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,Grandparents -28, Grandparents -29 & Grandparents -30) as the previous posts were becoming a tad bit busy.
Mid-May 2012
These kids are fortunate that their parents are quite focussed on the kids’ progress. Over the year, they (both kids – at each one’s level) have had swimming classes, skiing classes, gym and also music classes. The parents take them from Deep River to Petawawa.
Further, they are on travel whenever the parents can take them to new places. They have visited many museums, playgrounds , zoos , marine parks – from Sudbury to Ottawa to Toronto to Niagara falls to USA etc. They also have gone overseas to beach resorts from Mexico and Cuba.
Just recently they had been to Sudbury (Thursday 5 April to 8 April 2012) and have gone to a resort in Mexico (3 May 2012 to 11May 2012) and after that they returned back (on Monday 21 May 2012) from USA visiting Sunjay’s cousin.
Their nana/nani are very much enriched by the kids’ activities and specially their visits to nana/nani home whenever an opportunity comes . Some sleep over and some times looking after them whenever their parents get tied up elsewhere.
Their nana/nani enjoy their shopping these days as when shopping they have kids in their minds and buy for kids (even token gifts – something small) whenever they buy food, clothes and miscellaneous – whatever catch their eyes. They enjoy playfulness , love and smiles by kids.
Saturday 9 June 2012 , the kids went with their parents to a Petting Zoo in Petawawa and had a great time there – all out doors and with animals. Then on Sunday, Their parents took them to the “Touch the Truck” show in Ottawa . This was exciting and the kids (specially Sachin) enjoyed riding various trucks. They spent Tuesday 12 June 2012 at their nana/nani home (Sitara was picked up by her nana after school from her baby-sitter’s home) . Note: Sitara goes by bus to her baby-sitter’s home after her junior KG school (at Mckenzie Community School ) .
This day Sachin got a hair-cut by her mom (at his nana/nani home). He is even more handsome with the hair-cut.
Sunday 10 June 2012 to Friday 29 June 2012
Both kids do visit their nana/nani home in Deep River – mostly on Tuesdays and Thursdays (when their mom is not at work). What they have been noticing is that their nana/nani home has a new roof , a patio deck in the front of the house (full width of front ) and also a gazebo at the backyard -so outdoor picnic can be had without the sun on the head.
A barbeque was arranged on Tuesday 26 June – as the backyard is now ready for such fun. A fun kiddie swimming pool was also inflated in the yard so the kids can frolic around .
Sitara’s first year of junior KG was ended on Thursday 28 June and now she has no school during the summer months – so she will be spending time at her baby-sitter (Jeannett) home in Deep River – once again with Sachin -as he goes thee regularly. This day (Thursday 28 June)-in the afternoon- Sachin went to Ottawa with his dad to consult a dentist specialist for Sachin’s teeth growth.
Sunday 2012 July 01 to Sunday 15 July
This was a momentous time for the kids.
1) They have got a huge trampoline installed by their dad in the front yard close to their “swing and slide set “.
” A trampoline is a device consisting of a piece of taut, strong fabric stretched over a steel frame using many coiled springs. People bounce on trampolines for recreational and competitive purposes.”
The kids enjoy the bouncing on the trampoline along with their parents (mostly mom) and occassionally with their nani when she visits them
2) The outdoor ground area at the back is in turmoil as renovation work around the ” in-ground pool” is being carried out. The new pavement blocks and pathway was installed and many trees were removed. The support system below the Hot Tub is now rebuilt with a crib filled with gravel etc. The deck is also resupported at the Gazibo end by putting in a sauna tube concrete support.
3) The kids spent two nights in Deep River with nana/nani on Saturday/Sunday 14/15 July – a sleep over as their parents were going to Ottawa to attend a wedding of one of their dad’s colleagues.
Sitara along with Sachin played outdoors on Saturday with their nana being with them. However , an enthusiatic run was being made by both of them to water the plants ( using available pitchers ) – even warned by nana not to run. Sitara suddenly took a full pitcher of water and ran to the front to water the plants in the pots. Unfortunately she toppled/tripped over on the concrete path in the front and bruised herself at 3 different places but fortunately it was minor bruises and her nani applied first-aid – and bandages .
She was herself in no time.
Thursday 19 July 2012
Sachion was treated by his family ( dad, mom & Sitara) to a fishing experience close to home in Mackey. This was his becoming 3 and maturing as ayoung boy.
