Two Potlucks and a Funeral

Another busy day. Busy is a little underrated. A roller coaster day would be more like it. While I enjoyed each moment and I am really pleased with how it all turned out I am still amazed how much work gets packed into one ordinary day.
Woke up early, got the kids ready, made the lunches and sent them off with Nasir. Went to work with my butter chicken. My dish for the Volunteer appreciation potluck. I reached work a little

On Losing my Father

I lost my Father on July 29th, 2011. It's been almost 4 months since his death and ever since his death, there hasn't been a single day that I  did not miss him. Every day in the Mommyhood, there have been some quiet moments, some moments of pain, some moments of lost thought and a few moments of guilt. Hidden somewhere within these quiet, painful, thoughtful and guilty moments are the moments of pride and joy, the good times that strengthened the father daughter relationship and one big lesson-life goes on. Life does go on, the memories however, stay.