The half filled jar of blue lemonade stood by the window. I took a sip and closed my eyes. When was the last time I had felt so calm? Feels like ages ago. A mum never rests, does she?
When the kids were born, I thought I will get some rest once they grow older but it was a myth. They grew older, now I had to face new challenges as a mum. Thought it will get better once they settle down but I had a new role now as a grand mum.
Today is my birthday and the first time ever that I am alone without my family. A big debate ensued about celebrations as it was the 60th birthday- a big milestone.
Thats when my youngest one said ” Lets give Ma the gift of solitude, let her spend her day as per her wish, at her leisure”.
Bless him I say to myself as I finish my drink and head to the beach for my scuba diving classes.
Linking up with Mayuri and Tina for #FridayFotoFiction
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Ah what a lovely gift that was. As a newly minted 60 year old I appreciate the sentiment but your granny has guts. Scuba diving nah not me !
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Haha! You are no less of a hep granny Sunita. You should meet my mom. Not only do you two share a common name but I see many other similarities
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oh do put me in touch with your mom. would love to write to her!
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That is a gift I would welcome! And I am decades away from being 60!
Loved this take!
Thank you for writing for #FridayFotoFiction
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I am sure every person would love such a gift! Thx for the wonderful prompt
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The gift of solitude!! What a thought Akshata. Loved your take 🙂
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It’s indeed priceless – you and I know it well! Thx Meha
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Wow ! that was indeed a wonderful take. Wish i could also take up those lessons soon enough and not wait till 60!
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Me too Sudha! 😊 thanks for writing in
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Gifting solitude is priceless! I am going to make my son and daughter read this one so that they gift me the same soon!!! Hahaha!!!
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And you will send me a pic of your scuba dive!😊
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Way to go, Grandma. Solitude is a gift moms need the most. Scuba diving is a thrilling twist!
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Thanks Varsh- am sure every mom would love this vacation!
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This was a lovely gift. I want a few days off tooo!! Thanks for participating in #FridayFotoFiction.
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