MB: Enjoying family time in KL

Happy New Year loved ones!

MB: Happy in Kuala Lumpur!

We arrived safely in KL this morning and we are so happy to be here! Daniel and Jonny have already been in the pool and we are trying to stay awake for as long as possible -- though we're still in the middle of the day here, it's late at night back in MD. Sending you our love all the way from Malaysia!

MB: Transit in Amsterdam!

We arrived safely in Amsterdam and though Daniel only had about 3 hours of sleep on the plane, he is happy and is playing in the children's area at the airport. We have another 2 1/2 hours until the next, even longer, flight. But now we are only about 15 hours away from our arrival in KL! So far so good!

MB: Someone is ready to go to sleep!

(Bye loved ones, plane is about to take off...)

MB: On the first airplane to Amsterdam!

MB: Malaysia, here we come!

After a long security line, we are now waiting for the first flight. Daniel is so excited and is running around everywhere. We hope it means he will sleep on the flight. In just over 24 hours, we should be arriving in KL. Can't wait to see you, dear family in Malaysia!

MB: Last nap before we leave for Malaysia

TOMORROW!!!

MB: First season of "Soccer Shots"

Daniel finished 8 weeks of soccer at school and was proud of the certificate he got! He really enjoyed soccer this year, making Jonny very happy!

MB: Vet appointment

We took Buffy for a check-up today; she wasn't too happy but Daniel was!

Daniel's Point of View

[When I was explaining to Daniel why Jonny and I needed a date night.]
Me: Daniel, papai and mamae need to have a date night because we really need to talk and spend some time together.
D: Yes, I know mamae. You never get to talk because I'm always talking to you and wanting you to play with me.



[Over dinner recently]
D: Mamae, what is a boarding school?
Me: Papai and mamae went to boarding school, Daniel. [I then explained what it is and why we went.]
D: When I am older, I want to go to boarding school too!
Me: Really Daniel? You know that when you are there your teachers will not cuddle you up or kiss you like papai and mamae do.
D: Oh, then I don't want to go to boarding school! I want to always be cuddled up and kissed!



[Suddenly in the car]
D: Mamae, you are the boss of our house.
Me: Really Daniel, why do you say that?
D: Because you boss papai around!



[During a sweet affectionate momment between Jonny and Daniel]
J: Daniel, I love you so much. Will you love me forever too?
D: Yes papai, I always do, even in my sleep.