What to offer to me on Ching Ming or Chinese All Souls Day

23.Sept.06 We took the boys to Dunkin Donut at Mid Valley for breakfast. Cinnamon and double chocolate are the only ones I would eat. As for three of them anything except what I am having will do. As I was looking at my would be 2-year old and would-be 4 year old, I told my other half…

Me: If I died and you guys do not have time (or capability?) to prepare me a lavish banquet to offer me, just buy me these cinnamon and double chocolate…

Other half: Ok, ok… (busy eating)

Me: If you guys offer me chicken rice or McDonalds, I will come back to haunt you all.

 Few years ago my mom (a Taoist) asked me if my sister in law is a Christian since she have never seen her offer jossstick. I mocked her,”If she is a Christian, either you and dad will be hungry ghosts or eating McDonalds during Ching Ming…”

My beloved grandfather passed away few years ago. I am very tempted to offer KFC, Domino Pizza or Pizza Hut’s Pizza to him. He loves fast food so much, he used to treat us-his grandchildren Pizza Hut. He lived till 93.

Princess or Maid

My sister in law is expecting to deliver her “accidental” baby after Chinese New Year. I told my niece that she better hope for another baby brother instead.

Me: Wen, do you want a brother or a sister?

Wen: I want a sister, no more brother like Chong (her sibling)

Me: You better pray hard you’ll have a baby brother.

Wen: Why????

Me: Coz, if you get a baby sister, your room will be halved, then you will only have one brother and as the eldest sister, you will need to look after both of them like a maid.

Wen: What if I get a baby brother???

Me: You will be a princess coz you are the only daughter… (everyone laughed except Wen still confused..)

My parents have a son and three daughters. Three of us served our eldest brother like maids. It worth while to make Wen learn of the princess and the maid roles