Those small little things that make your day, the habits that you don't realize you have, the little gestures that give the bounce back to life...that's what I have been observing lately.
I noticed that since Shiku likes to drink from the water bottle that I carry on my commute to office and back home, I am habitual of leaving some water for him, even if I am thirsty and feel like drinking the whole of it. I love the way he rushes to me and grabs the bottle from my hand, and then gallops the water that I had deliberately left for him. I don't understand what I like about this routine, but I simply miss it when on rare occasions, Shiku is too busy to ask for my water bottle...in that case, I hand it over to him.
I am loving driving these days...I drive all alone...listening to songs on my phone...and I sing along...loud! Since there is no one to listen or disturb...I love it. And there's no one to tell me that I am a bad singer;-) I did not know that I would enjoy commuting alone so much :-) It is one part of the day when I am with myself and not even bothering myself with thoughts...most of the time, I am so focused at driving that nothing else enters my mind...
The routine goodbye kisses to the kids and the predictable way they both react to them...I love that too. Even if I am getting late for work...kissing my kids is something I never leave home without. And when Chunchu kisses me and says "Take care of yourself, mamma" or "Have a good day"; and Shiku copies her word to word (even the tone) feels awesome!
I love it when I cook a meal and my little angels hog it like anything, just because I prepared it! Of course, this bit sometimes makes me a little sad too...wish I had a job where I could have enough time to cook every meal for them! The other day, I made pancakes and they remembered how often I used to make them while we were in Doha...kids remember so many things!
I also love it when Chunchu and Shiku write on the walls. I usually tell them not to, but that's always a superficial advice...in my heart, I feel glad when I see their scribblings on the wall. And I feel even better when they manage to do it secretly :-) Am I spoiling my kids? Well, in this matter, I don't care :-)
Chunchu and Shiku sometimes move around the house wearing my footwear...and they flaunt it, they try to walk like me...it's amazing to see those little cuties running around in my high heels! I also love it when Chunchu wears my t-shirt and shows off to everyone...and the funny thing is she keeps asking me how can my t-shirt fit her :-P (Well, it IS oversized, but she doesn't notice that).
Then, there's is this another thing that I have started observing lately. Recently, I started sleeping with the window open and facing it too. I can see the moon through that window, and when the sky is cloudy, the moon seems very pretty...love the sight!!
I have been watching some movies alone...Friday nights, after everyone goes to sleep and there is peace. Watching a movie all alone is really something!
Enjoying these small things and I wonder...why do we run after those big things which are just few, when there are so many little things to give us happiness!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011
My 'Little Prince' turns 3!
Yes, Shiku is 3 today! But why do I feel he is still the little boy who used to call me 'mimmi' and looked expectantly at me when I walked into the room?
So much has changed over the last 3 years...Shiku speaks full sentences, applies logic to unfamiliar situations, tries to compete with his sister for everything, and many a times, beats her at it ( though he is younger, thinner, and even shorter)! The one appreciable thing about him is he is very confident. He might be shy in the company of strangers and not talk as much he does at home (well, he is a chatterbox :-)), but the way he carries himself, the way he walks into a totally unknown place, the way he looks around at strange things and develops his understanding about them, is totally amazing.
Yes, every mother thinks her child is a genius and the cutest, so do I. But then, Shiku sometimes does talk like a very intelligent person and do I feel proud? There are so many questions he asks, and I wonder how did he even come up with it! There are so many logics and observations he mentions and surprises me with his innocent yet smart reasoning. There are so many things I didn't know he even knew and he remembers and repeats them so clearly that my heart swells with pride for him. And every time this happens, I utter so many prayers and wishes for him.
These days, Shiku's been learning many new things at school, and he is a fast leaner. But then, he never makes a fuss about anything new that he does. It is as if it is natural, and he rather expects himself to learn new things every day. If I appreciate him for his recognizing 'A B C' or for counting up to 10, he would gracefully accept the appreciation but won't feel too happy or proud about it. Kids mostly feel and show how happy they are getting appreciation from an adult; Shiku never does that.
