I have got inspired by Mad Momma’s hilarious post on her wedding video, and so here is the fruit of this inspiration. I got married in the dark ages, colour tv was years away, and so mercifully was spared of creative licence taken by video cameramen. The only weird stuff I have is a very theatrical shot of my mehendi covered hands with ex’s face smack in the middle.
Kid#1 was not so lucky {insert evil grin} Being born in the age where phone cameras and instant recording are the norm, he simply did not have a chance. Kid#1 is reserved and did not show much interest in the opposite sex. It became a matter for concern to me since Kid#2, 8 years his junior reached his teens and discovered girls in a big way. Then the unexpected happened. Kid#1 declared that he had fallen in love ….. an announcement which led to much hysterical merriment from Kid#2 and me. No I am describing it all wrong. Let me begin again ……………… 
Gentle sounds of Backstreet Boys instead of Savage Garden are wafting out of Kid#1’s room. I walk in surprised and concerned, closely followed by Kid#2
Me : Are you okay
Kid#1 : Yeah I guess so (accompanied by goofy smile)
Kid#2 : Dude your taste in music has become bad, It sucks!!!!
Me : Nah, I think it’s improved. Wassup?
Kid#1 : I dunno …. Something is happening to me …. I feel kinda different
Me : Tummy upset ?
(Don’t knock it, in my years of child rearing I have found that Digene solves many a problem)
Kid#1 : (Dreamy eyed and all smiley ) No ……
Kid#2 : (Looking horrified) What’s wrong with you – you look corny
And rushes to the p.c. to change the music to some rock
Kid#1 : No, don’t. Just let Backstreet Boys play
Both of us : WHAT’S WRONG WITH YOU??????
Kid#1 : I think I am in love
Total stunned silence … both Kid #2 and I exchange surprised glances and burst into giggles. I try to stifle the giggles and ask
Me : When ? Who?? Are you aware that you need a female to fall in love with?
Kid#2 : Why?
Kid#1 : It is {insert DIL’s name}. I asked her to marry me.
Me : Huh!!? Excuse me? Arent you supposed to say you are in love, date for a while and then propose?
Kid#1 : (With idiotic grin on face) I just know its right – so I proposed
Me : (Mentally applying brakes on my hysteria) I am so happy for you, but ……
Kid#2 : Baffled totally : Why? And why are you listening to sappy music?
Me : Totally losing it and clutching my stomach at this point : Ha Ha Ha
Kid #1 : protesting : Ma!!!!!!
Both Kid#2 and I flee from the room
July 26, 2008 at 9:22 am
ROFL. you mean mean mother. You inspire me. I thnk I am going to have to keep the blog going till my kids fall in love. eagerly awaiting subsequent parts…
July 26, 2008 at 9:32 am
I think the best part of child rearing is the amusement they provide
My elder son’s constant refrain to me is “Ma Kab sudhrogi tum?”
July 28, 2008 at 9:30 pm
hahaha cant wait to click on part 2 and 3
July 29, 2008 at 4:51 am
July 30, 2008 at 1:32 pm
I’m sure glad MY mom didn’t do that!
July 31, 2008 at 6:24 am
Yeah count your blessings Ravin …. and she did not blog about it too
August 12, 2008 at 6:45 am
cool
Thanks Alex