Happy Father's Day!

Dearest Appa,

Happy Father's Day!!! I hope I can say this today and every single day just like I have been wishing Amma 'Happy Mother's Day' long after its been gone

I wanted to keep this letter brief and to-the-point because you know how I am a boy of not too many words ...

Thanks for being the greatest appa in the world..You mean the world to me and I hope we can stay close and share a fantastic relationship in the years to come..I look up to you for everything and I want to be like you when I grow up. as you know, I wait eagerly for your approval on what I do and am always rewarded with hugs, kisses and praise for my achievements (Amma thinks you over-act a bit but you know how these girls are!!)

Thanks also for spending time with me, taking me to the firestation and the construction site and putting me on the bull dozer when no-one was looking so you could get a picture,I know you are the Chief picture man in the house because if left to Amma, I would not haave any pictures of me doing things like holding the golf club or wearing my underwear on my head while sitting on the potty or listening to the ipod. I also love 'helpng you' work on the house whether its out in the lawn, in the garage or build things. You are quite a handyman (Lucky Amma!!!)

I know you are the expert at putting me down for a nap. Those nights(that Amma would love to forget) when I was teething, you paced the house with me on your shoulder singing and humming ..You have such a good voice and I love all your songs My favorite is Harivarasanam.

You are also super-patient and always try to answer my endless 'why's' without even a sign of boredom or frustration.

I almost forgot to thank you also for agreeing to write this blog with Amma ..
I could go on and on but remember I promised to keep this short ..I have to go now and play and maybe I'll even decide to take a nap today..

So, here's to my Appa, the cool, fun-loving, patient father anyone could have...

Hugs and kisses,
your 'sarkkarai kodam'