Modern Motherhood & Parenting in 21st Century: Journal with Small Beautiful Moments

My son Rudrakksh amazes us everyday with his words and actions! This journal captures those beautiful moments.

Feb 2026 (he’s two years old)

9 Feb

Our neighbour toddler came home and I’m glad Rudrakksh didn’t snatch any of his toys from her. She happily stayed at our home for 30 mins exploring 3-4 toys. He kept saying “Diya paapa” :)

8 Feb

Took Rudrakksh to park. Just watching him play swing and slide gives me joy. Also, I make sure he gives space for other children to play first, without being cranky. I believe patience and kindness needs to taught since childhood :)

7 Feb

Everyday he plays with water in morning with 3 coffee mugs, one strainer and dry/fallen leaves in the balcony. He plays solo, silently, with full concentration for about 15 mins. I enjoy watching his calm, self-invented play :)

6 Feb

Today, Praveen & I were doing a heated argument which made Rudrakksh cry. 2 hours later, I said sorry to Rudrakksh & asked him “if he felt bad?”

He said “yes”

I was shocked and thought he’s simply saying yes.

I asked him “did you feel happy?”

He didn’t answer.

Then I asked: Did you feel sad or happy?

He replied “I felt sad”

I said sorry again..

His words, his reactions truly amazes me everyday :)

5 Feb

I was giving bath to my son. I was sad over something because of which I was crying. Initially he thought I’m doing a prank and he was laughing. But when he realised I was really crying — He also immediately started crying loudly and said “Let’s go out”…

He stopped crying only after I stopped crying and sang a song for him, proving that I was okay. I’m truly amazed by response of a 2-year old human. :)

3 Feb

When there was a loud argument in the house, he starts crying and he said “Amma, let’s go to terrace” :)

2 Feb

When we said “Fruit is cold,” let’s eat later. Rudrakksh said, “Jiji ge haakana” (put it in water to normalise the temperature).

It reminded me how children don’t complain; they instinctively look for solutions.

Adults, we overthink. Children simply adapt. :)