Keluarga Saya (My family)

I am attending Indonesian classes, and today, the theme was really something very close to my heart- keluarga saya...

I went with my wife recently for her check-up. I pestered her to, as I really wanted the gynae to see her, although she was, as usual at her pregnant stage, wanting to try to save $$, and so wanted to postpone her visit. She's 33 weeks now, but maybe cos it's no. 4, she's really having a hard time. I wish I can do something for her, but the only thing I can offer her is my time and care (esp providing all the suppers)....

Separately, a couple of days ago, Claire also said something that really pricked me. After my wife had gone through her homework, I was in the room with her but logged into my computer, when she suddenly turned to me and asked if I had a little time. I said "Yes Claire, why?". She answered in her sweet innocent voice, "Do you think you can spend a little time with me? You have been spending time with di di and mei mei. We can do anything you want, like painting or play computer games ". At that, I really froze. I felt really ashamed that I had forgotten that my 1st born was 6+ and also needed me. And so we had a few games of tic-tac-toe. The 15 mins we played together was really enjoyable and unforgettable.

Really, I feel very blessed for my three little ones and my 1 and only love. Must try to fulfil my New Year resolution of work-life balance...

And for the record, she beat me 2 games to 1.

Sheer Coincidence?

I had the runs last night. Didnt eat anything funny; so many times that my legs turned weak. Shall leave out the grotesque details. I was wondering what caused it. ...
Today, for the whole day, I was trying to call my wife in Lijiang. I smsed her, called her but no response. It was only 5 mins ago that she called back home, saying she was running around the whole day and she had the runs. Is it mere coincidence? I always seemed to feel what she feels when she is pregnant: the nausea, cravings and now the runs. And she was describing her condition, so similar to mine. But at least she had a valid reason; she is in China and they had steamboat (potential since you mix cooked and uncooked).
Well, fortunately she is fine, and so am I. Glad that she is returning tomorrow...

New Year but no reprieve

It's a brand new year and my wife is in Lijiang. She travelled today. Like I emailed her, the "loneliness" attack has returned...And funny that she said that it felt surreal that she was communicating with me by email again...reminded her of her US "hole"....I know. It's really tough on her, being in an advanced stage and although the trip is a short one, still got to travel away from her comfort zone...and to add that she's having that cough again...She'll say its the Lim genes.

But I was really glad to hear from her, that her flight was good and the place was nice, though a little ulu and cold. I hope that she drinks enough water and can rest well tonight. I'll be waiting to fetch her from the airport this Sun. Hang in there dar, the 4 days would pass quickly...