Sunday 02 April 2017
On Saturday 01 April 2017 – both Sitara and Sachin slept over at nana/nani home as their parents went to Ottawa to attend a party at Dhanuka’s place . It so happened that the parents did b not spend night in Ottawa but returned to Deep River late at night – just after mid-might – and also stayed at nana/nani home.
So next day on Sunday – the Mistry family was at nana/nani home and they and nani had earlier planned to celebrate nana’s birthday to-day ( instead of next week – nana’s birthday falls on 8th April) -as the family and nana/nani will be in Ottawa next visit to watch an ice hockey match.
Saturday 08 April 2017
Trip to Ottawa – all packed in nana’s maroon 2001 Dodge Caravan – 6 of us – Sitara, Sachin, Nina , Sunjay , nani and nana – driven by Sunjay . To watch Last regular season Ottawa Senators Ice Hockey game against New York Rangers . Senators winning 3 to 1.
Nina Posted on her Facebook Wall on 08 April 2017
Nina Shah tagged you in a post.
Nina wrote: “Happiest of birthdays to my amazingly caring and wonderful father! We stole your car and kidnapped you to take you to the last regular season Ottawa Senators game ….woo hoo!!! Thank goodness moms favourite Alfredson is no longer playing….she may actually talk to you during the game. lol”
This is what nana posted on his Facebook Wall on 09 April 2017 – thanking for good wishes.
” I would like to thanks all my family members and dear friends who are warm in hearts and really precious – for wishing me good wishes for my 77th birthday . I had wonderful time – spent in the company of my great grandkids and Nina & Sunjay at the CanadianTire Center, Ottawa watching Ice Hockey match berween Senators and New York Rangers( Senators won 3 to 1) . After that had good Thai dinner at The Silver Spoon Restuarant and then watched 3D movie -The Smurffs – Finding new Village and returned home at mid-night. A good day for a Senior !! Love to you all.”
Monday 10 April 2017
This day kids and their parents came over to nana/nani home (after school) – to rest and have their dinner (brought from outside – Valumart – Potato wedges and chicken plus some salad) . Mondays nana/nani go to Petawawa to play cards (Bridge) and thus nani’s dinner usually is not available except few things.
However, this Monday was a milestone in other ways. Both nana/nani were shown a book written by Sitara – title ” The return of Jebb ” – all typed on computer by Sitara (of course helped by her mom) and included were also some pictures ( paintings by Sitara) to describe an event or to show a map. The story is about two seals (cubs) -whose parents were abducted by Jebb and the seals (cubs) went on a mission to find their parents .
Tuesday 11 April 2017
This day was a ” sort of ” milestone – for Sitara who walked from school (after the end of school) to come to nana/nani home . The girl is growing up . No need for a pick up from the school – if kids were to come to nana/nani home in Deep River.
Friday 14 April 2017
It is Easter Friday day but for nana/nani – it was different highlight which greeted the morning. This was a charcoal drawing (of a jelly fish) done by Sitara – so exquisite and pleasing to the eye. Her mom had posted that on her Facebook Wall (of this day) – and it got praise from so many of Mistry friends.
Also on this day the Mister family went to Sudbury (to spend the Easter weekend) – for North Science museum and watch a movie or so.
Wednesday 19 April 2017
Sachin was picked up from school by his nani (at 3.40 pm) – and then he came over to the DR Library Program room with his nani – where nana/nani were playing bridge. Sachin likes to watch nana playing bridge – he is sharp and understands the rudiments of counting points and also the cards.
Sitara had gone to her art class after school by walking – she likes to go by herself nowadays – by walking . She then got picked up by her dad at 5.00 pm and all came nana/nani home for dinner . This day kids’ mom was working in Pembroke and she also joined in the dinner after her work ( about 5.30 pm).
Kids were watching TV together on the sofa in the Living room (nana/nani home) – the bonhomie between the sister and brother was very heartwarming.
