After 7 years 9 months, Huaihao finally slept—-away from me.

He’s never been away since I gave birth to him, but it seems he is adjusting well, other than telling me he cant sleep every night, but he still falls asleep.

I still keep him company, and we do breathing to slow things down to fall into sleep.

And I love it—-when he cups my face with both hands and kisses me on the lips.

Sometimes while waiting for him to fall asleep, i think of things in my mind and my eyebrows knit. I know it only when he points his second finger at my knitted brows and purses his lips.

“why are you frowning mommy? what is on your mind?”

i always thank him for that. Its an exercise on mindfulness and whilst getting somewhere with my thoughts.

Huaihao had many interesting experiences this month. One of them is going to the optician and having his glasses made.

One other precious experience is that of moving, moving house at the age of 7. We moved from Redhill to Marine Crescent, the flat Mommy used to stay in before I got married.

And I think the experience of moving might have been one really important leaf in Huaihao’s growing up years, even if Huaihao may not be aware of it.

But Huaihao kissed the walls of the bedroom he’s slept in since he was born. I told the kids we have to say a proper goodbye, to thank and honour the house for sheltering and protecting us every day and in our time of need. And this is what he did.

And this is truly the magic of Huaihao.

He expresses his feelings so well.

Ah Mei ayi told me earlier, that one day Huaihao asked her, “why are there so many situations recently? like Covid, scammers, etc”

Wow. Its not something any 7 year old would say.

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And before long, we are already settled in Marine Crescent

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But before we moved, there were some days I could spend individually with Qinzhi and Huaihao. We had a one on one.

And we ate! I love to let the kids sample good food. Somehow somewhere, they will be able to experience the power of eating and what food can gift.

I remember one day after lunch at Tenjin, which Huaihao loves, I asked to take a photo with him, and he walked over, removed his mask and had his face so close to mine. I loved it. He said he loved that I smiled!

And we chatted about anything and everything.

While waiting to pick Qinzhi, we went to the supermarket and Huaihao played cashier.

This is the birthday card Huaihao made for me

And this day, we took Qinzhi for immunisation and then treated her to bubble tea and Burger+. Huaihao brought $$$ and insisted on getting Lego. And he did.

May you always find joy in your passion , may you be well and happy Huaihao.