After a long blogging hiatus

First, my sister came to Penang. Only for a night though. Still, better than nothing.

Next, I had loads of work to do. And close to zero inspiration.

The following weekend, I fell sick. Tooth infection, a plugged milk duct leading to some mastitis, viral fever (unrelated to the tooth and milk duct) and stuff.

Consequently, I haven't had the time and energy to blog.

Anyway...

Our cheeky princess turned 5 months old yesterday.

Training her abs ~ 

About Sophie... She is blossoming a little more every day into an energetic and adventurous lady, who seemingly loves good belly-aching laughs, hugs and being cradled, traveling, exploring (she is one very curious baby - even the simplest things and places fascinate her ), swimming and er... gymnastics.

She never gives up on pushing her limits. Her determination puts me to shame. And burns calories. Hers and mine. *Sweat*

New developments... well, she just began sitting unsupported last week. She can also suck her own toes, hold two toys (one in each hand) simultaneously, hold a toy while flipping over, sit up by gripping my thumb with just one hand and pulling herself into a sitting position, give me a claw hand high-five (haha) and touch my face gently whenever I say, "Sayang mummy".

Stranger anxiety is a thing of the present. I guess it is a necessary phase that she would have to go through. Then again, she is not so anxious with certain kinds of people; and so, I wonder how she categorises strangers. Hmmm.

While being a stay-at-home-mom is tough (at least, for me), watching Sophie grow from strength to strength fills me with joy and gratitude. I am reminded, each time she turns a month older, of what Christ being our Emmanuel means. As He was Word made flesh, He yet makes His much-needed presence and gracious help felt in the daily ups and downs, through the most earthly means - good friends, doctors, texts, fellowship at church, family support, Friday afternoons to myself, etc...as well as trials. God is good, not because things are all good with me... but He is good and hence, makes all things work together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.

Thought I'd end by quoting Watchman Nee:

"If God leads you to walk a way that you know, it will not benefit you as much as if He would lead you to take the way that you do not know. This forces you to have hundreds and thousands of conversations with Him, resulting in a journey that is an everlasting memorial between you and Him."