My Papa's 32nd birthday on 25 Sep 2008

Today is Papa's 32nd birthday! I woke up, as usual, the very first one at 8.30am. Mama brought me to take the birthday gift to Papa while he was still sleeping.

I couldn't wait to sing the happy birthday song because I started to clap my hands to indicate the song already. I gave my papa a birthday hug and kiss too. Later that day, my parents spent their day together while Nainai looked after me. Will tell you more in another post what they did without me! :(

At night, Yeye, nainai, gugu and uncle Jack joined in to celebrate with Papa too. We went to (er...I can't recall the name of the restaurant now, but it's another one of Tung Luk's branches lah)Novena Square. While they were eating, I ate Koropo (not sure about spelling--crackers)and biscuits and nibbled on some of the food they ate too. But after a while, I was "unleashed" again!

I ran round the table and followed one of the friendly waitresses around. She wanted to carry me, but too bad, I hate to be restrained, I preferred to follow her around. When I was going out, I waved and said, "Bye bye!" to all I met along the way. Mama couldn't stop me after that as I continued to do so with strangers outside the shops and toilet! Hehehehehe.....yes, me again--the social butterfly.

Papa's here's something from my heart (well, or at least Mama knew I would say this if I can talk better!).

"Papa, you're the best Papa I could ever ask from God. God has chosen you to be my Papa so that I can see a little reflection of my heavenly Father. Thank you for all your love, sacrifice and selflessness, because of you, I am a happy child today. Though I would feel sad when you discipline me from time to time, I know deep down you still love me.

If not, you wouldn't be giving me so many piggy back rides, cuddles, hugs, kisses and toys! So on your special day today, I wanna pray that God will bless you with more than you could ever imagine or ask for. I pray that God in His abundance and His love for you will shower you with wisdom; so that you can guide our family to higher grounds, blessings; so that you can bless God and others back even more, love; so that you have the capacity to forgive and faith; so that you will never fear but trust that God is always with you no matter what you are going through.

I love you, Papa! Muacks!:**"----Love your little bao bei

P.S: Oh yes, Mama knows one of your dream gifts is an Iphone. Too bad, Mama need to save up more to give you one. But here's a virtual one! :P

Aunty Jessie and Uncle Weilong's wedding @ OCC

I went to Aunty Jessie and Uncle Weilong's wedding at the Orchid Country Club some Saturdays ago. As usual, I was like the social butterfly other than the love for running around.

At the banquet table, I refused to sit still and worse, was terrified by that stupid loud and scary introduction music for the 1st dish that I clung onto my parents for dear life and cried. My parents didn't have a peaceful time to catch up with many of their friends at Herald because of me :P.

When I wasn't afraid (talk about unpredictable kids), I would fuss to get down from high chair and walked around other guests' tables and socialise. Mama really was amazed by my friendliness. She didn't know most of them herself! I went to some pretty jie jies and shook their hands, hi five them, baby talked to them and flashed my cheeky smiles here and there.

Mama said I looked more like the bride of the night, or the mother of the bride! Hahahaaa....Well, I think this is me.

Oh! And I remember the fun Uncle Eric. At first I was afraid to go near him, but when I wanted to play with him, I pulled Mama towards his direction and wahla! After the ice was broken, I was "unleashed"! Wahhahahahaa.....

Uncle Eric is so much fun. He is fun! He is very tall, so when he carries me, I was very high up!

I also saw Aunty Eva sang on stage and was absolutely mesmerized by her. Mama used to listen to one of the songs she sang repeatedly when I was in her womb. So whenever Mama said, "Aunty Eva", my eyes would lit up. So she brought me nearer to the stage to watch her sang that night.

When she was done and left the stage, I was SO VERY disappointed that I kept saying in disbelief, "No more! No more?!" And I made Mama followed her. When Aunty Eva carried me, I looked at her face with such adoration! (My mama is not exaggerating here) My gaze was kept glued to her face as she was talking to Mama. By the way, Aunty Eva was also from Faith like Mama. Mama knew her 2 brothers who are also Kow Fu's good friends in church. Talk about small world :)

When Mama needed to go, I was reluctant! As Mama walked away, I kept looking back saying, "VA!? VA?!" Aunty Eva, I'm your die hard fan

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At Raffles City--Mama's gathering with friends

This post is very much overdue! Many weeks ago, Mama had to meet Grandaunt Beca and Aunty Lynne to buy bridesmaid dress for Aunty Lynne's wedding. Uncle Siak joined them too! Hahaha....but he wasn't the bridesmaid of course! He just happened to be nearby and wanted to catch up.

Papa and I tagged along when they were done. To help Mama chat better (in peace and quiet) with her friends, Papa "sacrificed" his time to look after me. Brought me to walk around the mall.

I saw some very comfy looking couch and, boy, it was definitely comfy! I looked like I was reflecting on life, don't I!?

Papa was trying to take these photos, but I was trying to do the same too! aahahahaha...

Dancing with the softies

No one taught me this, but I just had a sudden inspiration as I was dancing to Hillsongs Kids songs. I went to grab teddy and piggy and danced with them! Boy, my parents were so glad they were spared the "torture" of excessive dancing with me! hahahahaha....

