Play Date :)

 

Kind of Play date with Girls. We were all ready to go for my Friend daughter B'day Party, which was little late in afternoon. Aaryu was impatient to leave home, she can't wait to go Baa Baa...once she is all ready. So to divert her mind, I took her out to play. She enjoyed lot and so as me. My friend took some pics of us. It was super busy day. Girls enjoyed Mehar B'day Party and I enjoyed playing hot patatoes and ringa ringa roses with all of them and relived my childhood memories when we used to play like them. It was such a fun filled day.

Anu Shah

Happy Day spent with Aaryana...

Me and Aaryu had fun day together. As soon as she wakes up, and if I am not around her, she searches for me all over place in house. And when see get to see me, she is my happy baby. We helped granny for making rice papad at home. Whe I was putting papad in sun to get dry, she was playing in backyard. She is totally outdoor person. Once she is out this days, she don't want to come inside home. Other day mom was saying me that she was playing with my Neighbor, and when my mom picked her up to bring inside, she was shouting Madhu, Madhu...mane le..( Madhu is my friends, mother) Aaryana is so naughty, that she calls out her by name, which sounds so sweet. And she is fond of her big sister, If Ananyaa is not coming back, she will hold her, and if Ananyaa goes out, she want to go with her. Aaryana keeps runs behind her, saying Didi...Didi....I always put her to after noon nap by 1.30 pm, so that I can go to work peacefully. Today I was trying to put her for sleep and she was going wild while playing...and I too joined her. It was so much of fun....We played lot Today...

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My Baby, playing with her Baby :)

She don't like to tie her hair, she never let me put rubber band on her hair, Today my friend, try to do so and took few picture, when she was playing at her place. 

My Polka Dot Girl..

Yes, Ananyaa and me, is very much in love with polka dot these days. we both are crazy for it. I always look now and then for polka dot. I got this dress for her yesterday only, she looks  cute, isn't it. Shopping is so much fun and sometime insane with her. We both makes same choice most of the time and that makes easy for me to shop for her. Love you baby...I loved her dress, and now looking one to buy for myself too...with Polka dot. 

Anu Shah

Naughty Aaryana

I am sure if you watch this video, you will remember your childhood days....May be we all did like her....and still do some time...She loves Blabbering with her lips...and I love her doing that. I always complain and having concern about her talk. I think she talks less words comper to other kids of her age at 2 years. But since few days, I have seen that she statred talking...:)

so here is video...

 



Love and more Love

Anu Shah
 

May - Asian Heritage Month

Canada is Multi Cultural country, and it has Welcomed, people from all around the world with open arms. May is celebrated as Asian Heritage Month in Canada, to acknowledge the long and rich history of Asian Canadian and their contribution to Canada. Since 2001 Asian Heritage Month has been celebrate in Canada and I guess in some part of USA as well. Canadian Asian are invited to take part in events, which is going on during the whole month, like, singing, dancing, films, music, cooking demonstration, reading, exhibition etc.. Each school in Canada celebrate this Asian Heritage Month in their own way. I have attained this for first time, as Ananyaa participate in fashion show, this year from her Class, where she has to represent Gujarat. Students get to learn about different culture and tradition and how to respect other culture. For whole month, one and another event was going on, like Mendhi Day, Student need to find out historic meaning of their own name, Cultural Day, Samosa feast, etc, etc.  So not writing much now, Picture will say more about it. I am glad, I made it to school today for this event.

My Pure Gujju Girl - Ananyaa.....Always ready to Pose...Muuaaahh 

Student represeanting their country of origin, by saying Hello ! in their own laungauge.

With Classmates and Teacher

Displayed Art and Craft Work by Students, Japaness Cherry Blossom tree paper patch work, Peacock from India, Fan from Korea, Hangging lentern, and Chiness Snakes

About different types of Asian communities in Canada

Japaness Cherry Blosome in different colour, and Chiness snakes make by different class of students.

There was 2 bollywood performance and Chiness instrument played live, by Students, I do have videos for it, which I need to update it on you tube. 

Anu Shah  

Spring & Cleaning !

