I feel obligated to share my Sunday plans with Mr. Subramanyan, Chairman, L&T who said, “What do you even do at home on Sundays? How long can you just stare at your wife?”
Well, Mr. Subramanyan, let me tell you exactly what I have planned for this Sunday. But before I do, here’s a little about me.
I’m 59 years old, happily married to my lovely wife of 25 years, and the proud father of two wonderful daughters. All four of us lead busy lives with our jobs and my daughters are also studying in addition to their full-time jobs. My wife and I have full-time jobs and work hard, so Sundays are our sacred time to unwind and reconnect as a family.
Here’s how my Sunday typically unfolds:
Early Morning: Tea, Coffee, and Devotions
At 6 AM sharp, I plan to jump out of bed before my wife does and head to the kitchen. My mission? To brew her a cup of tea and make coffee for myself. After all these years of staring—oops, I mean living—together, I know exactly how she likes her tea: just the right balance of strength and sweetness.
Once the beverages are ready, we’ll share our daily devotions and get ready for church. By 8 AM, our daughters will join us in the living room, where we’ll decide as a family whether breakfast will be homemade or enjoyed outside.
This Sunday, I can confidently predict breakfast at home because my wife prepped dosa batter on Friday, and I helped clean the kitchen. Teamwork, right?
Breakfast and Church
Breakfast is always an adventure. We debate who makes the best dosa, who wants egg dosas, which chutneys to prepare, and whether we need sambar at all. Once the decisions are made, we sit down to enjoy our meal together.
By 10 AM, we’re dressed and ready for church. We worship, give thanks for our blessings, and return home around 11:30 AM.
Afternoon: Football and Family
Guess what? It’s January, and we’re in the middle of the NFL playoffs! Our family is passionate about the LA Rams (GO RAMS!), and this weekend, we have six games to follow.
As soon as we get home, someone races to turn on the TV. The games play on mute as we prep lunch together. Yes, we “stare”—err, help—each other out in the kitchen. By 1:30 PM, we’re seated at the table, enjoying lunch and lively discussions about football.
Evening: Giving Back and More Football
This Sunday, we plan to visit some friends affected by the fires ravaging Los Angeles. We’ll take them to dinner and spend some time offering comfort.
Navigating LA traffic is an adventure in itself, but we make it fun by taking turns playing our favorite songs in the car. We’ve spent so much time together that we can all name each other’s favorite tracks without hesitation.
Why? Because we don’t just stare—we truly know each other.
After visiting our friends, we’ll head home to catch the evening football game. Our living room transforms into a cozy hub where we discuss music, boys (its about time, right?!), current events, plans for the week, and updates on family and friends.
One thing we never talk about on Sundays? Work. Work stays firmly in its Monday-to-Saturday box. Sundays are for us.
Wrapping Up the Day
By 8 PM, the football games end. We usually run to our fridge and try to make a meal out of all the leftovers of the past few days. Some of the leftovers, like fish curry and rasam, taste even better with time. We eat our dinner, gather for family prayers, make any overdue phone calls, and head to bed at our own pace, ready to tackle the week ahead.
You might wonder what happens to our Sundays when there is no football? We get out to play a round of golf.
A Sunday Worth Living For
Sundays are the highlight of our week. We live Monday to Saturday eagerly anticipating this day of togetherness, joy, and relaxation.
So, Mr. Subramanyan, if you’re ever curious about how to make Sundays special, try it our way. It’s fun, and fulfilling, and you won’t regret it!
PS:
This Sunday we are also planning to hit bed a little early, and let me take the liberty to tell you why!
LA RAMS were supposed to play a wild card game in Los Angeles and that game got relocated to Glendale, AZ due to the fire disaster in LA. Girls and I have already applied for a day off and we are off to Glendale to make it a memorable trip.
So sorry Mr. Subramantan. Forget about your 90 hours. We are only working 32 hours next week. :)
