As my older one is turning 10 today i wanted to put down my thoughts about what a wonderful journey it has been to have him in our lives and celebrate him. I hope he continues to add to this list.
1.Innocence - We live in a world where 'Innocence' is losing it's charm, kids seem to be growing up on a fast track now, but i cherish every moment of your innocence and still remember how you believed yogurt was just another kind of ice cream, just because your mom and dad said so :-). Sorry about that buddy, but we were just first time parents who freaked out about every cold you had.
2.You are the strongest kid i know - As parents and especially first time parents it used to kill us to see you falling sick from time to time as kid's your age do, but seeing you never complaining was like a blessing for us and we will always remember what a strong kid you are. Thanks for teaching us that tomorrow is always better.
3.Your love for sports - As a mom and for someone who loves sports, you have no idea how thrilled i was to see you enjoy and do well in sports. I believe sports has a lot to offer to kids and teaches a lot of valuable life lessons like discipline, working with a team and getting back up by shaking off the losses and moving on, i hope you continue to enjoy playing sports throughout your life.
4.Your love for reading - I will always cherish our trips to the library and how you would finish up a dozen books in a week's time like it is nobody's business. I read somewhere that boys are usually not much into reading so it's a treat for us to see you enjoy books and i hope this is a habit that sticks with you.
5.Your flexible attitude - There are many times we promised you things which we couldn't deliver, taking you to a park for a game of tennis, going to a restaurant and so on, but you have been very flexible and never made it a big deal and we love you for that.
6.Your love for school - I don't remember enjoying myself and looking forward to school as much as you do, so it's an absolute thrill to see and hear you do well and be happy at School. I probably have to thank the teachers and your friends for that.
7. Learning to forgive and moving on - I have seen you get yourself out of a bad mood much quicker than anyone else. Thanks for teaching us to learn to forgive and to move on!
8.Being sensitive to other's - I think being sensitive is one of your biggest asset's, though it may not seem that way now. Seeing you feeling bad for your sister (more than herself) when she gets a bad hair cut is just one of the many things i will always cherish about you.
9.Love for food - I know this is a strange one but food is more important than any of us will every give credit to and i think your love for food and new tastes will enrich your outlook in life.
10.Love for family - At the end of the day all that matters is having a loving family and you are one of the main pillars of our's, can't thank you enough for the love you have showered on us and for making us a loving family! Thanks for pushing me towards having more family time, i thank you with all my heart for everything my dear one!
Wish you a very Happy B'day Rohan!!!
P.S: I am also writing about 10 things i see you can work on but don't worry i won't publish it :-)
Love,
Anila,Ravi,Samhi.
1.Innocence - We live in a world where 'Innocence' is losing it's charm, kids seem to be growing up on a fast track now, but i cherish every moment of your innocence and still remember how you believed yogurt was just another kind of ice cream, just because your mom and dad said so :-). Sorry about that buddy, but we were just first time parents who freaked out about every cold you had.
2.You are the strongest kid i know - As parents and especially first time parents it used to kill us to see you falling sick from time to time as kid's your age do, but seeing you never complaining was like a blessing for us and we will always remember what a strong kid you are. Thanks for teaching us that tomorrow is always better.
3.Your love for sports - As a mom and for someone who loves sports, you have no idea how thrilled i was to see you enjoy and do well in sports. I believe sports has a lot to offer to kids and teaches a lot of valuable life lessons like discipline, working with a team and getting back up by shaking off the losses and moving on, i hope you continue to enjoy playing sports throughout your life.
4.Your love for reading - I will always cherish our trips to the library and how you would finish up a dozen books in a week's time like it is nobody's business. I read somewhere that boys are usually not much into reading so it's a treat for us to see you enjoy books and i hope this is a habit that sticks with you.
5.Your flexible attitude - There are many times we promised you things which we couldn't deliver, taking you to a park for a game of tennis, going to a restaurant and so on, but you have been very flexible and never made it a big deal and we love you for that.
6.Your love for school - I don't remember enjoying myself and looking forward to school as much as you do, so it's an absolute thrill to see and hear you do well and be happy at School. I probably have to thank the teachers and your friends for that.
7. Learning to forgive and moving on - I have seen you get yourself out of a bad mood much quicker than anyone else. Thanks for teaching us to learn to forgive and to move on!
8.Being sensitive to other's - I think being sensitive is one of your biggest asset's, though it may not seem that way now. Seeing you feeling bad for your sister (more than herself) when she gets a bad hair cut is just one of the many things i will always cherish about you.
9.Love for food - I know this is a strange one but food is more important than any of us will every give credit to and i think your love for food and new tastes will enrich your outlook in life.
10.Love for family - At the end of the day all that matters is having a loving family and you are one of the main pillars of our's, can't thank you enough for the love you have showered on us and for making us a loving family! Thanks for pushing me towards having more family time, i thank you with all my heart for everything my dear one!
Wish you a very Happy B'day Rohan!!!
P.S: I am also writing about 10 things i see you can work on but don't worry i won't publish it :-)
Love,
Anila,Ravi,Samhi.
