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Showing posts with label Kids. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kids. Show all posts
Thursday, December 1, 2011
The one where I'm being Positive...
A week has passed, the current maid seems to progress a little. She understands the housework, she just don't understands the kids much.
She is quite fierce to them, and I have to keep telling her to love them like they are her own siblings.
Maybe a little strictness to the kids is good.
The kids are a little protected and pampered, but they are good kids no doubt.
I'm still waiting for the experienced helper to comes. My own fear sometimes overtake the actual situations at times.
I fear that the new older maid will resent me telling her what to do, and I fear I don't have the kind of control
that I have on my younger in-experience maid.
But I am the employer right, and I have the right to train her to do things my way.
I really pray this new one is a stayer, if I could get a helper that wants to stay long term with my family, that the problem is solve.
I want to work cos I have a good job, one which uses my brains all the time.
It would be a pity to quit my profession to be a housewife, though a housewife is a very noble profession on its own.
I love to spend, I love to shop. I love to be generous to people.
Without a job, it would be hard for me to do all those.
I have to be realistic.
Singapore is so expensive and everything is so tempting.
Its not as if my hubby earns really big bucks that he can give lots of $$ a month for my own spending right.....
I realised, this issue of being a housewife with always comes afloat when my kids are in sadness and they need me.
But when they are happy and well settled, I don't even think about the issue of being a stay-at-home mom.
I just have to go through each day, each challenges, as a working mom, praying that Allah protects us and makes the path to the afterlife and to Jannah easy for us. I know, my issue is faced my many working mothers. Its not a new issue and its not an unsolvable one.
I have to be positive.
I have to be strong for the sake of my hubby and family. I know, my hubby loves me to go out and work and we have a good comfortable life. For that, I have to sacrifice my desire to always be with my kids.
Its not all bad, I do spend time with the after work and during the weekends. In fact, we do alot of activities together like playing at the park and going to restaurants to feast! Its just the weekdays that they are separated from me for a good 10 hrs or so.
Well, we cant get everything in life. The people who have everything might not really have everything if you really look into their lives. Allah gives us something, and he Takes away something.
I may have a naughty hyper active son, but at least I have a son.
I may have to work and be separated from them during the day, but at least I get to see them at night....
Think about all the prisoners whose mothers are housewives. Were they not supposed to be successful because their mothers are at home to monitor them?
Think about all the women who have to duty travel for work and don't get to tuck their kids in bed. At least I get to put my kids to bed.
Think about all those having difficulty finding the perfect jobs when I have one yet, I am not thankful enough.
Ok now I'm being positive.. hehe, I can imaging hubby loving this entry, as he is a very positive person.
Lets just wait and see how the experience maid handle things and how she can cope with the kids...
For now, God Willing, I will be fine....
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Last night, I was awoken by some worries.
I checked my phone, its 4am. Somehow, It felt as if it was already 6am.
Although glad that I could it wasnt time for me to wake up for work, my heart felt heavy to think about Abang and his future.
Abang has some nasty habits. Despite counselling, talking nicely, talking angrily, beating him, he still hasnt shake off this habit.
As the worries took over my calm mind, I sat on my bed, praying, that Allah will protect my son and change him to be a better person.
Insya'Allah......I must have faith.
I checked my phone, its 4am. Somehow, It felt as if it was already 6am.
Although glad that I could it wasnt time for me to wake up for work, my heart felt heavy to think about Abang and his future.
Abang has some nasty habits. Despite counselling, talking nicely, talking angrily, beating him, he still hasnt shake off this habit.
As the worries took over my calm mind, I sat on my bed, praying, that Allah will protect my son and change him to be a better person.
Insya'Allah......I must have faith.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
This image doesn't really do justice to its beauty...Its actually the
FIREWORKS display we managed to catch for
Singapore's 45th National Day....
The kids really loves to watch the Fireworks, so am really glad that every year without fail,
Hubby and me would make arrangements to bring the kids to watch the fireworks.
Abang loves it..and Adik too, she just smiles when she watched it....
This year, since we didn't know how to get very close to the Padang, we decided to do our magrib prayers at Masjid Sultan, then try and walk out as near as possible to the Padang.
While walking, we found this open field near Parkview SQ which could give us a wide view of the Fireworks...
So we sat and we wait and so did many other groups of people....
At 8.15pm exactly, we caught the fireworks display much to the kids happiness...
Well, this is what makes Ummi happy...its when the Kids are happy.....
: )
xoxoxox
Sunday, March 7, 2010
The kids and our handy mamu... : )
Abang playing an antique trumpet at the 'DULU DULU" antique shop....
Abang solat jemaah at Masjid Abdul Razak...Can you spot him disturbing the other boys??? Sighhhhh.......
Mamu Yassin our "handy 
Abang and Adik at their study table....abang using his laptop..hur hur hur...like real aje..heh.Sunday, November 8, 2009
Approaching a new beginning....
What can I say, Its been quite a year...
2009 has been for me a year full of ups and downs but Alhamdullilah, holding on to my faith, I have made it through without crumbling to the fullest.
While it has been such a joy looking after Adik for a whole year, breastfeeding her till now, taking care of her every need, I knew at the back of my mind that one day, I would have to be out in the office again working.
Not many would understand why I have to do this, some have critised but its just something hubby and me plans on doing, for the sake of our future aspirations.
Alhamdullilah, after months of job hunting, a few unsuccessful interviews, disappointments, tears, temp jobs and lots of prayers, I managed to land a job with a company whose boss is someone I had first heard about a few years back, eventually met at his open house, and have deep admiration for his effort in being on the path that not many would take. A man who is Generous but keeps a low profile.
The office is near, there are some perks to the job, the people seems nice and alhamdullilah, its next to a mosque. But seriously, I may dread the long hours.
They are welcoming me on board starting 4h Jan 2010, so there is lots to do now to prepare myself.
