Dear Baby John
Last night I had this beautiful dream of taking a picture with Yunni and baby John who was wrapped in a blue cloth. When I woke up and looked at my messages, there was Chris' message informing that baby would be out today.
Much as I had wanted to snuggle in bed at home because the rainy weather was too good for any outdoor activity, I decided maybe I could pop by, together with Yoke of course. On our way, we saw too many baby-related merchandise and I was so tempted to get all of them. Finally I set my mind on a set of very cute blue pillow and bolster.
I did not manage to see baby John in the end (because I was in a rush to leave for a book launch) but I think it was really cool to hear Chris share his experience in the labour room earlier.
On our way back, I was telling Yoke how some many years ago, Chris and I were sitting in the school canteen and he was telling me how difficult his Physics paper was. And then some years back, we were sitting in an eating place at West Mall and he shared with me how HM said they needed time alone. Last year we were sitting at the Taiwanese food place at West Mall (again) and he told me about his plans for a simple wedding. Nearly seven months ago, three of us were sitting at Westgate basement eating salted egg pasta and he talked about his preparation for his wedding the next day. Today we sat in the canteen of the hospital talking about his newborn baby.
Dear Friend, should you ever come across this someday, I like you to know that I really feel very privileged to always be one of the first few people you inform about the highlights of your life. Our friendship has come a long way and I think I cannot be more thankful for someone like you whose life I could be a little part of despite our very busy schedules.
And Dear Baby John, I cannot wait to see and carry and play with you!!! Your papa is really a very good friend of mine. He was there for me when my papa passed on. And on the other hand I am honored to have been there to witness his important life moments. Some years back we had this deal of meeting at least twice a year but I think this year we exceeded the quota by quite a bit because of your mama and you!!! Your papa is a very good husband to your mama and I know he is going to be a good papa to you, because when I met him just now after you came out, he told me all he wanted was a healthy baby. I believe your mama thinks the same too. And she has been through a difficult time for you. You must be a good boy to them okay?
Much as I had wanted to snuggle in bed at home because the rainy weather was too good for any outdoor activity, I decided maybe I could pop by, together with Yoke of course. On our way, we saw too many baby-related merchandise and I was so tempted to get all of them. Finally I set my mind on a set of very cute blue pillow and bolster.
I did not manage to see baby John in the end (because I was in a rush to leave for a book launch) but I think it was really cool to hear Chris share his experience in the labour room earlier.
On our way back, I was telling Yoke how some many years ago, Chris and I were sitting in the school canteen and he was telling me how difficult his Physics paper was. And then some years back, we were sitting in an eating place at West Mall and he shared with me how HM said they needed time alone. Last year we were sitting at the Taiwanese food place at West Mall (again) and he told me about his plans for a simple wedding. Nearly seven months ago, three of us were sitting at Westgate basement eating salted egg pasta and he talked about his preparation for his wedding the next day. Today we sat in the canteen of the hospital talking about his newborn baby.
Dear Friend, should you ever come across this someday, I like you to know that I really feel very privileged to always be one of the first few people you inform about the highlights of your life. Our friendship has come a long way and I think I cannot be more thankful for someone like you whose life I could be a little part of despite our very busy schedules.
And Dear Baby John, I cannot wait to see and carry and play with you!!! Your papa is really a very good friend of mine. He was there for me when my papa passed on. And on the other hand I am honored to have been there to witness his important life moments. Some years back we had this deal of meeting at least twice a year but I think this year we exceeded the quota by quite a bit because of your mama and you!!! Your papa is a very good husband to your mama and I know he is going to be a good papa to you, because when I met him just now after you came out, he told me all he wanted was a healthy baby. I believe your mama thinks the same too. And she has been through a difficult time for you. You must be a good boy to them okay?
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