Nine & Ten
Mama is finding it harder and harder to keep up with the pace my brats are growing or at least that is going to be my excuse for doing combined birthday posts (and that too few years late!!!). Oh well I am not ashamed to admit that I have been slacking.Let's get to the point anyways.
You turned nine and asked for a giant cupcake as your birthday cake which of course I made. We had a party for you with just family and friends. You did have a bowling party with a few close friends. You are such a sweet little girl. It's your 9th year that made me realize that you are growing so fast and I need to spend more "quality" time with you as the past few years I have been focusing a lot on your brother.
You still continue to amaze us with your quick learning and smartness. I keep telling you that I wish I was as smart as you and you always reply saying "You are soooo smart mama". Your kind heart is what I am always worried about. I hope no one tears it apart, my sweet angel. Your biggest fan and sidekick still continues to be your brother even though he can annoy you to no end. LOL! Dada still worships you and ammamma is your partner in crime especially when it comes to making "mug cakes". Oh how can I not mention your love for chocolates or anything remotely chocolatey? I think that needs a whole new blog by itself.
Grace Todd is still your best friend and you adore your new 3rd grade teacher Ms.Borden. You have slowly started showing your competitive side and even came first at the regional Jr. Spelling Bee. I still remember the beaming face and proud smile you had. We were all so proud of you. This year the whole "Principal's list" pressure set in and it was really fun watching you trying hard to keep up your grades (ah not that hard for you;who am I kidding?). You continue to work hard at Kumon so you can get to level G before 5th grade.You are a voracious reader and consumes every book you can lay your hand on.Your wish for Santa on your 9th year was an ipod touch. Of course the generous Santa did make your wish come true and didnt forget to mention that he is rewarding all your hard work.
Turning double digits was indeed a big deal for you and me. I was overcome with emotions that I have been a mom for a decade. You started your day running a 5k and I was very proud you chose to do that. I planned a surprise treasure hunt on your big day and had invited few of your friends. You had so much fun looking for the hidden treasures and even opening your room to find your friends there. We took your friends for a pedicure and later for lunch at Chipotle. Later in the evening we had a nice dinner at Aditi and Shilpa chechi and Sai chetta showed up to surprise you. You had a really awesome day. The rest of the celebration was along with Thanksgiving when we cut the cake I made for you. This year's wish for the cake was a Hershey's bar which somehow I managed to pull off (again!)
You are growing into this beautiful, dramatic, extremely enthusiastic, hyperactive, over excited, bubbly pre-teen. Every now and then we do get a glimpse of the teenage years soon to come in the form of moodiness, eye rolling, sass talking and even sudden burst of tears. I hope those years dont change anything about you especially the way you have grown closer to me. You are a mini version of me says everyone but I feel you are much better in every way than me. You love spending time with me and would tag along everywhere I go. It is almost like I have a very close friend who lives with me but spends my money. LOL! Dada is trying hard to grasp the fact that you have reached the age where you feel closer to me than him. He still loves you the same but does feel bad that he doesn't get as many hugs as before. I do remind him that in few years things will flip and you are going to hate me and adore him (I am dreading those teenage years!)
Summer was spend in Kerala and you loved the time with Vedha and Mantra. You continue to excel in your studies and got to level G at Kumon and received your Gold Star which was such a big deal for you. You started stroke school in swimming and you are getting better with different strokes and endurance. Grace Todd and you grew apart and Sophia is your new friend. It was a very tough time for you when Grace decided not to be friends with you anymore and I wanted to so badly protect you from all that pain but I knew life has many such events in store for you and it is better you learn to handle them early on in life.
You still dont like eggs and I can still bribe you with chocolate. You were very upset that I was going to be away for the Holiday season. I needed a break and took 3 weeks off to go to Australia and NewZealand. I made sure I had all the gifts for your brother and you under the tree before I left. Neerav is the biggest source of annoyance for you even though you both bond over watching movies and listening to your favorite songs. Ammamma is having a hard time adjusting to your changing attitude and I have to step in at times to clear things. Even when you go off at ammamma you always feel bad later and go back and apologize. I am glad you have the heart to say "sorry" when you realize you have done wrong ,which is a very good trait.
