Saas n’ Sasur and Snow…

Posted on November 25th, 2004 by Poonam

Extremely interesting last few days. Here is a recap:

Tuesday night - Neeraj goes to pick up my parents @ Mumbai International Airportlane was going to reach Mumbai at 11.50 pm on Tuesday night but it got delayed, so they reached at 12.20 pm. So I told this to Neeraj and he reached around 12 am and my Lalit Mama had come to the airport with full family. Only two members did not come, my cousin Chandni and my nani, so you can expect about 12-15 members that might have shown up.

Then Lalit Mama introduced Neeraj to the family as my fiancee.

Very nice na?

Then my parents get outside to meet everyone at 1.30 am. Neeraj then met with them and talked to them. He said that they were very sweet with him and he just loved them. Both parents talked to him about how he was, what they thought about meeting his family, and how his family was, etc… Papa then told Neeraj that they are going to be in Mumbai for one day (Wednesday) so he should come over tomorrow. Neeraj agreed and he went to their home on Wednesday.

Wednesday - Neeraj goes to Charni Road to talk with my parents

Neeraj gets to my nani’s house at around 9 pm coming straight from the office. There he ate and enjoyed with my parents. They talked about how to get to Jaipur and then to Hindaun after I come in December. At first my parents were discussing about going once prior to meet his parents before I came, but then Neeraj explained that there is no need for that. The reason my parents wanted to do that is so that they are ensured that the relationship is pakka, but Neeraj said to them that his family has accepted and that they should not worry about that at all, and it would be best to go when I come. Then Neeraj had dinner with them, enjoyed with my little cousins, and talking in general with my parents. He came home after midnight.

So its been a fun few days for Neeraj interacting with his saas and sasur. I asked him how my parents reacted with him and he said that they were so nice and sweet. I was so happy to hear that everyone is getting along so well. Its all of your good wishes that we have received that made this all happen so perfectly. Thanks alot! Neeraj and I really appreciate all of the support from everyone!

Let it Snow?

So yesterday it snowed 7-8 inches here in Morton. I took some photos this morning and you can check it out in Our Photos by clicking on the Random Photos album. It was only predicted to snow about 4 inches but because thunderstorms developed, more snow also developed causing it to increase to 7 inches.

Suraj and I had to return the rental car that I had rented to take my parents to the airport on Monday, and usually to get to the Peoria Airport, it take 2o mins but it took us 2 hours! Do you know how many cars we saw in the ditch or in accidents? More than 25 cars!!!!! Most of them were SUVs or vans, so what does that tell you? Four wheel drive doesn’t mean that you can drive fast.

Now we are headed to my bhayia/bhabhi’s place in Chicago for the long Thanksgiving weekend. We will be back home on Saturday night. Enjoy the rest of the week!

Alvida. Jai Mata Di.

7 Responses to “Saas n’ Sasur and Snow…”

Ankur Raheja Says:
November 25th, 2004 at 11:42 am
Seems everything going well

Good luck for the period after 28 days 19 hours 51 minutes, and 05 seconds
Govind Says:
November 26th, 2004 at 3:55 am
Hmm, Thats nice to hear.I hope as both of your parents agreed now. Its party time for you folks back home.Guess “Neeraj” is eagerly waiting for “Poonam” to land in India. :) Good luck to you guys.

Btw, when are you going to get married?. :) Hey also if possible, mail me the password for the photos. Would like to see. Take care.

Govind.
Poonam Says:
November 27th, 2004 at 8:37 pm
Thanks Ankur. Everything is going quite well.

Thanks Govind. Neeraj is also waiting I know that for a fact. We are counting the days together.

Marriage date is not finalised yet but we hope to be engaged by this December when I go. I will email you the user id/pwd for the photos.
Kunal Says:
November 30th, 2004 at 4:20 am
hey Poonam,
one of my frnds got eng this sun n the girl is also bhatia… n it reminded me of u… well way things are going at ur end (TOUCH WOOD) am sure i am gonna get some awesome news fr u in a months time :)

my frnd was grilled for 4 hrs by girls dad/mom/bro !!! lol… but he passed hehe… he was so relieved once he put the ring in her finger :)

Neeraj were u also grilled ?

Poonam who ever reads ur blog has just good wishes for u 2… n everyone incl me is just waiting for u 2 to be together…
Poonam Says:
November 30th, 2004 at 9:28 am
So your friend is marrying a Bhatia? Definitely bahut aachi ladki hogi. Kunal do you mind telling me who this ladki was? I am always interested in knowing about other Bhatias (who knows, we might be related! ). You can tell me here or just email me the name if you don’t want to say here.

This was a love marriage? Your friend and this Bhatia? He was grilled on the day of the engagement?? Bechara.

Neeraj has been grilled. Once when he met my Mama in July/August and then just recently when he met my parents.

Thanks for your very kind words Kunal. Neeraj and I really appreciate all of the good words we receive from everyone — it really does help in building that confidence that yes, anything is possible when you put your mind to it.
Kunal Says:
November 30th, 2004 at 11:19 am
her name is meenal bhatia… stays in bombay works at netdecission… guys a bengali… o he was grilled a few days before the engagement… yeah love marriage… were in same college…

o well am emailing u the pic… mayb u know her…
Poonam Says:
November 30th, 2004 at 1:07 pm
Saw the pic. Thanks Kunal. Doesn’t seem to be recognizable to me, will have to ask my Mumma.