I can’t share this post without explaining a bit about my family first. If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know that my family consists of my parents, my older sister (Ruchika), and myself.

But if you know me even a little bit outside of this blog, you would know that that’s not entirely true. My family is actually humongous.

And that is only my mom’s side.

My mom has two sisters. Together, the 3 sisters have 7 kids. So, for my whole life, I’ve had 6 siblings. There has never been a distinction between cousin and sibling.

From 7, we grew to 9 after Tarun Bhaiya (Bhaiya = older brother) was married to Divya Bhabhi (Bhabhi = Sister-in-Law) and Bhavna Didi (Didi = older sister) married Anjit Jijaji (Jijaji = brother-in-law. JEEJ FOR SHORT!). 

And despite the fact that we are sprawled out all over the country, we remain close. We are constantly in contact with each other via our WhatsApp group chat – sharing everything from our highs and lows of the day to pictures  and videos of our beloved nephew. Some people may think that it’s crazy that I share so much information with my family. Growing up, a lot of my friends never understood our family dynamic. But it’s ours. And I cherish it so much.

So, with that being said…..

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Tarun Bhaiya and Divya Bhabhi are in town this week!

I just got to spend the last few hours with this little guy.

 

He gets bigger and bigger every time I see him. The last time I saw him was back when I went to San Antonio for the CEC Convention. 

 

In the few hours they were here, I somehow accumulated over 100 pictures and videos of him. No big deal.

I won’t get to see them again since I leave southern California on Friday, but it doesn’t even matter because I’m a heartless bitch BECAUSE THEY ARE MOVING TO MONTEREY IN SEPTEMBER.

They are going to be 45.minutes.from.my.face.

See ya social life. My new best friend is 2-years old!

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 Let’s chat:

Have you been to Monterey, CA? What are some fun eats/places/activities/social groups that you can suggest for them?! =)