Thursday 20 April 2017
This day there was a music (singing) program at the Mackenzie Community School. Sachin’s class (Gr.2) was also presenting a song . So nana/nani along with Sachin’s parents and his sister Sitara went to school after dinner a tnana/nani home . The program started just after 6:15 pm . The Childs Auditorium was filled up – children and their parents/Grandparents . Sachin’s class song was more lovelier than others with some gestures/performance. Sachin was with a smile, doing all his gestures and singing well. Nana had a great time watching and hearing him sing.
After the sing song program – all were at the school – going round to look at and admire art pieces (paintings and models) prepared by students -all displayed on the wall and the on tables. Sitara (amongst other students) had a few art pieces and a couple of models and Sachin also had a couple of paintings.
Friday 21 April 2017
This day the kids came home to nana/nani home after school. This is because their parents had gone to Pembroke in the afternoon for seeing their accountant for tax preparation.
It was different this time – the kids did not want to be picked up from school by nana/nani in the car but they wanted to come by themselves walking from Mackenzie School to nana/nani home. And they did.
They are growing up – sister and brother team . Independent and with confidence. So from now on they will walk after school to their destinations in Deep River – if they are not going home in the School bus or are not picked up by their mom from the school . Nana/nani would get a bit of relaxed time.
Saturday 22 April 2017
This day Priya became 4 months old.
Her mom sent by e-mail (dated to-day) Priya’s 4 month photo with the white bear (stuffed) and the following note:
” Priya is enjoying the Winkle toy (Maya’s favourite at this age). She weighed 14 lb 2 oz at her (early) 4-month visit a few days ago. She squeals, smiles, and rolls from front to back ”
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” Moose baby after dinner on Saturday night. We waited a few minutes to go out and play ” Thats what Nina posted on her Fcebook Wall – with a photo of a Moose baby.
On Sunday both Sitara and Sachin were outdoors (with their parents also being there) at the shore of the Ottawa River – along their property.
And then Sitara was in the kitchen making tandoori chicken.
This is what her mom posted on her Facebook Wall in the evening of Sunday.
” The Onion goggles are out! S making tandoori chicken ”
Sunday 23 April 2017
This day we had a nice chat (in the morning) with Priya’s mom ( Shannon) on phone. After that the kids ( Priya, Kieran and Maya) went to the playground across their house – with their mom.
From there she sent (by e-mail) a few photos of the kids playing in the playground .
Shannon also commented as below:
” Nice talking to you today! Here is Priya going in the swing at the park for the first time. We also have Kieran in his new green pyjamas and hat, and Maya showing off her lost tooth! ”
Note: Further following tid-bits were exchanged on the phone re: kids’ progress or what is happening in their lives.
Maya
Lost her front bottom tooth
She can tie her own shoe lashes now
She rides two-wheeler bike – without training wheels
Kieran
Can go confidently on a kiddie scooter
He is now fully toilet trained and wears underwears.
growing up now
Thursday 27 April 2017
Maya wrote a very heart moving poem yesterday on her own – her mom sent it
(by e-mail on 27 April 2017) to the family members.
She wrote -along with photo of the poem :
” Here is a poem Maya wrote yesterday. Sending you all lots of love! xox ”
The poem is transcribed here – as she wrote on a piece of paper ( a photo of which was enclosed with her mom’s e-mail)
Love is the world
Love Love is the world
In just want love
Love Love Love !!!
I just want Love !!!
I a just happy with Love.
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To which her Ba / Bapuji responded (by e-mail) on 28 April
So nice & heartwarming.
Love is everything. This is from Maya’s heart.
Love you Maya
Ba & Bapuji
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To which her Erica Aunti ( in Switzerland) responded on 28 April
That is just so sweet. What a great way to start my day!!
Thank you Maya and Shannon.
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To which her Nina Auntie wrote from Mackey on 28 April
What was Maya doing just before writing the poem? Such happiness! I LOVE it!
Nina
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To which her grandma (Kathy – Toronto)) wrote from Switzerland (while visiting there ) on 28 April
What a beautiful spiritual message – for all of us!
