Dear Friends,

I say LEARN and not learnt because it is an ongoing process 🙂

The following is about the various funny, silly, shrewd, crazy lessons I think I should learn from my daughter.

Some of them are “really” lessons which, I think I need to incorporate in my daily life but, most of these are to be taken with a pinch of salt and a slice of humor.

I am going to leave it up to you to smile through it or even nod at times when you feel your child does the same or to ponder on some things only innocent kids are meant to teach us.

Imagine two kids discussing the below with each other. 🙂

Here we go:

Smile through sickness. Being sick does not mean sleeping or resting or taking it easy.

Even if you do all the things that mom has just scolded you about, smile an angelic smile and say, “sorry mamma.”

Be polite and ask for permission for everything that you know will be granted or given to you.

If nothing works, try being stubborn.

If the whole week you create tantrums whenever the word “NO” is uttered, you will be successful in making mom fear that word.

When you are sick eat nothing. Mom will finally agree to give you anything you want.

When mom says, “this is final”, it never IS.

I can be a grown up girl or a baby, depending on my convenience. Can you?

Even if you whine, cry and are naughty for the whole day, remember that goodnight kisses and cuddles, somehow make it all right for mom.

The best way to eat chocolate is with your hands and smear a little everywhere. It is tastier that way 🙂

I don’t mind playing with friends provided, they listen to me.

Being silly is an inherent part of life.

There should be at least two uses for each item in the house. For example, Steel vessels make great drums or handkerchiefs make nice baby diapers.

Even if I have my own, I just love to use everything that belongs to mom.

Remember, everyone is your audience, the courier guy, the music teacher who comes home, the grandparents & the neighbors.

When mom looks sad, look intently at her and ask her, “what happened mom? are you not well?” and she will be happy.

The best place to sleep on is mamma’s tummy.

I don’t know if I like reading but, I sure do like being READ to.

Never do these things standing still:

1. Wearing underpants

2. Gulping down the milk

3. Getting photographed.

4. Wearing school uniform.

5. Having a bath.

Keep talking. Period. Never give up even if no one is listening. We can always resort to pretend play. Yes, seriously, even if it is midnight!

Every closed bag, closet or cupboards are places of exploration.

If you answer smartly, chances are you will get away with it 🙂

If mom scolds me and I get angry with her. In next few minutes, I am back, “Mamma, look there is a butterfly in the garden.”

As soon as there is some beat, DANCE.

The best time to be active is when mom & dad are just about to fall asleep.

I love my friends and they love me. Even though, we may push, pull or fight with each other.

Making a mess and being naughty is just my way of making mummy’s boring life interesting. (And this is what I tell my husband, “how boring your life would be without me and Aruja!!”)

As I am growing up, mom’s words have started to become more and more real. Start believing her threats once you feel a little grown up 🙁

If mom kisses me on my hurts and bruises, they become better.

Even if mom scolds me or I drive her crazy, I can’t stay without her and she can’t stay without me. (P.S: This may change when I grow up)

 

Hope you enjoyed these. There are just so many I can think up everyday!!

Do let me know about your child and their crazy, sweet, tender and delightful lessons 🙂

Love,

Poornima