We were meeting after a long time. There was a lot to share, lot to talk. Earlier when we were teenagers we used to talk about boys. ThenΒ we used to talk about jobs. And now….
Before having a child I had resolved that while in a group I won’t talk about my child. It had been my observation that we mothers tend to talk only about our kids which tends to be a heartache for the ‘non’ mothers.
And so until we talked generally I was an active participant, until the talk turned to kids.
Anecdotes, brags, worries all followed. I kept mum serving them snacks and tea.
‘Advait colors beautifully, sometimes I am wonder-struck as to how he got that talent because we two were never into any art, ‘ said one
‘That is wonderful, my Nisha has wonderful memory; she never forgets anything’, said another.
‘ Aryan runs so fast, I am sure he will go into athletics’, said the third.
‘What about you’, asked the first one to me, ‘your son is a loner I know’, she said making a long face.
‘My son loves mathematics, he is so good with numbers you know, I am searching for some abacus trainer…………….blah blah blah.
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*fictitious but aren’t we mothers like that π
Ha ha ha ha… so very true Reema! More than my Mom, my nani always makes sure her granddaughter is the brightest star that shines in any gathering. Sweethearts, all Moms are. π
Oh yes, moms may find faults but grans… never π
I rememebr the day when I sue to go with my grand-dad or grand mother to parties .. When it came to sports they had so many stories to tell and show off but studies was a strict no no π for them
Moms – dads- parents are wonderful and beautiful alll of them
π And I feel sad for all those ones who do not have parents π¦
Wonderful part of being parents. Even when we crib, it is with a lot of pride and love :).
He he yes, isn’t it.
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π Thanks Swaram
And that habit sticks! my MIL still does that!
π I hope I will stop when my son goes to college.
U have written 2 posts but where is ur J&J story?t is still hanging in the air π¦
Ha ha, coming up soon milady π
Very interesting and very true. All mothers are like. Howsoever much they try to stay aloof, they can’t. This is what being a mother is all about. in fact by praising their child is a matter of pride and honour for them, because a child is good in anything because of his mother, we mothers think so.
Oh yes we take all opportunities to show off π
Welcome to SS, Narinder.