Last Monday the kids had to dress up yet again.. this time as a pilot and an air hostess. And I found out on Friday. I didn’t freak out, which is so unlike me J. (This doesn’t mean I didn’t crib just that I didn’t go crazy with worry)
I thought I’d simply rent the dresses but..
.. they weren’t available. We found just one pilot uniform which was quite tattered. And listen to this.. the rental was Rs 300, deposit Rs 600 plus we had to furnish proof of residence. Gosh.. are we opening a bank account or what???
so I decided to do it on my own.
It turned out to be great fun. It took me three hours at MG Road scouting for white shirts and pants, a red skirt, red shoes, tie, sash and the very complicated cap and shoulder decorations. I found it all and enjoyed every bit of it.
Had it not been for the kids I’d never have strayed from the broad boulevard of MG Road. As a relative novice to Pune I’d never given the by lanes a thought. But it’s the by lanes that hold the greatest of treasures. I was almost done with the costumes except or Hrit’s pilot cap and the epaulettes, both of which I thought I’d have to make.
However my BIL, a passionate Puneri, came to my rescue. Tucked away between scores of canvas shoes and photo frame shops in Kolsa Gulli off MG Road is this shop that manufactures police and army uniforms. As I was struggling to describe what exactly I wanted the guy behind the counter said, “Shall I give you what I gave the others?” I sighed in relief.. three cheers to proactive mums who make life for late-latif’s like me easy. And so I came home with not just the pilot cap but the eagle insignia, the epaulettes and a host of other pilot decorations.
Here’s how they turned out….
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| Naisha decided the pose.. so all credit is hers |
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| The salute |
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| .. and she has to do it too |
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| …then they forget to be pilots and airhostesses |
I wish I had more time to scout the smaller shops behind MG Road. However I’m short on time because the restless soul that The Husband is, we might be moving again after just a year in Pune. Yes people that’s my news. This time it’s going to be a BIG move… tentatively down South. That’s as much as I’m allowed to give away now. Within a week things will be clearer and the school/house hunt shall begin followed by the maid/cook hunt. Sigh!
Aww, such a cute representation of kids. it’s my dream when I was a kid. but all dreams did not become reality and now I am Bio Engineer
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nice one and the little girl saluted with the right hand 🙂 he he he
both look adorable.. God bless
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@Snigs.. never for too long 🙂
@Shruthi.. yes I noticed. Loved Lil p's sari but for some reason Blogger wouldn't let me comment that day.
@Uma.. thanks.. nothing's certain yet. Will keep you posted and will ask for help 🙂
@Noor… Thanks.. yes we really should and soon.
@Sugeeth.. yes he is.. left hander and left legger too, kicks the ball with his left leg 🙂
Hrit – a left hander?
A-D-O-R-E !!
The twins look awesome in their uniforms 🙂
Good job OM 🙂
PS: We really should meet up before you leave pune !
Oh, arent they looking so smart and cute !!! 🙂 🙂
Moms need to be creative and be able to source diff things – its best to know the by-lanes than the MG Rd… 😉
Is it Chennai ???? Welcome here…. 🙂 🙂
My gosh! Our kids go to the same school but different branches (obviously)
Check out Lil p in her Air India costume
Pilot & air hostess – both looking very professional ie till they remember to be professionals!!!