Friday 20 July 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY our handsome grandson – being 3 now can be very exhilarating. Sachin birthday was celebrated by family at Mackey – only his family and nana/nani . His SunirMama phoned from USA (he was trevelling on business there). Lots of fun had all the members of the family. Sachin got lots of presents – a “Thomas Engine” backpack and a Thomas train toy from nana/nani and many other Thomas themed toys from his family. Sitara was just enjoying the ocassion .
Sachin’s nana is not feeling well since last week . He has fullness in his ear and the right ear a bit soar (flaming) and thus he has a bit of unsteadiness in his feet. He is under medication.
Saturday 21 July 2012
Some 6 families with young kids (of Sachin’s age) came to celebrate Sachin’s birthday at Mackey. It was a ” pool party” .
Note: The pool was having a hiccup a day before as the pump for cleaning/circulating water kept out . Sachin is fortunate that his dad is a handyman and he managed to repair the pump after getting to Pembroke & back (2 1/2 hours on the road) to pick-up parts .
The party was a success with a cake (for his birthday) in the form of a “Thomas train” – baked by his mom.
Nana/nani then came home after the party as nana had to rest .
Saturday 4 August 2012
A party for Sitara at Mackey – she is growing fast. She will be 5 year old tomorrow ( 5 August ). A beautiful August day. Bright and sunny. Nana/nani went to Mackey early to help set up for the party. Nana is still in ear pain (right ear) and on anti-biotic) but that did not faze him. Helped to blow up baloons and then went out to hang these as markers (for the guests) on the road to the house. Nani helped to look after Sachin & Sitara before the guests arrive.
Her mom had lost her voice ( a day before) but she was go-go -go. She had baked a beautiful pink cake ( the princess – some 10 inches tall) .
The swimming pool was all ready – her dad was out in the yard to make sure that it is functioning well.
Sitara played with her friends and then all went for swimming – kids and their parents . Sachin & Sitara were accompanied by their dad in the pool
Lots of gifts — all pertaining to 5 year old girl. The day ended with afternoon swim by Nina & kids. Both Sitara & Sachin did jumping (multiple times) into the pool without any fear . They had a great swim in the afternoon also after the guests left.
Nana/nani also left early as they were to go to a birthday party (for Anjani – becoming 60).
Later in the night kids and parents also came to Deep River – to watch the fireworks (all part of Summerfest in Deep River) . Nani joined them at the campus to watch the fireworks. Nana stayed home to relax.
Sunday 5 August 2012
To-day is Sitara’s birthday . She along with Sachin came to Deep River (with their parents) and spent time at the campus to enjoy Summerfest activities. All went to Keys Complex(old school building but now AECL offices) in the evening to join to watch Planeterium (sky full of stars) put on by Science North & sponsored by CNS.
After dinner , family gifts to Sitara were opened by her . Nana’s card had a poem written by nana for her .
After some play , the kids were put to bed in Deep River while their parents went back to campus to participate/watch in Musical on stage. The kids were then picked up by their parents after mid-night and then to Mackey. Monday being a public holiday and their mom not working ( each alternate week-end she does not work) – so the kids did not sleep over in Deep River.
Saturday 11 August 2012
This day Sitara and Sachin were with their mom & nani to visit AECL plantsite in Chlak River. It was an open house where more than 2000 people paid avisit. Both kids had lpts of fun. Their dad was called in early in the morning to go to some emergency work at Chalk River site and thus could not be with the kids. Their nana joined them a bit later as he had to go to a function in Deep River at 10.00 am – to give prize to a physics 2012 graduate of DRSA .
Then the kids spent a night sllep over at nana/nani home as their parents had a party at Mackey for adults only.
On Sunday 12 August, their dad came over at lunch time and joined the family for lunch. Their mom had stopped over earlier in the morning before going to work. After lunch, all went to Ushaben’s home for meeting their grandkids (Priyanka’s daughter and son) . Both the kids had great time . Their mom had joined them after 5.00 -that is after work. After comimg to theri nana/nanai home – they then were gone to Mackey with their parents (after some meal).
On Monday 13 August, the kids were dropped off to their baby-sitter (Jennette) by their mom ( Note: Sitara is having summer break from her junior KG class) . However, their nana/nani had to collect them at 5.00 pm as their dad got called in to work a bit late at work. He collected them after dinner.
Note:
1) Since about 10 days or so, Sitara has figured out how to power up my computer & let it boot properly. She knows how to navigate and go to my ‘favourites’ and pick up her program (from the whole list of my favourite sites) to enjoy on the computer. She also knows how to shut the computer but normally she keeps it open.
