Of Nieces and a nephew !!
Came home to give a send off to Dad and Mom to the US of A...They plan to be with my sister & brother-in-law to welcome my little nephew …This requires a special mention because he will be the lone male in a house full of daughters & granddaughters…a much coveted position …even though my mother showers all her love to all her granddaughters equally...there would be something extra this time …wish I were there to see & analyze this particular phenomenon of a male charm in its raw form…and of course to spoil him thoroughly from my end too… There is something very special about being an aunt or Chithi (Tamil) meaning small mom – Mausi/Maasi (Hindi) Maa Jaisi meaning like mom …you get the privilege of observing the evolution of life right from the womb …feel the kicks of the tiny tyrant as if it were happening to yourself without the pain that goes with it…and the ultimate bliss of holding a small human being in your hands…and the wonderful protective feeling you develop for th...