My boys....grand prix....Suzuka......need I say more?
12 October 2008
Little Dude
You would not believe it is October. It was lovely today. So we decided to take Munchkin out on the common for a run around. He insisted on some shades...and was saying "Dude" all the way up the "W" to the common.When we got there, all he wanted to do was go and see the "moos". "Moos, Moos, Moos" he declared as he ran after the resident cows. Then one of them, pretty close to us lift up its tail and had the most enormous wee I had seen. "Wee wee" said Munchkin. "Moos, Wee wee. Oooo". It was very difficult to keep a straight face.
He then traipsed round the common chasing whatever was going, radio controlled planes, kites, moos and disturbingly, cow pats. He seemed to have an obsession for "Pats". "Mam-mee, pats" shouted Munchkin. Off ran Munchkin. Then he stopped. He looked up over his shoulder for me. " Mam-mee" he said. "Uh oh". I ran up to him. He was on all fours, in a fresh cow pat.
Hmm....where do you start?
07 October 2008
A happy day
I feel a need to document this because it is icing on the cake. It starts of somewhat sadly but the ending is happy.
When I was pregnant with Munchkin, a colleague announced that she was in the same, happy boat. We talked briefly about having the children (our due dates were only 2 weeks apart) and being ladies that lunch. We talked about how we were feeling and how fat we were getting. We had lots to look forward to. We even had the same midwife as we live within 10 minutes drive of each other.
Then one day, when I was about 30 weeks pregnant, I got a phonecall from home. I remember having to hold back tears while someone told me that my colleague had lost her precious one. I remember not knowing how to feel. I didn't know how to react and I remember not being able to stop crying for quite a while.
We haven't really talked about it but today she appear at my desk at work. She stood there with a huge grin on her face, pointed at her tummy and gave me two thumbs up! I could have squealed the house down (I am not over excitable and are not driven by my emotions at all, honest! Chief Oracle is probably chuckling to herself now!) but all I wanted to do was throw my arms around her and give her a HUGE hug. I did just that.
Nothing was said nor did it need to be said. I have had a secret prayer for a while that this would happen and that the would receive the blessing that we have in Munchkin. Today, that prayer was answered. And today my belief that all prayers are answered and all wishes can come true is reaffirmed. The miracle of life, once again leaves me in awe.
When I was pregnant with Munchkin, a colleague announced that she was in the same, happy boat. We talked briefly about having the children (our due dates were only 2 weeks apart) and being ladies that lunch. We talked about how we were feeling and how fat we were getting. We had lots to look forward to. We even had the same midwife as we live within 10 minutes drive of each other.
Then one day, when I was about 30 weeks pregnant, I got a phonecall from home. I remember having to hold back tears while someone told me that my colleague had lost her precious one. I remember not knowing how to feel. I didn't know how to react and I remember not being able to stop crying for quite a while.
We haven't really talked about it but today she appear at my desk at work. She stood there with a huge grin on her face, pointed at her tummy and gave me two thumbs up! I could have squealed the house down (I am not over excitable and are not driven by my emotions at all, honest! Chief Oracle is probably chuckling to herself now!) but all I wanted to do was throw my arms around her and give her a HUGE hug. I did just that.
Nothing was said nor did it need to be said. I have had a secret prayer for a while that this would happen and that the would receive the blessing that we have in Munchkin. Today, that prayer was answered. And today my belief that all prayers are answered and all wishes can come true is reaffirmed. The miracle of life, once again leaves me in awe.
05 October 2008
Happy Ah Ee day!
Today is my sister's (Ah Ee). She is 28 today. Wah! Lau Liau nu!
We have postponed celebrations till December. Ah Ee's second birthday (like the queen one official and one not) is 2oth December. We shall celebrate together then.
I bet I know what she is doing on her birthday. My sister recently become a proud home owner so I guess she will be busy scrubbing, cleaning the house or painting. If she is not at work, that is. She works very hard and for that and for all that she is I am very proud of her. Or she could be indulging in her next favourite past time, shopping for things for Munchkin, probably shoes.
We have had a funny relationship over the years. We drifted apart while I was away at school here. But since we have both been working, our relationship has gotten pretty indestructable. Yes we still do have cat fights, we still say things to each other in the heat of the moment that we don't really mean. We still agree to disagree. But with all that is said and done we know one thing, we can be open and honest about all things (well, most things ; P) without feeling like we are treading on eggshells.
