Children's Day
                 - 14 Nov 2018

Every day is Children's day, heart says. There is something new,  something amusing in their daily deeds,  that lights up the day for the family members. And at times, they sprinkle a surprise.

So, the other afternoon she and I, as usual planned to take a nap. Sharing 1 story each is the ritual. Mummy to share 1 story and Zeel to share 1 story. My mind popped up one story. Then came my little girl's turn.

She started "One day there 2 friends. One name - Rita and one name Titha. Titha go to Rita house. Rita give food to eat. Vegetables and fruits. (Switches to Hindi now). Titha ko accha laga. Woh apne ghar gayee aur mumma ko bataya usne kya khaya. Mumma aur Titha khoosh ho gaye."

I started clapping and said " Very good story ", now ready to close eyes and sleep.

But the story, it seems was not over yet. She remarked looking at me - "Moral of story is..." And I couldn't help hiding my smile thinking that my little girl has a message from the story. At the same time, was wondering what could be the moral in this case. While the mind ran these thoughts in those few seconds, she continued with her words, again switching to Hindi.

" Moral of story is... Hume doosre ki help karni chahiye. " ....I  (deliberately trying to stop laughing ) asked her " Kaise help Karni chahiye ? "
She answered " Jab koi ghar pe aaye to paani dena chahiye. Banana aur healthy food dena chahiye ! "

Out came a burst of laughter from within, enjoying the innocent moment, feeling so proud that my little girl has , for the first time,  attached a moral to a story. !!!

Stories are a daily routine between us, but this one was with a twist at the end !

A very happy Children's day dear Zeel !!!