First day of school

ever after........

Esh,

When I met you first time, I knew you were the one.
Being a girl through tides, I did not admit it the first.
I wanted to say yes, but I took my time.
And I have no idea why.
But I cannot be less thankful I accepted you.

Who knew that moment would make my life into
A phase which I would call 'Happily ever after' since we tied the knot.
And from then on, we have traveled a lot.
Not only through rough times but also various destinations near and far
Which eventually is still a journey with a happy songs in our hearts.

Although its been more than a decade I have known you,
Your real sweet self became only sweeter
After we shared the marital bliss together...
Promising each other that we will be there for each other.

Most people say, you should always hide few things from your spouse.
But I can proudly say, not a thing, not a thought, not a moment is hidden from you.
Neither can I hide even if a bit of me wants to.
The moment you are there, every emotion will be blurted out. Naked.
And then I feel at ease with myself, my soul when I am around you, sacred.

This is true, they say that in world,
There should be at least one person
Who you can share everything that you do.
The secrets, the lies... like instead of constant paparazzi trying to find you.

If I make a mistake, I can accept it in front of you
Like people do in front of God.
Because you have never judged me,
I wont repeat it coz I love you.

Loved me for what I am, the way I am.
You have a heart that can never get manipulative,
Never hated but has only loved.
I respect it and I keep it safe.

I Heart U! before 10 years and today and ever after.....

Miles we will travel, miles we have to see ...
Happy 10th Anniversary to you sweetheart!!

cheers,
Aster

Happy birthday ma...

One of those wonderful memories of our wonder years are birthdays: We always had a list of friends that kept getting longer every year in proportion to our age. Ma was always welcoming to all the friends and guests with smiles on face; working tirelessly frying those yummy puffed countless poories and delicious birthday cake, the colors added by Gems 'n' jellies on icing made with vanilla and caster suger. Most of our favorites was on the menu on our special day. Of course there was no concept of celebrating it over the weekend. Ma picked up the most colorful clothes for us in the market which we wore proudly to the school (yup narcissistic us). It was special since it was the only day when we were allowed civilian dresses. The birthday kids would have a box of chocolates in hand-the treat that we carried happily to every teacher. The day we stood there at our desks feeling happy while classmates sang 'Happy Birthday To you'. 
But when it used to be ma's birthday it used to be so plain vanilla for long time. No Gems, no tutti-fruti, no jelly. Then we went to college and had our pocket money to buy a little cake and small card and flowers. The wonder years were gone... Now we have our families, I have become a mother to a child of my own and I now know how it feels when it comes from our own children. Sure an Irony, all of ma's bday after that we were away, just wishing over phone and sending cakes and bouquets overseas. This time, after long time... after ages. She is with us with her grown family, a proud aai to her wonderful soon, and a loving aaji to a everjumping naatu. With all of us together with her, we try to make her day special. Dont know whether it would ever match up with the specials she did for our bdays but something of a wonderful time that we all will cherish ahead. And this one is for you Mom, Hope your day is made special. Happy birtdhay and many many more such birthdays when we can celebrate this special day of yours - all together :)!!

signing off,
majya mammachich me mulgi!
Asmita

Question

Yesterday Tanay asked me a weirdest question I would have imagined from a 4 year old.
 'Mommy what happens to people when they are dead?'

I was taken aback. Since I just picked him from school, thought that his thought would have been implanted by another 4-5 year old who has an older sibling going to Elementary.

But I was speechless for a moment and my awkwardness to the situation only led to repetition of his question.

After taking a moment I told him they go to heaven which is a nice comfortable place in God's house.
And he was satisfied and started playing the usual!