Hola....
Its Monday and its super cloudy here. I hope everyone had a good weekend. Only the fortunate ones must have had a relaxing weekend. I managed to steal a few extra minutes (not hours though) for myself this weekend though.
Parenting is so complex and I so wish there was a sure shot formula or blueprint for raising children. As children grow up its not only a whirlwind of emotions for them but for parents as well. We evolve everyday as parents too. Our emotions are thickly attached with our children. When they are upset we get affected too. As grow and discover their surroundings and people, we grow with them too. The constant challenge to guide them, protect them, nourish their brains and body especially when they are totally dependent on you. They start to see the world through our eyes, speak the way we teach them but its their thought process we carefully need to steer. Its the mind which gives rise to curiosity and curiosity leads to discovery.
This morning me and my S were discussing food and its ramification on the body. I was also trying to prioritize not to waste any food. There are millions of people all over the world who go without food for days. After a few minutes of conversation my S wanted an explanation of poverty. What is poverty and how do we get poor? The question was a bit deep to explain in the morning rush. What makes us poor? Unable to eat to unable to share? Well, it hit me somewhere and the entire day those words acted like a hungover. While my objective was to bang in his head that he should not be wasting food, he almost left me numb for the day with his questions.
I think this weekend we will have a detailed conversation on this and i will have a few more lines to write. This morning was very dull and my S wanted something good looking for his lunch box. I made him a vegetable sandwich with loads of combination of colorful vegetables. This weekend we got a a big batch of yoghurt but my S didn't like the taste it seems. So the snack box had fruits and a cheese stick.
More parenting and growing woe tales tomorrow. Take rest! Mondays can be battering too :)
Monday, October 1, 2018
Saturday, September 29, 2018
Tiffin Tales 20
Hola...
Yes, yes, i missed Friday post. Even though in this over populated earth there may be or may not be a single reader of my post yet, somehow and somewhere i feel connected. In essence i feel there are many women who face early morning crisis of packing lunch boxes for their children or spouses. I do not have any food blog but take help from different blogs for both Indian and non Indian dish ideas.
There was a reason why i missed my Friday post. As i settled down for the day after sending my S to school, one of my long lost family friend called up. Needless to say i was startled. They informed me that they had some work which was somewhere near our place and expressed their inclination to visit us. I was ecstatic. I was quick to give weight to having all of them dinner with us.
A whirlwind trip to the nearby grocery stored followed. Even though the last time we met i knew they had very simple food habits, yet now years passing by and the kids growing up, i was skeptical as to what to serve them. These days the kids have a different menu everywhere, yet i tried my best to keep it as a fusion of simple and contemporary.
My guests arrived in the evening and what a lovely time we had after so many years. Stories of not so long ago but seemed like centuries ago. The kids looked all grown up yet the element of innocence was still there. My simple food was savored by both young and old and what could i as for. I worked almost the rest of the day from cooking to setting up my small space which looks no less than a battlefield for most part of the day. The guests left satiated and the host could not be happier. The weekend started good but the Saturday rain dampened the day.
I hope wherever you are enjoying or relaxing and if not anything catching up with your lost sleep. Catch you all on Monday....
Yes, yes, i missed Friday post. Even though in this over populated earth there may be or may not be a single reader of my post yet, somehow and somewhere i feel connected. In essence i feel there are many women who face early morning crisis of packing lunch boxes for their children or spouses. I do not have any food blog but take help from different blogs for both Indian and non Indian dish ideas.
There was a reason why i missed my Friday post. As i settled down for the day after sending my S to school, one of my long lost family friend called up. Needless to say i was startled. They informed me that they had some work which was somewhere near our place and expressed their inclination to visit us. I was ecstatic. I was quick to give weight to having all of them dinner with us.
A whirlwind trip to the nearby grocery stored followed. Even though the last time we met i knew they had very simple food habits, yet now years passing by and the kids growing up, i was skeptical as to what to serve them. These days the kids have a different menu everywhere, yet i tried my best to keep it as a fusion of simple and contemporary.
My guests arrived in the evening and what a lovely time we had after so many years. Stories of not so long ago but seemed like centuries ago. The kids looked all grown up yet the element of innocence was still there. My simple food was savored by both young and old and what could i as for. I worked almost the rest of the day from cooking to setting up my small space which looks no less than a battlefield for most part of the day. The guests left satiated and the host could not be happier. The weekend started good but the Saturday rain dampened the day.
