Three Little Devils

All three - Abha, Aditi and Mysha were feeling a bit drowsy after dinner. Seeing the older one Abha go to sleep in the bed, the other two kids jumped right in.

Well... I asked for a smile and this is what I got :)

Lakdi Ki Kaathi

Here is one pending one recorded since a very long time ...

Yi Shan Yi Shan

Yes there is proof that Msyha learns Chinese at school! Listen to her version of Twinkle Twinkle

Mama, a playground there!

Usually when I take Mysha to the library we have sert routine to wrap up in 1 hr, partly because I have other things to do (really?) and partly because that is Mysha's attention span. The other day when I was at the library, I was looking at some books near the window when Mysha came by, pointed at the window and said "look Mama there is a playground there". I knew what was coming next ..."can we play there for some time". Usually I would have just dismissed it, but since I had nothing better to do, we decided to stop by and swing. Mysha completely enjoyed herself and so did I...

Dada Dadi gone to India

Ahhahh, its one of those sad times of the year when Dada Dai leave for India .. well not for a day, not for a week, not for a month but for THREE whole months :(


We went to see them off at the airport and on the way Mysha when I mentioned to Mysha that its time to say "Good Bye", she screamed back saying "No Good Bye - Dada Dadi don't go to India". So when we did after all bid them Salam, she broke out into a crying spell ... AWAAWW. Somehow I feel she is big enough now to miss them. Here is picture on the airport with Dadi while we waited for the wheelchair

Mysha First Bicycle :)

We have been contemplating getting Mysha a cycle for a long time now. The last trigger was when Nandika said she had one ... So finally here it is - a pretty little one in Mysha's favourite color - purple

A little tall for her, she almost gave up on the first day of trial. Then I told her that unless she enjoyed it she would not like it and pointed out to other boys riding their cycles. The point stuck immediately and she said "Mama I WILL enjoy it" and sprung into action. Then there was no looking back.

New swimming costume

Well this was long due I must say... her last one was REALLY small now and we used to just pull her in somehow ;) but the event of buying just kept postponing  :) Anyway, she was so excited with it (after all it was PURPLE) that she spent the entire evening in her swimming costume. ...caught this shot of her enjoying her dip in the baby pool today.

My new and old friends and a painting gift that had to be completed before sleeping

This weekend (Saturday to be precise) was Sushil's b'day. Coincidently we had invited his family, Joicy's family and Sanman over for dinner. Mysha is very happy whenever there is a party at home so she had a totally rocking time being pampered by everyone.

At cake cutting, she was the first one to get a piece and Joicy and Dolly helped her with her dinner and to top it all she got a glass painting gift from Joicy. We kept her from opening it for quite a while but finally after dinner we opened it. She got very interested and curious about it and with Dolly's guidance started painting. Even after everyone left she refused to sleep and insisted on finishing it. Realising that she was not going to give in, I joined in the party and helped her finish it. It took nearly half past 12 at night to finish the last stroke!

East Coast Park Picnic

One of the week days Vini and I decided to take Nandika and Mysha out to the East Coast beach on a picnic.Well that weather was not perfect but Dec/Jan is the season of rain the Singapore - but would that really deter us? The clouds were gathering in the background as the kids played in the sand with Anna.


Then it started drizzling so we packed up our things and walked to covered hut near the beach. And then came out the lovely sandwiches and biscuits that Vini made for us. We devoured them all in a jiffy. Then Mysha and Nandika found company in another boy who was waiting in the shade with us.




Soon it was time to go. Vini caught this shot of Mysha and Nandika with me just before we left.

Uncle Mo's BIG BEAR GIFT!!!

It was when he first saw Mysha that Mo, my colleague from Morgan, gave her a big brown teddy bear. The other day I received a message from him and gladly showed Mysha his photo. Mysha spent the next 10 min playing with her big teddy (who still sleeps with her in bed) and looking at Mo's photo ...
Long live Mo and his BIG BEAR GIFT!!!

Medicines - Who says they scare me?

Well, its just one of those frequent weeks in which Mysha caught a cold. Is she good with medicines? Mostly yes I would say - for all the oral medications atleast. On this occasion she decided to stack up all the medicines ... wowhoho here down falls the stack - careful!!

Kite Flying (yet again)

On this beautiful Sunday, Ilyas just suggested casually to Mysha that the weather was so good that we should go kite flying and sure Mysha held him to his word. Ilyas sent the kite rocketing up in the sky and gave it to Mysha to hold. Obviously see was thrilled to the bone. At times the wind was so strong that she commented "It is pulling me up Papa". Later I joined in too and we just chilled out sitting in the grass while holding on to the kite...

Christmas Performance!

Mysha's year end Christmas celebration was a gala event in Stamford Hotel, quite unusual for a usually sober school. I was told that this was one event on which the school really spends (hmm I doubt because we paid a handsome amount on the tickets) Nevertheless the main point not to be missed was that this was Mysha's first stage performance at school. Her group of toddlers sang and emoted to carol songs. Mysha seemed to enjoy her songs on stage; not bad I must say!!

After the event we devoured the food and snacks served outside... Niki and Mysha here simply chose to sit down here and enjoy their meal.

Later as we were walking down the lobby we caught this cute picture of Abha with Mysha and Aditi

Nobody like my Desi Girl !!!

