Kids going out without me
By Lee Ka
@kaka135 (14994)
Malaysia
January 20, 2018 4:20pm CST
My husband's university alumni is organizing a sports competition in these two days. My two elder kids have just followed him to go to the Taiwan International school that holds the competition, they said they want to help out too. As it's only 6am, I don't want my baby to spend so much time outside and get tired, I plan to go there with my baby at noon. So, the two elder kids won't be around me for more than 6 hours.
They looked very excited as this is the first time two of them following their dad to "work". Though I am also happy for them, I feel uneasy as this is also the first time they have been without me for so long. I am sure my baby will keep looking for the elder brother and sister when he gets up too.
It's time for me to learn and accept my kids are growing up. 
Hope they will enjoy themselves there, and be able to take care of themselves without disturbing the dad.
Hope they will enjoy themselves there, and be able to take care of themselves without disturbing the dad. 10 people like this
11 responses
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
21 Jan 18
I am sure they'll have a nice time. :)
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@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
21 Jan 18
@infatuatedbby Yes, that might be good too. At first, actually we allowed our eldest to follow only, as he is older and he is more independent. My little girl actually likes to stick to me almost all the time, and seldom follow others, but lately she always follows her elder brother even though without me. Though we were not so confident to let her follow, she got up early together with the brother, so my husband decided to bring her along too. It might be good as they have each other, so my eldest wouldn't be bored. They like to follow each other, but they also always fight when they are together. I guess siblings always do this, play or fight always.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
21 Jan 18
@kaka135 Hehe they have each other :)
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@allen0187 (59827)
• Philippines
21 Jan 18
At least, they are starting to embrace a more mature role outside of home.
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@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
21 Jan 18
Yes, I really like them to do that too. I think it's good for them to learn and help out. We did follow my husband to help out sometimes, but this is the first time they went without me. This might be good for them too, being without mom sounds good.
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@allen0187 (59827)
• Philippines
21 Jan 18
@kaka135 true. They have to be independent.
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@celticeagle (190011)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Jan 18
It's kind of hard isn't it. I think we all go through this. Moms.
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
21 Jan 18
I'm sure they will be just fine and will enjoy themselves 
! Plus it will be good for dad to spend time with them like that - they will all be in good hands with each other. My goodness, they are getting so big! Hope you and the baby enjoy the time there later too!!
! Plus it will be good for dad to spend time with them like that - they will all be in good hands with each other. My goodness, they are getting so big! Hope you and the baby enjoy the time there later too!!1 person likes this
@allknowing (153529)
• India
22 Jan 18
I suppose you will have to get used to your kids being on their own sooner or later.
@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
21 Jan 18
I'm sure you are quite worried. You will get used to it as they grow up. Hope they have a nice time
@JudyEv (382566)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Jan 18
I hope they have a good time. It is hard sometimes for mothers to entrust their children to anyone else, even their fathers.
@misunderstood_zombie (8765)
• United States
22 Jan 18
They look very happy, and I know how hard it is to accept that they're growing up.
