Baby has had his Full Moon hoo-ha on the 5th. Friends, colleagues of junior and
daughter-in-law, and relatives gave their full support with lots of presents.
All are treated to a hearty lunch at the condo facility.
Baby had some rashes on the face, but it was just a minor
side-issue.
However, since then there seems to be a routine 7-9 pm
session when baby would be giving his best in demonstrating his skill in crying
(and yelling). Could be “evening colic”. Otherwise he is a gem at other times.
Life is also fairly routine, with me going to the Lorong Ah
Soo wet market in the morning to purchase the daily food supplies of which a
kampong chicken is the absolute necessity. This is for stewing the cut bird for
hours for the extraction of its essence to nourish daughter-in-law until after
the 40th day post-delivery- so dictates the Chinese folk tradition.
In the afternoon, after DIL’s lunch, prepared by wife, our
romping ground would be NEXX Shopping Mall nearby. Its 40 plus years since I
and wife have travelled by bus. Although it is just 2 bus-stops away, we find
the experience exciting, reminiscence of the good old school-days. Two hours
at NEXX with a variety of lunch options to choose from, and doing some light shoppings at the Fair Price Supermark, is a refreshing break from the routine.
Until end of the month of this November, we shall enjoy the
company of baby. Though challenging at times, we are happy and grateful that
baby is growing at a healthy pace. A fine young man he would doubtless turn out to be in
time to come.
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