First and foremost, I'm training Adik to drink milk from the bottle, something she has not done in a long time as her milk comes directly from me. Its been quite a challenge and Adik is frustrated but so far, I have succeeded in 2 occasions, so there is still hope. Insya'allah.
Then there is a need for a helper. Oh Allah, I pray and I cling on to you to help me choose a reliable, responsible and loving helper who will be good to family.
And since I have been on a break for about a year and this job is something new to me, I have been praying hard, reading the Ratib and doing some zikir to prepare myself emotionally and mentally that no matter what, I will try my best to succeed. Give me 5 years before I shall start to really sit down and think about being a Full-Time Housewife.
"Oh my kids, Ummi hopes the both of you will be able to adapt. Dadi and Dada will be around, so will the new helper, but I know the both of you will miss Ummi so much. We might not have our story sessions before your afternoon naps, but Ummi promise that on the days that Ummi is not working, we will spend lots of time catching up about the week. "
I worry for Adik, but I leave her in Allah's (swt) hands..... Its best she turns out independant and not someone like me. As for dear Abang, he will miss me Im sure...but he is also close to his grandparents, so hopefully, he wont be so affected.
2009; I saw something which I never thought I would in my lifetime. The things that happened had taught me and hubby a huge lesson in life and we vow not to be the same like those who chose such a path.
We talked about about the stuff that happened alot and promised to be good role models to our own kids.
Our kids...such innocent beings. Ummi and Abah pray that our family will be strong and good.
Amiin.
Adik and Abang squabbles alot but they also play together when Abang is in a Good Mood. Adik iss the good one, always wanting to play and hug her Abang...but unfortunately her brother can be so dramatic and aloof sometimes. Pfft....
My cute baby button nose..... starting to be active this days..... Its easy to bring her out. Maybe its a girl thing.... : )
The kids loves swimming...just bought Abang a new bathing suit.....
Adik too is very comfortable swimming be it on her boya or when her Abah is holding her.
2009 has been for me a year full of ups and downs but Alhamdullilah, holding on to my faith, I have made it through without crumbling to the fullest.
While it has been such a joy looking after Adik for a whole year, breastfeeding her till now, taking care of her every need, I knew at the back of my mind that one day, I would have to be out in the office again working.
Not many would understand why I have to do this, some have critised but its just something hubby and me plans on doing, for the sake of our future aspirations.
Alhamdullilah, after months of job hunting, a few unsuccessful interviews, disappointments, tears, temp jobs and lots of prayers, I managed to land a job with a company whose boss is someone I had first heard about a few years back, eventually met at his open house, and have deep admiration for his effort in being on the path that not many would take. A man who is Generous but keeps a low profile.
The office is near, there are some perks to the job, the people seems nice and alhamdullilah, its next to a mosque. But seriously, I may dread the long hours.
They are welcoming me on board starting 4h Jan 2010, so there is lots to do now to prepare myself.
First and foremost, I'm training Adik to drink milk from the bottle, something she has not done in a long time as her milk comes directly from me. Its been quite a challenge and Adik is frustrated but so far, I have succeeded in 2 occasions, so there is still hope. Insya'allah.
Then there is a need for a helper. Oh Allah, I pray and I cling on to you to help me choose a reliable, responsible and loving helper who will be good to family.
And since I have been on a break for about a year and this job is something new to me, I have been praying hard, reading the Ratib and doing some zikir to prepare myself emotionally and mentally that no matter what, I will try my best to succeed. Give me 5 years before I shall start to really sit down and think about being a Full-Time Housewife.
"Oh my kids, Ummi hopes the both of you will be able to adapt. Dadi and Dada will be around, so will the new helper, but I know the both of you will miss Ummi so much. We might not have our story sessions before your afternoon naps, but Ummi promise that on the days that Ummi is not working, we will spend lots of time catching up about the week. "
I worry for Adik, but I leave her in Allah's (swt) hands..... Its best she turns out independant and not someone like me. As for dear Abang, he will miss me Im sure...but he is also close to his grandparents, so hopefully, he wont be so affected.
2009; I saw something which I never thought I would in my lifetime. The things that happened had taught me and hubby a huge lesson in life and we vow not to be the same like those who chose such a path.
We talked about about the stuff that happened alot and promised to be good role models to our own kids.
Our kids...such innocent beings. Ummi and Abah pray that our family will be strong and good.
Amiin.
Adik and Abang squabbles alot but they also play together when Abang is in a Good Mood. Adik iss the good one, always wanting to play and hug her Abang...but unfortunately her brother can be so dramatic and aloof sometimes. Pfft....
My cute baby button nose..... starting to be active this days..... Its easy to bring her out. Maybe its a girl thing.... : )
The kids loves swimming...just bought Abang a new bathing suit..... 
Adik too is very comfortable swimming be it on her boya or when her Abah is holding her.Friday, September 25, 2009
Eid Mubaraq...
Eid Mubaraq..... : )
No matter how I try to run away from being involve in the festivities, I tend to love it back again when we relatives and friends meet.....Its always so nice to catch up.
These days, Ive been too caught up with mothering duties that I do not have the time to blog. My journey through motherhood and Ihsan continues to be tested with lots of ups and downs, but Alhamdullilah, I am managing.
The children are such a joy to look after no matter how difficult they can be. Often, when taking care of their fussiness, crankiness and moodiness, I wonder, who else can be more patient than me, their mother. No maid or helper can be as patient as I am or give them as much love as I can, because simply, they are MINE.
I cant wait to go back to the workforce, however, I am worried for Adik as she is clinging on to me like a little monkey. You know what I mean right. I worry for the kids if I were to go back to work, but it must be done in order to achieve our aspirations.
The cure of being worried all the time is to have absolute faith in Allah (swt) and to lay your worries to Allah (swt) only. I noticed, my heart has been more at peace eversince, I started practising this zikir :
Hasbiyal laahu laa ilaaha illa huwa alaihi tawakkaltu wa huwwa Rabbul arshil azeem.
