school confusion and the Munnar trip

Its June, and the schools are giving out forms. We are confused, should we send Jason now, or wait for another year. To send him to a matriculation school or to a CBSE school? We have not yet come to a conclusion. Lets see, left it God.

Meanwhile we made a small trip to Munnar- kerala during the thanks-giving holidays.It was really cold out there, and we simply loved our stay. The best part for me was, no cooking for four days, and just relaxing and having fun with the family. We really needed this break. Jason too had an awesome time, as there were many achachans (big brothers) for him, who would happily play with him, carry him around where he does not want to walk, and buy him whatever he asked for. It was a trip from hubby office, so it was a big group.

Some of Jason's pics from Munnar.

He actually got bored smiling at camera for the nth time.

'Spring Dale Resort', where we stayed.

Oh.. he got hold of a binoculars and wanted to see everything though it. even the fishes in the small pond, which is right in front of him.

All ready for the day.

That's US, at the Mattupetty dam.

Poor thing, we had to do this to him. Was getting ready for the speed boat ride.

Those are the same fishes. He loved them, used to feed them biscuits, rice,paper, leaf, stone, sand...

Inside our resort. I just like this pic a lot.

In front of the tea plantation. The place is full of it, and its really beautiful.

Even though I am from kerala, this is first trip there. Its a lovely place to go with your family and have a nice time.

Err.. I hope you guys remember me...

Its been a long time after my last post, and I have so so so much to write, but very less time.

Actually, the day after my last post my grand father was serious, and he wanted to see me. I am his eldest grand child and he is the one who took care of me for the first 2-3 years of my life, while my parents were working hard at the other end of India. So after we, my parents and other relatives reached there, he kind of started getting better. So we had planned to get back within a couple of days. But I got caught by a very bad viral fever, was admitted for a day. And when we thought the worse was over, Jason got the fever from me. Poor thing, he had 103 degrees and it wont come down at all. He had to be admitted for two days. He was so weak, he did not even have the strength to cry. He would not stand or sit, but would be curled up in our arms. I had never seen him so sick before. And our stay got extended for some more days.

After we reached here, we were busy the renovation work going on in our new house. Since hubby does not get time from the office work on weekdays, its me who has to do all the errands.
And while this is going on, we had to take Jason to the doc for a couple of times more, for cough and cold, and then for not eating anything. He just wont eat anything other than milk. He is 18 Months old and weights just 10 Kgs. I am so worried about him. I try to force food in his mouth, it wont work. I have tried almost every method to make him eat. And now on top of that he has a type of eczema. The skin on his palms and soles come peeling off. So he is under treatment for that.

Hope he will be alright soon.

So finally we have decided that the house warming function of our new house will be on 4th and we would be moving in by the 6th-7th. My parents and some of our cousins will also be coming here for the function. And I have no idea how I am going to manage everything.

So guys, I wont be able to do any blogging for a couple of weeks. But I would surly find time to read your blogs and keep in touch with your world.

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One very important news... ladybird had given me the Brillante weblog award. So sweet na...

Thangu Thangu Thangu....
There is lot of rules for this, and I have to pass it on to 7 bloggers. Please can I decide that later, when I come back after all the shifting etc.

Every one on my blogroll are really brilliant and I love your blogs, so it will take some time for me to decide. And meanwhile, I would proudly display my award on the right side of my blog.

So till I am back, please don't forget me.

Leaving you guys with snaps of Jason taken in Kerala...

trying to hold the rabbit...

scaring the cat..

having fun with his uncles ( I know, Uncles? They are my cousins...)

scaring the cat again...

Playing the the small waterfall, where we go to wash clothes..

Back from Kerala

Its been over a week since I blogged, and I have so much to catch up with. We had been to Kerala, to get my Mil back to Chennai. It was a sudden and unplanned trip. It was a good change though. We got to meet my Sil-1 and Sil-2 and their kids. They had a good time with Jason. The last time they saw him, he just crawled, and now he just sit in one place.


And on our way back, hubby's cousins from Muscat ( who were in Kerala for summer) decided to come with us to Chennai. We reached here on Saturday morning. And then the next three days was spent in sight-seeing, shopping, eating out, chatting and having fun. We had a nice time.


The night before they left, we went for dinner at a place called Basera ( got the idea from Ladybird). There was this small play-area, where a bunch of kids were playing. Seeing them Jason too ran there. Even though he needed our help to sit on the swing or the slides, he had a nice time.

The day they were going to leave, we went to "Santhome Church" in Mylapore. I did not know the importance of the church until I went there, and saw the place. The church is built upon the tomb of one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ. Its one of the three such churches in the world. The other two are in Rome and Spain. I liked it very much. Its so peaceful. Will go there again, as hubby could not come along with us. Poor thing had to go to office.




