I didn't give updates on Shreyas, for some time. So, if you were wondering, how 'my Little Sunshine' is, read on. Beware, it is going to be a long post. Mommy-rights(and Copy-rights) reserved for pictures and videos!



I often ask my husband, "How did you manage to induce so many of your genes in so small time-window that you had? ". I better not write his answer (:P), but what i mean is, I carried Shreyas for 9 months, but he is replica of his Dad. He talks like Dad, he walks like Dad.He laughs like Dad,he dresses like Dad and so on..

See your self:


He is a happy child, who loves to talk and laugh. Also, very independent by nature and doesn't like to be treated as a baby. He never cries at school, never wants to hold Mamma's hand in public. One day when i went to pick him up, i lifted him and planted a kiss. His face flushed with embarrassment and he almost yelled, "Mamma, Shreyu is not a baby!". I never tried that again in public :|
Well, when we are at home, It is totally a different story. Sometimes, i have to threaten him with a time-out for excessive hugging and kissing Mamma!
He is independent to the extent that he wants to do everything by himself. He finishes his milk only because then on that day, he gets to clean himself, after 'Poo-poo' :|.

On first day of school (22nd Feb 2011):


Generally sweet,mild-mannered but sometimes little 'bullheaded'. He gets upset only when, there is change in routine without prior notice. Like, If i make a right-turn when street-light is red (its free right-turn here. But he is too young to understand), I get a long lecture on my driving skills. Or, he doesn't mind showing his displeasure, if i forgot to put my shoes in shoe-rack or if i forgot to wash my hands after coming from park or if i didn't exercise or.. Who is Mamma here?
I really hope, that where-ever she is, if already born (my future daughter-in-law), is little more flexible and giving little less hard time to her Mommy.

A nature lover and has a remarkable appetite for mountain climbing. He loves in the midst of nature and generally the youngest climber around.

He is good in arts. He loves to draw and paint . Few months back, he made Mamma's portrait and believe me, i look EXACTLY like this..


Yesterday, i took him to donate his old tricycle and clothes that he outgrew to under-privileged children. And i was really proud, that he could give his much-loved things so easily. Baby, please never change!
There is no greater pleasure for me than watching you grow :)


@2 years and 11 months of Shreyas

Have you heard "Khuda meharban to gadha pehalwaan" ?(Non-hindi knowing friends, click the link for meaning of hindi proverb:)) But have you ever though, in situation like this how will be gadhi's state of mind?
Now, i am not exactly Gadhi gadhi okay, i worked really hard for this. But i am in a situation where i have to make a choice between two job offers. This is more like 'Thinking aloud' kind of post but you are welcome to read and to tell your pick:(note: blogger acts weird sometimes :|,please scroll down a page to read rest of the post.)

DETAILS	COMPANY COOL	COMPANY HOT
TECHNOLOGIES	Cool	Hot
SALARY	Cool	Hot
COMMUTE	Bad(40 miles each side).Will take train	Bad(20 miles each side). Will drive
STRESS	No	Lot(Work+long drive)
SECURITY	Yes	No
GROWTH	No	Lot
WORK-LIFE BALANCE	Bad(long commute) but manageable	Worse(Lot of work + Stressful commute) but i may learn to manage
2 YRS FROM NOW	Cool dudette who 'may' have additional psychology degree in hand. See, i have already decided how will i spend my 2.5 hours in train	Though not bald, woman 'may' be looking older than her age. A lot better engineer though.
MY PERCEPTION ABOUT COMPANY	A big name with series of successful consumer products. People are geeky veterans.With my 7 years of software experience,i will be considered as a newbie.People work at their own pace.I really liked the team though.Not very clear about my role and i will have to make sure that my skills don't get 'rusty'	An emerging startup with potential to generate lot of momentum.My intuition says, in few years it will be a huge hit. People are young,smart,workaholic.Lot of energy,action in the air.Team is good, my role is absolutely clear.Salary is very good!	.

To Explain my situation better:

1. I am extremely satisfied with my family life and i want to disrupt the equation as little as possible. Following few months will bring lot of change in current routine. We husband-wife will understand, but should not expect lot of co-operation from our 3 years old.

2. It is extremely difficult to get a Full-time job in US when you are on dependent visa(H4) and didn't work from last 2 years. I am very fortunate to be in this position and cannot take it for granted. And for first time, i am very serious about my career!

3. I am too honest to say "yes" to both the companies, waste their money on my visa processing and not end up joining.

I used to be a very impulsive person and sometimes i regret for few hasty decisions i made in past. This time, i want to take my time and let my head and heart be in sync before i come to a decision.

Anyways, whats your pick?
-Disha