When a father and daughter share the birthday, how is it to be celebrated? By having a two-in-one bash! Also, by writing a two-in-one poem for them.
As our son Ankush and grand daughter Anuva celebrate their 38th and 4th birthdays respectively tomorrow, here is a small poem for both of them.
34 Carat Diamond
You may browse our last poem 'Anuva turns three' here.
Once again, join us in wishing Ankush and Anuva a very happy b irthday. Here is a picture of father daughter strolling after sunset in Tadoba Tiger Reserve.
As our son Ankush and grand daughter Anuva celebrate their 38th and 4th birthdays respectively tomorrow, here is a small poem for both of them.
Two-in-one Bash
Thirteenth of May
Is a very special day
When
God gave us the most precious gift
In
1979 with Ankush’s birth which was swift
Followed 34 years later
by Anuva’s arrival the same day
And thus this
two-in-one birthday bash came our way.
As
Anuva our charming princess turns four
She
wants two hours at children’s park or more
Excited at going to the
‘big’ school
Her coloured drawings
look quite cool
She
invents new words and expressions every day
And
must ‘speak’ to Kruger her Labrador, in her own way
With Appa her Dad, she
shares more than her birthday
Like mangoes, which
both can polish off an entire tray
Like
listening to stories which only Dad can tell
And
eating out whether at Domino’s or Taco-Bell
Ankush as we had said
earlier is a real diamond*
Who loves outdoor life
be it a forest or even a bund
We
are blessed to have a grand/son like him so caring
Affectionate,
responsible and ever so loving.
May God bless Anuva and Ankush with best of
everything
So that our life is full of everlasting zest and zing!
Happy birthday to both father and daughter
- From all of us in the family@Jaipur, Chennai, Secunderabad, Mumbai and Pleasanton (USA)
* Here is an earlier poem written on Ankush's 34th birthday in 2013:
What is the difference
between Coal and Diamond?
Constant pressure over
a long period of time.
Our
son Ankush has also emerged as a priceless diamond.
For
he has endured work life pressure and continues to shine.
His ever ready smile, humour
and helping attitude
Hideaway all the pulls
and pressures that he goes through.
Of
course, don’t ever disturb him while he is watching
Either
an IPL match or Roger Federer’s tennis round live.
Given an option, he would forever
be biking/hiking outdoors
As would Ansh who
loves his Appa be it in the wild or indoors.
A
caring hubby (Prabs- encore from you?),
Ankush
is an equally caring son and grandson.
Today 13th
May on his 34th birthday, all we say
We treasure this
‘Thirty Four’ carat diamond!
God bless and love
from all of us,
@ Chennai: Mom, Prabs, Ansh and Kruger
@ Jaipur: Babaji, Chacha and Chachi
@ Milpitas USA: Ankur Jeej, Ashi and Nikhil
@ Secunderabad: Nani, Dad and Elfo
God bless.
-Harsh-the-Ghumakkad with Neeta Bhargava/ 13th May 2017
Postscript: After browsing this story, three of our friends revealed that they also share their birthday with a family member. Who are they? All retired faujis:
Postscript: After browsing this story, three of our friends revealed that they also share their birthday with a family member. Who are they? All retired faujis:
- Kalras (Pune)- Capt Brijesh and daughter Nancy
- Markers (Mumbai)- Mrs Mahrukh and daughter Delna
- Shyams (Secunderabad)- AVM Anup and his son Cdr Abhishek Shyam
Coincidences galore! Happy two-in-one bashes to all of them!
14th May 2017
You may like to view a short video of a 2-in-1 birthday cake baked by our daughter-in-law Prabjoth in Chennai. It also shows how we remember children's birthday but tend to forget Dad's birthday on the same day!
Video credits Sameer Dogra in Chennai.
You may like to view a short video of a 2-in-1 birthday cake baked by our daughter-in-law Prabjoth in Chennai. It also shows how we remember children's birthday but tend to forget Dad's birthday on the same day!
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