حَسْبِيَ اللّهُ لا إِلَـهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَهُوَ رَبالْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ(129)
say: Allah is sufficient for me, there is no god but He; on Him do I rely, and He is the Lord of mighty power.
With that, I am walking the straight path, trying to be a good mother and person and to do the best I can with whatever that I face. Insya'allah.
Our colour for this Raya is Dark Purple. However, I ditched Adik's purple kebaya for a more comfortable pink blouse for obvious reasons.
Purple is our colour this year. Even Aunty Nurul joined in.
The kids with their 'smelly pillow' which Abang affectionately calls "Babbut"...and they love biting the corners. What can I say... these pillows are "god sent" !
No matter how I try to run away from being involve in the festivities, I tend to love it back again when we relatives and friends meet.....Its always so nice to catch up.
These days, Ive been too caught up with mothering duties that I do not have the time to blog. My journey through motherhood and Ihsan continues to be tested with lots of ups and downs, but Alhamdullilah, I am managing.
The children are such a joy to look after no matter how difficult they can be. Often, when taking care of their fussiness, crankiness and moodiness, I wonder, who else can be more patient than me, their mother. No maid or helper can be as patient as I am or give them as much love as I can, because simply, they are MINE.
I cant wait to go back to the workforce, however, I am worried for Adik as she is clinging on to me like a little monkey. You know what I mean right. I worry for the kids if I were to go back to work, but it must be done in order to achieve our aspirations.
The cure of being worried all the time is to have absolute faith in Allah (swt) and to lay your worries to Allah (swt) only. I noticed, my heart has been more at peace eversince, I started practising this zikir :
Hasbiyal laahu laa ilaaha illa huwa alaihi tawakkaltu wa huwwa Rabbul arshil azeem.
حَسْبِيَ اللّهُ لا إِلَـهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَهُوَ رَبالْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ(129)
say: Allah is sufficient for me, there is no god but He; on Him do I rely, and He is the Lord of mighty power.
With that, I am walking the straight path, trying to be a good mother and person and to do the best I can with whatever that I face. Insya'allah.
Our colour for this Raya is Dark Purple. However, I ditched Adik's purple kebaya for a more comfortable pink blouse for obvious reasons.
Purple is our colour this year. Even Aunty Nurul joined in.
The kids with their 'smelly pillow' which Abang affectionately calls "Babbut"...and they love biting the corners. What can I say... these pillows are "god sent" !Friday, July 31, 2009
AIF!.... Tired..exhausted...whats new?
Eversince Adik came into our lives, I have been feeling exhausted.
Sure there are joys, happiness and laughter, but I find myself feeling exhausted everyday.
Taking care of 2 small children on my own is really hard work. I don't complain to anyone except to hubby sometimes, and not long ago, when my dad asked me if I can cope with 2 kids, I gave a confident " Of Coz!!"...heh...I was only kidding myself.
There is never a moment that I am truly resting and not doing anything. Even when I am taking a nap, my brains are thinking of my next duties. Even when I sleep at night, I get woken up every few hours for milking duties.
Even when Im taking a bath, I do it fast cos the kids are waiting for me. I try my best to enjoy the Moroccan Rose shower foam that my friend gave me but sometimes, even before I can have some well deserved aroma therephy, I have to wash it off for the kids are .... (you guessed it).... waiting!
My mum always tell me, its better to face hardship now so that when both the kids grow up at the same time, things will be much easier.
Many of my friends also tell me not to regret my decision to have another child this quick. "Don't regret, move forward." They say.
Its not that I regret, but sometimes, I cannot hide the fact that I am tired.... with chasing and fussing about Abang, and constantly feeding Adik, that people can tell that I am not really happy.
Yesterday, after a full day of trying to discipline Abang and forcing him to eat his meals, I felt so breathless that I nearly fainted in the car!
Maybe, its due to us being "maidless" for the past 1 week, caring and being worried for Mak's health and holding the full responsibility of looking after my kids that really got me so drained. Gosh..I am soooo soft.
Well Alhamdullilah, my parents new helper is here today. So far, she looks smart and not 'Blur'. That's good and she tells me she loves kids and can handle them well. She seems to be a fast learner. Experienced. Hopefully, she's a keeper.
xxx
Alhamdullilah, I managed to visit Maqam Habib Nuh last Sunday morning. We went as a family of 4. I had a hard time making doa beside the maqam as my dear son, cant sit still and wanted to touch and pull everything within sight. But I did my best, even prayed Solat Sunat Dhuha at the masjid area.
I made Doa with my eyes close and palms raised. I asked for whats best for me. I left my worries in God's hands.
I haven't been happy in a long time... I have been tired for awhile now. Truly, I miss lots of things.
But being sad only made me think of Allah (swt) more and brought me closer to him. Sis Muna said this on FB :
"A calamity that makes you turn to Allah is better for you than a blessing which makes you forget the remembrance of Allah."
I truly truly agree.... I love Ustazah Muna...She's an angel on this earth. Masya'allah,
Ahlan wa Sahlan Ya Sya'aban. A few more days to the day of Nisfu Sya'aban where our report books goes up. I am waiting for that night where our doas reach up and are not rejected.
I'm tired. The kids have awoken from their naps. Time to start mothering duties again. Heh...U understand right....?
I'll let the pictures do the talking now.
I snapped this picture of Adik when I got up last morning. She can stand at her cot and look at us sleeping on the bed now. Its time to lower the cot....
My kids....Waiting for the day Abang can learn to behave and listen to our instructions. He is so cheeky now and his life is all about his own rules.
Cooked porridge for Adik. This will be her lunch and 5pm dinner. Always thinking of what other ingredients I can put in for her porridge. Fish, Chicken, Mince meat etc etc....Thanks Ummu Mukhtaar and Ummu Ahmad Farouq for guiding me.