I hope wherever you are enjoying or relaxing and if not anything catching up with your lost sleep. Catch you all on Monday....
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Tiffin Tales 19
Hola....
We are approximating towards another weekend. The week a mixed one with mixed feelings. On one hand we are gearing up for the festive season on the other hand there are a few of my family members who are gravely ill. My mind is slightly disturbed but life rolls on as usual.
The other day i was discussing about the gravity of good health especially when age is slowly leaving our side. Good health is a blessing which only a handful of people receive. This morning i received calls from my family members informing about the critical conditions. Since morning thousands of thoughts have crossed my mind sometimes petrifying while sometimes the times spent together with them. All of sudden years seemed to roll in front of eyes like a camera roll and memories seemed to stream my mind.
In today's world we all try to eat healthy, stay fit but sometimes things don't go as we plan. Life throws different curveballs and we are almost thrown offtrack. But still we need to keep calm and try our best to overcome the fence and keep moving ahead.
The day just dragged on today and i was somewhat lost in my thoughts and living the day in the bygone days. But duties are never neglected. Even though i was lost but my priorities never takes a backseat. This morning S requested for 'upma' (semolina) with lots of beans, carrots, peas and groundnuts. Yes, added a generous amount of ghee. He liked it so much that upon his return from school he enquired if there were any leftovers. I felt a tad sad because it was exhausted but promised to make it soon for him. That was reward of the day for me. His snack box was fruits and some cookies and a bottle of smoothie.
Take good care of your health friends. It's the only thing that remains with you when everything else has left you.
We are approximating towards another weekend. The week a mixed one with mixed feelings. On one hand we are gearing up for the festive season on the other hand there are a few of my family members who are gravely ill. My mind is slightly disturbed but life rolls on as usual.
The other day i was discussing about the gravity of good health especially when age is slowly leaving our side. Good health is a blessing which only a handful of people receive. This morning i received calls from my family members informing about the critical conditions. Since morning thousands of thoughts have crossed my mind sometimes petrifying while sometimes the times spent together with them. All of sudden years seemed to roll in front of eyes like a camera roll and memories seemed to stream my mind.
In today's world we all try to eat healthy, stay fit but sometimes things don't go as we plan. Life throws different curveballs and we are almost thrown offtrack. But still we need to keep calm and try our best to overcome the fence and keep moving ahead.
The day just dragged on today and i was somewhat lost in my thoughts and living the day in the bygone days. But duties are never neglected. Even though i was lost but my priorities never takes a backseat. This morning S requested for 'upma' (semolina) with lots of beans, carrots, peas and groundnuts. Yes, added a generous amount of ghee. He liked it so much that upon his return from school he enquired if there were any leftovers. I felt a tad sad because it was exhausted but promised to make it soon for him. That was reward of the day for me. His snack box was fruits and some cookies and a bottle of smoothie.
Take good care of your health friends. It's the only thing that remains with you when everything else has left you.
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Tiffin Tales 18
Hola...
Hope everyone is enjoying wherever you are. Enjoying work, life, or even if you are struggling just know that there is always light at the end of the tunnel. Time changes just like the weather and actually its difficult to envision weather.
Life is so similar to weather, just when we thing its 'that' time of the year, time adopts a new path and we have to embrace it. In the last few years of my life, i have learnt a lot when it comes to long term planning. Time has its own planning which is divulged to us at the exact time only.
The festive season is also dawning. I am a Bengali and all over the world Bengalis are gearing up for the biggest festival of the year. Goddess Durga is on her way and her homecoming is a huge celebration. Around the globe Bengali women are stocking up their sarees to wear and welcome the Goddess. Of course i also have my own plans to celebrate her homecoming in my own small way and i am thrilled. The environment feels so warm and loving on those days. Every year we make memories and it feels good to relive them every time. While i cannot do much shopping, but dressing up my children gives me immense happiness.
This morning was cold even though my S refused to carry his sweatshirt. His logic is during the daytime it gets warm and sweatshirt is a baggage. Now my S has so many rationale these days that i have try really hard to cope up with him. Today was pasta day of the week and hence no brainer. The sauce was different today. It was Basil pesto sauce. The snack box had two different kinds of fruit and a bottle of strawberry smoothie.
