By Elizabeth
on Tuesday, October 1st, 2019 in Elizabeth Chennamchetty, Real Life Snippets No Comments
A little short story… On Monday morning while we were in the midst of our get-ready-for-school routine, Blu announced that she couldn’t “find her school shoes … ANYWHERE.” (Her school shoes are super special, close-toed, sparkle sneakers, that we had to order because they are extra wide and don’t squish her feet – she has her daddy’s feet). She recruited me for help. I scoured the house. I looked […] Read More
By Elizabeth
on Saturday, May 18th, 2019 in Elizabeth Chennamchetty, Essays, Real Life Snippets 4 Comments
I am not ashamed of having had an abortion. No one else should be ashamed either. In my case, I chose the best, worst-choice in a sea of horrible choices. Does it make me sad? Yes. Do I mourn? Yes. Did I make the correct decision? Yes. Abortion is a chapter in my story, but not my whole story. It does not define my worth or scorch my character. And, […] Read More
By Elizabeth
on Thursday, April 25th, 2019 in Books, Elizabeth Chennamchetty, Real Life Snippets No Comments
Missy, the Mister is here! I am so pleased to announce that my first children’s book is available for sale on Amazon! Spring is in the air in Michael’s first grade classroom. His students are in for a special treat. The incubator is filled with eggs. One by one chicks break free while eager children watch with glee. One little chick, Mister, steals the show and our hearts on an […] Read More
By Elizabeth
on Monday, July 2nd, 2018 in Elizabeth Chennamchetty, Real Life Snippets 3 Comments
I recently received an email from an Indian woman living outside Washington DC. She discovered my book by chance one morning while waiting with another mom at the school bus stop. The other mom wanted her opinion on whether Bangles, Bindis and Babies would be a good book to include in a wedding shower gift basket for a couple about to embark on a cross cultural marriage. She tells me […] Read More
By Elizabeth
on Thursday, May 24th, 2018 in Elizabeth Chennamchetty, Essays, Real Life Snippets 3 Comments
Can we get a dog? Hells to the no … maybe … probably …. okay … yes. It’s a dog! It’s going to be a dog. We aren’t exactly sure what type of dog we are going to get yet, but we are aiming for a “career change” dog. If you aren’t hip to the lingo, a career change dog is a dog that has the temperament to become […] Read More
By Elizabeth
on Thursday, May 10th, 2018 in Elizabeth Chennamchetty, Essays, Real Life Snippets 3 Comments
Autism has freed me. That’s a weird sentence, isn’t it? There is nothing easy about Autism. And, an autism diagnosis is a real life change. It has dominated the way we approach life and the way we are raising our children. Before we knew what was going on, epic meltdowns and high pitched screams confused us. I used to feel embarrassed in public when people would glance our way, […] Read More
By Elizabeth
on Thursday, May 10th, 2018 in Elizabeth Chennamchetty, Real Life Snippets No Comments
My son loves reptiles. He is also a fan of asking Alexa to play music. One morning the two collided when he asked Alexa to play an anaconda song. Malik walked up to the counter and clearly asks, “Alexa, please play a anaconda song” Alexa gladly complies, “Playing Anaconda.” Some sort of Sir Mix A Lot Anaconda remix came on that started with “My anaconda don’t like none unless […] Read More
By Elizabeth
on Thursday, April 19th, 2018 in Elizabeth Chennamchetty, Real Life Snippets No Comments
This morning, my son and Alexa had an exchange that reminded me of another one that took place last October. Today My son loves reptiles. He is also a fan of asking Alexa to play music. This morning the two collided when he asked Alexa to play an anaconda song. Son: “Alexa, please play a anaconda song.” “Alex: “Playing Anaconda.” Some sort of Sir Mix A Lot Anaconda remix […] Read More
By Elizabeth
on Monday, November 27th, 2017 in Elizabeth Chennamchetty, Real Life Snippets 1 Comment
There once was a rat named Pearl. She went on a trip – what a whirl. They kept me alive. Maybe even strive. But after this tale, you may hurl. She found this – right off the bat! “Silly people, you know I’m a rat.” “Oh, no!” everyone freaked. Except Pearl – who peaked out from the tiny hole. Malik was worried, “Oh! No!” “What will I […] Read More
By Elizabeth
on Thursday, August 24th, 2017 in Elizabeth Chennamchetty, Real Life Snippets 3 Comments
“Excuse me, there is a roly poly on your shoulder.” A woman says to me at the YMCA, as I try to transfer my family membership to the branch we frequent most often. I’ve been trying to transfer this membership for the past three weeks, my kids are getting kind of impatient with the process. All three are sitting on the floor between me and the counter, one is laying […] Read More