Some musings

Alvin said it again after a lunch conversation with his colleague. His colleague has many hobbies like Lego building and he's into steam engines now. Because of his interests and pursuit of knowledge on the things he's interested in, his 3 yr old daughter is also interested in those things, and he imparts his knowledge to her. Alvin reiterated the point that we cannot teach our children what we are not. So it always begins with us. If we are always growing and learning, and if we are truly passionate about life, our children will likely be like that. Which is why I'm drawn to homeschooling, because I am constantly challenged to learn and to grow with my children.

How much does a 3 1/2 yr old really understand?

We attended Timor Nite tonight, a meeting to share about the vision God has given to churches in Singapore to transform this baby nation. It's historical as it's the first time churches, not missions agencies, of different denominations have formed an alliance to reach a nation and be involved in many aspects of the nation building.

We were given a card with the map of Timor on it, and some prayer pointers. While different people were going up to share, I whipped out the coloring pencils and and coloring book for Christen and a snack for Lauren to occupy them.

When it was time to pray for Timor, I gathered the kids and told Christen to pray for the children of Timor, that they would be healthy and strong and not get sick. So Christen prayed, " Dear God, please help the children to be strong and healthy. Help them to have clean water to drink so that they won't get sick." The clean water bit was mentioned by a doctor when he was sharing how the people in Timor didn't really need doctors. The children often suffered from diarrhea because of malnutrition and dirty water. The children and their parents really needed someone to tell them about hygiene and good nutrition.

Was Christen listening while she was coloring?
Did she understand it? Did she 'get' it?

Her prayer said it all.

Dog Phobia

Lauren's been saying this every time we see a dog, "

Foo-foo bite ME!"

Think she's trying to say Woof - woof. Am documenting this because this is good enough reason for Alvin to want a 3rd kid. :) Yes, we think she's beyond the cute limit.