Though it’s just a little late, I think I should still go ahead and write this blog.
I have been thinking about my kids so much these days that I felt that this mother’s day, I should write about my two lovely daughters who made me a mom. It is because of them that I am able to celebrate mother’s day. It might sound cliched, but it is true!


She was such a quiet and loving baby that her calmness was not just cute but heart touching. I would place her with toys while I quickly cooked food or took a quick shower. She hardly cried and always had a smile that reached her eyes! Her smile always tugged at my heart! She still is the same and more- she is caring, loving and has a good sense of humor now! But that charm is intact!

Sometimes you naively expect that if you have brought up one kid, the second baby will be a breeze. And of course, she was a breeze, but a breeze of naughtiness. The hyper baby that she was, she always kept me on my toes. There was no boundary or stop sign for her, you could find her climbing into the refrigerator or opening the dish washer to pull out the half-washed dishes. She always had mischievous spark in her eyes that brought a smile to my face. She has that adventurous steak in her even today as she dabbles with dance groups , photography and trips with friends. Her lively spark is still intact.

Both of them have been good learners of anything and everything. By their first birthday, both of them were able to eat by themselves with a spoon. Of course, when they sat with us at the table and ate, they did make a mess, but that’s how they learned something good. They ate by themselves at pre-school too, which the teachers always appreciated. But, just to spend time with them, I would feed them after they were back from Creche’ (baby care center) or preschool. But that was just till they were 5 years old, and then they ate on their own.
Since we are talking about food, let me also mention that they have been the best of kids, never fussy about food. Everything that mom made was good enough and they ate it even if they didn’t like some of the vegetables. The respect they gave to my cooking, and food in general, then and now, is phenomenal! They always finished what was on their plate even if it took more time than it did for us. I remember most of my friends were jealous and awed too, that my kids were so disciplined and not fussy about anything.

I have always been proud and appreciative that both of them learned to do their laundry by the time they were in 6th grade. They folded their clothes on their own and put them away too. They have been a blessing, and that they didn’t burden me with their chores is also truly my good luck! They have been always responsible kids , and when they knew that friends or relatives were coming over, they would clean their rooms, their toilets and help clean the living room too. They help me set up the table for lunch or dinner, not just when guests are at home, but on a daily basis, whenever they are at home.

As a family, we always eat together for lunch and dinner and they have never complained about it. They eat with us , so that they can spend time with us, irrespective of whether they are hungry or not . We have a jolly good time every time we have lunch or dinner. We laugh, pull each other’s leg, talk about anything and everything and also have debates and arguments about some topics. This routine continues even today, whenever they come home.

They have always excelled in their academics, as much as they have excelled in every other walk of life! They give respect to elders, grandparents, relatives, young and old alike. It is not just on mother’s day, father’s day or birthdays, they say ‘I love you’ whenever we speak over the phone and if at home, every night before bed.


Their passions are different, and their likes are different. One excelled in Indian Classical dance, did her Arengetram ( the first official stage performance); the other passionately played Viola for 7 years in the school orchestra. They dress differently, their color choices are different, but both have a very good bond with each other. The older one has always taken care of the younger one, and the younger one always looked up and asked for advice from the older one!


In a nutshell, both the girls are a darling! They are loving, caring and fun to be around. I am so proud that they have grown into caring, compassionate and independent young girls! It is overwhelming, and it is also a moment of pride for me that these two ‘little women’ call me mom!

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