Raksha Bandhan or "Brother -Sister Day" like Naomi says it; has always had a special place in my heart. Give that credit to my crazy lil brother who loves me head over heels ( like any other brother would do.. of course). This relation has been very special to me and I hope I could pass it on to the next generation.:) ( I almost feel aged and historic here.. :))
With absolutely no expectations and with no explanation from my side; I got my kids ready for the day. Naomi adored all the jewellery and her face lit up when she got to know that she could wear all the jewellery at once.:) .
I kept my narration short and told her that she has to tie the rakhi to her brother and he would in turn give her a gift. Magic word was GIFT here:) ; so much so that I claim to know my daughter so well.
Everything went well; we took pictures and all ; the day ended cool.
Next day lunch time ; when I was getting khichadi ready for both kids; Naomi ran upstairs giving me a thought, she wants to give me a tough time for the meal. I ignored and thought I would catch up with her once I am done getting the food ready. In 2 minutes she rushed through me straight to Ronit was throned comfortably on his high chair. She had a bib in her hand and she put it around his neck.
Immediate feeling that came to my mind " Oh how sweet..!! and thoughtful of course.. "; I smiled and got the food to table.
My defensive lawyer, that is what we call her as Naomi has excellent logic and defensive explanation to everything; went on with her chats and said
"Mommy, Remember I put rakhi yesterday on brother sister day to Roni; that means I have to take care of him; if he eats Khana and drinks some water ; he might drop something on his shirt. He will get wet and he might fall sick. I am his sister I have to take care of him ; RIGHT MOMMY?"
Tears ; just as they eagerly wait in any mom's eyes; rolled down my cheeks.
I was so proud of her. Small ceremony but she grasped the gist of it and most important thing she did it by herself.
I never imagined something so small could impact and shape up a child's mind in this way.!
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Naomi is a sweetheart :) And good to see that you want to carry on this age old tradition in your house :)
ReplyDeletewow its overwhelming...eyes almost filled with water...ronit and bryan are so lucky to have a sis like naomi...
ReplyDeleteTears in my eyes too. Your kids are the best!
ReplyDeleteDefensive lawyer skill - straight from the joshi genes, every other skill- all you Kanchan. No wonder, after growing up, she wants to become a mom!!
ReplyDeleteI still remember how I used to flash my right hand in school with atleast a dozen rakhees. Very emotional moment above and very emotional old age traditional. Thank you for sharing this moment with me too...