Reflections Of A Desi Mom

When Ganeshji comes with an important lesson not only for your 9 year old but also for your own self, I feel the concept of the festival has risen above just customs!!  Due to Covid I was extremely scared of stepping out this time. Leave alone going and selecting a moorti in the rush of Pune's festivities. So the very first time I took the plunge and booked the moorti online.  After discussions n deliberations I chose 1 very subtle and very different than what we always get. Booked it and started visualising decor around the colors.  💙💖 Now came the flowers.  I couldn't think of anyway of getting the flower stock, sanitizing them and keeping them for pooja without spoiling them.  So turned to my very good friend H. She graciously agreed and made such pretty n beautiful flowers n garland out of paper.. I know they touch n feel different.. but in my heart I know I am trying to do the best in my ability for my family! And That was the 1st lesson for N.  📝 W...

It's that time of the year againnn!  No matter how hard I try or say with full dertermination that next year I won't do any decoration for N's birthday but I  am just not able to stand by my own thoughts..  This year she had decided that she wants to hv a masti bhara birthday with her friends in the newly opened playzone  nearby. And we are all upto it.. Everybody including N kept reminding me .. "Vaise bhi you don't want to decorate this  year na...!! "  As much as I used to nod .. I couldn't wrap up my head around the thought as the month of May began. Upon asking  what kind of cake she wants this time, prompt came the reply - "UNICORN!" (yes, kids n parents like us definitely add to  the upcoming economy!) Nevertheless, we shortlisted the cake designs and decided to proceed with the baker as the date came closer.  But I just couldn't let go of the thought that I want to do something special for her.. N loved my surprise b...