My last post was quite awhile ago. It's been a hectic couple of months, especially the last 2-3 weeks. I will be filling in the details shortly, so look forward to it. Meantime, I'll provide a short summary.
Our family went on a holiday trip to Taiwan last December. We went together with my parents and my sister's family, making up a grand total of 12 people - 6 adults and 6 children. Half of this strength comes from my family alone. I will say this: My wife and I were expecting a tiring trip because of the children, and we both know that they would probably enjoy it more than us, but when we were actually in the trip itself, it was tougher than we expected. It's not like it was not fun and nice, even for us adults, but having to tend to the children almost continuously for the whole trip, tailoring the places we go to and the things we do to them, making sure the meals were suitable for them, that really takes a lot of energy. At the end of it, my wife and I resolve to not go for a long holiday again for the next 3-4 years at least. I wonder how long we will keep this promise. Will be sharing more on the trip including pictures soon.
Gareth started his life as a Primary One student this year. My wife and I had a lot of concern about whether he would adapt, could he concentrate in class, was he going to be a troublemaker, because he had shown himself thus far to be quite hyperactive and can go crazy easily. We were practically laying bets on which hour of the first day that the teacher would call us to complain about him. Well, thankfully that never happened, but his transition from pre-school happy-go-lucky guy to formal school-going student has not been completely smooth as well. But that would be another post.
My family fell sick about 2 weeks ago, first Clarissa, then my wife, then Chloe and Gareth, followed closely by Gideon. we're talking high fever, coughing, feeling like dying. My wife was admitted for 2 days, and I had to take a couple of days' emergency leave. I was the only one who didn't succumb. I thank God for that, but I did always tell my wife I was like Wolverine, healing factor and all. Maybe this time she will have believed me just a bit more.
Everybody only just recovered fully a few days ago, but at least it's over. Phew, taking care of 4 sick kids with the wife in the hospital.....don't try this at home, guys. 叔叔是有练过的。
Gideon was found to have amblyopia some time ago. For the layman, that's lazy eye. The eye has a squint, meaning that it tends to stray to the side. He has it in both eyes. If the condition does not resolve, he may need surgery to prevent the vision deteriorating. He's currently on eye patch treatment, to try and train the eyes. We are praying he'll avoid surgery.
Well, that's where we are at right now. As promised earlier, I will be filling in more oon the events mentioned above in subsequent posts. Right now, I need to go sleep.
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