Fatherhood - Reflections VI

I've had some time this week to spend tons of time with the kids while their mummy is away on holiday. It's something that I really relished and wanted to maximize. 

Today is day four of daddy-care-while-mummy's-away and these are my key takeaways:

No Rest

Back from Bangkok on a Saturday and on to full time daddy mode almost immediately. There is no rest. The kids are restless and we need to do lots of stuff together while we can!

Hectic Work Schedule Ain't Stoppin' Me

It's seriously been a tough week at work. We've got so many events coming up, we're gearing up for month-end, training for new employees and a lot of fires to fight in office. But still I make sure I dislodge once I'm off work at 6pm.

Family Is Vital

It is fair to say that without strong support from my parents and siblings, life would be so much harder. They are the oil that keeps my clockwork of life going. They take over where I leave off and I always feel assured with the kids in their hands.

Trouble In The Koreas

Mummy isn't having as swell a time either considering that her roomie's gotten the stomach flu. Hopefully she'll be fine and healthy by the time she's back.

All Worthwhile

From intimate chats with the kids during mealtimes and bedtime, from listening to all that they have to say no matter the nonsense and the repetitions. From resolving their petty sibling squabbles, from always raising my voice and threatening some punishment when they get naughty. From WW's whiney complaints about feeling too tired to go to school each morning, from XX's tantrums over not pressing the lift buttons first. I find all the joys in every single moment.

This type of tiredness is not tiring to the mind. I wish I had more time with them. They are growing up so darn fast now that in a year or two they probably won't want to be seen near me.