Today was the first day of 'Desi week' at my school. AND I decided to wear my flashy green earring to match my salwar kameez. As you would have presumed, at the end of the day Mysha was flaunting them. I could not help but say, 'Nobody like my Desi Girl' !!!

Mysha Diwali Performance

This Diwali Mysha was took part in the Costa Rhu's Diwali night at the Swimming Club. It was a short 1 minute dance choreographed Hasika and Aruna. The two spend a lot of time trying to get the toddlers to be patient and do a few tries every time they arranged for some practice but we and they both knew that the kids would probably just stand on stage and not do anything much in front of the lights and crowd :) .... Well watch this ...THEIR PERFORMANCE!

Mysha and Nandika's date

This weekend Vineeta's parents were here for Diwali

and we all were invited home ....it was a fun filled evening of bursting crackers and having good food. Mysha and Nandika even had a dance adding a zing to the fun-filled air. Have a look...

Mysha new found love, Amit Uncle

One of my friends, Amit, visited us in Singapore on his trip to the US. He spent two days with us and Mysha grew really fond of him... We went to the beach and SkyPark together and Mysha sure seemed to enjoy the small little Jaipuri purse he fondly brought for her.  Come back again AMIT !

On Eid - My cute little angel

It was Eid today so we were all up early. Mysha & I had a bath and were ready for namaaz at 8am while Ilyas had gone to the mosque for prayers. As usual, I always encourage Mysha to pray with me. On this occasion, she readily agreed and infact insisted I put on her dupatta the proper way. Way to go my little angel!
MAY ALLAH GUIDE YOUR WAY ...

In the afternoon, Dolly and Sushil had come over for lunch. Dolly as usual had Mysha all glued on. She made the most amazing and quick butterfly and elephant drawings with Mysha new Faber Castell set.

Singapore Heritage Fest

Just before school starts, Msyha, Dadi and I went to the Singapore fest where there were special activities arranged for kiddies. Mysha had a real fun day out and I enjoyed the chilled out day too. After all it was my birthday!

There was storytelling where Mysha listened with rapt attention as the story of Ravan and Ram unfolded

... and thumb printing where Mysha made two little 'I love you' cards for Papa

... and painting where Mysha got to fabric paint here own beautiful white scarf

... and kite making. Mysha posing with her creation  and Dadi

For more photos of the event check out Museum Heritage Fest 2009

It's Arna's b'day

We had a lovely time dancing to the tune of 'Desi Girl' at Arna's b'day party. Party was the usual but what made it special was meeting everyone, enjoying a good laugh and sharing moments

It's Arsheya's b'day

Arsheya was once Mysha's best friend, but these relationships change so frequently at her age. Neverthelesss, here is to Arsheya's b'day -

ENJOY EVERY DAY AND EVERY YEAR OF YOUR LONG LIFE GIRL!

Book 4 - Banjo Granny

The story about Granny with a Banjo who sets to meet her grandchild, Owen. In doing so, she has to cross a river, a mountain and a desert. Each time she comes across an obstacle she picks up a banjo and sings and magically the path is made easier. Meanwhile birds give Owen the news that her Granny is coming. Owen excitement grows with each progress news that the birds bring along. Finally Granny meets Owen and Granny sings Owen her song.

Rating: ****
Review: The book contains a song with the musical notes that I didn't know how to read. This book may be even more magical with audio since at every stage Granny sings to make her way

Book 3 - Bamboo and Friends - The furry caterpillar

The story about the formation of butterflies. It's about 3 friends Bamboo(bear), Velvet (zebra) and Beak (bird). Beak looks out for an egg which he intends to have for breakfast but finds a furry caterpillar under Bamboo's head. Bamboo says its his pillow and Beak says that its HIS breakfast since it hatched from HIS egg. They keep quarreling on the same note. On the side the caterpillar is hungry and starts devouring leaves and getting bigger and bigger. One day they both find that it's become a hard shell and Bamboo no longer wants a hard pillow and Beak no longer wants a hard shell for breakfast. One day the shell cracks and a beautiful butterfly emerges.

Rating: ***
Review: Good pictures, but its not really a great story; velvet character not well developed and mentioned just one a few notes.

Long Live Jessie

Mysha recently saw Toy Story 2 and she was fascinated by Jessie esp. in the song "When somebody loved me, everything was beautiful". Ever since she has been imagining that Jessie stays with her and does every thing with her. The other day she misplaced her flower and she said "Jessie will find it for me" and then role played a third person (and her horse) till she found it !!!...

Now-a-days it's easy for me to get some things done from her (the usual eating food and brushing teeth) I just tell her that Jessie is sad, or going away or waiting for her and up she springs into action ... LONG LIVE JESSIE !

Stamping (only pen) on the new table

I have been encouraging Mysha to sit on her table for her play-activities like drawing etc. so its easy for her to do stuff. On this occasion she was happily stamping away from a Pooh pen that she received as a return gift from Nandika's birthday:)

Oh, I just remembered that I picked up these cute little hair pins and loved doing up her hair during my summer break. 'You are my DOLL,' I told her on one of the occasions so you should let me make your hair just like you do to for your DOLL. Then I realised how incorrect that statement was; Mysha does not love to dress up her doll, only undress her ;) Her poor Barbie lies around naked in the house and each time we try to put the clothes back, she discovers it and pull out her clothes again! POOR BARBIE!