During Lebaran Holiday I was trapped in a sweet circle called “best friends’ family holiday”. I spent two nights with Felix’s and Rasdi’s family in Felix’s house. And they spent two nights in my house. To me the idea was I didn’t want to spend the holiday alone. And to them the idea was they had to have a new atmosphere for their children. What a mutual benefit!
Since I was the only one ‘new’ for the kids, they glued to me most of the time. With four kids (Mila, Adi, Jovi, and the sweetest Amadea) on the ground I started acting nanny hahaha…. It’s even more interesting when my brother’s family, Yudhi, joined the circle. Caitlyn, my niece, added my happiness.
I learned a lot through their daily life as parents. Three families with three different parenting styles. Some to be noted down, some to be ignored. Yet, they have something in common to share. Love.
I admire Felix and Christin’s way of raising their kids. They give trust to Jovi, six years old, and Amadea, four years old. Trust that they can survive alone. Can you imagine, they left them alone in a swimming pool; simply because they have strong believe that their kids will take care of each other. Good things to learn for Rasdi and Erna so they gave an opportunity for Mila, six years old, and her five years old brother, Adi, to be as independent as Jovi and Amadea. When I shared this story to my brother, he said… I might not have the gut to leave Caitlyn alone at swimming pool at Amadea’s age. Well… different people different opinion. If I said the same thing to Tina, my sister in law, she might have another different expression.
The holiday ended with a picnic to Taman Buah Mekar Sari, Cileungsi. The weather was very dry and hot. We left the place at about 2 p.m. to take our late lunch at Cibubur area. Then back to my house again to enjoy es buah pinggir jalan.
On top of our happiness, I got a small note prepared by Mila and Jovi signed by all family members, saying how happy they were to spend the holiday together with me. Me too kids… I was very happy to have you and your parents together. I might be the most expensive nanny you ever had hahaha…. Thanks to your parents to give me the opportunity!
