Hundred Flowers
Luau Moments, Courtsey: Shiv
I warned both Gobind and Jania on their Spring Break 2010 Trip to Big Island Hawaii (a Volcanic Island), when I went to drop them at the San Francisco Airport that they are going to miss the grandparents. Both of them were so excited and almost ignored the warnings and instead insisted us to accompany them. The ticket pricing, at the last moment was so high, discouraged us to join them.
3D computerized image of Big Island
The next day we waited for a 'Miss you' call, but hardly there was any call coming from Hawaii. So in the evening, we finally checked to find out what was happening. We were assured that they were having a blast on the trip. Second day, we found out that they had enjoyed themselves in their Resort pool and were having fun of their lives.
As the third day approached, while we were coming back from the Wednesday Weekly Program from the Hayward Gurdwara Sahib, THE CALL came. It was a long one for almost 25 minutes and were pressing to chat with grandpa also, as I could not do so while driving. She continued to emphasize that she wants to sleep on our bed with grandma.
Sleeping Pattern:
This is quiet usual after every couple of days, she would like to go to sleep on our bed. So does Gobind, but Jania has a last say and would never budge from her spot on our bed. Poor Gobind accepts the option to go to his Star-war Room along with his grandpa. Surprisingly they take only 60-90 seconds to go to sleep. Jania is now shifted to her Princess Room for spending the night. If by chance Jania remains on our bed, one of us will have constant barrage of kicks on our bodies, while the other will be used as a pillow. Similarly they throw away their parents from their bed if allowed to use their bed. This is their consistant sleep pattern.
As I parked the car in the garage, the phone was finally given to me. While Gobind was talking on Volcanos, pool and other strange things, Jania grabed the phone. When confronted if she conceded that she missed us. She immediately reacted that she was missing us too much. She further told since only one more day was left and would come back home to join us.
Luau Moments, Courtsey: Shiv
Now I told her to bring one Hawaian flower for me. She spontanously replied that she will bring one hundred of them for me and further consoled me not to worry.
Lehua Blossom, Hawaii
So, my day is awaitng for 100 flowers, may be as shown above.
PS: As Gobind and Jania stepped into the main enterance of our house after the trip, both of them synchronously spoke that they could not bring the flowers as they (authorities) did not allow them to bring. Yes they were absolutely right as no vegetation can be allowed to be brought to the main land by passengers.
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