Category Mommy Ramblings

Of all the wonderful joys that my girls give me in life, the one that I can most certainly do without is the non-stop “Ammeeeeee Ammeeeee” from outside my toilet door. Man! Do I ever get to pee or poo… Continue Reading →

I’ve been listening to so many of Vedu’s stories from school all week. But nothing beats this snippet from her very first day. “Amme, even though you told me that it is okay to feel sad and cry a little… Continue Reading →

Last night while trying to get some sleep, I suddenly felt a kick inside my tummy and impulsively put an affectionate hand to it, smiling… And then I remembered that I am not pregnant. :-/ Who knew even ‘gas’ could… Continue Reading →

Vedu: (Damn! I can’t think of anything to cry about today. Please God, give me something.) Ah.. ah.. ah.. Me: Vedu, can you please do something for me? Vedu: Oh nooooo! I was about to sneeze when you spoke. And… Continue Reading →

As a parent you will have to deal with a lot of judgement from people, even if “dealing” means ignoring such crap most of the times. But nothing beats the kind of judgement you will face from your own parents!… Continue Reading →

Spent my entire evening consoling my 4-year-old who has been crying uncontrollably saying she wants to be a baby again, because she is no longer able to make the goo goo sounds of a baby properly. Promised her that I… Continue Reading →

Why do the loudest of thunderstorms happen only when your kids are fast asleep, you are finishing off your work for the day and are about to get the teensy bit of peace and quiet you have been craving for… Continue Reading →

The problem with humming lullabies to your baby at bedtime is that you fall asleep first.

Why a baby’s most comfortable position in her parent’s arms simply has to be the most uncomfortable position for the parent is beyond me!