It's little late this year, but now I can say, Spring is finally here in Canada and with the arrival of season, Birds are singing song, early in the morning and yes they wake me up with that beautiful tune and I love it, because it, reminds me of God, and reminds me of Life. I feel that birds are doing their morning prayers, and paying their gratitude towards dear God. Nature is coming back to life, plant trees, lawns all getting greener. Watching everything coming to life, and days getting brighter and longer, makes me feel good and more energitic. These days I am up to spring cleaning at my Home and Garden and of course my inner soul too. Spring cleaning is always big task every year for me. I had started doing little since last week. cleaning backyard and front yard is done. Washed all winter wear and ready to packed up. Summer clothes are out and hanging in my closet, As usual while cleaning I found my old favourite top, some coins from jackets pocket, some ear rings and etc....which I was looking for long time and that was treasure for me. Being a mom of 2 girls, its lot of work to be done for them too and how can I forget dear husband., who always relay on me to do pack and unpack for summer and winter wear.

Surely it is lot of work, I am half done with it. I have rearrange closet for my better half and for my both daughters. I remove some unwanted clothes from Rit's closet to put it in Salvation army. They are good, it's just him that he don't wear any more. Same thing done with both daughter clothing as well. And when my turn comes, it's always big deal for me to leave stuff behind. I am always attached with some memories with most of my clothes, and not ready to give away or throw them. I am sure I am not goona fit in that skinny jeans, in that top which Rit's and I picked together, past 4 years and I wear it for just few times and now I am not fit into it...No one can believe me, but I am holding few pair of dresses, from my college days, as they were my most favourite dresses. But this year, I am firm to give away my clothing which I don't wear and they are just sitting in my closet and taking my extra space. I am trying, hope I will empty my closet soon...:) I also helped my mom to rearrange her room, or should I say, she helped me more than what I did for her.  

Started doing Yoga, meditation in morning, after I drop Ananyaa for school. I started doing with 5 minutes and now I am up to 10 minutes. It is so reliving and relaxing. Hope it will help me to forget and forgive, myself and to others too. 

Haven't started with house cleaning yet, and it's a big task as well. Hopefully I will be all done by next weekend as I have guest visiting us in end of May and Starting of June. Looking fwd to their visit.

Always

Anu Shah 

Fuzy, Buzy, Busy Thursday !

Finally made my Day with both Doctor’s appointment for both girls. Called early in morning at dentist place and changed Ananyaa’s appointment to afternoon so I can take her and Daddy can meet us there, and then pick her on his way to home and I can go for Work. All was going well as planned. Before I leave at dentist place, I told Daddy to ask few things as her treatment was going on and I was above to leave. . I am very worried as Ananyaa lose her front 2 teeth, a month ago and there is no sign of coming them back as Adult teeth. I told him to ask doctor about it, and he forgot. I am freaking worried about her front 2 teeth. Checked on Google search and read about it and now I am more worried. It is mention on web that it might come soon or may be later, no specific time is mention. As every child is different than other. May be I am thinking too much, but honestly, I am worried for her Teeth. Hope it pop out soon.

Aaryu is having throat infection and she is on Antibiotic now. Hope she will feel better soon. My poor baby, keep sleeping saying mumma, mumma. She miss me and I miss her, especially when I am away. Coming weekend is Long weekend, and I am working, no regrets for that, as I learned last year that, If I plan to go anywhere during long weekend, it’s overcrowded and tiring. I would rather prefer to work and stay home with family. We have to visit house warming ceremony to my Friends Place on Sunday afternoon, and I am looking Fwd. to it. Actually looking fwd. to wear Indian Stuff and of course to see bunch of Friends around.

Looking fwd to Election results in India. Exit Poll say's BJP is leading..
And now my Fuzy, Buzy, Busy Thursday is almost over.

Always,
Anu 

Sickness Around

Yeah, Sickness is around my home, not taking time to run away. Both my kids are sick, and you know how busy it is when they are not well. Aaryu is having bad cold and cough and fever these days, don't know why.  May be she is getting her teeth, or may be viral. She always want only Mumma with her. It's very hard to mange with work, still trying my best to give her all my time when I am Home.

