It came as a nice surprise, hubby announced his already planned holiday for us as a family. I really felt that he had done a sweet thing. It's something when guys take the initiative for a good thing, kinda feel that someone cared, aww, like being held in a warm blanket. Of course, we're also taking some risks as this would be the first flight Michael will be boarding. I kept thinking of whether he would experience his ear drums pop (think that's the way to describe it) or would he throw up, but Michael just loved the experience on the plane, so much so that he could have spoilt the foldable table attached to the front seat!
Awana Porto Malai was a good stay, Michael adored the pool and promptly reminded us of his daily schedule to swim as soon as he wakes. Mommy just kept away from getting drenched as sonny splashed the water around. Nothing beats family fun time. And Underwater World Time. And keeping Michael within distance time. And I wann Chuppa Chups time. It's so great with a child around. Don't mind the tantrums, there's always a rainbow after a shower.
Our holiday nearly turned into a tragedy on the eve of our departure. In a matter of seconds Michael got loose and headed to the koi pond and tripped head down into the water. I was only a few steps away but could not reach him to pull him out. It was dark there and i had to be careful where to put my feet so I would not accidently have steppend on him. My heart skipped a beat when I realised he was motionless. He cried instantly after I pulled him out of the water. I kept thinking how unbelievable it is that it happened as I hugged him tightly to calm him down. I could have lost you, I said. Thank God for having mercy on us.
Dinner with a friend had to be cancelled as we had to tend to Michael. We had to search for his other pair of shoes as his new pair was drenched with fish pond water, only realising that the shopkeeper had not returned them to us after we shopped at her store. Then the rush to Kuah before the shop closing time began. We got the shoes back but dinner had been much much delayed.
With all the exhaustion and the adrenalin rush, we finally got to unwind at the Red Tomato. They serve really yummy pizzas and cheese toasties. Michael was rewarded with a big scoop of vanilla icecream with butterscotch and banana slices. Poor kid was too tired to really enjoy his dessert, he was still a little shaken over what happened. So was I.
A good night's rest and a morning Chuppa Chup helped Michael get going. The hotel manager allowed him to feed the fishes after breakfast and boy did he have a good time doing that. He had no reservations going near the water again, each of his clumsy moves sending jitters through my spine. Let there not be another episode! Now I understand why mommy was so panicky when we do something adventurously enjoyable. It was just too threatening for her.
Stepping into Queen's Bay Mall Jusco member's day was like consolation for me, I was able to get some new clothes for Michael at a huge discount. With that taken care of, I need not worry seeing him outgrowing his tshirts before new ones come along. Finally, just very thankful we came home safely.