Aap kya Gadbad karne wale hain?

I was posted in Raipur during 2003 and 2006.  My wife and Krishanu visited me there during the winter vacation of 2003; which means he was little over three year old.  One of my colleague fondly invited him for a ride to the market on his bike.

Krishanu said, "Nahi, mujhe pata hai aap market jaate samay kya gadbad karney waley hai".  (No, I know what mischeif you are up to while going to market).  

All the other colleagues just jumped on this colleague, how this small kid know what mischief you do and even we are unwaware.  There must be some sixth sense this kid has and word of children are like word of God... and so on.  The colleague who offered the ride was blushing red with embarrassment.  

Later, I wanted to check with Krishanu, why he said said and/ or what he meant?  Krishanu said, "I am such a small kid and he wanted to take me to market on his bike?  There was risk to fall down and I think he wanted to do this mischief".  

Thank God it was nothing of that sort we were thinking as adults!!!  Children are so innocent :-)  

Tandoori Chicken

He was 3 1/2 years old and on a Saturday we (my wife and Krishanu) were passing through an office and I just observed that an old acquaintance's car is parked outside.  Since we have not met for quite some, thought of saying hello and walked in...

After the normal pleasantaries and casual discussion, the lady felt that the child is ignored.  So she asked him if he would like to have something.  Krishanu said, "You can only get water in office and I anyways do not drink tea or coffee, so it's OK.  I am fine."  Somehow the lady insisted to tell him what would he like to have and anything can be arranged in a whisker.  

After a pause, Krishanu said, "Please do not bother, I do not need anything.".  The lady was surprised by his composure and further pursuaded...No Beta, we can get candies, chocholate, soft drink, chips or crispies...anything; just tell me.  Krishanu again responded, "Sorry I do not like those junk food." 

On this mature and idealistic talk the lady said, "OK, you tell me what you want, I will surely arrange this."  

Krishanu said, "Fine if you insist, may I have Tandoori Chicken." 

Oooooops...it was a totally unexpected request and the lady said, "Oh...ho, that may not be practical at this point of time."

Again, Krishanu in his full wisdom, "Main toh pehle hi mana kar raha tha, aap hi mere pichhe padi hui thi" (I never wanted anything, you only were after my life!!!)