Something about the Household

So my bro & family have opted out. Inevitably felt disappointed when I received the sms from my sisinlaw.

Then just after my driving lesson, my brother called. There he was rattling on... whatever that could come outta his mouth but not into my brain. I put him on speaker & even hubby had no idea at all what he’s talking about! Was quite funny as we looked at each other with much bemusement while trying very hard to comprehend him. But what we got was more ???. For a moment I thought he’s drunk but he said a “NO” soberly & that he just finished work. He then blurted out that he missed daddy a lot & cried. Was quite shocked to see this side of him. Told him I miss daddy very dearly too. And the more I miss him, the more I’ll spend time with mum as daddy’s most worried about mum & now this the only thing I can do for him. Not that I’ll spend lesser time with her if daddy didn’t say it because it’s our responsibility to take care of her. However bro had his own explanation which I don’t agree at all. After we hung up, the perplexed me was still trying to digest what my big brother had said & the purpose of his call. I really don’t get him….

Perhaps he’s to really understand (& not only lip service) that things are not as smooth-sailing as everyone thinks. Hubby & I experience our fair share of frustrations & inconvenience with mum staying with us too. One of the problems used to be ownership of space. And many times it's hubby who had to breathe the words "keep your cool huh baobei" into my ears. But we’re appreciating her presence more & more & we know she’s also trying very hard to adapt as now the status is reversed (she’s so used to be a homeowner & now hubby & I are the ones). Most importantly, I’ve a very loving & understanding husband & that’s the key to staying together harmoniously.

Last week, hubby wanted a nice yet close to our place dinner on Fri. So few days before he already made reservation @ Buckaroo for an alfresco dîner & a couple of beer. BUT we didn’t get to dine in there eventually & I felt sad to disappoint hubby. 1st, the highly polluted air... it's very bad that evening. If we were to choose indoor, we’d prefer to go somewhere else. 2nd, it’s the actual day of mid-autumn fest. In the past years, we didn’t have any reunion dinner on actual day since every1 has their own family. But mum had daddy then.

Perhaps I was really thinking too much… perhaps mum was cool about it (in having dinner alone like any of the usual weekdays)… perhaps it should be other siblings’ turn this time, why it’s always us? But am so glad that hubby’s always there to encourage & enlighten me. We’ve come up with our own motto: we should always be at peace with ourselves 44 as long as we do our best, it’s not up to us to expect or demand the others to do likewise. I’ve come to terms with it which saves me lotsa trouble in getting frustrated & upset when they don’t see eye to eye with hubby & me. In conclusion, a harmonious family is what we ultimately hope for.

And yes, back to last Fri’s dinner… finally we decided to have mum with us & ended up @ Sembawang Shopping Centre’s Sakae Sushi. Intended to have the popular Thai food on level 4 (I think it’s 4, or 5?) but the Q was way too long! Nevertheless, God blessed us with a pleasant Jap dinner that’s filled with jokes + small chats.

I’m truly blessed & I'm thankful. To find some1 who’s 100% devoted to me & dotes on me like a princess is not easy…. What’s more, even treats my parent like his own. Have no idea what I’ve done to deserve him.