As a child, a lot of my classmates in school felt jealous of me because I could enjoy with both my maternal and paternal grandparents. Most of them missed their love. I felt so blessed.
My paternal grandparents stayed in the same city while maternal grandparents in North India. Summer vacations meant travelling to meet them. When I was a child, I used to love my grandparents more than my parents. I felt parents were always strict while grandparents pampered and loved me to theย core. I still love them more.
I have learnt a lot from them and their small things for me meant the world.
My first Maths teacher was my Dadaji and he was a pro at it. He made things easy and never scolded while Dad was damn strict. Money for chocolates while playing down was because of Dadaji. Whenever I got the remark from school it was always him I asked for the signature, he would be angry but eventually give in ๐
My Dadiji is the world’s best cook. Whatever she made was tasty. Her Kadi Chawal was mindblowing. Till date, my Dad and uncles rank it the best. I think if ever in my life they say you made good food like her I would be an accomplished cook.
I used to get to see my Nanaji and Naniji just once a year so the love they showered on us was always extra. Those 10 days were the best days of my summer vacation. Naniji made Nanaji run and get us all the favourite stuff from the bazaar. The food made was of our choice. There were times when Kadi was made a day earlier but since we wereย coming, my Naniji still made it again because I love Kadi.
If I have learnt planning and family values it’s because of them. They always taught us lessons of life through simple examples and sayings. My heart still longs to see my Naniji once more. It’s been few years since she passed away but I miss her the most. I still feel she loves me more than my Mom.
My prized possessions are the letters sent by Naniji which I have still kept neatly. She made sure she calls us weekly and check on us. Never made us feel the distance. She may not be highly educated like us but as a person, she was much more evolved. She is my shining star who silently helps me whenever I am down.
Festivals are incomplete without Grandparents. The best Holi I celebrated was with my Nanaji and Naniji.ย Nanaji used to pamper with gifts whenever I excelled in studies. He used to treat the entire family with sweets. The value of gifts never mattered even getting a chocolate was so special. Winters meant some yummy Gajar Halwa by Dadiji.
I used to enjoy listening to their first-hand experience of pre Independence era as a child and the partition times. My role model are my grandparents, they would remain always. They were great visionaries and if I become a percentage of them I feel my life would be successful.
Grandparents are a blessing for a child. I am glad and blessed I had them to get so much love and right principles. The first time I came to know that Grandparents Day is also celebrated, was in school. We had a special programme and my Dadaji was with me ๐
I never did anything great for them but speak to them and make a hand made a greetingย card or paint a handkerchief as gifts.
On this Grandparents Day, I pray that my Dadaji remains in good health. I miss others, but they are there as my shining stars.
I look forward to hear from you how would youย celebrate Grandparents Day. Do share a selfie with your grandparents onย Sept. 10, 2017, on Twitter or Facebook with #LoveJatao & tag @blogadda to win a goodie from Parachute Advansed.ย #LoveJatao
My grandParents r no more.
My dada ji is left us when my father was 12, and my nana ji nani ji and dadi ji passed away when i was 10-12. I dont have any picture with them. So i can’t participate in contest.
But this post is touched my heart. ๐๐
Thank u so very much mahel for sharing those beautiful memories with us. Thank u so very much ๐๐๐๐๐๐ love u ๐๐
Love you too. They are always with us in spirits, trust me they love us a lot.
You can always wish them in prayers on Grandparents Day that share what moments through other pics for the contest ๐
Reblogged this on anitapratapsingh.
Aap lucky ho jo aapne grandparents k sath waqt guzara, maine to kisi ko dekha bhi nahi, sirf mummy daddy se unke barey me suna
Summer vacation me jab sab baatey karty thy ki daadi ya naani k ghar jayengey to mujhy bahut ajib lagta tha, aaj bhi miss karti hu ki maine apne grandparents ko nahi dekha, infact parents ko bhi jaldi hi kho diya tha ๐ข
Aunty we love you too a lot. I am happy we have you in our life.
You’re right. Even I loved my grandparents when I was a child. They were role models, guides, my biggest cheerleaders. A lot of happy memories are there with them. ๐ I don’t know how I’d celebrate GrandparentsDay, but it’s really nice to spend time with them, that much I can say.
Exactly, I also at that time did not think of high funda things. My hand painted cards when displayed in their rooms were like shining trophies. They need our time is what I feel.
My grandparents are gone (I had them for 15 years) but I am a grandmother of four now. I think one of the most important things you can gift your grandchildren is to listen.
So true coming straight from one. Thanks so much for stopping by ๐
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A very heart warming post. Yes Grand parents make life a bliss. I see that with my kids. I really wish that both their grandparent couples have a long life because that also makes my life a little easy
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Heart warming post. We are so lucky to have them in our memories.
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That’s a lovely post Mahek. Tou are truly blessed to have experienced your grand parents love.
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Grandparents are very special and I love having a grandson who I regularly spend time with. Thank you for linking up and sharing your thoughts at #BloggersPitStop.
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This was a heart warming post .its important children meet their grandparents and to get a sense of belonging and a different set of values.
Thanks Amrita ๐
Grandparents are always special. Enjoyed sharing your memories. That kadhi-chawal sounds delicious.
Thanks. I love Kadi chawal ๐
Grandparents are always closer to children than parents themselves. Thanks for joining Happy Sunday Link Party Mahek
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Lovely post! It’s a blessing to have Grandparents. Your grandparents letters must be a source of strength and love.
Yes are my source of strength and love. ๐
Grandparents are truly one amazing group. I love my paternal and maternal Grandmas. Both my grandfathers passed away early though. Never knew them. ๐
I am sure their blessings would always be with you.
I have not spent much time with my grandparents, but however little it was, memories are joyful. My son is lucky that he is showered with love from both grandparents (Nana-Nani every day as they live in same society and dada-dadi lives just 1 km away). I feel lucky to be able to have this arrangement.
Wow this is super cool, I am really happy for him. He would get their love but learn so much.
I feel deeply overwhelmed and touched by your memories with your grandparents. I can understand the bond as I feel the void left by my grandmother. The memories are still joyful though many years have now passed by. Reading your post brought back memories and I am grateful for it.
Thanks Swapna ๐
Although I’m not into the blogs, very much. But I loved ur posts … such a lovely piece of writing โค loved it.
Thanks Shambhavi ๐