what a child! what a gift!

He's spontaneous yet careful.
He's candid yet reflective.
In one instant, he'd mesmerize us with his smile.
At other times, he'd surprise us with his ideas.
In times when he's most a darling--
- He'd prays for mom and dad with his hand laid on us.
- He'd read his favorite book of world's wonders (and questions!)
- He'd talk with adults like he's also an adult.
- He'd ask questions that leave you wondering "where on earth did he get that?"
- He'd read one Bible story and asks his dad to read three more before he goes to sleep.
- He'd watch his favorite films the nth time until the DVD cracked and no more. Once he cried over a torn dvd and in between sobs, he said "it has served its purpose so it's gone now."
- He'd say out loud or post in our bedroom door "dad/mom, i love you"
- He'd demand that mom sings to him as she puts him to sleep-- this is on top of the massage session!
- He'd find his way inside our room early morning so we could cuddle before his breakfast time.
- He'd ask his dad to leave the room cause his bed is too small for us (although what he really wants is to be alone with mom)
In times when he is least a darling--
- He'd argue with mom and dad why there's consequence.
- He'd post some warning signs such as "No Entry"
- He'd ask why he has a schedule to follow at home when his friends do not have.
- He'd complain why he couldn't play outside past 6pm when all his best friends are still out there playing.
- He'd do something good so he could have his way.
- He'd get into fights and insists that he is right.
- He'd come home silent and immediately reach out and opens the medicine cabinet for Betadine as first aid to his wounded elbow, or knees or toes--
- he'd resist and struggle with our embrace every after rod session
Family fun times are filled with surprises!
- He'd beam with pride as he shows us his rewards from Sunday School class
- He'd plan out our family times (at malls) and makes sure he's got more time to play or check new toys around.
-  He'd tell his mom to do groceries while he and dad goes to his favorite toy store.
-  He'd share about his day and reports what is fun and what is not.
-  He'd tell lengthy narration of how a neighbor spoiled their game and bowed not to play with that neighbor again.
What a child!
He's both a darling and a challenging one--
He's a whole new world for us to discover, learn from and grow with--
He's a fragile soul who needs much these three--- love, love and love.
He's our boy extraordinaire God entrusted to us to nurture.
May we be faithful in fulfilling our role as parents-- to raise up a godly generation who loves and honors God.