Darren - When He Turned 7
At 7 years 1 month, he continues to
* Be complained by teachers for not paying attention in class
* Avoid doing school homeworks
* Deny his mistakes but never fail to give tell-tale signs with his eyes
* Wet his bed when he gets too cosy under his warm quilt
* Disturb his elder brother so often that they ended up in fights, until he lost a front tooth (Sigh! Sigh!)
* Jump three flights of steps at a time despite warning
* Laugh aloud as long as he is happy regardless of time and venue
* Gobble all his rice and noodles and leave the dishes intact
* Dance and dash instead of walk, until he ended up with a Panda Eye (Oh Gosh!)
* Speak as he wishes without thinking twice
* Leave his things everywhere at home except the designated spots
* Destroy things that he lays hands on effortlessly
* Be distance away even before we finish giving our instructions
* Create unnecessary actions sometimes just to see our angry reactions
* Pester persistently, hoping that we will surrender
Still..still… he remains such a lovely and innocent baby and it is unbearable to make him cry:)
However, it is also him who
* Brings much laughter to our lives, being always the most cheerful person at home
* Shows me what it is like to live with happiness for the moment and not worries for the future
* Sends me the most mushy love messages that I have ever received in my life since he learns to SMS a month ago
* Gives me surprises every now and then, with his thoughtful cards and sometimes hilarious actions
* Tries to play the big brother instead, showing Brendan how things can be done where his elder brother lacks the skill or confidence
* Teaches me that one can be independant and exploring to create that FUN journey in learning
* Wriggles besides me when I am sick, to tell me that he gave me a massage while I was asleep
* Cheers us up with his unique mannerism when things get tough at home
* Spreads joy and fun with his presence
* Volunteers to help out with little chores at home
* Displays to us that one can be versatile in life as long as he chooses to
* Convinces us that he is still a very SWEET BABY despite letting us blow our top sometimes
* Enables me to enjoy the JOY of a family life with siblings, a privilege that I have never had before
* Makes me look forward to his voluntary phone calls, almost everyday from school
* Never fail to delight us of the quick progress he can make in anything he does as long as he is serious and interested
His fun-loving and happy self:)
Sometimes, I wonder when he will start to observe some disciplines in life as he grows. However, I LOVE the smiles on his face, the innocence that he shares AND the excitement that he has and I WISH he can continue to enjoy his carefree childhood days.
I believe time might take away his playfulness and his innocence but time will not take away his fun-loving nature and sunshine that he brings to people around him.
EVERYTHING ABOUT DARREN — IS WHAT MAKES HIM VERY SPECIAL — AND HE WILL REMAIN TO BE SPECIAL ALWAYS IN OUR HEART.
IT HAS BEEN AN ENJOYABLE AND REWARDING JOURNEY TO TRAVEL WITH HIM IN OUR LIVES.
- {A special love dedication from mommy as Darren turned 7 years old.}-
Darren has a baby cute face.. he doesnt look 7.. :)
It’s all that, good and challenging, that makes our relationship with our children very, very special. Happy Birthday Darren!
He’s such a treasure to have. It’s people like him who brings much optimism and joy into a world which is mostly negative by nature.
Happy birthday, Darren! Stay cheerful and happy always! :)
Darren is cute and sure no one could bear to see him sad ;)
what a lovely dedication. Happy birthday Darren! stay cool and be cheerful always.
awww… he’s still a kid! Don’t be too hard on him lah.
you seem to have such sweet little young man. i also have boys for my kids, in fact i have three rowdy and sweet boys. enjoy every moment with them. time flies so fast. nice dedication for Darren
Hi Claire,
Yes, he and his baby face….it makes it easier for him to win people’s hearts:)
Hi Marie,
Nobody is perfect. Despite the inperfections in our kids, they remain SPECIAL to the parents. As parents, we are not perfect too but I we are SPECIAL to our loved ones too:)
Hi Ing,
Our kids are always our most priceless treasures that noone else can replace.
Hi Michael,
Thanks. His cute look and cute behaviour brings out the completeness in him. Always so innocent.
Hi Life Ramblings,
Thanks! I wish he could understand completely the dedication that I have made to him at this age.
Hi ECL,
Yah..will go SOFT on him till I receive more complaints…..haha.
But still, I believe in letting him enjoy his childhood, with certain disciplines of course.
Hi Lesley,
Nice to know that you have three rowdy but sweet boys…just like me…Hee.. Except that my third one is my hubby….
Haha…joke aside, it has been really a joy growing up with our very own kids…despite their disobedience and defiance sometimes. They make our lives complete, don’t they?