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The Day Mom Stepped Back Into the Kitchen (and Our Hearts Felt Full Again)
Day 19 of 30 · Monday· A Day in My Life
Background:
This story is part of my 30-Day Medium Challenge, where I’ve committed to posting one journal-style entry every day from May 1 to May 30, 2025. These journal entries are my way of tracking each day with intention, reflection, and gratitude.
[May 19, 2025]
Note: Posting this on May 22 because my mom fell ill and I ran behind schedule.
🌅 Morning
Woke up at… 2 PM. Yes, not a typo. 😄
I was on leave from the office.
Last night’s movie marathon and late-night Maggi session with my brother officially kicked off my bad sleep cycle, again. And I know I’ll regret it soon, but for now, we were just sleepy and happy.
We had actually ordered aloo parathas (stuffed Indian flatbreads with spicy mashed potatoes) in the morning itself for mom’s breakfast. She had hers on time, took her medicines, and went back to rest.
My brother and I, however, only touched ours at 2 PM — and that became our breakfast.
