Wednesday, April 27, 2005

from my wife to my mum on April 19th

(my wife sent e mail to my mum on April 19th)

Dear mum in law,
It's quite long some time ago that I have not emailed to you yet.Yes,I am doing fine and will be able to take care of my baby but my parents prefer me to rest more first.They can look after him for me till my confinement is over.I am wondering if you have been having confinement for a month in USA after you gave birth?Confinement is like having proper meals,drink red dates,can't touch cold water,use herbs to bath,no fans blowing directly,can't go out anywhere.
Anyway,I enjoyed looking after Kazu and he is so sweet though he always cries for milk or not comfortable due to hot weather.It's a long way to bring him up and ken and I are proud to have such a wonderful baby son like him.Ken did learn how to feed milk bottle to him if he has time.I know that he is very busy with work and very tired too.
Kazu Wright is a confirmation name legally as birth certifcate.Kazu is a japanese name,thus it's a original and confirmation name .ICA Immirgation officer don't accept chinese name cuz' last name is not chinese surname or dialect name.That's why we have to confirm that name as Kazu Wright only in birth certificate but my sister writes chinese character on the last side.
ok,I will ask my sister to write chinese character name on the paper and scan it and send it to you later.As for pronounce chinese name,I did ask my sister to explain to me.She said that 'Xi' is the pronouncation name as 'Sea'.Xi Deng Lai Te is the hanyu pinyin version of his chinese name just like Tan Chee Ting is the dialect version of my name.it's written in english alphabet so that non-chinese people will be able to pronounce chinese name. Xi Deng Lai Te means powerful,status.My dad chooses this better chinese name for him which is suitable.Is that clear to you?
Let you know that we plan to throw a simple party for Kazu's one month birthday party on May 7th at my house.We wish you are with us right now and could carry him.Most of friends say he looks like Kenichi or you.He has alot of hair too.I am so happy for you both.
A lot of hugs and love,
Karen

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