He is also a very good observer, as most kids are, but he is capable of putting each and every observation of his in clear words. That's what amazes me all the time :-)
A wonderful coincidence that Mother's day and Shiku's b'day coincided...we've been wishing each-other since morning. The most wonderful thing about my son is this. In the morning, when I leave for work, I always kiss the kids goodbye and ask them for a "bye kissi". Even if he's asleep, Shiku kisses at the mention of this phrase "Shiku, bye waali kissi..." and then, he just goes back to sleep, as if it was an automatic reaction to something that is programed into his mind! I love him for that!
I love him for saying "Good Evening" as soon as he sees me getting out of my car, when I get home from work. I love him for kissing me on my cheeks, on my forehead, on my nose - without any reason, and without even asking for it. I love him for the way he appreciates me, like today he said, "My mom drives very well!". I love him for the way he puckers up his mouth, puts his hand on my face and compliments, "Aap bahut achche ho...". I love him for competing with his sister to get the spot beside me for sleeping. I love him for the fact that he has made at least two lives wonderful - mine and Chunchu's. Chunchu said the other day, "Mumma, Shiku is the cutest!" and today, "Mumma, I love Shiku so much!"
Loads of love and tonnes of wishes to Shiku...have a healthy, happy, prosperous and long life!
So much has changed over the last 3 years...Shiku speaks full sentences, applies logic to unfamiliar situations, tries to compete with his sister for everything, and many a times, beats her at it ( though he is younger, thinner, and even shorter)! The one appreciable thing about him is he is very confident. He might be shy in the company of strangers and not talk as much he does at home (well, he is a chatterbox :-)), but the way he carries himself, the way he walks into a totally unknown place, the way he looks around at strange things and develops his understanding about them, is totally amazing.
Yes, every mother thinks her child is a genius and the cutest, so do I. But then, Shiku sometimes does talk like a very intelligent person and do I feel proud? There are so many questions he asks, and I wonder how did he even come up with it! There are so many logics and observations he mentions and surprises me with his innocent yet smart reasoning. There are so many things I didn't know he even knew and he remembers and repeats them so clearly that my heart swells with pride for him. And every time this happens, I utter so many prayers and wishes for him.
These days, Shiku's been learning many new things at school, and he is a fast leaner. But then, he never makes a fuss about anything new that he does. It is as if it is natural, and he rather expects himself to learn new things every day. If I appreciate him for his recognizing 'A B C' or for counting up to 10, he would gracefully accept the appreciation but won't feel too happy or proud about it. Kids mostly feel and show how happy they are getting appreciation from an adult; Shiku never does that.
He is also a very good observer, as most kids are, but he is capable of putting each and every observation of his in clear words. That's what amazes me all the time :-)
A wonderful coincidence that Mother's day and Shiku's b'day coincided...we've been wishing each-other since morning. The most wonderful thing about my son is this. In the morning, when I leave for work, I always kiss the kids goodbye and ask them for a "bye kissi". Even if he's asleep, Shiku kisses at the mention of this phrase "Shiku, bye waali kissi..." and then, he just goes back to sleep, as if it was an automatic reaction to something that is programed into his mind! I love him for that!
I love him for saying "Good Evening" as soon as he sees me getting out of my car, when I get home from work. I love him for kissing me on my cheeks, on my forehead, on my nose - without any reason, and without even asking for it. I love him for the way he appreciates me, like today he said, "My mom drives very well!". I love him for the way he puckers up his mouth, puts his hand on my face and compliments, "Aap bahut achche ho...". I love him for competing with his sister to get the spot beside me for sleeping. I love him for the fact that he has made at least two lives wonderful - mine and Chunchu's. Chunchu said the other day, "Mumma, Shiku is the cutest!" and today, "Mumma, I love Shiku so much!"
Loads of love and tonnes of wishes to Shiku...have a healthy, happy, prosperous and long life!
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