Some times, God gives you gifts that you never asked for, and at unexpected times as well.
4 weeks ago, we found out that Daphne was pregnant (after a series of home test-kits, GP visits, and other events that would warrant an essay in itself :) ) Part of me (silently) blurted out "Whoa, are you serious?", but another part of me calmly (and audibly) proclaimed "Hey, we've been married over 3 years, it's about time!"
Living with BFC folks meant that there were babies all around. Punggol Small Group was often a 'pink party' with the 5 little girls melting our hearts each time we hug them goodbye. Kids were a way of life as we took turns to carry/play with them in between and after service.
Vivid pictures of sleepness nights, diaper parades, overly doting grandparents, redecorating the spare room, pink walls with Hello Kitties (*faints*) fill my mind, along with many many many questions:
- Do I want a kid? Definitely! I want to have at least 2, maybe 3 kids.
- Does it matter if it's a boy or girl? I think a boy would be 'safer' for a first kid, cos they're tougher physically. I'm not the most gentle of persons :P (But girl or boy, I'll love em the same, ie. lotsa lotsa lots! :D )
- Do I want Daphne to be a stay-home mom? Well, for the last 2 years, I've been telling her that she can be a tai-tai if she wanted, provided she could stand staying at home all day.
- Should I buy a car? Possibly if I don't go study in USA next year.
- Could I possibly afford 3 kids? God provides, but it will involve much sacrifice on our part.
PS. And no, if you're speculating, little Leong wasn't made during June Camp, but just over a week after it. :P
1 comment:
Hi Both, Congrats. It's so timely that the new package for parenthood has just been announced. Savings, savings, Savings! Do your best, God will do the rest. Cheersv =)
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