Big plans, Big trips

We had fun. We had joy in Aussieland . And it's almost 3 months since , it's time for another one. Just us, boxed off from the world. It is time to fill the pages in our travel journal again with coloured pictures.

My baby, where are we heading to this time?

One of these days, you and I are going to be travellers, not just tourists. We are going to travel to the furthest land to watch the sunset and swim in every ocean on this planet.

We are ready to go.

Family Tree

Life can only be understood backwards,
but it must be lived forwards.- Soren Kierkegaard

So my dear Marsh, while you are living your life now, I hope one of these days you 'll take some time to understand your family history and get to know the people who are closest to you.

This Mel trip has really set me thinking about our family. I believed you now know that we have a huge family in Australia- Melbourne, Sydney and Perth.

This is only less than a fraction of our family members staying in Melbourne.

Your grand uncle and grand auntie.

Having delicious steamboat at your cousin STeven's place.

YOur uncle Quinn. He is one of the nicest persons I have ever known in my whole life.

And of course your cousins Kathy and Karen who happened to be the clowniest cousins anyone could ever have!

Now you know what I mean? I Love them.

Not forgetting your uncle Chris and Aunt Carina (from popo's side) who are living in Melbourne too.

Cousin Kimmy in Melbourne

We stayed with your uncle Quinn and his family in Melbourne. Their place is like our home in Melbourne. This time they have an addition to the family- your cousin Kimmy! Cousin Kimmy is about 4.5 months younger than you are. And you girls seemed to enjoy yourselves very much playing with each other! I am so glad you have a playmate there!

Hi cousin Kimmy, I'll take the bouncer and you can have the walker. Ok?

What? Another hug?

Another pic?

Cousin Kimmy, piggy and me!

This pirate ship is so cool! I am going to get Dad to ship one back to Singapore.

Saying goodbye on the last day!

Home Sweet Home

19th Oct 2009 Monday

We are back! It has been a great and much needed holiday for me! But I am exhausted! So exhausted that I have to hybernate for a few days to recuperate. Too much things going on in our life now. Anyway, some preview pics below. More to come!

On our flight to Melbourne!

On our return flight to Singapore. We took the Airbus 380 for our both flights.

Melbourne, here we come!

My own internal mommy war has started even before I am back to work. The day I knew I am going back to work, I began viewing everything through the telescopes lens of a person with limited time.

The time I do have with you is a scarce resource, precious as black pearls. And I do want to do something special with you before reality sets in and life has to go on. Therefore, I have decided to go ahead and bring forward our holiday plans!

I know most babies your age would have travelled at least half the world but you have just gotten your passport last week. I have been conflicting myself with the decision to bring you overseas ever since you turned 6 months old. I can imagine the fun and excitement travelling with you but I was living up to my reputation of a paranoid mum. Not too sure if I was hormonal or was just gripped by catastrophic fantasies. I was insecure and not confident to travel with you. I was just not ready. Thousands of 'what ifs' swam in my head. What if you fall sick? What if you are uncomfortable on the flight? What if you can't sleep well? I was afraid I couldn't protect you. These what ifs are enough for me to delay our travelling plans till now.

I reminded myself that the dawn of my SAHM status is going to be over in a finger snap, so savour every second with you now and just heed my gut instincts and do what I want us to do! So Daddy and I are bringing you to Melbourne this coming Wednesday! We want to have a get away before I goes back to work. This is our first family trip and you are going to meet all your uncles and aunts and lots of cousins there for the very first time! You may not know but we have a big family scattered everywhere in Australia.

This is a very special trip to Melbourne, Marsh. Theoretically, this is your second trip there. My last visit was dated back to Dec 2007 when I was already pregnant with you without realising it. I wonder and am curious if you can still recall and maybe find the place familiar?

Anyway, although this is going to be a short trip, it is like a homecoming for us. I have tons of things to pack for you. I better get started. I am excited, are you ?