Last Friday evening, my hubby had to stay late in school because of Meet-Parents-Session. The agreement was that he would come back on his own and dabao his own dinner. He had to take the bus as the car was with me.
Decided to give him a surprise, so I got the kids showered and smelling good, I showered too, and off we went to pick him up from school. Kids were so happy to see Papa, and we went to AMK hub food court for (his) dinner. He got a big plate of hokkien mee, and it looked so good that I had to pinch some. Kids shared ice-jelly cocktail, I had ice-kacang, my maid had a drink. After the food, we just walked around for a short while, bought a princess mat for the kids' room, and then went home.
It was a simple evening, without any big bang or fanfare. So where's the pleasure?
The joy of seeing joy on my family's faces. Kids were happy to see Papa, I was happy to deliver a surprise, my kids had a chance to go kai kai, the joyful process of preparing to go out, waiting in the car and seeing my dear walking out of school, saving him the process of having to buy his own food and taking the bus home, spending quality time together as a family, eating simple yet delicious food, buying something for the kids and making them so excited, allowing the kids to make a decision (they chose the design of the mat), holding hands together as a family.
It's the simple things in life that are so enjoyable and memorable, and these priceless little episodes add so much value to life. At least for me.
I count my blessings and treasure what I have. I'm contented and happy.
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