On Monday evening hubby left to Delhi for a official trip, and later the cousin and family also
left. The house felt kind of sad and silent. It was buzzing with laughter and chatter for last three days. But it would be fine by Friday when he comes back. Meanwhile all this traveling and outside food had a bad effect on Jason. He had a very upset stomach, and had to be taken to the Doc. He is getting better now, and hopefully he will be completely fine in a couple of days.

Our trip to Mumbai.

We had a lovely weekend in Mumbai with hubby. He had three days off, so myself and Jason flew down. It was his first time on plane. He slept through out the flight. Although at the airport he had fun. He would call out to everyone nearby, give a 70mm smile, showing off his one and half teeth. Anyone at the other end of the airport can hear his ’Abbaaa ’, ‘Appaa ‘ or ‘ laaith ‘. The first two words are, how he calls everyone, and the later one most of the time is for ‘light’. And some times for the switches, or the TV, or anything else which catches his fancy. That’s the most he has spoken till now, apart from the other gibberish words he keeps muttering to himself. The other day, he took his dad’s cell phone and was talking (in his own language) as if there is someone else on the other end. After some time he sang too. Well, it sounded like some song, or was he yawning?

Anyways, he slept nicely in the 1hour 15min flight. So I didn’t have to worry about him getting sick. My sis’s friend was also traveling with us, so the flight was also pleasant. We were greeted by happy hubby dear. We were meeting after three weeks. I just hate being apart. Jason took a couple of seconds to recognize his dad, after that they were inseparable.

We reached the "Hotel Grand Sarovar Premium", in about 34-40 mins. That’s the hotel, where hubby was put up. Its in Malad. I think it’s a 5 star Hotel. I never stayed even in 3 star hotel, let alone a 5 star one. So I was pretty excited to be there, and being treated like some VIP. Well, the hotel was nice, and our room though a little small, was also very cosy and well made (which soon became very un-made with our things scattered around). The best part was the bed with a fat mattress, almost 15 inches thick. All in white with fluffy white pillows, and all the works. It felt like, I was sinking into some soft white cloud. I could not resist my self from jumping on the bed, so fulfilled my wish as soon as hubby was in the bath. God knows, if I have broken something. All in all I was pretty impressed with the room. No wonder they charge Rs.8000 for one night. Luckily we did not have to pay the whole amount, as hubby’s was being paid by the office.

It was almost noon, we were tired so we decide to have lunch at the hotel itself. It’s was a buffet, costing 650 bucks per person. Lunch was really good. I tried almost everything like a greedy little pig. Jason also had fun there. He made friends with anyone who came anywhere near our table. Luckily for us, they had a 50% discount there, so saved 600 bucks :)

After a good nap, we went to "Inorbit Mall". It’s a huge shopping complex, with shops of all leading brands. Half of the second floor is full of games for kids of all age group. I always wanted to take Jason to somewhere like that, so that he can play his heart-full. We dont have anything like that in Chennai. You should have seen the joy on his face when we made him sit on the first toy train. That was followed by a fire engine, truck, jeep, different types of cars and bikes. He was really happy and so engrossed with the steering wheel, that when we took him, he started crying. So we let him play for some more time. Hubby also had a little fun playing basket ball. And mama went for a ride with Jason, in the mini train. Overall it was a fun-filled evening. It was 10pm by the time we finished dinner at the food court there and left for the hotel.

Sunday morning, we had a late and heavy breakfast (complimentary for all the guest there), and rested for some time in our room. We had to go to my aunts place in Andheri, which was about 30-40 mins away. The whole afternoon was spent meeting them. Later in the evening we went back to the Mall, so that Jason could have some more fun and we could have dinner. There were lovely balloons made of a some sort of plastic, in different shapes and size. We bought a pink dolphin for him. We also hired a stroller for Jason. Its shaped like a car with a steering wheel, so he was very happy. And Since it was Sunday, the mall was very crowded. We had to wait almost 30 mins to get a place to sit in the food court.

Monday, we were invited at hubby’s manager’s place. And we had to reach the airport by 3pm. So we had to hurry up with the breakfast, went to their place, came back, had lunch and started for the airport. The worst part was at the airport. Jason was so reluctant to leave his dad and come to me. And as we were heading for the security check, he was turning behind to check if his papa is coming or not. I hate this moment. Moments when we leave some one we love very much, being far away from the people we love. I think I am gonna cry now. But seriously I HATE IT. A family is supposed to be always together.

Luckily hubby will be back on 18th and we will head back to Chennai, to our Home Sweet Home (even though its rented). Cant wait....

Some pictures of Jason having fun:


Thats him enjoying his ride....

