Ah Gong, Ah Mah, my brother, his family and ours are going on a holiday trip to Taiwan. This is the first time we have planned something like this. The last time I went on a holiday with my parents, my late sister and brother, was a decade ago, way before the kids. Everyone seems excited but I can't help but to be a little anxious about the logistics and of course, the kids... plus my aged mother.
Times like this I wish my relationship with my brother was as good as that of the kids'. Then we could talk more about my family history, my aged parents and my late sister. For years, we all grieve but in solitude. We don't talk about it, we just mourn in our hearts... As parents now, we really want the kids to love and support each other when they are adults. The common background and history shared between them are invaluable and unique to them only.
Anyway, we took Ah Gong and Ah Mah to Plaza Singapura to shop for some winter wear for the trip. We had to go early because we had a housewarming to attend in the afternoon. Most of the shops were not open yet but we managed to catch them just when they start business.
While Ah Gong and Papa were shopping for a jacket, I took Ah Mah to get her a pair of Crocs. Her bunion is very pronounced so she needs a pair of shoes with a broad front. To be honest, I'm doubtful she would wear them but at least she has the option if she wants to.
The kids got hungry around 11 pm, their usual lunch time. Fortunately I had some bread and milk with me (knowing Sophie too well). After our shopping, we had lunch at Swenson. Ah Mah tried the crayfish spaghetti while Ah Gong tried the salmon spaghetti. They weren't too thrilled by semi-Italian food but they were in good spirits.
I couldn't say the same about Sophie though. She knew her doting grandparents were around so she tried her luck to get away with her annoying antics. I'm sure this will be what to expect when all of us are in Taiwan... *Shivers*
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