You know, some kids look younger than their chronological age. That day I was at my chamber when this child was brought to me by her mother. She was a cute little girl of 9 yrs and studied at 3rd standard. I came to know about her age from her registration slip, but she appeared much younger.. The way she talked, my heart did melt. I won't hesitate to say, but when she was talking, I just wished if she were my daughter... After I examined her, I was writing her prescription. Her mother was sitting opposite me across the table and she was standing near me watching curiously what I was writing.. For a moment I wondered if she was also going to say the same 'wonderful' words that one little boy said to me months back, "Uncle, your handwriting is not good !!" But thankfully she didn't say such.. :-)
After I finished my job, I casually asked the mother if other kids in her class are older to her..
Her mother smiled, but the answer came from the child,
"Actually uncle..."
She tried to say something, but hesitated for a moment, then looked towards her mother, then at me and then politely asked,
"May I say uncle?"
Oh, this little kid just asked for my permission to say something !!!
It was really great to witness that at this younger age she could easily understand that she somehow interrupted my conversation with her mother !! This is truly an example of good upbringing.. Anyway, charity begins at home!!!
I said with a smile which probably expressed my adoration that came straight from my heart,
"Please continue Majani.."
"Actually uncle, I only look younger, but I am old enough !!! You know uncle, I am already 9... "
Kids these days are smart.. But this kid could well retain her innocence while expressing it..
My smile broadened even more.
I playfully pinched her both cheeks and said,
"Oh, really? Yeah, I see Majani.. You are quite old.. But still you are a cute little girl to me !!"
She smiled.. For me, her pleasant smile was like the reward of the moment.. And by her innocence, she definitely made my day even more beautiful !!!
After I finished my job, I casually asked the mother if other kids in her class are older to her..
Her mother smiled, but the answer came from the child,
"Actually uncle..."
She tried to say something, but hesitated for a moment, then looked towards her mother, then at me and then politely asked,
"May I say uncle?"
Oh, this little kid just asked for my permission to say something !!!
It was really great to witness that at this younger age she could easily understand that she somehow interrupted my conversation with her mother !! This is truly an example of good upbringing.. Anyway, charity begins at home!!!
I said with a smile which probably expressed my adoration that came straight from my heart,
"Please continue Majani.."
"Actually uncle, I only look younger, but I am old enough !!! You know uncle, I am already 9... "
Kids these days are smart.. But this kid could well retain her innocence while expressing it..
My smile broadened even more.
I playfully pinched her both cheeks and said,
"Oh, really? Yeah, I see Majani.. You are quite old.. But still you are a cute little girl to me !!"
She smiled.. For me, her pleasant smile was like the reward of the moment.. And by her innocence, she definitely made my day even more beautiful !!!
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