Thats him in the stroller doing some window shopping...

He even got to ride a horse.

Outside the airport, in the lugage trolly. The kid is all about wheels....


In the room he had fun playing with the switches or the big mirror. He kissed and licked himself.
Thats his dolphin baloon.

In Nagpur...Part-1

Last Thursday we reached Ngp. The climate was complete contrast to the one in Chennai. While it was cloudy and humid there, its hot and windy here.

Jason had a lovely time in the train. He was the center of attraction there too. Luckily for us, he slept properly at night. My sis Jenny was here when we reached . She was thrilled too see him.

Good Friday went smoothly. I thought Jason wont be comfortable with so many strangers around him. But he was fine, and as usual he charmed everyone with his sweet smile.

The next day was holi. It’s a colorful festival celebrated mostly in the northern-India. We did not actually celebrate, but my dad bought Jason the ‘ holi -topi’, and they had a little fun spraying water at each other, with the ‘pichkari’.
That’s him and my Dad playing.

Easter was OK, as we all were busy with last minute shopping and packing. My sis had classes to attend next day. And hubby had to join the Mumbai office on Monday morning. Three weeks he will be there. We had actually planned that he will come to Ngp on weekends, but it will be very tiring for him. So we dropped the idea.

I am already getting bored here, with my parents going off to work by 9.30 - 10am, and back only by 6.30- 7pm. I have to finish off all my work before they go, and then we both are alone. Even Jason is feeling lonely at the new house and new people. He has not been with my parents much, so he tries to stick to me as much as possible. And he must be missing his friends from Chiennai. Luckily I don’t have to do the cooking, that’s a relief.
Meanwhile my dear son has started teething. Can you see the brave little thing trying to pop out. Crossed one more milestone, my kiddo is growing up. Also, he can stand up by himself now. Before he would stand up with the help of the furniture etc. He also learnt to ‘shake a leg’. He dances to songs on TV. He shakes his bum, claps his hands and bends and straightens his knees. His favorite song is the new rap-song from Krazzy 4. He loves the song. I will try to get the video soon and post it. He is also trying to walk by himself now. He can take two steps, but falls down by the third one. Maybe in a week or two he will start walking without any support. Cant wait. I know, when he will be walking around, I will be running around him... at least that way I will loose some weight.

That’s all that has happened in this past few days. My Mom is at home today till noon, so I got some time to come to the Internet cafe and have to go to the ‘Mother Mary’s church’ near by. Its one of my favorite places in Nagpur. Many of my childhood memories are of this place. I will try to post some pictures in my next post.

Below is a lovely picture of my two favorite men...

I came, I am going, I am gone.

We were back on Sunday afternoon, very tired and sleepy. Could not attend the mass for Palm
Sunday. Luckily, my neighbour Roopa called us for lunch and saved us from driving out to eat.
Came back and slept like logs .

On Monday, Shibu joined his new job. Its a day-shift one. Its been almost 3 years, he has been working at nights (US timings). It was effecting very badly on his health as well for everyone else. NO time to eat or sleep, we all had a hard time. I am really happy now. I have been waiting for the day, when he will go to work in the morning and get back by evening and then we can all spend time together. Well the days are here. And Thank God for it. He leaves by 7.30 and is back by 6 - 6.30 ( traffic!!!).

And today we are leaving for my mother's place, Nagpur, where we will be celebrating Good
Friday and Easter. And then on 24th Shibu will go off to Mumbai for his 3-week training. And
during that time myself and Jason will be at Nagpur. So that's the schedule for the next month.

As of now, I am really working very hard, taking care of Jason. As my Mil is in Kerala for some
time, its just me and Jason at home. So I cant do anything other than being with him and taking
care of him, till Shibu comes home. Its a little difficult for me, as I always had someone else with me, my Mom or Mil. Now I manage to make some lunch for myself and Jason, when he is
sleeping. Going to the loo, when he is awake is a big issue for me. I have to ask Roopa to baby-sit him for some time, and then finish off my personal needs.

Well then, its a good bye for some time. As there is no Internet connections there, it will take me some time to get back to blogger world. Hope I don't miss much....

In 'Gods own country'

Ahaa !!!!The Christmas tree is up. I think it’s a little small and the decorations are a little too much. But Its nice. Maybe after 3-4 years we may invest on a bigger one. Till then will have to be happy with tis one.

I think Chinnu was not that excited with the tree. Once in a while he would crawl near the table and try to reach for the colorful decorations. He likes it when the lights are on. I am waiting for the days when he would know the importance of Christmas and actively participate in its celebrations. I want to see his happy face when he puts up the decorations with his tiny little hands. ( actually there are so many things I want to see, see him stand, walk, talk, play.. The list goes on)