A short trip to Manor....

It was our toddlers post birthday celebrations and we landed up at Manor...Yeah Manor..a beautiful town located in the banks of Vaitarna river.

Only a Mumbaikar knows how important is it to have a serene lush greenery view when you lead a life here...It was such a relaxing weekend..We packed our bags and took a direct train from Borivilii to get down at Palghar ( our short trips always comprises of a local train and its airways for a relatively long journey as my tiny tot has motion sickness so road isn't a good option for us.

Though we badly wanted to be at a hill station like Lonavala experiencing monsoon but thanks to siddhu..we landed at Manor.

Before the journey started, i was told by my husband that we would be staying at a pure veg resort and yes, i was taken aback...why on earth will someone go on a weekend trip and eat ' ghaas - phooss ' but as always i never question is analyzing abilities...courtesy his desk researching abilities.He ensures that be it everything from journey to stay to other factors are well taken care so that we ( specially our prince ) has no problems.

The resort- Silent Hill ' is right on the Mumbai- Ahmedabad highway.This property is on 60+ acers land with good manicured gardens, landscapes.I give full marks to the view..most of their rooms have an awesome view..imagine getting up with a view of a flowing river..aha..thats the best part.

Its a beautiful option if you have kids along ..there are quite a few rides...a equally beautiful garden and lots of open space...and of course a decent water park ( please dont compare it with a water kingdom / suraj waterpark )..its a small yet exciting place with multiple water rides...Siddhanth thouroughly enjoyed hours at the swimming pool and the rain dance...thats one thing is definitely the value for the buck.

I was a bit dissapointed with the quality of the food served..though the options were there..it was a multi cuisine buffet options but overall it was a let down.

Food has always been the most exciting part of our trips but this time it was a sure shot let down.

Hospitality was a bit laid back...though the staff was quite cordial but i somehow thought it could have been a little more prompt.

I  don't think we might want to go back to the resort again...but yeah, the day charges at the waterpark sounds a good option for a second chance.

Siddhanth had a great time but yes, we realized that he missed riding on a horse and a camel safari which he truly enjoyed in his last trips to mysore, coorg and daman.

Nothing much to talk about..but yeah one must try this resort once..maybe just for the stay and the view.

Siddhanth is a 2 year old !!!

Just a few weeks back my sweet little boy turned 2 !! 

I have noticed some real changes in my toddler's personality and demeanor. While some things are definitely annoying, all have been a welcomed addition to my child's awesomeness..Aww...i just love his new emerged personality..though i been complaining about it but the lad has become strong !  Strong in terms of his demands.

His 2nd birthday was again a family affair..yeah but this time it was a close knit family affair. both his grannies- nani & dadi were there to bless him along with his uncle aunt n his Aditya Bhaiya..His mama was missing since he didnt get a leave and mami who is expecting could not travel..Nevertheless, they both called, wished and blessed him.

Its a full packed day and siddhanth as always entertained the guests with his new antics he learnt over the weeks.

There was a cake cutting..and a feast ( prepared by his dad n mom together ) followed by gifts showered on him. Highlight of the day was wen the tiny tot fell down and kissed the feet of both his grannies..i could see how emotional they had become...yeah though this was instructed to him the same day morning..my little cutiepie remembered without being reminded...Aww.. love him for being mature of his age.  

He is growing..He is learning..he is learning fast..his vocabulary is developing on a daily basis..its a cute mix of Hindi , Malayalam, English and Marathi.

What defines him today is what i called ' Dadagiri ' ...always up to some tactics...he wants it his way and i have a tough time balancing both these men's in my life who are equally adamant.Siddhu and his acha have a special bonding which is hard to describe..they fight..they pamper each other..they kiss and they again fight !!
Siddhu continues his saturdays and sundays morning walk n privy time with his dad.


His obsession with animals continue..specially the elephant, dogs, cats..He continued to be bothered abt their whereabouts, what they eat, whether they go to school etc....he never forgets to remind me that his left over tiffin needs to be given to Raju ( the dog who is regular at our building premises ) ..i know his name courtsey Siddhanth.

Its been almost 5 months and he still talks about the Daman trip where, he got to sit on a Camel and Horse.

He has been doing a lot of new stunts with his favourite footbal which he continues playing for almost a year now..seems like he is gonna be a solid football player.

He reamins a Mommas boy...I am so thankful that as he gets older, he is still a momma's boy. In fact, even more so! He wants more cuddles lately, stays a little more closer to me, and always makes sure I am around him and watching him. And the best, best, best part of it, he comes to me and gives me unsolicited hugs, kisses, cuddles all the time....I feel blessed ! Thank you God !

Hope my tiny tot stay happy and healthy !