23rd July 2015
Time passes so fast since we came back home after having stayed in KK,Sabah for two weeks. My granddaughter will be 20 days old today. This new member brings joy to the new parent,my son and his wife and maybe, some other related people who may concern.The grandpa of this girl seems happy to attend to her.I observe that he likes sitting near to watch her sleep, ready to carry her when she cries for milk. He will readily prepares milk and feeds her,changes her nappies or diapers when she is wet.
I,being a grandmother feels no excitement at all. I had had enough of my time taking care of my own 3 children. It was no easy task during the first few years.Until the time they attended play school and kindergarten then we parent felt at ease.
Looking at my granddaughter, I only feel my life will be affected and freedom will be less. I haven't even have time to enjoy my retirement for the past 9 years ! During that period of 9 years, I and my husband had to face with son's problems. I need to share duties with my own brother who was taking care of my late mother.Also we had to show concern to my late mother in law who was sickly then.
When the old folks passed away last year, here comes this little new born ! It means I have to go on taking care of people in my life !I only feel this will become a responsibility. It is Fate, I should say. This is the typical chinese culture and upbringing. We need to assist the children who are incapable of earning more.
Anyway,we are now busy helping to look after the baby as well as the mother who is in her confinement month. The baby will be 1 month old on the 4th of August according to the Lunar calender.
Thursday 23 July 2015
Saturday 18 July 2015
July 2015 in KK,Sabah (2)
18th July 2015
In fact it was boring staying in the apartment. The only entertainment we had was watching TV program. Nearby there were shops and mini markets to cater our needs. We could cook our own meals if we did not feel like going out as we really did not need to buy anything. Our job was to be the driver for the couple who need the company of one another, to give moral support to the wife. If they need us ,they would call. That was better for us ,as we did not have to prepare breakfast and meals for them. That went on for another two days.
On Saturday 4th July , my son called to say they were ready to go to the hospital in the afternoon. So, my daughter in law finally was admitted but still in the waiting for sign of labor pain etc. My son accompanied her until the next day in the morning at 9.20 am on 5th July (exactly the due date mentioned). This little baby girl was born ! ! Both mother and daughter were fine alright. Let the new parent get excited having a new member in their life. It is their life.Hope they will learn how to be responsible father and mother. It is their duty to plan their life properly.It won't be easy in the parenting process. We two old parent can only help in certain area and we are not that strong at our age now.
Oh,yes,the baby girl is called Silvia Lee.
Day 3
Day 11 (below)
In fact it was boring staying in the apartment. The only entertainment we had was watching TV program. Nearby there were shops and mini markets to cater our needs. We could cook our own meals if we did not feel like going out as we really did not need to buy anything. Our job was to be the driver for the couple who need the company of one another, to give moral support to the wife. If they need us ,they would call. That was better for us ,as we did not have to prepare breakfast and meals for them. That went on for another two days.
On Saturday 4th July , my son called to say they were ready to go to the hospital in the afternoon. So, my daughter in law finally was admitted but still in the waiting for sign of labor pain etc. My son accompanied her until the next day in the morning at 9.20 am on 5th July (exactly the due date mentioned). This little baby girl was born ! ! Both mother and daughter were fine alright. Let the new parent get excited having a new member in their life. It is their life.Hope they will learn how to be responsible father and mother. It is their duty to plan their life properly.It won't be easy in the parenting process. We two old parent can only help in certain area and we are not that strong at our age now.
Oh,yes,the baby girl is called Silvia Lee.
Day 3
July 2015 in KK,Sabah
18-7-2015
It has been quite a while since my last post in June.I was preoccupied with family matters then.
From 24th June to 10th July my husband and l were accompanying our son and his wife in Sabah.
We traveled by MPV(multipurpose van Avanza 1.3) on a ferry to Menumbok,a small town of Sabah. From there we drove up to Kota Kinabalu (KK in short ), the capital of State of Sabah. We drove past several small villages and towns,namely Beauford , Papar, Kinarut, Putatan, Sembulan, Tanjung Aru. And finally we reached KK around 1 pm..The journey took about 3 and a half hours.
We rented an apartment in Penampang district (through internet booking). Quite far from town center.But it was convenient if we had a van to drive around. My husband and I made a few trips like this once in a year to visit relatives or to do shopping. This time it was a special mission. My daughter in law chose to deliver her baby in KK in a private clinic. Doctor advised her to go over there earlier. First baby usually might be due earlier. Whatever it was then.The due date was 5th July. My husband was the driver because he was very familiar with most of the towns in West Coast.
