We are now halfway in our 6mth stay away from the Little Red Dot.
The experience has been amazing. To be surrounded by God's amazing handiwork in nature, to receive His many blessings, to be moulded as parents handling a toddler at his terrible 2s of exploration and self-expression - no words can fully describe all these emotions and life lessons.
Life on the Red Dot has been stressful. We shuffle around so quickly on a daily basis, trying to juggle demand of work and making every effort to have a proper work life balance so as not to miss out on family moments that cannot come back. But here in Switzerland, we spend so so much more time together as a family. It can be from simple things like doing the groceries, trying to make a meal together (okay, heh, usually Dearie does it becos Junior would clamor for me to play with him), taking a stroll in the neighborhood/by the lake/in some garden, making an evening trip out to somewhere new, having an action-packed weekend day trip etc. Every moment is truly lovely and I would do all these again if we can.
Standing amongst God's handiwork and looking at those mountains (and really, there are more to be seen) is humbling. Our God is indeed an awesome God. He has made the skies and the earth, all creatures on earth with divine intervention. Holding all of these together day after day so that we can witness all His glory.
That said, I also want to thank my Dearie for being there supporting and holding the whole family up. We wouldn't be here if he didn't take no-pay leave from his work. It's not easy for an Asian guy to suddenly be doing all the household tasks, and not to mention that he's alone during the day without help. Having to manage a toddler at a more challenging stage, it's pretty amazing what he has been doing. :) :) :)
Thank you Dearie! Thank you for all the little things you have done for the family. Your sacrifice and love is VERY much appreciated. I'm terribly sorry that I've been more short fused with Junior. I'm trying to find our footing (or my) footing in parenthood. Thank you for being very patient with me. I really don't know how to thank you enough. *muacks!*