Companion

Many around mummy could not understand why she allow dad to come back to us after he walked out on us for 5years.

I couldn't comprehend then too when she sought our approval. We told her decision is hers and we will respect and stand by her no matter what she decide. We knew we will get married someday and move out. Its entirely her call to decided whether he is a worthy companion for her. She took him back, many call it soft hearted but I believed its because she still love my dad dearly.

Her siblings were convinced that dad will do more harm to her by coming back and some even gave her a hard time for her decision to the extend of boycotting my wedding in Malaysia if dad were to attend. I didn't have 1 back then as I wouldn't back down for the request of asking my dad not to attend my wedding.

Utter Rubbish.

It's been 10yrs since dad rejoin our family though he still didn't really mend his ways but at least he is more respectful towards mummy since she has the backing of us -the 3 kids.

He proved to be useful sometimes, accompanying her for meals, strolls when the rest of us got busy with our life. He also provide some sort of entertainment for mummy when he irritates the hell out of her. Sometimes it is pretty funny to hear their squabbles sometimes since they are like kids who quarrels over the smallest things.

The elder 1 has more activities than the household combined and is seldom at home. Furthermore, he is a man of few words. More often than not, he plays a listening ear to mummy's constant nagging/ranting. But it doesn't give her much kick since its like talking to a wall.

I tried as much as I can to call her daily,  go dinner with her when the hubs is working overtime (which is pretty often nowadays). But I couldn't be there as often as she needs me. Weekends are usually spent with Mr Love unless I cooked on the nights and she will pop by. Else, she still let us have our couple time.

The youngest 1, is of no hope. He meets her monthly?  For 1 hr dinner. I wonder how much they can communicate during the dinner since half the time he brings his the other mum along.

So in short, even with 3 kids, she gets lonely sometimes when we get caught up with our things.

Mummy fell sick the other day with fever. Since it's beginning of the month, I am unable to get away from work. Luckily, dad is with her and he manages to help out by cooking porridge for her, giving her massages to make her feel better. It's also relieving to know someone is with her at home when she is unwell. 

And tonight when dad is away for work, piggy bro and I took over and went dinner with mummy. In this way, the duties somehow gets even out and mummy got the attention she needed. 

Companionship during later years is especially important. Don't you think so?