So my sisters, aunt and mum asked me what I wanted for my birthday. I was just casually blurting out, "I want to go back home."

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Then it happened!

It was just one week ago when they asked me this question. I have been wanting to go back with the husband and family because I have missed all the Chinese New Year reunions and nephew's birthday celebrations. The husband has changed job recently so I still do not know when the whole family can fly back, considering also the boys' school schedule and my teaching schedule. So my sisters gave a brilliant idea: why not I fly back with the youngest toddler only since my teaching break has begun?

My usual overthinking self would not take this risk. I will be thinking: Oh, it is too last-minute to plan such a trip. What about the boys' school pick ups? How about their homework?

But I was already drowning in so many home tasks, cooking and juggling the children being sick, so I took this offer after discussing with the mum in law and husband. Thankful for them to still hold the fort here as I go back to Kuching for 6 days.

So, off I flew with the youngest!

I was already having a lot of anxiety as this would be her first flight. A kind friend drove us to the airport. The distance to the airport in Kuala Lumpur is about 1 hour 15 minute- drive. So it is actually a bit far.

I said goodbyes to my boys as they sent us off in our friend's car.

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Had to entertain the toddler in the car.

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Upon reaching the airport, I proudly tried out this "travel hack system" I learnt from TikTok that can use the stroller's help to pull the suitcase along. I have trial run it once at home to make sure it works with some huge carabiners. After all, traveling with a baby is no joke.

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During the waiting time to board, I was thankful I brought the stroller along to hold her while I use the toilet and she continued to wait patiently with me.

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Thank God there was no delay for the flight. The baby drank milk and slept at take off.

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When she was napping, I was looking out of the window and saw this magnificent view of the sunset.

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However, upon landing, she was crying her lungs out and got woken up from her nap by the difference of the ear pressure. I felt so helpless in consoling her. The passenger next to me was kind enough to try to help distract her a bit. He is a father himself. Finally, she could calm down a little when I sang "Twinkle twinkle little stars" to her. I tried my best to remain calm though I was already panicking inside.

So we finally reaching Kuching at 8pm after we started our journey at 230pm.

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My mum prepared some local Kuching kolo mee and dumplings for us to have as our dinner.

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We made it, just the two of us!!!! Thank God there was no delay for the flight because I was running out of entertainment!

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