I rely on her to prop me up, to reassure and most of all, to have a good old moan and rant about things so that I can move on.
She doesn't judge, she doesn't presume, she isn't in it so that she can get something out of it. She is all a sister should be and so much more. And she is mine! Happy birthday Ah Ee! See you soon.
We have postponed celebrations till December. Ah Ee's second birthday (like the queen one official and one not) is 2oth December. We shall celebrate together then.
I bet I know what she is doing on her birthday. My sister recently become a proud home owner so I guess she will be busy scrubbing, cleaning the house or painting. If she is not at work, that is. She works very hard and for that and for all that she is I am very proud of her. Or she could be indulging in her next favourite past time, shopping for things for Munchkin, probably shoes.
We have had a funny relationship over the years. We drifted apart while I was away at school here. But since we have both been working, our relationship has gotten pretty indestructable. Yes we still do have cat fights, we still say things to each other in the heat of the moment that we don't really mean. We still agree to disagree. But with all that is said and done we know one thing, we can be open and honest about all things (well, most things ; P) without feeling like we are treading on eggshells.
I rely on her to prop me up, to reassure and most of all, to have a good old moan and rant about things so that I can move on.
She doesn't judge, she doesn't presume, she isn't in it so that she can get something out of it. She is all a sister should be and so much more. And she is mine! Happy birthday Ah Ee! See you soon.
04 October 2008
Help!
Get me out of here! My parents have dressed me up like a trussed up fowl and taken me out to town. When we walked into the butchers' I thought I would be up for sale to the highest bidder for Sunday lunch. But they seemed to be more interested in the sausages on display. Phew! A lucky escape for me.It is quite a good coat I think. For one it is too long in the sleeves so I can flap my way down the pavement. Nothing like a bit of momentum to propel me forward. Mummy said I am windpowered, like daddy. I thought, that is very green coming from someone that works in the new-key-ear industry.
P/S Mummy took the picture hence its "Specialness". She needs help that woman, even more so than I do!
Munchkin, munchkin quite a pumpkin
OK...it is a watering can. What do you want me to do with it?
Water the plants? OK....not a job too great for the Munchkin.
Err....there seems to be a slight oversight on your part, a small flaw ,
perhaps? There is no water in the watering can.
I'll take a closer look if you want. But I assure you, there is NO water in there.
Definitely no water....smells a bit funny though. What do you mean what have YOU done Munchkin? I haven't done anything!I am merely pointing out that there is NO water in the watering can. What good is a watering can if there is no water in it, mother?
02 October 2008
Wonderful news week
It has been a week of good news. Poppins' daughter has passed her driving test. She is Munchkin's favourite girl in the world (ever). If Carlsberg could make a girl for Munchkin, Wawwie would be her. He ADORES her. And she always gives him cuddles. It is a mutual love thing.
We also got news that one of my dearest friends is going to be wed and that we will be going to share in the happiness and celebrations on 1st November in Dartmouth. I booked the accomodation this week. Times change. BM (Before Munchkin), I would have not had very stringent criteria for accomodation. But since he is now very much here, I had toring up and ask if the room in question had a bathroom big enough for a travel cot. The lady at the other end did have rather a good chuckle.
It will be Munchkin's first wedding. And what a wedding to start of with, the wedding of my "big sister" and Munchkin's God Mummy. Munchkin's wardrobe for the occasion has been decided. Now we just need to sort ourselves out.
And then there could be more.........but that will be for later
We also got news that one of my dearest friends is going to be wed and that we will be going to share in the happiness and celebrations on 1st November in Dartmouth. I booked the accomodation this week. Times change. BM (Before Munchkin), I would have not had very stringent criteria for accomodation. But since he is now very much here, I had toring up and ask if the room in question had a bathroom big enough for a travel cot. The lady at the other end did have rather a good chuckle.
It will be Munchkin's first wedding. And what a wedding to start of with, the wedding of my "big sister" and Munchkin's God Mummy. Munchkin's wardrobe for the occasion has been decided. Now we just need to sort ourselves out.
And then there could be more.........but that will be for later
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