey!

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Half time!

Six months are up.Let’s take stock-
1. The Munchkin is doing what Priyanka calls the military crawl. And the speed has to be seen to be believed-blink and he’s already half way to Delhi!

2. He clearly recognizes Mom and Dad now and if they cross the room he cries out and outstretches his arms to be [...]

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