A Million Tiny Little Things...

Dear Jane, 

This one is for you!

For the 12 Years that we have been together now! For many more that are yet to come!

Since I did not get you anything for this anniversary (Sorry!), I will let you in on a little secret - I started this blog for You! You always have made fun of me for being Public-Display-of-Affection-Challenged. So, this was secretly my way of telling the world how much you meant to me!

So, I decided that the best gift I can give you is to revive our blog... And that's just what I plan to (FINALLY!) do for you this year!

When Did I Become a Mother!

Time is 11.45 pm. My eyes are so droopy and sleep is brushing against my eyelashes. The words forming in my head don't find their way to my fingertips. I just want to sleep. But I won't; cos I so badly want to write a post. Its been almost 8 months since I have written anything here; or anywhere. 

Lil Doe will turn ONE in 2 weeks and 6 days. Its been an year since we embraced Parenthood; and did time just fly in the snap of a finger? No, No way. The year dragged and nagged with a hell lot of sleepless nights, rushed meals, pee, poop and spit-ups drenched clothes, 2 min baths, colic episodes and vaccination horrors. 

When we look back --exactly one year back, this was what we wanted then and this is what we have now. We have our little girl who has already started calling us Amma and Acha! And yes, we are happy, contented and above all, so much thankful to the Almighty!

Revenge of the Father!

So, I will start by addressing the elephant in the room... Yes, we have been M.I.A since almost 8 months now. There are a couple of reasons for this - Reason One, we started telling ourselves that this blog is getting pretty boring. Posting all the pregnancy stuff and then the baby stuff made it sound like - "Oooh! Look how perfect our life is! Too bad yours sucks!". So, we decided to take a break.

And Reason Two - WE ARE PARENTS NOW!

Let me make one thing very clear - Nothing, NOTHING in the whole wide world had prepared me for taking care of a baby! I mean, they should make this stuff mandatory at school and have regular exams and practicals and stuff. I'm serious!

And, the worst part is nobody warns you about this until you are already there. I mean, COME ON, I'm pretty sure every parent in the world has gone through this. But all they tell you is how lovely it is to have a child. Don't get me wrong, it is indeed wonderful - but it comes with its downsides. No more time for movies, no more time for books, no more time for friends, etc.

But then, you tend to miss some things more than the others...

Lil' Doe speaks!!!

I know you all have been waiting for me :)

So here I am..... stepping onto my Amma's and Achan's blogo-sphere!

This is my second month here outside.. so far, so good with all your prayers and blessings. Just wanted to tell you my birth story with all its glory before my over-enthusiastic dad or mom spill it out.