School, time-please!

Ilyas and I took the decision to withdraw Mysha from school for some time. We didnt feel it was worth much at this point. Mysha was catching illness every 2/3 weeks. We requested the school authorities to waive off the notice period and they were kind to agree to our request. Hoping she is able to regain some weight and is so able to pick up on her toilet training.

Sick again!

I realised that this blog was seriously missed Mysha's low moments... after all life is full of up's and down's!

For a week now Mysha has been struggling with her illness, first it started with throwing up whatever she ate, then excessive coughing and finally cold now. Hope she recovers soon :)

Troy

On the weekend we all went to the mall for a short shopping trip for Mysha. We didn't quite get both things we wanted for her (a stool and a round bath tub). Nevertheless, Mysha had a good time in her "a coin a ride - Troy" and clamoured for "some more". ALso check out the kid trying to catch what is showing on dashboard of Mysha's toy ride... something that kept Mysha's attention too.

Row, row, row your ...

Row, row, row your boat gently down the stream ....

Mysha had an activity at school where the tots were told about a boat. What more, they had a live experience in a specially designed boat. Did you notice the sponge oras and the basket seat?

... merrily merrily merrily, merrily, life is just a DREAM

Fhuppi oh Fhuppi

Ever since Mysha has met her Phuppi (Ilyas's sister) in India, she has taken a special significance in Mysha's life. Mysha remembers the time she spent with her, her can recall her Phuphi from her photo and all the things she got for her AND also those that she didnt. If I asked her who got this dress (or anything else), if its not one of Ilyas or me, the chances that she will say PHUPPHI are very very high!

Diwali - At Dolly's and Shushil's house

Mysha and I are all dressed for the Diwali evening with Dolly's family. While we are waiting for Ilyas to get dressed (for a change ;)) I caught Mysha in her cute little salwar suit that her mamu and mumani gave her. This is the second one of those dresses she owns.

In their house, Mysha was most comfortable like she was at home... probably it was just the warmth she received from all members of their family. She got most attached to Sushil's dad and sat in his lap for most of the evening...

But the most cherishable and novel moment she spent though, was when she lit up some crackers (bought specially for the occasion of Diwali). Mysha was a sport I must say; there wasnt a moment of nervousness.

Tigs or Twigs ..huh!

Mysha has a sharp eye on all things small. You would typically find her picking up a grain or a small spec of dirt and saying "mama dirty" .... Likewise when I take her out to play, she likes picking up small twigs . When I ask her what it is, she says 'tigs" ... or so I realised it will still be some time before she can link two letters together just like "swing 4 sing"

Diwali - At school

Friday at school was Diwali day. All tots were asked to dress up for the occasion in "Indian wear" ... did we have a problem in selecting that ... not at all :) Mysha wore her new ghagra choli with her choti mummy had gifted her on our recent trip to Indore. But selecting the shoes was a problem :( Mysha was expecting to receive her pair of mojarees from fuppi, but somehow fuppha wasnt able to get them. Do you hear that fupphi ... we eagerly awaiting them for Mysha.

Anyway, all tots did really look cute in their colorful outfits, even more so since they came from different nationalities. Bravo to the spirit of Singapore!

The island of Sentosa

Mysha had a lovely field trip to the island of Sentosa where they explored sand and water. Mysha looked like she had a great time playing at the beach. I was told when most the other kids were sleeping on ther way back, Msyha was singing rhymes on the top of voice. Hats of to the teachers; managing a bunch of tots on a excursion by no means is an easy task.

Dada - Dadi Arrived Home

After 4 months, Dada and Dadi finally came home to Singapore. Mysha behaved was just how we had imagined ... she wanted to do everything with them! In the 3 hrs in the evening she just came to me once and that two for a brief 3 min! ... From the feel of the fun, I knew it would be a crying session during slept time, as she would want to sleep with them too. And it was ... Finally after a difficult tantrum session she is sound asleep now.

India Trip - Papa's Ordeal

I had to leave Mysha behind in Pune, while I went for my MBA interview to Lusanne. Ilyas had come over in the morning before to take care of Mysha. I must admit Ilyas was very brave to accept this. Mysha did her bit to ensure that she did everything with "Papa" including the potty time ;). But the most interesting impression Ilyas made was on his co-passengers (on the flight back to Singapore) who wondered how a daughter could do without her mother, that too while travelling! Practical difficulties awaited too... how to go to the rest room with a daughter ... hmmm... ever wondered? Ilyas, U came out shinning! Mysha, U are a lucky girl!