During the Chinese New Year 2015 break, we had some fun time outside the house. One of those days was a moment at a mall. Rap enjoyed himself running around and trying most of the activities in the kids play area at JKids in Paradigm mall the last time we went there. I had accompanied him into the play area while he had so much fun. This time round, we thought of going there again but rap's dad was going to accompany him while I get some time walking around. Though not all outlets were open during the time, I had the leisure to walk around by myself.
It was a time for myself, 'me time'.
My thoughts is all about rap. So I ended up in Toys R Us looking for anything that would be suitable and interesting for rap to explore. I spent a whole lot of time looking at the things but did not purchase anything. Then I decided to just go sit in JKids and watch my boy play. After about 10 minutes, I felt he was doing alright and decided to walk around the mall again. I am almost always nearby rap, just in case he needs me. He used to look for me about every 15 minutes even though we are at home and he is playing with his tata. He'd just come, hug, sit on my lap, cuddle a bit or request me to play with him, like it is some kind of intermission during his play. Or maybe he remembered amma is in the room, he comes to check on me.
Well, back at the mall, I saw a manicure/pedicure centre. Maybe some pampering would be good. Unfortunately, they were not available for service at the moment and I have to wait. What a waste, scrap the idea.
I then went to bookstore. Looked around for books, not for my reading pleasure but for rap. I grabbed a few story books, an activity book and some stickers that has bus designs. The good part about time in the bookstore by myself was that, I had the luxury to take my time to look through the various choices without worrying about the whereabouts of rap in between the shelves. When I was almost finalising my selections, I got a call. The boys are out of the play area and are heading to the toy shop. So I hurried and paid.
When I got to the toy shop, rap was choosing some toy buses. I gave him the bus stickers and he was surprised and happy to receive them. "Thank you", said rap in such a sweet manner. I knew he was delighted to see those stickers. I showed him a bus book I bought. He has now shifted to my arms and looking at the book with much interest.
Although, 'me time' was almost entirely spent in looking and purchasing for rap. I was thankful for the little time I had walking around by myself without the worry of keeping an eye fixed on my toddler if he was walking too. Maybe this is how mummies spend 'me time', thinking about their kid, always putting their kid before their own needs.
