After dealing with our 2005 Dodge Durango “issues” (it only has 40k miles on it), $1,000 later (in four days) with no real answers or fixes….we opted to take a deep breath and trade it in for a new car. Safety…value…and dependability…all important factors in our book. Since we LOVE our 2004 Honda CRV, we decided to go with a 2009 Honda CRV. They each sit happily next to one another in the garage. The stress of the entire situation that shook our household has now been alleviated. I feel so relieved that nothing happend to Nishad or Ashish in the Durango. We did recieve a very good trade in amount for it (it’s rating ironically was 92!) though we did have to take a $3,000 hit (in addition to the $1,000) as American cars loose their value so quickly. Ashish vows to never, ever again buy an American car.
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Memory Lane
I use to “e-mail blog” (yes, my own term) about once a week. Looking through my old e-mails, I came across these photos. This is Nishad with Ashish and I, at the same age Arun currently is. These photos were taken about a month before we became pregnant with Arun…this same time of year! It was also the last time I had darker hair, prior to now. Must be a subconscious seasonal craving!
Back 2 School
…And back to “routine.” I can’t believe two weeks came and went! I for one, really enjoyed having Nishad around. Everyday we planned on something fun in celebration of the season and the break from school. Arun really grew over break as well. We’re amazed at how fast he picks up things from his older brother. He is speaking more and more Hindi as well. I think because I know much more now and I’m able to speak to him, in addition to Ashish and Nishad.
On the last day of break, I managed to start and finish painting the main-floor bathroom, “cookie crumb.” It’s really like a sand color, but it is so much more exciting to call it by such a name. About two years ago, I painted a California cabana themed bathroom. I was ready for a change- something toned down a bit. I still kept all the beach photograhs I took while in California (when Nishad was 4 1/2 months old).
I’ve literally made a bout 9 loaves of bread while on break too. This last batch was divine! It was a honey cran–rainsin bread. It’s such a nice European rustic bread; hard crust, soft center. Needless to say, I have been enjoying my bread book!
We dropped the Durango off to the shop today. Something is wrong with it- not sure. Ashish is convinced that he will never again purchase another American car. We originally purchased the 2005 Durango because we wanted room for the boys car seats, double stroller, and well… the October visitors from last year.
I haven’t made any resolutions. This is the first year I haven’t done that. When I get “in the mood” I will reflect on my life, how I’m living it and what path I hope it leads.
With everyone sick right now, I feel so blessed none of us are! For weeks all I hear is how ill everyone is. I will surely keep my fingers crossed AND attempt to be even more so OCD about hand washing. My hands are so cracked, red and dry right now. I need to be more diligent about putting Burt’s Bees on them…Ahhhhh…soothing thoughts. I’m being extra picky not to have play dates right now with the germs in full swing. It’s enough that Nishad is at school. We also didn’t get our flu shots this year. I thought I would try something different as every year we get our shots, we seem to get the flu! How is that fair?!
Play Break
Over break, we received a phone call from one of Nishad’s friends from LFM. It appears their little one speaks as much about Nishad as he speaks of them. Nishad’s little buddy will be 4 years old in about 2 months. He has a little brother too, who will be 2 years old next month! It was great to get together with this wonderful family and get to know them better. The boys (all 4) enjoyed playing. Monday school resumes, so they’ll see one another shorty!Big Blow!
For the last two or three weeks, Arun has been busy impressing us all at how he knows exactly how to blow his nose, all by himself in a tissue and disgard it in the trash can.
This week, he dawned cotton, “big boy” undies as he’s been telling us when he has to go potty (“Ka–Ka!”). He’ll even run to the bathroom and attempt to take of his undies. So, we brought up Nishad’s old little potty for him. No harm in letting him lead and set the pace for us! We’re also proud to have announce that we think we have a left hander in the house! Arun eats with his utensils with his left hand, “writes” with his left hand as well as waves, blows kisses, rolls and tosses things with his left hand. Exciting!!!
The boys have really been forming a strong bond as of late. They have really enjoyed playing and working together…Nishad liked to “teach” Tiger things too. On occasion, getting into mischief as well! haha. I am so glad we have two boys. I couldn’t picture life any other way.