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Though I think of myself as a positive and optimistic person, I do realize that I am quite judgmental and critical in many ways. The only saving grace is that I am not in your face with my criticism; I generally am pretty courteous even with people I openly dislike. Why are we getting more bitter, intolerant and my way or the highway kind of folks? We criticize, bitch, find fault or generally enjoy slinging mud? Are we letting unnecessary negativity bog us down sometimes on as trivial and unrelated topics as celebrities! A blogger friend, Purba’s latest post made me think about this.
So, this post is going to be a cheerful post with no fingers pointing at anyone :).
We got our dog, Coco, neutered, and the guy seems to be doing pretty well all recuperated. I had a pleasant surprise when I went for my younger son’s PTI this week. Now, he has always struggled to keep up with the crazy kindergarten syllabus. Both Gautam and I have been working this entire year practicing and reading together along with his teacher’s support in the classroom. My son is very shy and requires sensitive handling. His teacher had such wonderful things to say about him this time and his progress. The little fellow made us so proud :). And, when I tell him, “I am so proud of you.” He asks me what does proud mean? And, it is so difficult to express the feeling of pride to a 5-year-old.
My elder son, is only about to be 10, but I see a real change in him in his maturity. I can really talk to him like a friend. He has the compassion and the patience to listen to me. I cherish this relationship that I share with him. And, hubby will be pleased too, as I eat his bheja less often ;-).
Another good thing about Coco’s neutering was that kids now understand that men has testicles that contribute to a child also along with the women who give birth. We have birds too. So, even the younger one understands that the egg that is not fertilized (a term he does not understand and mispronounces) does not have chicks coming out. Now, the next question is going to be how do they get fertilized, or how do the sperms from the testicles get into the baby. That will be a tough one to answer. I am still thinking about how I will answer that one. Indian parents always have it tough when talking to their kids about birds and bees. But, nature is helping us. Also, we can get psyched when a child mentions a forbidden word, though the child may mean it in all innocence. The problem is with our thinking :).
And, for our application Rolodexo.com, we created a Facebook Page. Please be a sweetie and “like” it :). You want to support budding entrepreneurs and friends, don’t you?
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The power of the self is very strong and often unrealized! So, on this pensive note, let me wind up this post with this quote.
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