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A peek into the future

As the twins grow up, we are getting a glimpse of what their personalities will shape up to be if they continue the actions they do on a daily basis now.

This is at least till they start going to school and get a formal education.

With great joy, I predict R1G to be the "Class Monitor". Ever so obedient on most days and the teacher's pet. She is going to maintain decorum and ensure her homework and assignments are submitted on time. The observation is based on how methodical she is when it comes to her feeds (touch wood) and her play habits - I will play only from 'this' time to 'that' time. Beyond that, if provoked, I am going to yell and scream till I get my way (that is, the class needs to behave when the teacher is away - no goofing around during free lectures). R1G has done a complete U-turn a.k.a The Kejriwal as I had great expectations from her to be the Gunda of her batch. Times change and this one is getting things in order already.

She is great at interaction with folks of the human kind. She loves it when people are around her; talking random things to (and at) her, meaning she is going to be one hell of a Gossip Girl - a fact that undeniably is a trait among the womankind. She is either going to be the host of The View or the editor of Vanity Fair magazine, you watch.

Now, with great trepidation, the prediction of R1B is the exact opposite of what he was supposed to be - meaning, he is going to be the naughty one. K and I are already dreading the visits to the Principal's office as R1B gets into an altercation and breaks some kid's arm. Maybe I should start saving for "extra" expenses we might have to incur. He has his own whims and fancies as to when to get up, do R1B things and generally (as in always) keep us on our toes.

This one does not care if humans clown around him making weird faces or talking his language, all he cares about are "Butteru" - his winged friend on the wall next to him (a butterfly poster) or if "Elu" (the pink elephant is moving its ears, trunk and eyes while a thread gets pulled into its butt as the music plays - some toys are weird and the toy-makers' imagination weirder). He even gets fascinated by a "Chota Hanuman" or a "Mickey" poster that his grandparents got for him them. This guy is going to be an Artist - as inanimate things bring out his creative side to the fore.

As distinct as their personalities are shaping up to be, the common element is that they love jewelry - not their own, but others'. So if you think they are all cute and cuddly and want to kiss them and you get your neck too close to them, you might as well deposit your lovely gold necklace into our safety deposit box - you ain't getting them back. I wouldn't downright call them Chain Snatchers, but consider yourself warned.

Happy Gudi Padwa to all of you!!!

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