The Adventures of Manikkutti & Minikki Ltd.: The Great Snack Heist...

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Manikutti and Minikki. 

Once upon a time, in a cozy home filled with the aroma of appam and filter coffee, two tiny masterminds (Cousins) founded the most notorious (and cutest) company in the neighborhood: Manikkutti & Minikki Ltd. – Joint Theft Company.

CEO: Manikkutti (the older toddler, with chubby cheeks and eyes that sparkle like stolen jewels). He's the brains of the operation—expert at distracting parents with giggles while plotting the next raid.

COO: Minikki (the newborn sidekick, master of the "sleepy camouflage" technique). She provides the perfect alibi: "How could I steal anything? I was napping the whole time!"

Their headquarters? The living room couch, at Foster City or Cupertino ( As fit) disguised as a innocent play area. Business motto: "Steal together, squeal never!"

The Daily Operations:

Scouting the Targets: Chocolates hidden in the kitchen cabinet? Biscuits in Appa's snack drawer? தீனி (snacks) like murukku or mixture tucked away for guests? No treat is safe! Manikkutti crawls under tables, using his super-toddler stealth, while Minikki coos from her blanket fort to signal "all clear."

The Heist: They strike at naptime or when Amma is on a phone call. Manikkutti grabs the goods with his tiny fists, passing crumbs to Minikki for "quality control" (mostly just drooling on them). Teamwork makes the dream work—chocolates melt in their hands, biscuits crumble like evidence, and snacks vanish faster than you can say "களவாணி" (thief)!

The Escape Plan: If caught red-handed (or chocolate-smeared), no worries! "பிடிபட்டால், டிமிக்கி கொடுக்கப்படும்" – they deploy the ultimate weapon: Dimikki! Manikkutti flashes a toothy grin and offers a sloppy kiss or a playful head-bump, while Minikki wakes up with the biggest, most innocent yawn. Parents can't stay mad—it's instant forgiveness, often followed by more treats!

Company Perks:

Unlimited "dimikki" bonuses for loyal employees (i.e., themselves).

Expansion plans: Next, they'll target the fridge for ice cream!

Motto for rivals (like the family dog / pet): "Join or get dimikkied!" 

Karthik.

18/2/26 1pm. PST

Foster City.

களவாணி was my  late dad's favorite word.. For him, every one in the world is களவாணி..... That word triggered the imagination run wild.