No Time

We borrowed a DVD from the library - "Bindi, The Jungle Girl". Gracie enjoyed watching the DVD over and over again. I can't help but reflect on the legacy that Bindi's famous father, the late Steve Irwin, left behind. Bindi obviously had a great childhood and Steve was a big part of her everyday life. I want to spend as much time as I can with Gracie. That is why my golf clubs are gathering dust in the storeroom, along with my diving gears, hiking boots, camping and wake boarding gears. I am often made aware of my lack of personal time but I guess I have no regret.

Gracie would hatch on to me once I returned from work. My wife would then heave a sign of relief and retire to do her own things. I do enjoy every moment with Gracie. Although many times, I would struggled to keep up as Gracie wakes up late in the morning and goes to bed late. Whereas I have to wake up early to go to work. So I would be very tired while Gracie is a bundle of energy all through the evening.

Even writing this blog is a challenge as Gracie would interrupt occasionally. Either for a cuddle or to ask to use the laptop to access her favourite website - Boowa and Kwala. This is a great website for kids with many activties, animations and songs.
Check it out at http://www.boowakwala.com.

I try not to turn away Gracie whenever she interrupts. Many times, work that I brought home to complete, are done after midnight. Now I understand why many of my colleagues who have children, looked so tired and run-down when they came to work. I am becoming one of the fathers who do not get enough sleep.