Sharma Family Journal

Today I overheard mom talking to “Mamama” (granny). She was telling that she doesn’t need to worry about me much when we go out. I always stay close to her. Well mom, that is not going to be true anymore.

We went to Great Mall in Milpitas for shopping. I was pretty excited because I like this mall. It has a carousel, arcade, toy train, etc. We were walking in the mall when my dad stepped into a salon at a corner to buy shampoos. My mom and I were waiting outside. I started watching a woman getting haircut. That was very interesting. I guess my mom was uncomfortable standing along with me, so she moved ahead and kept calling me. I didn’t hear her. When I turned I couldn’t find her. I turned around and ran looking for her. Maybe she went back to food court. Maybe they are in Burlington Coat Factory. I kept going and I couldn’t find them. Well, here I was a lost kid in this great mall. I started crying. An Indian couple found me and consoled me. I guess they informed the security guards. In about 10 minutes, my parents came. Phew, I was very relieved. So was my parents. On our way back, I heard my mom saying that she need to use that leash she bought from Babies 'r us. Good luck with that mom!

I went to Tahoe and Reno with my parents and friends. I enjoyed playing on the beach. We went on a speed boat ride. I was feeling scared because of all the water splashing. In Reno I hated the Casino. I threw a big tantrum when we went to Grand Buffet in Reno Hilton. I wanted to just play in the Arcade or be pushed around in a stroller. I didn’t eat much as they did not have curd rice. On the last day I wanted to go for GoKarting with my mom but I did not qualify age limit. Once we got home I was much happier. I played with my friends Akash, Shirley and Amogh.

Few months back my neighbours James and Jane got a Buzz Light Year toy for me from disneyland. I didn’t play with that toy much because I didn't know who Buzz was. Couple of months passed away with my new Buzz toy just lying around. Then one day my mom got Toy Story 2 DVD from a friend. I watched for the first time Buzz Light Year in action. Since then I got hooked onto Buzz Light Year. I watched that movie like 50-60 times and still wanted more. I would wake up in the middle of night, shouting “Buzz” and “downstairs”. (This means take me downstairs, I want to watch Toy story). I would throw big tantrums if my mom did not put “Buzz” movie. She would try to make me watch “Wiggles” or take me out to park, but I loved Buzz and I just want to watch the same movie all the time. Then we went to Reno for couple of days. Since we came back my mom hasn't put “Buzz” movie. I do miss it but I also realized I am missing all the fun in the park. Now I go to park everyday with my mom.