2 weeks ago she said, "Mum, is it ok if I take boy for a movie after school tomorrow?" I was slightly taken aback as #5 is only 7, and none of them has taken him out alone. "I asked him if he wants to watch the Lego movie and he said that his friends have watched it and he wants to watch it too. I know you are very busy so I can take him there by bus. Don't worry mum, we'll be fine." Deep in my heart, I knew they would be fine as #3 is very independent and also very nurturing. Besides, the bus goes all the way to the terminal so there won't be any roads to cross. I allowed them to go and told them I would pick them back so that they'll be in time for dinner. It suddenly hit me that my kids have really grown up!
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Sibling day out |
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Her real life toy |
In the evenings, our helper used to settle Kate to sleep but these days, once our helper carries her into the room, she starts to wail as she wants to hang around with the rest of the family instead of going to bed. I was starting to get worried as this meant that I was a prisoner in the evenings. I was also wondering what am I to do when I go for my trip with my mum next month. One night, when I had to accompany the hubs for dinner, #3 told me that she would try to put her to bed, and she managed to! She even chose the safest bed for Kate to sleep in, which was the pull-out section of a bed, so that she will be sandwiched and won't be able to roll off.
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All in a day's work |
I really love her can-do attitude. I took her for her dental appointment and as we were pressed for time, I instructed her to run up first while I went to search for a carpark. Just as I dropped her off, I asked her "Which floor is it?" (because I couldn't remember). She hollered back, "I'm not sure but I'll find my way!" and she dashed off. With this child, I don't have to worry about her.
You know, the strange thing was that when they were growing up, I had the most problems with her. She couldn't sit still (too much energy), was always answering your questions with more questions (her mind thinks too fast), and was always getting lost (extremely curious child). But now, all that is working out really well. The same issues which I had with her became a boon instead of a bane.
I am indeed blessed.

You know, the strange thing was that when they were growing up, I had the most problems with her. She couldn't sit still (too much energy), was always answering your questions with more questions (her mind thinks too fast), and was always getting lost (extremely curious child). But now, all that is working out really well. The same issues which I had with her became a boon instead of a bane.
I am indeed blessed.
Thankful Tuesdays:
"He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has" - Epictetus
Thankful… for the hub's cooking
Thankful… for #5's cooking and caring of Kate
Thankful… for #3 in so many ways
Thankful… for sister-in-law #1
Thankful… for #5's cooking and caring of Kate
Thankful… for #3 in so many ways
Thankful… for sister-in-law #1
Thankful… for my family
Thankful… for the beauty of nature
Thankful… for my mum-in-law
Thankful… for my father-in-law
Thankful… for all who helped create this blog
Thankful… for #4's resilience and forgiveness
Thankful… for blogging perks
Thankful… for my husband's extended family
Thankful... for #2, the dream baby
Thankful... for school
Thankful... for my parents
Thankful… for all who helped create this blog
Thankful… for #4's resilience and forgiveness
Thankful… for blogging perks
Thankful… for my husband's extended family
Thankful... for #2, the dream baby
Thankful... for school
Thankful... for my parents
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I'm so encouraged by this post. To not just look at how Sophie is at the present but imagine how she would be like when she'll be older and also acknowledging all her positive traits. I believe her strong personality can be a good thing too.
ReplyDeleteYes, looking back, thankfully we never labeled her as 'naughty' or other negatives. Sometimes in the busyness of parenting, we only tend to notice the 'bad' things the kids are doing, when in fact, they could be finding their feet or internalising what we are teaching them.
DeleteShe is so sweet!! Well done and many pats on the back!
ReplyDeleteNow you have to write a similar post for all the rest! If you haven't already been doing that heh.
Yes, yes. I started with a thankful post on the hubs, then my son, then #3. Will follow on with the rest of the family :)
DeleteShe's such a sweetie. A caring sister, an understanding daughter and i'm sure she will be a great Mommy in the future!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure she will be.. lots of practice with Kate :)
DeleteNothing more than what a mum can ask for. Sweet little #3. Wonder how old she is :)
ReplyDeleteYes :) She's 11.
DeleteWhat a wonderful jiejie #3 is, thoughtful, selfless and sacrificial. That photo of her carrying Kate (her real life toy) is my fav...you've raised the girls well!
ReplyDeleteHey Angie,
DeleteThat's too kind. I'm glad she's turned out so well in a lot of ways, but still room for improvement in other areas ;)
she is such a sensible girl, you definitely have raised your kids well :)
ReplyDeleteHi Haifang,
DeleteThanks for the compliment and taking the time to comment :)