A has turned 10 a month back and E just a few days ago just turned 8.
A is a preteen and I'm in unchattered territory. She is and will always be our first guinea pig. I hope she survives our nonsense and thrives despite our mistakes. It is not easy to discipline a preteen. Some days (ok most days) it is disastrous, other days it's all lovely and sweet. I wish things were as easy as when she was the cutest toddler girl, when she was the apple of our eyes, when she could do no wrong (that's easy when you're the firstborn and only child for a while). I do very much hope to help her grow up well, rooted in Christ, and spread her wings to soar, to do what God has planned for her.
E has transited well into primary school life. From a shy, timid and quiet kid, she has become more confident, nurturing, helpful and talkative. She currently is at a stage where she verbalises her stream of conscious thoughts to me most of the time, unless she's really tired or grumpy. That girl can really talk and talk and talk! E has less self-confidence (similar to me) and tends to think that she can't be as good as her older sis. She, being the more chin-chai sort, has a relaxed attitude towards her studies and school work. But somehow in her anyhowly-do attitude, she has learnt quite well in school. Not the top 10%, but considering the fact that I spend less time coaching her on her homework and tests, she's doing ok. Careless, chin-chai, but ok. One thing that stands out about her is her nurturing side. She is our resident babysitter. She is normally found near D, who is usually all over the place, doing nonsense at any time. She does this without being asked, unlike the other siblings, who I have to nag to keep watching over their toddler bro when I'm busy doing something else. May E grow to know deeply God's great love for her in her heart.
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