Even before we started from home, Chhavi and I were bargaining hard with each-other. She wanted her hair braided right at the gate. I told her that she had to let me take pictures, including hers! The deals in place we headed to the metro station to go to Dilli Haat. It was the mother daughter day out!
True to her word, she got a single braid right at the entrance. She wanted henna on her hands too, but I cajoled her to let it go till the end, or else she would not enjoy roaming around.
Her next demand was for a chuski, which I agreed to. While she was eating her chuski and dropping half of it on her dress, I went and got a mango kulfi for myself. In the end she did not finish her chuski.
Chhavi likes to touch everything that is on display. And I have to keep running after her, to make sure she doesn’t break anything. But the shopkeepers were extremely patient with her. Not even a single one said anything to her for touching their stuff!
We bought two rings for Chhavi from this shop. While going back I stood by to click another picture of this display which I liked a lot. I was yelled at for clicking a picture now that I was not buying anything. It took me a bit by surprise as almost every second peron in Dilli Haat walks around with a DSLR! I am good at giving back, but that is not why I go out of the home, to pick up petty fights. Anyway this was just one stray incident in an otherwise wonderful day.
I quite like taking a stroll at Dilli Haat for such colorful pictures. I told Chhavi she could buy three things though eventually the limit was revised to 5! She bought a head band from this shop!
After a while I insisted on food whereas Chhavi would not go anywhere near it. We found Modak at the Maharashtra Food Stall. In my foolishness I ordered two. It was a struggle to finish it off as the kid would just not eat her share! I tell her that there is a limit on things she can buy but but not on what she can eat. She wants it to be the other way round.
By the time we reached the Maharashtra Stall she wanted her braid to be opened at any cost! The knot was tight and I could not open it. First, she wanted a braid and then she could not bear it! The joys of going out with a child! I told her we will ask the same lady to take it out. That gave me some breather to finish my tea in relative peace!
Chhavi often urges me to buy one of these for myself. I never wear them, so I am content to click pictures. She bought a huge pink necklace from outside for herself.
A blue colored flower crown was our last purchase. After that we went to the same braid lady and asked her to take it off. She was quite sympathetic to Chhavi asking her if it was too tight?
After two visits to Chandni Chowk, I have realized that Dilli Haat food is not even a patch on food in Chandni Chowk. I have had mango lassi now at both the places. At Dilli Haat they charge twice a much for a very watery drink. For our next outing within the city, I think I am going to go out to Chandni Chowk with Chhavi.
Hairband, braided hair and necklace and the lovely smile put together makes a pretty picture! 🙂
Thank you Somali. 😀
Oh such a lovely colourful post with the mother-daughter bond in the background!
Thank you Rajeev.
So beautiful photos
Thank you Rupam.
Dilli haat is fun place any day, add some shopping and it is best day out for a little girl… Chhavi looks awesome in the pics
Thank you Prasad.
Lovely captures, Mridula! Enjoyed the post very much just as you guys enjoyed shopping. 🙂
She enjoyed shopping Moon, I hardly bought anything 😛
Lovely shots Mridula. I Love the way the colours are presented. How do you click such fresh looking pics? Which camera? Any processing?
I got a DSLR last year, havent explored it at all. Any suggestions for classes or online tutorials?
Check my posts:
http://nav-justanyrandomtopic.blogspot.in
I also use a basic SLR Canon 550D. Excellent tutorials at http://digital-photography-school.com/ do check it out.
what a brilliant day spent 🙂 Her smile is so beautiful… 🙂
Thank you Archana.
Such a delightful post Mridula. Reminded us about our several outings with our mom when we were kids :).
Thank you so much! 😀
Hey Globetrotter! Dilli Haat is a treat to eyes though expensive. Its a wonderland for South Delhi residents and photographers. By the way, what tea did you have? Is there a tea variety in Dilli Haat at all?
Needless to say the pictures you clicked are SUPERB. Every lil girl wants hair braids, bands and colorful accessories for herself. That comes naturally to them 🙂 And moms asking them to stop touching everything is again a natural habit. A sweet short post, I loved reading.
Thank you so much Shilpi. I only drink the normal adrak milk wali chai! So do not know about other options. And thank you for summing up what girls want and what moms do 😀
Nice pictures mam. Chavvi looks pretty as always.
Thank you so much Ruby.
Your beautiful clicks and her vibrant smile makes me want to go there right away. 🙂
Thank you so much Rekha. I hope you go soon.
Seems you had fun time. Beautiful pictures.
Thank you Arun.
Such colourful pictures <3 <3 and chavi is growing prettier every passing day …
Thank you so much Swati.
Colourful blings…lovely pics!
Thank you Sunita.
Blissssssssssss
god bless the little one .. She seems to have a great day along with Mommy dear 🙂
Bikram’s
Thank you so much Bikram for the wishes! We had fun.
Lovely post !! made me smile for sure…even mu kid can be handful at times
Thank you Shweta. I guess all kids can be handful, that is what kids are good at!
A mother-daughter day is so much fun. I have a few myself and each one leaves me with such warm memories.
I so agree with you Ami.
Sounds great:) I love the variety of kurtas and suites available there! 🙂
Thank you Zainab.
shopping pictures make me so happy! 😀 😀 Loved the colours!
Thank you Divsi.
I am glad you had the courage to quit your job and start something new. All the best. Loved your photos.
Thank you so much for your wishes Lavanya.