Bob Dylan was singing, “Tangled up in Blues” while we got out of the house this morning. Ashwini: Daddy, I am tangled up in blue, too. No. I am tangled up in blue and white. Look at my dress. Me: speechless read more

This post is very very overdue. Should have wrote about this last summer. We had noticed Ashwini calling the appliance that keeps our food cold, ‘frigerator’. We thought that it had to do with her difficulty with pronouncing certain “R” words. Her teacher (~25 yrs age) was at … read more

Ashwini has gotten much better with her writing skills. She can write most of the letters pretty well. I think “S” is the only problematic one. But, when she is writing anything, she doesn’t follow the rule of writing from left to right. She just keeps writing whereever she finds … read more

This fall/winter had been very funny. First there was no cold and there was no snow. Then came bone-chilling cold followed by snow and cloudy skies with fierce winds. Yesterday, it warmed up to a toasty 20+ F and the Sun was out. Perfect time to go out and enjoy some winter activities. Adit and … read more

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While changing clothes, Ashwini used to have fun with leaving her shirt over her head. Such behaviour can’t be encoded in genes, but Adit loves it too. I was surprised when he looked in the mirror and started cracking up at his own image the first time. read more

After the recent freezing rain/ice storm, everything is covered with ice and there are icicles everywhere. Ash: Daddy, I like eating icicles. Sydney and I were hunting for them in the playground. I love to dip them in the snow before eating. They taste so yummy. Me: speechless read more

While talking with me, Ashwini always referred to V as “Aai” and she referred to me as “Dada” or “Daddy” while talking with V. We noticed a change during the last couple of days. V: Just wait for a few minutes, Ashwini. It is too hot for you to eat. A: Can you eat … read more

Ashwini decorating cupcakes for Adit’s birthday and sporting a new smile that she uses while posing for photographs. read more

With all the trouble that followed Halloween this year, I forgot to post photos of the spider, the blue dog and the pink kitty (cousin Priya, who was visiting). read more

Location: In the car while going to school. A: Aai, I want Daddy to drop me at school. V: But, he drove you yesterday. It is my turn today. A: No. I want him to drop me everyday. V: Why? A: Because, Daddy is my favorite parent. V: Can I be your favorite parent, too? A: I am sorry Aai, but you … read more

Saw an article in Parenting magazine (or something similar) about what children from around the world eat. They listed three C’s that American kids live on: Cheerios, Chicken nuggets and Cheese. Ashwini being an American kid, likes these things, but she also eats a lot of different things. … read more

Ashwini: Aai, I'll tell you a secret in the morning. V: What is it? A: I'll tell you in the morning. V: Come on... tell it now. What is it? A: If I tell you now, it won't be a surprise. V: That's OK. Tell me now. A: But, I can't. It is not in my brain right now. It is outside... blowing bubbles. read more

Celebrating Bhaubeej at home. read more

Here is what Ashwini sees when she looks up from her bed.

Here is what Ashwini sees when she looks up from her bed.

Ashwini received her influenza immunization this evening. While we were going to the Doctor’s office, she was a little apprehensive about getting a shot, but agreed to come along when I reminded that she’ll get a sticker and a lollipop there. The nurse that gave her the shot was very … read more