Bonding With Jade

Brought Jade to a coffeeshop to wait for mummy while she meets up with her friend. Meanwhile, I asked her to try to write A to Z on a drawing board. She started writing and as I saw her write, I encouraged her by saying things like 'It's nice', 'Well done', 'Looks good'. That kept her going until she finished letter Z.

I really felt good after she finished writing. Not because I am proud of her writing the alphabets but rather I truly enjoyed the time I spent with her. This is bonding, and I believe she has enjoyed it very much too. In fact, when we left, she asked if we can go back there again. It is a very simple coffeeshop so I asked her why? She said she liked that place and I told her 'Sure, we can come back'. I liked that place too... A simple coffeeshop and yet, filled with the love and bond of a father and daughter.

For me, there was one more lesson to be learned. If I can afford to have such bonding with my daughter any day, any time, it will be a dream come true. I realize that my work now forbids me to do so, and I treasure every moment I have with her. But it will be even better if I can one day, find something that I love to do, and yet have freedom of time to spend with my love ones. I know that day will come.

Anyway, I will upload her first A to Z writing soon.