Hola....
Its a gleaming sunny day and the sun looks so happy. Well, its us who feel happy when the sun shines. A different way to look at things i guess. It's fall season so the sun rays have a different sensitivity. It is soft in the mornings making people desirous to spend a few extra minutes in the sun, heated during the day and mellowed down again towards the afternoon.
As i write these lines i am sitting in one corner of my room, the sun rays are smoothly falling on my back. One can easily feel that it isn't the summer sun which was fierce. The balmy sun along with the gentle wind is like a lullaby to my senses.
After a thought provoking Monday, Tuesday was little bit sweet. It's my niece's birthday and i was so excited to wish her perhaps more excited than the birthday girl herself. She turned 11 today but feels like just the other day when we celebrated her arrival. Eleven years back even i had less idea about bringing up a child. All i knew was a child is gift from heaven who just adds joys. Fast forward now i know after giving birth that a mother is born on the same day and the resilience she has matches none. Of course a baby adds so much joy to the immediate and extended families but the joy comes with reams of responsibilities. A baby's cry is diverse based on needs. While a baby cries for needs and attention a mother cries on different levels of emotion.
I can certainly write a bit more about my ongoing journey of motherhood but time restricts everything. A huge pile of clothes needs to be laundered and folded. I need to get some fresh vegetables and the milk can is in reserve state. The refrigerator needs some space management while shoe rack is perhaps screaming for immediate attention. The morning conversation with my S mainly revolved around his morning duties and some 'mom' tips to finish his tasks especially homework quickly. After all these years i have realized that mom tips rarely fails and some stay in some corner of your heart forever. So today's lunch box included vegetable sandwich and some crackers while snack box had some fruits and a yogurt.....
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Monday, September 10, 2018
Tiffin Tales 6
Hola...
A new week and new things to look forward to but what a hectic weekend it was. The week was pretty a week of hanging around and hobnob. My poor S who has been sneezing since Friday wanted some extra rest but due to the craziness of our schedule he had to somewhat subtract his sleep time. Of course he wasn't happy at all about it.
Over the weekend we went to a kids birthday party all the ladies were discussing about their child's development and his food habits. Now this particular mom had a completely different perspective about her child's activities. She pampered him a lot spoke highly about making me feel a bit miserable. Now you might ask me why? Am i only one who complains that my S never finishes his lunch, never keeps his toys in place, his books are always scattered, sneaks and haves all the chocolates that i 'try' to hide from him and on and on. Of course there were other moms too who echoed the same. But that particular mom had twinkle in her eyes whenever she mentioned her son. She said she usually rewards her son whenever he accomplishes any given task.
As a mother of a child whose son is within the same age bracket as her son i found her words a bit grandiose and flatulent. I even applauded her son and her labour behind those accomplishments even though i was wondering if i was missing out anything in raising my child.The mom graciously accepted the acknowledgements. One of the other moms wished if her daughter was like her son too, to which that particular had tears in her eyes. We had no idea if we had irked her but we all apologized. We tried to comfort her until she clarified that no mother should go through the acclivity of emotions that she is going through. She numbed us all by saying that her son is a 'special child' whose every milestone is an achievement for the entire family which is celebrated. Her everyday effort to motivate her child to grow and meet his milestones was indeed exemplary. I began to curse my mind for thinking weak. The oversight of our conversation changed until the host of the party came to invite us to join the cake cutting celebration. All my way back home i kept thinking about her and the struggle.
So this morning without any complaints of Monday morning and extra lovingly i packed his lunch and snack boxes respectively. His lunch box had shrimp pasta in a thermos while his snack box had slices of peaches, some berries and a small yogurt.
Happy week folk!
A new week and new things to look forward to but what a hectic weekend it was. The week was pretty a week of hanging around and hobnob. My poor S who has been sneezing since Friday wanted some extra rest but due to the craziness of our schedule he had to somewhat subtract his sleep time. Of course he wasn't happy at all about it.
