Lockdown kids fun activity # 2

Hey all,

As I promised to share new activity on alternate days, so here I  am with new exciting activity. I hope you all like our previous one with smilies and have a fun time with your little ones. those who do not know please check the link : http://memoryflies.blogspot.com/2020/04/kids-activity-during-quarantine.html

I am giving one by one so that our child does not get bored. This one is pretty simple. Take out a paper, sketch pen and wax or crayon or whatever you have handy.

This is a simple drawing.

There is no rule that you have to draw this only. You can draw anything like a kite, Bunny, Elephant as per your kid's choice.

Just ask the child to take the colour pencil or sketch pen. I will suggest having a sketch pen. Ask them to draw a pattern on each line with a different colour. After that ask them to fill the gaps with contrast colour.

The final product is like this. Lovely?

Some Do's:
# Take the same pattern and sit with your child.
# Show them if they are confused with the pattern.
# Have a competition " Who can make a beautiful pattern".
# Boost your kid's confidence even if they are doing some tiny mistake.

We took almost 30 to 45 minutes to finish with a small break. 😊

What your child will learn?
Concentration,
Patience
Learn different patterns and colours.
Enhance their imagination.

Comment down with your fun pictures.

Till then,

Happy Parenting !!

Kids Activity During Quarantine

Hi, all,

I hope you all are safe inside your home and doing well during this quarantine. Our kids are precious ones because they listen to us without complaining, right. 

I am telling my daughter that Corona is sitting at the entrance of our lift and hence we can not go out. she simply considers this and never demands to go out, the poor girl as she trusts her mumma. But we don't have an option. I wonder we can do this to the elder one who is still not sitting inside the house and roaming here and there without a mask. 😖

Anyway, that is not the topic of my post. There are lots of games and activities which are flooded everywhere. Are you done with that? I am doing this activity when my child gets bored with everything and finally, she wanted to do something new. I introduce this one at a time so that she can not get bored. You know Mumma, today's generation kids get bored very quickly and they want new things fast. Without realizing what is it, they tend to get bored you know what is the reason for this? Internet, yes, the digital world where everything moves so fast. So our kids are becoming impatient as they want everything fast as they saw on TV or on Youtube. They know they can switch the channel if they don't like any content and the same way they want to do with their lives too. 

They get bored by reading, coloring, playing inside the home and bla,bla,bla, 😅, you know what I am saying. Keeping them busy during this quarantine is a bit difficult. Switching on TV, Playing with toys, drawing, TV, eating, jumping, again TV, this is the scenario of every home, 

I am doing some brain booster activity from last one week and she is enjoying it. So wanted to share with you. I hope your little one will learn something new. This is not age-restricted actually, anyone can do it.

I will be sharing on alternate days. You have plenty of time. so please prepare this and sit with your kids and have fun. Do only one or two at a time when they get bored with everything. Trust me they will love it. These are only 10 to 20 minute depending on your child's interest. I keep it for a small interval because you have to develop patience in them too.

This is a sheet where I drew smiles from our keyboard which we are using on a daily basis. 

Take a play dough and ask them to prepare the expression. 

It will look like this. They will make their own facial expression like that and that is the best fun part of it. 

Do this with your little one and comment me down below with your pictures. Ok, so get ready to have fun with us....!!!!

Do comment and share with your mommy friends.

Till then,

Happy Parenting !!

Carrot Cheese Sandwich

As a mommy blogger, I supposed to post some kid's recipe too. Yep, that is what I always wanted to share with my mommy friend and wanted to learn from them too. Trying the recipe which prepares quickly and the most important approved by my little one.😑 After all, we mom always wanted to feed them “Ghar Ka Khana” as much as possible but in a rare case that our every food is appreciated by them. We all know kids are always a picky eater.

The name suggests a simple sandwich recipe, and yes it is pretty simple having only 2 major ingredients and that is carrot and cheese. My daughter loves carrot and so I added that.  You can add as many vegetables along with the carrot. I don’t have at that time so I prepared it from scratch.

These are two spices and salt I use for flavor. Pizza masala gives a taste of pizza which makes a sandwich finished in a jiffy. 

Grate Amul cheese and carrot, add the above spices and mix well. I used brown bread but you can use any bread as per your choice.

