Christmas 2015

This year, I am totally guilty of being an ill-prepared amateur.  Unlike previous years, I didn't prepare any presents for others except my two little kiddos.  I felt so terrible when little children came to me with expectancy yet I have nothing to offer them.  I guess all the packing and unpacking have drained up all my energy.  I remembered those few weeks my feet was in pain whenever I walk that I could hardly shop around in malls.  And waking up on Christmas Eve with severe backache that I couldn't bend down for a few days.  Signs of old age???  Oh please.... I refuse to admit.

But this year in the midst of festive mood we missed Ah Gong very much.  This is our first year without Ah Gong.  I used to help Ah Gong to wrap up all the presents for my children.  Life is precious.  Take time to be with your loved one while you may.

We are so thankful to so many people for blessing us with the countless presents.  Our Christmas tree looks so small compared to all the presents we received.  Perhaps it's time to buy a bigger tree?

It has always been my desire to have a big Christmas tree.  Guess what?  That's one of the presents I received this year!!!  We shall put that up next year, ya?!

The children eagerly waited to open up their presents after the Christmas Day Service.  It's such a joy to see the smile on their faces. 

The greatest present is found in the heart of the present itself: The love of someone who carefully selected the gift, wrapped them up and presented it to us.  Thank you!  We are so blessed to have you in our lives.

Whilst all the gifts are special and unique and my kids love each of them, there's one particular present I would like to highlight it here.  This present was bestowed by none other than my dear hubby to my little princess - VOUCHERS!!!

The vouchers entitled my girl to severals benefits/advantages such as:

- This voucher entitled Lim Elyse to have an extra 30 minutes before bedtime.
- This voucher entitled Lim Elyse to choose what she wants for dinner.
- This voucher entitled Lim Elyse to eat another three spoonful of her lunch/dinner.

Isn't it cool?  Only my notorious, sly hubby could think of such gift.  But at the same time, don't you think it's kind of...... LOL