One of the coolest things about having my Grandmother around is having the tables turn on my mom. No matter how nice/evil your mother is, it is a requirement to nag to be anywhere close to maternal. Although most times, the nagging is a result of time relativity with the kids.
The speed at which mothers want something done is different than the speed a kid finally does it. My mother is no exception. I can never be fast enough to do the chore she wants me to do. Hence, before I even get up, she's already finished doing whatever she's been nagging me to do - except touching my room. That is the only thing in which I either blockade her, or manage to be faster than her.
Anyway, it's fun seeing my grandmother take my mom down by a peg or two when mom complains about the fact that I never help around the house nor do I volunteer without being asked first. I admit that sometimes it's just plain laziness, but most times it's the result of my mom's impatience with wanting to clean the house before 8am on weekends. And the fact that the last time I did something without being told, my mom told me why I did it and that she'd have to do it all over again. Can't really win with her. While bickering the above, my grandmother said that I'd learn or do it more often when I'm at my own place. And then said that my mom never did anything when she was at home. Mom was awe-struck for a second and said there were always other people/servants in the house to do it. And I said "EXACTLY!" lol.
It's fun seeing mom being nagged on than nagging me around for once. I love my grannie.
While on the subject of my grandma, I'm learning many of her recipes for later. Like pudina chutney, some beef recipes, how to make roti/paratha/puri without having it turn into some lethal ninja discs. I might post some up later when I feel like it - or when I try recreating it on my own. I'm cramming as much as I can before she leaves this Tuesday. I'm going to miss her, but I'd rather like the fact that I can now roam around in whatever I please without having to wear an overcoat/bathrobe.
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Careful - many kids turn into their parents at some piont in their adulthood! Yikes, eh?!
Sounds like you cannot do much to actually help around the house. Why not put up your legs and listen to music on your new phone instead?
And you are planning to learn how to cook roti?! Good luck with that! I think that is one skill which is disappearing faster than the ice on Antarctica. We rely on this "tandoor" for our roti meals; the guy makes the most delicious rotis. They are smoking hot, the perfect mixture of crispy and soft and smell divine. Ok, I am going home for lunch.
:D
@wow:
i'm betting i'm going to be as nagging as my mom is - unless i use other tactics or have perfect lil angels - yea right.
@adb:
i learned puris yesterday. the reason why many people prefer buying than making is cos it takes too much time and effort to make.
Agree witht he roti part and that's exactly what I meant when I say that it is a dying talent. Our moms (Mine and Lovely Wife's) are coming over to join us for the baby's arrival. One reason we are looking forward to it is the magical combination of daals and pirathaas right from home! When my mom takes over the kitchen, I will hug her, kiss her and pretend to stop her from working while on vacation. Then I will go to the loo and wipe the drool off my face (and Lovely Wife's) at the prospect of the wonderful cooking to come!
When we discuss our parents, half of our time is spent day dreaming about the food our two old women will cook!
Personally, we could not be bothered with cooking roti. Go tandoors!
Same here with my mom.... she will repeat something every 2 seconds, probably without realising that she is doing that. With my brothers, I tell my mom to lay off them, and let them realise what they should do... neither works - they still dont do chores, and mom doesnt shush....
*sigh*
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