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 It was during my 7th month… she had told me, "I dunno why, but the day I heard you conceived, I just had this in my mind to give you… and I will give you soon." After that, we couldn’t meet.And then, after delivery, she finally gave me that gift . That evening, after finishing all my baby chores, I sat eagerly waiting to open it.And when I did… it was Laddu Gopal!!! 💛With all the tiny little accessories', I was so, so, so happy!!! But at the same time, one doubt popped in my mind— "How will I be able to do all those rituals???" I texted her—half joy, half fear. She replied, "I had this instinct that you will deliver a lil Krishna the day I heard you conceived. That’s why I wanted to give you this. And tell me—are you not bathing your baby? Are you not dressing him up? Are you not feeding him? Are you not singing lullabies to put him to sleep? Are you not pushing yourself beyond everything just to see him in peace? That’s all it is." Tha...

 It’s the most awaited Friday morning!!!!! Cheeks rubbing, his lil hands pushing me to hold him tight. I even take away my hand on purpose, just to see how badly and how strongly he wants me back. That soft cheek, his tiny breath, that baby scent — uff!!! nothing can beat it. Kitchen chores all done, AppaChaami already gone to office, no to-do list, not even a dot!!! Just silence, gloomy light, and only those twinkling eyes with tiny teeth grinning at me saying, “ Amma,Kondaata maadammaaa!” No words spoken. Just silence. Yet so much love overflowing. Both of us acting like we are in deep sleep, but getting caught when one of us opens an eye to check the other. That small silly game, that warmth — ahhhh, nothing like it. OMG, OMG, OMG!!!! There is no drug that can give this much dopamine, this much peace, make me forget everything and simply get transcended!!! Every day is not like this. Most days are rushing — work, chores, EODs, deadlines. But these rare mornings… they are ge...