I have been looking forward to this for a while now. It’s the first time traveling back to Penang to visit the parents in two years. And it’s Izzie’s first time taking a plane.
So how was the experience taking a infant on board a plane for the first time? I guess I can only say “praise the Lord” because Izzie was a cool baby throughout the journey. She didn’t cry at take-off, or landing. And the only time she cried was because she was hungry. Indeed, Debbie and I are very thankful to have such a great daughter.
Reunion dinner was a sumptuous affair as usual. Did I mention before that my mum is a great cook? Just look at all the delicious dishes that she has prepared. Missed my mum’s cooking, and the best of the best comes only during Chinese New Year’s dishes. Just so yummy.
This year marks the first time I have to give out Ang Pow. For the uninitiated, Ang Pow is a red packet with a token sum of money meant for wishing children and the singles good luck and prosperity in the new year. Although it felt great to bless those around me, it felt awkward to actually go up to my nephews and nieces and give them the red packet. I’m sure this feeling will pass with practice.
All good things have to come to an end, and in no time we’re back in Singapore. I will end this post with a nice picture of Izzie that I took using a proper camera. She is now 6.5 months old, and she’s sitting on the Ikea Poang armchair, that doubled as her bouncer…