Yesterday when I was at work, Mom called me and said Ananyaa is not feeling well and having tooth pain and she is crying since last 1 hours. Now why is she waiting to call me till hour, if she is crying. My heart goes to her when she mention about her state. I was very worried till I reached home and checked on her. I figured out that it's her Tooth filling, which came out and now she is having pain over there. It was so painful that she can't handle it and keep crying as she can't even sleep. I was not in state to think, and I started searching on net for remedy for tooth pain. Still can't figure out, and finally called drug mart store at mid night and they suggest me to come and buy oral gel. which will numb her skin around the tooth and she can feels better. Finally got one from drug mart ASAP as they were open 24/7 (which was a big help) and apply on her tooth and next minute she was all good. I am thankful to pharmacist for suggesting me that medication. It is always more pain to see our kids in pain. She was crying like anything and I was not ready to see her like that. As soon as she feels better, she was asleep in my arms.

Today morning first thing I did was Dentist appointment for her and Family doctor appointment for Aaryana. Aaryu at 9. 00 in morning and Ananyaa @ 11.00 in morning as they told me that I have to wait as they are taking her in between as they are fully booked. All was done and I left for the day. Now by 6.00 pm Mum called me at work and said that dentist appointment for Ananyaa is at 9.00 am. When they called to change, dear husband did that. Come On. How can I take both of them to Doctor at same time and at different location. Does he think, I am a Super women !!!! No dear husband, I am not !!!! This is what happen when we don't talk often and ask before we do any changes to plan. Hope he learns from here. So now God will help me to change one appointment in morning as I am sure dear husband cannot help me at all as he is working and not going to have off. 

I am hoping to see both my girls doing well by Weekend. 

Frustrated Me.

Anu Shah

Mother's Day right around the Corner

I know, for Mother, everyday is Mother's Day. Mother, who love and take care, every single day of the year for their kids and for the family, so mother's need to be cared and loved everyday and not just on Mother's Day.

Dear Mom, Thank you for your ever sacrificing, ever forgiving and ever cheerful attitude towards me and family. There is no way to compensate your sacrifices. All I can say is “Matru Devo Bhava” Mara koti koti pranam tane...no matter how much I argue with you, how much I fight with you, But still I love you....I am nothing without you. You are my source of strength, source of warmth and comfort. Thank you for all your Love and Support. We all Love you Very Much-Anurit and Ananyaa and Aaryana 

Fond Memories with bakula Mom

Its my Mother-In-law B’day today, We all Miss you Mummy. But we know that your blessing are with all of us. Happy B’day and Happy Mother’s Day Mummy

Happy Mother's Day weekend to all mothers around. 

with lots of Love 

Anu Shah

Memorable May !!!!

Happy B-day Dada !!! Praying for your soul to rest in Peace - Amen.

No matter what, you are around us and with us. When I was crying that day and mourning for ur loss, Rits says, why are we all crying, We need to celebrate your Life as you lived your life happily and truly. Just pray for his soul to rest in peace.

Anu Shah

Rest in Peace - Navin Dada

Dying is part of living, we all know this truth, but we don’t except it. It’s always gives pain, when our dear one leaves us forever. We always want them to be with us forever. Its sad day for our family as Ritesh Grand Paa, Navin Dada and my grand father-in-law passed away this morning in INDIA. He was 87 years old, Independent, Happy and Cheerful person as I know. He has never been admitted to hospital all his life and since last 2 week he was in Hospital as he was not keeping well with urine infection. We all who were away from dada, wish and try to talk at least once, but in hospital they didn’t allow dada to talk on phone. What I feel that he was morally broken down, he lost his strength and his trust to fight with life. He was missing home, all these days when he was in Hospital. When doctor put permanent pacemaker, we all were in hope that now he will get well soon, and will be discharge to go Home. But God and he had some other plan, Dada left all of us in Morning of May 01, 2014. I hope he rest in peace and may God give strength and courage to OUR FAMILY to bear his loss as he was the pillar of our Family. He lived his Life happily and gives Love and Happiness to all of us around him. We all have his good memories to cherish forever.

RIP Navin Dada. We all will miss you all our Life and I know your Blessings are always with all of us (Parikh Family and Shah Family) Jai Shree Krishna Dada....

:(

Anu