Sunday 11 September 2011

Do babies want rich parents?

Very busy two weeks - that is why no blogging!! small Baby Shower happened (Gode bharai) with a 'pooja'...got no gifts except a new salwaar kurta (shapeless), some rice and dal and a coconut in my lap! I guess, like me nobody wants to over-do anything (after so many complications) till the baby is born ...so I had not sent out any invites to friends...

AND... I also got a trailer of 'how to bring up your child without losing your patience' as my sister happily left her 2 year old daughter with me for 3 days!! so that is why no blogging!! 3 days with a child have left me panting for breath!! (some of you must be smiling and mumbling 'picture abhi baaki hai mere dost')...I am sure those of you with smiles on their faces are the ones with children (some time back, some of you had told me-'blog away-you won't get any time afterwards..'). And I had bragged how I will prove you all wrong by writing even after the baby is born...Well- I take my words back....hats off to all you parents...THIS IA A F*#$@ing FULL TIME JOB!! 

But, will be back soon with a new chapter...till that time...something to ponder upon...

Do babies/ children want rich parents? I don't think babies really need rich parents...because I have seen children happiest when playing with an empty cardboard box or tearing a piece of newspaper....What riches are needed for these items?? I know, I know what some of you want to say....but I will not think about school admissions right now even if you pay me a million dollars!!

Mull on this pic posted by a friend on Facebook:



I hope these are not my baby's wishes - futile prayers - not happening (unless one of you is ready to pay me a million bucks to think about school admissions...then I'll be super-rich!!) (on second thoughts- make it a billion dollars - being preggie, I like big round figures!).

Well, the baby's prayers are not completely futile...(I have an idea) - These are my responses to the baby:

Dear Baby....You will make us 'rich' by being born to us (enriching our lives and all that)...We'll need 'super' powers to bring you up - does that suffice as 'super- rich'??

Dear Baby....We'll try to be 'Super' parents... and when you grow up- you can  take care of the 'Rich' part!!

I like the second one more...what say people?


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13 comments:

  1. Tanu11 September 2011 at 13:29

    Congratulations Kanak. Your child is already a bread earner.....bringing rice, dal, coconut, etc. Regarding your blog this week, I think they do crave their parents to be rich(if not super rich)...coz no matter how handy, colorful and musical toy mobiles you buy for them, they'll always eye your Apple and Blackberry (actually from a very young age they realise how important fruits are for health and hence you need wealth ;-)). Please start thinking about schooling too....you need to put his/her name in the waiting list now to be able to reach your turn in time.....and Im NOT paying you any dollars for that piece of free advise.
    PS: I think my kids are really making my brain drain out of ideas coz Ive not been able to fill-in your blanks.....whats F*#%$ing??? I wonder.

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  2. Bumpy n Grumpy11 September 2011 at 13:54

    Ha ha Tanu...I think the $ (obviously) is extra in F*#%$ing ...that's why u're confused!! I think I must take your advice and start thinking about the 'schooling' bit - I am messing up spellings of such important words of every-day use...and I went to one of the best schools with you...and S - who also needs all this advising - as she thinks it will all be a piece of cake!! By the way do you know - she thought it was her baby kicking for the first time..when the earthquake happened in Delhi!! Really!! I swear- ask her!!

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  3. Tanu11 September 2011 at 14:03

    If she's confusing earthquakes with baby kicking, I hope she doesnt raise an alarm for a tsunami when her water breaks!

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  4. Bumpy n Grumpy11 September 2011 at 14:14

    Ha Ha Tanu...this is super!! you can start your own funny blog!!

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  5. Anonymous11 September 2011 at 16:20

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  6. Antaryami12 September 2011 at 09:20

    The baby will come with her own fortune.. so ride along my friend!

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  7. Bumpy n Grumpy12 September 2011 at 10:33

    It seems I am getting job site ads on the blog - so that I can slog and get rich!!

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  8. Bumpy n Grumpy12 September 2011 at 10:33

    Yes Antaryami is right I guess!!

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  9. Anonymous14 September 2011 at 16:29

    TANU, Tusi toe GREAT ho !! Apka comments padhke toe maza ajatahai.....Hum toe apke PANKHA ban gae...Keep it up. Kanak, aap toe achhe ho hi...achhe likhte bhi hoe...Likhte rahie.. Bus dono zara $ dhyanse use karen....

    On other serious issues in this posting I may come back later

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  10. Saa15 September 2011 at 22:34

    Debatable! Maybe you will revisit the topic when you hear the reactions from kids at varying stages :) demanding apple (read iPad), games (read play station & ever releasing games & dvds), gadgets & gears!
    Paro – get ready for the EMOCIONAL ATYACHAAR – it’s just few years away…
    Buy a “gulakk” – not for the kiddo but for yourself – definitely a gr8 start!
    till then - chill

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  11. Rohit19 September 2011 at 18:11

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  12. Rohit19 September 2011 at 18:12

    Rich or poor, let your baby be playful. I am sure they will not ask for salary slips, ever.:)

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  13. Richa19 September 2011 at 18:32

    I've finally found time to read your posts...they are beautiful...so true..and so well written..keep up the good work..i'm sure they'll make a wonderful book on pregnancy...and i really like the name.."bumpy and grumpy"... :-):-)Best wishes!!!

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