Tag #MommyRamblings

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!

When to put the baby sleeping in your arms on the bed is the most important life decision for a parent in the first three months (and for some, even after that). One millisecond before the “right” time and all… Continue Reading →

Last night after going to bed, Vedu called me into her room for a sip of water and had an interesting conversation with me. —————- Vedu: “Amme, it was my wedding tonight. We had pe pe pe (sound of the… Continue Reading →