Random lines

He was showing her his childhood pics – on her request.
“You were so cute –love that curly mop. U turned into such a freak”
“Don’t call me that”
“F-r-e-a-k”
“I said don’t call me that”
“What will u do?”
“I will kiss you.”
She stared at him and let it out slowly and softly, “freak”.

Of late you prefer to get off the car with a hurried kiss and a warm goodbye and take confident steps towards the school gate, one hand clutching the small lunch bag. I watch you till you disappear into the crowd.

As your selfhood gets more pronounced you leave me feeling tender with memories of a tiny little bundle being dropped off at the day care...tearful goodbyes ... joyous reunions at pick up time...surge of emotions as i held you close to me just as it was the first time.

Time to step back a bit and savour these moments before they are gone in a wink.