It has been two months since I last wrote on my blog. Never got any time to discuss things with myself. I had some relatives visiting and staying with us all this while. The usual routine was a mess and the status at home was of total chaos. The hell broke loose when Adi’s school announced summer vacation. The entire home turned into a play area with toys and baby books scattered all over the place. The dining table was turned into an airport and the area underneath into the cockpit. The elder one was pilot at all times flying us from one country to another while the younger one played the host bringing us imaginary juices and cakes and all sort of things which we would fancy to eat.The sleeping patterns of kids went haywire and nights were days till 1 am. In my pursuit of some time for “myself” I would remain up for some more time after that. The whole world was topsy- turvy.Oh, how much I wanted a corner in my big, spacious, four rooms house (it is a luxury to have such a house by Dubai standards) where I can just sit peacefully without any form of movement within audible range.
My relatives have left and it is too silent now. Even while Adi’s vacations are still on and both the kids still play and fight together, the spirit has slacked a bit. The airport was closed for two days in memory of the passengers who ditched them and went back to India instead of taking next flight to Kathmandu with Adi. The same hide and seek spots are no longer that attractive. When I came back from some grocery shopping, my 2 years old asked, “where is mausi?” hoping I have brought her back. He was disappointed..
It is hard to be away from family..so far..the short periods of connection gives an insight into what all are we missing on that account. I go to know a whole new aspect of my own kids and their behaviour. Living in a multicultural, multinational environment is giving them a headstart and a broadened horizon but there is a home based nourishment which comes from the extended family. I am now in search of ways to bring that in their daily diet…
