Tyan's Photoblog
Caleb
Posted by tyan (Singapore, Singapore) on 4 December 2007 in People & Portrait.
Hello everyone!Sorry i have not been posting for a few days.Hub's reservist just ended and we have shifted back to our own home,and the cooking,cleaning,and doing everything else under the sun are back on my shoulders again.But having said that,i am thankful for a few weeks of respite at my mom's place,where i didnt have to cook,clean the house and sometimes i get mom's helper's help to babysit Ian while i bring Caleb out for some bonding.
I may not be able to post/visit on a daily basis nowadays,as the boys are growing rapidly and demand more of my time and energy,housechores,working part time as a private tutor now are stretching my time very tightly.But you are still dear to me,and i promise i will visit you,whenever i can.
A friend was sharing how 'telepathy' seem to exist between her daughter and her,and i joked that she should treasure it because i didnt think it exists between mother and son.Hub's colleague even joked that we can forget about having anyone buy supper for us because only daughters do that,LOL.
But having said that,i do find Caleb very endearing sometimes.For eg.he would comfort me and say,'Mommy,dont cry',when i am sad;or run to me,shrieking in sheer joy when he sees me and rewards me with a hug.I'll just treasure what i have now and not fret over the future.
However,Caleb increasingly has a mind of his own and doesnt seem to 'adhere' to our instructions as closely as ever.This is probably a 'rehearsal' of what it will be like when they turn adolescent.
This is Caleb playing at a playground near my mom's place last week.:)
Ras from Plano, United States
I love the look in his eyes, very trusting and warm.
4 Dec 2007 5:29am
Nancy from Singapore
buying supper...sounds good...:)
Caleb is getting more handsome! How's he adapting to sch?
4 Dec 2007 1:47pm
@Nancy: havent gone school yet!Next Jan..first week,the school hours is only just 1.5 hours instead of 3 and i can be with him for the 1st week,hopefully he'll be ok.i am just worried he cant adapt cos this is the 1st time i am leaving him with people he doesnt know....sigh....think i will have greater separation anxiety than him.
Rabbit from Richmond, United States
Only daughters buy supper? How odd is this ummm is this Chinese or Malays tradition? Or i should ask what nationality you are... its never came to mind until now to understand the traditions of where your from. Here in America it was an OLD tradition for boys to buy dinner, but now as women & men both work so much it would be either one. And buying supper for parents would just be a nice gesture by ones children here and would not matter if they were boy or girl.
4 Dec 2007 9:13pm
Rabbit from Richmond, United States
Oh by the way - your photo is SUPER. Love the PoV!
4 Dec 2007 9:13pm
Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom
WOW. This is an absolutely OUTSTANDING capture, dear babe!! Truly the epitome of ADORABLE and ENDEARING!!!! LOVE it!!!!! :)
As to your thoughts on boys and girls, I think Rabbit's pretty much summed up what I wanted to say. I think it's very much to do with the depth of bonding between parent and child, regardless of gender. Mother & daughter, mother & son, father & daughter, father & son : It doesn't really matter; what's important is what's really gone on in the real relationship between the two, I feel. Caleb here looks set to be a truly filial and loving son indeed, so no worries, dear babe. Children know who truly loves them, and when they grow up they tend not to forget that. :)
4 Dec 2007 10:21pm
Rags from Plano, United States
Sorry about having so much to do. You do your thing! We are still here, and i personally will be checking out your pics!
4 Dec 2007 11:03pm
Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa
This is a shot that stopped me short Tyan - it's perfect!! The look, composition everything is just SO SPECIAL..you have captured a true treasure here my friend.
I Totally understand about the lack of time I am finding it too atthe moment and am unfortunately only visiting sporadically at the moment!!! But we all understand and look forward to your visits when you can manage it!!
Take Care my dear friend and enjoy this time with your boys!!
5 Dec 2007 10:30am
Eleftheria, 9 years old, from Athens, Greece
He is handsome! Hi Caleb, i am Eleftheria!
5 Dec 2007 7:18pm
Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom
Hi again :) Just wanted to say thank you so much for stopping by my blog again today, dearest tyan. I really appreciate your presence and lovely comments, especially amid this very hectic season. Please do take care, and no worries, whatever level of visits you’re able to fit in with your hectic schedule, will always be here and thinking about you. :) Blessings to you and yours always, dear babe. :)
5 Dec 2007 8:25pm
Cookie from Singapore
Caleb is such an endearing darling. The look in his eyes and smile give me a warm fuzzzy feeling. Though I've the same sentiments as u, i feel Caleb will be more caring and sentimental due to your special touch ;)
6 Dec 2007 10:22am
Frances from NewYork, United States
He is precious!! What an innocent expression..
8 Dec 2007 7:14am
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