If you are thinking that this is a sequel to my previous post "Partiality", then you're right. But, if you think that this post presents wifey's version instead of mine, then you're mistaken. I'm still at the receiving end; sender has changed from my wife to my son.
One day, me and Ankita were arguing about who is a better parent. She was putting up her arguments in her favor and I was trying to prove my superiority.
My strongest point was "Piku gets super-excited whenever I return from office" and wifey countered "that's just because there is a gap of so many hours".
"Nurturing a young one requires great understanding, and greater patience. If you've to look after him for entire day, you won't stand a chance" she added.
I said "Let's try this on coming Saturday. I will take care of him for entire day".
"Fine; but remember - watching TV is not an option" she trumped me. My plan was ruined even before finalization.
So I said "let's leave this to the kid; let him decide".
"Piku, who you love more - Mumma or Papa" we asked Piku who was slaying some imaginary Power Ranger villain.
Without looking at us he said "Papa!"
"Yay..." I rejoiced with an ear to ear grin. Wifey was taken aback and she asked him "Why Beta; doesn't Mumma love you more"?
"Of course you do. माँ के अंदर आत्मा होती है, दिमाग होता है और भगवान होते हैं. Mom has Soul and Brain and GOD..." replied Piku.
"... and what about Papa" I asked nervously.
Without listening to my question, he continued " but Papa needs more love because पापा के अंदर सिर्फ आत्मा होती है… he has only soul!!!"
One day, me and Ankita were arguing about who is a better parent. She was putting up her arguments in her favor and I was trying to prove my superiority.
My strongest point was "Piku gets super-excited whenever I return from office" and wifey countered "that's just because there is a gap of so many hours".
"Nurturing a young one requires great understanding, and greater patience. If you've to look after him for entire day, you won't stand a chance" she added.
I said "Let's try this on coming Saturday. I will take care of him for entire day".
"Fine; but remember - watching TV is not an option" she trumped me. My plan was ruined even before finalization.
So I said "let's leave this to the kid; let him decide".
"Piku, who you love more - Mumma or Papa" we asked Piku who was slaying some imaginary Power Ranger villain.
Without looking at us he said "Papa!"
"Yay..." I rejoiced with an ear to ear grin. Wifey was taken aback and she asked him "Why Beta; doesn't Mumma love you more"?
"Of course you do. माँ के अंदर आत्मा होती है, दिमाग होता है और भगवान होते हैं. Mom has Soul and Brain and GOD..." replied Piku.
"... and what about Papa" I asked nervously.
Without listening to my question, he continued " but Papa needs more love because पापा के अंदर सिर्फ आत्मा होती है… he has only soul!!!"
This is how I felt in the end
4 comments:
I am amazed with what Piku said. And to make you feel better, having just the Soul is good enough ;). After all, that's what matters, as they say.
yeh cartoon network band ho gaya kaya ..:D
(Sanskaar channel) आत्मा, दिमाग, भगवान...
(Cartoon network) Aladin, Uncle Scrooge, Balo...
Ha ha ha... good one Dinesh.
@Abhi - even I was amazed when he said that. I'm pretty sure though that he didn't know what he was saying :)
Nice conversation.
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