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,  Being Grandparents -13, Grandparents -14, Grandparents -15,    Grandparents -16,  Grandparents -17, Grandparents -18,Grandparents -19, Grandparents -20, Grandparents -21, Grandparents -22, Grandparents -23, Grandparents -24,  Grandparents -25, Grandparents -26 & Grandparents -27 )  as the previous  posts were becoming a tad bit busy.  

Thursday 6 October 2011

This day both kids , Sitara & sachin, had dental checkup .Sachin had yet not developed 4 molars.

Also Sachin went for Speech Assessment at FEN.   It is assessed that he is doing well but a hearing assessment may be useful.

Sunjay joined Sitara  at school during lunch time as the class was having a safety talk by Town  Fire Dept and others.  

After lunch the both kids and parents travelled to Toronto to play with Maya (their cousin – 2 month old) and also to go to “Raas garba” dance  celebration in Toronto.    Sitara & Sachin travelled to Toronto with their parents in their Saab car.   They had great time together with Maya.    

Kids also participated (along with their parents) in the Indian “Raas-Garba” function for Navaratri in Toronto on Saturday 8 October 2011.

The kids returned back to Mackey on Monday 10 October 2011 – with their mom as their dad stayed behind for his office work.   Unfortunately on the last day ( Sunday night or early Monday morning) Sachin had fallen sick with Croup.   He was treated at Sick Children hospital- taken there at 4.00 a.m in the morning .   He had to have an IV also as his heart rate were found a tad bit higher (than normal) for a  2 year old kid.  

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About Croup

Croup is a condition that causes an inflammation of the upper airways ”” the voice box (larynx) and windpipe (trachea). It often leads to a barking cough or  hoarseness, especially when a child cries.

Most cases of croup are caused by viruses. Those involved are usually parainfluenza virus (which accounts for most cases). Croup is most common ”” and symptoms are most severe ”” in children 6 months to 3 years old, but can affect older kids, too.

Most cases of viral croup are mild and can be treated at home, though rarely it can be severe and even life-threatening. Some children are more prone to developing croup when they get a viral upper respiratory infection.

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Sachin seems to be okay. Nina will take him for checkup with Family doctor on Thursday 13 October 2011.   She took a day off on Wednesday (12 October ) to be with Sachin. Nana/nani  have not yet seen him since his return from Toronto   ( Nina is safeguarding nana/nani from any infection).   Of course nana/nani   will see him on Thursday 13 October 2011′

Sitara is with her nana/nani  since she came back from Toronto   – both nana/nani  enjoy getting her ready for her school etc.   She is so mature for her age . She is just a doll and very social and enjoys her nana/nani care.

Thursday 20 October 2011

The kids were again travelling to Toronto with their parents .   This was possible as Sachin had recovered from his previous sickness (during earlier visit to Toronto) .  They were to stay with Nina’s friend Priyanka and her husband Aman. Priyanka/Aman have two kids , the eldest a girl about Sitara’s age   and younger one is a boy about Sachin’s age. Priyanka/Aman had organised a Diwali Party for their  Deep River friends and spouses on Saturday 22 October 2011 . It was  called “Deep River Diwali Reunion”.   The kids had a lovely time and they had many kids of their age to play with.

(Unfortunately Sunir/Shannon & Maya could not participate as they had gone to Montreal – as Sunir had some business need).  

They arrived back to Mackey on Sunday 23 October 2011 at about 5.00 p.m – and Sitara then came to Deep River with her mom for her swimming class at 6.00p.m at  Mackenzie pool.

Monday 24 October 2011 and Tuesday 25 October 2011, the kids and parents had dinner at nana/nani  home in Deep River.  

Nina was off work as usual on Tuesday (25 October 2011).She had planned to go to Sitara’s KG class  KG in the afternoon while Sachin spent the afternoon at naan/nani place – getting his afternoon nap.  This was to discuss with young kids the Diwali & its significance but mainly work with them to make some Diwali craft. This is Canadian Diversity in culture at work. Nina found that  Sitara  interacts well with the other kids at school and enjoy being there.   Nina also told them a story, showed them some of Sitara`s outfits and had them make and decorate diyas. Everyone made such nice Diwali crafts in the class (all kids are about 4 years old).

