The ‘Home coming’ series ….2

        After successful transition into the usual routine and happy farewell to the most dreaded jet-lag, as the blogger in me continues pondering and playing with words, ‘The Home coming’ series certainly poses as a much needed fuel. Between packing and moving from the old apartment to settling into a new one, from acquainting myself with the new surrounding to exploring the world around, these new consistent changes have left me with little time to think about the good, old days. With so much to admire, remember, celebrate and share from the days back home, ‘The home coming series’ definitely needs to get back into action. As I unfold the magic of yet another aspect, I hope this episode entertains you, just like the one before.

SEASON 1, EPISODE 2: Rendezvous with the ‘little master’

       The primary reason behind my home country visit; the sole purpose of travelling for miles; the center of attraction right from the moment, I landed at the airport; the boss who framed my holiday schedule – meeting my little nephew for the first time ever and making memories with him were the only driving factors of this wonderful happy month.

      Watching him within the dimensions of a live frame for the first time was indeed a memorable experience, beyond the scope of words. Though words and sentences are assets of any blogger or writer, description of sensitive moments like these tend to fail quite often. Holding the one year old little boy for the first time was one of the most treasured moments, as an instant bond of connection surfaced between us. While several months and days were spent in the thought process about his reaction towards me, and several discussions were made about his willingness to come towards me, one single smile and look from his aunt was all that was needed, as this little bundle of joy picked up the relation instantly!

     This smooth transition from his mother’s arms to my own was truly one of the proudest moments for me, as the eager and patient wait of a year proved to be successful. Though virtual world connected us from the moment he was born, nothing could ever replace the joy of admiring his little features from an arm’s distance. While demanding a constant supply of his photographs, videos and description of little acts was an important job for me along every single day since his birth, magical rendezvous with him after a long duration of 365 days was exceptionally wonderful by all means.

     His parents, grandparents and my husband truly deserve credit for all their patience, as every single member contributed in a great way, along the last year. Be it prompt presence of mind while capturing his photographs and videos as exhibited by my father or detailed description of his cute acts as narrated by my mother; be it immense patience and strength to accomplish an online video session with a moody boss as demonstrated by my sister or patience to admire and appreciate same photos and similar description almost all day long as shown by my husband; each one of them must have been more excited for our first rendezvous.
 
    As I held this little superstar in my arms, I looked forward to cherish every single day in his presence. Determined to be with him all day long and refusing to entertain any distraction, disturbance or diversion, every moment of our time together was truly memorable. Though his enormous supply of energy did defeat me along several instances; losing to a cute, little hero like him was nothing less than a victory in its own way.

        From waking exceptionally early with his unique ‘good morning’ notes to being prepared for his next set of demands, from arranging his meals, milk and medicine to playing around with his toys, from changing his diapers and clothes to hunting for a replacement in-charge for a short break from duties, from staying alert and watchful all day long to finding him deep in his sleep with a calm and serene face, 24 hours in a day were certainly not sufficient. A little life that kept each one occupied, this little master was definitely strict by all means!
   
      Though his presence transformed the routine of every family member, his laughs and cries truly filled the house with happiness. Playing with him as a little companion of his own age was truly amazing, while we disturbed the house with cars, toys, balls and teddies. Sight of a cluttered room with a little mischief-maker running all around was one of the best moments, during this home coming visit.

        Celebration of his first birthday added happiness, joy, smiles and laughter to my trip, as the little boy crawled towards his first milestone. Innumerable stock of selfies, photos and videos with this little master will keep me satisfied for several months ahead. Till I visit him back again, his parents can be relieved from the pressure of sending continuous photos though I feel the urge to demand, quite often! Bidding good-bye to this little friend was undoubtedly the toughest task. Though staying away from family and friends may turn out to be difficult at times, nothing can be more difficult than being away from his little pants, shirts, diapers and toys!

      Though I have toiled to capture every single act of this little kid, getting him along would have been the easiest way to make more memories! While this may involve a difficult, long and a tedious process of pulling his parents along to this home away from home, frequent rendezvous with this little master on his home ground is the best answer to all the troubles.

    Till we meet again for our next session of games, demands, cries and laughter, sending all the stock of love and kisses for the new little hero in my life!

P.S: Dear Sister, as your son is too small is understand the significance of all the fame he has earned through this episode, you are more than welcome to shower the gratitude on his behalf ;)