Jankee Parekh Instagram – As Sufi is growing up,we’ve begun to realise that he needs constant engagement, connection,activities & people to play with just like any other toddler .. & not to forgot — always wanting to be with his ‘Mumma’. Some days have been delightful,while others have been utterly exhausting.We’ve experienced 3 to 4 meltdowns in a single day & I find myself in a constant negotiation with him,striving to be logical,patient & compassionate in helping him understand why he can’t lift those dumbbells, devour an entire tube of toothpaste, undo an entire toilet roll into the pot,play the keyboard with his feet,or grab the masala box from the kitchen to taste the red hot mirchi powder. But through all of this,I remind myself that logic often fails to work with our little ones,whose beautiful and tiny brains are growing at an astonishing rate,leaving them overwhelmed by emotions when things don’t go their way. & just when it seems like nothing works for him, all he longs for is his Mumma’s comforting embrace where he can vent his feelings. Throughout the day,there are numerous instances when he eagerly runs towards me, planting a tender kiss or wrapping his little arms around me. So whilst he doesn’t understand logic he understands what deep connection & love is, especially when we spend afternoons on the bed,with him lying on my stomach & both of us just staring at the birds and the beautiful flowers outside the window. It’s at this point when all the exhaustion slowly begins to fade away,as I feel so deeply grateful, connected, blessed and at peace to be experiencing this kind of unadulterated love in my lifetime.I also become completely aware of the fact that I am one of the two people he is fully dependent on and can trust his life with,the other person being his Dadda. Sufi’s favourite part of the day is when Dadda returns home from work & he eagerly waits to help put his shoes on the rack & his socks in the laundry basket.As Nakuul walks through the door,I feel a sense of relief,knowing that it’s now Dadda’s turn to take over. This photograph captures one of those blissful evenings when Dadda arrived home, & Sufi excitedly exclaimed, “Mumma – Dadda ..Photu ?”❤️