It takes balls

Author : Artnavy      Blog : The not-so artful dodger      Date : 6/21/2013 3:00:00 AM

'Here are two of the games the girls tried their hand at while in the US.'

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Rudy

Author : Artnavy      Blog : The not-so artful dodger      Date : 6/20/2013 2:30:00 AM

'The friendly dog at my maama's place in Albany. Anush loved him.I have never been for pets at home. But there is so much private lawn space in all these homes that it works out well. Adi was terrified of Rudy.Only one of them could be in the room at a time!! Wanted to make a note so that we can see how they are with each other on the next trip- whenever it happens.'

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Movie Masti

Author : Artnavy      Blog : The not-so artful dodger      Date : 6/19/2013 8:21:00 AM

'Last weekend, went for Yeh jawani, haiDewani.It was nice enough though not wow.Loved the songs though.I think Fukrey may have been more fun.Maybe next week.'

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Parks and Lakes

Author : Artnavy      Blog : The not-so artful dodger      Date : 6/18/2013 3:30:00 AM

'We loved the waterbodies on our trip- lakes, streams, waterfalls, ponds....just about everywhere and so clean.Park , Lake and theme all came together at Canobie Lake Park - an apt intro to adventure parks for Adi.She was not afraid at all and had her eyes wide open on the very swift adult water slide ( I accomapnied her on that one alone) Anush as expected had a great time with her cousins.Navy and my high was eating a snack called " Fried Dough" in the chill, wet weather.'

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One in a Hundred

Author : Artnavy      Blog : The not-so artful dodger      Date : 6/15/2013 3:00:00 AM

'Anushka has again got the general proficiency award for the year for her class.She seems eager to prove herself this academic year so that she can get a hat trick. ( her paternal thaatha and cousin's cricketing talk and influence)We are very proud of you baby. I need no external endorsement of what a bright and thoughtful child you are but it helps when it comes from an unbiased source.'

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Boston Highs

Author : Artnavy      Blog : The not-so artful dodger      Date : 6/14/2013 3:03:00 AM

'Of course while in Boston we visited Harvard and MIT and enjoyed the Peabody Museum. We even went for a Veena concert. The kids had great fun with their cousins.In terms of outings, the Duck Tour and the USS Constitution gets our family vote. The first is a quirky, witty guided tour on a converted army truck on road and on water.The girls also took "turns at the wheel" while on the river.The latter has lots of activities to let kids and adults interact and understand the nuance(...)'

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Father's Day

Author : Artnavy      Blog : The not-so artful dodger      Date : 6/13/2013 3:05:00 AM

'I belive all these days are more of a commercial venture. I would think everyday is everybody's day, we need to love our treasured ones like there is no tomorrow.However, I chanced on an interesting contest on pictures of dad with their kidsI tried to recollect my favourite pic with my father- there are not too many pics since he was behind the camera for most part.I love the one taken at my wedding, during the thaali. I could not see him then as I was seated on his lap.When the pic(...)'

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Obvious isn't it?

Author : Artnavy      Blog : The not-so artful dodger      Date : 6/12/2013 3:00:00 AM

'My mother to Aditi- Narrating the Archery class scene in Mahabharat- "The bird was small and far away and difficult to see..." Aditi- " They should have used a telescope then??"The wonderful minds of 3 year olds!'

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Kerela in Kennedy centre

Author : Artnavy      Blog : The not-so artful dodger      Date : 6/11/2013 4:07:00 AM

'While waiting for the show to begin, we saw a boat race in progressAditi began to sing" My name in Madhuri I am from Alleppy" Anush  connected the dots and proclaimed it was very similar to the Kerala boat race ( they are used to that visual from the Karadi rhymes video)'

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Musical Pets

Author : Artnavy      Blog : The not-so artful dodger      Date : 6/10/2013 4:07:00 AM

'We went to the instrument petting zoo in Kennedy Centre at DC.Wonderful concept- very hygienic with a lot of hand sanitiser and tissues in useHope someone implements it in India in Blore rather! We were also privileged to watch the premier of the orchestra musical Cricket in Times Square! Absolute heaven!'

