2 Little Monkeys Jumping on the bed...

She Writes...


I have twins. Twin Boys. Non-identical medically and quite literally!! 

Caring for them, teaching, providing, nurturing and loving them is a full time job. I feel like I’ve been handpicked for one of best freelance jobs in the world!! Jokes aside, It is SO fulfilling to see them grow every single day. Dialling back a few decades ago, I remember how much I loved children and just being around them. So much so that one of the dreams growing up was to become a “kindergarten” teacher ! But, having one’s for my own has humbled me in more ways than one. My kids aren’t perfect. They make mistakes, they forget to share, they break stuff, they fight, they throw tantrums, they don't eat their food properly, they don't listen, they cry, they shout and basically as my mom would oh-so-proudly keep quoting,  they are being me 25 years back.

But, they are my monkeys. I want them to make mistakes. I want them to learn from their every failure. It is so endearing to see how young kids can change your perspective on persistence and patience. They fail over and over again but I’ve never seen them give up. The focus and grit children show while getting things done when they put their mind to it is something adults could definitely learn from. I for sure can! 

My monkeys jump on the bed, sing and laugh with no regrets. They don’t need to worry about the loosening bolts underneath, they don’t worry about messing up the sheets, they don’t worry about accidentally falling off the edge. I’ll rather them let them be children for as long as it lasts. In time, they’ll become adults who can never jump on a bed, adults know too much to enjoy these little quirky pleasures of the world.. 

2 little monkeys jumping on a bed

One jumped high and touched the others head

Mama saw the boys having all this fun and said

“Monkeys move along and let me also join on the bed”

Thank you, Life

She writes...

Do we always appreciate what we have ? I, for one cannot and haven't ever. Years have gone by when I have lamented about my state of life or the choices I've made. Every two years, like a magical pattern, I end up battling with one single most important issue that is going on in my life.

Today, As I look back I find these memories amusing. I am someone who lives in the past, and relax, that's not bad. That doesn't mean I cant live in the present and don't dream of my future. I just like dwelling in the realm of memories more often than not. I sometimes go to sleep wanting to dream about my past. Does that sound insane? Welcome to my world. However, this note is not one of repentance or reassurances from the past. This is one of those days where I feel blessed and happy about where I am in life.

I have always wanted to travel and live in new world. I have always wanted to meet new people and interact with other cultures. Although this has been my secret dream, I never dared to plan a trip wanting to do these things specifically. And i honestly don't think am adventurous enough to backpack across the country. So today, When I see myself setting shop successfully far in the north as north goes, I see it as an accomplishment. Mind you, I have done this with two fully grown toddlers. The last year has been exciting and challenging. I have always been cocooned in life. Everything provided for or with help always around the corner. But the true slice of life comes alive when you learn to live on your own and on your terms, learning, falling, fighting, loving and struggling and all that. Because this is the only way, you know what sweet success tastes like. Otherwise, you are only reveling in someone else's rain.

Life has taken some interesting turns and Boy! have I turned and how! I am not sure if my core self has changed but I sure feel different. I am still grappling with fear on most days but this feels good. Unless I am scared, how do I learn to overcome it ? SO, this is me, appreciating me, my life, my family and my world. Loving every bit of it and I wanna say "Bring it on.." But is it too early ? :-S