Yesterday was a hectic day. I landed from LA in the wee hours of the morning, hardly got any sleep before I had to leave for a client meeting early morning.
The day was long. And when I reached home I was glad the week was over. I curled up in the bed thinking of writing some verse when my daughter showed up. She was excited to show me a surprise packet of doll accessories she got from her mom. Once done showing me the new treasures she brought four of her paintings to me and asked me to rank them in the order of my favorites.
As we played the little game, I asked her with a tease, “Nitara, what if someone tear off all your paintings?”
My goading was intentional and I looked at her with mischief, waiting for her to give me a weird reaction. Instead, she pleasantly surprised me with her answer.
She looked at me, smiled and stated in her usual jubilant voice, “then I will draw some new one.”
And at that moment I learned a life lesson from her. No matter what the circumstance is, you can never go wrong with positivity in your thoughts. The castles may be demolished but you can build them again.
I thanked her for her charming attitude and found some other means to trouble her with my devilry.
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It is need a beautiful lesson. Thank You.😊
How lovely! Is this one of her paintings, Shantanu?
So lovely. She is really cute and her painting too is marvellous 🙃
It is never too late to start all over again.💙
Thank You Nitara
That’s such a wonderful spirit your daughter has Sir. The acceptance level at such a young age speaks volumes of the values you’ve taught her.
Great lesson. And her drawing is beautiful! Thank you for sharing. Hope you were able to rest. 😊🙏🏽
Please extend my hello to Nitara. Tell her it’s a beautiful painting.
She’s really a very positive person. Love the painting is that hers?
Nice drawing and what a motivating reply
I already adore this little girl, and her positivity!! It was really very sweet of her to say so.
I am not much of a fan of kids but recently I have also realised that how much kids are more positive and charming than us. They don’t have nay kind of intentions behind anything, they are full of love and honesty and I can safely say I love this thing in them.
Thanks so much. She is a lovely kid. Why ain’t you fan of kids?
this is such a lovely story, Shantanu.
I don’t know! I mean yeah they are cute and all but sometimes I just can’t handle them. Specifically I get scared of them when I am left alone with them. I mean what the hell am I supposed to do? entertain them? calm them? feed them? HOW? And the biggest task is they need to talk like every second. how do you keep them occupied! Things like that.. (Please don’t judge me)
Haha. I can understand the anxiety. Why should I judge you. I can understand they maybe at times appear overwhelming
yes, see. I could have gone with just ‘overwhelming’ but I had to ramble so much here 😀
Haha. You speak your heart and I love that part of yours my friend
Thanks so much for your kind read
Yeah? But that is embarrassing sometimes? I mean speaking your heart.
Maybe for others but not for a beautiful soul like you. And why waste time thinking about others 😊😊
Well said.. thank you 🙂
Thanks so much for your read. Yes this is one of her paintings
Thanks so much, Jaya. Much appreciate your read
Thanks so much for your read my friend
You are so very welcome dear wind. Come to this side a little too frequent 😊
Thanks so much for your kind words. She is a good kid
Thanks Ana. Yesterday was crazy busy again. My son had debate competition so I had to drive over 100 miles one way to reach there by 8:30 and came home late in the evening. Then we were invited to a friend’s housewarming. So yeah it was some fun 😊how are you doing. Did you try the ECG on your watch?
Wow! You got a bright kid there man. Tell her I love her drawing, and she motivated me…
Thanks so much, Graci. Will certainly do
Yes, it is her painting. Thanks for your lovely comment
Thanks so much, Rita
Thanks so much, Atifa
Thanks so much. I surely will let her know
Oh it’s absolutely delightful.. Do convey my admiration to the little one!
Thanks so much. I surely will
What a beautiful painting and sweet, sweet, sweet teaching – from your little daughter. Thank you for sharing her and this blessing with all of us! 🙂
Thanks so much for your kind read and beautiful comment
Wow! Debate?! So happy for him, most people fear speaking in public much less debate. Oh so glad you made it though! I’m sure you made his day.
I know, this time of year will get us a bit busy. I’m doing good.
I’ve seen the app, its on there, so glad it’s there! Such a great addition.
Yeah he has been debating for 3 years now. He does state level debating. Yesterday his team won 3 out of 4 debates. So it was worth the travel. That app is pretty cool. 😊
Wow, that’s amazing. Maybe he’ll be a lawyer or a politician?!
Nice, so glad. I’m so glad to know it’s there!
Lol. Not sure of that. But he sure enjoys it.
Lol! We’ll have to wait and see. I worked with lawyers for many many years, before I decided to be a stay at home mom, I miss the legal field, and I must say, lawyers are great debaters! 😂 I guess they have to be!
Oh that is good to know. I am sure you learned a trick or two 😀
I did! 😏😊
My pleasure always.😊
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A beautiful soul and painter she is! This is a sweet story… thank you for sharing! 😊🤗
Thanks so much for your kind read
Always a pleasure Shantanu.
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Wow that look great. I love it.
Thanks so much
Pleasure Sir!!
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Please tell her I am her fan …..she stole my heart with that attitude
Smiles. I surely will
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So sweet! Why do fathers enjoy teasing daughters? 🤔😊
Lol. It is an age old phenomena
Lovely painting.. and a valuable life lesson..she is really talented Shantanu..God bless her!!
Thanks so much for your kind words
You have passed on your optimism in your genes.. hahaha
Thanks so much for your lovely words. I truly hope so. 😊🌸
She is kind kid from the way you write about her.
She is a good kid. Thanks again
So it does seem! Please convey my love to her.
I surely will thank you again
Always a pleasure Shantanu.
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My pleasure always 😊
Thanks so much for your constant support
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Thanks so much, Craig. Appreciate your kindness
A pleasure, Shantanu
Kind Regards and all the best with your blog
“early bird” (very) c
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Best wishes from the First City to see the light
😊🌸thanks so much.
As soon as I am done with my semester! I am going to here more often 😀
No worries. Stay blessed and wish you the best
Oh wow. That was so so sweet. I will draw some more. What an innocent and amazing response. Something to Remember♥️♥️
Thanks so much for your lovely read dear ❤️
Thank you 🙂
My pleasure always
Come on now Sha
Stop being so adorable 😛🤪
Haha. Desirable lol
Oh my god!!? Hahaha
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