Thursday 27 October 2011

This day the kids went to Pembroke with their parents. Nina has as usual Thursdays off from work and their dad took vacation day to be with them.   This day being New Year in Indian Calender, parents wanted to spend time with the kids . They went to visit the Hugli’s farm at teh outskirt OF Pembroke.   This si the farm where kids parents got married in August of 2004.

They had an awesome day at Hugli`s today. Sachin had a blast talking to all the animals and Sitara had a great time in the pumpkin patch! Did you know they have peacocks now?   It was cold day though sunny and clear . So they had  bundled up.   It was nice having the WHOLE farm to themselves  for the afternoon! Everyone got to pick out their own pumpkin and make Sunjay haul the wagon back to the car.. Sachin had a blast talking to all of the animals…they have peacocks now! They went berserk and spent  $100 in the Hugli’s farm fantastic gift shop  …truely the best gift shop in town!

After Hugli’s farm visit all went to Boston Pizza (in   Pembroke) for dinner – where their nana/nani joined the family.  – a real family affair to celebrate the New Year . The other family (Maya & her parents) could not join as they were far in Toronto – though all the family will meet on the weekend of 4/5 November 2011 as the local East Indian Community has organised a Diwali function on Saturday 5 November 2011 (at Lions Hall in Chalk River)   -when Maya and her parents wiil be coming from Toronto to participate and celebrate Diwali here in Deep River.  

Saturday 29 October 2011

Sitara showed was a bit under the weather in the morning  . So was Sachin  – so Sachinhad to skip his gym class. On Sunday  30 October, they were both taken to Emerg. in Deep River in the evening. Sitara has ear infection in both ears – in the canal and Sachin had congestion.   Next day  is Halloween day –  hopefully they will recover enough to enjoy the  fun of   ” Trick or Treating “.

Monday 31 October 2011

Both kids seem to have weathered their illness after taking the medicine on Sunday night . Sitara went tyo her KG clas and Sachin went to his Baby-Sitter (Jeannet). Though Sitara also goes to the Baby-Sitter from where she takes a   school bus to   & from the School , Both kids were picked up by their dad at 5.00 p.m  from the Baby-Sitter’s home and after that they came to nana/nani home – to get ready for Halloween “trick or treat” outing in Deep River. Their mom also came early from work to enjoy with them their Halloween.

They got ready – Sitara   as a princess (pink dress) and Sachin as Jack ( pirate with black outfit)  . But before they got dressed up for the Trick or Treat outing – they helped to decorate two (2) huge pumpkins that their dad had earlier (in the morning) brought    to nana/nani home. Each one decorated one pumpkin – both were diligent and enjoyed doing the decoration.   Both pupmkins were put outdoors in front .   These pumpkins were very much praised by many who had come in the evening for their ” Trick or Treat ”   fun at nana/nani home.   The kids were taken out by their parents- all went walking in the neighborhood -mostly on around the home. Later Sachin was dropped home ( after a sojourn of about 1 1/2 hours “Trick or Treating) for his supper as he was heeling hungry. Sitara continued and went far a field in the car with her parents . They came back home and had dinner and spent relaxed   quality time with thier nana/nani and also with parents.   They went Mackey much late in the evening.

 

Saturday 5 November 2011

This year’s Diwali was on Wednesday 26 October 2011 but was celebrated by the Renfrew County East India Community on Saturday 5 November 2011.

Both kids were excited to celebrate this year’s Diwali as their cousin (our newest grandaughter, Maya – the daughter of their ShannonMami & SunirMama) have had  come from Toronto    (with her parents) to celbrate her first Diwali & Hindu New Year .   Maya is turning to 3 months old on Monday 7 November 2011.

The other details of the Diwali program and the fun kids had at the program can be accessed from  the article ( titled “Diwali-2011”) on the website.

Maya left ( with her parents ) the Diwali party early for home so she can have her  sleep and rest.  