Catch you all tomorrow. Take rest guys. Rest is very important both for mind and body.....
Hope everyone is enjoying wherever you are. Enjoying work, life, or even if you are struggling just know that there is always light at the end of the tunnel. Time changes just like the weather and actually its difficult to envision weather.
Life is so similar to weather, just when we thing its 'that' time of the year, time adopts a new path and we have to embrace it. In the last few years of my life, i have learnt a lot when it comes to long term planning. Time has its own planning which is divulged to us at the exact time only.
The festive season is also dawning. I am a Bengali and all over the world Bengalis are gearing up for the biggest festival of the year. Goddess Durga is on her way and her homecoming is a huge celebration. Around the globe Bengali women are stocking up their sarees to wear and welcome the Goddess. Of course i also have my own plans to celebrate her homecoming in my own small way and i am thrilled. The environment feels so warm and loving on those days. Every year we make memories and it feels good to relive them every time. While i cannot do much shopping, but dressing up my children gives me immense happiness.
This morning was cold even though my S refused to carry his sweatshirt. His logic is during the daytime it gets warm and sweatshirt is a baggage. Now my S has so many rationale these days that i have try really hard to cope up with him. Today was pasta day of the week and hence no brainer. The sauce was different today. It was Basil pesto sauce. The snack box had two different kinds of fruit and a bottle of strawberry smoothie.
Catch you all tomorrow. Take rest guys. Rest is very important both for mind and body.....
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Tiffin Tales 17
Hola....
I am much much better than yesterday and gosh what a terrible day it was.. Health is so so important and what a topsy turvy day it has been yesterday. Even my small little family was kind and considerate enough to let me rest yet, the kids need attention especially when it comes to their food. My S fed himself, put his plate in the sink and i could not have been more happier.
When growing up we read and read health is wealth. But then whenever me and my brother fell sick our parents took all extra care to make us feel better. Those were indeed breezy days. Now, the tables have turned and i am even scared thinking of the illness of the children. But whenever i fall sick my family does try to comfort me in every possible way.
This morning i woke up after some good sleep and had catch up with all the pending works that i had to stop yesterday. Hence the morning was a bit busy. It was raining in the evening hence driving was slow and i had to run errands to finish some work. Autumn days are here and the evenings are a bit chilly. This morning for lunch box i made fried rice with vegetables and a fried egg on top. My little S was elated and somewhere i felt gratified. The snack box had a fruit bar, some apples and a small bottle of smoothie. I was so exhausted in the evening that for dinner i checked my pantry hoping for some miracle. I saw a packet of noodles and had some chicken in my freezer and rustled up a quick chicken noodles and disappeared from the dinner table within minutes. End of another day and i hope you all enjoy your day.
I am much much better than yesterday and gosh what a terrible day it was.. Health is so so important and what a topsy turvy day it has been yesterday. Even my small little family was kind and considerate enough to let me rest yet, the kids need attention especially when it comes to their food. My S fed himself, put his plate in the sink and i could not have been more happier.
When growing up we read and read health is wealth. But then whenever me and my brother fell sick our parents took all extra care to make us feel better. Those were indeed breezy days. Now, the tables have turned and i am even scared thinking of the illness of the children. But whenever i fall sick my family does try to comfort me in every possible way.
This morning i woke up after some good sleep and had catch up with all the pending works that i had to stop yesterday. Hence the morning was a bit busy. It was raining in the evening hence driving was slow and i had to run errands to finish some work. Autumn days are here and the evenings are a bit chilly. This morning for lunch box i made fried rice with vegetables and a fried egg on top. My little S was elated and somewhere i felt gratified. The snack box had a fruit bar, some apples and a small bottle of smoothie. I was so exhausted in the evening that for dinner i checked my pantry hoping for some miracle. I saw a packet of noodles and had some chicken in my freezer and rustled up a quick chicken noodles and disappeared from the dinner table within minutes. End of another day and i hope you all enjoy your day.
Monday, September 24, 2018
Tiffin Tales 16
Hola.....
Welcome to another week, another week of twists and turns, another week with renewed energy, another week of challenges and yes gaining lots acquaintance with the world.
