Category Archives: Kids

All 4 Kids

Monday Moneysavers

What a whirlwind week. Quite a few finds to share. I have been stalking Craigslist for furniture for the mansion. A lot of what is listed there is fugly floral couch or the very fu-fu Victorian style type furniture. A particular … Continue reading

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What’s her name

First born: what does jawani mean in the song? 2nd born: duh it’s her last name. Doesn’t she sing my name is sheila jawani ———— In the hotel room, Samar is jumping between the 2 queen beds. Jumping and landing … Continue reading

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She is growing.

Ashwina, my mom, Nk and I were watching Mausam. Its the climax of the movie and Shahid rescues her from the angry mob. He screams at her, tumare bacha kaha hai. And she replies, kiske bacha. Tumare saath ta train … Continue reading

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The Picture Perfect Day

When you have as many kids as I, one on one time is very limited. Between swim lessons and school and doc’s appts and ebay and thrifting, if I even glance at a child, they should fall at my feet. … Continue reading

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Happy Halloween

 I dressed up as well. Took the kids out by myself, came home, PJ, dinner, count candy, consume 3 pieces of candy each, brush teeth and all 4 were in bed  by 9p/m. NK is taking a class on Mondays … Continue reading

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Before I forget

Me: Ashwina what do you think? Am I lucky to have a husband like daddy? Ashwina: sometimes u are lucky but daddy is so messy. He is almost like a untrained puppy. NK: I will speak when you get married … Continue reading

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My youngest turns 5.

It amazes me that I now no longer have an infant. Iu have 4 kids, and have been buy diapers for almost 7-8 years non stop. Isn’t it fantastic though, the next time I travel to India, I wouldn’t have … Continue reading

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Road trip day

We left late this afternoon because of boy scout and skating classes. We started at 145pm and first break was 345. I drove the first 75 miles. The next 124 miles were up a windy road. Through vineyards and green … Continue reading

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He passed

To do list 1. Buy stuff for elementary school donation 2. Shipping 3. Listing 4.Watch Grey’s 5. Sign up kids for swimming. Nothing much accomplished on my list today. I spent 3.5 hours at the allergist. He passed the test. … Continue reading

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Day 5

To do List Listing  170 listings Clean living room Shipping Using over ripe bananas to bake bread Laundry-did one load, still 3 loads left Sad news about Steve Jobs. I heard about it on the radio when I was driving … Continue reading

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