5th Birthday Letter To My Daughter....

 

Harshika

Dear Harshika,

Today(5June,2021) on your fifth birthday, I have lots of thoughts and emotions running through my mind. We returned to Bengaluru (India) from Canada during the time when Covid-19 was rapidly increasing. You were 4. As per the Karnataka government guidelines, we had stayed in hotel for certain period for quarantine ourselves.  While staying in hotel, we had a big question, where to stay once quarantine period is over. Due to Covid-19, the lockdown also had such an effect that all the shops, offices and malls were closed. It was becoming a little difficult to personally go and see the house, but soon the problem was solved with the help of Google, so we got our house on rent to stay in Nikoo Homes-1. In between, we extended our temporary stay in another hotel.

On 20 July 2020, we came to our rental apartment, the lockdown was still going on, all the shops were opening only for certain hours in a day. Because of lock down restriction, we managed few days with limited stuff and for you, Maggi was the life savior. In fact, you fully supported us in these difficult circumstances, especially keeping yourself healthy. We always owe you for this great help and support. You soon got engrossed in this new place because here you could go out and roam at any point of time as it is a Gated community which you liked very much.

 Now our focus was shifted to your study.  Due to Covid-19 restriction, all schools were closed and hence, it was not feasible for you to go there. We noticed that many online courses were launched during this time. One day your Mausi told me about the Flinto class. How the pre-recorded videos and various activities which comes in the box could help young children in acquiring the knowledge. The good part is that recording can be played at any point of time as per our convenience. We liked this new teaching methodology and hence bought you the first three month course of” Flinto Box” which was extended later.  But still we were worried that how will you manage to sit for an hour in front of the computer?  However, in a few attempts, you started taking interest in joining your online classes. This is how you started your first online classes?

 You, especially, liked to do activities which comes in the big box. These activities helped you to learn so many things.  In this age, you had a good knowledge about many things related to nature. You learned about the life cycle of butterflies, the difference between domestic and wild animals, sea creatures, trees, and plants. You had gained a good overall knowledge.

    We were not able to go anywhere due to the Pandemic. When we saw the conditions were a bit fine, we planned to go to your grandmother's house in Jharkhand. We started preparing to go. We first went to the mall to shop. You and I went to the parlor for a haircut. You were very excited because after three years you were going to meet all the family members. 

    The day came, and we all went on our vacation tour to meet our family with enthusiasm. During this vacation You had a lot of fun with your cousins. After living with your grandmother for a month, we went to Delhi to meet your maternal grandparents. But your aunt (Mausi) could not meet you the way she had planned. She had diagnosis with cancer and was in the hospital for the last 15 days for treatment and she didn't even know, how much time she had to stay in the hospital? 

The next day we took you to the hospital to meet your aunt where she was very happy to see you. Your Mausi felt after meeting with you like she got a full bag of happiness. Your daddy stayed with us for a week and he returned to Bengaluru. You and I stayed there till Holi. While living there you participated in many colorings, painting, crafting competitions online. Although you are still too young for those activities, the teacher allowed you because of your energy and enthusiasm. You got an excellence certificate as well for participating in all the activities.

At Nani house you met with your cousins. You are the youngest one and only one sister among them . All of them loved you so much. Whatever you want, they always try to give you. Now, it is time to celebrate Holi. You played Holi with lots of fun. I clicked so many pics and Videos.

  In the whole trip, we never forgot to carry Flinto activities. Everything was going on nicely, but I was a little worried about your communication. While living there, you stopped talking in English and started speaking in Hindi. I was worried and hence decided to return to Bengaluru. Very soon you started conversing again in English and good part is that you also talk a bit in Hindi as well.

    Now we worried about your studies. One day your dad told me about Vedantu Super Readers class. I explored it and decided to take a demo class. You also loved this demo class. That’s how you joined the “Vedantu” English Super Readers online class so that you can learn to read the words. You liked your teacher as well. 

  But the pandemic came back in a more dangerous way. Your teacher caught Covid and took off for two weeks. But I did not give up. I started to check other websites for your study. I read about “Beyond skool” and booked a demo class for you. You had a wonderful time joining the demo class. 

  Your daddy told me about some worksheet activities of ‘’Global Shiksha” which you also liked very much. In this journey of four to five, we kept looking for how we should keep you busy in studies as well as sports. Very soon, you got another teacher in “Vedantu” and your English reading course also continued.

    Today you are turning five years old. You want to do all that you can do on your birthday. You have started preparing a few days ago together with your dad. This time you chose the theme “Peppa pig”. You are going to put on your rainbow dress with a beautiful belly, Yummy cake and what else?? Different types of yummy food.

     Your 5th birthday is a real milestone. Now you have become a school kid. We wanted to celebrate your birthday with pomp and show. But you know, due to covid-19 restriction, we couldn't do it. 

   Amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the CBSE class 12 exams had also been cancelled, it was announced after chairing a crucial meeting on Class 12 board exams .Health and safety of  students is of utmost importance and there cannot be any compromise on this aspect. 

    I am writing this so that whenever you read this letter, you can recall those events and realized how the young students faced different challenges.  Happy 5th birthday, little one! On your fifth birthday, may you be showered with splendid gifts, a scrumptious cake, and awe-inspiring feats of magic. May your journey through life be adorned with endless laughter, boundless joy, unbridled happiness, and delightful moments of merriment.

 My sweetie, I pray that you have a life that is filled with magic, wonder, and inspiration.

    We are so proud to be your parents and we look forward to seeing what the next year brings for you. Happy birthday sweet daughter. We love you without limits.

Love Always, Your Biggest Fan,

Mommy and Daddy

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