The month of May flew by fast. We engaged a painter to make the most of our home colorful. Picking colors was a tough task, but we managed to come out with flying colors (all pun intended). The idea was to get the home all painted before B's parents arrived the end of May. All the work did not get over before they arrived, but we managed to get our dining and breakfast room furniture replaced with new ones.
B's parents are here. Kids were excited to welcome them. They were excited to meet the kids after 8 months. Nithin's last day at school (day care) was last Friday. He will spend the summer with them at home. Nikhil's school year will be over within 2 weeks. The boys will keep the grandparents on their toes.
It has been a while since I committed to having guests for a dinner/lunch at home. Life has been busy with the long drive and work that I am scared to commit to anything. But yesterday's gathering was one thing we arranged a month in advance. Our close family friends (4 families) were invited to our home for lunch before some of the visiting moms from India go back. One family could not make it, but we did have some fun time. Saturday went by in cooking and the end of the day, I made sure we all get out for a drive to 'somewhere'.
Somewhere was picked by B. We went to Nolde State Park, an hour's drive from our home. It was nice and green - it was late evening - did not do much there - but it was good to explore some of those trails. Kids biked a little. We had some pizza in a near by restaurant and headed back home.
The next morning, was Nikhil's turn to give a small speech in the church about his experience with God/Prayer. This reminded me of all the elocutions I have taken part when I was small. I realised that it is not possible to make him do all that I would have done. He has to say what he feels like saying and pushing him to say what I want him to say won't really work. He did his job and he did good in being extempore.
Next month, we are awaiting B's elder brother and family over from Kuwait for a vacation here. The summer will fly quickly - it looks like!
7 comments:
Hey nice to see you post and comment - thank you....have fun with family, esp. summer is fun to be with family...hope you are well..will have to meet up sometime -last fall, my husband painted all our walls...it feels like the house had a makeover...nice feeling isnt it?
good job girl. enjoy the company of reinds and family.
have a greta summer:)
Nice to see you back :)
and was good to catch up yesterday...
we should meet one of these days, alle?:)
@UL - about painting, it was exciting for 1 day - then it felt like we have been living in this painted house for ever. We got used to the colors so quickly. Feels nice..and more lively for sure.
Yes, shld meet up sometime
@shy - thanks, shy! Yet to check out your blog..
@JS - thanks! Was nice venting out to you as well! Shld meet..come this way when u both get a chance.
Ahhh!! A freshly painted house, and parents to live with ..... now thats what I call a joyous start to summer! Hope you have a fun filled summer time!
@B.L - thanks for your note. Do I know you? Keep coming!
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