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My little camper

January 10, 2013 By: Mehroocomment

I packed his bag. Very organised, as compact as I could make it, clothes in one section, books and toys in the other and a couple of treats and snacks, just in case he got hungry at night! I guess a little more than ‘a couple’ as I found it a bit difficult to zip up that section! In walks my husband and asks me to take everything out. “Everything?” I protest, but I did. When the bag was finally re-packed sans the extra t-shirt, trousers, underpants, jeans that he might need just in case he got wet or dirty, the bag closed just fine. That was Sunday.

Monday night, I got to know from a class mum that they might have to do a little walk uphill before they reach the camp, so a bag with wheels would be more comfortable. Out came all the clothes, the books, the treats only to be re-packed in two separate bags – a small stroller and a haversack. Now that we had a bit of extra space, in went the blanket, the gloves and the cap just in case he felt cold at night, in went his teddy just in case he needed to hug someone!
Tuesday morning – all set for departure. Lunch packed plus some fruits in case they take too long to reach the camp site. Big hugs, broad smiles and loads of kisses as we finally say a bye to each other.
Thursday afternoon – back from camp. Big hug but not much of a smile. He is barely out of his school bus and starts “Mummy I think you might not like it but the banana you gave me has got squashed and made my books dirty.” “You mean the banana that was supposed to be your snack on the first day?” “Yes. And mummy we did not get the ‘tidiest room’ prize because of the candies you gave me.” I look puzzled. “We cleaned up the whole room but did not get the prize since I forgot the candies that you gave me under the pillow…..so actually it’s your fault!” “What?” “Yes and mummy my team did not win at the football match because Mr. T, the other class teacher who was also the referee was not fair to us.” Phew! “Did you enjoy yourself at camp, son?” “Yes, I did.” “Did you want to stay on for longer?” “Yes I didn’t mind!” “Did you miss Mummy?” Almost home, no answer.
At home I opened the haversack. “Oh no!”
Opened the suitcase. All snacks and treats found a way back home! Guess no hunger pangs at night.
Someone gets very busy playing with his toys. Literally have to push him to the bathroom and give him an extra scrub to get all the dirt out! A healthy snack follows and then straight into his piano lessons. Very quiet, barely talks to his teacher.
At dinnertime I was going to surprise him with his favourite meatballs. “I really want chicken nuggets today Mummy!” Hmmf.
Post dinner I thought it was worth another try. “So did you miss me at bedtime love?” “Hmmm, yes. The bed was too hard and I just couldn’t sleep.” OK……
Finally it was time to sleep and the four of us snuggled up inside the covers, all together, one family, big hugs, lots of kisses. “I missed you Mummy,” he said without any prompt given, “And Daddy and my brother too. I was homesick the first night.” My poor baby. I lay down next to him holding his hand, watching his eyes close, till I was suddenly told in an apologetic tone, “Unnn Mummy could you please go out now, I am getting a bit squashed!” 
Kids, they grow up fast….way too fast!

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  1. Reena says

    January 11, 2013 at 5:48 am

    Nice one Mehroo! I really liked the part when Ushaan said 'its your fault as I get to hear from my 5 and a half year old all the time exactly that…even if she is feeling the wrong way, in some strange way its my fault for that too 😉

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  2. Mehroo Turel says

    January 11, 2013 at 6:20 am

    Yes Reena, everything is someone else's fault, isn't it? When I was 8 my mum was the centre of my world and yet all my tantrums were solely for her too, so can't complain!

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  3. Monaz Marker says

    January 11, 2013 at 8:28 am

    That's what Arshaan n Yeahaan also say when somethings messed up. Its all ur fault mommy. But d best part is when they up up to u n without any reason say I Love u , Mom wt a BIG kiss……. Kids sure grow up fast n they dont like us to do things we used to do for them without a second thought…..

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  4. Arti says

    January 17, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    Such a sweet post, Mehroo! You bought out the mother-son bonding so beautifully well – a bit humourous, a bit touchy and filled with a lot of love, innocence and bonding – that is what the joy in relationships are all about, aren't they? Loved reading this, the last para touched my heart 🙂

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  5. Mehroo Turel says

    January 17, 2013 at 3:19 pm

    Hi Arti, thank you for your comment. So happy to know that you enjoyed reading this post. This was a very impromptu and one of my fastest written posts – straight from the heart!

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  6. belleplante says

    February 2, 2013 at 4:09 am

    Awwww, its hard when kids grow up. Guess, letting go is the best thing to do!

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  7. Mehroo Turel says

    February 2, 2013 at 5:06 am

    yes best and yet heart wrenching thing to do 🙁

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