When I was a kid, remember my complacent, casual attitude to school work/projects/activities! Didn't care a damn even if I had to become the 'out' standing student of the day. But then an event in my life today made me pause and mull over how things change especially when you are wearing a different hat.
My daughter forgot to mention that she had to carry a chart paper to school for a team event. This being her responsibility and considering that her team would do a no-show for want of just a chart, it irked me more. While the mercury was soaring within me to unimaginable levels, when she shared this piece of info at 6 in the morning when even early birds dont open shop, I heard myself chanting prayers in my mind - all for a sheet of chart paper!!!!! And this was through gritted teeth asking my daughter to be a bit more responsible and prepared!!!! Thank God, my mom wasn't witnessing this and you know why ;) When I went to drop her off at the gate, I stepped on to the road and realised that one good soul had his shop open. While the school bus arrived, I ran with all the speed I could gather and bought the sheet, ran back and gave it to my daughter as the bus was to leave. Managed a smile and felt at peace. Oh boy!!!! While the adrenalin settled, I couldn't help reflect, how things change. Had it been for me, I would have still liked to be penalised and would have probably thought I was bindass but then this was my daughter and even when she was to blame and deserved a gyan session, I still didn't want to see her earning a bad reputation!
Is this what we call motherhood????? Am damned right - YES!
