I've spent some quality time in quiet contemplation pondering so many things, and once again I have come to the conclusion that I have so many blessings! Especially at this time, I'm so thankful for the resurrection of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. That's what Easter is all about. I feel so humbled by his tender mercies that I experience daily.
I've had many other breakthroughs in the past few weeks. Suddenly the light bulb went on in singing lessons, and I'm actually starting to "get" the solfages. Ahh, the work is paying off. I experienced similar results in piano lessons, although I still have so far to go, it's nice to see my fingers doing the work. Then, in swimming I'm actually not fighting the water anymore. I was able to do record laps (for me) this week. It's so nice to feel things coming together! Today I ran 7K, and felt like I could run longer, so that's a relief since I'm behind in my training.
The Chicken pox are clearning up and P handled them quite well with hardly any scratching. I feel so priviledged to be the mother of these wonderful boys. They bring me so much joy! We all went to the park as a family today which was fun. The boys swung each other around in the huge tire swing. J was on for so long and then suddenly ran off. He was gone for a while and we were beginning to wonder where he'd gone. I had seen him over near a bush where it looked like he was chasing birds. It turns out he'd thrown up from all the motion. I guess he learned a lesson about how much motion his body can take. While I was fixing dinner today, D came into the kitchen and said, "Mom how can I help? You only have 2 hands". What a blessing he is in my life!
During my quiet contemplation I realized many other things about how my life has changed over the years...
In 1999 I woke up at 5a.m. for a job, now I wake up at 5:30a.m. for my health. It's so much easier to wake up now.
When I was a newlywed, I thought life couldn't get any better. Surprisingly, it has. Every day it gets better.
I'm enjoying the fruits of taking my roudy children to church all those Sundays. I wondered if this day would ever come, and now I'm realizing it came faster than expected.
My 3 boys used to kiss and hug their mom, now I'm lucky if I get kisses and hugs from one.
The wise ones said "they won't stay young forever". I finally believe them.
All we have is now.
Inspired by some amazing "food art" photos we saw, we had our own carving session. 
P was terrified by the boys potatoes. He wouldn't come near the kitchen.
I've been working on my handstand in yoga. I'm better at balancing now, but thank goodness for windows we've been using as a wall. 
We had a great time attending our friend's wedding reception. 
Downtown KL on our way home.
They are the King and Queen for the day. 
10 years old already. He made and decorated what will probably be his last birthday pinata, since he's growing up so fast. 
P was delighted to help J in the kitchen, making waffles for breakfast. 
D is a master chef at making his famous penne pasta. He thought he had made enough to last a long time, but by the time we got back from our dinner out, it was all gone.
The "faces of Singapore" museum was fascinating. Here, we had fun walking on coals. The man, with his arms outstretched, was so encouraging!
Yes, I ruin pictures too, but not purposely. These pools were awesome. The boys wanted to swim in them. 
It's a miracle! We finally got a picture of the two of us, without making any silly faces!
He seldom fails to ruin a picture. Oh well, I guess that's how he'll be remembered.
From the light rail station, it was a short walk to our hotel. 
Tempting to sit on. He was a good sport.
