This was first time I was going to leave my three boys for so long. I had mixed feeling of meeting parents and leaving my boys behind.
The day came I packed very light, just one bag to check in and one purse with me, got a nice book to read for next 10days.
Was feeling very empty and not so good to go alone so started reading book and good warm Thai soup to accompany. In first flight watched 2 movies and slept rest of 10hrs. Second flight was short and reached early morning Pune. Since it was very early had filter coffee and dosa till traffic starts and can go home. Enjoyed first food after landing.
Reached home and it was good to see aie baba except Aie was in pain but was getting better. I was not sleepy at all but during day started dozing off while cooking meals for us. Loved to make food for us. Second day Aies care taker came and asked not to do anything since I have to do everything back home. She is very nice. I felt little bit sick and was little low since I was missing my boys. Baba took me to doctor and after injection and telling my mind to enjoy the moment started feeling better. Next 6 days were memorable for life time. So people were coming to meet aie so I also got to meet them after years.
One morning Baba and me went to eat famous paav misal and did little bit shopping. I had quality time with aie baba. Went to buy grocery with Baba. Every day got up around 5:30 and had tea with Baba. There was no agenda for the day so had very much relaxing time.
Went to help aie baba but also experienced ‘Maherpan’ after long time. As per aie baba after marriage this was the longest period I stayed with them in their house.
On Thursday went to remove Aies plaster and was big relief, still she can not walk but there was progress when I was there.
Last day I woke up and tv was on and they were showing Dagduseth Ganapati and felt like going in person. Got ready by 7:30 and went to meet Bappa after many years. I can’t express in words how I felt. Bhaijaan was going on, I also did abhishek, felt really nice. After that walked to Chitale through Tulsi bags and took Jogeshwari darshan. Nothing is changed much. Bought many things from Chitale since Jai and Ram loves their muthai And bakarwadi. Took rickshaw and went to Mamata to eat my college time favorite samosa and kachori and at last but not least came home by PMT bus only in 25mins!
In the afternoon all Pune gang came.
These 10 days were really memorable for me. This was much needed break, everyone should take it and experience the ‘maherpan’. I can see what I missed in last few years!
