Kids become epicenter of your house from the moment they are born. They form their own bonds, own ways of communication and a connection with the people around especially other kids.
At the moment life has become a little monotonous, meeting friends and relatives seems like dream that we hope will true soon. It’s the kids who are missing socialising the most and learning from peers and elders and even younger cousins. Now I am not writing a mental health blog, leaving that to experts. I am writing what I have realised over last few weeks, my kids have their own special connection with their cousins, it’s kinda sneak peek into some golden memories.
Both my kids were pre mature, that hasn’t stopped them from creating havoc around, so take off that look from your face. So when my elder kid (A) was born and brought home a few weeks later, his elder cousin sister (M)became a fierce protector, “ don’t touch him without sanitising your hand,”, she would seriously tell to everyone no matter what age and relation. She is still that protective and my kid A is a great fan of hers, he would listen and follow all instructions if you just let him know that didi said so. Love you M.
Oh I forgot about the eldest cousin brother (C), a typical teenager, showed off he doesn’t care, but would keep an eye out for A whenever I would step out. I knew that and smiled a lot. He is a great kid. He loves teasing A, so much but then maybe A senses his love and care and follows him around. He knows you love him, so no need to hide behind I don’t care persona C, we love you you too.
Next was the first younger cousin A saw, (B.) He fell in love with that small bundle and wanted him to start playing with him. We had to pull him away from him. Then they grew up and became frenemy. They would miss each other a lot, meet play together like Ram Lakhan for exactly 40 minutes and then world war. Thankfully things have improved. But we love you B, because you love him.
Now enters the hero, my younger kid , Y. And believe me he is the boss. And he knows that. He thinks he owns the world and everybody is here to love and pamper him. This is true because all his brother and sister love him. We aren’t as elders allowed to scold him, specially around B. So secure in that protection, he is a happy kid. He does not understand everything they say, but the way he responds to them is so beautiful to watch.
You should their smiles when they now video chat, the way the ask when can we meet again? It’s lovely to see them jumping when they see each other, when they go through old photos of being with them. Oh god keep their bond like this only.
That’s the lovely kid group around my kids, keeping them safe, loved and grounded.
They have lovely connections with other second cousins too, let’s keep that for another time.
Bless you all. Stay safe and healthy.
1 comment:
Great article. Kids will love it.
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