Sharing the Responsibility

Day 95

Ok, so we are barely out of the first trimester, and we have already started to discuss who's going to do what. Since she is carrying for the initial 9 months, i will carry for the next 18. Years, that is. 18 years of my responsibility. After that, the kid takes over. Somewhat.

This responsibility sharing, albeit on a light note, got me thinking on a very heavy note. Responsibility. Now, that I on the verge of stepping into "Pappa" shoes, I am made cognizant of all the good work, dedication and effort to raise a brat like me. In fact two brats. Me and my brother. Parenting is probably the most exciting, and at the same time challenging. unpaid job. But i guess the end result makes it all worth while. If your child does good at school, you thump your chest with pride. If he does well at sports, you again thump your chest with pride. If he turns out to be a good professional, and more importantly a good person, you just thank each other, and say well done.

A child will take the personality of the people around him. So this will be like living on the camera 24x7. Someone will be watching you continously. Every step you take will be noted, possibly reflected in the future.

Am i ready for it? I guess, we shall find out soon enough!

"When you have brought up kids, there are memories you store directly in your tear ducts. ~Robert Brault,"