Friday 28 April 2017
Both Sitara and Sachin came to nana/nani home after school – of course walking (with all the school stuff on their back – in the ruck sack).
Note : A ruck sack is a bag with shoulder straps that allow it to be carried on someone’s back.
Their parents have had already left for Ottawa – to go to a spa place and thus the kids were to spend two nights at nana/nani. Nani likes to look after the kids though these days it is bit difficult as nana has cold and thus have to be careful to remain a bit aloof – not to spread any germs to the kids.
So kids spent Friday and Saturday night at nana/nani home . Their parents returned from Ottawa on late Saturday night (and also stayed at nana/nani home in Deep River) – after the kids had gone to bed and thus the kids were able to see their parents only on Sunday Morning.
Both kids were very polite and very loving with both nana and nani . However, Sitara showed (in a way) she was missing her parents – thus drew a few drawings – sort of trying to welcome them back from Ottawa and stuck-posted these paintings on the outside front door- for her parents to see when they
arrive back from Ottawa.
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Maya, Kieran and Priya went to a birthday party in Oakville with their parents . ???
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Saturday 29 April 2017
This day nana/nani took the kids to a birthday party ( to which they were invited) in Petawawa . This was a birthday for Hrithik ( 5 year old kid) and the party was at the Lions Hall in Petawawa . nana drove teh kids (and of course their nani ) in his new 2016 Nissan Rogue . The party was at 1.00 pm and ended at 3.00 pm.
Sunday 30 April 2017
Kids went home to Mackey with their parents just after lunch .
Monday 01 May 2017
It was nice to talk to Sunir on phone – all seems well and Both Sunir and Shannon are busy getting the basement on their house (in Toronto) finished and renovated – which they expect will be completed by end June (2017).
The following further tid-bits re: kids progress in their growth was shared .
Priya
Our 4 month old granddaughter is now able to roll on her own from back on to her tummy and after a roll over – looks around with a satisfied happy face – savouring her accomplishment.
Priya enjoys playing ” patty cake ” with her parents and responds by raising her hands to play.
Priya’s hair looking blond.
Kieran
Kieran has now started painting art on his own – his favourite colour is green for his art work.
Kieran enjoys flying toy helicopter in house and he enjoys playing with the toy helicopter together with his big sister Maya.
Maya
Maya has now started swimming underwater as well as in the deep end of the swimming pool.
She takes swimming lessons regularly. So does Kieran .
Both Maya and Kieran are becoming good playmates – they enjoy each other’s company .
Saturday 06 May 2017
This day both Sitara and Sachin participated in a Swim-a- thon event at the Mackenzie Pool (in Deep River) – starting at 8.00 am to 9.00 am. Sitara did 2.1 km of swim run and Sachin did a 1.5 km run.
Both kids are participating in the Swim-a- thon to raise funds to support the Candu Club.
Nana/nani were present to cheer both kids. Their mom helped in the organization of the event and dad was there to help out wherever needed.
This is what Nina posted on her Facebook Wall ( 06 May 2017) along with photos of the kids swimming.
“Swim-a-Thon Success! So many kids out to support the Candu Club! Sitara swam 2.1 km and Sachin Swam 1.5km in about 1 hour and 5 min ”
Monday 08 May 2017
This day Sitara was singing as part of her school group at Mackenzie Community School – (Childs Auditorium ). Both nana/nani joined the family to cheer/watch/enjoy the singing. The whole event was for one hour – from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm.
Thursday 11 May 2017
This day nana had problem of vomiting lot – and thus had to go to the Deep River Hospital Emergency – two times (at the same night – or early Friday) by Ambulance. Then on Friday, nana was transferred to Pembroke Hospital – to see a specialist ( for intestinal blockage) – and nana stayed there till Monday 15 May 2017 . The Pembroke Hospital and the visiting surgeon administered treatment – which finally showed “gas passing ” and some relaxation . Thus nana was allowed home on Monday – driven home by nani in the 2001 maroon Dodge minivan.