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A new year begins

Author : Artnavy      Blog : The not-so artful dodger      Date : 6/7/2013 4:57:00 AM

'Back to school after a hectic vacation- Anush is now into a new uniform at school and sports a new look with her glasses.Aditi takes the school bus and seems happy about it. Her hours are now four instead of three.When did they grow up so much?In the below pic, they are dancing to a violinist, as we wait for the ferry to take us to the Statue of Liberty'

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And we are back!

Author : Artnavy      Blog : The not-so artful dodger      Date : 6/6/2013 5:14:00 AM

'Had a wonderful vacation in the US- NYC, Clarksville, DC, Baltimore, Boston, Albany, Niagra, CincinnatiWhile family and a wedding were the focus, we packed in a good bit of sight seeing and stayed away from shopping, managing a lot for the 20 odd days we spent .Girls are back in school and I am back at work and here.Great to be back  though we had a fun and full time there!!'

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Tata for now

Author : Artnavy      Blog : The not-so artful dodger      Date : 5/10/2013 5:11:00 AM

'For the really few readers this blog currently has, tata for now.Off on a vacation. Tune back in  by mid June!!'

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Voted

Author : Artnavy      Blog : The not-so artful dodger      Date : 5/5/2013 1:22:00 PM

'After possibly 4-5 years of not having a voter id and other excuses, finally got an id and cast my vote today.I will have myself to blame as well if my choice proves wrong...heheh.Aditi wanted a tattoo as well, on seeing my nail mark!!'

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37 years young

Author : Artnavy      Blog : The not-so artful dodger      Date : 5/4/2013 11:31:00 AM

'That is what I turned yesterday.The girls and amma made carrot cake for me and the girls made umpteen cards( including pop up ones) and some plastic bead maalais and braceletsS a dear friend and now neighbour, baked me a cake and got it with her adorable girls in the eveningWishes poured in and made my day and Navy despite being away on office tour took an earlier flight home!The previous day, I had a great official trip to Ahbad with some personal stuff thrown in a visit to Sanskr(...)'

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The weekend that was

Author : Artnavy      Blog : The not-so artful dodger      Date : 4/29/2013 4:31:00 AM

'Had a nice cosy session at Easy Lib. Surprised to see such few people know of the awesome Karadi Rhymes. More pics at Art's Tales.In other news, Anush and Adi have begun sleeping in their own room by themselves.Very proud of  Adi and for Anush - slow but steady progress.Anush is a pillar of strength for Adi and I see her constantly helping her overcome fears. The other day the bouncy castle that seemed so intimidating to Adi became a wonderful experience thanks to Anushka.'

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Karadi and Tulika Rhymes and Songs today

Author : Artnavy      Blog : The not-so artful dodger      Date : 4/27/2013 2:37:00 AM

'Forgot to post about this....do come if you are in Blore and see it on time!!'

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Barefoot Picnic

Author : Artnavy      Blog : The not-so artful dodger      Date : 4/23/2013 4:00:00 AM

'The girls decided to have a picnic at 6.30am.What better place than here and what better time than now?The simple pleasures of childhood  and the wondrous joys of motherhood!!'

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Summer so far...

Author : Artnavy      Blog : The not-so artful dodger      Date : 4/22/2013 6:06:00 AM

'....has been fun !Had a good time at Bookalore. First time I got a real bouquet for story telling!!Went to Indya Kaleidoscope and it has lovely stuff though many of the things we already haveAte with a dear and talented friend S at The Great Indian Thali. Was wowed by the padwal sweet and got the recipe for palak halwa.This is the first weekend that I was home without Navy and the girls.They went to Cmani as I was busy with Bookalore .Usually I am away when I do over-nighters on wor(...)'

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Bookalore- April

Author : Artnavy      Blog : The not-so artful dodger      Date : 4/16/2013 3:36:00 AM

'Have you registered yet?  Do come. Tulika and Karadi stories  in my session!!'

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