Happy Birthday India, the Ira way

Every year Independence Day celebrations happen at school, and Ira usually wears the white kurta and some bangles. There is also some craft work on the theme of India's independence day. 

This year, we are home and we decided to celebrate India's birthday the way Ira relates to birthdays. We ordered a banana walnut cake from a homebaker (Check Sharu's cakes and bakes on FB), with the HB cake topper et al. 

It has been a while since Prashant is teaching Ira about India, the states and their capitals. They have also begun reading about the Constitution from one of our favorite children's books.

So, today, we cut the cake, had Ira's favorite lights gifted by a dear friend for Company and we all sang for India and then Ira sang again <3

Happy Independence Day! To peace, harmony, acceptance and diversity!

Happy Birthday to you India, Happy Birthday to you. 

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A little thread, innumerable memories

A little thread that has innumerable memories woven. The only festival(s) thats am  sentimental about is Rakshabandhan and BhaiPhota. Both commemorating sibling relationship. While traditionally, it has a connotation of the brother protecting the sister, been long since we moved past that narrative.

For me, it is a special day to celebrate the special bond. Love to buy rakhis, order them in advance, plan some gifts and pamper the sibling.

This year, life taught us that we must live in hope, be grateful for what we have. First time that I haven't seen Joy on this special day. Ever since Rony moved to Bangalore, it has always been the two of them.

I did manage to pick up some simple Rakhis this year. And planned to send across some food, along with the Rakhi. Thankful for the drop services like Dunzo and Swiggy Genie. What would we do if not for these privileges.

So, while I sat thinking of them and looking at some earlier photos, they diligently wore the Rakhi, took pics and sent me.

Bhai has every Rakhi that I have given him in a special box. Yes, we are sentimental that way <3 nbsp="" p="">
So, Happy Rakshabandhan. As we celebrate the special bonds today, let us also celebrate being empathetic, kind and grateful.

Smile in a mask

This is a FB post. Posting here for posterity. Almost 2 months since Ira and I ventured out of home. How we miss going out!

Ventured out for a short while today after weeks. All of us wearing the very comfortable cloth masks from Indian Yards. While Prashant and am wearing the ones with the cord, Ira is wearing the one with elastic, specifically designed for children. They have the elastic version for adults too. Thank you Sunita Suhas for ensuring that so many of us are able to embrace safety and do so in style; and for constantly innovating with the masks. Love the colours and the comfort <3 br=""> Ira said it has been so long since we three ventured out and that it calls for a selfie moment! And mind you, we all are smiling, because it is important to feel grateful for these moments.

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