Well kids (Sitara and Sachin) came over to the Hospital on Sunday to visit nana and cheer him up. They came with their parents.
Also the kids from Toronto ( Maya, Kieran and Priya ) were all on the phone with their dad -calling Bapuji.
By the way – Sitara spent last few days working on her 2016-2017 Year book and completed it – helped by her mom.
Maya, Kieran and Priya were all excited as the basement at their house in Toronto was now renovated with new carpet and walls. So there is now definite progress for the comfort at home for the three kids to play a bit more freely.
Thursday 18 May 2017
After few days at the Pembroke Hospital – nana came back home on Monday (15 May 2017) – driven home home by nani in the 2001 maroon Dodge minivan.
Well, having recovered somewhat and in bit better spirit – nana was able to go to Mackenzie Community School ( Childs Auditorium ) – along with nani – to cheer and watch Sitara participating in A Talent Show at the school – show starting at 2.30 pm .
This is what Nina ( Sitara’s mom) posted on her Facebook Wall – with a photo of Sitara at the piano :
” Sitara playing “7 years” at the talent show today at school “.
plus :
” lots of variety – 2 dance performances, a band (drums/flute/guitar/vocal), 2 piano pieces with some comedy, 2 songs (3 including Mr. Saari), gymnastics. It was great ”
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After school, the kids came nana/nani home with their mom – had dinner (Burger King take-out brought by their mom) and then when their dad arrived Sachin got ready to go to play soccer with his dad and Sitara and her mom to go to Deep River Yacht Club to felicitate the new owners of the local newspaper -North Renfrew Times . However, plan changed as there was a massive thunder and rain – thus all Mistry family headed to the Deep River Yacht Club . Both nana/nani also went separately there. The kids had a great time looking over/through the binders containing old issues of the newspaper . They found photos of their SunirMama and their mom (Nina) – when growing up in Deep River. Sachin was excited to find and read about his Birth Announcement (20 July 2009) in the newspaper in one of the July 2009 issues.
This is what his mom (nina) posted on her Facebook Wall:
” Sachin found his birth announcement! – NRT opening Open House ”
Note: The follwing was posted by Sachin’s mom on her Facebook Wall on Wednesday May 17 2017.
” Sachin’s 2016-17 yearbook is done! It was MUCH easier the 2nd time around 🙂 It looks fantastic. So excited to get it. Got the hard cover options for each kid ”
Saturday 27 May 2017
This Saturday 27 May 2017 is the 50th Wedding Anniversary of kids’ grandpa (Pravin) and grandma (Jashoda) – who got 50 years ago in Nairobi, Kenya.
Both families – Nina/Sunjay, Sitara and Sachin and also Sunir/Shannon, Maya, Kieran and Priya will travel to Ottawa to participate in a marathon walk and then all will go for dinner together.
Pravin/Jackie will travel with Nina’s family – possibly in the 2001 maroon Dodge minivan. Sunir and family will travel from Ottawa in their car. While Sunir and family will stay night in Ottawa – with their friends – the Mistry family and grandparents will return back to their home in Deep River & Mackey.
The Saturday marathon walk is called ” Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend ”
Mistry family will participate in 5k walk -starting at 4.00 pm. (HTG Sports Ottawa 5K )
Note : The HTG Sports Ottawa 5K takes participants past Ottawa”™s historic Parliament buildings, by the storied Chateau Laurier and along the Rideau Canal for a 5K tour of some of Ottawa”™s biggest landmarks.
Sunir’s family will participate in 2k walk – starting at 3.00 pm ( Ottawa 2K )
Note: From youthful speedsters to families running and walking together, inclusivity and enthusiasm take centre stage at the Ottawa 2K. This is a race to be enjoyed together. And, yes, strollers are allowed!
Starting at Ottawa City Hall, the Ottawa 2K sends participants down a cheering Elgin Street before looping back down the Rideau Canal for a finish line experience that”™s hard to beat.
