Dumpling night

It was one of those nights we were too lazy to make dinner, so I just boiled some frozen dumplings to share. Just as I felt guilty about being too tired to make dinner on weekends, Isabella whispered, “Mom, I wish I never grow up too quickly so I can have dinner with you like this always,” she whispered in my ears.

“I wish the same”, I whispered back, my eyes welled up.

There are some days I doubt my capability to conceive again or to give Isabella a sibling so that she would not be lonely in future, but moments like that make me feel that God has given me what is best for me❤️
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Bottleneck

Piling dishes uncollected laundry

A meltdown child

A friend came by

All at the same time

My head is spinning

I had only a little time

but so much to do

With the sanity that is left

I ran to the garden for solace

if there is any

Mommmmm

A shout that broke

the remaining peace that I got

My cup is emptying and breaking

I have nothing more to give

I am exhausted

I am breaking

I am barely breathing 

The night is quiet

My heart is still a chaos

The night is young

As long as I don’t sleep

Christmas portraits 2021

This year, I am beyond blessed to be able to paint these beautiful Christmas family portraits commissions that would make memorable keepsake down the road.

Thank you everyone for having me as your personal artist this year.

Merry Christmas 2021!

Merry Christmas 2021

Time flies.

I have not been active in blogging for so long because life is so busy!
We have migrated to a new country, changed my job, studied a new course and life went on. 

Little Isa is 5 years old now. 
I moved on from architectural field and am studying to be a teacher.

I hope to be able to rediscover myself and keep up with my writing and drawing in the new year.

I hope you are with me in this journey.

 

power of healing

This post deserves an entry even though I have not have the time to draw my thoughts out on paper :)
Today pandamopi and I experienced the power of healing. We had been unwell for the past week with him being down with stomach upset and I suffered from a swollen knee which causes bad back pain from kneeling my knees too much while working. I went through a week of sadness and fear, feeling worried that something more serious is underlying the pain. It comes to a stage where sometimes I do feel hopeless. My mom is a prayer warrior. I told her my situation and she told me not to worried. God would heal me and He always would!

Yesterday while at work, although my right knee are still in pain, my aunt flo came. Today, I went to work limping and by the time I leave work, I felt my knees were much lighter and by the time I went to fetch Isabella, I felt so much better. Although i still fell a little discomfort as I am writing, but it has already improved so much. I am going to trust God even more for total restoration and healing :)

Thank you all for praying and supporting my family and myself in prayers, in my darkest week. The Lord is Good all the time.

on a cold night like this

on a cold night like this

we cuddled and snuggled

under the warm blanket

the scent of your hair

the warmth of your little hands

the petite body of yours

oh my little baby girl

who are not so little anymore

i wish the time could pause

just a little longer

so that i could cherish you

just a little longer

i thank God for you

my little miracle baby

on a cold night like this

Koala Me Up!

My second children picture book "Koala Me Up!" is coming soon!

Inspired by so many baby wearing moms and dads, this book is about a beautiful baby wearing journey narrated from a child's perspective.

Watch this space as the book is slowly falling into places nicely now and soon it will be published and available for purchase!

I am very excited about this too!

The Lazy Painter