Springcleaning

Chinese New Year (CNY), also known as the Lunar New Year, will be celebrated in a few days time.  Leading up to it, most Chinese households will be busy with their annual springcleaning.  The Swallow remembers the time in her youth when the whole family would be involved in the springcleaning, one way or another.  The music player would be switched on, and the family would be working alongside while humming or singing along with the music.

In the Swallow's own nest, springcleaning is more than an annual affair.  With more time on her hands, the Swallow will be found doing the springcleaning whenever there is a need.  Her young ones shudder whenever she is on the prowl.  "Do you need the books?  No?  Pass it on."  "Have you outgrown your clothes?  Yes?  Pass it on."  "Since I have not seen you touching those toys for a long time...please pass it on."  Having been on the receiving end of such items and having reaped the benefits and blessings of such kindness from friends and family, the Swallow wishes that her young ones would learn to share their blessings with others too.

Since springcleaning is a prelude to CNY, there is no better time than the present for the young ones to re-learn the lesson on sharing...watch out, young ones, mama is on the prowl again!