Isn't that what it all boils down to in life? It isn't always celebrating the things that go well or in accordance with our plans or even making our peace with the things that don't. It's finally just existing with what IS. Sometimes we are able to do it gracefully and other times it takes a... Continue Reading →
Reblogged: Marking Territory
Everywhere I look, I sit the offspring's presence prevails. The jar of Gummybears are usually within hand's reach although with the child-proof caps it's still a bit in our control when we want to hand the bears over. There are clothes clips on the futon, tigers and lions (figures) under the sofa cushions and Play... Continue Reading →
There Are Lines…
Indeed there are. There are fine lines too, the ones which aren't demarcated with thick, bold colors-whether actual or virtual and then there are the F-I-N-E lines. Whatever be their shape or width;you generally don't cross them. The deal with the lines is this, it denotes the start of something that may or may not... Continue Reading →
Parenting Chronicles
We landed up at my parents' place for a month (poor them) a few days ago. This was preceded by a mini family vacation to the Northern part of India, a nice, fun wedding, loads of pictures (no surprises there) and some amount of barfing- MLM. But that's not the crux of this post. I... Continue Reading →
Parenting Pitfalls: A Series- #1 Expectations
As a parent I find that I am plagued by expectations. Whether or not I mold my behavior accordingly isn't the matter at hand but I find that I am so much more susceptible to having expectations from my child, about my child and basically it's a never-ending story. What started off this particular line... Continue Reading →
Eating Your Words
Let me assure you that having to eat your own words is not a culinary experience to aspire to. Nope! Classic cases of eating one's words that I'm pretty sure quite a few adults go through- When I grow up I won't talk to my kids the way my parents talk to me- Reality? We... Continue Reading →