Archive for October, 2011

Calvin — On Turning 7.

Saturday, October 29th, 2011

Me: So Calvin, how do you feel about turning 7 tomorrow?

Calvin: Ah ….. I don’t know…..

Me: Are you happy?

Calvin: Yes.

Me: About what?

Calvin: I have lots of presents! And the party at the park!

Me: What’s your favorite food?

Calvin: Vegetables.

Me: I mean, What is your favourite food? (hoping for a name of a dish)

Calvin: Tomatoes!

Me: What is your favorite dinner dish?

Calvin: Udon noodles in chicken soup — the one cook by you!

Me: *big smile*

Me: What is your favorite sport?

Calvin: Running.

Me: What do u like about it?

Calvin: Because then I can be faster!

Calvin: Mum, why are you asking me so many questions?

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Presents are still the best thing on birthdays! He has received heaps of presents yesterday, many of which are Lego box set. He was so obsessed with them that he sat down after the party and fixed all the lego figurines up.

For some reason, Calvin absolutely loves running. He can run
pretty fast too. He always tries his best, be it at running races or cross country running or at physical education or at soccer classes. I like his attitude. I hope he can keep it up.

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Reminiscing II.

Saturday, October 29th, 2011

Calvin at age 4.

Calvin at age 5.

 Calvin at age 6.

I have been looking through the photo archives again just to look at how Calvin has grown over the last few years.  He really has grown up.  Thank God.

Today’s party at our local park went really really well. Thank God. Weather was fantastic and I think everyone had an enjoyable time, especially Calvin, of course.  Btw, Mr A had a ball playing with his friends too! I will post some pictures of the party soon. Stay tuned.

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Reminiscing.

Friday, October 28th, 2011

Found this picture of Calvin and me in our photo archives.  He was only about 4 months old then.  Absolutely love those chubby cheeks!

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Turning 7.

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

This is Calvin when he was about 3 years old (plus).  He still look slightly babyish and had chubby cheeks.  He loved his toy cars then.

And this, is Calvin nearly age 7.  He has lost all the baby fats, including his chubby cheeks!  He is now tall and slim — not much fats at all.  One thing still remain the same — he still loves to play with his toy cars.

He will be turning 7 on Sunday, but we will be celebrating his birthday in advance with lots and lots of people tomorrow!  Many are his classmates who have invited him to their birthday parties earlier this year.  There will also be friends from church.  At some point, I am regretting my decision to have a party on such a big scale!  Anyway, Calvin has told me “its too late mum, to change your mind!”.  He is so right.  I just hope everyone will have a good time tomorrow (public holiday).  I endeavor to share some pictures of the party in the near future. Stay tuned.

 

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A Hungry Boy Is An Angry Boy.

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

This is a picture of a very unhappy boy.  He is hungry. And angry. 🙁

When Mr A is hungry, he is usually very difficult to handle.  He is highly irritable and totally unreasonable.  I don’t even want to try to appease him. (Yup, including no snack!) It can be a stressful time for me, especially when I am busy preparing the meal.  However, after he has been water and fed, the boy is as happy as Larry. Such is Athan.

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Cool Boys.

Monday, October 17th, 2011

 

This photo was taken outside the museum.  It was a lovely Sunday afternoon.  We were taking a walk after church service when we came across several activities happening along the walkway just outside the museum.  There was a new play area with lots of musical equipments for the children to play with.  The whole design was very pleasing to the eye and it blended in perfectly with the surrounding. The boys were attracted to the new play area immediately. Took a while to get them to go home. 🙂

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Sunday Hymn.

Sunday, October 16th, 2011
         
What A Friend We Have In Jesus
  1. What a friend we have in Jesus,
    All our sins and griefs to bear!
    What a privilege to carry
    Everything to God in prayer!
    Oh, what peace we often forfeit,
    Oh, what needless pain we bear,
    All because we do not carry
    Everything to God in prayer!
  2. Have we trials and temptations?
    Is there trouble anywhere?
    We should never be discouraged—
    Take it to the Lord in prayer.
    Can we find a friend so faithful,
    Who will all our sorrows share?
    Jesus knows our every weakness;
    Take it to the Lord in prayer.
  3. Are we weak and heavy-laden,
    Cumbered with a load of care?
    Precious Savior, still our refuge—
    Take it to the Lord in prayer.
    Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
    Take it to the Lord in prayer!
    In His arms He’ll take and shield thee,
    Thou wilt find a solace there.
  4. Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised
    Thou wilt all our burdens bear;
    May we ever, Lord, be bringing
    All to Thee in earnest prayer.
    Soon in glory bright, unclouded,
    There will be no need for prayer—
    Rapture, praise, and endless worship
    Will be our sweet portion there.
By: Charles C. Converse, 1868
Copyright: Public Domain

We sang this very famous hymn at church today.  It ties in very well with the sermon today on the need to pray and listen. At times, we are so busy that we fail to slow down to read the bible, listen to what God has to say and most of all we forget to pray.  This is very true of me.  The preacher challenged us to think about why we are not praying enough – is it because our lives are good and so there is no need to pray?  Do we only pray when we have needs?  I am challenged now to put aside time to pray daily.

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