“Will you marry us?” This is the question that was being asked of me. Not a common one, is it? Usually, it is “Will you marry me?” But no, I was being asked the former, by a close friend of mine … and his fiancee!
JT and I have been friends for more than 8 years. In fact, he was my first friend …
To all our readers - a very happy Dusshera and Shubho Bijoya. Thanks to my friend Pragna for the picture.
In Atlanta some of us celebrated Pujo last weekend and some will this weekend. And there are some Dusshera parties too, though I dont think there will be any Ravanas burnt! …
Hello everyone. I am delighted to announce that I am now the mom of a new baby boy. And delighted with my growing family.
I dont have much time to write, as I dont have any help this time and my two boys keep me on my toes. But I had completely forgotten the newborn stage, and mothering a new babe …
So this saturday I have called some friends over. It has been ages since I have done a party at my house..
Here is the list of things I have to do on saturday..
1.Clean/mop the whole house..I am going to try this tomorrow so that I wont be busy on Saturday.
2. Take my son to Karate at 9:30..
3. Take him to get …
A proper treatment of your skin related issues would demand a complete understanding of your skin nature and the type of changes it is going through. The following observations would help us in a achieving a better result in consultation with a doctor.
Causes of skin change
normal aging
exposure to the sun (photoaging)
loss of subcutaneous support (fatty tissue between …
Pregnant and congested, with a scratchy throat! Apparently, congestion is another pesky yet common side effect of pregnancy - though not the scratchy throat. I had both a couple of days ago, so used some recommended home remedies I thought I would share. Do ask your doc though, before using, as it may not work for you or you may …
Ok, so which are your top TV shows? I dont meat Handy Manny and Sesame Street! Top three current and from the past. Mine are:
Law and Order and Law and Order SVU - Reruns galore so I can catch them at any time in the day when kids are napping or out!
30 minute meals - so gratifying and some recipes …
As I wrote in becoming big brother, I have been devouring books on helping the babe make the transition. And one of the suggestions was getting him a baby doll, so that he can ‘practice’ being gentle with it. Also, when I am busy feeding the baby or otherwise occupied with it after birth, he has his own ‘baby’.
Sounded …
So, while I have written quite a bit about many aspects of being Single in Seattle, I haven’t yet touched on a big aspect of being single again … yes, dating!
Just over 2 years ago, when I became ready to date, I didn’t know quite where to start. I could have gone the obvious route and dated people I met through “common interests.” At the time, the two principal …
Saumya: Can you wash this yogurt container?
Mamma: Yes, sure!
Saumya: Now can I play with it?
Mamma: Yes, you can.
Saumya: Why can I play with this?
Mamma:??????????
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Saumya: Why do we need to sleep now?
Mamma: See, how dark it is outside?
Saumya: Why is it dark?
Mamma: It’s night time.
Saumya: Why is it night time?
Mamma: So we can sleep?
Saumya: Why do we sleep?
Mamma: So our bodies …
As a child I fantasized visiting two places on earth; one was Salzburg, Austria which has been shown as the back drop in the movie ‘The Sound of Music’, my all time favourite. The other was Switzerland, popularized by Bollywood stars and directors. …
Usually I write about things I have found out you can do to push your career forward when on the H4 visa. Or just things you can do to take more control. I have told I am too serious, and no doubt H4 does offer a lot of opportunities for enjoying your life here. Some ideas:
The Road Trip Champs …
Profession: Presently architectural design and human-environment research, but also want to …
On Friday night I attended a Hindustani classical concert … it had been a while. How could I miss this one? Rajan and Sajan Mishra of the delightful Benaras gharana were going to be performing in the University of Washington campus. Rarely does one get an opportunity to hear such stalwarts of Hindustani classical music - live - sitting so far away in America. Besides, …
In life, when you are tired, in pain or plain sleepy, have you ever thought of turning it all off and escaping by turning a switch or a button? Once, only once have I had that opportunity.
I decided back in 2005 before the babe was born that I will go for ‘natural’ childbirth. Without Epidural that is. At my prenatal …
I am quite excited at the prospect of the babe becoming a big brother. Probably more that he is, as I dont think he realizes what it means yet. As a single child myself, I grew up lonely and wanting to have a sibling to share my life with, play, talk, argue and do all those things other kids seemed …
So usually I write about mom lessons but todays post is about standing in line with kids. I have been doing this a lot lately and badly wanted your ideas and advice on things to do while waiting. These can work in many places such as pediatrician waiting rooms, post offices, drivers license renewal offices you name it.
Here are …
