Parenthood is not easy! Every day you age as a parent is a humbling experience. Not only does the respect for your parents increase by leaps and bounds, but also your experience in explaining complex concepts in simple words.
A few weeks back, I woke up in the middle of the night after a disturbing dream. The subject of the dream was a permanent loss involving my daughter. In the ensuing disorientation, I managed to write a short email to my wife asking if all is well.
When I woke up next day, my wife had replied. There was nothing to worry. When I called home that evening, my daughter was excited.
She: What happened yesterday?
Me: *confused as I had forgotten about the dream by now* I came back from office, ate dinner and slept.
She: *uninterested* That’s all?
Me: *unsure where this is leading to* Yes…
She: *excited* Did you write to mom? Did you dream about me?
Me: Yes.
She: Tell me about it.
I was taken aback for a moment. I had no idea how to explain the dream. Is she old enough to hear what I have to say? After an uncomfortable pause, I composed myself.
Me: You went away to a far away place. I was searching you everywhere. I couldn’t find you and was very sad.
She: *laughing*
Me: *unsure what is happening*
She: *laughing* I’m a small girl. How can I go away alone?
Didn’t I tell you it is a humbling experience?
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Tags: Parenthood,Loss,Dream
So sweet.. :-)
ReplyDelete@Harish - :) Glad you like it!
ReplyDeleteKids indeed have a lot to teach us. And yeah...you're right. It's only when you become a parent do you feel that you're parents are really worthy to be worshipped!
ReplyDeleteHave u heard people saying that you see dreams about things you thought in your mind. I do not know whether it is right or not. But your daughter is alright. so stop worrying.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet answer; she gave to you.Wonderful!
ReplyDelete@RGB - Yes, I agree! :)
ReplyDelete@IndiaBlooming - Thanks for dropping by! Thanks for your assuring words too. :)
@Pratibha - Glad you like it. :)
yeah... it happens at times. you see a terrible dream and wake up with a relief that it was just a silly dream! However I know.. it is not all that a good experience!
ReplyDeleteNice.. Happens to me so often...especially when I am travelling. But children have this wonderful logic that stumps everyone! My daughter once called her father ( when she was about 3 years old_) and introduced herself to the switchboard operator who answered the phone by saying"I am Shrishti here can I talk to my daddy?"
ReplyDeleteYeah happens to me all the time especially when I am travelling
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ReplyDelete@MeeraSRajan - Don't they always find a way to surprise us?
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