It was my birthday few days ago. This year it was special as my 18 month old actively
participated in all the celebrations… be it wishing me at 12 midnight, savoring
birthday cake, enjoying Pizza lunch or accompanying us for an elaborate dinner
arranged by my hubby.
To make my day special, my hubby tried his best to give me
small surprises throughout the day. However, one thing which I really wanted was
that he should get rid of his stubble. It might look great for one evening but that’s
it….not beyond that! But, being a non-nagging spouse who believes in giving space (!!)
in relationship, I was never able to voice my thought to him. I tried passing
subtle hints but alas!!..... He turned out to be a geek in understanding those
clues.
My first try went in
vain when I commented that SRK looks like sick old man in his latest flick
with that facial hair. Nevertheless, hubby didn't bit this bait as well and never
even bothered to think why I am suddenly disparaging my teenage crush.
Then, when he took me out for birthday shopping, I suggested him buying an expensive shaving kit as return gift. But he refused
any return gift by showcasing his persona’s humble attribute!
After cutting the cake in afternoon with friends my face was
smeared with cream & icing of the cake by them. I purposely applied cake on
his face as well so that it might trigger him to shave off that facial mane.
But, he came out of the wash room glowing with all the cream facial and I even noticed
few white hairs gleaming on his cheek along with the black ones. I took this as
an opportunity and casually commented that it exhibits his ‘other side of 30’
age to the world. But he ducked this bouncer and claimed that finally he can portray
his much desired ‘salt-n-pepper’ look!
Then it was the grand-dinner time. I wanted to look best for
the evening so got ready accordingly. My li’l princess was dolled up in a
beautiful princess dress. Hubby also took his time to wear his classy attire. Everything
was perfect except that stubble. He thought it gave an intellectual look his guise!
Now, before we stepped out, hubby felt that this moment
should be captured in a camera. Being a proud father, he took our daughter in
his arms and asked me to click a nice snap. He tried to give a cuddly pose by chafing
his cheek on her face…..and Fatttaakk!! The li’l lady pushed her dad’s face
away with all her might and shouted ‘Oooohooo, Daddy Oohhhoooo’ and ran away.
In her dictionary, this elongated ‘Oooohhhooo’ means pain. Now, it was a funny
scenario. She kept running away from her daddy and shouting this melodramatic
expression every time he insisted picking her up. Finally, he gave up. He
glared at the watch and rushed towards the washroom. Within few minutes the man
of our house emerged out with a clean shaven look. Our daughter looked at him
intently and then jumped in his lap. He also understood that either he has to 'Shave' or 'Crave' for his daughter's proximity. Daddy happy, Dotty happy ……and me also super happy!!
Wow, amazing that the little one managed it with her Oohoooo when all your subtle hints went in vain :P Good luck for the contest :)
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That's a wonderful take on the theme!! What mommy couldnt do, the li'l daughter did it in a second! :D
ReplyDeleteAll the best for the contest, Nibedita :)
Haha!! Your so many efforts = Mishti's Oooohooo :D
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