The plan was great.. Sort of foolproof.
It was simple and it was based on facts , truth , stories and folklore and human behavior.
Husband and I , are made for each other. And also made of bones lazy bones and flesh. If we could have our way , I will be reading , sleeping and fishing all day , all year long and he would , well (pause) , he would never ever even lift his finger.
PS : If you would ask him , he, of course, would deny , but remember you are my friend , not his. Whom would you trust ? Me or Him? If you said Him , Congratulations! You made it to my send-hitmen-to-hit list!
Moving ahead,
Like I said. We had planned it well. I always wanted a child. One who would be ours. My eyes , definitely my nose and his voice (only) . He will grow up to be a smart , handsome and very very resourceful boy.
Scene 1 : Me and husband watching TV , Need to change the channel , but remote is on the table at the far corner.
Me : Adi , Pass me that remote .
Adi will run , the boy wanna impress me with his speed. He will feel proud that I asked him something. He will rush , bring me the remote and I can see accomplishment in his eyes. Husband and I will clap Good Boy and hail him hero!
Doesn’t all 4-year-old love that? No kidding ! That is a fact.
Haven’t you ever asked any kid to open a water bottle? He will do it with pleasure. And with more than one 4-year-old , there is a possibility of a riot, each vying for my attention and bring me my desire.
Scene 2 : Am reading , the window is open and the breeze is cool. I feel cold. Perhaps one should switch off the fan.hmm , I wonder who could help me with that?
Adi will run and boy !Am impressed …My Bolt.
This is his one growing phase , I wish he would never grow out. I wish and it is my husband’s wish too. He is just waiting for the time when he can ask him to bring remote , water bottle , handle switches blah blah blah.
Meanwhile , up above the sky , God was listening. He understood us. He knew what we wanted. He had the exact kid in mind. He was happy to send him to us and we were thrilled to receive him!
Now the Reality.
Scene 2 : Am reading , the window is open and the breeze is cool. I feel cold. Perhaps one should switch off the fan.hmm , I wonder who could help me with that?
Me : Adi, please switch off the fan.
Adi who is playing just a hand away from fan switch , just few inches away will look up and .
Adi (with curious eyes) : Why mummy ?
Me : coz its cold.
Adi ( with more curiosity): Why is it, cold mummy ?
Me : coz it’s breezy . The window is open. See kitni achi hawa
Adi (with the look of wtf) : Why is the window open?
Me : Coz I left it open? (I hope that will shut him up)
Adi (then it is clearly not my problem look) : Why did you leave it open ?
Me : I did not , but then if you would just reach out .. it is one in the middle.
Adi ( Are you insane) : But you just said you did. Why did you say so?
Me ( Did I say that ? ) : Ahem ahem .. I did say that because I thought ….that .. now it is the one in the middle. It is very breezy .. if you would just.
Adi (I have to get to the bottom of this issue) : What were you thinking mummy ?
….
After 10 minutes and 100 questions later .
I get up and switch off the fan. Yes , the one in the middle.
Meanwhile , up above the sky , God is feeling slightly more proud than he should be. If you ask me !
How did scene 1 end in reality ? Don’t even get me started unless you are home and am watching TV and I need YOU to pass remote …
Grrrrrrr God ,
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The Head and Heart Blabbing.. 