From Pop Quizzes to “I’m Bored” – My Six-Month Survival Plan on

What is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months?

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” – Albert Einstein

The next six months are my version of an extreme sport—balancing work, kids’ exams, and holidays without having a mini-meltdown. March is the month of whispered prayers and last-minute revisions, where my role shifts from a working professional to a human encyclopedia. I find myself answering questions like “Why is the sky blue?” when my own brain feels like a black hole of exhaustion.

And then comes April-May—summer vacation! A time when my kids are bursting with energy while I am still trying to recover from exam stress. “Mom, I’m bored!” becomes the national anthem of my house. If I had a rupee for every time I heard it, I could fund a solo vacation to the Maldives. But alas, planning activities for my little tornadoes during my work hours becomes the real test of my patience.

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” – Albert Einstein

So, this year, I vow to plan ahead. I will create schedules, stock up on activity books, and maybe even tra

in my kids to enjoy silent contemplation (wishful thinking, I know). Above all, I will remind myself that this too shall pass.

Thought to Ponder: Parenting is the only job where you look forward to retirement but know deep down you’ll miss the chaos when it’s gone.