This past week was spring break for Yash and whenever he has holidays, I do too. What do I mean by that? Whenever he is off from school, I either work from home or take off from work, so that I can spend the time with him or take him out somewhere like the museum and such. My schedule revolves around what his activities are or what he needs to get done for that day. Apart from school, he is into Kumon, Soccer and Tae Kwon Do. When he goes for Kumon, I end up doing my grocery shopping. When he goes to Tae Kwon Do, I pretty much stay there in class most of the time, admire and soak up the art as much as I can but sometimes I step out to buy things needed for my home.
So last week was a relaxed one for us. We lazed around (don’t tell my boss), watched T.V., went for movies, played around and I was glad that I got to spend my time with my baby (not a baby anymore, but will always be a baby to me). We also decided we will go to D.C. to see the Cheery Blossom and its bright pink hued flowers covering all the cherry trees surrounding the tidal basin. I remember years ago when I went to see the cherry blossom with my family when Yash was less than a year old. When I had gone then, all the cherry trees were either covered with white, pink or a mix of white and pink flowers. That picture is still in my mind and that is what I had in vision when I was planned my trip to D.C. with Yash last week.
For those of you who don’t know, the basin is covered with hundreds of cherry trees, not of the same kind but of different varieties and hybrids. It is true that Japan had donated some trees to U.S. as a token of friendship but we too had created many hybrids from the saplings that were given to us. That is the reason that you see a wide variety of pink and white flowers when the tree is in full bloom. Being a plant fanatic, I enjoy being amidst of trees, take pleasure in admiring the colors and their sweet fragrance, trying to learn a little more about the plants to add it to my knowledge base. I got this trait from my dad, who is a Civil Engineer by Profession, but also a plant lover. He is into gardening much more than I am.
When I had gone to tidal basin I was disappointed to see the flowers. There sure were flowers on the trees and had not withered. But the color was so faded because of the cold weather we have been having lately (even though it is spring). The scenery I saw was half in quality when compared to what I had in mind from my memories. Anyways, the best part was, I was with Yash, running around, biking along the tidal basin, sitting on the bench and reading a book together with a blanket on, while the passers-by were smiling at us looking at the coziness we were sharing even on a cold evening out in the open amongst the trees.
These are the moments that I will have in my memory and hold it close to my heart. Even though my trip to Cherry Blossom was not as I expected, I still will cherish those moments as it was time well spent with my son. A little time outside like these is what makes our lives that much more interesting and pushes us ahead. So, I am hoping I will be able to make it to the Cherry Blossom Festival this coming Saturday on April 14th. For those who are reading along, Yash is getting his Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do this Saturday during his Ceremony. If I make it to the festival, it will make the day that much more special for us.
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