On Sunday (6 November 2011) morning Maya got up early. She was all pleasant and charming with broad smiles and with beautiful twinkle in the eyes.   She was coddled by her Ba & Bapuji while her parents had opportunity to take time to rest.     She was placed on blankets on the living room carpet and both Ba & Bapuji played with her- sometimes with infant toys. Maya then went to sleep for 45 minutes . That was very refreshing.    

Both Sitara & Sachin came over with their parents to play with Maya and also to spend time with her parents . Moreover this day (being Maya & her parents being here in Deep River) , it was an opportune time to celebrate Sunjay”™s   (Sitara & Sachin”™s dad – Maya”™s Fuva) upcoming   birthday – his birthday being on Saturday 12 November 2011- (when both Ba & Bapuji will be in Toronto -to attend an Engineering conference ”” of course also Maya & her parents would   also have returned back to Toronto after a short visit to Deep River to celebrate Diwali with the family and the East Indian Community.)

Before lunch . a ceremonial cake ( baked by Maya”™s Ba – Sitara/Sachin”™s nani), with candles (Sitara helped to place the candles on the Cake) was carried from kitchen by Sitara & her nani with birthday song  -to living room where Sunjay was sitting with the family -all having small talk about many things.   Everyone joined in the birthday celebration with song and chatter, It was also recognised that it was also Maya”™s 3-month birthday   (on 7 November 2011) and  also of Maya”™s Ba”™s   birthday (on 15 November 2011) .

The cake was taken to the Dining Room table  – candles were blown off ( with a wish)   by Sunjay and cake was then cut by Sunjay helped by both Sitara and Sachin.      

The cake was eaten at that time by Sitara & Sachin – the adults felt to leave eating cake after the lunch.   This was done once the lunch was over. All had great time during lunch . Both Sitara & Sachin also enjoyed the lunch – even though   having eaten the cake before.       Maya was a well behaved baby during lunch   and kept all enthralled by her cooing and smiles.

After lunch, there were gifts for all from the grandparents (for Sunjay”™s birthday , for Diwali to all , for celebrating motherhood to Shannon &   for being Faiba ( Maya”™s  paternal auntie) to Nina .

Sachin left early to go to Mackey with his dad   as he needed   to have his afternoon nap.   Though he did not want to go but it was necessary for his rest.

Sitara had more time to spend with Maya – first she was alone without   Sachin being here and second that her   swimming Class at Mackenzie Pool   was cancelled for some reason.   Sitara usually goes for her swimming class on Sundays   at 6.00 p.m     Sitara spent this time to play with all but more with Maya. She laid besides   Maya on the living room carpet caressing   and coddling Maya her .  She also played with Maya with the infant toys .   At one time when Sitara was alone in the living room -laid along Maya- Sitara entertained Maya with nursery songs (the songs that she knew). That was very touching – love oozing out from a 4 year old girl for her infant cousin.

Sitara and he mom left about 7.00 p.m for home to Mackey . Sitara was heavy hearted – she did   not want to go but being   a 4 year mature girl she did go though a bit reluctantly.

Firday 11 November 2011

Both nana/nani went to Toronto as nana was attending an Engineering conference (Chapter Leaders) and an Award Gala for some selected prominent Professional Engineers . Nani  however   (after attending a Chapter’s 50th Anniversary dinner on Friday at Toronto Airport Marriott hotel) went to kids Mama/Mami home to stay with their ShannonMami   -as she was alone with Maya – their SunirMama havoing gone to California on business.  

Both nana/nani returned back from Toronto  on Monday 14 November 2011   and on the way to Deep River-   stopped over at Mackey in  the evening (about 6.00 p.m) – by that time   kids were home (Sitara from her KG school and Sachin from his Baby-sitter) – both picked by their dad from the baby-Sitter’s home in Deep River.

The kids were having dinner when nana/nani arrived. After dinner both kids played with their nana/nani -with toys and also reading of books.   Nana/nani left about 7.30 pm as that was getting nearer to kids’ sleeping time.

