The One About Inori

Dear Sunshine,

Today is a special day for both daddy and mummy. Today marks the 366th day (this year is a leap year) you have been with us in the world.

You started out as a lil peanut in mummy’s tummy… And then you grew and grew inside of me. And then you did VERY violent stunts in there….

Ouch.

Then you decided not to grow anymore and had to be induced 3 weeks earlier than the date you were due.

Few minutes old….

You really caught us by surprise, little one. Your grandma had to change her flight to come down to meet you earlier.

But it also meant that we got to hold and cuddle you earlier. We saw you and we fell in love with you. How could we not? You were so adorable! (But also wrinkly. And rather scrawny.)

Your first day… soooo cute!

You made mummy cry when you had jaundice and had to be placed in the incubator with UV lights. You looked so lonely in there. Mummy cried when she was alone in the room with you but couldn’t cuddle you. We could only look through the glass at you.

It was funny – you were the ONLY baby that would tear off your mask. The midwives called you “wriggly worm” and you really lived up to that name! Even till now!

We were amazed at the little things you did. You managed to raise your head up while lying on your tummy at only 2 weeks old. You are always so cheerful and full of smiles for everyone.

Mummy missed you tremendously when I had to go back to work. I would look at your pictures and videos whenever I had a break. You are a joy to be with and will always be.

It is a fun and educational journey for all of us – to watch you grow, develop new skills, learn new vocabulary, perform new stunts etc. You pull at our heartstrings with your little antics and cute little actions. You sometimes surprise us at the amount of things you understand and are aware of around you.

You are a bright and intelligent child, Sunshine. You can be stubborn and strong willed at times too. But overall, you are a very well-behaved little baby and we thank God for that.

(This is her shitting face, by the way.)

You are also a very healthy baby and for that, we really have only God to thank.

Everytime we bring you out, there would be someone who would come over to tell us how cute and gorgeous you are. Haha, you make us blush then. Strangers in the post office would run after us (I’m not exaggerating!) just to tell us that you are soooo cute! Shoppers at the supermart would also start talking to you. I think it’s because of the way you smile at everyone. Melts peoples’ hearts.

Grandma sews you cute little dresses like the red one in the picture above. She loves to shop for pretty clothes for you. Until your wardrobe is bursting with clothes. What are we going to do with all the girly ones if your sibling were to be a boy?? Hahaha.

We knew you were growing up fast when you no longer slept much in the car. You used to fall asleep in 3 minutes flat once the car was in motion but now, you would only fall asleep if you were very tired.

We also knew that you were growing bigger because we could no longer carry you for a long period of time without feeling exhausted. Now your stroller lives permanently in the car boot because should we forget to bring it when we bring you out…………………………. ……………………..

Our arms would be as long as our legs by the time we get home.

You know, Sunshine, both mummy and daddy never knew how much a parents’ love can be for their children until you came along. Although you are the younger one, you’ve taught us countless and important lessons.

Mummy and daddy are learning along with you, Sunshine. We do not know the answer to everything but we will always try out best. We promise!

Last but definitely not the least, we love you, Sunshine. And because we love you, we will always remind you who gave love – our one and only God. Who loved you so much He gave His son Jesus to die for you. We will always pray for you, our little daughter, for the Holy Spirit to guide you and to be with you.

We may not be able to give you all the riches in the world. We may not be able to give you all the time you need from us. We may not know everything in the Bible of everything that the Bible teaches. But we can tell you how much God loves you. Because He is Love. And because of Him, we are able to love you.

Happy 1st birthday, our dearest child. Grow up well. Grow up righteous. Grow with our Lord.