Those who know my age might wonder what I am talking about. Well, I too had a Valentine’s Day surprise.
I remembered the significance of yesterday on opening the news papers in the morning. There were reports about the security arrangements (at least in
Suddenly my nine year old granddaughter Nonie (Olakkuda – Palmyra leaf umbrella) blocked my way. She said that the food was not ready and I should wait. That was surprising because the cook had come early in the morning and she is quite efficient.
I returned to the newspapers till Nonie finally announced breakfast. I asked her what was there and she answered ‘Poorie and potato curry’. That is something I like.
I sat down and took two poories in my plate, as directed my granddaughter. Then I realized there was something different about them.
The previous night she had asked me to set the alarm for her for 6.30 in the morning. I did that but enquired why she wanted to get up that early on a holiday. She had mumbled some answer.
My wife told me after breakfast that Nonie had planned everything the previous night. The little girl woke up with the alarm and went to the kitchen. She rolled the dough in the shape of heart herself. Not quite perfect but nevertheless a tough job.
My granddaughter would have learned about Valentine’s Day obviously from the several programs about it on the TV channels for children. And, undoubtedly, she made the surprise breakfast as an expression of love.
No dispute that the Valentine’s Day and the New Year that many people in
At least the poorie is Indian!
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ReplyDeleteIt was so sweet of Nonie (you have to have daughters or grand daughters living with you to feel the difference).
ReplyDeleteHowever from what I am privy to, I am compelled to smell the hand of the new Menacherry ‘addition’ behind it..!!
That was indeed a very affectionate gesture from a nine year old.
ReplyDeleteTruest love! Must have been your best Valentine's Day gift!
ReplyDeleteHow very sweet of her! It takes a daughter / grand-daughter to do such things which tug at our heart-strings.
ReplyDeleteThat was such a sweet thing to do! I'm so glad Nonie has learnt something important - that Valentine's day is not only for couples, it's for everyone you love!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting~ Lovely blog!
Sharon
Thanks Ashvin.
ReplyDeleteNebu, my wife swears that the idea was 100% Nonie's.
ReplyDeleteYou are right about daughters and granddaughters.
Thank you Kariyachan.
ReplyDeleteYes Raji, it was the best Valentine's Day gift.
ReplyDeleteYes Sunita, the gesture did tug heart strings.
ReplyDeleteSharon Colaco D'Souza, thank you for the apt comment. I am happy that you like my blog. Please do keep on visiting the site.
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