Something to Think About...

We spend the first twelve months of our children's
 lives teaching them to walk and talk and the next
 twelve telling them to sit down and shut up..

Yesterday as I was in the grocery store I saw a mother
 and her child.  Probably 4-6 years old. The kid was acting up,
and really putting on a "show" for anyone who would look.
Of course I was there and I was looking.  I could not
believe it. I have seen this behaviour before, but
still was as amazed at it all the same.

The kid was screaming bloody murder and the 
mother just stood there patiently.  Doing nothing 
just looking embarrassed and kinda lost. 

 I know kids are kids, and from time to time
 they have these tantrums, but I also believe that
 as parents one should be able to discipline their kid.

I thought this would just go on and on until who
 knows, but then all of a sudden the mother lets out 
a scream.  Just four words, "shut the **** up."

To say I was stunned at the use of the word would be
 an understatement, but I was more amazed that the kid 
just shut up.  It was like magic.  One moment he was 
screaming and the next he was as quiet as a mouse.
What a transformation.  You had to be there to believe it.

I'm not sure what happened, but boy if it were
 that simple to make others shut up then I would
 love to try it out.  I can't say I agreed with the mothers 
choice of words, but I have to say she got the desired
 effect. Hmmm...I'm an adult, maybe I can get 
some annoying people to shut up also...

Remember silence is golden. Have a nice day and
 please respect others and learn when to shut up!

It's very important in life to know when
to shut up.  You should not be afraid of silence...

~Nadiya~

Happy ~

America is often called a melting pot. Some countries are made

 of people who are almost all the same in terms of race, religion,

 and culture. Then there are places like the United States, 

where there are many different types of people...

Living in the United States of America is the absolute best.

  As far as I am concerned.  Many will disagree with me, but that'

s the beauty of being an American.  Freedom of expression.

That being said, yesterday 2 of my nieces took to the streets

 of Washington, D.C to protest, inn what's been called the

 "March for our Lives.'  Over half a million people attended.  

2 of course being Danielle and Reshma.  Reshma is a big 

time protester.  From little she was protesting.  As for Danielle,

her voice will be heard no matter what.  Needless to say,

 we are all extremely proud of them  Gosh we 

are proud of all the "kids" in the family.

Another family member made us proud this past week as well. 
 My cousin Tristan Mohabir appeared on Jeopardy on March 23rd, 
and yes, he was the big winner.  He will be appearing again on
 Monday.  So tune in everyone and let's cheer for Tristan!

Yesterday was beautiful and very relaxing.  Sniff is back to his
 "normal" self.  Getting in trouble, talking and running around
 all over the place.  Glad to see him like this again.

Arvid and I went out a little for a drive downtown and stopped 
for ice-cream at Kilwins.  It was actually his idea  A perfect 
spring day with temperatures in the 70's.  We love it. 

Sunday already.  The days are flying by.  This time next week we
 will be in Mexico.  Sipping Margaritas, Pina Coladas and for Arvid 
Modelos.  He is super excited and has been counting down the days
 until we leave for months now.  Arvid loves it in Mexico.  

Here is to a beautiful day ahead for all of us.  Remember life isn't 

perfect, but it has perfect moments.  Enjoy them.  Live them.

It's not how much we have, but how 

much we enjoy that makes happiness...

~Nadiya~