Early last week, my husband came home and announced that he had to leave for an overseas assignment at a very short notice and he had to take off on Friday evening. In the past, whenever such announcements came, we would pack up and stayover at one of my parents or in laws' house. Rachel didn't like the idea of not being able to sleep at home while daddy is away and I didnt like to trouble either set of parents and more so I didnt like the thought that I could not handle both of them by myself.
So here it goes again, I had to think of which set of parents' house to stay this time. But all of a sudden, as if something inside of me pops a question back at me "Why dont I try to take care of them by myself this time round?"
I always thought I could not handle them both but if I dont give it a shot, how will I know?
What's the worse that could happen? I asked myself.
If there's really an emergency that calls for help, the grandparents are just a phonecall away.
With that in mind, I decided to give it a shot.
Last Sunday was the very first time that I spent the entire day with my two lovely chickadees!
It turned out to be really manageable.. with a little planning on what to eat during mealtimes and a little help from the TV, the rest works perfectly to a T.
Thank God for the invention of DVD players and TV. As much as I hated to make use of the TV to babysit my children, I found out that a little use of it wouldnt cause much harm. While I was cooking, I entertained the kids to some educational children DVD programmes. They were totally glued to the screen for a good 15-20mins before Ariel started to walk into the kitchen to check out what I was doing.
That 20mins was enough to cook up a meal.
:)
Rachel was also very understanding. I am so grateful for that. When I had to nurse Ariel and pat him to nap, I asked Rachel to read her books while she waited for me in her room. She still wants me to read her a book before she sleeps. She didnt make a fuss over this request and cooperated fully.
Little did I know that she was so tired while waiting that she dozed off into slumberland on her own.
When she got up from her nap, I told her that Mummy is so proud of her that she was able to go to sleep on her own. And from then on, she decided to go to naps on her own. :)
They are such darlings right?
The weather was surprising good last Sunday. I decided that I should bring the kids out for a walk and watch people fly kites.
It was a short walk to the nearby open field and Ariel got so excited over the kites that he kept on saying "bird bird" while pointing toward the blue skies.
When we reached the open field, the kids chased each other while I relaxed my arms. (I ended up carrying Ariel because he goes wild if I put him down and I reckon it's unsafe for him to walk next to the roads)
It was an enjoyable evening seeing the kids having such a great time running and chasing each other. Ariel fell down while he was running down the slope but it didnt bother him abit. :)
It was a simple day that I spent with the kids. A simple meal and a simple routine but it meant a great deal to me that I was able to handle my kids on my own. At least for a day.. :)
I look forward to more fun moments that I get to spend with my children.
the kids decided it was fun to take each other's height!
