Last Thursday, our neighbour informed us about the school admissions and the application forms being issued thereof. While discussing this, Varshu interrupted us and our neighbour asked her “Varsha, will you go to school?” Varshu’s response was a spontaneous “Yes”.

Later, that evening, I went out and Varshu came along with me. While returning back, Varshu asked me “School-ku pogalama?” (Shall we go to school?). I was curious to find if she knew anything at all about school or if it was just the impact of our neighbour’s question. So, I posed her a question:

Varshu, "Who and what would be there in a school?" For which Varshu responded with “Akka ellam iruppa” (many sisters would be there).

I wanted to probe further, so I asked her, “What else would be there?” “Book” was her diligent reply. It was my turn again and I asked her “And?” she thought for a while and added “ABCD”. Finally, when I asked her “Who will teach ABCD?”; “Teacher!” was her instant reply.

Hmmm…I think Varsha is slowly warming up to the idea of school. Isn’t she? What do you think? :-)