This post is a continuation of  the earlier posts (Being Grandparents ,Being Grandparents – 2, Being Grandparents – 3, Being Grandparents – 4, Being Grandparents – 5, Being Grandparents -6,Being Grandparents -7, Being Grandparents -8 , Being Grandparents  -9  ,  Being Grandparents -10, Being Grandparents -11 & Being Grandparents -12 )   as the previous  posts were becoming a tad bit busy.

 Wednesday 14 October 2009

Today both Sitara & Sachin came to their Grandparents home in Deep River along with their mom -to see the Renovation work of kitchen & downstairs bathroom – started today by the Contractor (Rob) & then electrical work by David.   There was demolistion work going on and Sitara was just watching but not saying much. It is better she saw the construction work -as she will be losing her old kitchen habitat and would have wondered what happened – if she was not shown this renovation.     She actually took this in her stride and spent time with her nana in the Recreation room watching Mickey Mouse skits – earlier recorded by her nana. The   Mickey mouse TV sketches are very popular with her – she is only 2 year & 2 months old and she understands the story line.

Sachin spent some time with his nana & smiled and then went to cry a bit. Her nani & nana gave him “rolling” in a make-do  swing (of his blanket) for a few minutes and he was quiet as a nice boy. After that he spent an hour or so in his nani’s hands . Of course he was fed and looked after by his mom also.  And Siatra was also fed by her mom – the chili (Vegetarian) that her nani had prepared.

Both the kids make life bright and lightens up any burden that may be bothering  their seniors.

By the way, Sitara is out of her regular diapers (since about last couple of days) and she is now getting used to go to potty when such need arises.   It will take some time before she is completely out of any so-called “accidents”.   She is now wearing “the pull-ups” . She  gets  a penny for each accomplishment for her piggy bank. She loves her piggy bank and is proud of it.

Saturday 17 October, 2009

This was the Diwali day (celebrated in India and alll over the world) and it was first Diwali Program that Sachin attended. The program was organised by the “Deep River-Pembroke” East Indian Community at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Pembroke   . It was third for Sitara (she being 2 years 2 months) . Both kids enjoyed the party specially Sitara as she could run around and play with other kids. Though it ws a bit difficult as most kids were doing their own things -all being excited seeing so many people and kids. Sachin, of course , spent most of his time in the seater but he was contented and seemed happy.

During the day Sitara was busy (in the morning) to go to her Gymnastic class at Mckenzie High School and the to a birthday party where she got opportunity to touch live snake & lizard etc (as the host family had brought a kid entertainer from Ottawa with the pet animals.)

Pravin Shah