Remove the outer crust of the bread, again it is optional. Apply tomato sauce or ketchup or any sauce as per your choice. Put this carrot the mixture on the bread slice generously and cover with the other slice of bread.

Heat up the pan. Add little bit butter and roast the sandwich from both sides until it becomes crunchy. Saee doesn’t like too much crunchy so I toast it slightly.

Cut diagonally and your sandwich is ready. It is not for kids only, we adults can eat this too. If you love cheese and not worrying about calories.😅

Try this for your little one and share your shortcut sandwich recipe in the comment section. I will love to prepare it.

Lock down- HOLIDAY

Bio- weapon,

Janata curfew,

Clapping at 5.00 pm.

Finally, lockdown for 21 days,

Hussshhhh, we are going through this for months but still not getting out from it. You know the reason why?  It is simply because some of the idiots are not following the simple orders and hence we are on the urge to finding a new case on daily😒

Yes, I know it is very difficult to be inside the home,

Yes, it is very difficult to keep your little ones busy all the time,

Yes, it is very difficult to prepare a new dish as per the demand of the family members,

Yes, it is very difficult to just eat, net-surfing and sleep,

Yes, it is very difficult to do cleaning and cooking continuously,

Yes, it is!!

Mother Nature challenged us, and why not we are the monster who thinks that we are powerful. But this is not the truth, She is the one who can still make us or destroy us. Finally, we are been locked and confronted. If you accept the situation and try to enjoy it, then it will be more relaxing.

No, I am not going to tell you anything about this Covid-19. We are very well equipped with the information that is flooded via What’s App, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, about do’s and don’ts. Yes or not? And what are we doing, without realizing whether it is true or false just forwarding to one another and no one is following anything 😖 Some of them are true and some are false? But what I feel is that we are disturbing ourselves only.

Instead, visit the official websites that are WHO and mygov.in.

Just think that you got the holiday due to Covid-19 and enjoy every bit of the second of this time with your family. Think, which is the last time when you relax and sit with calm? Which one is the last time where you and only your family chilled out? Think which one is the last time where all of your family members are chitchatting with each other?

There are lots of information, educational videos, workout videos, books, which are free and in abundance. We always have complaints that we are not having time to do a little bit for ourselves. So what are you thinking now? Here it is!!  Time and time and time and time. 😊

Do try to utilize this time with freely available information on the internet instead of forwarding just CORONA related messages. And stop spreading stress.

No, I am not going to give you any ideas on how to spend time because we are getting already via what’s App. But one of the most favors of this situation is you are getting free most of everything. There are lots of free PDF versions of children’s and elder's books. Start reading if you are not yet 😕and you can instill the reading habit to your little one.😊 There are lots of indoor games we can play with our family members and can learn new things. Currently, I am learning Mandala art, and what about you? Comment down please, what you are learning right now?

Instead of this pandemic just concentrate what MOTHER NATURE is trying to teach us. She is saying “SLOW DOWN”,

You are not the one who can conquer the whole world. Still, she is the one who can decide how to treat us. Don't forget and slow down your life. Look, how our life is filtering. Understand the real value of each second and love for the family. Every time we as an educated monster are not always right! Mother Nature is the one who can save us or can destroy us if we do not follow her rule.

I don’t want to go in a debate whether it is really a bioweapon or manmade viruses or third world war which is been with person to person at everyone's doorstep.  But trust me, whatever it is, “IT IS”, and we don’t have any other option rather than accept the situation where we can only take precaution otherwise our India will be another Italy. 😑

We all know, what this is!

LUST to conquer the whole world!

And we the normal citizen pissed off without any reason. But who cares? They just want their own power. It may be wrong or right I don't know. And I don't want to get into this subject as it will be given out more debate.

Moreover, I am suggesting, just enjoy this holiday with your family. I know this holiday word sounds more dramatic but if you take it from the heart it will reduce more problems in EVERYONE’s life. It is a chance to have communication with your loved one. It is a time where no one is talking about caste and religion. It is a time where there is not a single case of rape and assault. It is a time where we can have peace by being locked down ourselves inside our home. Everyone loves their own life and want to live it. So don't waste this time and try to make it more fun and loving without stepping out to the world. This is the way to make your valuable contribution to our NATION.

