People might get all excited about the Chinese New Year, but as far as I know, its the most tiring holidays of the year.

Before the new year, its all the preparation shopping and decoration and shopping...

Then... during the 3 days, we have to squeeze as much places to visit as possible, followed by friends gathering at our place. Which means got to prepare all the food and drinks.
















Good thing was, my brother-in-law lend us his car as he sees us needing it more than he does. So at least the kids can nap in the car and rest in between visits.
The 2 girls have such different personality; Isabel will hide behind us and wave at strangers to say hello whereas Ally will come forward and shake their hands without being told. She just observed us doing it, and naturally she thought its the right thing to do.
















But the kids are really obediently disciplined when it comes to snacking and drinks. They know that they have cough, so they avoided cold drinks all throughout the days. Even when offered, they will kindly decline saying: "I cough cough"
















When friends visited us, we can see that over the years, more and more "members" were added.
Interesting things is, it seems always more fun to play other children's toys. They will come and ransack the place for anything that looks remotely like a toy.
















Sometime in all the excitement, accident happens. This little girl was jumping on my sofa, tripped and fell off the back of it... head first. Hit the floor with a "Clunk".

I remember Isabel did the same stunt a year and a half ago. Her bump was bigger, she cried and kicked so hard, we had to hold her down to apply the medicated oil.

Isabel and Ally are trained to give us the ang bao whenever they received it. They know no value of it. Which is why Isabel preferred Christmas rather than CNY. She gets lost of presents for X'mas, but gets nothing for these few tiring days.

Kids are practical too.