I am not much of a New Year celebration kind of woman; Pandey gatherings are boring in that sense. All of us fell asleep by 10 PM. If it were not for Anand, there would not have been anything going on.
Our New Year's Eve afternoon was spent with a family with a toddler. It was so much fun to have a baby at home; he kept all of us busy. I am glad the parents could take a little break.
For the last couple of years, Anand has been in charge of the New Year's Eve dinner. Simple meatball pasta, chips, salsa, and coke was on the menu. The whole family sat together without the TV and phones, laughing, talking, joking, planning for the coming year, and that was the biggest celebration.
New Year's morning was a big deal as we got a family picture; Anand agreed to be in it. On Monday morning, Anand had to work, and Ajey was running in Salem. Mr. Husband and I went to be with our firstborn. I did everything I wanted in my new year: a family pic, a drive with two Pandeys, coffee with Mr. Husband while Ajey was running, a quick meet with an activist mom, lunch at Ajey’s home, shopping with Mr. Husband, some TV, and then dinner with friends. New Year’s Day was the perfect snapshot of how I want my year to be :)
I wish you all happiness and health, time with friends and family, and some hugs and care for you. What is your mantra for this year?
A pochampalli Ikat , a repeat, thats what I want to do this year, No new saree shopping.
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