You rolled over today Mommy called me at work around 11am and told me about it. When I reached home, your sister was all ecstatic about it. We had a skype call with your grandparents and we told them about this. It’s a big milestone for all of us!
Since the time Kathir is born, I drop and pick you up from School. During these two short 10 minute rides, we either sing together or have a dialogue.
Today, on the way back, out of the blue
You : Daddy, is all the money you make is for me?
Me : Yes, Kavya. It is.
You : Really?
Me : Well, for both you and Kathir
You : Ohh. I thought it is all for me?
Me : If you take all the Money, Kathir will not have any and he will be poor.
You : Alright, he can have half of it.
My eldest is not even five years old. But, all my wealth is already spoken for.
Dad
Kavya & Kathir - Loves to play together!
P.S – During these rides, sometimes I get lost in my work thoughts and we ride in silence. I feel guilty after wards for missing the opportunity to have a conversation with you. But you are such a sweet kid that when I am lost in my thoughts, you won’t bother me. You would quietly look outside or think about something on you own. Parenting you is such a pleasure Kavya.
Since you have reflex, you sleep only for very short intervals. On top of that, you are a very light sleeper. You get up from sleep with the smallest of sounds – the closing of the microwave door, placing a cup down, cooker sound, main door opening & closing etc. Any one who makes small sounds in the house would be subject to the torturous yelling and screaming of your mom!
That is when I remembered about this character “Tyke” in the Tom & Jerry Cartoon. Spike tries to put him to sleep and Tom & Jerry keeps waking Tyke up to the total dismay of Spike.
Imagine Mom=Spike, Dad=Tom, Kavya=Jerry and you will see a perfect scene of our house re-created here :