My Nemesis - My Daughter

You know the feeling when your bladder is so full that you feel that it will actually physically burst? Well, I was having one of those episodes and was rushing to the bathroom. I was almost seated on the coveted iron throne when Yukta screamed "Mommmmmy!" at an alarmingly high decibel. And if you're a parent you will know what I did next. Spelling it out for the non-parent readers - I abandoned my performance in the Chamber of Secrets and rushed out. When I found her in the living room with my husband in pristine condition she just giggled and said, "I love you." I had a strong mind to alter that pristine condition but I composed myself and rushed back - winter was coming .

If you've been reading this blog you know that it was born during the COVID 19 lockdown. And like many of you, I have been (endlessly) working from home (endlessly). (Yes, I know the word "endlessly" appeared twice in the previous sentence and that is completely intentional.) I work for an Internet company that is very well known for it's cool culture, awesome interiors that include different types of play areas (think arcade games, bowling alley, snooker table, ping pong etc), and amazing food. We are also encouraged to bring guests to the office from time to time, and of course I have taken Yukta with me to office on several occasions. While my colleagues proactively volunteered for babysitting her while I worked, my office is actually very kid-friendly and Yukta can keep herself engaged (and fed) with minimal intervention from me. So it's no surprise that I actually miss going to office. And no, that is not a recent feeling for me which many of you are feeling ...