2) On Tuesday 14 August 2012 , Sachin had noticed the way to lock from inside – the downstairs bathroom at Deep River (nana/nani) home and went to his “potty” for the big one there , locked the door from inside and managed to do his “big one” on his own. Nana discovered that (after nani opened the door using a knife) advised him not to lock the door as it is not safe. He is 3 year old and getting mature .
3) On Thursday 16 August 2012, he has graduated out of the diapers ( at least at few trial times) and gone over to wearing ” pull – ups” . He is so proud of that.
Tuesday 21 August 2012
The kids came to Deep River at about 11.00am with their mom and wanted to set-up a “Lemondade stand” outside at the raod. Nani became busy to collect the change in money (busting all piggy banks – kids) to help the paymnet transaction – if any change is required by upon purchase of lemonade and/or cookie by their customers .
Their mom helped to set-up the “Lemondade Stand” with a table and two chiars for the kids. Cash Box ( in the form of bowls) were set-up.
Their nana bought the lemondade and neighbors came along to support the business venture. Their dad also came from the office to give boost morale .
The kids and especially their mom had a great time – nana/nani helping where needed and savouring a very joyful moment. Nana contributed by getting “subway” sandwiches (from Deep River Subway) for the adults and chicken nuggets and french fries (from Burger King) for the kids.
Final tally made by their mum showed a profit of $5.00 per each kid. All money went back into the piggy bank for each kid.
Tuesday 28 August 2012
Nana/nani spent the day with kids at Mackey (after their return from Toronto – where they had gone earlier to attend the wedding of Maya’s aunt -her mother’s sister) . The kids were at Driftwood park before lunch -where nana/nani joined them. They were taken there by their mom -so thay can enjoy their tri-cycles on tarmac road there around the Driftwood gate. It is safe and good locale.
After lunch – the kids, their nani and mom went into pool – all having fun and frolicking. Nana did not go in the pool as he is still not recovered from his ear imbalance . After the pool, there was dinner – and oh yes, a celebration for their parents 8th Anniversary. It was very joyful – with two cakes – one by the kids (from Valumart in Deep River) and the second one baked by their nani.
Sitara gave her mom/parents gift on behalf of both kids. The kids also got present from their nana/nani, Sitara – a nice silky dress and Sachin – two t-shirts – one short sleeve and another long sleeve.
From Sunday 9 September 2012 to Sunday 14 October 2012
Most of the kids activities are described in my Post on my website titled:
” A Visitor comes to Town – My brother (Kanti) visited Canada .”
Please do refer to that. They were excited to make acquaintance with my brother (Kanti) from a far land . He was their “Mota Nana” – a granduncle. They played with him and were always looking forward to be with him.
Tuesday 6 November 2012
This day Sitara sprained her left foot ankle -while playing at the playground at Mckenzie Community School in Deep River. She goes there for her KG class.
The sprained ankle was bandaged when her mom brought her home. She was otherwise okay. The sprain was minor but on Wednesday she skipped the school and stayed with her nana/nani in Deep River. Also she skipped the class on Thursday and stayed with her mom& Scahin at Mackey.
She recovered and went back to school on Friday 9 November 2012. On Fridat Sachin spent the day at his nana/nani home as the kids mom had gone to North Bay for having to put “snow tyres” on her Psssat Car (this Friday Nina had a free day from work) . Alos the kids dad had gone to Ottawa on business. Sitara was brought to nana/nani home by her dad (after he returned from Ottawa) in the evening . All had a great time – playing and general fun. After dinner, the kids went back to Mackey with their dad.
Sunday 11 November 2012
Having participated in the Deep River Unity In Diversity dinner on Saturday (10 November 2012) at the Lions Club in Chalk River – the kids next day went to Ottawa with their parents – to celebrate their dad’s birthday.
To celebrate the day , they were entertained and taken to see the “Pantomime”
Here is what their mom wrote on her Facebook entry :
Puss in Boots – Pantomime – A family holiday tradition in Britain, the audience is encouraged to cheer for the good guy, boo at the bad guy and even sing along. Adults will love the double entendre, cross dressing actors and local humour. Children will adore the slapstick chases, larger than life animals and general buffoonery. Children, parents and grandparents will laugh until their sides hurt!
Tuesday 20 November 2012
This day both nana/nani returned back from Toronto – having gone there on Friday 16 November 2012 to attend a conference by nana – ( PEO Chapters Leaders Conference and OSPE Award Gala – staying at Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel on Friday & Saturday and then on Sunday/Monday with Maya and her parents (Sunir/Shannon) .
They returned early by 3.00 p.m as Sachin was to come to nana/nani home – his mom dropped him at about 3.30 pm -and then went to pick up Sitara from school and then take her for the swimming .
