Monthly Archives: January 2010

Nisarga's Bornahan

We had a small bornahan ceremony for Nisarga today. For those who don’t know, a bornahan happens for small kids and they get showered with berries and other sweet things to eat. It is usually done some time after the 14th of Jan. The evening began quite well. My parents arrived nice and early and… Read More »

The Unschooling Gods

I had joined these online unschooling information communities, where parents from all over the world can interact. There are many knowledgeable people there as are many people just stepping into unschooling. It is an incredible space. However, like anywhere else in the world, intolerance abounds. Or perhaps it is intolerance in me at listening to… Read More »

The amazing ride

I was going through the gazillion photos we have amassed in the recent months, and was at a loss how to begin ‘sorting them’. What struck me is that how far we have come in this short span. Here’s the story in pictures. /p>

A dream for my son makes me better

I was on the phone with a friend. She is into all this vision-mission kind of stuff, and very generous about sharing her learnings in life. It does get a little difficult to get her to see another perspective, but what I appreciate is her generosity in sharing all she has. It was very rewarding… Read More »

My son clings to me!

Okay, all the warnings are coming true. The last two days, Nisarga has shown a distinct preference for being held, and will nap on me, but not if I set him down on his bed. The difference is, that its not the end of the world as predicted. I’m enjoying it. What more special experience… Read More »

A beautiful year

Its the 31st of December. I look back at this year and wonder at how much has changed. Last year, this time, I was not even actively thinking of a baby. A working professional, parties galore, life was good. Now, I have a young son. I am a stay at home mom. Making new discoveries… Read More »