The perfectly imperfect journey of a Husband and Wife

The perfectly imperfect journey of a Husband and Wife 🥰

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Fourteen years

Of rum and beers,

Of Biryani and chaap

Baap re Baap!

Of Rosogolla and mishti

And Your haath ka tea! Waah! 

In between Katla and Chingri malaicurry,

Life was at times blurry!

Sometimes sunny and bright.

At times as dark as night.

Only we both know the plight.

Getting the kid was such a big fight. 

But she's such a delight!

The journey from two to the three of us

Has been an amazing bonus.

From being thin to fat,

Which is a fact!

Life has been fascinating

And I am not exaggerating

That you are the best!

And that shows I have a great taste 😁

Happy Anniversary 🎉🎉🥳

Being Amitabh Bachchan

11th October used to be the day of the Divine for me as a child. I would wake up early, head for my bath and enter the pooja room in immaculate clothes. Babu knew exactly what I needed for the puja so he would keep things ready. I would decorate the idol, offering flowers and naivadya to the deity with extreme care and devotion. The prayer that day was only meant for one person... Mr.  Amitabh Bachchan. 

Yes, it's his birthday today and this day brings back these crazy memories of my Amitabh smitten childhood. 

Friends and family would call to wish me as if it was my birthday 😁  The whole day was dedicated to this man whom I called 'Kaka' out of affection. The day would not end with me watching Sholay and weeping in the last scene when my favourite actor breathes his last onscreen. 

Remember maintaining a diary which had newspaper cut outs, magazine cut out, trivia, articles and numerous pages written by me in honour of Mr. Bachhan. The only wish those days was ... Isshhh ekbar Jodi onake samne dekhte partam ( Wish I could see him in person once ) And as they say if you wish something from the bottom of your heart the universe makes sure it happens. I saw him not once but twice in my life. 😁 

Today  when I look back to those days I feel so good! My parents never chided me for being a movie buff or doing such crazy stuff. They just let me be. I remember Babu getting me the Lomani Amitabh B cologne after bhai told him to buy one and surprise me 🥰 

 I still dislike when someone tells me that I am a fan of Amitabh Bachchan... I wasn't a fan... I was someone who loved him and admired him irrespective of him having a clue that there's this little girl somewhere on the planet who eats,sleeps, breathes Amitabh Bachchan. 

Now  I am in my forties and the  'paglami' has subsided but somewhere that little girl is alive and she quietly prays for the legend 😊 Yes we grow up, we become old... But we should keep the kid alive within us to cherish and smile thinking of good old childhood days. 

PS: There were, there are,there will be  superstars but there's only one AMITABH BACHCHAN ❤️

Thank you for making my childhood fun and exciting! You are the reason I fell in love with cinema as a child. Happy Eightieth Legend ❤️

#AmitabhBachchan

It's storytelling time!!!

Children love to listen to stories of all kinds. They just don't seem to get tired and bored of stories. phew!
Though they are addicted to stories, they want variety, newness each time we narrate. Have you ever faced the difficulty? Well I face it often! This has lead me to make up stories which are fun, informative and interesting. This has given me a new avenue for rediscovering myself.
If you are doing something similar do connect with me. It will be exciting to know moms who go that extra mile in parenting,  find the hidden talent they have which they never got a chance to explore before.
Motherhood has been an exhilarating journey. It has also given me an identity of my own. Our children are great teachers! Unknowingly they teach us so much! They are like the goldsmiths who give shine to an otherwise course metal lying inside the earth's crust.
Stories are what we all like to hear. Make stories a part of your kids life too! Give them the power to imagine, to shine bright by the way you narrate it to them. It's super fun!

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Indian Comic books for children

Remember reading @amarchitrakatha books extensively as kids?  Somehow this generation of kids are not much into reading these kind of Indian comics based on our country's religion, legends, mythology and historical figures. 

