Today was a milestone for me; today she declared that she loves me. I am not a very good father, other people might disagree, but I know better. There are times that I get tired and exasperated and do not want to play daddy and I try to get her busy with the TV or the computer, And as we all know as parents that our regular work life gets in the way of these close relationships. I came home from work a little late and there she was waiting up for me, ready to go to sleep after a long day. It was my turn to put her to bed, but I turned to her and asked why can’t your Ammi take you to bed or your Phoopo? Or why can’t you just go to bed by yourself? And why do I have to tell you any stories at bedtime? Her response was simple: “Because I love you abbu”. Who could argue with that.

So I took her upstairs, and tried to read a book of stories, but no, she wanted the stories from my imagination, what that means is that I have to dig up childhood events that are somewhat funny. Now that is a tall order.
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