Over the weekend we went to a kids birthday party all the ladies were discussing about their child's development and his food habits. Now this particular mom had a completely different perspective about her child's activities. She pampered him a lot spoke highly about making me feel a bit miserable. Now you might ask me why? Am i only one who complains that my S never finishes his lunch, never keeps his toys in place, his books are always scattered, sneaks and haves all the chocolates that i 'try' to hide from him and on and on. Of course there were other moms too who echoed the same. But that particular mom had twinkle in her eyes whenever she mentioned her son. She said she usually rewards her son whenever he accomplishes any given task.
As a mother of a child whose son is within the same age bracket as her son i found her words a bit grandiose and flatulent. I even applauded her son and her labour behind those accomplishments even though i was wondering if i was missing out anything in raising my child.The mom graciously accepted the acknowledgements. One of the other moms wished if her daughter was like her son too, to which that particular had tears in her eyes. We had no idea if we had irked her but we all apologized. We tried to comfort her until she clarified that no mother should go through the acclivity of emotions that she is going through. She numbed us all by saying that her son is a 'special child' whose every milestone is an achievement for the entire family which is celebrated. Her everyday effort to motivate her child to grow and meet his milestones was indeed exemplary. I began to curse my mind for thinking weak. The oversight of our conversation changed until the host of the party came to invite us to join the cake cutting celebration. All my way back home i kept thinking about her and the struggle.
So this morning without any complaints of Monday morning and extra lovingly i packed his lunch and snack boxes respectively. His lunch box had shrimp pasta in a thermos while his snack box had slices of peaches, some berries and a small yogurt.
Happy week folk!
Friday, September 7, 2018
Tiffin Tales 5
Hola...
Its raining even more heavier here and seems that rain is no mood to stop. Last night i said a silent prayer before bed that the rains be stop today and we see some sun. The weather has been quite somber for the past few days and was hoping for some sun for the weekends but seems like its going to be caliginous.
This morning as stated started with heavy rains and my S requesting to sleep for a few extra more minutes. These moments are something to die for me when my S lovingly asks for something as simple some more time to sleep. I wish to seal those moments but the clock gently reminds that it belongs to none and runs for everyone. How funny it sounds to me whenever i try to think about my childhood which seems like yesterday almost expedited. I think this could be one of the many reasons why i want to freeze my time with S.
Our morning discussion started with the sudden weather change and everyone sneezing abruptly. My heart beats faster when they start to sneeze. I can immediately visualize what is going to follow next. Blocked nose, watery eyes, sore throat and me making endless cups of warm soups or herbal tea. Sigh, but truth.
There are tons of work that need to be taken care of this weekend. Last weekend we went for a small hiking and plenty of walk. I will share some pictures on my next post. Perhaps the rain is making me lazy today. Whatever be the situation or weather there is something in this world who cannot interpret anything. Its our stomachs and needs a refill every few hours. Even the tiny little baby squishing for space in the mother's womb also needs food.
As its a Friday i try to keep it pretty simple on the menu. Feasting's are reserved for weekends only. This morning i packed poha with nuts and vegetables for his lunchbox and pear, cheese stick for snack. I am sure my S must have been surprised because i packed a surprise sweet from Haldiram's (famous Indian snack store). A friend came from India and gave that box. Remember I melted this morning so perhaps that was an allegory. Have a great weekend folks and more chit chats from Monday again. Cheers!
Its raining even more heavier here and seems that rain is no mood to stop. Last night i said a silent prayer before bed that the rains be stop today and we see some sun. The weather has been quite somber for the past few days and was hoping for some sun for the weekends but seems like its going to be caliginous.
This morning as stated started with heavy rains and my S requesting to sleep for a few extra more minutes. These moments are something to die for me when my S lovingly asks for something as simple some more time to sleep. I wish to seal those moments but the clock gently reminds that it belongs to none and runs for everyone. How funny it sounds to me whenever i try to think about my childhood which seems like yesterday almost expedited. I think this could be one of the many reasons why i want to freeze my time with S.
Our morning discussion started with the sudden weather change and everyone sneezing abruptly. My heart beats faster when they start to sneeze. I can immediately visualize what is going to follow next. Blocked nose, watery eyes, sore throat and me making endless cups of warm soups or herbal tea. Sigh, but truth.
