We were having breakfast while discussing a new number chart I had put up on her room.

Her: I am going to go see the chart and come

Me: Please eat a spoonful before you go take a look

She faithfully gulps down before running to her room. This routine continued for a bit and then

Her: Mommy, I cannot concentrate with food in my mouth when I see the chart

WTH! When did she learn words like concentrate and how can she put it in a sentence like this?

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While returning from school, we got pulled over by a cop. Australia has a random license and breath analyzer test policy and we got lucky. Perched on her car seat, kuttyma watched in fascination as the cop checked my driving license and explained the breath analyzer test.

Her: What are you doing mommy?

Me: The cop is testing me kanna. Remember “big people drinks”? we cannot drink them and drive.

Her: Yeah I know “big people drinks”. You cannot drink and drive them mommy. (pause. The wheels on my mind are turning wondering how she knew about drinking and driving) I can also not drink  juice or milk while going in car. It will spill and be sticky. That is why you cannot drink your drink while driving

Phew! I did try to explain about intoxication and I do not think she got it just yet.

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I am on a mission to explain some traditions and rituals I grew up with to my daughter. It started with Ayutha Pooja and Goddess Saraswati. I was showing her pictures on the internet and explaining how she was seated on a white lotus. Her first question derailed my plans

“Does Saraswati sleep on the lotus mommy?”

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