I also enjoy making friend Macaroni for our late supper. I am beginning to like simple cooking. Now we have eggs and rice in our kitchen something we never had before cos I dont cook at our home. To a new beginning!
Each day, when I have the time, I make vegetable soup for my mum. She has to watch her diet now. No more sugar, salt and oil...just plain veggies. Poor Mum.
Cookings Adik's porridge and Mak's veggie soup is now a routine in the morning.
Finally made nice fish porridge for Adik. The trick was to add ginger, onions and garlic to remove the fishy taste. Love you ladies for guiding me. What are friends for eh!
Abang listening to mum reciting quranic verses.
Sure there are joys, happiness and laughter, but I find myself feeling exhausted everyday.
Taking care of 2 small children on my own is really hard work. I don't complain to anyone except to hubby sometimes, and not long ago, when my dad asked me if I can cope with 2 kids, I gave a confident " Of Coz!!"...heh...I was only kidding myself.
There is never a moment that I am truly resting and not doing anything. Even when I am taking a nap, my brains are thinking of my next duties. Even when I sleep at night, I get woken up every few hours for milking duties.
Even when Im taking a bath, I do it fast cos the kids are waiting for me. I try my best to enjoy the Moroccan Rose shower foam that my friend gave me but sometimes, even before I can have some well deserved aroma therephy, I have to wash it off for the kids are .... (you guessed it).... waiting!
My mum always tell me, its better to face hardship now so that when both the kids grow up at the same time, things will be much easier.
Many of my friends also tell me not to regret my decision to have another child this quick. "Don't regret, move forward." They say.
Its not that I regret, but sometimes, I cannot hide the fact that I am tired.... with chasing and fussing about Abang, and constantly feeding Adik, that people can tell that I am not really happy.
Yesterday, after a full day of trying to discipline Abang and forcing him to eat his meals, I felt so breathless that I nearly fainted in the car!
Maybe, its due to us being "maidless" for the past 1 week, caring and being worried for Mak's health and holding the full responsibility of looking after my kids that really got me so drained. Gosh..I am soooo soft.
Well Alhamdullilah, my parents new helper is here today. So far, she looks smart and not 'Blur'. That's good and she tells me she loves kids and can handle them well. She seems to be a fast learner. Experienced. Hopefully, she's a keeper.
xxx
Alhamdullilah, I managed to visit Maqam Habib Nuh last Sunday morning. We went as a family of 4. I had a hard time making doa beside the maqam as my dear son, cant sit still and wanted to touch and pull everything within sight. But I did my best, even prayed Solat Sunat Dhuha at the masjid area.
I made Doa with my eyes close and palms raised. I asked for whats best for me. I left my worries in God's hands.
I haven't been happy in a long time... I have been tired for awhile now. Truly, I miss lots of things.
But being sad only made me think of Allah (swt) more and brought me closer to him. Sis Muna said this on FB :
"A calamity that makes you turn to Allah is better for you than a blessing which makes you forget the remembrance of Allah."
I truly truly agree.... I love Ustazah Muna...She's an angel on this earth. Masya'allah,
Ahlan wa Sahlan Ya Sya'aban. A few more days to the day of Nisfu Sya'aban where our report books goes up. I am waiting for that night where our doas reach up and are not rejected.
I'm tired. The kids have awoken from their naps. Time to start mothering duties again. Heh...U understand right....?
I'll let the pictures do the talking now.
I snapped this picture of Adik when I got up last morning. She can stand at her cot and look at us sleeping on the bed now. Its time to lower the cot....
My kids....Waiting for the day Abang can learn to behave and listen to our instructions. He is so cheeky now and his life is all about his own rules.
Cooked porridge for Adik. This will be her lunch and 5pm dinner. Always thinking of what other ingredients I can put in for her porridge. Fish, Chicken, Mince meat etc etc....Thanks Ummu Mukhtaar and Ummu Ahmad Farouq for guiding me.
I also enjoy making friend Macaroni for our late supper. I am beginning to like simple cooking. Now we have eggs and rice in our kitchen something we never had before cos I dont cook at our home. To a new beginning!
Each day, when I have the time, I make vegetable soup for my mum. She has to watch her diet now. No more sugar, salt and oil...just plain veggies. Poor Mum.
Cookings Adik's porridge and Mak's veggie soup is now a routine in the morning.
Finally made nice fish porridge for Adik. The trick was to add ginger, onions and garlic to remove the fishy taste. Love you ladies for guiding me. What are friends for eh!
Abang listening to mum reciting quranic verses. Do you know that he have memorised surah Humazah all because he is amazed by the word Huthoma which means Hell? Yeah..he is so intrigue by Huthoma that he makes us on this surah in the car on Repeat Mode. He loves it and will read it aloud. He also loves Surah Wa dhuha and Surah At Tin.
Abang being his mischievous self next to Maqam Habib Nuh.
Abang being his mischievous self next to Maqam Habib Nuh.Its a Friday..... Salaams Juma'ah.
Allahumma salli 'ala Sayyidina Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Sayyidina Muhammad.
IInnallàha wa malâikatahû yusallûna 'alan-nabiyy, yâ ayyuhalladhîna âmanû sallû alayhi wa sallimû taslîmâ.(Allah and His angels send blessings on the Prophet: O ye that believe! Send ye blessings on him, and salute him with all respect.) 33:56
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Lost....
Rejab has passed by so fast and soon we will see bulan Sya'aban,
Alhamdullilah, I managed to fast a few days this month.
Been busy with the kids. Adik has started her porridge intake, so I feed her porridge twice a day for lunch and around 5pm. In the morning, she takes either Nestle's Oats and Prunes or Brown rice with Milk or Wheat and Honey. At night, she takes solely milk. Alhamdullilah, her appetite for food and milk is so far good.
