My love my sweetheart my darling my life

Ramadhan

2009-08-29T18:10:00.003+08:00

I was too ambitious, thinking i can fast full month this Ramadhan.....ended up with 2days MC :(
Told myself to go slow and decided to fast on alternate days only...insya-allah i can fast to the max for this Ramadhan.

Twins who are years apart

2009-06-28T16:16:00.008+08:00

Everytime we meet somebody new; in the lift, shopping mall, in the train etc....people will give this comment "They look alike! Almost like twins!" Each time I'll just smile.

Over-due photos - Rahmat's 4th Bday

2009-06-03T18:52:00.003+08:00

Shy birthday boy who refuse to smile for the camera.

Lil guest to Rahmat class...all smiley and happy to see toys and friends :P

Favourism

2009-03-16T15:45:00.002+08:00

As much as I do not want to practice favourism with my kids but its unavoidable. I know I sayang Rahmat more…..probably because I really try hard to conceive and finally GOD answered our prayers.

I hope my favourism will not too obvious else Ridzwan will hate me :(

Untitled

2009-03-09T13:00:00.004+08:00

My heart feel very sore, my head spinning & my stomache is having a dance party. I dont know what to think or trust or believe. I wished I can let it out but i cant. I need to find more "bottles" to store all this crap. Reasons are just too lame & comical......

To make worse, I feel nausea. . .

I need a lot of strength.

Thru' his eyes........

2009-01-25T02:10:00.003+08:00

Picture taken by Rahmat

Ridzwan 1st Birthday!

2009-01-12T01:07:00.007+08:00

About 2 weeks before his birthday, I decided not to have a fanfare for his 1st Birthday. It was a hard decision. Parents usually would go hippo happy to do their child’s 1st birthday. After much consideration and experience from Rahmat’s 1st birthday, I think Ridzwan will not remember or know what’s happening. So I settled for mini celebration with both side of parents on 2 separate days.

08.01.2009
KKPL gals met-up at Eatzi Steakhouse to celebrate Che-cher Mel’s birthday and since its Ridzwan’s birthday as well, I brought him along ;P

09.01.2009
Birthday @Tampines

10.01.2009
Birthday @Jurong

…. Lucky boy!

Hi. I'm Ridzwan Yusri!

School

2009-01-12T00:39:00.003+08:00

Warning: late entry due to mummy's busy schedule :(

Different environment, new teachers, new friends, new learning concept and approach, I think its too much for a 4yr old to accept.

I was anxious and worried the night before. Checked and re-checked his bag couple of times, making sure I've packed all. I hope he'll like this school, friends and teachers. Learning from the mistake we made with the previous childcare, I want to ensure and help him adapt well.

The day started early. Woke him at 630am and got ready. Left home and took the 740 train.
(Rahmat's mood: excited and chatty. But half thru d journey, he got tired and just sat down, quiet. )
Reached the place, showed him around and explained that this will be his new school, teachers and friends.
(Mummy's mood: worried but optimistic.)

Hang around in the class while allowing Rahmat to warm up. Soon enough he is playing with his new friends. Seeing that he is ok so far, I asked "mummy go work ok sayang. Later mummy come and fetch you home." Kissed him and left.

Outside the class, I peep through while trying to hide away, he seems ok. I hope.

Smile!

“No one size fits all”

2009-01-04T02:46:00.002+08:00

A lecturer shared on how there is no such thing as template replies. Each reply to a letter should never be the same although they are asking the same question. I believe it applies to marriage too. Each married couple goes through or handles their marriage differently. 1 same scenario/situation can be handled or assessed differently. Goldern rule for newlyweds: Compromise. Not an expert just sharing.

I’m into my 7th year anniversary in June 2009. I won’t lie. Journey has not been smooth but it’s worth it. All the heartache, the shouting, the sadness & many more but it’s all worth it. I learn from it. Well, I try and still trying. I’m not perfect.

btw, i wonder the 7year itch is real?

Will he be like Chad Smith?

2008-12-12T22:02:00.003+08:00

listen carefully........

2008-12-03T22:29:00.002+08:00

I'm not sure if i should say its the "greatest joke of the year" or "greatest blunder of all time" or "just xx stupid"........he is my father who make the greatest _________.

I received a call from mum around 9+ and was told that my paternal grandma has passed away. Told my manager and was advised to take the whole day off. Met my parents and went to one of my aunt place, only to realised that the deceased is NOT my grandma!! Apparently my dad had heard it wrongly. Instead of Mah(which they call my late aunt), he heard it as Mak! Me & mum was so angry with dad. He caused so much anxiety!!

To everyone, learn to stop and listen carefully especially things like this.

Alfateha to my late aunt. Amin.

On a lazy Sunday afternoon..........

2008-11-19T23:04:00.004+08:00

Privacy

2008-10-19T01:28:00.001+08:00

A friend recently asked whether I believe that there should be privacy of oneself even after you get married. My first reply to her was “No. There should not be any secrets between married couples. If you have nothing to hide, just let him know the password lor. So conveniently & ignorantly, I answered”

The question “got stuck” in my head. Today, I looked up the dictionary for its meaning –
Privacy: (1) the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others. (2) the condition of being concealed or hidden.

I’ll stick to my first reply. Personally, I share all my account passwords and even my bank PIN with my husband. We share all passwords or rather; we “neutralize” our passwords. Initially it was difficult, to share and allow another person know so much and everything that involved my life.

Now, 6years on, I’m not too bothered if he has network account such as Facebook (or any new networking website) without me knowing the password. I guess it comes naturally once you have trust and faith in a person. You’re not so particular or sensitive.

