I write this as I sit in a cafe that has a dedicated play area. Correction - this is a play area with a small cafe for adults. ( I do not get the Bollywood music playing in the cafe though - shouldn’t it be Disney songs? Wow - The moment I typed out this line - it felt like someone read this along with me and changed the music to play the familiar 5 little monkeys jumping on the bed! For anyone out there reading this - I think adults also should get some alcohol in their time out! ) I am stressing because my little one is out of my sight and with complete strangers. Trained strangers. Strangers who are paid and trained to do this. I loved the idea when I heard of it - but now that I am here with books and iPad to chill and let my feet up, I am battling my demons. I have gone and checked on my little one 3 times in 10 minutes. The third time I tried to drag my daughter to a place I could observe her from. To no avail. The toys, miniature kitche...
Tales from an urban woman becoming a first time parent