City Living

No sooner had I put the boys down for a slightly-late afternoon nap, than this ruckus started on the sidewalk ~30 feet below.

If you can't tell, that's a man with a jackhammer & his sidekick banging the chunks of concrete (both earning union overtime wages I'm sure) tearing up the sidewalk, God knows why, right next to our home.

I tell Deven to go sleep in Daadi's room, & 5 minutes later, I find him sneaking a ginger cookie under the covers in her room. Of course he hadn't had lunch earlier, so I - mean Mommy that I am, took it away & made him lie down. In hindsight I should've checked the room & asked where he got it so I could find the stash...but I'm tired, too.

At least Yogesh is happy because India won the Cricket World Cup today. :)

Couldn't make it to 4 without a hospital visit

Big Brother Deven sent Little Brother Rohan to the hospital when he was 16 months old.

Big Brother couldn't let Little Brother get the best of him, so this evening, 5 nights prior to his 4th birthday, he began screaming (abnormally) in pain. He kept saying his chest hurt, so Yogesh took him in to the hospital.

I met them here straight from work; Rohan is at home with our Nanny - Yogesh & I had planned to go out to eat on our own, so at least Deven was kind enough to let it happen when we otherwise had childcare.

Naturally, he looks just fine now, so we talk to the nice nurse, wait for the doctor, & feel kinda silly...

Best Pedicure Ever

My boys gave me a pedicure today - chose bkue & sparkly polish, &
helped with my 'painting' as they say.

I think it was the best pedicure ever. Daddy agreed.

Rainy day at the park

I've been busy lately & we're preparing for Deven & Naani's birthday April 4 & 9, respectively. Party is on the 9th - 14 kids under 5 already confirmed, eek!)

It's been a very wet week here - typical NorCal late winter/early spring. But that doesn't stop a pair of city boyz from enjoying a wet slide & swing!

Sharing...mmm!

Deven is a good big brother & shares his food with Rohan sometimes. Here, we're at our favorite restaurant, Savor, & big brother is making sure little brother doesn't go hungry.
:)

The Best Dinner Table Ever

The Bath-Shower Jalopy

Is a.k.a. Daddy! The rascals have figured out how to both ride on Daddy, horsie-chariot style. Deven's on back, horsie style; & Rohan's on calves, chariot style.
A good ride for all.
:)

Why do you go to Daadi's room at night?

Deven goes to Daadi's room ~midnight, every single night.

When we asked him this question above, he matter-of-factly answered
"Because I like to hug her, that's why."

Well behaved women...

...rarely make history. That's the saying on the pin Deven is wearing, first written by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich.

They also rarely make well behaved sons- note these rascals below. And they usually make poor mates-haha!

When the nanny's away...

The boys will play!

That's Rohan, enjoying a sunny, balmy NorCal winter day today with Daddy. I want to join next time!