Reunion day

Us being in NZ for the first part of March and the Komine family back in Japan from mid March meant we didn't see each other for almost a month. It felt so strange as we see each other at least 5 days a week in Singapore. Having Oliver and Ayaka at the same age (their birthdays are only two weeks apart) and both our husbands work funny hours, Kei and I became very close friends. Being in the same tower made it too easy to visit each others apartments - my kids are very comfortable with Kei and Tetsuo and vice-versa.

The kids were so excited to see each other. It felt quite strange to be somewhere new but felt so comfortable. We were welcomed by Kei's parents who prepared us a delicious BBQ. Who said Japanese people live in a rabbit house? Their place was huge! Very spacious and so many bedrooms!!

Ayaka and Oliver:

Kei's parents record the heights of the grandchildren. Our kids happily joined in :)

Start of our exciting holiday together!

It is so nice to have your family living in the countryside. My parents now live in our house in Osaka and my grandma moved to the city a while ago. When I was a kid I really enjoyed visiting my grandparents place each school holiday. I really wish our kids have places like Kei's family to visit in Japan. I am so jealous!!