Wrote this note on Facebook today for Ying Xuan, who turns two today. Felt like this year is especially significant because we are spending her birthday in Melbourne, away from her Papa who is in Singapore working. After this year, no matter where Papa or Mama goes, we go together as a family.
Hopefully I will be able to show Ying Xuan this note someday. Maybe next year when she turns 3? Haha....
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Dear Ying Xuan,
Happy 2nd birthday! How fast time
flies... We remember when you were born two years ago at 1111 hrs. Well,
Mama wasn't exactly conscious since she was under GA to have you
delivered via C-section, but about two hours later, Mama met you for the
first time, and Mama knew you recognised her straightaway cos you
stared at her with your big black eyes and gave her your sweetest smile.
:) No matter that you didn't get placed into Mama's or Papa's arms
immediately after birth... We more than made up for lost time. :)
From
a newborn who could only cry, turn her head slightly or flail her arms
uncontrollably, you have grown much in these two years to a toddler who
can now talk in short sentences and express your opinions, feelings and
requests, sing simple songs, run up to us for hugs and kisses (or give
your parents hugs and kisses), and climb up and down all over the place
(!!!!).
So as you turn 2 today, remember that Papa and
Mama love you. A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT..... As we would say, from the
Earth to the Moon and back... From the Earth to the distant nebulae and
back (you get the point). And even though we are not the best parents,
we try our best for you all the time. And even though we might scold,
reprimand and even smack you on your small bum bum sometimes, it hurts
us every single time.
To many people, you would not be
perfect in more ways than one... But to your Papa and Mama, you would
be perfect. Perfect for us.
With lots of love,
Papa and Mama
23rd July 2012
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