There she goes!

She will be gone from next thursday for six hours to school for the very first time!leaving behind a very anxious and nervous mom.

Yeah!my little one is off to school!time has flown and this time very -very fast.I have a lot of mixed emotions and butterflies in my stomach.

• Why cant she stay at home for another year?Isnt she too young?
• Will she be fine when she is on her own?
• How will she handle aggressive boys around her who push and pull her?
• What if she doesnt eat the snacks and lunch i pack for her?
• What if she feels like dozing on a cold winter day in school?
• Will she be fine?
• Will she be happy?
• Will she like her school?
• Will she make new friends?

I guess these emotions arent exclusive...every parent on this earth has felt the same way when their child takes off for school for the very first time!

Swatantrata Diwas in Newport

Today i am excited........and so is every Indian i know living in NY.Today we all are going to celebrate 60 years of Indian independence here in Newport.There will be Indian Dance Performance ,a Parade and lots of Indian food!

We all intend to show up in full strength...with lots of zest and great pride!

We might be away from our homeland but our heart and soul is still there!

My Little one starts School

My little one is going to start Pre-Kindergarden 3 from next month and currently i am busy shopping for her school supplies.

I am overwhelmed....anxious and a little dazed as to how time can fly super fast ???

Its back to buying pencil boxes,lunch boxes,crayons and stensils!!!Its brought back a lot of exciting memories from school days-Flora pencils,HP Pencils,scented erasers,fruit shaped sharpners,clolourful backpacks and Disney lunch boxes.

These little goodies brought so much happiness and excitement back then....i see the same excitement and thrill in my little ones eyes!

Its the best thing in the world-to relive best days of your life- Childhood back again and i am so greatful for that.