Last recorded here was 47.5. I definitely have parasites in my tummy that are feeding on all the kaya that I’ve consumed!

I was irritated when he told me what he has brought back and told him to send it right back where it belongs. This is not something I want us to keep as a pet. No way!

Apparently, the little bird had dropped out of its nest and fell right on the path where the man jogs regularly. It must have tried to fly and landed on the ground but because its wings are not fully developed, it wasn’t able to return to the nest despite the mother’s frantic chirpings.

The man had to pick it up because it would otherwise land in the mouth of some predators. And in his bid to save the bird, he brought it back home even though he knew that I would be displeased.

I didn’t want to look at it at first but couldn’t resist stealing a glimpse in the morning because it is said to be cute. And it is! Anyway, I sort of agreed that the man can take care of it until it is able to fly off on its own. But honestly, I don’t really have good vibes about keeping a bird around the house.

So the man has been playing mammal; busy making the feed and mothering the little bird. The bird was initially reluctant to be fed and my guess is it’s probably wondering why its mother is looking so different!

I guess it’s quite hard to pass off a syringe as a beak huh?

Some years ago, I heard this comment: “If you have a good mother, you’re unlikely to have a good mother-in-law. If you have a good mother-in-law, then you’re likely to have a bad mother.”

Well, I don’t know what is good and what is bad because everyone has different definitions. But let’s just keep my discussion here to good and bad relationships.

Some months ago, my relationship with my mom wasn’t that sparkling. In fact, I was slightly upset with her. But during that stretch of time, my relationship with my MIL was in the pink, almost glowing!

And then all of a sudden, the dynamics reversed.

My anger with my mom subsided and we’re back to normal again and I would say our current relationship is good. But, with my MIL, it has suddenly gone antagonistic.

It’s funny how relationships are never absolute. More so with mothers and mother-in-laws. Maybe some strong maternal forces are at work here and I’m just hoping that no one goes ballistic with such strange dynamics!

Like all kids, the boy does have some trying moments. Time out has generally not worked well with him. He doesn’t get it and neither do I understand the merits. And like Irene, I’m quite sick of playing the nagging mom and have introduced the behavior board with him, much like the good deed system she has implemented with Hailey.

There are two columns to the board. One denoting his good behaviour and the other his bad behaviour. He gets a smiley at the end of each day if he’s been generally well behaved; maybe two if he has been exceptional. If he has misbehaved, he’ll get a frownie. Although he’s supposed to receive small rewards if his good behaviour outdo his bad but in reality, I think he’s quite happy just adding up the smileys he gets.

Anyway, there is another behaviour board at home apart from his and the other belongs to mommy! The boy administers the board such that for each smiley I award him, I get one too. And for each frownie he gets, I get one, sometimes two.

Next to be implemented : Daddy’s behaviour board!

I’m having an identity crisis! On some days, it’ll take me awhile to remember how to introduce myself. I even have to ponder a good moment before I sign off my emails, just so that I’ll put down the correct name for myself although I really spend more time answering emails addressed to my online pseudo. And now, I even have namecards printed for this pseudo. This is definitely too laughable because I don’t even have a business card in my real name to begin with!