There are tons of work that need to be taken care of this weekend. Last weekend we went for a small hiking and plenty of walk. I will share some pictures on my next post. Perhaps the rain is making me lazy today. Whatever be the situation or weather there is something in this world who cannot interpret anything. Its our stomachs and needs a refill every few hours. Even the tiny little baby squishing for space in the mother's womb also needs food.
As its a Friday i try to keep it pretty simple on the menu. Feasting's are reserved for weekends only. This morning i packed poha with nuts and vegetables for his lunchbox and pear, cheese stick for snack. I am sure my S must have been surprised because i packed a surprise sweet from Haldiram's (famous Indian snack store). A friend came from India and gave that box. Remember I melted this morning so perhaps that was an allegory. Have a great weekend folks and more chit chats from Monday again. Cheers!
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Tiffin Tales 4
Hola....
Its raining tediously here but there is a reason of celebration. My country legally approves of same sex marriage and what better way to celebrate humanity and love. Love is love. It is stupendous and some sort of altruism of living a good life. Love makes you humane and gives you the clout to meet all the situations of life. We can never confine love into any one relationship. Love comes in any form from any relation and even from strangers.
As Mother Teresa had famously said that we are poorest of poor if we are unloved and uncared for by anyone in this world. The perturbation of unloved mind and heart is the greatest sorrow of mankind. Hence it gives me endless joy to know that some section of the society will be more loved and accepted. Imagine living a curved life where the feelings are controlled and gets clogged somewhere deep down the heart. Now those inhibited feelings will get expressions and freedom and as a result those smiles will be priceless.
The morning indeed started on a good note even though its raining endlessly. My sleep was interrupted by my S coughing and sending me strong signals that i need to make some herbal concoctions before it gets bad.
Last night i had soaked beans and this morning gave it a nice boil. So the lunch box had rice with beans and some vegetables mainly carrots and peas. The snack box had slices of apple, strawberries and a slice of cheese. Here is hoping tomorrow it doesn't rain and we get to see some sun. Take care folks.
Its raining tediously here but there is a reason of celebration. My country legally approves of same sex marriage and what better way to celebrate humanity and love. Love is love. It is stupendous and some sort of altruism of living a good life. Love makes you humane and gives you the clout to meet all the situations of life. We can never confine love into any one relationship. Love comes in any form from any relation and even from strangers.
As Mother Teresa had famously said that we are poorest of poor if we are unloved and uncared for by anyone in this world. The perturbation of unloved mind and heart is the greatest sorrow of mankind. Hence it gives me endless joy to know that some section of the society will be more loved and accepted. Imagine living a curved life where the feelings are controlled and gets clogged somewhere deep down the heart. Now those inhibited feelings will get expressions and freedom and as a result those smiles will be priceless.
The morning indeed started on a good note even though its raining endlessly. My sleep was interrupted by my S coughing and sending me strong signals that i need to make some herbal concoctions before it gets bad.
Last night i had soaked beans and this morning gave it a nice boil. So the lunch box had rice with beans and some vegetables mainly carrots and peas. The snack box had slices of apple, strawberries and a slice of cheese. Here is hoping tomorrow it doesn't rain and we get to see some sun. Take care folks.
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Tiffin Tales 3
Hola...
The first week of September is almost getting over and gently we can see and feel the glimpse of autumn. This morning it was mildly cold but started to heat up once the sun showed up. If anyone has gone through any of my previous posts, you will know that this is time when Bengalis gear up to welcome their esteemed Maa Durga. Its been years away from my native place yet the excitability and sensitivity towards this festival is so strong that only the heart can fathom because words miss the boat.
The morning rush was less this morning due to the easiness of the nature of the lunch. There was less preparation hence got a couple of extra minutes to have a quick breakfast which is sometimes the last thing of the morning. I met a couple of other moms at the bus stop who were also discussing about weather and autumn and the grievous winters. I deliberately asked two of my friends to join me over a cup of tea or coffee to elucidate a bit more about their autumn plans. They happily came and we had a nice discussion about different activities our kids are doing or the ambit of something more.
