Today is the 1st day of 2013 and I am really excited about it. I have a gut feel that it's going to be an extraordinarily special and exciting year for me and my family. Personally for me, it's going to be a year of LIBERATION.
Well, ever since the kids came along, the house had been occupied by them in every sense of the word. I can't even remember an instance when I am home alone without them. Especially when I don't have a maid at home, I have to look after the kids myself whenever I'm not at work. So, all weekends and off days are spent with my kids. Admittedly, while I am happy to be with my kids, I find myself craving for a chance to have some me-time in a quiet house where there is no non-stop 'Mummy! Mummy!' chattering. I usually get that only at the end of a tiring day when the kids are all in bed. But that's also usually near to midnight, and I am too exhausted to do anything much at all.
Things are going to change in 2013.
Joey will be starting Primary One, and Jayne will be starting full-day child care. I will still spend all my time with my girls during the weekends, but every Monday when it's my off day, I'll be able to have a few hours to do my own stuffs during the day when both girls are in school. Both hubby and I have the same off day, so it could also be our dating day! That sounds absolutely divine to me. =)
It feels surreal that Joey will be embarking on a brand new exciting journey of her life tomorrow. She seemed totally unfazed about it, but of course - She's clueless about how rigorous our education system is in Singapore. I am excited, yet nervous for her. Definitely keeping my fingers crossed that her preschool education has done enough to prepare her for what is to come both emotionally and academically. Hopefully, she'll be able to make some really nice friends in class and have a fun time in school. I have fond memories of my schooling days, and pray it will be the same for her as well.
Comparatively, I am less concerned about how Jayne is going to cope with starting Nursery school. I remember way back in 2009 when Joey started Nursery, I was so worried that she couldn't get used to it. On the first few days, I did what every parent did - Hide outside the classroom to observe how she was handling the separation anxiety part - Well, apparently, I had it more serious than she did. =P
Jayne is my second kid, so I am definitely less nervous the second time round. And knowing her extremely sociable personality, I have no doubt that she will cope very well. Already, she's met the principal several times and told me she couldn't wait to start school. Hopefully, everything will transit so smoothly for my little Jayne. =)
So many changes coming my way this year, and I am gearing myself up to meet them with confidence. It is my desire to be a better person this year - Better wife, better mum, better daughter, better sister, better leader, better worker, better friend. I may still have many flaws in my life, but as long as I keep becoming better and better, I feel that I can answer to myself. Feeling very hopeful that I am going to enjoy this coming year, and I will do everything it takes to live my life to the max.
How is your 2013 going to be? :)
