Monthly Archives: May 2012

Lazy Long Weekend

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I like long weekends but end up doing not a lot. It mostly turns out to be lazy long weekends. This weekend I spent some time with my friends and family. Visited the Popcorn Park Zoo and also went to the beach on Saturday. I have been spending more time with my daughter Abi. We always have fun together. The previous weekend, we went to DC and had loads of fun. I think we will be a good team as we grow older.

Loved the peacocks in zoo. I would recommend this place for smaller kids. We also saw lions, camels, bears, tigers, farm animals and reptiles. Following the park we went to Bradshaw Beach near Pt Pleasant. It is always fun to see the ocean and walk on the sand.

Thinking about the beaches I have seen before, I always love the feeling of going to the beach. Inhaling the salty air and getting my feet sandy are some of the added advantages of going to the beach. I have visited the Marina Beach in Chennai the most, followed by the Jersey Shore beaches. Nothing beats the sunset view with family games and a picnic.

The art of multitasking: Happy Mother’s Day!

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Multitasking is an art that comes naturally for some and is a challenge for others. Whether it is work or personal life, multitasking is definitely an asset. I often find myself juggling between tasks as a routine. I usually come up with a process to tackle the tasks and prioritize my work. I have seen experts in my life who expertly handle their work and personal life in an artistic manner. One of the experts who I admire and the expert who is still taking care of me as a special task is my mother. With two kids I often find myself in the same situation. My wife has a special touch and is one of the most patient people I know. Some of the other experts I would like to note here are my aunts, in laws, grandmother, cousins, friends and colleagues who are all special people. I grow older learning, loving and multi tasking. To those special ones…

Happy Mother’s Day!

The art of changing diapers!

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Changing diapers or unpleasant duties as stated by Adriaen Brouwer has been my latest hobby for both my children. Diaper or nappy (commonwealth English), a geometrically shaped cloth or disposable material used to collect and discard baby’s poop and pee (my humble definition). However it is made or shaped, I must admit it is a genius invention and always helps to have enough stock (of right sizes) at home.

Currently I would say my skill set is in between a novice to an intermediate expert at this. I still lack some capability with the newborn largely due to unpredictable nature of the baby to pee or poop while the diaper changing process is in progress. I have a method to the madness i.e, a process which works best for me. Hope for the best and expect the worst. The worst being a poop job, I like to prepare for the poop job by keeping the wipes, diaper cream and changing pad handy. Then I try to briskly get through my project as fast as I can. In a situation where the baby has another planned attack then its time to get messy (God be with you). My second born has a habit of peeing while the diaper is being changed. While that can be frustrating, its something I am ready for and can cost me an extra diaper and more laundry. Occasionally during a big poop job extra help might be needed. With my skill set being novice at times and my lazy nature, explains the reason for extra help. Lastly I would like to mention about the diaper genie. That’s another invention that marvels me which basically collects all the diapers and contains the bad smell(stink). The genie uses a different bag that has to be emptied periodically.

Feel free to reach out to me for any advice in the cumbersome but enjoyable process of diaper changing. For a detailed instruction check out the Baby Center Page: Step-by-step instructions. Good luck and I looking forward to hearing only your success stories. :)

My Daughter Abi – 2

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With the new member in our family (Akshu) taking up most of our and time, we make sure that Abi gets her fair share of focus. Abi and I went to the park at our local library where she had loadsa fun swinging. Abi loves the swing with the bucket seats (I think that’s the real name). She did not want to get off the swing and I had a tough time convincing her that we will be back.

I am always amazed at the progress of my child/ren over the days, weeks, months and years. Every new thing that makes them adult like amuses me. The thought of some of the things like them growing up makes me happy and nervous at the same time. Nervous about how they will be when they are teenagers, the uprising, rebellions…..wait a second… that’s a thought for 10 years down the road. For now let me enjoy the good times while I can. The terrible 2′s!