Nana was in his computer room when Sachin came over. He was welcomed by his nani . After that Sachin came over surreptitiously downstairs to the computer room and very politely told his nana that he wants to play with his nana. So his nana goes upstairs with Sachin – there thay play together with play cars and trucks for about half an hour or so.
Sachin tells his nana that his (nana’s) tea is ready – his nani had asked him to tell nana about the tea ( by the way at that time his nani was outdoors – sweeping the footpath in front of the house – there were so many squashed cherry blossoms from the tree on the front yard) . So both nana & sachin go in the kitchen and sit atb the table for tea & cookies. Of course Sachin did not have tea but his chocolate milk ( he knew about that- which he had brought with himself from McDonald’s – after his music class in Petawawa and had put the chocolate milk bottle in the Refrigerator) .
After the tea (or milk) & cookies – both retired to Sachin’s room – where they played for a while with soft brown football and as nana was tired from long travel from Toronto – he lies down on the bed with Sachin tucked along with him . Now the fun starts – nana asked Sachin whether he wants to have any books read. So he collects two (2) Thomas character books – which are his favourite . Now nana askes him – would he likes to read those to nana – oh please read to me – says his nana as he was feeling tired from long drive and appreciate the books read to him.
So Sachin – forever a considerate grandson – first get the blankets cover properly over – one for each one and then asks nana to pull the dark curtain down so there is no outside light streaming in the room . Then we have the side light on – Sachin does read the books for nana – of course he really cannot read at his age but he reads by making out story of Thomas looking at all the pictures in each book . And when he completes the first book (in his own way – making out a nice story) he ends the” book reading ” with an expression “The End” . He does that for both books as he ends each book. After the story nana turns over and shuts the side light out and tries to go to sleep . Sachin also goes to sleep . So nana had the best sleep -snooze of the day , week , month , year etc.
What a grandson! – so polite and considerate.
After that his dad came over (when his workday was over ) and then his mom & Sitara came from swimming . When nana woke up – Sitara was in the bathtub having her bath after swimming . Sachin was waken up a bit later by his dad for dinner. However, plan changed a bit – Sachin went with his dad to Valumart for Grocery Shopping . Others started the dinner and then when Sachin came back from Valumart – his dad & him joined in at the dinner table.
Sitara finished her dinner and so did her nana. Then her nana read her one book (Pinky & Rex) propr to him goinmg way for playing Duplicate bridge ( card game) at the Luthren Church on Avon Street.
Saturday 24 November 2012
This day was a packed day for the kids. After the gym in the morning at Petawawa, they went to Pembroke to watch the play ” The Little Mermaid” at the Festival Hall (401 Isabella St., Pembroke) at 2.00 p.m in the afternoon with theri parents. Their nana/nani also joined them to the play. It was very entertaining play by volunteers (mostly kids) from pembroke. After the play, they went with their parents to Tim Horton (on Pembroke St where also the East Side Mario restaurant is locate) for refreshment and their nana/nani went to Home Depot to buy an outdoor carpet ( 3 ft * 4 ft) -the carpet for the patio in the front of the house in Deep River. Their nana/nani joined them at Tim Horton and at 5.45 went out to the Pembroke St to watch the Santa parade – which was well done with many lighted floats – some like Thomas engine and boats . So kids were again busy watching the parade – thoug h it was cold and breezee . Thanks to their parents that they had brought correct winter clothing for the kids. Their nana/nani got cold and watched the parade for a short time and then retired to the car for warmth. This is waht their mom wrote on her Facebook ” Froze out bums off at the Carribean Santa Claus parade in Pembroke.”
After the parade was over-a bout 6.30 pm – all went (trooped in) to East Side Mario for dinner. Both kids had a great time having dinner and after dinner they went home (to deep River) with their mom & nani ( in their nana’s car) and there they went to sleep . Their dad & nana went in their parents car to Petawawa to pick up a painting commissioned ( by their parents ) from an artist living in Petawawa . The commissioned painting is called ” Calming Sunset On The Water ” painted by Nina’s friend and an artist Ms Denise Lenoir.
While the kids were having their sleep at nana/nani home, their parents went for a dance party at Deep River Legion hall . This is what their mom wrote on her Facebook ” And had a fun night out dancing with friends in DR…all in all a fun but full day! ” .
After the fun night and dancing, theeri parents came over to nana/nani home after mid-night and picked up the kids (still sleeping) and drove them to Mackey.
Next day on Sunday ,the following was entered into their mom’s Facebook .
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