Usually amma takes me with her to her meetings or appa or patti stay behind with me. Last week amma had to go for a meeting that she could not take me. So we had this conversation
Amma: Nidhi, I have to go to a meeting today and appa has to go to office, so will you go with I & R to children's park, or you can play at their house with them.
Me: No, I don't want to, I want to come with you
Amma: But at this meeting lot of people will be talking and you will not have anything to do and I can't spend time with you.
Me: Then appa can stay with me
Amma: Appa is having work at office today. But he can finish his work and come to meet you at Children's park.
Me: No, I do not want to go to Children's park alone (i.e. without appa).
Amma: Okay, lets wait and see what we can do.
[Appa went for his bath, and after a few minutes...]
Me: I can go to Siva mama and Shilpa mami's house
Amma: [with a zapped look on her face that I have made a suggestion that may work] Okay, so if I drop you at their place, will you stay there till I finish the meeting and come to pick you up? Appa or I will not be there.
Me: [excitedly] yes, i will be there, i will play in the pool, play with ben etc etc. [amma is amused that i am planning :)]
Amma: I have to check if they are at home today. So let me call them.
Me: Okay, call them and find out.
So you see these days, I am totally into negotiating and planning things for myself and others. It is super fun!
