Finally a proud aunt :)

Last Friday, Ming's younger brother's first child, Alexander, is born. Not without a fight, mom was in labour for fifteen hours. But as she said herself, it was all worth it :)

Alexander 2.5 days old, ready to go home

Isn't he cute? We popped into the hospital on Saturday to see the sweet pea and his parents. Everyone was in good spirits albeit living on a very irregular schedule for the last two days. And I got to hold a new born first time ever! It's hard to describe, it's amazing how small and complete little Alexander is... small fingers, with nails, small ears, small knees... and proportionally, a HUGE head. He was sleeping most of the time and had no idea we were passing him around and talking to him to him all the time. Every time we switch him to another pair of arms, his head would bobble a bit, once we adjust him to a comfortable position, he goes immediately back to sleep. As aunt and uncle, Ming and I already have big plans for this kid. Of course, his parents are in charge of the discipline, rules, and schooling issues. And we'll take over the easy part, fun! We'll go to the beach, let him have cookies, ice cream, watch TV... I think Alexander and I would hit it off with no trouble at all :)
Many friends asked if Ming and I intend to have a child soon, let's clear the air here, not now. Especially after another weekend dedicated to putting the house together, I can't help but reminiscent how nice dating was. We travel, eat, hike, watch movies... I wouldn't want to change that lifestyle right away; not to mention my career aspirations. I'm quite content with spoiling our friends' kids and get use to the child vibe first. The child vibe is the aura of energy that children possess, I think it is something one has to take time to adapt to. One evening I was over at a friend's gathering where there were also several young children. They were running, climbing, screaming, jumping around the house like an explosion of energy. Naturally, I was nervous the whole time fearing for their safety, and the parents? They were cool as a cucumber! Casually eating and talking with each other, and between sips of beer they turn their head and said, "Kids, no climbing on the bike." I fully intend to be that kind of a cool mom someday, but for now, my first priority goes to getting rid of hungry gofers in my garden.