Children's Day
It was Children's Day today, and here I am wishing all the children in a world a wonderful day. We remember especially those who are unfortunate, the poor, homeless and neglected ones who have barely experienced the love of their parents, siblings and friends.
Here in Singapore, we have to be thankful, both as children and as parents for the stability and ability to live our lives in peace and prosperity.
Today, naturally, was a day for our children to enjoy themselves, to just be children. Although there was a bit of scolding going on, can't help that, I gave them a bit of leeway to be the naughty brats they are. It's also a day for us parents to really look at them, wonder how they've grown up so fast and let it sink in that they won't be children forever, and that really soon they'll be all grown up and doing their own things.
Celest and I were just looking at some old (just 2 years ago) pictures and reminiscing about the younger versions of Nigel and Shannon. And at the back of my mind I know that 2 years from now we'll be doing the very same thing about the current versions we have today. I took a peek at them sleeping just before this and, to me, they look perfect in their slumber. Breathing away with a slight snore, eyes peacefully closed and just deep in dreamland. So peaceful, so calm.
God has really blessed us with the children we have - at the end of the day, after all the tempers have gone away, we really have the kids we've always wanted, everything we've dreamt of, and we couldn't have had it better. I think we've done a pretty good job so far and the journey ahead is still long - which is good, as I really want to appreciate every moment of this, cherish each moment, every incident and to capture these memories with them. When I catch myself wanting time to pass, I try to remind myself that I should be appreciating time instead as I will surely look back and wish that I did more.
Happy Children's Day kiddos!!
Here in Singapore, we have to be thankful, both as children and as parents for the stability and ability to live our lives in peace and prosperity.
Today, naturally, was a day for our children to enjoy themselves, to just be children. Although there was a bit of scolding going on, can't help that, I gave them a bit of leeway to be the naughty brats they are. It's also a day for us parents to really look at them, wonder how they've grown up so fast and let it sink in that they won't be children forever, and that really soon they'll be all grown up and doing their own things.
Celest and I were just looking at some old (just 2 years ago) pictures and reminiscing about the younger versions of Nigel and Shannon. And at the back of my mind I know that 2 years from now we'll be doing the very same thing about the current versions we have today. I took a peek at them sleeping just before this and, to me, they look perfect in their slumber. Breathing away with a slight snore, eyes peacefully closed and just deep in dreamland. So peaceful, so calm.
God has really blessed us with the children we have - at the end of the day, after all the tempers have gone away, we really have the kids we've always wanted, everything we've dreamt of, and we couldn't have had it better. I think we've done a pretty good job so far and the journey ahead is still long - which is good, as I really want to appreciate every moment of this, cherish each moment, every incident and to capture these memories with them. When I catch myself wanting time to pass, I try to remind myself that I should be appreciating time instead as I will surely look back and wish that I did more.
Happy Children's Day kiddos!!