Only Papa time for Kyra for 48 hrs

Well this Wednesday morning I was supposed to join back office after a small break and catch up on all the thousands of emails. But the fate had something else in mind for me for the next 2 days.

Well early morning Deepa started having stomach cramps n got worse by 5am. Any home medicine would not work. She was not able to feed Kyra. Then at 8 am took decision to admit her as I alone was not able to take care of Deepa n Kyra. Also my mom was on vacation n daily help was on leave for that week.

I had Deepa's sister be with her in the hospital. But the biggest task was to manage Kyra without any help. Now it is easy to play with her for an hr or make her sleep but then to take care for next 2 days..phew..I was already sweating.

For initial hours I had my friend Shiva help me so that I could settle down. I had observed Deepa in her daily activities. .so then started my tasks. Firstly boiled her water, sterlized bottles, checked stock of baby food.. diapers..

Then started the routine of feeding, playing, sleeping,  playing, diaper change... then I realized we had been from a small trip n kyra did not have a decent bath. Then applied some oil and gave a warm bath to her. Earlier I thought Kyra would not adjust but then she must be thinking I don't care until I get my food and sleep.

The sleeping period at night was challenge . She was a bit cranky..30 min gone and she has not yet slept. Then she started the crying. .n howling..and it was almost 1 hour now.. I was irritated ..angry.. but then realized I had to do it.. I cuddled her again in my arms and sang her fav song and vola..she was asleep. .. I had kept few bottles of milk ready in the night but she slept like a baby.

The next day was also uneventful and I was in the groove.  Deepa was discharged in the afternoon but then had to take care of them as Deepa was still weak and had fever.

After 2 days the help returned and Deepa's health has improved but it gave me some really great time Kyra . Loved taking care of her. Still have to work on my patience levels. For now I can be a baby sitter in case IT industry takes a hit :)

Princess. .it been 6 months..

Its been 6 months since the arrival of our princess Kyra and it has been a wonderful journey.  I still pinch myself and think how last 6 months have passed like a pleasant breeze...

She is the love of my life and some of these pic capture some of her various moods. Sometimes she my cutie pie..my bunny ..my devil..my smarty..

Watching you grow everyday is a feeling which I just can't express in words.. its so amzing..fulfilling and enriching experience.   

Love you lots Kyra !!!

Open letter to Maharashtra Home Minister and Mumbai Traffic police

Dear Sirs,

I am Santosh Asbe working in a  global IT organization and want to bring you notice the issue faced by a common man like me and i want your assistance for this to be resolved.

I  had parked my car on PD Hinduja road ,near Khar telephone exchange as  i was there to register my Leave and license agreement  at around 515pm on  Saturday 7th June. I had my wife and 4 month daughter in the car. My car AC was working fine when i reached. I had parked the car behind a tree on PD Hinhuja road and not obstructing  the traffic.No sign of NO PARKING was mentioned. There were multiple other cars parked angularly over there.

After registration, when  i came out at 6pm, did not find the car and was informed that it had been towed by traffic police station on the same road connecting SV road. While paying the fine, i was told i was charged for Angular parking which was interesting as the tree could not allow me to park parallel parking. 

 Since my 4 month old daughter was already hungry and crying relentlessly , i paid the fine and left. During my return to home in Andheri west i realized the AC was not working. Initially i thought that it might the car was in sun for long but then after 30 min, AC could not cool the car. I took my daughter home first as had cried throughout my return due the non function of AC in the Mumbai heat. Then I went to Ford Service on Sunday morning to check the damage. They told me the condenser has been damaged and the oil has spilled out and it needed replacement. I ask him how could this damage would have happened, he mentioned it might be due towing vehicle.  I had to spend Rs 12,000 for the repair of damages done.

My sincere request is you to make the towing people responsible for the damages and in long term such incidents don't occur and bring the confidence in people that there is justice will be provided to an common man .

regards,

Santosh Asbe

2 States..Bihar n Rajasthan..

Well those who thought that this a 2 States movie or book review then you are wrong. Those who also thought that I got the states wrong..then please read ahead for the complete story.

Well this boy is a paka Jain who does not eat onion, ginger, etc goes to Mandir daily. We have to adjust for him every time we go out for  food. He is my favorite bakra and njoy pulling his leg.

Now the gal is from from the land of Laloo, loves Malda mangoes and loved to eat non veg food but now turned into a veggie. I have seen her in pain and go to doctor for multiple times but her energy and smile can put any pain go away.

Now something happened between these young people some years back. They tried to hide it and make it work. I know from my experience it would have been a great struggle but then to get married at the end of the day is a great achievement.  It is just a beginning  to a wonderful phase in your life.

Pragya Tiwari and Chirag Mehta , Kyra, Deepa and me would like to wish you a great happy married life.  I would like to apologize for not being there and dancing drunk in your baraat but our wishes and love will always be there.

I am not good at expressing my feelings but just want to give you both a jaddu ki jappi.
Cheers !!!

Three wonderful ladies in my life

I have not been blogging for long now but due to twitter and facebook it has been easy to put my thoughts in few words. But then as the title of blog suggests it would have been difficult to express myself in few words.

My Mother : She is my defense lawyer as I call her fondly. Anyone and anybody can say anything against me but then she will defend me at any cost. She is inspired by the Bollywood mother of the 80's and completely filmy. She taught me what unconditional love is. She has been through a lot in life and things are always difficult in joint family. She is disciplined for fitness and has an extra energy after Kyra's birth. She loves signing and last year we found she can dance as well. She loves watching movies and can watch any movie..even those dubbed ones. I sometimes take her for granted and say things which I don't mean. But I will be always be there for you Mom !

My Wife - Deepa's introduction to my life was not planned and it has been an amazing journey with her. With 10 years of knowing her and 4 n half years of marriage has taught me a lot. She is the most independent strong minded individual.  She always has been there to listen and give me the correct advice.  Saw her go through a lot during pregnancy and post Kyra's birth and witnessed completely different side of her. My respect for women was raised to a different level after watching Deepa go through this phase. She is really the better half in my relationship and you complete me dahling.

My princess: Kyra my bundle of joy who arrived 2 months back in our life has changed it completely.  Being a parent is so difficult job that I can manage complex projects but managing Kyra is a different ball game.  She is teaching me something everyday but the joy to hold her every night  and sing her to sleep brings a happiness I cannot explain in words. I can't predict the future but  I hope I you are a combination of my mother and wife.

These 3 wonderful women have taught me and molded me into the person I am and they will keep on influencing me in future.

For them I can sing my fav hindi song which I only sing for Kyra
"Kyunki tum hi ho
Ab tum hi ho
Zindagi ab tum hi ho
Chain bhi, mera dard bhi
Meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho"

For my non hindi speaking friends the song means that you are the only one I love and none else.