V is for ...

12.12.12 I just wanted to write it once. :)

What's in a name? A lot I tell you . It may not be so for a rose but us humans it matters. I was named
Sirisha and given a middle name Satya after my grandma. I love it so far. But in South India, the name format is <Last Name><Middle Name><First Name> the initials of which turn out to be ASS for me :| Imagine going through High School with that!

So the only major thought process that I had with my daughter was that her initials shouldn't mean anything. According to Hindu Traditions and Dates, it was suggested that she be named with the letter 'V'. It would be auspicious for her. I dont mostly believe but I didn't really object to it as her initials would turn out to be VAD and atleast in English it didn't mean anything.

First I thought of Vanya.  Now this wasn't inspired from Vanya Mishra ,the Miss India,2012.  The name had an universal appeal. It had meanings in Sanskrit,Greek and Russian.

But it wasn't very popular amongst my in-laws for reasons I don't want to get into. Sigh!

So then came a lot of names like Vanhi,Varnika Vipra and Viti. Somehow I looked at my baby and she didnt look like a Vanhi,Varnika Vipra or a Viti.

So I skipped the Indian baby names and went to a global site. I came up with Vera (meaning Truth) and Vevina ( sweet little lady). I looked at the litte girl and called out both names and she responded to Vevina :)

So there we have it. My girls name is Vevina. Vevina means a sweet lady in Latin,Irish and Hebrew. It is of gaelic origin.

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U is for Umbrella

Umbrella by Rihanna and Jay-Z

This is my favorite Pop/RB song or lets say one of my favorite song. It hasn't left my playlists since it was released.
 I especially like the Ella Ella hook in the song.


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T is for Throat Infection and TerribleTwos

 T for me is for the double whammy that has hit me.. Throat Infection which has almost rendered me speechless and a toddler in Terrible Twos who doesnt stop getting into trouble.

T is for Tiring is what I feel Today! Still the Toddler has no way of understanding what mommy is feeling. So she is her usual self and that is a lot to handle.

T is for Television which I thought will help me distracting the Toddler. But the toddler doesn't see T.V that much , so after 10 minutes its back to 'Mommy Lets Do Something'

T is for Temperature which I have got. Not a good sign as I have a whole big day to go before daddy gets home.

This quote is So true currently :
"A two-year old is kind of like having a blender, but you don't have a top for it.”-Jerry Seinfield

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S for sparkling sparklers

I am still in the sparklers mood this Wednesday as it is the season this whole month for us :)

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R is for Rejoicing Festival Times

Oops I am a day late as it is Festival time in India and I was so much into the festivities that I was,well, not aware of my days.

Deepavali is a major festival in India. It is the festival of lights and Firecrackers and Food. Here's a glimpse of the festival.

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Q is for Queen of my heart! ABC Wednesday

Thats her!

Picture is by Rareandraring , ny husband the photographer and the daddy dearest.

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