Our home had suddenly taken a pepped routine this week with guests filling in the adobe. My aunt, niece and mom had come home from my home town and the little one was so very exited that she did not want to go to her school, though it being the last day in this term for her; calling for a party time at school..no wondrous cajoling could make me pull up her to school, left with no choice I had send an apologetic note to her teacher that she will not be available in the party, I just juggled to my work place.
I was actually palpitating, the little one is going to be at home for a week and I have to re work all my schedules as the day care routines have now been handed over to me!!! It is not some thing new that is a cause of worry, but I had been enjoying some time now being spared from these chores and reviving them is just making me drag a slow pace.
If only I can have the people at home share a few of these so that I can put my feet up for a while, but my little one out of in arduous love for her mom will not allow any one else do them for her!!!
Oops I am getting strayed from what i wanted to share. It was actually a 3 day trip alone for my Aunt and Niece though my mom is going to be here for some time tied up with the little one. But i should say admitting that 3 days were tire some for them. Having been used to moving around in a vast space and neighbors swarming in and out at my home town unlike the very silent 2BHK flat here had made them feel out of place!! It was not lamented but I sighted their helplessness in getting accustomed with this new ambience, both of our busy schedules adding to the fuel.
I managed to take them out for a shopping binge in the legendry Ranganathan street on Saturday. I wanted them to try out Acendas a booming food court that brings all diverged cuisines together under one roof. It should be something special from the usual dinner at home, I thought so, alas they just wanted plain Dosa amidst the wide spread food array!!!
The get together was so silent if not for the rattling of my little one’s chat. She was at ease of her own, having been used to the place and in her own way finding amusement. But that was not the same with my guests. They did not enjoy much!!
The next day sticking to the every day routine though I made idlis with a simple chutney for break fast, it was relished so well, with the entire family sitting around and having it with a hearty chat. Every body seemed to enjoy, my daughter was making her contribution with mess ups, idlies on floor..but the very sight was cheerful. A strong coffee there after made it even more eventful.
At times the choices that we think will elate others often puts us in tight corners. Thinking out of the blue, i thought that I was taking them to a great place for dinner and making it a memorable trip while I was actually putting them in discomfort. And I learnt that great places do not guarantee enjoyment for all!!.
Daily Musings... 