I read in this book - Rules on Parenting by Richard Templar, that parents should let their child have a life of their own except for maybe the first 3 months of their life because it will be easier for them and for their parents when they grow up and be independent. I was like ?????. 3 months only?
I know that the following is me. I know that I'm holding on too tight to you and that it's hard for me to let you "have your own life" at 4 years old ok? But I've been leaving you with Aunty Linda & Shireen for short periods whenever the opportunity arises and I felt like I needed to get some work done in peace :). I remember the first time was the recent Ramadhan when Bak & I left you with Aunty Linda & Shireen at our house while we went out to get some food for buka puasa. Then later, when Uncle Sam & Shireen moved to our neighbourhood, I left you with Aunty Linda & Shireen for 45 minutes- the first time and then 2 and half hours couple of days prior to your birthday party and today for 2 hours. I still get anxious when you're not with me but I'm learning. I see that you are Ok and I will be Ok too.
You also did finger painting today! For the first time ever and you had fun with Aunty Linda & Shireen. I was happy for you but deep down I wished that I could have been with you but I really needed to catch up on the housework so that I can get some work done on the translation job I got tonight. So I took a deep breath and I let it go. It's ok. It's ok.
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