Well on Tuesday  15 November 2011 – kids came to nana/nani home – Sachin with his mom as she was not working that day and Sachin did not go to the baby-sitter’s home . Sachin usually do not go to baby-sitter’s home on the days when his mom is not on work duty . Sitara came to her nana/nani home after her KG school – being picked up by her dad from the baby-sitter’s home.   This day was their nani’s birthday and kids celebrtaed the ocaasion joining the adults in the family  .   A sumptuous dinner was had – kazoos were trumpeted by the kids , candles on the cake were blownoff and the chocolate cake was cut and enjoyed by all.   Kids participated as usual with gusto.     Both Sitara and sachin has also prepared a birth day greeting card for their nani.   Sitara (now only 2 months in her 4 year- old KG class) have started writing -and she spelled out and wrote on the card her and her brother’s name as signatories . Sachin prepared   a star-studded flower as decoration -all helped by his mom.

After the aprty , Kids had quiet time to play with their nana & nani . They then went home to Mackey with their parents.

Thursday 17 November 2011

Sachin had come with his  mom to nana/nani home at about lunch time. He was relaxed, very  friendly and played a bit with his nana/nani before lunch . After lunch, he was tired and went for his usual afternoon nap.   While he was napping   ( and being looked after by his nani) , his mom and nana went to the Pine Beach in Deep River  to collect a couple of bucketful of sand from the beach for their sandbox in Mackey  home ( sandbox to be placed in the Sun Room for winter playing).  

This day it was a Teacher/Parent meeting day at Sitara’s school (Mackenzie Community School, Deep River) – so her parents went to school at 4.00 pm to meet with her teacher  Mrs. Cox.   Hence , her nana went to pick   Sitara up at her baby-sitter’s home.     Sitara has good report.  

After dinner, there was play and fun. Their dad went to his Jiu-Jitsu class.    Jiu=Jitsu   is a martial art, combat sport, and a   self -defense  system that focuses on grappling  and especially ground fighting.  

Kids went home to Mackey at   about 8.30 pm with their mom.     It is always fun to play with both the kids . They are very constructive and they show love for both their nana & their nani   and want to play with them.   They   really like  playing slide (sliding on nana’s body   – nana sitting on the sofa and stretching his legs out) . Both take turn – climbing the side black sofa using their purple chair as climbing step (one of the two  small kid’s chairs that nana/nani have for the kids to play in Deep River) – and then jumping on nana’s belly and from there sliding down to the carpetted floor  .

Saturday 19 November 2011

Both Sitara   & Sachin had gone in the morning   for their gym classses at DunDonald Hall (in Petawawa) with their parents  .   After gym and lunch at Petawawa, Sachin went to Mackey with his dad (for his afternoon nap)   and Sitara went with hor mom to a birthday party (Sitara’s friend Savannah) in Deep River.   As told by her mom, at the party Sitara did ice skating without any need for stability support .  

After the party, Sitara & her mom came to nana/nani home and they were joined by Sachin & his dad (they came from Mackey –    Sachin was in the car as he was not brought into the house   )  – all were going to Pembroke to enjoy a play called Alladin.  The play was at the Festive Hall in Pembroke.  They left for Pembroke at about 4.30 pm – Sitara giving hug to her nani & nana.

Tuesday 22 November 2011

This day Sachin went for music class in Petawawa. This was his last class for the season.  There were only two(2) kids for this class.  His mom took him there and after the music class they came to nana/nani home in Deep River, where they joined in lunch and in the evening Sitara   came from her school -having picked up by her dad at her baby-sitter’s home (after the school bus drop off) . All had dinner together and kids  had time to play with nana & nani after dinner.   They left for Mackey at about 7.30 p.m – their nanahad gone to play bridge( card game) at 7.00 p.m.

Thursday   24 November 2011

Sachin to go to Ottawa with his mom for 1) teeth examination & 2) for hearing tests.

This is what his mom said on her Facebook

” At the Ped. Dentist`s then off to CHEO…Ottawa, why do u have snow and closed exits? At least I have a wonderfully happy little man with me today!!”

On second posting the following quote by his mom on her Facebook

” Somehow my little Sachin knows who Santa is…(not from me) and very sweetly asked for what he wanted while smiling and sitting on Santa`s lap today. Sachin is soooo kind…he also asked for things for his sister, mommy and daddy! I love you little man…keep your sweet loving heart!”    .