Happy 3rd Birthday

My dearest sweetie,

I can't believe you're 3! Have I told you, that being a mummy to you is one of the best things that has happened to me. This year has been a rocky year for us as a family but I really thank God that He has blessed us with you. Though there were adjustments to be made, and at times, I could not care for you physically as much as I would love to, you have grown to be sensible and sensitive. Your chirpiness reflected so much of your cheerful personality, something we could have taken for granted with if our life was all normal and rosy. But through this season, you have (and you probably did not even realise) brought so much laughter and often lifted our spirits up. Looking at you, and what God has made you to, there is no reason to walk around like a grouch.

There are times when I still get impatient over your particular'ness over different things and how adamant you can get. But I secretly laugh over how similar you are to me, so who can I blame? Haha I should then laugh at daddy who probably have to put up with us. So in general, this trait of yours have also allow me to be indulged in the insistence of keeping the house neat and clean (big grin). 

At this point, your favorite hobby is painting and drawing. You love hanging out with your cousins and loves going to school of any form. Childcare, Sunday School, Painting Class, Swimming. Its funny to see how you enjoy classroom settings with that ever willingness to go and participate accompanied by your infamous secret smile ("Arrm Chio" in hokkien). You've also grown so much more sociable because of that. (Thank God for Daddy's genes) Of recent, you're well known amongst the family as the "one last minute" girl. So we often get the timer ringing multiple times. 

Happy Birthday my little darling. I am glad that this season has reminded me to slow myself down to cherish the time spent with you. Though this particular season we are in could be rocky and uncertain, and scary they are, I pray that the Holy Spirit will build strong faith in you. So know that whatever situation you are in, you can trust in this God who loves you more than anyone could. Not even daddy or mummy's love could ever replace that. Nevertheless, you are super blessed to be surrounded by the family (both blood related and spiritual family) who loves you (and us). 

Today you had your party with everything of your favorite: Family, friends, painting fun, Char Siew Pau and Corn. You even got to help decorate your Bday Cake. I am so glad you had fun. 

I love you sweetie, and thank you for showering us with your love and kisses always. May you grow each day to know God more so that you will also grow to know the world through His perspective. I noticed that your dress in the picture says :Wild Rose - I pray that you will always remember that you are beautiful inside out,  on top of that strong and resilient.

Love, mummy.