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So the Mistry family and nana/nani left Deep River at 9.30 am in the 2001 maroon Dodge minivan to go to Ottawa. The van can accommodate easily six people including the driver. Sunjay drove the minivan and we all six arrived safely at noon – when we collected our kit from the Shaw Center at 55 Colonel By road.
After that we came over to the Elgin Rd/Laurier Rd from where the Tamarack walk was to start. There we met Sunir/Shannon and family (Maya, Kieran and Priya) – who were all ready to participate in 2k walk – Priya in the stroller and also Kieran too was in the stroller for some of the time – or on his dad’s shoulders. All three kids were awesome and then their cousins Sitara and Sachin – all were so joyous to be together. The grounds were festive with thousands of people milling around . After a while, Risha ( Sunjay’s cousin from Toronto) was also there – as she was spending summer in Ottawa . Maya, Kieran and Priya were out on the walk (2 km) with their parents -starting at 3.00 pm and Sitara, Sachin and their parents -along with nana/nani went on the walk (5 km) at 4.00 pm . Nana/nani did only 3 km as nana got tired (and a bit hot with the sun on the head) and they took a ride with the “medical attendees” back to the start line . All got a participation award .
After the walk, the family met at a Japanese Restaurant – with all the ambiance of cooking at the table where the dining was. Kids enjoyed it . There was a special chocolate cake ( with no dairy or nuts) – for celebrating grandparents 50th Wedding Anniversary . All cheered the grandparents – Sitara and Sachin had made excellent “best wishes ” cards – which they presented to their nana/nani.
Sunir and family left a bit early -around 6.30 pm- as it was past Priya’s sleeping time . Sunir/Shannon were spending time in Ottawa with their friends .
Mistrys and nana/nani arrived back in Deep Rivera t midnight.
Thursday 25 May 2017
Hurray ! Hurrah !
One of Sitara’s paintings called ” My Garden ” was picked by
Celebrating Art
223 S Main St., Logan
Utah 84321
Tel: 435-755-8126
A postcard announcing the acceptance was received with the following message:
Congratulations Sitara! Your art ” My Garden ” has been accepted to be published in the book Celebrating Art.
Monday 29 May 2017
Our Priya achieved two milestones today. See below for her mom’s e-mail (title subject: Two firsts today ) with photos.
” Jolly jumper and rice cereal… big day 😀 ”
Friday 02 June 2017
Priya last saw her doctor on April 18, 2017. She weighed 14 lbs 2oz and was 63 cm long.
Friday 23 June 2017
Priya is now 6 months old – a bright and bubbly baby.
Talking to her dad /mom last week – she has sprouted one tooth now ( lower) and she is babbling a lot – trying to pick up words.
Friday 23 June 2017
Final Junior Music Club Performance of the season.
Sitara and Sachin participated in the performance at Childs Auditorium (Mackenzie School) in Deep River.
The performance was in the evening at 6.15 p.m – so all had dinner at nana/nani home in Deep River before going over to the Auditorium. Nana/nani also went.
Sachin (age 7) plays Hickory Dickory Dock and Sitara (age 9) plays Rhinos in the Mud.
Thursday 27 June 2017
This being the last school day, both Sitara and Sachin were entertained at Tim Horton by their parents. This is their annual ritual/tradition. Both nana/nani also joined in the fun.
Nana was a bit buoyant as his article (titled -Why I love Canada) along with a photo of nana/nani at the Tamarack Race in Ottawa was published in the North Renfrew Times (NRT) of Wednesday 26 June 2017. Further his poem (titled – O! Canada Happy 150th) was recited at the opening of the Renfrew Bridge Club game to celebrate Canada’s 150 celebration.
In Toronto, as the school ended – all three kids (Maya, Kieran and Priya) went to the cottage with their parents – this is becoming an almost a ritual/tradition for them. The cottage belongs to Shannon’s parents -where Shannon & family along with her sister Heather’s family join in with their parents in summer .
Note: A bridge club in Toronto circulated (by e-mail) Pravin’s Canada Day Poem to its membership