Having two young kids, I am always afraid whenever the kids get holidays. Even a week's holiday becomes a tough time for my parents, especially managing my younger one, Karthik.  He cannot say still for even a minute or two, when he is awake.  Now, that summer holidays, for more than two months, are fast approaching, it is my mother who has started to become nervous, about managing the two, along with my father, who cannot stand their mischiefs.  My elder one, Vignesh came up with an idea that if we buy them new toys, then they will try to be friendly and avoid having fights.  They made a big list, like building blocks, clay, kites, few battery operated toys, etc.etc., and finally, Karthik ended up by saying two laptops with internet connections.  I said, "I do agree with all those toys etc. but, why do you really need  a laptop?".  He immediately shot back, "What to do when we get bored playing with toys?  At least if you get us a laptop, we will do some useful work."  I couldn't reply back to him.

Waiting for tough times ahead.

Uma