Today in retrospect

The day was good, with many things accomplished. I was very organized and focused. Wish I update the same for every day..Came up with many ideas for the book. Well only thing left is to get those things back on the book. Back home it was very hectic having to do all the household stuff, but in a way it was so good seeing Peddu and Chinnu being so occupied with each other. They played house, trying to cook like me. I am surprised that my boys are also so interested in cooking, seeing us.
 
They made me dosa, coffee and what not...it was most enjoyable part of the day

Things that have a mind of its own!

Well imagine feeling different all of a sudden! A diet that I have been following for so many months suddenly feels very tough. Is it because I announced to the whole world about it? Well come what may I am determined to follow it through. The day was tough at work, had everything happening that prevented me from following the plan.

I was happy that I was through it finally! I was elated with the feedback to the diet plan. I am more determined in seeing this through..

Work in progress

With Canon EOS 1000D - The Object in focus until we learn the working of the camera is our Holy Basil plant / Tulasi.

State of mind!

Through the day various things happened that were changing the mind as it went. First I came to know that Spice you Life blog was nominated in a bloggie award. Then Hubby dear called up to say he was taking Konda for a movie. It was a movie on Father and daughter. He said they wanted to watch it alone. Since they had lot of time, they dropped in to office. My colleagues were seeing Konda after a long time. Most of them were purring on like how cute she is and she sweet she is. I couldn't but feel pride in that. Of course, all those were not because of me.

I felt strange that I was not being my usual strict self. Yes I hate being strict with the kids, but if I am not, who else! Afterall I convince myself saying it is for their good. I am right, right?

Pictures ~ this and that!

Basil plant from front yard!

Boys's Book..How symbolic!..it was pretty late when hubby dear took these pictures..while I was updating the blogs..

Legs up on a holiday!

We had a day off on account of Republic day and spent most of the day planning to go out. Finally we did for a Republic day celebration in our club. The kids had a field day and you can expect how it must have been for the adults. We again decided we were right in thinking never to take the kids out! None of them eat, other than drinking those Maazas, Fantas...

This picture of Peddu shows their freaking day out!

Events as they happen ~ Jan 18th!

I finally came around having a small booklet made with papers that were empty on one side. It is small enough to fit my purse and be with me at all times. I have filled in with tasks that need to be done. I actually have been feeling very productive since having it.

Focus, Focus is the mantra for this year. Though I have accomplished most of the things I planned for these 18 days, I was still feeling hurried that 18 days have passed.

I have just posted 3 different posts and that feels like a big thing achieved!

Off to sleep, of course before soaking the dals for a new dosa that I planned to make! It requires that it be soaked for 5 hrs and then fermented 1 hr. How is that possible for a working woman? So I decided I soak it for 6 -7 hrs. Naturally I will update based on the success rate!

Events as they happen ~ Jan 16th!

When out of the fridge it sprung it felt life steeping in
It gathered hope that finally its day has come
but poor soul got sadden as the day neared,
with the tantalizing aroma sniffing from the kitchen,
it realized it's going go back to the cold compartments
with company of other freezing things, that never looked bright

When was a apple more appealing than a crispy meddu vada?

Events as they happen ~ Jan 15th!

With the Sankranthi Festival comes the Chennai Sangamam ~ the Open Festival to the city!

We went to the nearby park to catch the action live with kids. Even before we got in, kids were more keen on the balloons that were being sold outside. Finally we did get back home with one for each. Though promptly two got bursted, leaving just that Yellow one behind!

Food stalls selling fast foods and other items!

Stage all set for the evening show!

The eagerly waiting crowd..

Finally...Lord Shiva and Parvati with their blessings!

They were so obliging to pose for the camera, of course Shiva was upset on his missing crown.


Enjoy!

Events as they happen ~ Jan 13th

Today was Bogi, the day started with Konda running to check out the Bon fire. But I couldn't see many of them doing it. Went to office and was discussing what to make for Sankranthi, thinking about Poli. Hubby dear was telling with the hectic schedule we need not bother about such laborious tasks!

I was only too glad to heed to that!..:)

Events as they happen ~ Jan 12th

Today finally after 4 days of missing their Dad, Chinnu and Konda were crying non stop for an hour. Hubby dear had gone on a trip and every evening when the kids came home, they ask for their dad and convince themselves that he has gone for office!

Somehow Konda gets so sentimental the moment she hears her dad is gone on a trip. She manages not to show to the boys. But this evening, she started crying and Chinnu followed suit and for non stop one hour he was crying!

Finally the lolli pop saved the day!

Events as they happen ~ Jan 10th

Wanted to quickly update today before the usual things get me bowled over! Being Sunday has its own regular things to do. But for a change, I cleaned the Pooja room which normally is hubby dear's favorite one to do.

The day started with the kids most favorite breakfast Appam with Tomato Kurma. It's either this or Poori with Channa. Since the boys didn't eat their dinner last night they were keen to have an early breakfast.

They have now gone to watch their sister play cricketucal (cricket)

Events as they happen ~ Jan 9th

First Saturday in the new year that I was at home and spent very usefully by cooking about 3 different dishes. Then got around getting Konda sit and decide on what she wants. Though it was almost most of what I make through the week, it was fun getting her interested. We decided on the breakfast and lunch.

Went to pick up the boys and my niece. They were elated seeing me. Had a fun trip back home and spent next hour making them eat cakes and playing house with them. They are so easy to please. Well almost!

I am trying to change the template of this blog, lets see if I can!

Events as they happen ~ Jan 4th

I had to go bring Chinnu from his school by 12 noon as he was having diarrhea. The moment I entered, I heard him calling out to Peddu saying "Anna, Ekada ra (Anna come here)" and his Kavitha akka was teasing him. The moment I called from down, they tried sending Peddu, who started crying, inside and sent Chinnu down.

Chinnu was most thrilled seeing me and wanted to know where his Dad was. He ran to the bike and then asked why Peddu and Lucky (my niece) were not coming. I tried telling him something and reached home within 5 mins. Getting down, he again asked for them. When I said they won't be coming home, he looked at me and said "Lucky unilay, Pedduni Pilluchukoony ra (Let Lucky be at school, you bring Peddu). Hearing him say that my heart swelled.

They fight often, yet miss each other's company so much. Chinnu was alright by evening.

Rest of the day passed off, yet I managed to do the Best of 2009 round up by 12 am.