Amara
Shanta delivered a healthy baby girl in Nov 2016 in Bangalore, India. Amara is our second daughter, and sister to Laaija Oinam. As expected she ha...
Why Physical Books Matter
I used to have racks of books, I like them and I like reading them — a lot. When I was younger, except for the sports section, I used to read the w...
Avatar - Laaija's first movie experience
Avatar is a science fiction epic film written and directed by James Cameron and starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michell...
Why Physical Books Matter
I used to have racks of books, I like them and I like reading them — a lot. When I was younger, except for the sports section, I used to read the w...
The PeppaEffect - British in the House
I was not always comfortable that my first daughter speaks with a British Accent at an early age. It is much better now and is more neutral. It al...
Princess Day - Laaija
Princess Day - Laaija Inspired by a story on the Internet, I decided to have a Princess day for my daughter - Laaija. Princess Day — a day she ca...
When should I start selling Stickers
The recent cut on Laaija’s toy quota have sent her over the edge and every opportunity she gets is on how to get more money sanctioned for her toys...
We all got COVID
Amara, Laaija, and Shanta went to Manipur for the Summer break in early April. The COVID Pandemic Second Wave was weaning down in all major cities ...
Oinam in 2020
It started as just another normal year, with a tint of worry about the new of the emergence of COVID-19. Like everyone else, we heard and read of t...
Amara skipped a School-Year
We got Amara admitted to her sister’s school. She was excited and looking forward to it. However, the Pandemic ruined everything. As it worsened, w...
We all got COVID
Amara, Laaija, and Shanta went to Manipur for the Summer break in early April. The COVID Pandemic Second Wave was weaning down in all major cities ...
Oinam in 2020
It started as just another normal year, with a tint of worry about the new of the emergence of COVID-19. Like everyone else, we heard and read of t...
Amara skipped a School-Year
We got Amara admitted to her sister’s school. She was excited and looking forward to it. However, the Pandemic ruined everything. As it worsened, w...
Third Culture Kids
Third culture kids (TCK) or third culture individuals (TCI) are people who were raised in a culture other than their parents’ or the culture of the...
Laaija
Laaija was born, about 2 weeks early, in Dec 2008 at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur (INDIA). She weigh just about 2.9K...
I just wanted to be pretty
We all went to see Dabang, a Salman Khan movie and was good laugh, nice entertainment. Laaija watched the movie from start to finish, enjoying ever...
Goa in the Monsoon
Like most of us Indians, our family decided to go to Goa during the monsoon (off-season for the usual tourists). The bad part — we decided to drive...
The PeppaEffect - British in the House
I was not always comfortable that my first daughter speaks with a British Accent at an early age. It is much better now and is more neutral. It al...
Lipstick
‘Mom does it, she looks pretty.’ ‘Sister did it, and she looks pretty too.’ So, here I go - Lipstick.
I just wanted to be pretty
We all went to see Dabang, a Salman Khan movie and was good laugh, nice entertainment. Laaija watched the movie from start to finish, enjoying ever...
Iron Baby
Laaija’s latest fixation is the Iron Baby. While trying to appease her while her mother went shopping nearby, I decided to show her some videos on ...
Laaija April-Fooled Us
Laaija had her first April fool prank on us, unintentionally, but in a very polished way. Around 12:30am-ish today, Laaija seem to have twisted her...
I’ve a date; in Roblox
I sneaked out a bit early to have my sip of the local tea by the road-side and stood by the School Bus stop waiting for Laaija. She comes back and,...
Third Culture Kids
Third culture kids (TCK) or third culture individuals (TCI) are people who were raised in a culture other than their parents’ or the culture of the...
Goa in the Monsoon
Like most of us Indians, our family decided to go to Goa during the monsoon (off-season for the usual tourists). The bad part — we decided to drive...
Imphal Peace Museum
The Imphal Peace Museum (photos) is a World War II museum at the foothills of the Red Hills (Maibam Lokpa Ching) in Manipur, India. It is a living ...
Imphal Peace Museum
The Imphal Peace Museum (photos) is a World War II museum at the foothills of the Red Hills (Maibam Lokpa Ching) in Manipur, India. It is a living ...
Yes, I do love Pizza, but I ain’t marrying it
Yesterday, Daughter and I made a quick-stop at the Smoor, Indiranagar to grab coffee and ice-cream. She decided to get a Pizza to-go. Here is the c...
Why Physical Books Matter
I used to have racks of books, I like them and I like reading them — a lot. When I was younger, except for the sports section, I used to read the w...
Lipstick
‘Mom does it, she looks pretty.’ ‘Sister did it, and she looks pretty too.’ So, here I go - Lipstick.
I just wanted to be pretty
We all went to see Dabang, a Salman Khan movie and was good laugh, nice entertainment. Laaija watched the movie from start to finish, enjoying ever...
Liquidated Love
With the arrival of her little sister, Amara, Laaija’s apprehension heightened for the lack of attention from her mother. She is happy with the new...
Signs that your child loves you
Signs that your child loves you; Your newborn stares into your eyes — she’s actually working hard to memorize your face. She doesn’t understand...
Oinam in 2019
Amara started 2019 with her hair fully-grown and intact. She wants to make-up, tries the lipstick, and believes she can be like her elder sister, a...
Imphal Peace Museum
The Imphal Peace Museum (photos) is a World War II museum at the foothills of the Red Hills (Maibam Lokpa Ching) in Manipur, India. It is a living ...
