This Summer Holiday

I have been busy meeting up with people, if not, sleeping mostly at home. Ever since I stopped working, I took naps almost every time when Chester naps. He still wakes up for night feeds occasionally and the timing is just so awkward, usually around 3, 4 or 5am, then he falls back to sleep till 7 or 8ish. 

As Chester starts cutting his molars as well as other little milk teeth (at least 5 right now), Scarlett is losing her milk teeth big time. Just this summer holiday, she has lost two molars and one canine. Two more molars to go. Kids grow fast and soon, this little kiddo is going to stand 6 feet tall like his dad. From a tiny little being, he is going to be so much bigger than me. Okay, I fast track too much, but that day will come.

Can you imagine Chester being a six feet tall dude?

Last week, we brought him to Joey's place to hang out. This time, he cried lesser. We also checked out the playroom at Joey's apartment and Chester went nuts after crying hysterically at first. He went nuts when he saw that two plastic huts that kids were hiding and running about inside it. For the first time, I actually get to see him running about alongside with other kids and not shy away. He may not be playing with them but at least he acknowledged their existence and is willing to "co-exist" with them. It was comforting. I always thought something is wrong with him lately. I guess he is just the sort who takes time to warm up. 

I mean, I am like that too nowadays. I have realized living in this city makes me not want to open up to people anymore due to judgements. People can be so judgmental and I have experienced it countless time here as opposed to being home. So, for those who never get to really know me, I think it is fine with them too. They have not missed out much about me. 

Need to look cool for playdates to hide those crying eyes

Group Selfie! Missing Christine and Him Him here.

Chester squeezing through the two plastic huts over and over again

Having loads of fun being awkward 

I have also cooked countless breakfasts and lunches for the kiddos this summer. Pancakes being one of their all time favourite. Sometimes I do banana pancakes, sometimes blueberries. They also love my tomato soup macaroni. Scarlett said I am good at cooking kids' meals because they taste good and are healthy. I wonder if I can ever put this talent to good use someday. Oh well, putting that talent aside for now, I reckon I am good to be staying home doing what I do best with my heart full. They always say you reap what you sow. Hopefully, these two little seeds will grow up to be strong and sturdy and serve the world to a certain extend. 

Summer holiday is over. Scarlett is starting her Primary 5 and I am actually very excited because I have more time to help her with her school work. Not that she needs me that much, but simply being there can have a really good effect on her. When she feels my presence, sometimes shitty days in school can melt away (with brownies or chocolate cakes).