Category Archives: Parenting

What’s her name

Posted on February 25, 2012 by admin

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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Convo around the house

Posted on August 22, 2011 by admin

NK: Can I ask you what you want to be when you grow up? Samar: A fireman NK: Then what kind of girl would you marry? Samar: No one NK: Beta, there will come a time when all you can … Continue reading →

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Keep your fingers crossed

Posted on August 2, 2011 by admin

Tomorrow was going to be a fun day. The girls are away at Girl scout camp. The boys have been doing local parks and rec camp till 2. A friend offered to keep the boys overnight and have me and … Continue reading →

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Nk’s Retort to How Many Kids you have

Posted on July 23, 2011 by admin

Nk took all 4 to get haircuts. I was out thrifting this morning. Hairdresser: How many kids you have? You have a lot of kids. NK: Just 4. two of each. People have 9-10 kids. Utah has average 6-7. How … Continue reading →

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Is this considered rude?

Posted on May 12, 2011 by admin

The kids have been taking swimming since Dec. 2x a week we are at the pool. Last week a new session started. The boys are in level 1. A 3 yr old girl joined in. During the entire class, she … Continue reading →

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Deep Conversations

Posted on January 10, 2011 by admin

Samar: Where did  I come from? Me(why must they ask such questions while I am driving): You came from my tummy. Samar: Okay then where did you come from? Me:Nani’s tummy Silence and I think okay he is happy with … Continue reading →

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My creative child

Posted on August 31, 2010 by admin

My girls amaze me. I know everyone thinks their own offspring is amazing brilliant and a “snowflake”. but I, I have proof. She made these out of lanyard string. She took the pens nib. Followed a tutorial from a book. … Continue reading →

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Convo with the 3.5 yr old

Posted on July 28, 2010 by admin

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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Am I an indulgent mom?

Posted on July 13, 2010 by admin

I drive a 01(I think) Odyssey. Its  fully paid for. Its our main vehicle and the mileage on it is like 110k. Its been from CA to CO back to CA and now to WA. We literally eat, sleep, and … Continue reading →

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A thin line between telling the truth and lying

Posted on April 21, 2010 by admin

You go to a party and your friend bakes a tort for the birthday child. The tort was reallly good but not suitable for children’s palate. It had a chocolate glaze and your child says Why didnt you just buy … Continue reading →

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