Laaija
Laaija was born, about 2 weeks early, in Dec 2008 at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur (INDIA). She weigh just about 2.9K...
When should I start selling Stickers
The recent cut on Laaija’s toy quota have sent her over the edge and every opportunity she gets is on how to get more money sanctioned for her toys...
Conversing with my Daughter about Money
Yesterday, I went out for an evening coffee/snack with my daughter. On our way back home, she asked me if we can window-shop at the toy store. She ...
Liquidated Love
With the arrival of her little sister, Amara, Laaija’s apprehension heightened for the lack of attention from her mother. She is happy with the new...
Avatar - Laaija's first movie experience
Avatar is a science fiction epic film written and directed by James Cameron and starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michell...
Imphal Peace Museum
The Imphal Peace Museum (photos) is a World War II museum at the foothills of the Red Hills (Maibam Lokpa Ching) in Manipur, India. It is a living ...
Imphal Peace Museum
The Imphal Peace Museum (photos) is a World War II museum at the foothills of the Red Hills (Maibam Lokpa Ching) in Manipur, India. It is a living ...
The PeppaEffect - British in the House
I was not always comfortable that my first daughter speaks with a British Accent at an early age. It is much better now and is more neutral. It al...
Yes, I do love Pizza, but I ain’t marrying it
Yesterday, Daughter and I made a quick-stop at the Smoor, Indiranagar to grab coffee and ice-cream. She decided to get a Pizza to-go. Here is the c...
Princess Day - Laaija
Princess Day - Laaija Inspired by a story on the Internet, I decided to have a Princess day for my daughter - Laaija. Princess Day — a day she ca...
10 years and now she is a ‘Rebel’
She was the cutest and the best thing that happened to me 10 years ago. She changed everything in my life — from the way I drive to the way I treat...
Oinam in 2022
This year was lackluster. The world is slowly coming out of the COVID lockdowns and confinements. We ventured out into public places for the first ...
Oinam in 2021
The COVID Pandemic was supposedly getting better but hopes were shattered and the waves started. We started the new year with a gathering of a smal...
Oinam in 2019
Amara started 2019 with her hair fully-grown and intact. She wants to make-up, tries the lipstick, and believes she can be like her elder sister, a...
I’ve a date; in Roblox
I sneaked out a bit early to have my sip of the local tea by the road-side and stood by the School Bus stop waiting for Laaija. She comes back and,...
Oinam in 2020
It started as just another normal year, with a tint of worry about the new of the emergence of COVID-19. Like everyone else, we heard and read of t...
Amara skipped a School-Year
We got Amara admitted to her sister’s school. She was excited and looking forward to it. However, the Pandemic ruined everything. As it worsened, w...
I’ve a date; in Roblox
I sneaked out a bit early to have my sip of the local tea by the road-side and stood by the School Bus stop waiting for Laaija. She comes back and,...
A Toddler’s Night Terror
Laaija is a sound sleeper and she can sleep very well even under very noisy environment. If she’s sleeping, she’s sleeping. However, once in a whil...
First day of School - Roots to Wings
Today was the the first day for Laaija. She was more than eager to go to School - Roots to Wings - loves the fancy play-things around. The Swing w...
When should I start selling Stickers
The recent cut on Laaija’s toy quota have sent her over the edge and every opportunity she gets is on how to get more money sanctioned for her toys...
Conversing with my Daughter about Money
Yesterday, I went out for an evening coffee/snack with my daughter. On our way back home, she asked me if we can window-shop at the toy store. She ...
Listen to your Kid’s Small ‘Big’ Things
Since the past few weeks, my daughter have a routine when she gets back from school — to let her come in on her own and no-one waiting for her at t...
Technology and the depletion of real grit and raw intelligence
Yesterday, my elder 8-year old daughter lost something. Her mom asked her to search around the house to find it. She asked me for help. Fresh off ...
Oinam in 2019
Amara started 2019 with her hair fully-grown and intact. She wants to make-up, tries the lipstick, and believes she can be like her elder sister, a...
Oinam in 2020
It started as just another normal year, with a tint of worry about the new of the emergence of COVID-19. Like everyone else, we heard and read of t...
Oinam in 2019
Amara started 2019 with her hair fully-grown and intact. She wants to make-up, tries the lipstick, and believes she can be like her elder sister, a...
Goa in the Monsoon
Like most of us Indians, our family decided to go to Goa during the monsoon (off-season for the usual tourists). The bad part — we decided to drive...
The PeppaEffect - British in the House
I was not always comfortable that my first daughter speaks with a British Accent at an early age. It is much better now and is more neutral. It al...
A New Perspective For Moms
There’s a lot of pressure being a parent. We want to raise our children the right way, but there is no definitive handbook for every difficult situ...
Iron Baby
Laaija’s latest fixation is the Iron Baby. While trying to appease her while her mother went shopping nearby, I decided to show her some videos on ...
Imphal Peace Museum
The Imphal Peace Museum (photos) is a World War II museum at the foothills of the Red Hills (Maibam Lokpa Ching) in Manipur, India. It is a living ...
Oinam in 2022
This year was lackluster. The world is slowly coming out of the COVID lockdowns and confinements. We ventured out into public places for the first ...
Oinam in 2021
The COVID Pandemic was supposedly getting better but hopes were shattered and the waves started. We started the new year with a gathering of a smal...
Oinam in 2019
Amara started 2019 with her hair fully-grown and intact. She wants to make-up, tries the lipstick, and believes she can be like her elder sister, a...