Going Wild in Cyberjaya

As I mentioned earlier, Daddy and I took the boys for a little holiday at Cyberjaya last week.

It was our first time there, and we really did not know what to expect. So imagine our surprise when we got upgraded (for free!) to a junior suite which had 2 bedrooms with an attached bathroom, a lounge and a kitchenette; there was even a live fish in a little fishbowl on the bedside table. The lounge opened up to the swimming pool which made it very convenient. (A little too convenient, until one time we left the key card in the room, which meant Daddy had to go to the lobby in the swimming robe to get a spare key, which didn't work, which meant he had to go back and get someone to help us out... but I digress.)

We arrived a little after lunch, so we spent some time settling in, going out for a walk (and discovering a hammock!), checking what the rooms had, setting up various electronic devices (Abang's FAQ - "is my notebook set up yet?"), breaking up little sibling spats ... the usual stuff. We found out that everyday between 4-5:30pm, there is an activity for children and that day it was batik painting.

So Daddy and I decided to experiment - let's see if the boys would be amenable to doing batik painting while we sneak off for a massage at the spa. As soon as the staff set up the table with the painting kits, colouring pages and colour pencils, Adik was good to go! He made himself comfortable and without waiting for anyone or anything, sat himself down and started colouring. Abang followed suit. We informed the staff that we would be at the spa, so "in case of anything please contact us there". We ran off before they boys - or the staff - could change their minds.

A relaxing one and a half hours later, we went to the lobby and there they were: 2 boys sitting quietly, clutching their respective colouring pages and batik painting, waiting for their Mummy and Daddy! Abang ran to us to give us a big hug before asking, "Why so laaaaate?"

We were so pleased and impressed that we rewarded the boys with a long splash in the pool.

Although it was cold, it didn't take the boys long to warm up. It was a very enlightening experience for Daddy and me as we sat by the pool, in the shade, while watching the boys play in the pool. It hit us that we're becoming like a 'normal' family, almost - when we don't have to be with the kids a hundred percent of the time! Gasp! Actually, I mean, hooray!

When we got back to the room, Daddy gave the boys a shower while I got their clothes ready. Then Daddy got ready. Then Mummy got ready. Soon, we were all ready to go for dinner. Hey! We're getting pretty good at this!

Dinner was rather funny. Before the food arrived, the waitress put out some warm bread buns and Abang literally attacked them, "Ooooo! Roti!" and devoured it like a caveman. It was one of those embarrassing yet funny moments. Even the waitress laughed. (Yes, I know, we have to get Abang eating with his right hand. It's not from lack of trying, it's just that he's left handed so his left hand is his dominant hand.)

Both boys ate very well for dinner. I told Daddy it's because they didn't have anything to eat between lunch and then. After all, there wasn't any grandparent (whose name starts with 'W' and ends with 'an') around to constantly stuff snacks in their faces.

The next morning, they ate very well again for breakfast after which we had another splash in the pool. Before you know it, it's time to check out. Poor Adik was enjoying himself too much and almost threw a tantrum while I was checking out because he didn't want to go home. The check-out staff whipped out a lollipop right at the precise moment it was needed. So I told Adik if he wanted it he'd have to stop whining and ask for the lollipop nicely.

"Abaaaang, please, I need the lollipop, please?" was Adik's version of 'asking nicely'.

I'm not fussy, so that'll do.

All in all, a relatively low-stress holiday!