News in the family

My mom broke the news that my elder sister, Lin, is 6 weeks pregnant. My nieces, who are here to play for the day, seem to be pretty happy about it.

The younger one, Firzanah asked if I knew anything, eager to tell.

I played along and feigned ignorance.

Then she whispered in my ear that mommy has a baby, squeeing and beaming like girls do.

"So when's your turn?" she asks.

I whispered in her ear. "You'll be the first to know, sweetie."