Milosh and his daadi share a very special bond - they are inseparable from each other when together. Milosh's dada and daadi were due to arrive for summer vacation. In his words "I am so excited, I can't believe we will all be in one house, all 4 of us, no 5." For a week before their arrival, he asked everyday if they would be coming today. He would ask to talk to them at random hours (given the time-zone difference).
Anyway, just before the day they were going to arrive, we totally took advantage of him and told him to do what we wished - so he would get to go to the airport to pick up dada dadi. Before sleeping he told me he loves nobody more than dada dadi. I was very happy to hear it - but I also knew that for the rest of summer, he and I would not be the same - I asked him if he will come sleep next to me some times, he said no - he will sleep with dadi. Disappointed, I told him, I will miss you - to which he replied - "I know".
In the morning, he was so excited, he got dressed up and wrote "Dadi I love you" in a cute card we found - that aptly says "Grandmoms are moms with a lot of practice". I was not at the airport, but I do know that his dadi was thoughtful enough to keep a new toy for him in her hand-bag - so the toy-crazy Milosh gets his hands on something immediately! The moment they entered home, he did not even let them sit down and made them open all the luggage - to get all his presents. His dadi knows exactly what he likes and which things he does not own already. If I was randomly asked what type of toy vehicle Milosh does not have, I would be stumped (because he has soooo many) - but his dadi actually managed to find tow trucks, special scooters etc - which he absolutely loves!
Anyway, he let his dadi relax after that. But only for a brief period. His jet lagged dadi would beg him to let her sleep and he would simply not let her. We sometimes have to trick him or engage him in something else. On multiple occasions he has physically opened the eyes of his dadi so he can continue to talk to her. The next day, I told Milosh don't open dadi's eyes, she needs rest. Milosh completely followed instructions - woke up dadi and told her to keep her eyes closed while listening to his stories. :)
His dadi has bottomless patience for him, gives him undisturbed attention for hours, can play with him endlessly, talk to him without getting tired, listen to his stories, never ever judgmental or harsh on him. Her presence reveals a different side of him - potentially reflecting her qualities of patience and even being calm and caring in a different way. Dadi is one person who is completely his, has no expectations from him and really lets him be! He is sure to have a memorable summer.
Loved this! Did her dadi read it yet? It is a trophy!
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