I cant imagine a single day without you in my life my darling baby girl. Mama loves you so very much. Please be the sweet,smart and kind person that you are.... always.
Love,
Mama and Dada
You turned nine and asked for a giant cupcake as your birthday cake which of course I made. We had a party for you with just family and friends. You did have a bowling party with a few close friends. You are such a sweet little girl. It's your 9th year that made me realize that you are growing so fast and I need to spend more "quality" time with you as the past few years I have been focusing a lot on your brother.
You still continue to amaze us with your quick learning and smartness. I keep telling you that I wish I was as smart as you and you always reply saying "You are soooo smart mama". Your kind heart is what I am always worried about. I hope no one tears it apart, my sweet angel. Your biggest fan and sidekick still continues to be your brother even though he can annoy you to no end. LOL! Dada still worships you and ammamma is your partner in crime especially when it comes to making "mug cakes". Oh how can I not mention your love for chocolates or anything remotely chocolatey? I think that needs a whole new blog by itself.
Grace Todd is still your best friend and you adore your new 3rd grade teacher Ms.Borden. You have slowly started showing your competitive side and even came first at the regional Jr. Spelling Bee. I still remember the beaming face and proud smile you had. We were all so proud of you. This year the whole "Principal's list" pressure set in and it was really fun watching you trying hard to keep up your grades (ah not that hard for you;who am I kidding?). You continue to work hard at Kumon so you can get to level G before 5th grade.You are a voracious reader and consumes every book you can lay your hand on.Your wish for Santa on your 9th year was an ipod touch. Of course the generous Santa did make your wish come true and didnt forget to mention that he is rewarding all your hard work.
Turning double digits was indeed a big deal for you and me. I was overcome with emotions that I have been a mom for a decade. You started your day running a 5k and I was very proud you chose to do that. I planned a surprise treasure hunt on your big day and had invited few of your friends. You had so much fun looking for the hidden treasures and even opening your room to find your friends there. We took your friends for a pedicure and later for lunch at Chipotle. Later in the evening we had a nice dinner at Aditi and Shilpa chechi and Sai chetta showed up to surprise you. You had a really awesome day. The rest of the celebration was along with Thanksgiving when we cut the cake I made for you. This year's wish for the cake was a Hershey's bar which somehow I managed to pull off (again!)
You are growing into this beautiful, dramatic, extremely enthusiastic, hyperactive, over excited, bubbly pre-teen. Every now and then we do get a glimpse of the teenage years soon to come in the form of moodiness, eye rolling, sass talking and even sudden burst of tears. I hope those years dont change anything about you especially the way you have grown closer to me. You are a mini version of me says everyone but I feel you are much better in every way than me. You love spending time with me and would tag along everywhere I go. It is almost like I have a very close friend who lives with me but spends my money. LOL! Dada is trying hard to grasp the fact that you have reached the age where you feel closer to me than him. He still loves you the same but does feel bad that he doesn't get as many hugs as before. I do remind him that in few years things will flip and you are going to hate me and adore him (I am dreading those teenage years!)
Summer was spend in Kerala and you loved the time with Vedha and Mantra. You continue to excel in your studies and got to level G at Kumon and received your Gold Star which was such a big deal for you. You started stroke school in swimming and you are getting better with different strokes and endurance. Grace Todd and you grew apart and Sophia is your new friend. It was a very tough time for you when Grace decided not to be friends with you anymore and I wanted to so badly protect you from all that pain but I knew life has many such events in store for you and it is better you learn to handle them early on in life.
You still dont like eggs and I can still bribe you with chocolate. You were very upset that I was going to be away for the Holiday season. I needed a break and took 3 weeks off to go to Australia and NewZealand. I made sure I had all the gifts for your brother and you under the tree before I left. Neerav is the biggest source of annoyance for you even though you both bond over watching movies and listening to your favorite songs. Ammamma is having a hard time adjusting to your changing attitude and I have to step in at times to clear things. Even when you go off at ammamma you always feel bad later and go back and apologize. I am glad you have the heart to say "sorry" when you realize you have done wrong ,which is a very good trait.
I cant imagine a single day without you in my life my darling baby girl. Mama loves you so very much. Please be the sweet,smart and kind person that you are.... always.
Love,
Mama and Dada
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