Now the food part. Since the last weekend was a long weekend i made gulabjamuns and dahivada. For those who are unaware of these gulabjamuns are made from milk solids, kneaded and made ball size, fried and dipped into a sugar syrup. Well, its yum if served mildly warm. Dahivada is a bit of uphill battle and needs a few steps to be followed. ( if someone is interested i can share the recipe). I had a fair share of both the items and served them. The convivial was evident on their faces. As all (mostly) women ask the recipe and procedure they did too, i couldn't be happier.
As i said lunch was easy peasy today it was my S favorite pasta. Even though he would adopt and promote store made pasta over mine yet an extra help of cheese makes him cheesier and he happily obliges. I just boiled, drained and a pan added some oil white onions, added the boiled pasta along with the sauce. Ah don't forget the cheese.Well i win the day....
So lunch was Pasta marinara sauce and loads grated mozzarella cheese and snack box carried apples, strawberries and a small pack of yogurt.
Catch you tomorrow
The first week of September is almost getting over and gently we can see and feel the glimpse of autumn. This morning it was mildly cold but started to heat up once the sun showed up. If anyone has gone through any of my previous posts, you will know that this is time when Bengalis gear up to welcome their esteemed Maa Durga. Its been years away from my native place yet the excitability and sensitivity towards this festival is so strong that only the heart can fathom because words miss the boat.
The morning rush was less this morning due to the easiness of the nature of the lunch. There was less preparation hence got a couple of extra minutes to have a quick breakfast which is sometimes the last thing of the morning. I met a couple of other moms at the bus stop who were also discussing about weather and autumn and the grievous winters. I deliberately asked two of my friends to join me over a cup of tea or coffee to elucidate a bit more about their autumn plans. They happily came and we had a nice discussion about different activities our kids are doing or the ambit of something more.
Now the food part. Since the last weekend was a long weekend i made gulabjamuns and dahivada. For those who are unaware of these gulabjamuns are made from milk solids, kneaded and made ball size, fried and dipped into a sugar syrup. Well, its yum if served mildly warm. Dahivada is a bit of uphill battle and needs a few steps to be followed. ( if someone is interested i can share the recipe). I had a fair share of both the items and served them. The convivial was evident on their faces. As all (mostly) women ask the recipe and procedure they did too, i couldn't be happier.
As i said lunch was easy peasy today it was my S favorite pasta. Even though he would adopt and promote store made pasta over mine yet an extra help of cheese makes him cheesier and he happily obliges. I just boiled, drained and a pan added some oil white onions, added the boiled pasta along with the sauce. Ah don't forget the cheese.Well i win the day....
So lunch was Pasta marinara sauce and loads grated mozzarella cheese and snack box carried apples, strawberries and a small pack of yogurt.
Catch you tomorrow
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Tiffin Tales 2
Hola!
I am back...A series of unending stuff happened over the past 10 days somewhat pushing me away from my screen, well laptop to be precise. My laptop was unwell and it was un cooperative for most of the days. I wasn't in my pink of health, had guests at home (which was fun though) and now my toddler is crying lungs out because of common cold (yikes).
The past days were full of tales but couldn't write them down even though i regularly packed tiffin. Well, they were mostly compromise tiffin since i wasn't well. My son, okay lets address him as 'S' is both an easy and difficult child. Easy, because he doesn't want to exploit too many things (food) and difficult because he wants variety within limited options. Now every morning this poor soul has to think from different perspectives before packing his 'Tiffin'. The perspectives are as follows:
> Nutrition- Now i that i myself am a mom i have to hammer in their heads that food has to be nutritive. It doesn't matter if my S doesn't like broccoli rice or spinach soup. Frankly speaking even i would have also rolled my eyes all over the sky i were packed those stuff.
> Time- We all are trying to be super in everything that we do these days. Be it posing for a simple picture or or baking a simple cake everything has to be supremely and timely. In the morning madness, i have to take into count every minute before i make anything 'nutritive' 😉
> Modernistic- Well, the first two points adds this one and then the box is ready. The box cannot look the same everyday. With kids its all more challenging but fun.
Lunch box can help the kids fraternize with other kids as well. A little bit of creativity and under the tutelage of Google we all can accomplish our plans of packing a power packed lunch boxes. On that note todays lunch box was Soya bean rice with generous amount of vegetables. The snack box had Pear, cheese stick and yogurt.
