Bedtime stories by Abby

Dearest Abby,

Last night, Mummy read you the library book "团圆". 毛毛's Dad only comes home once a year as he has to work overseas to support his family.  He only spends 4 days in 365 days with her and her Mummy. "团圆" means reunion. 

I can see that you were touched by the story but what surprise Mummy was your innocent question, "Why her Mummy married a man who only come home once a year?"

Mummy tried to explain to you that some families need their Dad or Mum to work overseas to feed the family.  We're very blessed that we see our family every day. We should cherish one another. Like you and Kor Kor, when you care for each other and love each other, every day is a happy day in our family. When you and Kor Kor argue, even though you are physically together, it is not "团圆" as your hearts are not binded together like 毛毛 and her Dad.

You also shared with Mummy that you placed 2 good pets and one bad pet in one cubicle so that the good pets can teach the bad pet well.  That's very kind of you to allow the good pets to have good influence on the bad pet.

The last story you shared with Mummy was your observation of one of your friends who behaved like a girl.  He cried easily when he lost the chop stick game to you and being teased by a naughty student.  Mummy was very touched when you shared with me that you taught him how to win you in chop stick.  You also stand up against the naughty student. Last night, you allowed Kor Kor to sleep on your bed while you slept on the mattress.  That's so gracious and kind. Thank you for being such a thoughtful daughter, my dearest darling.

Love,
Mummy Dearest