The week starts with a cloudy morning followed by rain during the daytime. It was windy on the weekends and the leaves are rapidly declining. With each day the fall weather is adding more warmth to the houses since its getting cold outside. The longer day are turning shorter, the sun disappears quickly and morning arrives late.
As i am writing these lines, i am acutely suffering from sinusitis. My head is almost bursting but felt this could be a gateway to forget it for sometime. Unfortunately it doesn't seem so. I am have stop now because i can barely keep my head straight. It feels rock head. Since it's a tiffin tales this morning i packed some vegetable soya bean rice. The snack box had fruits and a small bottle of smoothie.
Friends, catch you all later. Hope i get rid of this sinus hangover soon.....
Take care !
Welcome to another week, another week of twists and turns, another week with renewed energy, another week of challenges and yes gaining lots acquaintance with the world.
The week starts with a cloudy morning followed by rain during the daytime. It was windy on the weekends and the leaves are rapidly declining. With each day the fall weather is adding more warmth to the houses since its getting cold outside. The longer day are turning shorter, the sun disappears quickly and morning arrives late.
As i am writing these lines, i am acutely suffering from sinusitis. My head is almost bursting but felt this could be a gateway to forget it for sometime. Unfortunately it doesn't seem so. I am have stop now because i can barely keep my head straight. It feels rock head. Since it's a tiffin tales this morning i packed some vegetable soya bean rice. The snack box had fruits and a small bottle of smoothie.
Friends, catch you all later. Hope i get rid of this sinus hangover soon.....
Take care !
Friday, September 21, 2018
Tiffin Tales 15
Hola....
Yay, it's weekend once again. It's an all weather day here, from cloudy to sunny to a few drops of rain and windy too. All in a day. Today while dropping my S at the bus stop i overheard someone's conversation. The lady said, we all are bad in someone's book. Even though i didn't think deeply about it but somehow the words stayed with me. It's a fact that no matter how much effort we put in trying to make other's happy enough is not always enough.
Year's back when i got married, my husband had told me don't try to please everyone, you will be disappointed. Sage words, even after all these years, there are people who have never spoken good about me. I never failed in trying but i am yet to get to positive results. Waiting though....
We all try to make that best friend, make the perfect dish, dress up perfectly, be the the perfect host, get clicked perfectly, yet somewhere due to technicality or any argumentation things look sketchy. Perhaps that's what makes us human. But what is more important is we shouldn't stop trying, not please others but to do one's duty. But we should also know to draw a fine line between pleasing others and doing duty.
Think about it we all are unacceptable to someone for perhaps no reason. So friends live your life to the fullest no matter what the situation is . Life just rushes so expeditiously. Take out that favorite dress, get dressed, get clicked, enjoy your favorite food. You will be judged anyways. Enjoy whatever comes your way.
The week ends with Poha in lunch box of S. I added lots of vegetables and peanuts. His snack box had pears and a fruit bar.
Enjoy your weekends friends.
Yay, it's weekend once again. It's an all weather day here, from cloudy to sunny to a few drops of rain and windy too. All in a day. Today while dropping my S at the bus stop i overheard someone's conversation. The lady said, we all are bad in someone's book. Even though i didn't think deeply about it but somehow the words stayed with me. It's a fact that no matter how much effort we put in trying to make other's happy enough is not always enough.
Year's back when i got married, my husband had told me don't try to please everyone, you will be disappointed. Sage words, even after all these years, there are people who have never spoken good about me. I never failed in trying but i am yet to get to positive results. Waiting though....
We all try to make that best friend, make the perfect dish, dress up perfectly, be the the perfect host, get clicked perfectly, yet somewhere due to technicality or any argumentation things look sketchy. Perhaps that's what makes us human. But what is more important is we shouldn't stop trying, not please others but to do one's duty. But we should also know to draw a fine line between pleasing others and doing duty.
Think about it we all are unacceptable to someone for perhaps no reason. So friends live your life to the fullest no matter what the situation is . Life just rushes so expeditiously. Take out that favorite dress, get dressed, get clicked, enjoy your favorite food. You will be judged anyways. Enjoy whatever comes your way.
The week ends with Poha in lunch box of S. I added lots of vegetables and peanuts. His snack box had pears and a fruit bar.
Enjoy your weekends friends.
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