Family gatherings...a frequent phenomenon in everybody's lives...yet there is still something that goes unnoticed in these gatherings....the togetherness of the generations and the sense of completeness among each of the family member.
Its true that it is one's family that makes him complete. And it is in these family get togethers when we actually enjoy these generation gaps. One such get together at my place was no different. Yes, we being the hosts it was somewhat hectic for us but a lot more enjoyable. Staying up till late a night before for packing the return gifts and making extra seating space in the house so that all fit in comfortably. Then getting up the next morning...the day of the party...going to the market for buying vegetables, fruits, cold-drinks and other snacks for the evening and can't forget the scorching sun having no mercy on me and my sister-in-law who bravely ventured out in the heat to make all the purchases.
As the evening approached the preparations sped up. The house filled up with the aroma of the veg and non-veg starters being cooked. The guests slowly started flowing in. The kids getting just too excited started with their trademark hallah-hoo. The ladies in the family just got busy in serving the food and gossips of-course. The gents as usual busy with their drinking stuff. A sort of group-ism yet togetherness. Each one being incomplete without the other.
There was an exchange of gifts along with smiles. Few lightened their hearts by sharing the hardships that they had been facing. Hopefully the young found some solutions to their day to day hardships in those advices of the experienced elderly.
Finally, the good-byes which went upto 2.00 a.m at night. The hardest part was cleaning up the after party mess. After completing it we slept around 3.00 at night. Though tiring yet it leaves a smile on faces. Its a fun get together that's just always welcome.
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