Family activities

When the family spends time together, it really excites me. Last Sunday, my family, together with my sisters' families and mum went for a family picnic at West Coast Park. How the place has changed! The last time I went there, not many trees to provide shade and of course no restaurants whatsoever; just a public toilet and a shop selling titbits and kites. Now, there's McDonald's - quite a big one and McCafe.

My boy really loves the great outdoors. He was running about the moment he stepped out of the car, he didn't even bother to take breakfast. He jogged with my sister and her husband, cycled around with assistance, ran about in the open field getting excited over kite-flying, went from one playground to another - he just didn't want to stop. When asked if he wanted to go home - he said No. It's heartwarming to see him happy. During weekdays, I don't bring the kids out because I figure it's going to be quite tough running around taking care of him with a baby in my arms. When the little one is slightly older, I'll most likely take him out more often on my own.

Just now, my husband and I brought our children for a religious class. We haven't gone for such classes for quite some time. Really glad that we finally managed to go. Good to expose the children to such stuff on a regular basis. The world is just moving too fast and there's just too much vices going on around us. We just need to stay grounded and know why we are here for. The children need to know that their existence is for a purpose.