So, we settled down in the rented apartment. For the first week everything was fine. We drove the couple to hospital for regular reviews. Doctor said still not the time yet. Once,there had been a false alarm. After a week in the apartment,waiting with anxiety ,stress and uneasiness,complaints about boredom. Particularly no choice of classy food around that area. My son started to be irritable and suggested we move into a hotel which we used to patronize. The Lintas View Hotel. Yes, yummy good food can be found around that area and very convenient. We let them move and we stay put because we had just extended the stay in apartment for another week ! It was their attitude about living in comforts, eat classy food,passed the time in waiting,eating and sleeping in comfort. These young people never encounter hardship in life, do not bother about saving for raining days.
We felt very light and easy staying in the apartment. To us it was a quiet environment with security guard house. To be very frank, we feel quite stressed living together with my son. Since he wanted to move out,just take it easy. We could drive to any where we like. We visited my bother and sister in law, went to the few popular malls in town and in the outskirt towns. Oh yes,forgot to mention,it so happened my husband's brother and family from West Malaysia (home town) visited Sabah during the time we were in KK. We had a few hours chatting in the Marina Courts Condominium,where they stayed.
After two days without old parent around,my son started to feel bored again.He called us to pick them and bring them out for dinner somewhere ! See, he already chose to stay away from old fashioned parent for a few days and still could not allow us to have peace of mind, expecting us to arrange good meals whenever he liked.
We both are very tired with Life. Yet we need to keep going....
there are many of these ships around in Labuan sea ...
apartment we stayed
night out at Sugar Bun with live band n singers
Marina Court
two old brothers met.
It has been quite a while since my last post in June.I was preoccupied with family matters then.
From 24th June to 10th July my husband and l were accompanying our son and his wife in Sabah.
We traveled by MPV(multipurpose van Avanza 1.3) on a ferry to Menumbok,a small town of Sabah. From there we drove up to Kota Kinabalu (KK in short ), the capital of State of Sabah. We drove past several small villages and towns,namely Beauford , Papar, Kinarut, Putatan, Sembulan, Tanjung Aru. And finally we reached KK around 1 pm..The journey took about 3 and a half hours.
We rented an apartment in Penampang district (through internet booking). Quite far from town center.But it was convenient if we had a van to drive around. My husband and I made a few trips like this once in a year to visit relatives or to do shopping. This time it was a special mission. My daughter in law chose to deliver her baby in KK in a private clinic. Doctor advised her to go over there earlier. First baby usually might be due earlier. Whatever it was then.The due date was 5th July. My husband was the driver because he was very familiar with most of the towns in West Coast.
So, we settled down in the rented apartment. For the first week everything was fine. We drove the couple to hospital for regular reviews. Doctor said still not the time yet. Once,there had been a false alarm. After a week in the apartment,waiting with anxiety ,stress and uneasiness,complaints about boredom. Particularly no choice of classy food around that area. My son started to be irritable and suggested we move into a hotel which we used to patronize. The Lintas View Hotel. Yes, yummy good food can be found around that area and very convenient. We let them move and we stay put because we had just extended the stay in apartment for another week ! It was their attitude about living in comforts, eat classy food,passed the time in waiting,eating and sleeping in comfort. These young people never encounter hardship in life, do not bother about saving for raining days.
We felt very light and easy staying in the apartment. To us it was a quiet environment with security guard house. To be very frank, we feel quite stressed living together with my son. Since he wanted to move out,just take it easy. We could drive to any where we like. We visited my bother and sister in law, went to the few popular malls in town and in the outskirt towns. Oh yes,forgot to mention,it so happened my husband's brother and family from West Malaysia (home town) visited Sabah during the time we were in KK. We had a few hours chatting in the Marina Courts Condominium,where they stayed.
After two days without old parent around,my son started to feel bored again.He called us to pick them and bring them out for dinner somewhere ! See, he already chose to stay away from old fashioned parent for a few days and still could not allow us to have peace of mind, expecting us to arrange good meals whenever he liked.
We both are very tired with Life. Yet we need to keep going....
apartment we stayed
night out at Sugar Bun with live band n singers
two old brothers met.
Friday 17 July 2015
Hari Raya greetings
17-7-2015 Friday
Today is an important and joyous celebration for Muslims world wide. It is a two day public and national holiday in Malaysia.Wishing all friends who celebrate this festival "Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri "
Today is an important and joyous celebration for Muslims world wide. It is a two day public and national holiday in Malaysia.Wishing all friends who celebrate this festival "Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri "
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