We reached the end of 2019 with much pomp and joy as we had a new member in our family. My son who was born in October. With great plans and hopes, started the year 2020. The Christening of my son was into planning phase as my husband was out of India for work and could come only somewhere in January.
With the date finalised to 2nd of February, my husband arrived somwhere after the mid of January and the preps took the final hike. The naming ceremony of “Eric” at the church and the celebrations later went on fabulously with many of our relatives and friends being there to bless us.
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Then in no time broke the biggest news of the year. Covid-19 pandemic!! With many Indians stuck out of India and not able to get back home easily with one of the biggest disease in the history of humankind on the loose. My heart thumped every time at the thought that what if my husband would have been one of them, had he not come back in time. The thoughts that would run through our minds were scary and dreadful. Being thankful to God every second of my life is all that I can be!
With that started the struggle of the year for everyone. Work from home, online schooling, and the long hours in the kitchen making varieties of food from various cuisines. Everyone posted pictures of the same on social media. It all felt good for a while, but my kids started feeling stuck and bored. Eira was stuck between a set of grown ups and a baby. Nobody her age to play limitlessly and nobody who would not say I have work or I have to cook.
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Eric started saying his first words. All this little child of mine had to call world was our home, his toys and books. When lockdown opened and I took him for vaccination, he was surprised to see that there was another thing in our home (main door) that opened up to another world altogether. There were people other than us. He used to watch everything and everyone with his bright eyes all widened up. That was when I understood the importance of having a sibling. They are the ones who you can depend on and that my daughter’s urge to have a sibling were absolutely right. They had each other in the most difficult time for them.
Rakshabandhan of 2020 was so exciting. Time to know the perks that Eira had heard of being a sister. It was time to reap in all the benefits. Hehehe! She was over the moon on that day. It felt special to her as it was her first time celebrating the festival. Her first experience altogether and Eric did all the justice by making his sister happy with all the precious princessy gifts.
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Eira lost her first tooth. She was so happy about it. Waited for days for her teeth to fall off as many of her friends were already into that phase. Btw, we do not want tooth fairies to take away our teeth. She has been storing them away so that one day when all her milk teeth are fallen, she will hide them somewhere away in a land so thag our generations to come might see how earlier people’s teeth would look like.
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Eric turned one during lockdown in October. It felt like this year just flew by and my boy grew up to be a toddler. We couldn’t have his paternal grandparents that day. None of our friends could join in as we were all staying home and staying safe. But we tried our best to make it all happy and memorable for Eric as well as Eira who did all the planning for the day. From the decor to food and his outfit, etc.
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So many incidents happened in this year that were disheartening and a year that none of us will be able to forget. Our future generations will hear of it as stories from us but I choose to remember the bright side that my kids saw. The milestones they reached, the memories they made with each other. The ups and downs they saw in and between themselves. The strength they have shown in overcoming everything that came in their path. Exploring their true capabilities and power!!
It’s the end of this year now and these little ones have hope that one day everything is going to be alright and they will be able to step out without their parents hovering over them without any fear. Hopefully 2021 is going to be good to all of us.
This blog post is part of a SpeakEasy Blogging Challenge with Dipikka and Ruchi #SpeakEasyWithRuchiNDips
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I wish and hope the same.. 2021 will bring lot of joy and happiness. Loved the way you have described your journey..lets be positive and think positive.
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Hoping 2021 is filled with making more such beautiful memories with your adorable kiddos.
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You have very well explained importance of positive vibes in the post. And we all will surely welcome happiness from all corners in the new year.
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Loved the way you had expressed beautiful sibling bond of your kids. Lots of love to both kids. And yes wishing same that new year brings new hope for all of us and we get back to our normal lives.
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Sibling bond is the best gift parents can give to a child. I am a mom to two under 4 and they are each others best friends. This post hit home.
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2020 was definitely an unexpected year but it brought all of us closer. Whether it be our relation within the family or outside, we all sailed in the same boat and understood each other well. We should take lessons from 2020 and see them with us forever.
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My first thought when I read your husband was out of India early this year was, “I hope he managed to come back in time!” So glad he did. My sister also had her son last year in November and like your son, his first year too was homebound.
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Our little ones have been our biggest stressbusters, those positive vibes bring a smile on our faces. Wishing you all the best in the upcoming year.
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2020 has given us truly unprecedented events however in this year we realized the real value of life, family as well as social responsibility. Good luck with 2021.
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The sibling bond is amazing, they bring a smile to your face even when nothing is going right. Loved reading how Eira & Eric were there for each other when nobody was around, they did have each other’s back. Such adorable pictures!
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One thing that 2020 brought closer are siblings. My daughter is 8 and her teeth haven’t fallen off as yet.
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It is always nice to get a glimpse of people’s lives and this post was particularly relatable and relevant! Here’s to a happy 2021!
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Hope this innocent wish comes true and we all step out as we used to do. Loved the cute pictures. May we all have a pandemic free new year
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I know this year has been full of surprises and memories . You have very well explained importance of positive vibes in the post.
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Lovely pictures that show the love between siblings. And, glad your husband was around you in the lockdown that would otherwise have been an worried time.
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I can so much relate to your post. I my lil one was born in 2019 and 2020 hit. As per his senses no other world exist and her sister came to her rescue.
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Cute and adorable kids . I really wish 2021 will start with a positive note and everything will be good .
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Such beautiful pictures! And the bond between the siblings is so adorable. May 2021 brings a lot of happiness and fortune for all.
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Sibling bond is the best! I really miss this part bring a single child! I definitely wish to have 2 kids so they can share the same bond like your both kids!
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These are some priceless photos of you little ones and hope that we all be better of in 2021.. Wishing you Happy New Year in advance..
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These pictures are so adorable. Birthday pictures of little ones made for a beautiful and memorable birthday party post .Being responsible with a smart party in covud times is the right way.
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I am sure that 2021 will bring more cherished moments. Loved the bond siblings are carrying, such a beautiful picture!!
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Awee I couldn’t see anything other than those innocent smiles. Your kids are adorable. God bless you.
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Hope 2021 would bring immense happiness and less worries. Fingers crossed. Btw your kids are adorable. My love to them
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Thanks Rakhi!
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Oh, how sweet! Eira is such a cute little big sister. I hope 2021 is even special for both Eira and Eric.
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Such an adorable post, I was reading and smiling from the heart… the warmth is directly reverberating from your post. Thank you for participating in #speakeasy blogging challenge with us.
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It has been fun to go through all these memories Dipika. Thank you for making me a part of this challenge.
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A new birth brings new beginnings for all. Your cheerful pictures made me smile and I wish 2021 is the start of many wonderful years to follow.
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Such great news Seema. Actually, when we observe closely we don’t need the whole world to make us happy but our little world of kids and husband are enough to make every day a special affair.
And yes, I was damn tired of trying new things at home since restaurants were closed!
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Dats true Geethica! It’s family that we need at the end of the day.
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Cute smiles and glad you were able to enjoy the company of family in these testing times. Hope 2021 brings more treats! 🙂
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what beautiful memories. thanks for sharing this, it brought a smile and thanks to my lips.
happy new year to you and your lovely family.
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