If some mom by any chance reads it please feel free to share your stories or your menus. More for tomorrow.........
I am back...A series of unending stuff happened over the past 10 days somewhat pushing me away from my screen, well laptop to be precise. My laptop was unwell and it was un cooperative for most of the days. I wasn't in my pink of health, had guests at home (which was fun though) and now my toddler is crying lungs out because of common cold (yikes).
The past days were full of tales but couldn't write them down even though i regularly packed tiffin. Well, they were mostly compromise tiffin since i wasn't well. My son, okay lets address him as 'S' is both an easy and difficult child. Easy, because he doesn't want to exploit too many things (food) and difficult because he wants variety within limited options. Now every morning this poor soul has to think from different perspectives before packing his 'Tiffin'. The perspectives are as follows:
> Nutrition- Now i that i myself am a mom i have to hammer in their heads that food has to be nutritive. It doesn't matter if my S doesn't like broccoli rice or spinach soup. Frankly speaking even i would have also rolled my eyes all over the sky i were packed those stuff.
> Time- We all are trying to be super in everything that we do these days. Be it posing for a simple picture or or baking a simple cake everything has to be supremely and timely. In the morning madness, i have to take into count every minute before i make anything 'nutritive' 😉
> Modernistic- Well, the first two points adds this one and then the box is ready. The box cannot look the same everyday. With kids its all more challenging but fun.
Lunch box can help the kids fraternize with other kids as well. A little bit of creativity and under the tutelage of Google we all can accomplish our plans of packing a power packed lunch boxes. On that note todays lunch box was Soya bean rice with generous amount of vegetables. The snack box had Pear, cheese stick and yogurt.
If some mom by any chance reads it please feel free to share your stories or your menus. More for tomorrow.........
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Tiffin Tales 1
Hola!!!!!
Its a new chapter of my life these days and i keep going on short hiatus every now and then. My child is going to a full day school and we all are excited. School, which brings tons of memories for most of us. Growing up is fun, well for mostly unless the circumstances are hostile.
School, the first place where me friends (technically) because neighbors keep changing. While i am still in touch with some friends who were neighbors too but we all like to remember friends from school or college. The lucky ones get friends for life while the others lose their way but the memories are always so special. The pranks, the lunch breaks, the first crush or heartbreaks all develop in school.
Well the same gush of excitement went through our veins when our child was preparing for school. Growing up in small town we didn't have the most chic or upscale stationaries but books and few pencils or pens and the lunch prepared by our mothers was certainly the best phenomenon for school days.
Coming to tiffin, these days its scarifying to me what to pack for lunch and snacks. My not so fussy eater wants diversity in his box. The first few days have the regular ones but it wont last long. This morning it was simple pasta with chicken sausage but with a silent note, "Mamma, please make some poha with extra peanuts tomorrow". Well, i wont mind that because its Friday tomorrow and its could not have been more simpler......
Have a great weekend folks! Talk to you on Monday...........................
Its a new chapter of my life these days and i keep going on short hiatus every now and then. My child is going to a full day school and we all are excited. School, which brings tons of memories for most of us. Growing up is fun, well for mostly unless the circumstances are hostile.
School, the first place where me friends (technically) because neighbors keep changing. While i am still in touch with some friends who were neighbors too but we all like to remember friends from school or college. The lucky ones get friends for life while the others lose their way but the memories are always so special. The pranks, the lunch breaks, the first crush or heartbreaks all develop in school.
Well the same gush of excitement went through our veins when our child was preparing for school. Growing up in small town we didn't have the most chic or upscale stationaries but books and few pencils or pens and the lunch prepared by our mothers was certainly the best phenomenon for school days.
Coming to tiffin, these days its scarifying to me what to pack for lunch and snacks. My not so fussy eater wants diversity in his box. The first few days have the regular ones but it wont last long. This morning it was simple pasta with chicken sausage but with a silent note, "Mamma, please make some poha with extra peanuts tomorrow". Well, i wont mind that because its Friday tomorrow and its could not have been more simpler......
Have a great weekend folks! Talk to you on Monday...........................
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