Random thoughts in my head this morning as I wait for Sayang and Leelwan to return from Leelwan's ballet class.
They don't make kiddie movies like they used to when I was younger. To think Leelwan enjoys what I used to enjoy like Matilda and Little Rascals. She's also loves American Tail and can belt Somewhere Out There... always asking me to do Tilly/Tania's part as we duet our hearts out. The latest cartoons are for one too long. Cartoons used to be 80 minutes tops. Now, it's at least 90 minutes... 10 minutes does make a lot of difference for a kid... and her parents! I youtubed the old cartoons I used to watch with Mas like Thumbelina, The Swan Princess and Anastasia (oops I think that one was during the 1st year with Sayang) and realise that they also don't make animated soundtracks like they use to. I love the fact that there was a cartoon version and the big star version... like in Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Anastasia... and how I loved the cartoon version more... except Beauty and the Beast... Angela Lansbury didn't quite do it for me. I remember dueting with Mas as we took turns doing the different parts and harmonising in the end. Sigh... those were the days.
I also realise that putting pressure on your kids its not entirely on the parents... but people who push the parents. It's a vicious cycle. When people tell me about their kids and how they are not as developed as other kids... I always tell them... each kid is different! I will always look for the je ne sais quoi that makes the little darling him or her. The special bit. So sorry people... I will not be pressured or put pressure on my child(ren) just because you think that she/they needs to do this and that when they hit a certain age... unless that it requires medical attention. The world would be a better place if people would just stop comparing. That's the problem since the first cardinal sin made by the sons of the first man... one wasn't happy with what he had. Sad isn't it?
In 27 days I will see my sister again. I am so so so excited! I wonder if in 15 years time... it will take less time for us to travel to one another since it was a 20 hour flight 15 years ago!
1/6th of the year has gone... it is now March... my favourite month and yet... the month where my pockets run dry! Hah! The irony!!!
They are back. Another crazy weekend begins! I'm so lucky!!!
