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Maybe Not

Posted in Hurt, Monchies, tagged on March 30, 2014| Leave a Comment »

The X-Ray image showed Kitreena’s spine developing scoliosis and Dr. Boden immediately put her on the 24 physiotherapy sessions with Leah. And that… was yesterday, March 26th, 2014. Tonight, after Pak Ngah last joget class, she asked me if I had told Daddy about her scoliosis. Yes, her scoliosis. She had a condition this time.

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Kitreena: Mom, have you told Daddy about my scoliosis?

Mommy: Yes, I have. I emailed Daddy last night.

Kitreena: So what did he say?

Mommy: He hasn’t said anything yet.

Kitreena: What do you mean he hasn’t said anything yet? Has he read your email?

Mommy: I don’t know sayang. I can’t tell until he responds to my email.

Kitreena: Maybe he doesn’t care.

Mommy: Nah, I think he hasn’t checked his emails.

Kitreena: Maybe he just doesn’t know what to say.

Mommy: Maybe he hasn’t read my email yet.

Kitreena: Maybe he thinks you told him because you wanted him to pay for the treatment.

Mommy: Nah, it’s not even an issue. I was just telling him about your condition.

Kitreena: So… yeah, maybe he doesn’t care.

Mommy: Maybe there’s something wrong with his email.

Kitreena: Maybe he just wants to keep quiet.

Mommy: Maybe he’s writing a reply right about now.

Kitreena: Mom… stop it! *looks away*

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I am running out of excuses and I have no more defenses. Let’s just watch Hope Floats for the 932nd time, shall we?

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Perhaps love...

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Siri Bercakap Dedek-Kaka VII

Posted in Monchies on March 12, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Anak-anak saya, yang saya panggil Monchies, ada satu perangai yang menghairankan saya. Sesekali saya singgah dan beli pisang goreng dalam perjalanan pulang ke rumah dari menjemput mereka dari sekolah, Monchies tak sabar-sabar nak makan. Dengan tangan tak bercuci, dengan pisang goreng yang sangat panas. Bila sampai di rumah pun begitu. Berterkam!

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Tetapi sudah menjadi syarat dan peraturan, mereka tidak boleh makan pisang goreng atau apa pun sajian minum petang sehingga mereka menukar pakaian seragam sekolah kepada pakaian basahan di rumah.

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Yang peliknya Monchies akan mengambil masa setengah jam atau kadang-kadang sejam dua menukar pakaian sambil bermain dan bergurau di bilik sebelum teringat akan pisang goreng yang hampir sejuk menunggu.

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Betul kata emak saya, anak-anak kita mudah lupa. Harus dipesan dan diingatkan selalu. Jangan jemu!

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Saya suruh Kitreena dan Edrick turun belikan pisang goreng. Bila masuk ke kereta semula, Monchies and I had a conversation:

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Kitreena: Mom you make us go buy the pisang goreng now. It feels like a job.

Edrick: Yeah, we are doing it for you now Mom.

Mommy: Well, I am so glad you guys are old enough now. I can order you around.

Monchies: Oh! That’s not fair.

Mommy: Eh, when you were babies, I did everything for you tau. Everything.

Kitreena: Yeah, and you still have to do a lot for us to make sure we grow up well.

Mommy: Tau tak apa. I still drive you guys to school because I want you two to be successful and get a good job so you can pay for my vacation. Hah!

Kitreena: I’ll buy you a good car Mom.

Mommy: No, get me a handsome driver so I would be motivated to travel. Hahaha!

Edrick: And later I’ll buy you a wheelchair, Mom.

Mommy: Chehhh! Kecik hati aku. Ah well… okay, I want a motorized one okay.

Kitreena: Sure thing, Mom.

Mommy: Ohhh don’t worry. I will grow old rich. I don’t want your money.

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Although the Mommy in this picture will grow old rich, her Monchies would still get her a good car and a handsome driver.

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