First unofficial Arangetram !

Everybody knows how much a mother cares for her child and I'm one such mother who cares for her son's hygiene. I'm always careful(sometimes too much,as my hubby feels) about where we take him and what touches his skin. We generally carry a bottle of sanitizer wherever we take him and offer it to whoever comes home!

Today was the first time we took him to a play ground where a corporate cricket match was being played(one of teams was Ed's office team). It was in the sunny afternoon where the heat waves were amplified to a greater frequency. Neil opened his eyes, for the first time, to a burning day-out and almost changed his color to crimson by the time we reached the playground.(Our car acted as a catalyst which was almost like an oven.)

His colleagues were happy to see Ed,a family man, after a long time. Neil widened his eyes and gave a broader smile to all of them which encouraged them to interact with him. Ed was happy showing his son the play ground and the fellow-players.He was just waiting to introduce Neil to cricket-accessories(bat,ball,gloves,pads,etc) and it was THE chance for him.Today,for the first time, neither the mud-packed trousers and jerseys or the dirty gloves stopped Neil from feeling what his Pa felt for cricket.Today was his arangetram.......though not official :)

May St.Valentine Rest in Peace !

There are a zillion things that remind me of my graduation days and this is one of those things.I remember the excitement on the eve of V-day.Since there was no protest against these celebrations back then it was THE occasion to wait for.

In the hostel, we would spend the V-day eve generally discussing (sort of team work) the gifts we could buy,what to wear,how exactly the day should pass.....(wish we planned our study holidays with such an intensity we wouldn't have suffered,most of us,during the exams)! We,the girls, always wanted it to be a perfect day and I'm sure it was same for boys as well(no details attached due to lack of info).

The next thing we waited was to get back to the hostel and exchange info with girls,feel happy,excited and loved or some would even start planning their next V-day already to make it perfect. I don't know why we human beings are crazy about perfection !!!??? But it was always a joyous occasion.

This year it felt a lot different to Ed and me.We loved the time with our little Neil.It was a family V-day celebration.No cards,no gifts but what is mandate for the day was there........LOVE. St.Valentine might have performed secret marriages against Roman Emperor Claudius II's decision or been in love with his jailor's daughter or it could be the beginning of spring in Rome but unknowingly he gave a day to people so that they pause and realize there's much more to life than just living.

So St.Valentine,may your soul rest in peace !

Time doesn't change everything..!

It's always said that time keeps changing which means everything changes with time....except people,I would like to add. Might sound familiar to you all as you are also surrounded by people.

Before I got married,the same people would ask,
" .....So when are you tying the knot? "
" ..... by the way, when are YOU getting married?"
" ..... So,is wedding on cards yet ?"

When I got married I thought I wouldn't have to answer but very soon I knew I was wrong. People would now ask me,
" After how long are you planning for a family?"
" When are you having kids? "
" Isn't it time you had a family? "

Now that we have a baby I have realised that people are people and that's why we always say...PEOPLE ! They now ask me,
" So when are you planning to get back to work ?"
" Are you planning to work ?"
" Are you on a break..for how long?"

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