By the next Mother’s Day, the palpable excitement to get the best presents for me would’ve dialled down. The innumerable cards and coloured papers telling me how much they love me would have been replaced by one that has more text and less drawings. This Mother’s Day, I will soak in the words written with…
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I worry less and care much more as I approach 40..
As I approach 40, I’ve found myself with a different perspective on many aspects of my life. I have slowed down physically (which has of course come after a severe injury in my left knee, followed by an even severe sprain in my right ankle recently) as I begin to view my body as a…
Marriage Is Falling In Love With the Same Person Twice (or More)
It’s been a long time I’ve been with my husband. I know that’s subjective, but I would call celebrating a 12th wedding anniversary quite a long time of being together. Something has shifted in all this time. To be completely honest, a lot of things have shifted several times in this time. We’ve been close,…
I’ll be your mama, now and forever
It is said that a mother carries her baby for much longer than nine months. I have done the same. I still carry you when you run and fall. I wipe your tears when you come to me as it hurts. I wonder if you’ll come to me when your heart breaks and it hurts…
I’m Always Last Because I Put Them First
I am the first person they look when they wake up in the morning. A hug from me is what gets their day started. The rush begins soon after where kids need help with school uniforms, packing lunch boxes and leaving for their day in the world outside. I get ready last, but that doesn’t…
We didn’t know what we didn’t know
We didn’t know what “perfection” was till we saw you We didn’t know what “exhaustion” was till we experienced the sleepless nights, living life in a blur We didn’t know what “fear” meant till we saw blood on your bruised knee for the first time We didn’t know what “joy” was till we held you…
I take it all with me, as I leave it all behind
As I left my parents’ house this morning to return to my family, I had a nagging feeling that I was leaving something behind. I scurried to check what that might be. I ran up the stairs, scanned a few drawers, looked through the laundry, but I found nothing. I looked around the kitchen to…
Long-Distance Grandparents Give a Different Kind of Love
It’s a different kind of love when grandparents live far from their grandchildren. They often miss the birthdays and the craziness of the day. But they never forget to bake a cake and have their own friends over to feel a part of the celebration. The grandkids have a special kind of month-long party. A secret…
Moms Know the Small Things Matter
I have always given credit to my dad for letting me find my path in life, for making me independent, fearless, confident, and everything I am today. It was he who taught me to drive a car even when my mom thought I was too young. He let me be reckless till I figured out exactly…
From postpartum pajamas to corporate pants: A guide to sanity
There was a time I believed that pregnancy was hard. There was also a time I felt raising one child was difficult. Having since delivered my second baby, I’ve also realized that life with two littles is definitely challenging. However, I never knew that getting back to work after two kids (both under 5) would…
Little Voice of Love 