I started this blog more than 8 years ago. I had just then returned back from Belgium and was typing the same reply to “what’s up man?” The blog post appeared then were my answers to that oft asked question.

Those questions tapered off, quicker than I thought. I continued to capture the mundane and the enthusiastic days. Readers varied and almost stopped. All who read became busy with their own kids and life.

Because of the limited to non-existent readers, this serves as a journal or diary so to speak.

Of late I have captured joys, dilemmas and frustrations of parenting. I am doing so to give to Piyo & Jerry, what I myself don’t have.

The parenting agony that my parents went through is unknown to me. In fact I was indifferent to the pain of parenting that they would’ve endured until I got my own kids. I am sure they would’ve debated about school, vacations & all other aspects. But I am not aware of those.

I hope when I look back after 10 years or 20 years, this will serve me and kids. When I face a challenge, it will encourage me with the path I have already crossed; and for kids, the path laid to them by their parents & extended family.

Joy & I lived for most of our childhood in the same house. But that is not going to be the case for Piyo & Jerry. Hopefully these narrations will help them relate to their childhood.