20-11-19
Dear doddamma,
We are having a busy and fun filled time with our grand children. Out grandson is Advaith, he is five. Our granddaughter, Kavya, is one. I was telling my friend it is as if there is no time to breathe too. Kavya, took a few days to get used to us. She wanted her mother to be in front of her at all times. But now it is not so. She is happy to be with us. She has started walking a few steps. We all get so excited when we see her getting up without any support and take a few steps forward. It is interesting that as we grow older we find it difficult to get up without support.
We take so many things for granted. A few months ago I realised this when my elder brother asked me if I could get up without taking support. Initially, I could not do so. But now I can and feel it is such an achievement. Back to childhood !! I am taking a lot of photos and videos. My mother is enjoying the children. Advaith loves to tease her and both enjoy removing our sticker bindis.
Last week was also special because my cousins came to stay for a day with us. They came to attend a wedding. I send them photos and videos of the grand children. On the 13th my doddamma and doddappa’s son and daughter-in-law stayed the night. On the 15th, their daughter and son-in-law stayed the night with us. We had a great time together and they enjoyed the company of the children. We are all grandparents now 😊.
On the 17th evening we all went to the beach. Amma and I sat on one of the concrete benches near the beach. Others went to near the water. Advaith played a lot and Kavya enjoyed the feel of the waves on her feet.
Yesterday morning my husband went to be with his father. He left early in the morning. Advaith missed him and was happy to see his grandfather today morning.
Aravinda’s German certificate course is over. Evening we all will go for a walk. Otherwise, he was busy every evening.
We are all fine here. It is now 3 in the afternoon. Kavya has just got up from her afternoon nap. I will make a does for her. Later we will get some fruits.
With lots of love,
Lakshmi
Letter from home -33 (Slice of Life,)
Mukhamani 
Lovely reunion. Have a good time with the youngsters.
SAN
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Some lovely photos, especially the one of your mother having fun
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I had to smile. Kathy and I both agree that getting down is easy. Getting back up, though, is a different story. I can’t think of anything that brings more joy than spending time with family.
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My Physio, Charlotte, told me that for getting up without support the thing to remember is “Nose over toes” or as she put it, “Nosies over toesies”. That alters your centre of gravity and makes getting up a lot easier.
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Thank you.
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Not being able to get up is what got me to our gym for exercise. I love the pictures of the kids. One thing no one told me is that grandchildren grow up much faster than our kids did. It seems like yesterday that my 11 year old and 9 year old were learning to walk. Treasure every minute.
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