“Close your eyes and go to sleep, RIGHT NOW” “I am counting till 3, sleep or else….” “Get into the bed right now, else I am throwing away all your toys” This and many more requests, threats and a lot more…. Sounds familiar? Well, bedtime struggles are real and you are not alone mama. The […]
As a new mom, I think the most awaited part of the day for me was the time when I used to sit down massaging our babies. The mood, set up, vibe and overall ambience of those 30 minutes of massage (that includes 2 babies by the way!) were so warm, cuddly and precious to […]
My daughter peered at me from behind the kitchen door as I was busy preparing supper. “Mumma, I want to you to play the dollhouse game with me” “Not now”, I replied. “I am finishing up the kitchen work first”. Her head dropped low and she turned back but her voice still carried “But you […]
Okay, so this family craft was something I knew we had to do and there was no better day than today. Because exactly 6 months back on March 21st 2020, it was the beginning of our life together without any dependency on anyone else- no cooks, no house helps, no nanny, no laundry guy- just […]
Yay, it’s that time of the year…time to snuggle up in cozy winter wear and sip in some hot choclate. I totally love the feel of this season and the nip in air! But but but, if you are a mom, especially mommying toddlers, there’s a humongous task that must be looming over. The task […]
“Back to school”……a phrase that brought smiles to our little ones faces at one point in time…and also a joy to parents for having some time off while kids were away to school. Alas, 2020 has been the year of change and the meaning of “back to school” has changed as well. While life during the […]
If you have a 5 year old at home, you would know how drastically life changes for these kindergarteners. All of a sudden you would feel interacting with a kid who can spin you around with zillion questions, while at the same time wanting to be let loose like a toddler. And when it comes […]
First 6 weeks for a new mother are rocky. Your delivery may have been easy or complicated, you may have had a cesarean or vaginal delivery, you may have laboured for a few hours or for a few days- no matter how unique your delivery experience has been, the trauma a woman’s body goes through […]
Oh well, call me a cleanliness freak or a stickler for hygiene, I am okay with the label as long as I know that my kids are safe at least in their surroundings. With the moments of despair & anxiety that have been looming around us thanks to the Covid19 pandemic, my fear and distress […]
This time that we are spending at home has given me a chance to simplify our home. Being mindful about what we bring into our space means I spend less time shopping, organising, and tidying up. Buying fewer things that are better quality also reduces clutter and waste (which equals less stress for me as […]