FIL has the habit of giving the kids pocket money whenever he sees them. Usually the kids will pass the money to me to keep on their behalf.
Last Saturday, it was no exception that FIL gave them pocket money again, but JS didn’t let me keep it, she kept it in her pocket instead and I’ve forgotten about it.
We went out for dinner and later to the mall for some shopping. We were at Popular bookstore and JS found a colouring book she wants.
JS “can I have it”
ME “no…but you can ask daddy if you can have it”
JS” daddy, daddy, I want this one”
Daddy” ok”
After a while…proceed to the cashier… wanted to pay for all the books including JS, but JS took out the notes from her pocket and said “Mummy, look, I got money, I will pay”
So like an adult…. she queued and then pay for the book herself. There were times that we buy things and I handed over the money for her to do the paying…but this time it’s so different, she choose her own book, took out the money from her pocket and pay for it herself. The whole process is like so grown up.
A little pride and joy in me seeing my girl being so grown up and independent but on the other hand, a little sad knowing that my kids are really slwoly growing up and less dependent on me, needing me less and less and very soon they will have their own life. Each time the kids do something very adult like, I will have this kind of feeling. Making a mental note to treasure and cherish them more.
In many ways, WH is also getting more and more indenpendent and grown up like. Just this 2 days, he started to dislike wearing nappy during the day, he wants me to put on a proper pants for him.
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All dressed up for the event
Getting ready for the concert
Performing on stage
Receiving her cert of attendance
Group photo with teacher and classmates
grandparents here to give JS support
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