Hola...
So, how are we all doing? All excited for the weekend? Yes, me too. Yesterday it was a mixed bag of emotions and somehow i did not let those mixed emotions fen me down. My spirits are somewhat spiking high today as i have to do little bit of shopping for my children for the upcoming festive season. This weekend looks somewhat busy with the kids running to different places and me managing maintaining the sanity. Tonight i will try to make small list. Of course the kids dominate the list.
On Monday its 'Mahalaya' and Bengali's all over the globe are waiting for the Goddess to descend on earth. We Bengalis believe that Goddess Durga descended on earth on this day to end the 'ashurs' or demons thus marking end to the battle between the Goddess and "Mahishahur'. This day is basically celebrated how the Goddess was sent by husband Lord Shiva and other Gods with other powers and weapons to fight against the demons. This day also marks the end of 'Pitri Pokkho' and if you are a Bengali you know what i am talking about.
Growing up i used to see my Mother and all the neighboring ladies cleaning their homes before 'Mahalaya'. They used to say we should clean before the Gooddess arrives on earth. The ladies used to clean everything from bed sheets to window curtains and try to sparkle every corner of the house. Many women used to prepare dry sweets to be stored in air tight containers to be offered to the Goddess over the festive season. I can go on and on but the clock is always swift and somewhat accelerated i feel.
On that note i packed a little different lunch box for my S today. He insisted that will have 'rotis/chapatis' since his friends also carry those. Well, i was happy since he wanted a different menu. So today i packedhim 'roti' with potatato and soya beans curry. I am waiting for the verdict though. His snack box was green grapes and pears and a yoghurt. Her's hoping everyone hold on for some more because Friday is almost here. Stay charged
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