Old blog post on "Moments to cherish, May 2011" Chapter: Something horrible happened. Teetu - Appu chi, what is this? (pointing to a big plank of wooden board) Me - Hey Teetu, it's a game. It's called "carrom". Mommy and I used to play with thaatha when we were little kids. Teetu - I wanna play! I wanna play! Me - Well, remember when you were a baby, you put all the coins in water very carefully ? :) You can't do that today if you want to play. Teetu - he he (giggles). Unbelievable, Appu chi! Let's play. I walk her through some basic rules of the game.. Me - So, Teetu.. the final rule is that you should not pocket the BIG coin (the striker). If you do pocket the big coin, you lose points. Teetu - Oh..okay Appu chi. Me first..me first! (Her turn to start the game..) The little left-hander enjoys the game, grasps things quickly (no surprise!), also hits a couple of good shots, until..... Me - Ok sweetie, let me fix you some dinner....