Anya: 6 years, 1 month
Just earlier, I came across a photo of Anya, taken two years ago, and she looked so much more ‘babyish’ there!
Her hair was shorter. Her face was chubbier. She just looked … littler.
And I thought to myself, awww … look at how she’s so much more grown-up now.
Man.
How time flies.
The thing is, I’m sure I’d feel the same way two years from today when I look at THIS photo, taken earlier today when we checked out ‘Kampong Buangkok’, Singapore’s last surviving Kampong – a Malay word for ‘village’!
[Will blog about our visit soon]
And so, while I’m here today, spending my hours and days with my little ones (however sweet or challenging those moments can be), I try to remind myself how I should always, always, treasure my time with my children.
Because one day, their ‘childhood days’ will be far and gone.
And as much as I’d greatly MISS those growing-up days, I really hope by then I’d look back and remember how we’ve done our best in raising them, in teaching them God’s ways, in being a positive role model in their early years, and in spending OUR time with them.
Growing together with them.
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i do love your write much much…tq at least u teach me to be mother at least.
Hi Zura!
I’m learning too everyday …
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts …
Stop by often yeah =D
Chloe:
Hi there … thanks for leaving a comment 🙂
For photos on my blog, they go through colour enhancement works … I took the shot with my Canon Powershot S90, and I didn’t use any filter …
Cheers.
julietaidy:
Thanks! 🙂
Love the green-painted wooden house and the overall feel there too!
Jyoan:
Ya, thanks for the photo compliment 🙂
I have very few growing up photos too. Thanks to today’s technology, things change a lot, and let’s use it for the better too!
Andy:
Heaps of kampong in Indonesia for sure, but the thing is, our kids don’t get to see such places often (also since we only visit Jakarta about once a year).
Thanks again for the places to visit link you emailed 🙂
Hi,
I like your photos very much.
May I know what filter lens did you use to achieve such a vintage, greenish tone?
I love the green and red (anya’s crocs) in this photo! Vintage feel =)
Oh, and I forgot to say, this picture of Anya is very well taken!
Growing up is always fast. Thank God there is something called blog now. I am planning to embark on a massive photo digitalization project soon. And right now, I reminisce the childhood memories that could only be caught on film cameras, where there was only Take 1 and Take 2 for normal people. No crazy reviewing and deleting.
I am sure your kids adore you and are learning great things everyday of their lives. =)
I love that steamed brownie, and I am so going to try it after my exams!
hello Leonny, thought u are from Jakarta?
Where kampung/villages are more abundent/lively/authentic?
And u choose to visit Sg’s last kampung??