Made fish porridge with potatoes and carrots all blended together.
Adik looking like a doll in her white satin dress ready to go Mamu's Bai's wedding reception.
Last Friday, mum was rushed to CGH's ICU as her heart nearly collapse. There was too much water in her lungs. Her heart could not pump for oxygen. I broke down upon hearing the news when my bro called me at 3am.
When mummy was at the hospital, I was totally in charge of my kids well being E.g their food. Made me realise how much dependant I am on my mum and how often I turn to her for her opinions and advice.
I felt feverish without mummy, something didnt feel right but luckily hubby was very supportive. I felt lost, but I calmly took charge and I guess these are things we go through in order to grow and mature.
Doctors wanted Mummy to stay in the ward for another 2 weeks but Alhamdullilah, we managed to convince the DRs to discharge mummy.... so now she can rest on her own bed.
She still has more check ups to go to as an outpatient. We are all watching her diet and ensuring she takes her medicines. Low salt and Low sugar food and due to her water retention, she can only drink 1 litre of water and no more.
I love my mum very much and so does my son and the rest of my siblings. I am praying her kidneys aren't as bad as the dr's said it to be and we can lead our lives normally again.
Goes to show how important it is to watch our diet before we fall ill.
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Abang or rather my dear Little Habib, turned 3 years old a few days ago. Since I am not working now, and we don't spend as lavishly anymore, we had a simple celebration for him at his school with his requested chocolate cake and packed some goodybags for his classmates.
We also bought him a blue BMX bicycle from a shop in Tampines. He was of course contented with his gift. Mamu Bai gave him colour pencils and colouring books and Dada and Tok gave some cash. Alhamdullilah, lucky boy.
Abang with his new BMX.
Alhamdullilah, I managed to fast a few days this month.
Been busy with the kids. Adik has started her porridge intake, so I feed her porridge twice a day for lunch and around 5pm. In the morning, she takes either Nestle's Oats and Prunes or Brown rice with Milk or Wheat and Honey. At night, she takes solely milk. Alhamdullilah, her appetite for food and milk is so far good.
Made fish porridge with potatoes and carrots all blended together.
Adik looking like a doll in her white satin dress ready to go Mamu's Bai's wedding reception.Last Friday, mum was rushed to CGH's ICU as her heart nearly collapse. There was too much water in her lungs. Her heart could not pump for oxygen. I broke down upon hearing the news when my bro called me at 3am.
When mummy was at the hospital, I was totally in charge of my kids well being E.g their food. Made me realise how much dependant I am on my mum and how often I turn to her for her opinions and advice.
I felt feverish without mummy, something didnt feel right but luckily hubby was very supportive. I felt lost, but I calmly took charge and I guess these are things we go through in order to grow and mature.
Doctors wanted Mummy to stay in the ward for another 2 weeks but Alhamdullilah, we managed to convince the DRs to discharge mummy.... so now she can rest on her own bed.
She still has more check ups to go to as an outpatient. We are all watching her diet and ensuring she takes her medicines. Low salt and Low sugar food and due to her water retention, she can only drink 1 litre of water and no more.
I love my mum very much and so does my son and the rest of my siblings. I am praying her kidneys aren't as bad as the dr's said it to be and we can lead our lives normally again.
Goes to show how important it is to watch our diet before we fall ill.
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Abang or rather my dear Little Habib, turned 3 years old a few days ago. Since I am not working now, and we don't spend as lavishly anymore, we had a simple celebration for him at his school with his requested chocolate cake and packed some goodybags for his classmates.
We also bought him a blue BMX bicycle from a shop in Tampines. He was of course contented with his gift. Mamu Bai gave him colour pencils and colouring books and Dada and Tok gave some cash. Alhamdullilah, lucky boy.
Abang with his new BMX. I am still going through my life, trying to be a good wife and mother. Still sending out my resumes to any job vacancies I find interesting. I am leaving it up to Allah's Hands. If he plans for me to work, than I shall. If not, I will keep praying that our finances are protected and go through my life with whatever we have and continue taking care of the kids on my own.
Insya'allah....May HE plans the best for me.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
My own Struggles
As my kids grow older, different sets of problems arise.
As per my mum, these are not problems, just minor test from Allah (swt) to see if I have patience to go through motherhood.
Each passing day, I find myself struggling with Abang's discipline. He is a cheeky and sweet boy but many a times, he misbehaves and put me in very a difficult position. Unless you are a mother of an active boy, you might not understand what hubby and me go through. Its alot of DEEP DEEP breaths.
I analyse my life, and find that its all about bringing up the kids in the best possible way in terms of their akhlaq, Iman and Ilmu.
Its about being a supportive and caring wife,
and its about being a better person.
That is all for now.
Allah, I thank you for putting me back on the straight path. How sinful and foolish I was to think about other's sins when I myself am struggling to be a better person. I seek you Magfirah.
I need to concentrate on my own good deeds instead of thinking about others wrong doing.
Thank you Allah for your guidance, You are Most Near and never Far. I place my sorrows and trust in YOU for nothing is Possible without your Mercy.
May Allah gives me strength in times of needs and the wisdom ( Ya Alim) to raise my children well.
Amiin.
Abang wore his sandals on his own last weekend. Alhamdullilah.... Insya'allah with much doa from Ummi, you will turn out good my Boy.
Adik has started to move and squirm in the car alot. I think its time we belt her up in the car seat.
Passed the 6 mths mark. Feeding well to Brown Rice and Oats and Prunes. Been easy to look after her. May Adik grow up as my confidante and best friend. Amiin.
As per my mum, these are not problems, just minor test from Allah (swt) to see if I have patience to go through motherhood.
Each passing day, I find myself struggling with Abang's discipline. He is a cheeky and sweet boy but many a times, he misbehaves and put me in very a difficult position. Unless you are a mother of an active boy, you might not understand what hubby and me go through. Its alot of DEEP DEEP breaths.
