Family Trip
It was our 2nd, but the furthest yet. The first was when to Bangkok when she was only 4 months old. We skipped those mid-range ones and headed all the way to Copenhagen, then Paris.
It was only 8 days as we were worried that the cold weather would affect Jiaxin. It was snowing in Copenhagen and 0-5 degrees in Paris. In fact, I was not really keen on the trip because of that, but Thao had to go for a conference. The 12 hour flight was tiring, as we hardly slept, trying to make sure she does not make too much noise or went hungry. It was certainly a relieve once we reached the apartment in Copenhagen. Seeing her running around and playing with the owner's iMac was a wonderful moment. We planned our time according to her routine, and cooked for all our meals. It was totally different from our honeymoon or any other trip as a couple. This time, I couldn't help but keep checking if she is warm and comfortable. Previously, we headed out as much as we could. But now, even time spent in the warmed-up apartment are beautiful moments.
It was only then that I realised we had all of her to ourselves and all of ourselves for her. There was no work, no errands, just time with our daughter. We went to Tivoli, 2nd oldest amusement park in the world (opened in 1843), but it was to cold. I hope the pics I took and the musical box we bought for her will remind her of this intimate time we had in Copenhagen and Paris.
Before the trip, she was away from me for a few days and our distance grew apart. You can feel it from babies, quantity is what matters to them, not quality time. Im glad this trip made up for it. We had to be together for a few hours as Thao went for her conference in Copenhagen, and I was afraid that she would not be comforted by Papa's presence, but she turned out fine and we had a really nice afternoon in the apartment.
Paris weather was slightly warmer, but chilly nevertheless. It was a nice city, even better without the crowd. I cooked my first dish, Sichuan duck soup in Paris. It was edible and Im proud of it. I was more a housewife, and Thao a nanny for this trip.
My family only had 1 trip together to Malaysia when I was in Pri 3 I think. Our finances were tight, and that was all we can afford. Still, it meant alot for me. I guess its the only time we can spend days just being together as a family.
It was only 8 days as we were worried that the cold weather would affect Jiaxin. It was snowing in Copenhagen and 0-5 degrees in Paris. In fact, I was not really keen on the trip because of that, but Thao had to go for a conference. The 12 hour flight was tiring, as we hardly slept, trying to make sure she does not make too much noise or went hungry. It was certainly a relieve once we reached the apartment in Copenhagen. Seeing her running around and playing with the owner's iMac was a wonderful moment. We planned our time according to her routine, and cooked for all our meals. It was totally different from our honeymoon or any other trip as a couple. This time, I couldn't help but keep checking if she is warm and comfortable. Previously, we headed out as much as we could. But now, even time spent in the warmed-up apartment are beautiful moments.
It was only then that I realised we had all of her to ourselves and all of ourselves for her. There was no work, no errands, just time with our daughter. We went to Tivoli, 2nd oldest amusement park in the world (opened in 1843), but it was to cold. I hope the pics I took and the musical box we bought for her will remind her of this intimate time we had in Copenhagen and Paris.
Before the trip, she was away from me for a few days and our distance grew apart. You can feel it from babies, quantity is what matters to them, not quality time. Im glad this trip made up for it. We had to be together for a few hours as Thao went for her conference in Copenhagen, and I was afraid that she would not be comforted by Papa's presence, but she turned out fine and we had a really nice afternoon in the apartment.
Paris weather was slightly warmer, but chilly nevertheless. It was a nice city, even better without the crowd. I cooked my first dish, Sichuan duck soup in Paris. It was edible and Im proud of it. I was more a housewife, and Thao a nanny for this trip.
My family only had 1 trip together to Malaysia when I was in Pri 3 I think. Our finances were tight, and that was all we can afford. Still, it meant alot for me. I guess its the only time we can spend days just being together as a family.
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Home-cooked meal in Copenhagen
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| Lunch at Printemps rooftop, Paris. Jiaxin got the only junk food which we allowed. |
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| Papa and Mama had a similar pic taken 3 yrs ago during their honeymoon. Jiaxin is sleeping like a baby kangaroo. |
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