Dearest Phoebe, mummy took leave last week to spend some quality time with you. We experimented with various art mediums such as crayons, paint and your favourite crayola markers. We also tried playing different types of puzzles together. Perhaps when you are at Ah Ma's house, you rarely get to venture into such activities.We even had a good 3-hour nap together!My little darling, for a couple of times, mummy had toyed with the idea of being a stay-home mum. We were confident that you would benefit more if mummy could be around to guide you in your toddler years. I remember sharing this blog of a brilliant child with Daddy and Daddy's encouraging words were " Our little girl could probably be like him too if you are a stay-home mum.' And a few times when mummy asked if you would want mummy to stay home and be with you, your 'Yes' could not have been more affirmative. What's more painful is at times when we put you at Ah Ma's place in the morning to leave for work, you would put up with occasional struggle and at times, violent protests. When we walked off and enter the lift, mummy and daddy would just look at each other, take a deep breath and had to let go.
However, each time when mummy makes up her mind to be with you 24/7, new opportunity arises; one which is difficult to forgo. If you are older now, I could not fathom the look of disappointment you would have with mummy for the reversal of decisions that she makes when it comes to taking care of you. Well, it's probably difficult for you to comprehend all these now. But being a parent, a lot of decisions we make now would have a lot of impact on you next time especially your educational needs. We hope to be able to provide the same level of support, if not better, just like how Ye Ye and Nai Nai have given to Daddy. Wish you would understand.
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phoebe looks very serious when she does her artwork when she paint, draw or colour!
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