As we rest on the sofa after dinner, Prithvi reads aloud the message from the class teacher
about Father's Day assembly the next morning. Naanna expresses his enthusiasm to take part in
the program. Three surprised faces and dropped jaws respond with 'Aaaaaa'!!
11 years into his kids' schooling, naanna has never been able to participate nor has shown any
interest in these things, as these have always been part of Amma's job description.
Nanna pesters Prithvi to post this interest on the classroom stream, as participation is allowed
on first-come first-serve basis. Then, outlines the points he wants to discuss, draws out a
timeline to groom himself before the 'talk' and has a sleepless night!
The D-day is here! Naanna espaces into the washroom early and springs out as a fresh flower
after 40 minutes wearing his favorite shirt. Roaming restlessly near Prithvi's workspace, he
rehearses the speech. Amma has a client call at the exact time and requests the children to
record the family miracle that is going to happen in a few minutes.
The teacher calls Prithvi's and his father's name. Under performance pressure, naanna forgets
all the instructions and starts the show. All amma could hear from the other room were words
from a confident voice and children emerging into laughter. Unable to withstand the excitement,
amma takes client's permission and quickly barges into Prithvi's room, only to hear teacher
saying, 'Sweet and simple one, Sir! Yes, Prithvi is very similar to you!' (and of course no video file
to replay)
Thus, this Father's Day has gathered importantce as a very sweet and special day for us! Hope
everyone celebrates the day in their own way, though not a single day goes without the busy
father showering his affection on the children in his own way!
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