I analyse my life, and find that its all about bringing up the kids in the best possible way in terms of their akhlaq, Iman and Ilmu.
Its about being a supportive and caring wife,
and its about being a better person.
That is all for now.
Allah, I thank you for putting me back on the straight path. How sinful and foolish I was to think about other's sins when I myself am struggling to be a better person. I seek you Magfirah.
I need to concentrate on my own good deeds instead of thinking about others wrong doing.
Thank you Allah for your guidance, You are Most Near and never Far. I place my sorrows and trust in YOU for nothing is Possible without your Mercy.
May Allah gives me strength in times of needs and the wisdom ( Ya Alim) to raise my children well.
Amiin.
** I smile and I move on. To YOU whom I have harboured hatred towards, It is all erased.*
Rejab bulan maghfirah (keampunan)
Syaaban bulan syafaat
Ramadan bulan menggandakan kebajikan
Rejab bulan taubat
Syaaban bulan muhibbah
Ramadan bulan dilimpahi pahala bagai hujan mencurah
Abang wore his sandals on his own last weekend. Alhamdullilah.... Insya'allah with much doa from Ummi, you will turn out good my Boy.
Adik has started to move and squirm in the car alot. I think its time we belt her up in the car seat.
Passed the 6 mths mark. Feeding well to Brown Rice and Oats and Prunes. Been easy to look after her. May Adik grow up as my confidante and best friend. Amiin.Friday, June 19, 2009
AIF! ... KL Trip June 2009
Alhamdullilah Its Friday...!
We went for a short 4-days holiday to Kuala Lumpur last week.
Thanks to Mami Mik (hubby's aunty) who showed us around the city, we managed to visit some interesting places rather than the usual KLCC and Bukit Bintang area.
Just the day before we left, while packing, I made the decision to bring along Adik with us. I was deliberating at first. I kept thinking that it would be hard to bring active Abang along with little baby Adik. But then, I also thought about how adik would miss her Breastmilk and my company. My mum was willing to take care of adik for us, but still...somehow, I knew I would miss her even if its just for a day.
There were a few signs to say that I should bring her, so in the end, we did. We just made her passport anyway.
We went as a convoy of 2 cars together with newly bought Walkie-Talkies which were important for any convoy trip you know. Very useful to pass around directions and informations between 2 cars.
My hubby's family in their Subaru WRX and us in our Honda Fit. Alhamdullilah, the journey to and fro was smooth. My BILs are really good drivers. We managed to reach KL in around 4 hours without any stops as we had left only after lunch.
It was an experience to bring 2 small kids on this holiday and being totally in charge of them since my parents didnt come along. Suddenly, I was in-charge of both of them for the first time.
Adik, Alhamdullilah was easy to handle and only cried loudly when she's hungry.
Abang, on the other hand would start to get cranky when its around evening time and because we r on a holiday, he never got his usual afternoon nap, so that made him very hard to handle.
But they say 'what dont kill you only made you stronger' right?...
so me and hubby definitely gain some good experience as parents after this trip. There was some hard times that left me breathless, when Abang decided to cry and scream for toys when he was tired, and when Adik decided to cry because she was hungry, both at the same time. Yar, imagine 2 screaming kids at the same time! That happened on both the days around evening time.
Luckily, my MIL and Bils were there to assist when I needed an extra pair of hands.
My verdict : I THINK i can bring both of them up again to KL end this year for a short weekend trip for the Iman AlHaddad Haul at Masjid Baitul Aman.
Insya'allah...we'll see if Abang can understand instructions better and is better behaved. Insya'allah.
Tues:
Set off for the Trip at 2Pm after a short stop for takeaway Macdonalds lunch.
Reach Mami Mik's Terrace house at 6.30pm
Solat, ate home cooked dinner and reach Mamu Usop's condo at 9pm.
( Condo : Royal Domain Sri Putramas 2 in Sri Hartamas area )
We passed Batu Caves and Abang got so excited seeing the huge statue of the Deity.
Wed:
-Swimming in the morning
-Lunch at the famous Pelita Nasi Kandar (very nice but huge lunch time crowd made it a little stuffy)
-Solat at Masjid Negara (the one I saw during solat Jumaat at RTM1...excited to visit the mosque)
-Deer Farm- fed the kanchils bread.
-KLCC-shopped for kids stuff at Isetan. No time for other things as kids were cranky.
Coffee stop at Coffee Bean and at Dunkin Donuts.
-Head back to the condo as the kids were cranky around magrib time
-Dinner : Pizza at 11.30pm because hubby and BIL who went to buy the Pizza got lost while driving back to the condo.
Thurs:
-Nasi Lemak Lunch prepared by Mami Mik
-Templer Park waterfall where we swam in the river -saw monkeys on the forest trees.
-Solat at a nearby masjid-old masjid heavily influenced by PAS. Bil's Urban Male slippers got stollen by some naughty Kampong kids.
-Some shopping for tidbits at Carrefour
-Seafood Dinner nearby-kids extreamly cranky while eating.
-Headback to the condo as the kids were cranky
-After Magrib, swimming with Adik
Friday:
-Roti Canai Breakfast
-Left for Singapore around noon
-Stop over at Ayer Keroh for tidbits and A&W quick bite.
-Reached Singapore around 6pm
Pelita Nasi Kandar. Bil's WRX and our good old Abdul FIT
Abang and my SIL at Masjid Negara
Abang enjoyed the deer farm soooo much. Its a must to go back to visit them deers and Kancils again!
Mami Mik carrying adik and Abang splashing water on FIL.
Abang and SIL outside the gate getting ready to go swimming...
Adik in her Boya swimming at the condo's huge pool. She's cool as a cucumber!
We went for a short 4-days holiday to Kuala Lumpur last week.
Thanks to Mami Mik (hubby's aunty) who showed us around the city, we managed to visit some interesting places rather than the usual KLCC and Bukit Bintang area.