The other day when we got an opportunity to visit a book store after ages, I saw Little Biryani picking up three of the books from the mentioned publisher. On asking she said, "Maa I have often heard you talking about tales from Amar Chitra Katha and so I thought of giving it a try." On returning home she finished all three books in a day as she loved the concept of the comic strips and the pictures which are used to narrate the stories. Isn't it a great feeling to see the kids liking something which is not only part of our growing up years, also something which  informs them of our brilliant culture and history in such simple yet elaborate manner! 

Do try buying #amarchitrakatha books for your little one next time. Do let us know about your experience ☺️

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How do you deal with Grumpy Child in public?

So how do you deal with the grumpy kid in public? 

Do you chide them or you just ignore them. Do you leave it to them to handle or you run to them for help? 

Every child has his or her own way to act in public. Sometimes a gregarious kid can also turn grumpy and it is necessary that we give them the space. Chiding or rebuke is not a healthy way of dealing with the situation. So what can parents do? 

Remember Avoiding without knowing the reason does not help at all

Humour is something that can be used as a tool to lighten the mood of the child and get him or her to participate again

Reproaching in public should be avoided. Even if the child is behaving in the most unlikely manner. As parents we should keep that in mind. 

Distraction can be a way to deal with the situation. Children get distracted quite easily and can be used as a took to handle the situation in a lighter manner. 

You can not escape by neglecting your child in public. Make sure you connect with them in their way to make them understand. 

Ignorance is not a bliss when you handle a child especially in public. 

Talk ... The best way to deal and understand your child during such situation. 

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Rest in peace my friend

I was in my twenties when AD saw you for the first time and fell in love with your style. He knew that you were meant to be with me so he got you home one evening. Since then you have been a part of my life traveling to various places along with me. Although we didn't get to see each other for a few years in between because of my Motapa (weight gain) post motherhood, yet we shared a relation beyond the physicality. You always motivated me to get back in shape so that we can get back to meeting and feeling each other once again. 

Now in my forties I have to let you go my friend because age took a toll on you as well. It's time for us to bid adieu to each other with a heavy heart. Thank you for being with me since 2007 and being a part of my journey pre covid and post covid. You have been beside me throughout my journey pre and post motherhood and seen my body undergo change like never before. Yet you held on to me like a true friend.

Every time I looked at you post motherhood it was a deep sense of belonging that made me feel  some day I should be able to get you back. When o wore you after many years it was the feeling of meeting a long lost friend. The emotion was overwhelming and I loved wearing you over and over again. You made me feel good about myself... My existence...my identity. You boosted confidence in me to face the world sprightly. 

Its been a great journey so far my little sexy dress but nothing is permanent so is ours. It's time to bid adieu to you.I will miss wearing you but let me tell you something... You could be non living but this living being really liked you and it's hard to part today. Thank you for giving innumerable memories to cherish upon. The compliments I received because of you, the amorous gaze of the husband whenever I wore you, every moment was special. Thanks to the husband for bringing you home that evening. My dress rest in peace. 

To Pee or not to Pee

I hate those midnight wala nature calls. Mostly when I am in deep slumber it'sthe bladder that kind of knocks from within making me feel like the cloud overburdened with rain, ready to burst and she'd it's weight.
I try to control and make up my mind... Aajke ami uthbo na hishu korte (tonight I am not getting up to pee) I turn this side,I turn that side trying to go back to sleep with the Hamletian dillema but the bladder seems impregnated with the waste water which needs immediate attention and I have no option but to run...run with those sleepy eyes to the toilet with reluctance  once again only to discover the eternal truth...

Tyag mei hi Sukh hain (Secret to happiness is  sacrifice) 😇😇😇

Then sleep like the infuriated lover leaves me to stay awake until the yellow fingers of the sun reaches me through the chinks of the curtains.
But tonight was  different and instead of fighting with my bladder I thanked it as I got to witness the magical Brishti (rain) and listen to its tunes sitting in my balcony while eating a banana and munching on some biscuits. My skin is not soaked but my soul is... Or is it both 😊

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