Hot Mummee and I came home on Sunday morning.
The flight from Melbourne arrived KL at 5am local time; I booked the overnight one to save a day(light) for when we arrived, but didn’t realise till later that it actually arrived that early.
But in any case, we did “gain” a full day despite my suffering a massive headache due to lack of sleep and/or dehydration.
But it’s good to be back. The daughter was very pleased to see us, and had many catch-up stories to share.
But seeing the son was a more significant event. It seems he has picked up some new skills of “standing up” on his knees, arms up like a “Yay” stance, just because! And much to our dismay he’s also a lot more cry-baby when he is not picked up / carried!
Today (Monday) was (also, just like in Australia) a public holiday. We spent a lot of time with the kids, and it was during this time that these antics of his were evident. It’s funny, when it was just Hot Mummee, Caitlin and I around, he’d whimper at first but soon dies down with only a very inquisitive what-the-heck-are-you-adults-doing look on his face. But as soon as our helper turns up, he starts whimpering “needing” her to pick him up.
So it’s no surprise who’s been spoiling my son.
We will need to break him of this habit; managed so with Caitlin that even though she asks to be carried sometimes, at least she accepts quite readily that we cannot anymore; only when we visit my brother’s house that I do still carry her- they have 2 dogs and one of them is a (albeit friendly) doberman!
More “bad” news is that Caleb has also gotten back into the habit of waking up at nights! Since his flu is over, he’s a lot more alert now!
ARGH!
6 responses so far ↓
1 Ann // Mar 10, 2009 at 9:08 AM
Oh dear…..bad habits are certainly hard to break…but not impossible!
Princess C must be very very happy to have her king back!
Really sweet.
2 Daddee // Mar 10, 2009 at 12:13 PM
Yes she was!
It was good too that I planned to be home with another (public holiday) day to spare. Got to spend time with her before she goes off to school and I to work- the usual routine again.
3 hissychick // Mar 11, 2009 at 6:42 PM
Glad that you are safely home with the kids, and hope you enjoyed your time in Oz.
PS I don’t think Caleb has been spoiled as such, his behaviour is very common for his age and probably a way of being glad you are back and checking to make sure you don’t disappear again
4 Moomykin // Mar 13, 2009 at 3:28 AM
Welcome home.
Well, I always think: cuddle and carry your kids while you can. They grow so fast.
And especially with my boys, once they can start walking and running, they don’t want any reigns on them!
…and I think you’ve seen that.
5 Biuye // Mar 13, 2009 at 4:09 PM
I went to see Caitlin and Caleb on Saturday, the day before you and Hot Mummee returned from down under. I must tell you this. I walked in, saw Caitlin and asked her how is my gorgeous niece. She plonked down on the sofa, looked at me with shoulders slumped and downcast eyes and said, “Biuye, I am good, But I miss my Daddee…..” and looked at me with such an expression that I forgot she is 4 (ok..going 5). That was funny but heart-wrenching at the same time. You know what I mean??? I gave her a hug and said it is only a couple more hours and you will see your Daddee and she smiled and nodded. I am however really glad to see the “mark” on her thigh healing nicely. As for Caleb, adorable and loves attention. Yes, it is his new trick where he tries different “stances” of standing and looks at us expectantly…oh yes he wants applause. That tickled me endlessly. Your kids really made all the worries and troubles of the day seem nothing! Just thought you should know that, Daddee.
6 Daddee // Mar 13, 2009 at 11:50 PM
Thanks biuye!
What you described of Caitlin is not surprising, but yes- heart wrenching, even for when I read it today!
Like what I was writing on the train on the way to the airport, she is an adorable brave kid who does share what and how she is feeling, an interactive kid who is a real joy to talk to these days.
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