On a more sombre note, since I dropped off the twins to playschool this morning, I was running late for my 10.40 flight to Bangkok.
I had everything planned this morning and actually had a lot of time to spare (the bigger kids were all in school before 8), except that we got sidetracked by four yellow butterflies that decided to visit our garden. The twins squealed with delight when DH managed to catch one with a small net that we normally use to catch the fish when we want to clean the fish pond. Of course, we let the butterfly go after a while.
So like I said, we got sidetracked by the butterflies and it threw everything off schedule.
8:45 - dropped twins at playschool
8:50 - filled up on petrol
9:00 - stuck in traffic near Cheras
Keep in mind that my flight’s at 10.40. And I’m supposed to check in at 9.40! And since my assistant and I are taking AirAsia, we have to go to LCCT (Low Cost Carrier Terminal), which is like another 10-15 minutes from KLIA (KL International Airport).
By the time we got on the new Putrajaya/KLIA highway, I just closed my eyes and tried to ignore the speed at which we were going.
A morbid thought crept into my mind. If I die now, I can just imagine the twins trying to wake me up (Bangun, Mama!), like they usually do when they wake up before I do. I can imagine MyEldest trying to explain to them that Mama is never going to wake up again. I can imagine my only girl and RoundBoy crying their hearts out, with RoundBoy gently touching my face with his chubby little hands, like he always does when we’re lying down side by side.
God knows what’s best for all of us and I have absolute trust and faith in Him…but I hope and pray that my children need never go through this scenario before they are even old enough to understand what is happening.
Postscript:
I survived the car ride BTW. And managed to check in at 9.50. I’m writing down this draft at the back of the printout of our hotel confirmation, while waiting for boarding. My assistant is wondering what urgent letter I could possibly be drafting at this very moment.
Ya, ya, I know, I know. I should go earlier next time :P
March 2nd, 2008 at 1:34 pm
This post made me cry!!!