To my dearest Edison,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

I’m writing this blog post today not for a 4-year-old Little Edison to read, but to the Edison of the future – whether he is 20, 25 or 30 …

I wonder what you are now – a doctor, an engineer, a scientist, a musician or a teacher? Your grandfather hopes that you’ll become a dentist. Your father hopes that you’ll become a pilot. What about me?

I hope that you’ll become a newscaster as smart and charming as Timothy Go. I can see you on the TV every night and proudly say “Look! That’s my son on the TV!” Okay, I’m just kidding.

I hope that you’ll grow up to be a strong, happy, intelligent and responsible man. I want you to feel loved and be proud of yourself and your family, and know that no matter what you do, we will always love you and support you.

Seriously, I do not know what you’re going to be, but I do know that your 4-year-old self has a couple of key qualities that are essential for a successful life ahead and in whatever path that you choose to take.

One – you are brainy, observant and sharp as a tack. You notice even the slightest changes at home and in your classroom. Your teacher praised your good memory and excellent observation skills during the parent-teacher meeting this year. I’m so proud of you.

Two – you love learning. It boggles me to discover how much you pick up and learn from school. You like to ask questions about things that you see i.e. escalator, fire extinguisher, traffic light, fire alarm, car park barriers – how they work, what they are for and what can possibly go wrong. You’ll listen carefully and repeat them in your own words.

Three – you speak so well now. Your pronunciations and sentence structure are so amazing for a kid of your age. You learn by listening carefully and imitating conversations that you hear. I’d like to take credits on that but I must admit that you learn most of them from Nick Junior. But again, you never fail to surprise us and make us laugh with the random things that you say.

Four – you are imaginative and you have an excellent capacity to entertain yourself. This is a plus point especially when you’re a single child with no siblings to play with. You like to make up your own adventures with your guns, revolvers and action characters.

Early this year, Daddy and I began contemplating adding another child to our family. It will be nice to have a sibling to grow up with you. However, due to some challenges, this has not been successful. Still, we decided to let nature takes its course.

Deep down, I’m convinced that I make a better parent of one than a parent of two. I can concentrate all my resources and parenting potential just on you. You should know that resources do not only mean money, but it also includes our time, attention, love and care.

I love everything about you, but the one thing that I love most is how you immediately run to me whenever I come home from work. My heart melts every time you hug me and say “I love Mama!”

Have a smashing year ahead, my dear son. We love you, and will always do.

Love,

Mommy

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We celebrated Little Edison’s birthday in school last week. His actual birthday is on this weekend, but we had to celebrate one week ahead due to the school holiday this week.

For this reason, I took a day off from work. After I sent him to school, I went to collect the cupcakes. School starts at 8am and their break time is 9:30am. So, I’ve more than enough time to collect the cupcakes and goodie bags for the party.

I returned to school at 9:30am. As I walked into his classroom, Little Edison had a pleasant surprise. He was not aware of my plan to celebrate his birthday in school on that day. But later, I had an even bigger surprise! Two of his classmates were also celebrating their birthdays on that day!

So, we had a MEGA birthday party – with two cakes from his classmates and cupcakes from me. Luckily, all the cakes and cupcakes have different flavours. It was so much FUN to have two birthday boys and one birthday girl together.

I ordered cupcakes from Pat’s Pastry. Look at them, they are so beautiful! The kids are thrilled to have them.

Garden’s Bugs cupcakes from Pat’s Pastry

Here are the pictures taken during the party. Little Edison was so happy to celebrate his birthday with so many friends and teachers. All the kids had two slices of cakes and a cupcake. I was surprised that most of them could finish their portion, especially Little Edison.

Group Photos

Singing the birthday song

Little Edison is so delighted!

Yay! Blow the candles!

And he came home with three goodie bags too! He is a happy boy!

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I was reading the Classified Ads section on a Sunday morning. As usual, Little Edison will be watching his favourite show on Nick Jr while I read the newspaper.

I like to circle the ads that I find interesting or I might want to respond to using a marker pen. Suddenly, our boy came down from the sofa and disappeared for about ten seconds. Then, he returned with another section of the Classified Ads and a marker pen, and he said, “Mama, let me help you!”

He sat on the floor, flipped the newspaper and started circling them – just the same way like I did. It was really amusing. At that instance, somehow, I also realized how grown-up my boy has become. He can now offer help to me. He knows where things are kept at home.

I can still remember him as a tiny infant and now, he’s a wonderful little boy who is so helpful and sensible. I’m so proud of him.

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The weather is crazy. It’s getting so hot these days. Great time for a dip in the pool, soOoo good that he doesn’t feel like coming out!

He doesn’t know how to swim yet, but he’s becoming more daring these days. Jumping in and out of the pool, playing with the other children and squirting each other with water.

His laughter, his chattering teeth and his little muscled torso make my heart melts into a glorious mush of love. He is so lovely, so beautiful, my son.

My firstborn son, so big now and he is learning to swim. I feel so blessed!

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• Expert in climbing and hopping.
• Water tap and hoses are his favorite things to play now.
• Fussy about trivial things like sand in his sandals, dirty hands, wet shirt etc.
• Great at playing by himself or with other kids of his age.
• Loves all the Dora characters, including The Grumpy Old Troll.
• Shares his food and drinks only with Mama, and not Papa.
• Has been taking Pediasure (chocolate flavor) since a year ago.
• Height: close to 100cm (he needs an ez-link card very soon!)
• Weight: 17kg, maybe?

He is a wonderful and charming little person with a big heart. My life is beautiful with him by my side.

I love you, Edison!

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