BFC BFC BFC, the Pramadh way!

 

Ira ke Papa always comes up with new things to do with Ira. 

October marked another milestone moment, another first for Ira and Papa.

Papa took Ira to the Kanteerava Stadium to watch their first Football Match in the ISL.  BFC vs East Bengal. It was the first match for BFC at home ground.

While Mamma was at Mumbai on work, Ira during their morning video call said, Am busy today evening. You could call but I will be at the stadium.

Ever since they had booked the West Block A tickets, there was palpable excitement at home. Ira has begun to play football and school and is beginning to understand the game better. 

Post school, they headed early to the stadium. The Match was to begin at 8pm but they were there a few hours early. 

They soaked in the festive fervour, saw the team bus come in and Ira was super excited that one of the players even waved at her :) . Papa follows the West Block Fan page on Insta and was aware of the slogans. For Ira, this was a whole new experience. She was amused at some interesting words in the slogans. BFC won that evening. Ira showed mom the backflip kick by the footballer, J Hernandez that ensured the win.

They were also accompanied by a friend, who is a football player himself. Ira was thrilled that he won some coupons and gifts on showing some football moves at the Jockey arena. 

Post match, the two of them also went for dinner to a drive in place where they sat in the car and food was served on a plank. Our little girl is quite adventurous and loved the food experience. Also one of those rare times when she slept at 12am and Papa said it is ok to miss school the next day.

Mamma came home to listen to everything that transpired that day, with big grins and excited chatter.

Three weeks later, Mamma accompanied them for another BFC match and understood all the excitement and where it emanated from. It was an electrifying first experience for Mamma too. 

Ira is already gearing up for the next match with Papa! Post one of her football games during sports class at school, she also came home and spoke about the nutmeg move! That day, Papa and Mamma learnt something new :). 

So, to discovering new things and to new experiences with our little girl. 

BFC BFC BFC....forever!

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Hello November, Gratitude.

 I love November. Birthday month. Time to be grateful for Life and everything it brings with it.

The Saturday gone by was quite eventful and a roller coaster ride. A throat infection escalated to severe wheezing and I experienced breathlessness. A visit to the Aster ER, immediate intervention and some tests over the next few hours. Diagnosed with acute asthma and put on nebulization and meds for the next few days, I was discharged. Over the next few days, I also got tested for COVID and the flu panel as the doctors wanted to ensure there was no other infection lurking apart from the bronchial issues. Thankfully, all that was clear. 

I have been taking a break from work, cancelled all work travels and focusing on rest and recuperation. Taking things as slow as I can :) 

I came home to Ira that day and she gave me a beautiful card that she had made which showed me on the beach, enjoying the sun , once I am all better. My girls sure knows me well. And I wish I can manifest this soon.

The next few nights, there were sleepless hours and one such night, I also wrote a piece of poetry.

There is a lot to be grateful for

I am grateful to have access to excellent Medical care, to those doctors who patiently listened to me share how I was feeling and also sensed my fears. I am grateful to the wonderful and gentle nurse, Laveena who attended to me those few hours.

I am grateful for Prashant and Ira, who are just champs in moments of crisis. Been enjoying all the TLC. My bhai who cancelled all his plans in case he had to travel cross country to be with me (Ooru travel feels like that). My Baba and Ma, who were extremely worried but gave me the time to call them back when I could speak without getting breathless. My friends who were there to listen, who made me smile and who checked in on me frequently. My workspace human beings ( you know who you are) who ensured I could take a complete break and managed all backend drama.

Thank you Life.

You are beautiful , in every way. 

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