FUNNY how parenthood affects people. I yesterday bumped into Hong Kong's own supermodel, Terri Holladay, who has cut down her social outings so she can spend as much time as possible with Roman, 21/2. I wondered how she kept so calm, because the painful legal tussle with tycoon Cecil Chao, father of her child, is scheduled for next week.
She focuses mainly on the little boy, says Terri, who is a devoted mother. Cute though he is, the adorable Roman has reached the 'terrible twos'. I can identify with that. Battling a roomful of lawyers will be a piece of cake compared to handling a wilful two-year-old.
Talking of kids, readers sent me some additions to the list of 'Preparations for Parenthood' featured in this column recently.
Take everything in your flat of any value and small enough to fit between the window bars (including the keys to your flat and your wallet) and drop them all out the window.
Pull all the toilet paper off the toilet roll. Wind it all back on again slightly askew.
Let a wild monkey loose in the bathroom. Get used to performing all your personal ablutions while controlling it.
