To my babies, (Ages 15 & 18!!! how…when…why???) I miss you. I miss you fitting on my lap, your sweetest brightest smile when you would wake up from your nap, Your looking at me with such uninhibited love, It felt like my personal spotlight. Your infectious giggle, your chitter chatter, your sheepish mischief. Your ‘mama… Continue reading Ambitions of a ‘Type B’ Mother – Part 2
Category: parenting
Mother’s Day…is everyday for everyone everywhere
Today is the day greeting card companies and people in advertising decided mothers MUST be celebrated.Unlike other festivals and holidays, a special day dedicated to cherishing your mother has no origin in any religion, as far as I know. It never existed as a special occasion before the 1900s.Maybe because there never was any need… Continue reading Mother’s Day…is everyday for everyone everywhere
She’s exactly like you!
They say, "she's exactly like you!" But I look over at you, and I see...so much more! You're a little bit of me, sure...the good 'little' I hope, And you're a little bit your dad...his excellent 'little.' But...you are still so much more! I look over at you and marvel, did she really come through… Continue reading She’s exactly like you!
Mind your manners, parents!
Scene 1: Unfolds in a pediatrician’s clinic that was exceptionally crowded. The receptionist explained that there had been an emergency delivery that required the doctor’s presence at the hospital and therefore he was running terribly behind schedule. Children of all ages, most with runny noses that were buried in gadgets, displayed more patience than their… Continue reading Mind your manners, parents!
I have a son and a daughter and this is why I don’t treat them equally
“You must never ever hurt a girl”, I dutifully explained to my 8year old son as part of my ongoing effort as a self-proclaimed feminist to raise my son to be the perfect gentlemen. I also, as all mums should, show him the public service messages that the ad world routinely creates such as the… Continue reading I have a son and a daughter and this is why I don’t treat them equally
A Mother’s Job Profile
Note to self: Daily reminder My job profile: My children are NOT my report card of an imaginary parenting exam! Their achievements are NOT a certificate of my ‘wonderful’ skills as a mother. Their success is purely their own...a product of their dedication, hard work, luck, and destiny. I am here to unconditionally love, assist… Continue reading A Mother’s Job Profile
Life – A New Beginning
Like the calm, dark sky cradles the moon A mother carries her baby in her womb Then follow the months of patience and pain And anticipation of what her life's going to gain Soon the hospital corridors are filled with footsteps The father pacing, man at his vulnerable best Then deafening cries break the silence… Continue reading Life – A New Beginning
Sunset Effect - Nitya Satyani 