With a baby in hand, it’s quite unlikely that you will be in a position to celebrate New Year’s Eve like you probably always did.
If you are planning to leave behind your little heart in the hands of a maid, then there are chances that your night out will simply be a heart-ache. So either, you go out and worry or stay back and miss out on all the fun. But what if I give you a third alternative which could turn out to be the best? Your new parenthood I’m sure has made you appreciate your parents now more than you ever did. Why not then, this New Year’s Eve invite them home for a sleep over? Believe me, they are secretly longing for this invite. And a change from the usual noisy outing to a soothing, quiet and connecting entertainment at home will also do you good for sure.
Their love and care will be the best gift for your child when they will hold her tight close to their hearts and rock her to sleep on this last day of the year. Also, your thoughtful invite will be the most precious gift which they will hold tight in their memory in appreciation.
It’s natural that in the business of growing up you didn’t have time to remember that your parents were growing old too. You will get busier and stressed with the increasing responsibilities. As your parents have also gone through this phase, they can help bring in their rich experiences. Children are also able to sense the calmness, composure and warmth that their grandparents shower.
This way your act of concern will not end on this 31st, but will lead to a chain of love that will last forever.
Children learn by imitating, didn’t you already notice your little bundle of giggles imitating your pout when you went to kiss her? Ah!
Taking out time to bond with those who have always placed you first, will intensify your relationship for all the coming years. This last day’s little party at home with good food, ice-creams and cakes with hot soups or wine will become a post-card of honour your child will store in her mind. Such bonding will surely lead you most gratefully and blessed into the New Year.
So what are you waiting for? Haven’t you begun planning?
– Ruby Malshe –
She is a lecturer in a Mumbai college. And has written a novel, a book of short stories and a book of poems. She also has a blog ‘Thoughtful Whispers’ where she regularly posts matters of general and spiritual interest which need attention. Ruby is also a motivational speaker and talks on different issues about women, life and children.
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