Family Event....

The other day, i was having a chat with a colleague and said that since she is staying near the Zoo, she can take times to bring her toddle to the Zoo and introduce the animals slowly. Told her she can drive and bring her daughter alone to the Zoo, if the husband is busy at work.


She said that going to the Zoo is a Family event, so even if the husband is not free, he must also make time for the family. So that left me with some thoughts over what should be family events.


So far, for our Aces family Sunday, each has their own activity :


Adrian - Badminton Session with Father in law group


Anthea - Swimming session with mother in law.


Anders - Home with me .Usually i will bring him to the market and do some morning walks. Sometime i will bring him to the pool near our house.


So, in theory, we are not doing any family event together . However, i am always happy because i am spending quality time with Anders, Anthea is enjoying her Sunday with Ye-Ye & Nai Nai, Adrian is having his exercise routine. So, all in all, we are enjoying ourself.


Usually for weekends, we will eat out with the extended family members and catch up on the 1 week events. There is a saying, "family that eats together stay togther".


I pride myself, sometimes, for being independent and not always relying on Dear Hubby to go to places with the children. The other reason is Adrian is with the Military and shift work is common, so if i were to solely depend on him for children outings...then it will be tough and demanding for him.

Of course, when opportunities arise, we will do Family Event, like going to Sunway Lagoons, attend friends gatherings etcs. And we are now planning for Gold Coast, Australia, in 2008.



Quote : "Achieving Happiness does not have to depend on events. Through mental practice we can form the ability to be happy most of the time"