If you have more than one child, you’ve already unlocked the never-ending reality show that is sibling rivalry —a mix of WWE wrestling, courtroom drama, and over-the-top Bollywood-level meltdowns. One minute, my kids are playing peacefully; the next, there are screams, snatching, and exaggerated tears over who took whose pencil first. They tease each other nonstop mocking handwriting, spelling, or even breathing too loudly, until someone finally breaks down in dramatic agony. But the real twist? The moment I step in to restore peace, I become the villain. If I scold one, the other smirks in victory. If I scold both, they protest in unison, “But Mumma, HE started it! SHE started it!” And if I stay out of it, suddenly I’m the negligent bystander ignoring grave injustice. Yet, five minutes later, they’re whispering secrets, sharing snacks, and laughing together while I, now cast as the evil stepmother of their fairy tale, sit there questioning everything. Siblings may fi...
SHE my Temple, from an atheist momma This blog is based on a cute story about me and my daughter. Before we head towards the story, I'd like to enlighten you about the core of this tale. Navratri: We Indians celebrate a lot of festivals and one of the most pious festivals is Navratri. It is followed by Dussera famously known as the victory of good over evil. So, during these beautiful days of Navratri, our Indian Goddess graces us with her holy presence and helps us get rid of all the negativity around us! We happen to celebrate "Ashtami" religiously, it is the 8th day of Navratri and is believed that Maa Mahagauri offers relief from all kinds of pain. Also is celebrated by conducting " Kanya puja ". In this ritual, nine girls are invited over, are worshipped and fed with a holy meal. Now coming back to our cute story. It was a bright and beautiful morning, the 8th day of Navratri, and so it was a very special day, as we were getting ready, to lea...