Don’t forget to READ.

What? Books which are available free of cost.

Don’t forget to listen, what?

Music and songs,

Don’t forget to dance with your little one,

Don't forget to have a workout with your spouse. 

Don’t forget to minimize the usage of the Internet so that we are able to restore the internet speed.

Last and very important,

Don't forget to laugh.😄

I hope this pandemic brings you close to your loved one and fill your life with lots of love and happiness. If we think we are happy, we will be happy. There is so much negativity all over the world due to this pandemic. So, be positive and if we all think positively that everything will be fine, then sure it will. Instead of spreading negativity spread happiness by being inside the home with your family. If your family is happy, then the whole world will be happy!!

On this positive note I am signing off,

STAY SAFE, STAY POSITIVE AND STAY INSIDE THE HOME !!

 

HOLI 2020 (Celebration at Western Dance Studio)

Memories are built by the special moment which we spent together with a loved one. We don't remember the days but yes we always remember the person, the feelings with we enjoy every precious moment.  These small memories always bring smiles on our faces.😊

We are blessed to have such friendship among us and despite we are in different age groups but have one thing is common in us AND that one is CRAZINESS.😍😎

It is always best to have crazy friends to do all utpatang😉 things ! And I am blessed to have them. No matter how busy we are but when we called each other for such silly enjoyment we all gather together on a toe, right girls?

We don't need any reason for celebration. Whenever we get a chance we all are ready to mingle together.  Indeed, there is the weekend of two festivals one is “ Women’s Day" and the other one is "Holi” so how can we miss this chance.

We are charged ourselves to have the fun on our trail with our small kiddos.  Love to be small again with our kids and enjoyed some silly games too. 

Holi is one of the best festival among all festivals which is celebrated throughout India united, without having any difference in caste, religion, and gender. From the small kids to the old adults, each one enjoys this festive with full of joy and colours. All of you already aware of how we are celebrating before - Holi in class, school, college, office, workplace, etc. 

I hope this CORONA VIRUS allows our Indian to have this festival celebration.

We have the small one in our silly way.  

We don't know whether our societies will have “HOLI CELEBRATION” or not but we don't want to waste this time and got ready with some color and lots of chocolates. Let me share some Holi celebration glimpse from our dance crew. The sad thing is our king was absent, but we enjoyed every bit of it.

Wishing all of you a very HAPPY and COLOURFUL HOLI.

Wishing all gorgeous women's there  " A HAPPY WOMEN's DAY"  in advance. 

Stay Happy and cheerful always!

An Open Letter To My Daughter#BlogALeague

My sweet, sweet Saee,

Tuesday, December 2012, at 12:30 pm. my gynac confirming my report on telephone with his pathology. When she blew her thump my eyes teared up & I started to cry. This is how you decide to come into our lives and our new journey started. After enjoying each trimester I wanted to bring you to this world on Independence day. But at 9 days overdue, the doctor said it was the time to welcome you!

After a roller coaster from the night finally, you arrived on 14^th August 2013 at sharp 7:30 a.m.Your dad was silent and crying. I remember my excitement to see you and when I look into your eyes, it was you, my doll 😀but not the way I imagine. You are now 6 years old and still your papa and I wonder how we are so blessed!

You are a loving and happy girl .  It is evident that when you got up from the sleep, you raise your little hands up and telling me to take in my arms. I still love to take you in my arms and spend some time by simply hugging you.

I remember how Divu and Arya (cousin brother) waiting for you and started to dance when they saw you.  It is evident that how your grandfather and uncle eagerly waiting for you and stood at the gate of the building to welcome you. Love the way when you hugged them all and give your love to each one. It is evident that you still hide behind the door to welcome your papa and giggling around him. I hope you will be the same loving and kind-hearted person in your life.

My favorite hobby is playing with you. Love when I hide and you search me all over the house. Love when you prepared food from your tiny kitchen and served me. Love when you want that I should bath your baby doll and make her ready like you. Love to play with small badminton and when you got angry with me by saying, "Mummy, tula khelata nahi yet."  (You don't know how to play).  Love to be your Google to answer your tiny questions. You are my chatterbox and love to have a verbal fight with you. Love to make you angry so that I can have more fight with you.

