21 May 2008

33 hours long

It is going to be a long 33 hours. But in some ways 33 hours does not seem enough. We have got to finish packing, tidying up after ourselves and somehow in all the chaos, we have got to get ourselves to the airport on time.

Interesting times ahead....but so worth it in the end!

17 May 2008

Contemplation

It is a strange feeling. We are leaving England on Thursday for Malaysia. It is like going home to a home that isn't anymore, yet is. It remains home because my mum and dad and sister are still there. But is isn't home because my family i.e. T and Munchkin are here in England.

I have been looking forward to this for a long time. To return, to the place of my birth with my first born. It is going to be a special moment. I know my parents and sister have been waiting a lifetime for this. I have too. Munchkin is of an age where he will be very entertaining. We have , today, bought him a few surprises for the journey. He has some new toys, some new books and a new case (thanks Chief Oracle, without whom we would not have acquired such a funky case for Munchkin!)as shown above.

This week at work is going to drag. I just want to get on that plane and feel the humidity of my second home again. I can just, if I close my eyes, smell the spice. But more importantly, I can, if I close my eyes and concentrate, feel the hugs of my very own mama, papa and meimei, a feeling that is second to none in this world. It just feels like coming home and I can't wait!

All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go...


And I'm leavin' on a jet plane, I don't know when I'll back again
Munchkin is packed. It is about 5 days till we take off to sunny (and very hot and humid) Malaysia to see the folks and Ah ee.
Preparations have been a bit OTT though. Ah Ma and Ah Kong have extended their porch to accomodate the new paddling pool that they have bought for Munchkin. There is, I am told, also a family of ducks waiting to meet Munchin.
We are very excited. We started packing today. We are travelling light to make room for Munchkin's food and a few new toys for the flight. We even treated Munchkin to a new suitcase.. an early birthday present. I want one too. Well, really I got it because I want one but need a Munchkin excuse to get one. There is a whole range...Munchkin might acquire them by accident.....through the year. The duffle bag and back pack are next me thinks. I can't wait to get to Malaysia. It has been too long.

14 May 2008

Chillin' with Mr Al

The summer is officially here....for a while anyway. Munchkin has been spending a lot of time with Mr Al (fresco not chohol, that lives in the hole in the floor in the garage). He loves being outside but is very skeptical about wearing his sun hat. The only way we can get it to stay on is distracting him with a toy or with food.
Still, he is ever, Munchkin. Never a dull moment. Particularly as T decided that it was a good idea to give him a bowl of water wth ice cubes floating in it to play with. Needless to say, it was a good job the sun was out as we had to hang Munchkin out to dry about 5 seconds after the bowl of water and Munchkin were introduced. I only hope that Ah Ma is ready for the Tsuna-Munch effect next week!

13 May 2008

Here I stand!

On Sunday night, in the bath, Munchkin pulled himself up and stood on his own for the very first time!

10 May 2008

Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow?


It is, at long last starting to look like the winter has left us. And about time too! Our three Clematis are in bloom as a result! The Sweet Williams and Lilies are also on their way, promising lots of cheerful colour this summer!
We are all very glad to see the end of what can only be described as a grey, dreary and wet few months. April showers started in February and didn't really go till late last week.

But this week, it has been a lovely. We have had some really nice days but have been hard at work so haven't really been able to enjoy the sunshine as a family. We are making up for it this weekend though. Today, we walked into Nailsworth for a few bits and bobs for a BBQ, which will take place tonight.


T has been workin hard in the garden, cutting the grass and tidying up the flower beds. He is trying to get used to the heat a we are off to Ah Ma and Ah Kong's in 2 weeks time. The excitement is unbearable.

08 May 2008

Tee hee hee!


One happy, happy boy!

06 May 2008

Never trust your mum...


to get you dressed!
Mummy convinced me that this is a good look. She said that it would stop me from burning in the bright sunshine....but at what cost, I ask?
I look like what my Aunty Genna would call an Alan. Bet mummy thinks I look cute. How am I suppose to show my face in public again? Mummy says that thing is called a sun hat. Well, why can't the sun wear the aforementioned hat then?

05 May 2008

Hurrah!

Munchkin is now 10 months old. He loves his food and he loves his Daddy. And everytime you say "Hurrah!"...you get this reaction!

04 May 2008

Munchkin, party animal!

Tis I, Le Munch. This weekend I have mainly been going to parties.

It is the weekend when the Banks go on holiday. Wonder where they are going? I wonder if it includes building societies as well, cos they are sort of like banks. I wonder if they build sandcastles where they are going (not just societies)

On Saturday we went to Bristol for a birthday party. I fell asleep on my way there and when I woke up I was in a stange house. Lots of people were staring at me. I didn't like this so I DEMANDED that mummy lift me out of my car seat and give me a cuddle RIGHT THIS INSTANT! She did and after a little while, I decided that I had sulked for long enough and would join the party. There was a very pretty lady there. She gave me nice kisses and cuddles and she gave me carrots. Mummy said her name is Helen. I am going to marry Helen when I am bigger. She is purdy. I like her. I got lots of fuss and cuddles from Aunty A, Mad Uncle C and little e too. It was Niiiiiiccccee. I didn't like to leave but one must not overstay one's welcome. Boy was I ready for bed when I got home!

Today we went to Aunty Mo and Uncle Nick's for nibbles and drinks. I LOVE Aunty Mo. She is wonderful. AND she bought me the bestest thing in the world from Nude See? Land. A nice pair of Socks with sheep on it! What a treat! She must have searched far and wide for them as I think as that items of clothing must be a thing of rarity there. I gave her lots of cuddles and smiles as a special treat. We all sang happy birthday and I clapped my hands lots in the hope of some of that nice chocolate cake. Instead, I got a carrot. Hmm...expectations. I must make a note to outline my expectations to the parents before my next party. Cake, not carrot.

As we made or way home (mummy and daddy on foot and me in Aunty H's special contraption), we met some horsies. They were nice. I quite liked them but mummy rained on my parade and said that I was not to get funny ideas as horsies are like a black hole. What is that woman on? The horsie was evidently brown and quite solid. She must have had too much chat with Mr Al Kohol though I don't remember seeing him there. It is all a blur. Bath, Milk and Bed for me!

02 May 2008

Thundercats are on the move

Thundercats are loose!

Our little Thundercat is on the move. Munchkin has been clocking up the miles this week. He is desperate to be on the move. Mary Poppins reports that he has been doing laps of the floor this week on his tummy. She is as we are, really proud of him. He is very proud of himself as well as he takes a pause, to clap in glee at his new found mobility.

Today he went a step further. He has been taking mini Munchkin steps whilst holding on to the furniture. I think this is called cruisin'. Perhaps this is a good time for us to get down on the floor to Munchkin level and peruse the hazards that lie in wait. Perhaps a pre-job brief i required and a risk assessment. And maybe a behavioural safety observation.....I have been in the nuclear industry for far too long!