The beautiful 5 years

Yesterday, my daughter completed 5 years of her life and started a brand new 6th year. It was her 6th birthday. An age which we all would love to go thru again , if given the chance. An age of innocence, running around happily, eagerly expecting presents from adults. It seems this year this bubbly girl knows how to ask 'Where is my present?' compared to the previous years where she was sort of less 'questionable'. 
She was all smiles when she was able to choose her own birthday dress (a privilege which was given to her intentionally). I guess this little girl has matured a little bit where she chose a purple color dress  compared to the traditional pink which was her all time favorite. Kids do change all the time. I think nothing is priceless to see this back then little bundle of joy has grown up so much over the time. Not sure if I should say time flies fast or we are getting older. Maybe both. I remember vividly on this very day 5 years ago, being a new mother and having mixed feelings and reactions. The emotions were just simply cannot be described. 
Fortunately, I was able to come out of the temporary trauma and experience what other mothers would do. It was a chance which I truly feel blessed. Even though there are lots of ups and downs. I think I have grown over the years. Life has taught me many things. This little angel of mine walked thru with me, showering with many experiences which I never imagined. I see my transformation of myself, learning thru difficulties and still learning lessons of life. I'm able to see life in different ways and how it should be seen. There are lots more to see and change. For good for sure. Hope more blessings to come in future so I'm able to carry out duties as a person.

It's time of the year again!

Each time the month of February comes, we will have special extra thoughts. It's not because of Valentines, unfortunately, but it's more than that. It is our little sunshine's birthday we are talking about here. As the chatterbox turns 6 next month, she is most in control of what she wants, happily makes her own decisions. Unlike few years ago, we decide on everything, our preparations and stuffs. Now, she's really growing fast and we are unable to catch up with the pace. Gone are the days when we say 'Why not you wear this blue dress, you look nice in it?' or ' Why not you tie your hair this style, it's much nicer!'. Right now, we will just respect whatever decision she makes for herself, and if that gives her sense of independence and self control, we will go with it. There were times where I miss those good old days, little I know I would be wishing for it again. It's time to let her grow, appreciating each moments as it comes. She taught us many lessons in life and the journey continues. Some are inarguably astonishing to realize how life changes with time. Today, she helped me to decorate her birthday goodie bags. It was a fun filled evening with no phrase said 'I'm bored, what can I do?'. With coloring and cutting, we managed to finish up our assignment for the day !