The joy of parenthood

I believe every parent has their concerns on sibling rivalry. Most people I know will practise this present thing (whatever they call it) for the newborn to give to their elder sibling a little 见面礼. Ting's arrival caught us by surprise and needless to say, we didnt prepare ting's 见面礼 for fu. We made do with a handkerchief from a hamper and gave that to fu as ting's present to him. I didnt get to see fu's reaction as I was still in the hospital but I understand he liked the little present her little sissy prepared for him. That was 1.5 years ago.

Ting, adores her brother (I'd like to think of it that way). She'll call him gorgor affectionately. While she was still learning to walk, I'll ask her to walk towards ky. Embarrassingly (ky, not me), she'll always hold my hand tighter or turn towards me when ky calls out for her. One day, when ky got rejected, fu clapped and stretched out his hands and called out to her, just like the way we adults do, instantly ting happily wibbled wobbled to her. It was so sweet to see fu holding her tight. Their height difference is just nice for a big brotherly hug. It's a pity that I have not been able to capture this lovely sight with my camera/phone.

Of course, they will have their fights. I dont know any siblings who dont (oh, maybe zoetoh and me? :P ). Fu will sometimes give her a "whack" when she takes his pricely possessions. Ting wont lose out either and sometimes give his head a slap when she's being carried. When that happens, we will always make sure they make up by saying sorry. Still unable to say the word sorry, ting will give a light butt on fu's forehead with hers.

Recently, I've noticed more and more that fu will speak to ting with a gentle tone, ending his sentence in higher pitch than he started, coupled with several nods and widened eyes. Ting will in return be so mesmerized by his brotherly charm and nod continuously to whatever fu's up to. Such are the scenes that make parenthood simply priceless...