ENOUGH

CHORUS:
All of You is more than enough for
All of me for every thirst and
Every need You satisfy me
With Your love and all I have in You
Is more than enough

You are my supply
My breath of life
Still more awesome than I know
You are my reward
Worth living for
Still more awesome than I know

You're my sacrifice of greatest price
Still more awesome than I know
You're my coming King You're everything
Still more awesome than I know

Breakdown/Ending:
You’re enough, You’re enough
You’re enough for me

Song by Chris Tomlin and Louie Giglio
Sung by Barlow Girl (the version I know anyway)

Lord, thank You for songs like this that help me express my heart. It's hard for me right now to say that You're Enough for me. I'm really struggling with that, but somewhere, some small part of me is crying out this song. So, there's hope for me yet (that's me "speaking to me". I know there's hope because of Your finished work on the Cross). I'm finding my way back. Hold me close, dear Lord.

Bob the Builder

Sean's a huge fan of Bob the Builder. Actually, Sean hardly watches TV. He prefers books & we prefer it that way but all that's changed now. It started innocently enough some months ago.

An electrician came to my parents' home to do some wiring & Sean, being afraid of strangers, was clinging to me. Just to distract him, I switched the TV on. Bob the Builder was showing. And that was it. I think what attracted him to that cartoon was all the trucks in it.

Now, he watches Bob everyday. He has a Bob story book, coloring book & stickers. He knows the names of each truck & character & he knows a bit of the song too.

Recently, his grandpa bought him a toy excavator large enough for him to sit on. It came with a yellow construction helmet. Yup, just like Bob's. Sean was delighted.


Sean on his tractor. He named it "Scoop" after the tractor in Bob the Builder.


Aidan's not to be left behind. Here he is playing with Sean's toy tools.

Want me to carry him?

That's what Sean says each time Aidan cries. He'll come to me, lift his arms (like we would to carry a babe) & ask that question. It's so cute & sweet. All the more because he can't carry Aidan. :)

Sean's "changing" again. He's becoming more independent. Last month, he suddenly started putting on his shoes by himself, feeding himself (alas, this happens only when he's in the mood), drinking water from a cup, putting on his pants - hasn't mastered this yet. Usually he gets both legs in one opening & starts struggling. Yesterday, I discovered that he's been watching me do the dishes for he suddenly washed (or rinse) his cup (plastic cup, of course) the exact way I do it. It was so cute. Of course it's also a great excuse to play with water, so he'll be "washing" one cup or bowl after another (even grabbing clean ones to wash) while my mum yells at him to stop. Kids....trust them to turn work into fun-time.

Lately, he's turned all "politey-gentlemanly" too. He'll rush to open the gate for me without being asked & announce with a loud voice, "I open gate for mummy already!" He's learning to ask for things properly instead of whining. It's usually, "Please can I have bread with jam" or etc, but it can get confusing for him with funny results. Like tonight. He asked my dad, "Please can I have can you bring me home?" :)

I love my boy! Wish I can capture all these candid moments on camera.

Sean's first science project

My dad thought it would be fun to do a simple science project with Sean. So he got some green beans & planted it in a container with wet cotton. A few days later, out came bean sprouts.

Sean didn't know what to make of it. He listened to my dad's explanation & suspiciously eyed the bean sprouts. He peered at it for some time & finally said, "Eeeee! Geli!" Ha!ha! So much for science!

What's become of the human race?

I am afraid of reading the news these days. Too much mayhem & murder. Too much ugliness in the world. In humans. It's inhumane.

Recently, the murder of a 19 year old student & the murder of a 3 year old toddler. They died horribly. Probably at the hands of people they trusted. News like these give me nightmares. They affect me for days on end. I cannot get it out of my head...& heart.

Now that I'm a parent, I cannot imagine the effects of such tragedy. I cannot imagine that humans can be so cruel. I think the pain is too much to bear.

Dear Lord, help us! Help us to be strong to pray against such evil inflicting our nation. Build in us courage to get down on our knees to pray for Your intervention. And protect our loved ones each day.

I'll steer clear of the news for some time. It's too painful.

It was a grand field

We went to Melaka Megamall for the first time last Sunday. It's rather grand - the interior & exterior. Wide corridors, swanky shoplots, a grand fountain at the concourse area (yes, inside the mall), a huge MacDonalds, etc.

Yet, I felt a bit sad. The Megamall is standing on what used to be Padang Pahlawan. It's a historic field. It's where our first Prime Minister declared "Merdeka! Merdeka!" It's also across the road from Sacred Heart Convent-my alma mater.

I remember just lazing under the big trees by the side of the field after extra curricular activities. Buying kacang putih or drinks from the vendors that pass by. Participated in Merdeka celebrations held at that field too.

Our church youths used to play football there on Sunday evenings. We girls tagged along to jog or just to hang out.

It was a grand field. And now, it's reduced to barely any greenery, parking lots & the Megamall. *Sigh*

It has begun

The "war" that is. Aidan began grabbing Sean's toys or anything Sean touches about 2 months ago. Sean retaliates by screaming, grabbing it back & Aidan will then scream. *sigh* I didn't expect this for another few months at least. Aidan notes that Nemo is Sean's best pal & will make extra effort to grab Nemo & when he's successful, he'll wave it in the air with a very cheeky smile as if to say, "I got it! I got it!"

Nowadays, Sean grabs any toy Aidan plays with. *sigh* But there are times he'll willingly share his toys with Aidan. Selected ones la.


If I can't get Nemo, I'll grab Bubbles!


Sean's in the shower. Quick! Grab the truck!