Just the day before we left, while packing, I made the decision to bring along Adik with us. I was deliberating at first. I kept thinking that it would be hard to bring active Abang along with little baby Adik. But then, I also thought about how adik would miss her Breastmilk and my company. My mum was willing to take care of adik for us, but still...somehow, I knew I would miss her even if its just for a day.
There were a few signs to say that I should bring her, so in the end, we did. We just made her passport anyway.
We went as a convoy of 2 cars together with newly bought Walkie-Talkies which were important for any convoy trip you know. Very useful to pass around directions and informations between 2 cars.
My hubby's family in their Subaru WRX and us in our Honda Fit. Alhamdullilah, the journey to and fro was smooth. My BILs are really good drivers. We managed to reach KL in around 4 hours without any stops as we had left only after lunch.
It was an experience to bring 2 small kids on this holiday and being totally in charge of them since my parents didnt come along. Suddenly, I was in-charge of both of them for the first time.
Adik, Alhamdullilah was easy to handle and only cried loudly when she's hungry.
Abang, on the other hand would start to get cranky when its around evening time and because we r on a holiday, he never got his usual afternoon nap, so that made him very hard to handle.
But they say 'what dont kill you only made you stronger' right?...
so me and hubby definitely gain some good experience as parents after this trip. There was some hard times that left me breathless, when Abang decided to cry and scream for toys when he was tired, and when Adik decided to cry because she was hungry, both at the same time. Yar, imagine 2 screaming kids at the same time! That happened on both the days around evening time.
Luckily, my MIL and Bils were there to assist when I needed an extra pair of hands.
My verdict : I THINK i can bring both of them up again to KL end this year for a short weekend trip for the Iman AlHaddad Haul at Masjid Baitul Aman.
Insya'allah...we'll see if Abang can understand instructions better and is better behaved. Insya'allah.
Tues:
Set off for the Trip at 2Pm after a short stop for takeaway Macdonalds lunch.
Reach Mami Mik's Terrace house at 6.30pm
Solat, ate home cooked dinner and reach Mamu Usop's condo at 9pm.
( Condo : Royal Domain Sri Putramas 2 in Sri Hartamas area )
We passed Batu Caves and Abang got so excited seeing the huge statue of the Deity.
Wed:
-Swimming in the morning
-Lunch at the famous Pelita Nasi Kandar (very nice but huge lunch time crowd made it a little stuffy)
-Solat at Masjid Negara (the one I saw during solat Jumaat at RTM1...excited to visit the mosque)
-Deer Farm- fed the kanchils bread.
-KLCC-shopped for kids stuff at Isetan. No time for other things as kids were cranky.
Coffee stop at Coffee Bean and at Dunkin Donuts.
-Head back to the condo as the kids were cranky around magrib time
-Dinner : Pizza at 11.30pm because hubby and BIL who went to buy the Pizza got lost while driving back to the condo.
Thurs:
-Nasi Lemak Lunch prepared by Mami Mik
-Templer Park waterfall where we swam in the river -saw monkeys on the forest trees.
-Solat at a nearby masjid-old masjid heavily influenced by PAS. Bil's Urban Male slippers got stollen by some naughty Kampong kids.
-Some shopping for tidbits at Carrefour
-Seafood Dinner nearby-kids extreamly cranky while eating.
-Headback to the condo as the kids were cranky
-After Magrib, swimming with Adik
Friday:
-Roti Canai Breakfast
-Left for Singapore around noon
-Stop over at Ayer Keroh for tidbits and A&W quick bite.
-Reached Singapore around 6pm
Pelita Nasi Kandar. Bil's WRX and our good old Abdul FIT
Abang and my SIL at Masjid Negara
Abang enjoyed the deer farm soooo much. Its a must to go back to visit them deers and Kancils again!
Mami Mik carrying adik and Abang splashing water on FIL.
Abang and SIL outside the gate getting ready to go swimming...
Adik in her Boya swimming at the condo's huge pool. She's cool as a cucumber!Friday, June 5, 2009
AIF! ...Kids Time.
Alhamdullilah, Its Friday....
Looking forward to next week...big big plans.
I am happy...yes I am, being with the kids, spending time with them and hubby makes me feel calm.
Hubby and me have been spending lots of time with both our cuties during the weekends. I guess my hubby was trying to make up for loss time which he spends in the office. Thanks dear for trying to make it up to us. : ))
Adik has started laughing like a kid at 5 months old. I feel blessed just by hearing her laughters.
This was at Pizza Hut, Jusco JB. Abang at 2 years 10 months, feeding himself. Ummi is so proud of you. Looks like putting you in school is a good decision made since you are now learning to eat on your own like in school during recess time.
Looking forward to next week...big big plans.
I am happy...yes I am, being with the kids, spending time with them and hubby makes me feel calm.
Hubby and me have been spending lots of time with both our cuties during the weekends. I guess my hubby was trying to make up for loss time which he spends in the office. Thanks dear for trying to make it up to us. : ))
Adik has started laughing like a kid at 5 months old. I feel blessed just by hearing her laughters.
This was at Pizza Hut, Jusco JB. Abang at 2 years 10 months, feeding himself. Ummi is so proud of you. Looks like putting you in school is a good decision made since you are now learning to eat on your own like in school during recess time. He ate a few slices on his own and insist on eating without me feeding him. Good Progress!!
Abang loves Pizza you know.
Father and son watching the waves at Pasir Ris Park. This is our new past time. Setting up picnics and chatting. I love watching the sea. De stressing... : )
Abang loves playing the playground at Pasir Ris. We love watching him have fun too. Hey! Bring your kids out to play! Fights Myopia u know.. hee.
This must be Abang's favourite outing by far. We brought him out to frolic in the sun and waddle pool at Marina Barrage. Even I had roll my pants up and waddle abit!
