Music Video : Anya, you’re one in a million
Vai was given a personalised music CD from his friend as gift for his 2nd birthday last year. And soon after, we ordered one for Anya as well.
And we love the songs in this CD. Anya often asks for it to be played before she goes to bed too.
One of my favourites is this one : You’re one in a million.
The words in the song also say what I truly feel about being her mommy and about our Anya.
Here’re the lyrics:
Way up above us
Twinkling bright
There must be a million stars in the sky tonight
Anya, don’t worry
No need to cry
You are the only twinkle that’s in my eye
Chorus
Anya, you’re one in a million
No one can take your place
Though I could try, there’s no that I
Could ever forget your face
Anya, you’re one in a million
No other ever could do
‘Cause not even one in a million
Could ever compare to you
Could ever come close to you.
Through all the laughter
Through all the tears
Whenever you need me
I will be standing here
Right here
Anya, don’t wonder
Don’t ever fear
Though you may wander
I’ll always be right here
So near
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I know she wanted me to make a music video for her too after she saw the videos – click here and here – I made for Vai last year.
And so here it is.
Click HERE to watch the video clip, made specially for Anya’s 5th birthday!
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Err, here’s a little confession.
I get very sentimental every time I watch the video. Sigh. I just feel time flies SO fast, and my girl is SO big now. I feel those five years passed by too quickly.
I miss those baby and toddler times. I miss her childish giggles and voice. And as I watch the clip and the photos, I keep getting reminded how those moments will never repeat itself. How she’ll never be that small again. It’s almost like … I don’t want her to grow up.
It may sound silly, but I must say that although I’ve been her fulltime mommy since she was born, I feel like I want to spend MORE time with her before she grows even bigger!
Ah. Anyway. I hope by sharing this with everyone, all of us – whom God has entrusted with little ones in our hands – continue to treasure our time with our children.
Because our time with them is limited.
They’ll grow up.
And we can never turn back time.
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Sally :
Thanks for sharing, Sally. Precious moments spent with our little ones ya …
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Andrea :
Oh I can’t even begin to imagine how I’d feel when I have to learn to ‘let go off’ my kids because it is ‘time’ for us to let go
God’s grace be with you and your family, Andrea …
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Siska:
By now JL is already three and she’s a BIG sister to baby Caleb!!
Hope you’re recovering well and is coping well with the new ‘routine’ of being a mom of two.
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Samantha :
Sometimes when I see Anya and Vai run around silly and get so loud giggling and laughing away, I tell myself how one day they won’t be so ‘carefree’ anymore … and I know I’d surely miss those childish moments …
kkf :
Yes … it’s a wonderful gift for the kids isn’t it ? 🙂
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Sandra :
Yes totally agree on how we too need ‘me-time’ alone from the kids however much we love them. It’s a great way to recharge n refresh …
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Rachel :
Thanks …. 🙂
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Wei :
Thanks for sharing the verses … I too love the song a lot! Meaningful words …
Yes. I agree! Those moment is gone, it’s really gone. What we can do now is miss those moments. Whenever I see current Cayden, I will think of his baby & babyish moment. Deep down, I know I can’t find it back anymore:'(
ya, i agree… time flies way too fast and i always wish that JL is still a baby and if i could, i would want to start all over again. but ya, next week she’s turning 3. i can’t believe it’s been 3 years. seem like i just popped her out and now her bro’s turn
Beautiful and honest post. Hits my heart in a tender spot. My first baby just turned 18 and we’ll be leaving her here in the US when we come to Singapore. God sort of forces us to let go of them little by little (starting where you are with Anya) because one day they will be on their own. It’s our job to properly prepare them for that day. To hold them close but with a slightly open hand and then to one day release the arrow….
Ah, so touching and sweet… It gets me teary and remind me of the time I spent with my gal too since she was a baby, watching her grow and all those firsts…Thanks for sharing.
What a beautiful & encouraging reflection, Leonny. Thank you for sharing, I loved the “You’re One in a Million” song, I’m teary every time I listen to it :).
I’m reminded again of this:
God gave us children not to punish us or to make our lives miserable but as a reward to enrich our lives, draw us closer to Him and to display His glory – Psalm 127:3-5
3 Sons are a heritage from the LORD,
children a reward from him.
4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior
are sons born in one’s youth.
5 Blessed is the man
whose quiver is full of them.
They will not be put to shame
when they contend with their enemies in the gate.
Enjoy your holiday :D.
Beautiful video clip of Anya. What you have said is so true…
Ooooh sooo sweet! Simply lovely.
So true – i feel the same way – unwilling to give up my time with Tobias – thot there are times (just some times) i feel the need to be without him for a while.
i have personalised cd for my angel too. 🙂