A New Beginning: Super Bowl weekend

Written on Feb 7th Sunday

In our household we have no control over emotional overload. May be we dont need much to be happy and never know what makes things worse. Anand has those challenges and even knowing that I find it difficult to cope with it. I on the other hand can over react too. Ashish is stuck with the balancing act most of the time. No wonder he is a darling dad.

This Friday was one of those days, Anand missed an important meeting and thing gone downhill in no time. We are trying to teach him to use online/ electronic calendar and it makes him angry every time. when asked about it, he just went into defensive mode and there was nothing we could do.

He needed some time to sleep on it and we could talk about it before dinner.

Saturday was off to a good start. He agreed for a family pic and that was really big deal. I know i cannot stretch much so was happy with whatever I got.

Somehow things were in place for Pandey men. I on the other hand was a restless soul thinking about impact of that missing meeting. I did what was needed, Draped a saree and drove to a nearby Pond with my Tea. Lucky for me Franklin was warm and sunny. Jagjit Singh, calm, tea and water - all I needed was those 20 mins away from everyone else. I finally could write something about Jagjit Singh for his Bday.

Today was Super Bowl Sunday, One of the most watched sporting event in United states,

In a long time my household is not buzzing with patriots buzz. Anand and Ashish sure are ready for Super Bowl but we all know its not the same as Patriots are not playing. But Brady is there so offcourse their evening is going to be fun.

Ajey and I are other boring people who could care less for sports. Its a special Sunday for new ads and few glances at screen here and there and some drinks and food - that is Super Bowl Sunday for me.

This morning began as usual with news and our governor Charlie Baker was there to send off 76 health care workers from all six New England states, flying from Boston to Tampa on one of the Patriots planes. It was a moving and very empowering moment. People who risked their lives to save many more - every day for almost one year now. day by day everyday.

The amazing leaders of our state - Governor Chrlie baker and Mayor Marty Walsh has shown what compassion and empathy really is.

My Sunday is made and Patriots you are already a winner in my heart.

I am thankful to have many of those selfless people in my life. My friends you know who you are, please know you are my pride.

The plans were made so this morning Pandey boys started their busy Sunday. Upama, Sandwiches , beacon, meat, potatoes and onion rings and chilli. we live on a ranch so all 3 of them went downstairs to enjoy their day after lunch watching everything about game since then. I was a happy woman, having the whole house to myself. Got dressed to join a virtual celebration of Maestro’s bday. cleaned and just enjoyed my time alone upstairs.

PS- I couldnt post this for few days. so decided to do it today and thought you should know Team Brady won the Super Bowl.

Calm after the storm. The Friday evening was so messy but Saturday bought the sun and smile. Happens so often in our household and still stirs something inside me everytime.

The basement and the Pandey men. They went downstairs after lunch.Ajey right there playing his game while other two watching the game. I had to be very discrete while taking picture. but you can see a glimpse of Anand, his box of chips and salsa. I was busy upstairs with cleaning and Jagjit Singh. Dont remember when did I get the house to myself for this long in last 11 months :)