Look Mamma! A heartfelt message from twin toddler’s diary

Look, Mamma! We are growing up way too fast,
Please go slow and let’s savor these moments till our childhood lasts

Your office, writing, kitchen and other chores can wait,
Come, sit with us, don’t bother about the hot meals on our plate

Bear with our meltdowns, mood swings and the tantrums we throw,
We may not be the same and you will miss them all, as we grow

Cuddle us, tickle us a little more and let’s play peek-a-boo,
Soon, you will be able to take shower in peace without worrying about us, entering the loo

Let us dig in your chest while you tuck us to bed every night,
And doze off humming Chanda Mama, as your voice is a sheer delight

See, we are learning to keep our room tidy sans mess,
As we grow up, we promise, your twincesses’ will need you less

Please indulge in our drama and resolve our fights as a referee,
Mamma, you have all the coming years to sleep carefree

Don’t lose your temper when we get on your nerves,
Calm us down, hug us, for these are the moments to preserve

Mamma, we know everyone calls us your double trouble,
Please don’t listen to them, let’s continue to live in our own bubble

One day, we won’t be stubborn and beg you for chocolates and lollipops,
As we become self-sufficient, you’ll be free from our school picks and drop

See, how time has flown by and we are almost four,
Once we outgrow your lap, there will be nostalgia galore

We won’t be asking you to put on the cartoon and sing us baby shark,
School, activity classes will soon replace our visits to the park

As we fly from the nest and bury ourselves in studies and books
Mamma, you will take out our toys and embrace them with a blurred look.