#437 It's been awhile

It's been awhile, hasn't it..

The last time i posted something on this page was in 2015.. the blog stays but people change, time moves regardless

I am posting something with a slighly heavy heart today, its children's day today and i didn't plan for leave to bring either of my boys out. It was a busy week, i had planned for leave on Tues, with conference days on Wed and Thu and being back in office to clear leftover work on Fri..

That plan was thrown out of the window last week when personal incidences at school lead to a follow-up appoint to meet the VP and Form Teacher in school on monday morning.. that also meant that whatever plan i had for tues was effectively cancelled due to discipline issue in school..

I know my wife would probably say that my temper and impatience is due to my lack of sleep, work stress or a combination of both factors or maybe more under the surface, but i had always believe that there are benefits in being tough on the kids and reinforcing that bad behaviour leads to bad outcome that one has to feel the pain.. 

But i digress

As many parents bring their kids out for "children's day" outing today, i find myself sitting in office, clearing work and planning out my work trips in the coming months, there's a tinge of sadness that the activities that i hope i could engage with my kids are constantly being overshadowed with issues on sitting properly, eating well and knowing how to behave generally..

Am i an over-the-top disciplinarian at home or someone that struggles too from holding back at lashing out at the boys? I guess its a mix of both and i recognise the shortcomings..

To all children, including my own, i wish you all a happy children's day