Category Archives: Family

Reason #546723 why not to have more than 1 child

The middle 2 kids are in a big school production. Each grade gets to perform a 2 mine dance routine. If they chose to give up their recess to practice, they get to be in the choir. Today was show … Continue reading

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Sisterly Love

Ashwina and the kids talking about an accident I had in 2001 in Boston. Avasha: Was I a baby then? Me: Nope I think I was newly pregnant with you. Ashwina: Thats must be the reason why you are so damaged. … Continue reading

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The holidays,the resolutions and all that

 My sis left. We didn’t do anything big. The park, the library, the zoo, the beach and hanged out at home. yet everyone had fun. The kids made crafts, did painting, played with doll house and building blocks. Anushka will … Continue reading

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When you grow Up

Me: Girls when you are all grown up and earning your own money, will you go thrifting and to garage sales? Ashwina: yes. I love it. You can find all sorts of cool things which you cannot find in a regular … Continue reading

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Like a headless chicken

My 3rd week of working.I wonder about those women who work full time. How do they do it? I am just working 2 days and I feel overwhelmed. Is it because of the number of kids I have. 4 versus 2? Or … Continue reading

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Convo with the 3.5 yr old

We see a spotted Great Dane on the street. Samar: MAMA THERE IS A COW WALKING Neil: Samar thats a very big dog. S: No its not na uh its a cow, ask Mama N:Mama is it a cow or … Continue reading

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Day 2 of Samar’s Diet

Yesterday I went to Sujatha’shouse and had thosai..which is something Samar cannot have but I did. I couldnt resist the crispy paper thin thosai. Today we were invited to a neighbour’s party and I lied to her,saying that my mil … Continue reading

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Maybe writing it will make me feel better

We received a call from India today. At 5 in the morning. When I heard the person saying, I am your neighbour calling..I knew it wasnt going to be anything good. I woke Nk up. His dad passed away 2 … Continue reading

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Camping Again

Virgin camping trip, with a preggo me and 3 young kids. We were  are crazy. Up in Estes Park. See how small the kids looked. Such adorable monsters Pictures The first trip as a family of 6. 2nd camping trip 2-3 weeks … Continue reading

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Monday MoneySavers

Brand new with a sticker price of $19.99. I paid $3.99. The kids had 2 hours of fun with it. NK got to relive his childhood.    

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