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May 07, 2009

Life in plastic, its fantastic...


So Ashu had a class party on 27th. Where she took a cake, showed her baby and age 1,2,3 photos to her friends, went around the sun 4 times,.. the usual routine. Then this Monday, Ashu and her best friend had a birthday party together in an indoor play park for their class friends. G's birthday is next week and her mom suggested we do a double party and I was all game. The kids had a blast and us moms did nt have to do anything other than show up. The dads paid. Win-win, huh? ;) Ashus first birthday where she actually showed interest in her gifts and went all ga-ga over them when we opened them later at home. Even though I have nt bought a barbie for her yet and the 2 barbies she got as gifts earlier, I hid them and gave them away to some other kids, this time I could nt bring myself to do it. She got a couple of barbies and my little ponies among other gifts. Poor girl did nt know it was called Barbie and told me, Look amma. this is princessaa. So I started calling the wretched doll Princessaa too. Until today that is. In the evening she came to me and asked,
"Can we please take the Barbie out of the box today, Amma?"
"Barbie? Who told you this is Barbie?"
"It says so in the box, Amma. Look this. B-A-R-B-I-E. Baarbee! "

What the...!

19 comments:

Sue said...

Aw come on! I was a major fan (still am) and it never did me any harm. Barbies are great fun if you are interested in clothes and teeny things.

Me said...

Just curious what did thatha paati present her this time?...I still remember the train present and your post which went..."what i wanted to present ashu is here because i have a big mouth"

B o o said...

Sue - I was a big fan too and my mom never bought me one and I swore I ll have a little daughter and buy her all the barbies in the world! Who knew I ll get not one but two lil girls? :D

Me - This time I kept my big mouth shut and she did nt get anything! ;)

Manchus said...

Ashu is a smart girl. She can read and let her Mommy know the right name. That is very sweet.

Wow! you did hide the Barbie..I have hidden them too. I think I shall unveil in a couple of years. But for now Barbie shall rest in peace :)

It is so much fun to have multiple B'day parties at least from a kid's perspective. I remember we had two one Star b'day and English B'day. Star B'day for Payasam, new dress and blessings. English B'day for cards,chocolate for school, new dress and gifts.

Pipette's Mimi said...

WOW!! Woww!! Ashu is a smart kid..And mean mommy you..for not telling her the real name :D
Pipette got 2 barbies for her birthday too..I have just kept them away..actually coz I dont want them to get spoiled :P

yaadayaada said...

Me, Boo lies.. She didn't keep her mouth shut this time as well. I got Ashu the remote control car that she wanted to give :-)

Diya said...

wow 2 barbies..I too love barbies and I didn't have one for me. Sweet gal Ashu.

Nithya Sriram said...

Wow.. that was cute !!!Btw, i have been reading your blog for almost six months ... its too good and i enjoy reading yours :)

Mama-mia said...

:D

they keep surprising us all the time, innit? and Ashu is maha-smart anyway! enjoy the barbie! soon there will be birthday party FOR barbie too! I had one! hehe!

cheers!

abha

Cee Kay said...

LOL @ Yaadayaada!

This is a smart girl, here! She figured mommy could do with some education :P

Praveen said...

LOL

DotThoughts said...

ROTFL. Kudos Boo! The girl can read at 4!!! Amzing :) Although, I MUST say I liked princessa so!

Me said...

LOL! Thottal Poo Malarum la vara vadivel comedy maadhri..I can see Boo saying kuduthen ana kudukala :)

Shobana said...

She is getting smarter Boo!

Noodlehead said...

lol!! i was barbie-maniac but got over it when i 12..thank god! BB's currently not into barbies, she got one as a gift and she hollers to keep it away everytime someone brings it close to her :D i kinda like this phase of hers!!

hey, will call you next week (when and time is good?). we gotta meet...we're off to india in july!

Minal said...

Ha ha - You asked for it - Now you just wait for the tantrums for Baribie accessories- I remember collecting dresses and jwellery.

RR said...

Hi Boo!
Have been following ur blog for more than a year.Love ur posts!Through them,I have cme to love u,Ashu and Antu as well.For the first time in 3 years,my daughter is going to spend 2 days and a night away from me.I know shes fine with her grandparents,but am feeling so miserable,even though she left just a n hr ago.Donno why I felt like sharing this with u..but I know u'll understand..boo hoo..

Sue Gir said...

and you wish she hadn't learnt to read this fast don't you?

Joseph said...

Barbies are the all time favourites for baby girls.. I wish all taata paties give the same gift to their grand children. how many barbies are there with the princess now?!

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