At this moment, I have about twenty blog posts in draft form all because I have no time to write. Or rather, no time to write profoundly about the various projects and ideas running through my brain. I’ll definitely finishtomorrow – my famous last words every night since January.
I am finally making peace with the fact that I’ll never successfully dig myself out of that writer’s hole.
So instead of words, I present to you – pictures. A massive photo dump of the eating, cooking, lounging, playing, celebrating, creating, and living in 2022 so far. Highlights include my 40th birthday, Ari’s 1st birthday, and the general excitement that comes with living with four of the world’s best kids and hubs.
Hope you have been well too. = )
Dev’s handwritten note. I need more of these in my life.“Hey kids, can you take a picture of me and daddy please?” – On the occasion of my 40th birthday. Birthday Lunch at Umstead HotelWhen friends bring you Champagne at 10:00am to celebrate your birthday – (Thanks Sara!)Birthday Lunch at Umstead HotelBirthday Lunch at Umstead HotelH-Mart find. baby bok choy – Say that three times fast. Crawling baby + new art by the kids (universe) and me (plants)Dinner! Baby’s Red Balloon … Part 1Baby’s Red Balloon … Part 2Baby’s Red Balloon – Part 3Baby’s Red Balloon … Part 4Baby’s Red Balloon … Part 5Like watching paint dry.accidental patternstiny spaces for tiny humanshelperIsn’t she though!?? = )Fresh Eyes! Great Grandma SqueezeGreat Grandma SqueezeArt work by Arjun, Part 1Artwork by Arjun, Part 2Artwork by Arjun, Part 3Green BindiWake up call from baby.Pizza Night with four kids and one adult (!!)Learning first hand that Pizza Night with four kids and one adult is fun. guilty snack – Kettle Cooked Potato chips and sour creamStill life with cauliflowerShopping at World Market with AjayAri playing with wine corksAri playing with toilet paper.Painting over kids doodles and making new artwork for our family room.Grandma Ila and baby + cakeflickering candle – that doesn’t smell but is supposed to.Giant down pillows – purchased at the magical price of $5 each – (yes, tell me about it).Baby in a potBaby in a pot – Part 2The kid who just doesn’t understand how to dress for the weather – crocs in snowthat one snowfall for the year that requires all the winter gear. Not everyone likes the snow. I am currently obsessed with baking bread! Snacking on boiled peanuts while working is not a good idea even though they are delicious (the keyboard clean-up is not worth the trouble).Baby turns 1! Happy Birthday to Ari.Birthday macaroon Ari turns one.Happy Birthday Ari– That expression on Moose a.k.a Ajay – my comedian. My forever babyAsha My booPuzzles with great grandmaFinding inspiration at the NCMA
Chika Gujarathi is a freelance writer, author of the "Hello Namaste!" Bilingual board book series for children, and a self professed "Creative Doer". Her work has appeared in national and local publications on topics including lifestyle, travel, books, art, and motherhood! She lives in Raleigh, NC with her husband and four children.
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