Recount before its too late...

Thought i better recount what we have been up to...before i forget...
Church Camp...
It was a lot better than i expected...in terms of how Zachary adjusted to his new surrounding and sleeping in a strange place. Although i was spiritually refreshed and challenged...i still felt physically tired...eventhough we were on holiday, still had to get up at 6.30 to feed him! And after lugging everything there we had to lug everything back too! The logistics of it all...
But Zach got more than his fair share of kisses and hugs from the aunties in church, he was pretty good with being passed around, until one night he decided that he needed more masculine attention...he cried and cried till he was safely back in his daddy's arms!
Christmas...
First Christmas for Zach...he was fascinated by the presents he got...not so much what was inside but more of the wrappings, ribbons and tags that came with it. Should have just gotten him a whole roll of ribbons to play with! When i look at him and reminise of my pregnant state...my heart fills with much joy and peace...i can only imagine how heart wrenching God must have felt when He had to give Jesus up to die on the cross for us. As a parent i am quite sure that i would never even consider that option!
The year that is leaving us...2007
So MUCH has happened to the Ho family this year...the move back...welcoming Zachary...settling down in Singapore...being a mother and coping with that...buying a flat. I feel exhausted just thinking of it...but i feel great thankfulness for the many times He stayed close to me when i was feeling alone, overwhelmed or underwhelmed. Thank You Lord...
I must say that i look towards 2008 with much excitement...
Updates on Zachary...
Realise that he will be turning 8 months in about a weeks time....
- He is starting to move his legs when in the crawling position...but he still finds it more efficient to use his head-crawl movement to get to places.
- He can sit up unassisted for long periods of time now.
- He is able to recognise and "ask" for daddy and mummy now. He recognises familiar faces and is increasingly weary of strangers.
- We still struggle with solids at times...lunch times are the worst!! Breakfast and dinner are fine...will labour on!!
- Responds with singular sounds when talked to.
- Can get out of his rocker!! Not impressed...he actually fell out of his rocker! So now we are getting a play pen for times when i have to leave him alone.
- Sits up in his car seat...wanting to look outside...so i think will have to use the other bigger car seat soon...