Hannah

Thumbelina, nah2, mimei, sweetheart, Qi.. These are just some of the ways we'd call her. Even before she came into the world, we wanted to give her a name which would remind her that she's very special to us. Mainly because we've heard so much about "the middle child syndrome" and we'd love to have more than 2 children; which would essentially result in her being the middle child but we wanted her to know that her position doesn't make her any less than who she is, especially who she is to us. But in the end, her Chinese name meant that she was the blessing of the family. And she really lived up to that name.

Ever since she came around, she hardly complained I.e. cry or fussed. Well, surely there are moments of hunger and crying out for attention but the laughters and smiles surpassed it all! She's at the "tod-by" stage now (baby transitioning to toddler) and she's less of a sleepyhead now than in her first 6 months of life but her awaking moments bring all of us so much joy - including Caleb. For a toddler to love his baby sister is not exactly the most natural thing I guess (I mean, imagine putting puzzles together and getting it dismantled by this tiny dude or how she waits to pounce on his snacks when he's not looking) but Hannah is really lovable. Not just likable. She's lovable.

Her babyhood passed so quickly. I'd love to relive those moments except that I do enjoy now being able to sleep through the night but more so how she's able to do silly things with her brother and laugh their heads off together.

Hannah, even though we didn't give you a name which means precious, never forget that you are very very precious to us and truly God's gift and blessing in our lives.