Bei Bei baby

I always like Papa to "bei bei" (piggy back) me. If I want him to carry me on his shoulders I will say, "high high".

Last night, I took the "baby" (doll) and said to Mama, "Bei bei". Then after a while, I wanted Mama to help me put "baby" on my shoulders, "high high". I'm a little Papa!

At Aunty Meiyen's house

I went Aunty Meiyen and Uncle Wee How's house. Mama and Papa went there for steamboat and caught up with their friends. I had so much fun with Zach and Elliot gor gor playing in the ball-tent, container truck and car. Mama could see I like Elliot gor gor (Z gor gor was sleeping then) because I kept sticking close to him and kissed him while he was watching cartoon!HAhahaha... Elliot gor gor also shared with me his toys.

When I was on my bed about to sleep, Mama asked me if I liked to play with gorgors, I said, "truck, share share, ball, fight (because Z gor gor was doing Kung Fu fighting infront of me) and Z (meaning, Z gor gor).

But Mama was tired out in the throughout the night because I was overly stimulated; I cried and screamed for Mama countless times! Poor Mama, sorry!

What on earth are we here for?

Think about this--are we who we are because it is determined at conception or the nurture of our parents and environment played their role? If you browse through many preschools' philosophies, the typical ones are (rephrased), "Every child is uniquely individual", "Unfolds the child's potential", "Moulding young lives" and "Shaping our children for our future".

Mama always wonder if God owns a preschool, what would His philosophy on children be like? Are we as children born with innate God-given potentials, characters and talents, just waiting for the world to unfold? Or the world around us has the responsibility to shape us into who we should be? And who should determine what we should be?

I know, I sound Chim for a 22 months old kiddo :P But hey, it's my life and I have the rights to question. Food for thought!

But Mama found this song very meaningful. All we know is that we were made to worship no matter who we are. I may grow up one day being dominant and leadership driven, influential and sociable, steady and systematic or cautious and organized. All these put together is GOD--all-perfect.

So I think, both plays a part; at conception of what God has given me and the nurture of the environment. The latter is to strive to be who God wants us to be--in His image, isn't it?! But at the end of the day, we are all called to worship Him regardless of who I am. I am humbled.

Jesus loves the little children

Here are some adhoc photos of my outings with my doting Yeye and Nainai. Whenever Yeye's free, he would bring Nainai and me out for gai gai. So far we had been to Botanic Gardens, goat farm, Vivo City, Marine Parade, Pasir Ris Park/Beach, Downtown East, airport, art gallery & many more that my parents might not even know of.

Looking at how many people that dote on me, shower me with love and attention (and did I mention Nainai quit her job in church to look after me since birth? She loves to serve in church, but now, looking after me is her new ministry) make Mama realised how great God's love is. Mama always think I am a blessed child. She can't help but believes that Jesus really loves the little children. It is an overwhelming experience to witness God's love in already great measures here and there and to fathom that God's love is still above all.

I know I am still too young to understand the concept of God Almighty and His love. But I am happy to know He loves me through these people. My parents and grams say grace and pray with me. Most days, Nainai will listen to Godly music and pray as I am playing nearby. In previous months, Nainai had prayer meetings with her sisters at home (my Yi Pohs) and they would cry or speak in loud tongues. I might not understand what exactly was going on, but I do know they were touched because if it was otherwise, I would normally be terrified and cried too. But I didn't. I used to pull tissues for their wet faces and was very calmed. I stayed near them as they prayed and interceded.

Mama envies me in a way because I am growing up in an environment of Godly values and love. My parents only prayer (if they have only one to choose),is that as I grow up, I'll embrace God and His love too.

I may be too young to understand why I say, "Amen" at every, "In Jesus's name we pray", but Mama believes that one day I'll truly know that this Jesus really loves me so, and I'll spread this love to others as well.

Lantern festival @ Clark Quay

My grams and parents brought me to Clark Quay to see the beautiful huge lanterns on display. Well, they decided to go for this one because it was free and nice, instead of the one at Chinese Garden. We went there last year and had a "horrible" (Papa and Mama's secret :P) experience.

So, in order not to "relive" the bad trauma, we settled for Clark Quay, and also because Yeye was the one driving lah! So he's the boss! HAhaha....For me, I'm ok with either as long as I get to go outdoors. I literally spent the time running and dancing. I think people thought I must had caught on the festive mood, heh?! Or I was one of the street entertainers. Papa was hoping some of them will drop some $$! Wei! So rude!

They tried to take photos of me, and with me too. But nothing worked. Then a brilliant idea struck Yeye! He told me to observe the different characters on display and followed their actions. So smart huh, my Yeye! He knew I like to imitate so as I was doing the actions, he just kept clicking away on his precious blackie! Then my parents in their desperation to take with me, tried to discreetly "intercept" into the picture as much as they could.

I had a great time on the whole. Looking forward to Christmas now! I think I would love the music, decorations and most of all, presents!!

Happy at Yeye's house (Pt 2)