Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Day(s) out at play school

Anvitha has been attending play school since last week and seems really enthusiastic to play her favourite games there. Of course, that's only if her mother is alongside!!!
Even while playing her much adored slide or sand she wants me standing next to her.
Day before yesterday I was told go out for at least half an hour but her teacher called me back within 10 minutes as she was sobbing uncontrollably.
Every night while going to sleep she shows her interest to go to school next day and she doesn't forget to add about her favourite snacks also being served there (which she wouldn't even try if prepared at home) which she savours to the last bite.

Hope she understands soon that her mother can't be with her all the time.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Devotion

I have never been a beleiver of God. But my girl seems to be my opposite.
Though it is difficult to say about the 'belief' part at this age but the 'ritual' part she performs without any mistakes and inhibitions.
I too am forced to perform those rituals which i wouldn't do otherwise.
The best example would be our 'daily' visit to the temple. I never go to temples until and unless i am asked by someone.
But for Anvitha a visit to the temple during our daily evening walks is a must.
Joining her palms for 'namaskaar', taking 'teertha','aarti' and 'prasada', performing the 'pradakshina'- everything has to be perfect for her.
Recently she has learned to do her pradakshina not only in the temple but around the 'tulsi' plant too.
She doesn't miss out on chanting of 'mantras' while doing all this.
Though in her own language mantras are a new addition to her practices.
All in all she's carefully practicing my part of the rituals too.