So finally it was time for everyone to go back Singapore. We had been telling Mal that everyone will be going back Singapore so that it will not come as a shock for him. He woke up around 8 am and after a quick breakfast…we were ready to set off for the airport at around 8.30. For a while, Mal thought that we are going to the airport to take the plane with them as Mummy told him that he needs to get changed as we were going to the airport. He happily asked ?? to change for him as he thought he would be taking the plane with them. So Mummy had to tell him again that we will not be taking the plane with the rest and will be staying here instead.

To him, here is where his home is. He had forgotten our home in Singapore. If you ask him, he will tell you … that is ??’’s house. Maybe when we go back next year. He will want to come back here cos to him, here is his home.

After seeing everyone off at the airport. We went home and Daddy was off to work just like usual. It was back to just the 2 of us at home and this time the house seems so quiet. Would have gone out for some shopping with the rest but was too tired both physically and emotionally. After lunch, we slept from 1.30pm to 5 pm!!! So with ?? gone, it is back to having Mummy cooks all the meals and Mummy realised that all this while when ?? had been around, followed by ?? they all around, Mummy had been very laxed in housework and taking care of Mal cos there are so many people to help out and I could spend all the spare time doing things for myself and not as much attention was paid on Mal. Only when everyone was gone, that I discovered that Mal had learnt how to talk alot, not that I did not realise this before, just that I hardly sit down and engage in a proper conversation with him. Now, with just the 2 of us…and not much things to do and Mummy being abit homesick, and Mal being the only one around, I started talking to him. It feels very good to know that he had grown up so much and can be of such great companion to me… and for a while, Mummy doesn’t mind having another brother or sister for him if they will grow up to be as great listener and companion as Mal

Mal seems not as affected by their departure as Mummy. In the evening, he finished 1 big bowl of noodle and he went to bed early at 9 pm even having slept for more than 3 hours in the afternoon. I guessed there are less distractions now and it is easier for him to follow his schedule when it comes to eat, sleep and poo For the past few nights before the rest left, Mal had been sleeping at almost 12 midnight. He had been busy playing and entertaining the rest and we let him stay up late as we don’t get to do this everytime.

Now with everyone left, there are some things we will miss….
Mal saying ????to ??
Mal saying ‘good morning’ to everyone
Mal saying ‘good nite and ??’ to everyone
Mal giving good nite hugs and kisses to everyone
Mal saying ????? to ??
Mal saying ???????????
Mal saying ??….???
and all the Mandarin songs he had learnt

He sound so cute speaking Mandarin…guess we should continue to speak to him in Mandarin so that he can start a conversation with ???????? and ?? when we go back next year

Their short visit comes and goes so fast but we were all glad that we had the opportunity to show them around. One of the greatest joy in life is to be able to share our happiness with the people around us, especially those who matter to us.