I had an awesome holiday with the family (hubby & kids). We went to Cherating and stayed at our customary resort, Legend Cherating that is, for I have been a member of this vacation ownership since 2004. We head off for Kuantan on Friday afternoon and arrive at about five pm.
Upon check in Adek & Alang hit for the swimming pool first whilst Along & Angah joined hubby to take a nap after the long hours of driving. I love to take the kids for swimming and I have been coaching them since they were toddler until they are able to swim on their own. But now Along and Angah no longer have the excitement and prefer to stay in the room watching TV.
We went out for dinner at a nearby restaurant. There are so many restaurants along the roadside to pick from until you really can’t decide which one to attempt. It’s only by chance that you would get really cheap and scrumptious ones. We attempted different eating-place for each meal. Normally, we skip breakfast as the kids prefer maggie mee (latest edition, mamee slurp) or just cereal with milk. In away it can also save some cost J.
Throughout the whole vacation, it’s either we are at the pool or the beach. We did not drop by Kuantan town because the last visit during CNY, we had stayed at town area. I took the opportunity to have my early morning run along the beach while Alang & Adek built sand castle. It’s good to know that I am able to jog for ½ an hour or so despite the fact that its been months since my last run. I had to make an effort to begin my jogging session again or else I will forever be overweight! Bored with the beach, we adjourned to the pool and I can still swims a few laps before I am fully exhausted. Alang & Adek can dip for hours in the pool so I just keep an eye on them by the poolside.
Late afternoon, hubby & the rest would join in and there we were the whole bunch joshing at each other. I was incredulous to see Along teasing & harassing Alang & Adek. At least there’s some improvement rather than being by himself, he’s enjoying every moment with his brother and sisters surfing the waves or helping Alang & Adek to fly the kites.
Actually when I planned for the vacation, I was expecting by this time, I would have received my increment with back dated sum but sorry to say I was wrong. However, I persist with my plan so as not to disappoint the kids but on strict budget of course. Hubby had no objection even he was hesitant at first. Along and Angah are mature enough to understand our constraint so they did not demand much. But that did not stop us from having a great time and I am content to have a wonderful vacation with the family.
We drove back to KP after spending three nights at the resort. Hubby & I stayed in KP for another day since our annual leave has yet to end. We wanted to take the kids back to PJ but Angah had to attend her tuition classes hence we had to postpone our departure. My leave ends on Tuesday so I decided to travel by bus to office on Wednesday morning whilst hubby drove back to PJ with the kids & my mum.
Since the kids are enjoying their holidays at home, I took another rest day on Friday, as I wanted to take them to Petrosains KLCC. Along excuse himself from joining us. Upon arriving at Petrosains, there was enormous crowd thus I decided to cancel the visit. The kids were frustrated but to cheer them up, we proceed to Kinokuniya. Hence instead of buying tickets to Petrosains, I ended spending for their storybooks in exchange which I think it’s worth it. We continue browsing at the mall for a short while before we adjourn to AM. I wanted to get Siti’s new release but end in buying watches for Angah and her facial care at Avon.
Then we proceed to nearby TJ since I had an hour more before fetching hubby from work. Alang & Adek enjoyed playing at the park while Angah and I sat at one corner just to keep an eye on them. I was thinking for a short run but I did not carry my gears along so I just enjoyed myself observing the kids.
That night we celebrated Adek 7th birthday (9/6). My younger sister, Makchu bought her the birthday cake and surprise present. Guess what she got from Makchu? A hamster! Adek was so excited. Earlier at Kinokuniya I had bought her storybooks as her presents. Essentially I wanted to get her new bicycle (if only I had received my arrears larr). But I’m persist to get her one if the budget permits.
Late night, the kids wanted to go along to Makchu’s house at TTDI Jaya with my mom to spend the night. They wanted to go for swimming in the morning at my sis place but my sis had to sent mom back early because mom had to attend our neighbor’s wedding. Eventually, I had to follow her back and ended spending the whole Saturday at my sis place. The kids went for swimming accompanied by Makchu while I do the cooking. After lunch the kids took a short nap before we adjourned back home to PJ.
We decided to leave early on our journey back to KP so as not to miss the AF concert. The kids and my mom (yes my mother!) are AF frenetic. During the previous years, I let them vote for their favorites contestant until it went out of control and I decided to put a limit on how much votes they are allowed to send in. This year I set the rules as I felt it was such a waste and pull the plug on for this time around. No objection.
When its time to make a move home, Adek was in tears. She’s like that when it comes to parting moment after spending a long holiday together. She just can’t unleash her emotions. I know she misses the good times that we shared and I don’t blame her for that. So I had to soothe her and assured her that this is only temporary. I will be back in no time and we can have lots of fun again. In tears she hugs me tied and said her goodbye followed by Along, Angah & Alang. Then the kids turn to hubby to bid him goodbye.
