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Chapters 12. New clothes for Yuan.

Early in January.

In accordance with his promise, in the first week of January, Alin invited Yuan to one of the traditional markets to buy new clothes, while holding Marlina in his arms.

"Sturdy Mama wants that shirt!" yang Yuan pointed at the clothes he wanted.

"Let's look there," Alin replies, leading Yuan to a store that sells red clothes for the Chinese new year edition.

And upon arrival there, they were greeted by the clothes seller. "Come on which clothes? Many of the models just choose," bargained the seller's hat.

"Make this year imlekan Ms, if you can size for an eight-year-old child," said Alin as usual exaggerate the size of Yuan clothes to be used longer.

"Nih size for the Sturdy," said the shirt seller showed.

Alin smiled and measured it to Yuan. "How strong do you want this shirt?" tanyakanya.

"Sturdy want Mah!" exclaim Yuan spirit.

"Yes, please, this one is wrapped!" said Alin.

"Yes Miss," replied the seller and calculated Alin's total groceries.

That day Alin bought Yuan two pairs of clothes, as well as Marlina. And the plan is that the clothes will be worn by the children on the night of Ce It or the night before the new year and one more stel will be worn on the big day.

"Two stels and Yuan" said Alin.

"Yes Ma," obedient Yuan understood.

"Now we're looking for yuk sandals!" take Alin later.

"Corn!" exclaim Yuan spirit.

Then they walked back to the sandal shop, bought new sandals for Yuan and also bought baby shoes for Marlina.

"Mama, Kokoh wants sandals that have superhero images," pointed Yuan to flip-flops with superhero images.

"Yes," Alin obeyed.

"Horay! Funny!" yang Yuan was happy, because all his requests had been obeyed by his mother.

Then the boy walked with joy while pinching a bag of crackles filled with new things for himself.

"Mama, where are you going?" ask Yuan.

"We go home, yes" Alin replied.

"Mom don't buy new clothes?" asked Yuan confusedly.

"No, I didn't buy new clothes. In the house, there are many clothes Mama is still good and still worth wearing," replied Alin.

Because it is not without reason, in addition to spending money that is not enough if buying new clothes for himself, the woman thinks should prioritize the interests of her children first rather than her personal interests.

And it is one example of the sacrifices mothers often make for their children.

"But the new year must wear new clothes" Yuan protested.

"It's okay, the new year doesn't always have to wear new clothes. The most important thing in this new year is that we ask for his blessing only" Alin replied.

"What is requested? What blessings?" asked Yuan to know.

"Yes for example health, fortune, happiness and others," replied Alin.

Yuan rounded his lips and he saw a temple near the market. "Mama we pray yuk! Yuan wants to ask for a blessing there," he pointed out.

Upon arrival at the temple, Alin taught Yuan the ordinances of worship to the Gods and Goddesses. Starting from washing hands, to how he stuck incense on the altar.

Then after they finished praying, Yuan pointed to one of the other places of worship near the place.

"Mama, what's the place?" ask Yuan.

"That's the Vihara (Vihara)," replied Alin.

"Can't we go there?" ask Yuan.

"Certainly can," Alin replied in agreement. Because it just so happened that day there was a Sunday school service.

"Mama, Yuan wants to pray there too!" invite Yuan interested when he saw there were many children in the Monastery.

"Yes, let's go in" Alin replied.

They were both greeted by the manager by saying greetings while ber-Anjali (appearance of hands when saying greetings, which is to wrap both hands like a lotus flower bud in front of the chest).

A new thing for Yuan himself and Alin let his son learn religion in order to become a better person.

"Mama, Kokoh want to go to the Monastery again every week huh. Very happy, lots of new friends!" yang Yuan arrived at home.

"Yes, baby, every week Mama will take you to the temple, yes" reply Alin happy to see the spirit of his son to learn religion more deeply.

"Ashey!" exclaiming Yuan.

But after participating in religious activities, they came home late to the house. Until Yudi, who was already hungry because he had not had breakfast until noon, was angry with Alin who had just arrived home.

"Eh you buy clothes what a walk huh! I knew there was no food at home, I should have gone home. Don't wander!" tukas Yudi Emotions.

"Alin does not wander Koh, Alin equals Yuan out of prayer in bio (temple). As with the Yuan service, he wanted to attend Sunday school at the Monastery," Alin replied as he was and was greeted with a nod by Yuan.

"Alahh cave don't believe it! You must have gone to someone's house, right? Keep chatting until you forget the time and spend money to buy a good meal outside!" tukas Yudi did not believe.

"Not Koh, Alin took an oath. Alin doesn't wander! Lagian Alin thought Kokoh must buy food outside, because Kokoh again hold a lot of money to win gambling," reply Alin.

"The cave money has run out to buy new clothes with shoes yesterday, you know! Sono cooked, the stomach of the cave is hungry. The cave wants to eat!" jolt Yudi did not want to know.

Alin nodded and immediately went to the kitchen to cook a side dish after putting baby Marlina on the bed, while Yuan helped Alin by keeping his sleeping sister, while fanning her to be comfortable.

It didn't take long, the lunches were ready. Yudi who had been starving since this morning, spent the side dish without remembering the wife's child.

"Koh omelet is not to be consumed, sisain for Yuan!" reprimand Alin.

"Whisper Lu, the cave is hungry again. There are still many eggs in the shop, cook again!" reply Yudi did not care.

Alin could only shake his head in the face of Yudi's selfish attitude, without wanting to argue much, the woman immediately took the egg and cooked it back for Yuan who started asking him for lunch.

Then after all the stomachs of his family members have been filled, as usual Alin looking for money by guarding the food stalls. Many buyers are starting to arrive, to buy groceries and because soon will welcome the Chinese new year.

The buyers have started to stock up on the necessary ingredients before the price of the roasting goes up as the day approaches H, such as sugar, vegetable oil, wheat flour and so on.

This made Alin give thanks, at least the merchandise in his stall did not accumulate and smell rancid.

In addition, he can still make more profit this month, and can celebrate the Chinese new year together with his small family, although not as luxurious as when he was a girl.

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Seriate.