Every time somebody (usually a very formidable
adult/relative) says “grow up! How long are you going to act like a kid?” we
start fuming mentally giving retaliating “why should I? I will grow up when I
want to and why are you forcing me ,etc etc !!!” Well, let me tell you I know
all this very clearly because I have gone over these sentences in my mind so
many times its hard to keep track of the number. And it was an added
advantage/burden that I was almost the youngest in my family. But, there came a
day when I wasn’t the youngest anymore and frankly, I didn’t want to be. The
small bundles of joy that were actually my niece and nephew brought out this
change in me. Seeing them cozily cuddled in my akka and manni’s lap I suddenly
wanted to grow up so fast that it wasn’t even remotely possible. I was an
aunt..Can you imagine? Me, the always-kid girl was an aunt and wanted to give
these very small but special newcomers so many things that I even shocked
myself. Everywhere I saw a toy shop I wanted to buy a toy car or a doll for
them (not that I earn!) , and in dress shops I lost literally all interest in
buying something for me every time I came across a small frock or a tiny
trouser. Every day I want to spend with my gorgeous and handsome sweetheart.
Till they came into my life, I was in no hurry to enter into the grown up phase
of my life (going to a job, earning, etc..) but now? I just can’t wait for that
phase to begin because I have some important people to shower gifts on and care
for. I want to spoil them rotten as my uncles and aunts did for me and I want
them to feel the way I feel about my uncle and aunt. This new part of my family
has changed and made me realize that growing up might not be such a bad thing
when you have love to share and taking up responsibilities can actually feel
good when you care and protect your loved ones. Thank you to my sister and
brother for this wonderful gift and for making me want to be an adult.
PS: I am sorry if I sound very emotional or over excited but
honestly that’s how I feel nowadays.
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