I know it’s been a year of very little creative productivity on my part but in my defence, it’s been a year of too many happenings –
the birth of the youngest and the passing of the oldest in my father’s side of the family, renovation and remodels (the stress this activity puts on you is underrated!), critical health issues with the fathers that put us all in very trying times, tantrums that were hard on Shlok but harder on my guilt, etc etc.
In the end, it all turned out right and before I step into 2025, my heart says it’s most important that I thank the Universe and Gods for giving us a chance, for being kind to us, for everything.
A PAT ON MY BACK –
I sang. On the mic. To set an example for my son. The same song in two different styles on TWO different occasions.
I danced. Twice. First at a function. Next, on Shlok’s Field day. Pratik finally understood why I was never a part of any group dance.
I sat the Mutual Fund examination as a big favour to someone who nearly spent a year begging me to do so. PASS – First attempt
I visited my sister and her family in Bangalore. Finally a promise fulfilled!
I helped the Shikshangan children with some monsoon essentials in addition to the annual Diwali celebration.
I drove the car to the Hospital on the morning of the birth of my second son.
I permanently replaced the store-bought Nutella with a home-made son-approved version.
I bought a DIY embroidery kit and completed the project.
I read two books to the children in my son’s class as a part of their Christmas celebration. The joy on their faces lit me up brighter than a Christmas tree!
I didn’t watch a single Bollywood/ Hollywood movie or series.
IF I COULD GO BACK IN TIME, I WOULD –
Not lose my cool and yell at my mother. Because I know now what it takes to be one.
Handle Shlok’s tantrums in a better way, guilt-free way.
Work on my tone and volume so I don’t have to worry about “What if he goes deaf?!?”.
Think before I Act. It would put an end to PP’s favourite dialogue “Ab Mari hui Bhais Ki Pooch Paadne Se Kya Fayda!?”
Spend more time with PP without worrying and obsessing over the boys.
Wish my uncle on the occasion of his milestone birthday.
Make that phone call to a relative who lost her sister.
Make a pizza from scratch. With black olives.
Read a book that is not Shlok’s.
Stop the mindless scrolling at 2.30 am.
To-Do LIST FOR 2025 –
Travel more with PP and the kids.
To blog more and write in those 2025 Diaries that cost me a bomb.
Spend less time in the closet. Lesser time in my head.
To Calm down before I scream “CALM DOWN!” at the boys. Less hypocrisy.
Look before I leap. Less clumsy, less accidents.
Find a new hobby that is not Shlok’s.
Meet up with friends over a coffee. Minus the boys.
Volunteer to read more books for more children.
Adopt a BUY 2 GIVE 1 policy with clothes and toys.
Say that ‘Thank You’. NOW.
C.A.: Confused Aquarian 