Lasting impressions

There is one incident that happened during my school days, which has somehow stayed back in my memory. I am sure i'll remember it forever bcoz it has left quite an impression on my mind.

Our hindi classes were going on and suddenly there was some sound of mischief from one corner of the room. Since our ma'm had her eyes on the book she didn't know who exactly was behind the mischief. She just asked a boy from that corner to stand up and leave the class. The guy argued that he was not at fault, but ma'm didn't listen to him and he had to leave. The class resumed. But then, after some time, one boy stood up and said that it was his fault and not the other person's. I don't know what led him to the confession, but eventually he too had to get out of the class. At this point, one girl asked ma'm to call the other person back since he was innocent. Ma'm refused. When the girl insisted, she asked the class if we too agreed with her. Sadly, no one stood up, including me. Maybe we were too intimidated by the teacher or didn't have the guts to stand up for the truth. Looking back, i m quite ashamed of myself for not speaking up when my words could have made a difference.

This is quite a small incident and it didn't hold much significance at that time. But today when i look at the bigger picture, i realise it's importance. We see lots of things happening around us which are not right, some things which need to be changed. But we don't speak up and just let it be. People will speak hundreds of words when its absolutely un-necessary, but they fail to speak up when required. They just don't have the courage to stand up for the truth.

Hats off to the girl for having that courage at such a young age. I haven't met her after school. But wherever she is, i hope she will be making a difference in her own small way.

Mommy's dearest

This blog is dedicated to all the parents in waiting, specially a very dear friend of mine. While i was carrying my baby, i used to get all sorts of advices from people. There were talks about how our life changes once we become parents. People told me to be prepared for sleepless nights, baby tantrums, hectic schedules and small tensions related to kids. Someone even advised me to garner as much sleep as i can before the birth as i wouldn't be able to get enough later. As if the earlier sleep would make up for the lack of it later. Whatever they told was with good intention as they really cared, but then they missed out on the fun part. No one ever told me how much fun it is to be with ur kid.

Life surely changes, but only for the better. Schedules are hectic for the first few months, then u get used to it. And we really don't miss out on other activities. We go for outings, restaurants and even caught up a movie recently. My son enjoys himself and behaves quite well when we r out. Quite understanding, u c. Afterall, what's a greater joy than watching ur baby's antics?.

Watching ur small baby grow up into a naughty kid is quite fun. His cute pranks, the shy smile, the way he tries to learn new things, the endless banter, the innocent look on his face when he's asleep ( actually he's quite a brat when he's awake), the way he comes running and cuddles up to u when u call him........ u really don't mind the sleepless nights.

So friends, don't worry. Be prepared to welcome ur bundle of joy.