My darling Pari, I am sorry for writing to you after a very long break. The good news is, that all this while I have been busy having fun with you. Seeing you grow up, cherishing every moment of your mischief and learning to be a better parent with each lesson. It's amazing how nature …
Tag: motherhood
Sixteen
Pari has always disliked wearing a bib. I couldn't tie one even when she was hardly a couple of months old, for she would resist, cry and force me to remove it then & there. It hasn't changed till date. Pari is strongly agitated when I try to shampoo or oil her hair. She doesn't …
Being a single mom
I recently read two personal experiences at IHM's blog. Both were accounts of brave women who fell pregnant while in a live-in relationship and decided to go ahead to become single mothers. While I do not wish to comment upon their personal choices or circumstances, there is one important reason I had to write this …
Quit playing games
It's been a while since I realized that all I say and do is being followed, copied and understood by Pari. Though I still err on trying to act smart with her, only to end up re-learning the said lesson again. Pari is very fascinated by small kids and babies. Saying she loves them is …
Knit brows
I have always disliked the facial expression with knit brows. Irrespective of who does it, it triggers a rush of adrenaline in my blood forcing me to try my best to either ease out those creases or run away from there. It sounds crazy for many people knit their brows to strain their eyes or …
The Era I Lived In 