You are a tough but sensitive girl. You taught me a lot of things throughout my motherhood journey.  Especially I learned how to be strong, how to develop patience and how to fight all alone with our circumstances. You are so joyful that you taught me how to find joy in simple things. You taught me how to be grateful for everyday life. You are a very confident girl and stick to your choices and never regret back. I hope you always have that determination.

My sweet little lady, you always been a daddy's girl (https://memoryflies.blogspot.com/2016/02/daddys-girl) and will be forever. I remember the way he talked with you when you were in my womb and he talks with you till to date in the same way which makes my heart melt. No wonder that is why your bond with your father is so strong. Love when you still wanted to be in his arms and want to dance with him. Love that you missed him when he is away from home. Loves whenever you both tiny giants fill the whole house with noise and craziness. Love when both of you irritate me. Love your manipulations, that how you fulfill your every demand from your papa. I hope this bond with your dad will be more tighten along with the time and your daddy will be always your best friend.

If there is only one thing you remember from these 6 years of your life, I hope you remember feeling loved. Your papa and I love you more than a word can express.  You are the only reason which makes our bond so strong and deep. You filled our world with more joy. Love the way you love both of us.

Thank You beta,

Mummy.

 This post is written for #BlogALeague with Ruchi, Dipika, Charu and Preetjyot.

Every Child Is Unique: Picture Prompt#BlogALeague

Parenthood is a difficult roller coaster and we should enjoy it with our kids.

Unit test is over and preparations are going on for the final exams? But still we are in the situation of comparing our child’s grade with his friends, right or wrong mummy?

This is we 😅, today’s mummy, but un-intentionally we tend to get in comparison always. As soon as we wear the costume of mother our mind starts jumbling:

Why my baby is still not crawling?

Why my baby is still not gaining weight?

Why my baby does not have teeth yet?

Why my baby is not able to eat a full bowl of cereal?

And once they grew up, the question changed like –

he is not writing properly, why ?

He is so slow in reading.

He does not like math?

Why he is not playing outdoor games?

List will never end as a mother. 😀

I am still going through this and sure that every mother is doing the same.

STOP COMPARISON

Each child is born with his/her own intelligence and personality traits. As a parent our job is to shape up their mind to be a good human being.  Our child is born as an independent individual and remembers that in spite of our many trials we cannot change them as per our wish.

Image source: Icecreamcity on Flickr(Pinterest)

The above picture depicts the same thing. Children’s are climbing the building to reach the same goal. Each one of them has their own way to achieve it. In the same way we have to remember that our kid is not going to be the way we want. They may or may not read fluently, write properly, solving math’s problems efficiently or doing extracurricular activity as the way we want. Each child have different learning style and pace. Identify the difference and appreciate their uniqueness.

LET’S ACCEPT,

## Our child is unique and different from the other one. They have their unique way to deal with social, intellectual and physical challenges.

## Accept their boundaries and don’t force them to be excellent in every field. Even we were not so excellent, remember always and don’t pressurize them.

## Accept their choice instead of imposing our.  Practice this at an early stage of child, especially when they are toddlers. Allow your child to choose their own game, friends and even cartoon too. Do not force them to have this and that according to our own thinking what is right for them.

## Accept your child’s weakness. Every child is not intelligent in the academic field. He or she may be excellent in music, dance, painting, and game, in anything. Don’t force them to run in the race which we made for them. They even do not aware about it and please do not instill this in to their mind. Accept them with their weakness and try to improve with their own pace. Not the way we want, as we always want to do it quickly.😐

## Allow them to express their feeling. Do not make them feel bad if something not happened according to our or their wish. If your child is fail in any subject, handle this with love and care instead of anger. Teach them that it is OK to have a failure, as it is a part of our success.

## Last but not the least allow them the way they want to be. We as parents want our child should be like this, please stop that! They born with their own personality and do not try to change it.

"Each child is unique not only in capable of learning but also capable of succeeding."
- Robert John.

I am signing off here. Hope this roller coaster will bring lots of fun in your life and you enjoy the each ride.

Till then Happy Parenting.

This post is written for #BlogALeague with Ruchi, Dipika, Charu and Preetjyot.

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