Blog Personality Type

ESFP - The Performers

The entertaining and friendly type. They are especially attuned to pleasure and beauty and like to fill their surroundings with soft fabrics, bright colors and sweet smells. They live in the present moment and don´t like to plan ahead - they are always in risk of exhausting themselves.

The enjoy work that makes them able to help other people in a concrete and visible way. They tend to avoid conflicts and rarely initiate confrontation - qualities that can make it hard for them in management positions.








I am really not sure whether this is true. My blog personality for Speak Out is different. I guess the writing style is different (?). But, seemed interesting enough to try once. Check out your blog personality type at Typealyzer

Kids and Computer Games

My husband and I had visited my neighbor's place. As with all parents, the topics revolved around children, school and play. My hubby pointed out that most children today are protected. They do not have a playground to play in, they sit in AC classrooms. My neighbor agreed and said that most children are hooked to TVs and computer games. She mentioned that she encouraged her children to read several books. She said these days children are so hooked to the TV and computer games. My attention was caught. I replied saying I think computer games are good for children. She said yes but I don't think she believed me. I don't blame her, most parents would not agree with me.

I really, really believe that computer games help children think, strategize, and even learn. It helps them analyze situations and gives them a lot of confidence. It encourages them to achieve something and not give up till they do. I grew up playing cricket, TT, hide and seek with my sis and cousin. I also grew up playing several computer games such as Prince of Persia, Alladin, Mario Brothers, Packman, Mortal Combat, Road Rash, Need for Speed, Wolfenstein, and so on. These were most single player games then (or we had just one joystick) but we stick played as a team. And, it was absolutely fun! :)

It is important for children to find the right balance between indoor and outdoor activities. Parents can help them find this balance. I am waiting for my son to grow up so that I get an excuse to play some games. :D Let it not be only about studies. Let them play!

Why Compare?

Saturdays and Sundays are half days for my maid. I get to spend quality time with my son on these days. Every evening, Vidur goes in his tricycle for a walk. This Saturday I took him for his evening walk. I met several of his friends on the way. It is a pleasure to watch him as he scans his environment for interesting things. He talks to people on the way.

My maid always mentions an old man who takes his grand daughter for a walk. Yesterday, I got to meet him. We chit chatted about the babies. Vidur and she are of the same age. He then told me that his granddaughter had not started standing without support and that everyone at home was anxious about this. I asked him whether she is standing holding onto to something and he said yes she is. I then consoled him saying don't worry she will do it soon. As she is pretty active, he should not worry. Each child is different.

This incident reminded me of several instances where mother/family members compare children of similar age. I remember when my son got teeth early, there were family member of other kids the same age telling me that teeth that come later are stronger. Really, do I have control over such things? Everything is compared. What tricks does your child do? How tall/heavy/fair is your child? Which doctor are you consulting? Are you sure she/he is good? Know what, my doctor is the best in the world. Seriously! Your child did this now, my kid did it ages ago. Puhlease! Why compare? Some kids do things early, while others take time. This does not mean that the kids who do things faster are going to be smarter than the ones who are slower.

Take pride in what your child does. It is special for you. For you, your child is the best and the smartest. Don't compare and doubt your child's learning curve. Also, please don't put down another child by proving that your child is smart.

New Tricks

Trick 1: Vidur used to vigorously shake his head indicating no. Now, he has learned the art of saying yes. So if you ask him 'Are you hungry?' He shakes his head confirming the same. If you ask him 'You want to be spanked?' He says yes to that too.

Trick 2: He, like most other kids, loves the fan. As soon as the fan is switched on, he lifts one hand, points up, and says 'an with a grin on his face.

Trick 3: His maternal grandfather has taught him to count. My father spreads his palm out and counts to five (one-two-three-four-five) and then says 'Now your turn'. And, guess what he actually spreads out his tiny little palm and his stabs his index finger and says 'aa-aa-aa'.

Trick 4: His maternal grandfather (yes, he has been very busy) has also taught him to spot the moon. When outside, my dad asks him, 'Where's the moon?' and Vidur point at the moon and he puker his lips as if he were saying 'moo'.

Trick 5: His maternal grandmother has taught him to stir food. Whenever he see anyone near the stove, he insists that he is lifted and allowed to stir at least once.

Trick 6: Vidur dances to any tune he hears. He loves those toys that make a lot of noise and play some tune. (gives me a headache sometimes)

Trick 7: He goes round and round whenever someone sings ringa ringa roses. My cousin would deliberately sing at a public place, Vidur's face would light up, he would grab hold of my fingers and start moving round. He would then look very expectantly at me and wonders 'why is moming not falling down. She acts pretty crazy at home. '

My baby is not deprived

When I left from India for Doha, I took one Nan 2 can, one Ceralac and one Nestum. Ceralac and Nestum were almost empty cans, but I was really looking forward to exploring baby food available in the Gulf. I visited FFC (Family Food Center) and rushed to the baby food counter. I was very excited to find baby rusks. I grabbed a box. I thought my baby should have had access to this when he started teething. Nestum is not avaliable in the Gulf. My guess is that Nestum is specially packaged for India.

Ceralac was available and the flavors that were available were wheat and dates and wheat and fruits. I was very disappointed with what was available. In India, some of the options available are wheat with honey, wheat with orange, wheat with apple and cherry, and so on. Nestum also has several options, rice with fruits, rice with spinach, rice with dal, and rice with vegetables.

Guess what happened with the baby rusk, Vidur chewed on it for a few minutes and then threw it away. My doggie ate it. I have left befind the box of baby rusks in Doha for my dog. So, I declare that my baby is not deprived. He has access to so much, much more here.