Our maid Ana did return last Friday. We had a slight scare but it was all worked out eventually. Otherwise, a domestic battle would have erupted considering our frayed tempers during these three weeks.
The man was happiest because he had to endure quite a bit of hardship during the past three weeks and was deprived of his daily dose of blended juice and nicely ironed shirts. So now, we are all back to our usual routines and I’m going to stay away from laundry and dish washing for a long while for sure!
As for the boy, he was super elated when receiving his auntie at the airport. In fact, I don’t even recall him being so joyous whenever his dad returns. Once back home, he’s been tagging after her non-stop and insisting that she does everything for him! And strangely, he’s starting to pass motion again on a daily basis after all the constipation.
So we survived during those three maidless weeks but life without a maid was tough. I’ve always had one to help me maintain my sanity for the past 15 years or so. The drudgery of domestic work is killing and my hands are so darn rough from all the cleaning, washing and scrubbing. But I swear. My cup of morning tea definitely taste sweeter than before now.
Happy for you .. that your maid is back.
i know exactly what you mean..! wished we could hire some help for me too. Running 2 businesses.. taking care of a toddler and a house.. is certainly not easy. But ang mohs hor.. they donch believe in domestic help.
MB: Yah, I should count my blessings and this is one of the best things about living in Asia I guess.
Comment by Mama BoK — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 @ 10:23 am
I can’t be maidless too..
I think now with 2 kids, I’ll get cardiac arrest if I have no maid for a month.
ZM: Ho…I can just imagine.
Comment by zara's mama — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 @ 5:45 pm