Posted by Raj on Jun 10, 2009 in
General Yesterday was an interesting day at home. I decided to cook dinner and was busy whipping up a chicken sandwich. I noticed that my eldest was watching her favorite Tom and Jerry cartoons while my youngest was very busy running around the house. At one point I noticed that the TV remote was actually in the refrigerator. I thought that was cute, had a laugh and placed it back on the couch where it normally sits.
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Tags: humor
Posted by Raj on Jun 9, 2009 in
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I’ve really been out of action for quite sometime since I have mainly been working on a new business venture and setting up a company for it. Now that most of the initial work is done, I sat down to reflect on how much time I might have actually lost with my wonderful young kids. Even though its just been a few months, it just cant be replaced. Being a dad comes with its own set of challenges since I have to balance work and family life every single day. I really want to make sure that I am there for my kids at least 1 hour a day. This will be my one on one with them and I want to ensure that it is something that they will cherish throughout and beyond their childhood.
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Tags: bedtime
Posted by Raj on Oct 21, 2008 in
General What a weekend it was… organizing a birthday party for kids is surely draining and a real test in parenting. Of course we all had fun. Luckily my eldest’s birthday fell on a Sunday. Getting the birthday gifts, new dresses, a custom made cake and running around like an insane person on steroids was what my experience was during the weekend. Of course, I had to also double up as the cameraman to cover the entire party while still remeinding the kids to not scream too loud.
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Tags: birthday, parenting
Posted by Raj on Oct 3, 2008 in
General My wife and I had always wanted to go to the movies after a break of about 3 1/2 years (yes that’s how long we didn’t step into a movie theater). But with my eldest around, it didn’t seem like a good idea. But that was until I decided “it is time”. I can still remember that day quite vividly.
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Tags: movie with the kids, parenting
Posted by Raj on Sep 22, 2008 in
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It’s been almost 6 months since I got my Nintendo Wii - it was an anniversary present from my wife. Maybe she was trying to tell me something when I turned up with just a cake for our anniversary. But I really don’t remember much of what happened that day because I was busy picking up my jaw from the floor. I knew my wife was going to get me something but I really didn’t think it was going to be a Nintendo Wii. That was the most romantic night I spent - with my TV and the Nintendo Wii.
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Tags: Games, kids, Nintendo Wii, parenting
Posted by Raj on Sep 21, 2008 in
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Maybe I just patted myself on my back a bit too soon. As a result of going to the mall in the afternoon, my daughter missed her afternoon nap. As I sat down to watch my favorite shows on TV in the evening, war broke out!
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Tags: fights, parenting
Posted by Raj on Sep 21, 2008 in
General After all the convincing, my daughter and I made our way to the mall. Ground rules were already laid during the drive to the mall which lasted less than 20 minutes. Bribes comprising of chocolates and ice cream were offered in exchange for behavior which wouldn’t embarrass me.
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Tags: crocs, kids, parenting, shoes
Posted by Raj on Sep 21, 2008 in
General
Finally I convinced my wife that its time to get a pair of crocs for our 4 year old. No, it was not to make a fashion statement. But I have to say that since I got my own pair of crocs about 6 months ago I have never regretted it even for a single day. As I was looking for an excuse to show off what a discovery I had made, I noticed that my daughter’s shoes had discolored - from a dark blue to a shade darker. Hardly noticeable but it was good enough for me to get excited.
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Tags: crocs, kids, parenting, shoes