We went on a Sunday Morning, with some friends and set up a picnic while the kids play. Thanks to Ummu Mukhtaar who suggested and planned everything. Thanks for introducing this place to us. Abang just loves to play in the water. I hope this will build up his confidence on swimming.
But I noticed my dear son only wanted to play on his own or with me. He didnt want to join the other kids. Even when I brought him to them and get him to socialise, he just went away, found his own quiet spot and play on his own. Hmm.....
Abang loved it when the water massages his back. Hydrotherapy?? hee.... I loved sitting there underneath the fast water fountain if I could.
While Adik was very much left out in the waddling frenzy, dear Hubby did carry her near the water to let her have a feel at it. Adik, grow fast ok, so you can join Abang in his water adventures! : )
Allahumma salli 'ala Sayyidina Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Sayyidina Muhammad.
Abang loves Pizza you know.
Father and son watching the waves at Pasir Ris Park. This is our new past time. Setting up picnics and chatting. I love watching the sea. De stressing... : )
Abang loves playing the playground at Pasir Ris. We love watching him have fun too. Hey! Bring your kids out to play! Fights Myopia u know.. hee.
This must be Abang's favourite outing by far. We brought him out to frolic in the sun and waddle pool at Marina Barrage. Even I had roll my pants up and waddle abit!
We went on a Sunday Morning, with some friends and set up a picnic while the kids play. Thanks to Ummu Mukhtaar who suggested and planned everything. Thanks for introducing this place to us. Abang just loves to play in the water. I hope this will build up his confidence on swimming.
But I noticed my dear son only wanted to play on his own or with me. He didnt want to join the other kids. Even when I brought him to them and get him to socialise, he just went away, found his own quiet spot and play on his own. Hmm.....
Abang loved it when the water massages his back. Hydrotherapy?? hee.... I loved sitting there underneath the fast water fountain if I could.
While Adik was very much left out in the waddling frenzy, dear Hubby did carry her near the water to let her have a feel at it. Adik, grow fast ok, so you can join Abang in his water adventures! : )Allahumma salli 'ala Sayyidina Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Sayyidina Muhammad.
IInnallàha wa malâikatahû yusallûna 'alan-nabiyy, yâ ayyuhalladhîna âmanû sallû alayhi wa sallimû taslîmâ.
(Allah and His angels send blessings on the Prophet: O ye that believe! Send ye blessings on him, and salute him with all respect.) 33:56
Monday, May 25, 2009
Weekend smiles... : )
Alhamdullilah, yet another weekend have passed us..
We had some good memories over this one... some pics I took using my E71.
At Masjid Abdul Razak on Sat night. Ustaz Hasan Saifouridzal reading Maulid Dhiyaul Lami' which was written by his teacher, Al Habib Umar Bin Hafiz. The group used drums....It was Spectacular!!!!! Encore Encore! Tak Puas ah.....
Alhamdullilah, Mak, Hubby, the kids and Me managed to attend. Little Habib was singing along to the selawats and Marhaban. Little Adik was calm and quiet, just listening maybe. Mak was Happy. Hubby was with another Habib. Me..lets just say Heaven on Earth!
We had some good memories over this one... some pics I took using my E71.
At Masjid Abdul Razak on Sat night. Ustaz Hasan Saifouridzal reading Maulid Dhiyaul Lami' which was written by his teacher, Al Habib Umar Bin Hafiz. The group used drums....It was Spectacular!!!!! Encore Encore! Tak Puas ah.....
Alhamdullilah, Mak, Hubby, the kids and Me managed to attend. Little Habib was singing along to the selawats and Marhaban. Little Adik was calm and quiet, just listening maybe. Mak was Happy. Hubby was with another Habib. Me..lets just say Heaven on Earth! Priceless.
Making Little Habib's favourite drink. Ribena mix with Creame Soda with a slice of Lemon. Its called Fizzy Lemon Ribena inspired by Tang Tea House.
Snacks while chilling at our own house. Chixcheese Popiah from Ain, 'Ramly' Fish Nuggets and 'Tesco' Hotdogs.
Adik in Super Black Thights! Sexy.... hee hee...
Azirah ( Dr Aziz's youngest Daughter ), holding Adik at the masjid. She's one intelligent gal I tell ya. She does not want to be a gynea like her dad cos she does not want to see blood everyday so she tells me.
Sis Nazatul Fazlin holding Adik. We girls meet at the mosque every Thurs and Fri nights... We chill at the back when Little Habib's not in the naughty mode.
I saw this ad at the Bus stop....We then decided to bring the kids hang loose at the beach on a nice Sunday Morning.
Abah holding on to the kids while taking baby steps at the beach. Little Habib seems to got over his fear of the water. Next week, we're going on a picnic with mats and food and towels and extra clothes. Insya'allah. Wanna join us? Call me K : )
Making Little Habib's favourite drink. Ribena mix with Creame Soda with a slice of Lemon. Its called Fizzy Lemon Ribena inspired by Tang Tea House.
Snacks while chilling at our own house. Chixcheese Popiah from Ain, 'Ramly' Fish Nuggets and 'Tesco' Hotdogs.
Adik in Super Black Thights! Sexy.... hee hee...
Azirah ( Dr Aziz's youngest Daughter ), holding Adik at the masjid. She's one intelligent gal I tell ya. She does not want to be a gynea like her dad cos she does not want to see blood everyday so she tells me. 
Sis Nazatul Fazlin holding Adik. We girls meet at the mosque every Thurs and Fri nights... We chill at the back when Little Habib's not in the naughty mode.
I saw this ad at the Bus stop....We then decided to bring the kids hang loose at the beach on a nice Sunday Morning.
Abah holding on to the kids while taking baby steps at the beach. Little Habib seems to got over his fear of the water. Next week, we're going on a picnic with mats and food and towels and extra clothes. Insya'allah. Wanna join us? Call me K : )
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