Conversations with the kids!

The BH was travelling the whole of last week. It was just the three of us. After the first two days of getting used to a no-BH house, we finally settled into a routine. Its been quite hectic these days with their activities and my work extending into our dinner time. 

So all of us were huddled together in the bed and I thought of telling the kids something nice about themselves.

For Mowgli  - 

You are a good sport.Always ready to help at home, ready to play with anyone and everyone.

You are quite systematic about your studies and homework. Most of the time you get it done yourself without us having to remind you.

You are very loving and we love your surprise hugs and smiles

For Bambi -

You are very brave. Not scared of the dark, of bullies in the park, of sliding down the banister.

You are very hardworking. Forever practising your kathak, rhymes, spellings till you drive us mad! But that makes a huge difference. While you may not always get everything right on the first go, you'll make sure you get it right by the end.

You are always smiling. You are my happy...

Feeling very good with myself, I hugged the kids and vowed to do this again.

And then I heard the bigger kid crying.. " You didn't call me brave!"

And the smaller one started .. " Why am I not a good sport? I also play with everybody"

I tried to reason with them, but to no avail. The wails got louder and louder... the complaints got bigger and bigger.... and that was the end of my promise to myself.

In future, Good night and sweet dreams should suffice!!