Ira and Papa's First Bike Ride, the Pramadh way

 

              All set for the ride, 9th September 2023

Dearest Ira

Happy Daughter's Day 2023. 

Today, I take this moment to blog about a recent first experience that you and Papa had. A milestone for sure. 

Making memories, on the road

Papa decided to take you on a bike ride to Hosadurga to meet your aunt, Ramya and cousins, Pranati and Pranav. 

This was a sudden impulsive decision on a Friday evening, but given how your Papa rides, the planning was meticulous to every detail. 

You both rode 420 kms over two days with a night stay over at your aunts place. For your first ride, this was surely fabulous. 

The ground rules of riding with Papa

1.  Always listen to rider

2. Even though am incharge of your and my safety, you have to take care of your safety.  Feet always on footpegs, no dangling. Vehicles zip past us closely. Small percentage of riders can come close to bike. If feet dangling, you are outside width of bike. Your feet can be injured. 

3. Phone numbers of important people. Where do you stay. This was a small chit that was put in your jeans pocket for easy access.

4. In case of accident, first people to call. This was also included as emergency contact on the chit.

5. When you fall, roll off the road. Injury will be lesser

6. Talk to me? Tap me on the left shoulder. I will slow down and stop. On the road, when in high speed, can't hear each other too well. Talk loudly. Pee, water, stretch, wash face, rest.

7. You cannot sleep on the bike. Be safe. Talk, sing to self. Think a lot, tell stories. Constantly look at what is around and be aware. Engage with self.

8. Public bathroom safety rules were added by Mamma. 

While Mamma was excited for you both, she surely was a bit anxious too. The quick calls intermittently not only helped her vicariously enjoy the ride but also gave her the moment to calm down.

You had a lovely time with Pranati and also visited the famous cafe at Hosadurga and had a lot of junk favourites for dinner.

What Ira learnt from the ride. You recorded audio messages for this and am putting it out here.

1. She cannot sleep while they are on the road and anytime she is sleepy, Because if she slept and fell on him and he lost balance, they could crash

2. If Papa tapped her left leg, he was asking her or telling her something 

3. When she had to tell him something, she had to tap him on the left shoulder or arm and if she wanted him to pullover, say pullover 

4. If he tapped her three times, meant there was a hump coming up and she had to hold on tightly 

5. A thumbs-up sign from either meant all good

              Yaay! Our first Bike ride done. 10th September 2023. 

What she liked about the ride was that she could look around, keep her self occupied and just enjoy. She said a car window provided a limited view but on a bike, she could see all around. Ofcourse the snacks at the pitstops were added benefits :) 

As parents, this was a big moment for us. Ensuring a journey of exploration and self discovery through this bike road trip for you.

To more bike road trips and to more new discoveries.

Love, hugs and kisses

Mamma and Papa

Little things, big Joys 😍

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May the world be yours this day and everyday!

              Chocolate truffle and happiness! 

I bounce to the beat of my own drum

I’m a wow in a world full of ho-hum

I’m a wild young lady

But you know ‘sum?

I’d rather be at home with my own drum

Dearest Ira, 

This song from a movie we saw together recently quite sums up what you are. You have your own way to interpret the world, the conversations and play. 

You converse with adults as equals and know how free speech is a matter of responsibility and identity. You told me the other day that we all have different perspectives and all of them are fine. A simple thought while we were talking about friendships but then so difficult for adults to apply. 

You bring out the child in us and you help us be better parents. You are kind and empathetic, arty and wild, conversationalist and full of expressions. Every stone, twig and random things that you collect have a story of their own.

You want to be an artist, you love nature, food and travel with equal aplomb. You believe magic is cool and imaginations are boundaryless. You are messy, creative and particular about some small details at the same time. 

               Discovering the world with Papa

May you continue to nurture this part of yours, 

Your sense of Independence and autonomy

Your need to express and have your space

Your desire to just be what you want to be. 

Like you said, you want a tee that says, "Be what you want to be, do what you want to do and love who you want to love! "

Smiles, for every moment

May the world be yours this day and everyday! 

Happy Daughter's Day! 

Love, hugs and kisses always, 

Mamma or Mummum, like you sometimes choose to call me <3 

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Paint your own picture, the Ira way

 

The Pramadh household saw Elona Holmes for the family movie night this week. Confession: All three of us are movie buffs. And yes, we have all kinds of such things and days. More about that in another post! 

Ira and Mamma love all the random commemorative days in the year. This day and that day. We also do random things on chocolate day and coffee day and book reading day :) Papa while may have different thoughts, indulges our whims and fancies! 

Today, like you may know is Daughter's Day. While I called my parents and reminded them and had a long chat about how these days are commercial and yet a sweet thing to do. Of course, Ma and Baba wished me and Joy enquired when is Son's Day. For the uninitiated, it is celebrated either on 28th September or 4th March. Thank me later. 

Ira was excited and wanted to know if she is getting a card or we are doing something. She was busy doing her business but was constantly on the lookout, literally. 

I had  a small portion of a sticker sheet and so decided to draw and write one of our favorite quotes from Elona Holmes. We coloured it together later and she stuck it on a door. Do not remember the last time when we bought  a card. We have always made them and with homeschooling and all the exploration we do, we have found more innovative ways to share sweet messages. It was also a day when some of her favorite food was made and we also got her a kit kat fudge ice cream jar and her happiness knew no bounds. Ice cream is literally like  a treat for her :) 

Like I always say, our little human beings need little things to be happy. So, from one daughter to another, "Paint your own picture!"  

And yeah, Happy Daughter's Day! 

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