Trip without you

Dear Sum Sum, Lok Lok,

Papa and mama will make a short trip to Sapporo soon, but without the two of you. Mama is going to miss you very much, I know you will miss us very much too. But still, papa and I have decided not to bring you along.

It's because mama is traveling with Kung Kung and Popo this time.

Since mama grew up, mama has traveled with Kung Kung Popo alone for a few times: once in US when I worked there, once to Switzerland, and I think the last time was to Australia when Sum Sum was still in me. It's quite a special experience for mama - in those few days, I felt like an only child and can have them all for myself.

Mama really enjoys time with Kung Kung Popo, especially time to travel overseas. Though we usually see Kung Kung Popo every week, life in HK is usually too busy. Only when traveling overseas, we have more time together and more time to chit chat, to really relax and enjoy.

Sum Sum, Lok Lok, though mama loves you very much and really didn't wanna miss any moment of your growth, mama still has to make this trip, because mama loves Kung Kung and popo very much too. If bringing you two along, then very likely mama would focus on you instead of focusing on Kung Kung and popo, that is the whole purpose of the trip. I really treasure the time mama can enjoy with them, so I wanna make it the best for them.

(Here, mama paused for a long time. I really wanted to ask, when you grow up, would u do the same? Will you bring papa mama to travel too? Will you enjoy spending time with us as much as mama does with Kung Kung Popo? But after a second thought, I have decided not to ask, after all.)

We'll be back soon. Be good boy and girl when we are away and listen to auntie, ok?

See you soon and I love you very much.

Love,
Mama