Maamujaan!!

Yesterday, i was studying in our college reading room [this introduction just so that i come across as the studious kinds ;) ] when I got a call from my beloved mamu. He said he had made the call to give me his new mobile no. and then he added that another reason was that he was sitting idly when he saw his little one (my niece) walking around the house. I think she's around 8-9 years and mamu said looking at her he was reminded of me when i was her age. He said she was just like me and even sounded happy about it.. :D (biiiiiig smile) By the time i hung up i was welling up big time!!
There's something so very special about people who have seen you as toddlers and lil people (not infants please..i don't know about you but i sure don't remember much about my diaper wetting days!) especially when you've spent considerable time with them as kids and have a few memories of your own..

So mere pyaare mamujaan, this one's for you. I don't know if you ever noticed, though i'm pretty sure i made it loud and clear, that as a kid you were one of my very few favourite adults. :) i think the reason why we bonded so well was coz you were the youngest in your strings of siblings too (Cheers to Us!!)

I remember how after having fought with every single adult at nani's place i used to come to you with big swollen eyes or a big swollen red face!! he he ;)
And i remember how you used to take my side when everyone used to take my case, even though you were the "young" one too and everyone else was elder to you. The amount of pride i used to fill up with then cannot be put down in words.

You were like a second papa, just a little more younger and a little more complying. So to say that you didn't mind narrating the same "Sheikhchilli" stories over and over again as many times as i demanded. Nor did you mind me jumping all over you or even kicking you sometimes in anger(I AM SOOOO SORRY... what a horrible thing to do!) And oh yes! the hair pulling session! (sorry for that too..but i'm sure it worked like a head massage for you..no? after all, ow much strength could a seven year old pack into a single hair pulling stroke?? ;) )

There are so many memories and every time we talk now, after i've hung up, Believe me i spend atleast few minutes remembering all the good times!
Okay, i'm feeling senti again. Just wanted to say that because of you my summer vacations were made THE BEST!!
I wish you all the happiness mamu, may you have a zillion reasons to smile evry single day coz you totally deserve them all!! Have a very very Happy life!!
Love you lots
Aapki L.M.