The mirror...

I used to have a dream, that was to own a big built-in closet in my bedroom. That dream was fulfilled when we moved in to this new home. All thanks to the hubby. The closet has a big mirror. I like to carry my sons and look into the mirror. It is one of the plays that we enjoy. Few days ago, I carried cheng and looked into the mirror again, I realised he is getting taller and his legs are getting longer. A couple of months down the road, I may not have the energy to carry him for a long time anymore, like xuan, so I sighed at how fast they grow and at the same time was proud of seeing them happy and healthy. Cheng somehow still gets comments from my siblings that he is shrinking in size and he doesn't grow. Shortie might be his name. He loves food but he is also a picky eater. We had a hard time feeding him porridge last weekend and we just concluded he hates porridge. While I feel relieved because he enjoys self-feeding, there also comes a mess after every meal. Did I ever declare that my hubby is super obsessed with home-cooked meals? He cooks for us and my kids hardly have a touch of outside food since Cheng starts solid. I thought we will have some cheat days during weekend but I was not so right. He prepares the food and we will feed the kids together before going out for our own meals. I must give him a big thumbs-up for having such determination and keeping up the routine. Now it sounds like I'm a bad mum because I allow cheat days almost every day.

Xuan had a visit at a kindergarten near our house last weekend. We did not have the intention to attend the open day. It just so happened we went to the mamak nearby and walked past the school and got invited by the principal. That night after the visit, he got a fever which subsided the very next day. I guess he got a shock because he kept saying no to school and teacher prior to this visit. Xuan is still very timid by his nature but he is a caring and loving boy. He takes good care of his bro although there are war days. He is an easy kid to handle with despite being quite naggy. We are always proud of him being a little big brother.

So I watch my kids grow, I sigh at how fast the time flies, I'm thankful to see the wonderful people around me and I feel the positivity in them...