There is this time of the day that I eagerly wait for.
It is when all the work is done, dinner served, lunch bags packed for next day, kitchen cleaned and the family ready to doze off. It’s at this time when my dear one goes around the house waving bye to everyone and then runs to the Swami room, ready to have his forehead smeared with Vibhuti. After a generous dose of huggas to everyone he runs to our room, climbs on the bed and grabs his bottle with a beautiful smile. I then climb on the bed after the routine of switching on the night lamp, setting my alarm on my mobile.VK waits patiently while I do the same and once I have completed them, he snuggles close to me and lies on my hand while he enjoys his bottle.
There is an unexplainable silence in the room until for the next 10 minutes or so.These are the moments that I treasure.Silence speaks more than words for me at that time… it says more about our mutual love for each other as both of are snuggled under the blanket.
It is eventually broken by Vk’s gibberish talk…which usually starts with him pointing to things around the room like fish, TV, phone etc.He then starts jumping on the bed, playing around, rolling all over me and smothering me with kisses and hugs.
In due course, it goes beyond control and then I have to drag him and put him to bed. We then start singing rhymes and it always has to be “Ba-Ba” (which is Baba black sheep). I finish it and start the next one but Vk reminds me that he doesn’t want to hear anything but Ba-Ba. Hence like an old tape, I keep repeating the same song for about 10 times. Meanwhile, my little man starts feeling sleepy. He pulls my hand and keeps it on his cheek and brings his head close to mine and then sings for himself and drifts off to sleep.
This whole sleep time affair takes about half hour, sometimes even an hour.It is the only time I have him completely for myself with no one disturbing us.It is when my love for him grows by leaps and bounds that words just can’t express.
I don’t know for how long we would continue this routine. Maybe few years down the lane, he would want a separate room and probably would not even want me inside the room but until such time,I truly intend to enjoy and relish “Our time”.
6 comments:
:-) Thanks, you made me smile in the middle of a busy day!
We all have our own rituals for 'our time'. It changes as they grow older but I hope it lasts for a very long time too!
such a warm post.. and so well written. i could visualize everything you said. and i see your blog name.. memoirs to cherish... so very apt isn't it?
hello akka, that was such a warm read, made me remember some beautiful moments shared with amma, her touch and kiss, which is so re-assuring and the feeling of being secure..
Savour each and every moment with Vk,VJ as there will be a time when you'll be yearning for his time and he will be engrossed in his own world.
I dread the day when my Namnam will no longer need me and will learn to live her life on her terms.But then thats what I as a parent would her to be.How ironic *sigh*
Thanks Guys !!
I was not sure about posting this as I thought it didnt have the warmth. Like always, words eluded me.However you guys have made my day.:-)
@ Nitya: Glad I could light up your busy day in a small way.. I Hope it last long too !!
@ DC: thanks you !! and its one of the reasons I started to blog.obviously I cant remember everything in life..not just with VK's growing years but every little thing that can put a smile on my face even after several years. This way, can look back and enjoy I suppose.
@ Deeps : Yup.. thats exactly what I am doing... cherishing every moment.I already cant believe how 18 months have gone.
Very sweet post. Landed here through Art's post. Enjoy every minute of the ride, that's what I'm doing with my little ones!
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