My son starts the Spring semester of his freshman year at college today. Good to see that he is taking such diverse classes:

• Minimalism/postminimalism in music
• French
• Intro to Organic Chemistry
• Intro to Computer Science

V: Adit, please don’t scream and shout! Talk softly.

A: but why, mommy?

V: If you keep screaming and shouting, my ears will stop working properly. I won’t hear anything when you ask me for food or toys and other things.

A: well… You’ll just have to learn how to read my lips.

Chat in the car this morning. Adit: Where is the man on the moon? Me: There is no moon in the sky, so we can't see that man. Adit: Where is the moon? Me: Don't you remember that moon goes to bed in daytime and the Sun goes to bed in nighttime? Adit: Yes. But, I hope that man is not sleeping. Me: … read more

Adit turned 3 years old last Sunday. He is very happy to be a big boy now and so are we. Earlier this year, we were a little worried with Adit stuttering but, it turned out to be a normal step in growing up. His brain always runs a mile ahead of his tongue and he used to get stuck on his words. His … read more

Ashwini: When I grow up, I am going to be doctor and teacher. Adit: I grow up be princess. Ashwini: You can’t be a princess, Adit. Princesses are girls. Adit: I be princess. Ashwini: You can’t be a princess. You can be a prince. You are not a girl. Adit: Adit girl… Adit … read more

When Adit wakes up in the morning, he calls out for either me or his Aai. He gets very upset if the parent he is not calling for, shows up to get him out of bed. We haven’t been able to figure out any pattern or reason why he chooses one of us. Yesterday was one of those days when he was … read more

Enjoying the last few popsicles of this year as Summer comes to an end. read more

While I was getting all depressed with all the life/work troubles, Adit made my day. It was his first no-cry drop-off at the daycare. He happily went to “Tate” and waved goodbye to me. Most excellent!!! read more

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It is quite nice that we are about 2 miles from the beach and the ocean (actually, long island sound). Took the kids to the beach last week to just check out the place. Ashwini had been to a beach before, but it was the first time for Adit and he loved it. Initially, he was skeptical and … read more

Last weekend, we went to the Toledo Zoo. Thankfully, this is a small zoo as our kids last for about 2 hours before getting tired and cranky. We had enough time to view the seals and polar bears exhibit followed by a train ride through Africa and a couple of times on the merry-go-round. It is good to … read more

Is that a bird? Is that a plane? Is that SUPERMAN?


Dada, what the $%#& was that?

Ashwini wrote it all by herself, and look at that pretty flower she drew. I hope to receive many many more such cards in the future. :) Thanks to all of you who sent your wishes yesterday.

Don’t just stand there taking photos, put me in this swing!!! By the way, Happy Birthday to V!!! read more

After running around in the yard all afternoon and getting wet while washing the cars, on a warm sunny spring day, everyone was just wiped out. Adit was busy gobbling up some snacks and Ashwini fell asleep in the couch while reading a book. Adit was happy to see Ashwini asleep and got busy with … read more

After running around in the yard all afternoon and getting wet while washing the cars, on a warm sunny spring day, everyone was just wiped out. Adit was busy gobbling up some snacks and Ashwini fell asleep in the couch while reading a book. Adit was happy to see Ashwini asleep and got busy with … read more

V's brother made a CD of assorted Hindi songs for her and it is being played in the car for some days. Ashwini listens and remembers these songs without understanding most of the words. It is funny how we catch her humming "saagar kinaare... dil ye pukaare... tu jo nahi to mera koi nahi hai" or … read more

Today, Adit is 15 months old. Here is his monthly progress report. Although I have missed several months in between, I still call this a monthly report. I wish I was as punctual about these reports as I was with Ashwini. Adit is still very smiley and loves to flash his teeth to anyone who talks with … read more