Visit to Mummy and Daddy Down Under

This year we missed visiting my folks in December last year as we were moving house. Was a hectic move with all the packing and unpacking so by the time things were all done it was almost the end of December. But thanks to Dan we decided to go in January instead so off to Perth we went from the 12th to the 27th of January.

Was a lovely time for us as it was a much needed break for all of us. For me it was wonderful to be able to spend time with my parents whom I hardly get to see except for the times my mother comes down to visit once a year and when we go to visit my folks.

The kids had a whale of a time indulging in cookies and lots of love and doting from my parents! They enjoyed the daily trips to my dad's pie shop where we would enjoy a cup of coffee, some pies, some beer-battered fries and a nice cold ice-coffee topped with vanilla ice-cream made by my dad! It is truly the best coffee float I have ever had! Jedi had a taste of working and went with my dad on Saturday mornings to help out. His job was to watch the camera and alert my dad when customers came! :) Was a good expereince to teach him abt working and earning his money.

Mornings were a nice time of having a slow leisurely breakfast with my mom who took 2 weeks off from work to spend time with us. Then we would either go grocery shopping or cook a simple home-cooked lunch. Dinner was usually whipped up by my dad who has become quite a chef with all his delicious concotions! Then we would enjoy some time together chit chatting or watching tele when the kids went to bed. The kids were treated to my dad's hilarious bedtime stories that made them laugh and giggle. was heartwarming to see the bonding between the kids and my folks.

The 15 days flew by and soon it was time to head back to Singapore. I miss the times very much and look forward to going back again. Though I have never lived in Perth, it somehow feels like a second home me as perhaps that's where my parents are. Hoping that they and my brother can one day be back for good.

Till next year or soon perhaps.....we love you Papa and Mummy! Thanks for being the best granparents ever and for all the generosity and hospitality when we were there!