I have long told little miss Haana that when she goes to college, I will in fact go with her and live with her wherever she goes when she moves out. Earlier she used to just listen and not have anything to say to this. But lately she outrightly rejects this idea, and doesn't mince words to communicate her opinion, summed up essentially as - "now way, josey".
Yet, I persist.
The other day at thd dinner table the topic came up again. I reminded her that i'll be moving in with her for college, and Bobby boy too, most likely Papa too. She reminded that's not actually happening.
Then, I decided perhaps I should sell it. So, i told her its hard work running the household. This whole adulthood business takes work and all kinds of boring chores. I could help her with those when i move in with her. In fact once she gets a job, i'll help her manage her money too! (Laughing internally now). Of course after she gets a job, I would be getting my money from her. She informed me again that she's against all of what I just said! "But college is expensive. Why would I send you to college if i can't stay with you. What's in it for me!", I retorted.
Dad interjected.
Dad - We will help you with college. We will partly fund your college. But you'll have to pay for the remaining college expenses. If nothing else, it will teach you the value of money and value of work.
For instance, when i was growing up Tata and Pati (paternal grandparents) took loan for my college education. And once i got a job, I repaid the loans.
So, how do you plan to fund your part of the college expenses? What's your plan?
Haana - (Serious now) You. You're my plan for funding the rest of college.
Me - (Laughing) I like my plan, i'm sticking with it!!!
