Six this Spring

My dearest Abhiir,

This is my first letter to you on your 6th birthday, as you can read and write very well now! I wrote my first letter to Arhaant as well when he turned six. I want to tell you so many things today. At this age, you might not understand everything I have written, but you can read my letter when you grow older and it will make more sense to you.

Because of homeschool, I have been more involved in your reading and writing journey and I feel so proud to see you read your favourite Roald Dahl books --- The Twits, Fantastic Mr. Fox and the Enormous Crocodile(so far.)

I love your interest in food and I do see that poster of yours saying “I want to be a Chef when I grow up” becoming true! You always mention what you want in your lunch box and you never forget to say you loved what I packed. I am surprised that you notice the details my little MasterChef!

I am especially moved when you show empathy towards Baba’s egg allergy. You always ask if he has eaten his lunch… You are so much like him!

On days, edged with sadness, as we continue to miss Ajji(Grandma), I am fascinated with your statements like “I can feel Ajji in this house.” I am touched when you bend from all sides and check if I am crying while listening to old Hindi songs...

I liked how you grew to absolutely love Bingo(Arjun-Sara’s dog) within a few hours of meeting him... how you appreciate other people’s houses and the food they offer. You do have a deep opinion on everything around you. Don't be afraid to share your opinions. Your opinions add to your personality.

You and Arhaant are so different from one another, yet so similar. Like two peas in different shades of your favourite colour green, but in the same pod!  But I really like the fact that you learn a lot from him and he is so kind to teach you those. Remember, Arhaant is your first best friend and will always be there for you when you both grow up. Did you know, your first words were not Ba-Ba or Ma-Ma, but “Ra-Ra”, as you fondly called him before!!

This year, there were times when you had to go to school alone in the school bus, when Arhaant was on distance learning. I am happy to see you be so brave. Its only when you give each other some alone time, you understand the perks of having a big brother, always by your side, leading and encouraging  you to try new things. 

I always love to hear your stories(based on true events;) , told with a twist from your imagination. I love how your interest in cricket has evolved this year, and your handwritten lists of created cricket players. 

My most favourite drawing of yours this year was that Anti-Bullying Poster of how Saturn was bullying little Mars and Earth came to rescue, as Mr. Sun (the school Principal with a French beard!) scolded Saturn. Keep drawing from imagination and create a wonderful world around you to keep you company in these uncertain days, when you might not have many friends to play with. 

I am glad you both had each other to play with(and fight with) in the COVID times, making it a memorable year of togetherness. This year, you got four shining new teeth and you mastered riding a cycle. Let's keep dancing to “Our COVID Playlist” with Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, Thaikkudam Bridge and the hindi favourites. 

Happy Sixth Birthday! Enjoy your new Roald Dahl books and Lego safari jeep. 

Lots and lots of love (love you to death, like you say it;)

Amma

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