When stuff like this occurred to us, we felt guilty for leaving them behind but I am determined that by next year, I am going to take them back with me, no matter what it takes. I promise.
Upon check in Adek & Alang hit for the swimming pool first whilst Along & Angah joined hubby to take a nap after the long hours of driving. I love to take the kids for swimming and I have been coaching them since they were toddler until they are able to swim on their own. But now Along and Angah no longer have the excitement and prefer to stay in the room watching TV.
We went out for dinner at a nearby restaurant. There are so many restaurants along the roadside to pick from until you really can’t decide which one to attempt. It’s only by chance that you would get really cheap and scrumptious ones. We attempted different eating-place for each meal. Normally, we skip breakfast as the kids prefer maggie mee (latest edition, mamee slurp) or just cereal with milk. In away it can also save some cost J.
Throughout the whole vacation, it’s either we are at the pool or the beach. We did not drop by Kuantan town because the last visit during CNY, we had stayed at town area. I took the opportunity to have my early morning run along the beach while Alang & Adek built sand castle. It’s good to know that I am able to jog for ½ an hour or so despite the fact that its been months since my last run. I had to make an effort to begin my jogging session again or else I will forever be overweight! Bored with the beach, we adjourned to the pool and I can still swims a few laps before I am fully exhausted. Alang & Adek can dip for hours in the pool so I just keep an eye on them by the poolside.
Late afternoon, hubby & the rest would join in and there we were the whole bunch joshing at each other. I was incredulous to see Along teasing & harassing Alang & Adek. At least there’s some improvement rather than being by himself, he’s enjoying every moment with his brother and sisters surfing the waves or helping Alang & Adek to fly the kites.
Actually when I planned for the vacation, I was expecting by this time, I would have received my increment with back dated sum but sorry to say I was wrong. However, I persist with my plan so as not to disappoint the kids but on strict budget of course. Hubby had no objection even he was hesitant at first. Along and Angah are mature enough to understand our constraint so they did not demand much. But that did not stop us from having a great time and I am content to have a wonderful vacation with the family.
We drove back to KP after spending three nights at the resort. Hubby & I stayed in KP for another day since our annual leave has yet to end. We wanted to take the kids back to PJ but Angah had to attend her tuition classes hence we had to postpone our departure. My leave ends on Tuesday so I decided to travel by bus to office on Wednesday morning whilst hubby drove back to PJ with the kids & my mum.
Since the kids are enjoying their holidays at home, I took another rest day on Friday, as I wanted to take them to Petrosains KLCC. Along excuse himself from joining us. Upon arriving at Petrosains, there was enormous crowd thus I decided to cancel the visit. The kids were frustrated but to cheer them up, we proceed to Kinokuniya. Hence instead of buying tickets to Petrosains, I ended spending for their storybooks in exchange which I think it’s worth it. We continue browsing at the mall for a short while before we adjourn to AM. I wanted to get Siti’s new release but end in buying watches for Angah and her facial care at Avon.
Then we proceed to nearby TJ since I had an hour more before fetching hubby from work. Alang & Adek enjoyed playing at the park while Angah and I sat at one corner just to keep an eye on them. I was thinking for a short run but I did not carry my gears along so I just enjoyed myself observing the kids.
That night we celebrated Adek 7th birthday (9/6). My younger sister, Makchu bought her the birthday cake and surprise present. Guess what she got from Makchu? A hamster! Adek was so excited. Earlier at Kinokuniya I had bought her storybooks as her presents. Essentially I wanted to get her new bicycle (if only I had received my arrears larr). But I’m persist to get her one if the budget permits.
Late night, the kids wanted to go along to Makchu’s house at TTDI Jaya with my mom to spend the night. They wanted to go for swimming in the morning at my sis place but my sis had to sent mom back early because mom had to attend our neighbor’s wedding. Eventually, I had to follow her back and ended spending the whole Saturday at my sis place. The kids went for swimming accompanied by Makchu while I do the cooking. After lunch the kids took a short nap before we adjourned back home to PJ.
We decided to leave early on our journey back to KP so as not to miss the AF concert. The kids and my mom (yes my mother!) are AF frenetic. During the previous years, I let them vote for their favorites contestant until it went out of control and I decided to put a limit on how much votes they are allowed to send in. This year I set the rules as I felt it was such a waste and pull the plug on for this time around. No objection.
When its time to make a move home, Adek was in tears. She’s like that when it comes to parting moment after spending a long holiday together. She just can’t unleash her emotions. I know she misses the good times that we shared and I don’t blame her for that. So I had to soothe her and assured her that this is only temporary. I will be back in no time and we can have lots of fun again. In tears she hugs me tied and said her goodbye followed by Along, Angah & Alang. Then the kids turn to hubby to bid him goodbye.
When stuff like this occurred to us, we felt guilty for leaving them behind but I am determined that by next year, I am going to take them back with me, no matter what it takes. I promise.
