Though I had a few thoughts brewing in my head, I kept
putting them off. A bit of lethargy and a bit of procrastination. So before August
draws to a close, let me put my post up.
August is guess what – yes holiday season! Summer holidays! Before
they start I panic. I keep wondering how to keep Chiyaa gainfully engaged for 6
weeks. This is the last year it is only Chiyaa, from next Chumki joins her for
her day care ends! (How time flies, that little one will be in school next year!!)
So to keep Chiyaa engaged, I enrolled her in a couple of dance sessions and a
week of sports. That took care of 7 days
:D There were many many more days.
K was on parental leave the first week of the hols. He did a
stellar job of keeping the kids engaged. They would go on walks, collect
rubbish from the neighbourhood, go and have lunches and be busy. And in the
lean time, when Chiyaa would pick a book, K would engage in some online
fighting J
For me I did not have the rush of getting Chiyaa dressed and all in the
morning, which meant I could have 15 additional minutes of sleep! So much so,
even my showers are longer and more relaxing. Also once back, I did not have to
scurry away in the car for the pickups. I could have a relaxing cup of coffee
and pick Pumpki once it was time. Wow! I think I am getting used to this :D
The roads are scant since many people book holidays thus
lessening the traffic. We have purchased many books so every room is littered
with a pile. There are toys all over the place – some setups have a strict
warning “DO NOT TOUCH” like this
since the kids intend to resume play any moment. At the
mid point of the hols, I can say, I am loving itJ
