Memories
The fall from learning to bike, paati's gentle teachings, thaatha's beard that tickles when being kissed (and his unswerving support), Appa's Hero-Honda (and the side carrier full of treats while he returns from work), amma's unfaltering mommy responsibilities (in spite of the 8-5 job), nagging.. yet on-her-side sister when needed, first puppy, first stage performance, first best friend, first "first rank", first crush (and many more), love that makes you cry, unending phone calls (long phone bills and caller ID installations), unswerving faith in oneself, life abroad, learning more than a degree, cooking obsession, first real pay check, tale of best friend to husband, fill in the gaps :), four legged Jill, most beautiful baby bump, "A" baby changing lives, sleep becoming a luxury, son's first smile, determining the real meaning of being busy, 17.5 months of proud nursing, scary thermometers (and ER), hearing your son say "amma", se