My unofficial photographer

2008-10-06T18:14:00.003+08:00

Photos taken using E61i nokia phone

Photos are not taken by me or hubby. It was taken by our 3yr old son, Rahmat. We discovered his new skill during the fasting month when he was fooling around and playing with our phones. To us, most photos are quite accurate and nice, for a 3yr old ;)

We believed we should cultivate this skill especially when he loves it. So this Friday or Saturday, we'll be Raya visiting @Sim Lim to get him a camera, not a DSR definitely hahaha.

Darn, I feel OLD!

2008-09-01T15:48:00.003+08:00

OLD: adjective: (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age; especially not young;

I don’t think I’ve lived for a long time but I feel old :(

Happy 27th Birthday to me!

I love my Liz

2008-08-17T10:00:00.000+08:00

It came early this year. I got more than i bargain for.....

In my previous, i wrote that hubby disapprove of me getting any newer bags.....suprise! suprise!Hubby bought me 2 handbags(one is actually a complimentary gift but who cares rite?) and 1 cellphone pouch. Love it so much!! Scream and jumped in joy! Rahmat saw me and gave the "is my mummy crazy" look hehhe.

Go West?

2008-08-16T22:11:00.001+08:00

Hubby kept asking me whether I’ll be going with the gals on Tuesday. Whenever he asked, I can sense he is up to something but he denies every time. We’re celebrating Liza’s birthday on Tuesday, another good friend turning 27. They’re having it at Liza’s house at Bukit Batok. My first reaction was: “Wau kao! Jauh!!

Anyway, I’ve decided not to go. Nurul informed that Arfah and Fir will be going too, so I can go back with them. I know the whole event will not end late as it’s a working night but the earliest will be? 10/11pm? Leaving my kids is guilty enough, to come back late will make it worse :(

As much as I miss the gals and really want to meet them, going to the West is too far. Sorry gals.

Never a dull moment

2008-08-12T22:15:00.004+08:00

As usual, Sunday is lazy day. It’s a family affair: nap in the afternoon hehe. Hubby was the first to zonk off, followed by Ridzwan, Rahmat then myself. At least I thought I was the last to sleep but I was wrong. Apparently, Rahmat was just closing his eyes but not asleep!

With the parents asleep, he’s up to his mischief! He dialed his Papa’s number using my handphone and when the ringtone played, he woke his Papa and asked him to answer it. His Papa half-awake from the afternoon nap, answered the phone without knowing it was Rahmat on the other line. LOL!

Moments like this make mummy’s heart too soft :)

That special SPADE

2008-08-09T13:58:00.003+08:00

I pop this question to hubby this morning: “Can I buy an expensive bag and I promise that I’ll not buy another bag 6 months later?”

Hubby’s response: “Throw away all your other bags” Hhmm.

Don’t get it wrong. Its not that he disapprove of pampering me with stuff/gift but he just do not understand why do I need so many handbags. To him why you need to have so many bags when you keep carrying the same few. Well that’s me ;)

I need 3 bags for work (which I will alternate through the 5 days), a bag for casual wear, a fit-it-all bag for any occasion, a “jemputan” handbag and of course, the baby bag. In total, I will need at least 7 bags! Hhmm….Now, I can understand why hubby is not too happy (hehe).

I guess my plan to drop hint for birthday gift did not went well. For now, I'll just admire the pictures and maybe, just maybe when I'm ready to throw away all other bags and just settle for this one(maybe 2) bag :)

Demand = Supply

2008-06-26T20:30:00.004+08:00

Ridzwan had his 3rd dose of 5-in-1 jab this morning and as usual, before the jab, the nurse would ask “template” questions such as “did he come in contact with anyone having chickenpox last 3weeks, is the baby well today, did he have fever after the last immunization, how is baby feeding”. It has become too routine, I bet the nurses would have memorize everything and talk in their sleep hehe

Usually, we had no problem answering all of the above but today were different. The nurse got “jumpy” with my reply on the last question – “how is baby feeding?” My reply : “Feeding ok, 4oz for every 4-6hrs.” She quickly asked to weigh the baby, worrying that the baby might be underweight BUT he was not. He is growing and developing.

Frankly, I do not see anything worrying about it. I know theoretically or scientifically, whatever the term is, a 5-6 months baby should be feeding about 230ml at 4 feeding a day. I don’t believe in following the standard feeding guide. After all it’s only a recommended or suggested feeding table. For me, Demand = Supply. Baby cry for it, Mummy will give. Baby happily playing or sleeping (though it’s feeding time following the feeding table), I let it be. Alhamdullilah, Rahmat grows up well and Ridzwan too. My only concern, Ridzwan is quite small in size. I guess he might follow his Papa (small and cute hehhe). Insya-allah there’s nothing to worry.

Here’s a recent photograph of Ridzwan and Rahmat. Looking quite alright ;)

Playful lil angels!

Farewell gifts

2008-06-26T14:59:00.002+08:00

Gifts I received from my ex-colleagues. The items may be of small value but getting it was a surprised and I’m touched. Thank You.

New place, here i come!

I bake a cake

2008-06-14T11:25:00.002+08:00

No i did not bake a real cake. Pigs will fly over the moon if i did.

First attempt: Butterfly Pinky.

It was for hubby's sister. It was a rushed work. It was a total flop. I know! haha. I’m not as creative or innovative as W&F *winks*. Just trying for the fun of it :)

Last week, hubby asked me to do one for his colleague. I got all excited but worried too. Doing diaper cake is fun, tricky and challenging but I’m worried that it will not turn out nice and “decent” looking. Since I’m on 1 week leave, I thought “Heck! Just whack la!” hehehe

2nd attempt: Beary Blue

Improvement is still required. Definitely! But I must say doing this was fun

Brothers or twins?

2008-06-12T12:00:00.000+08:00

Everyone says they look like each other.

My reaction: of course! they're brothers :)

can you tell which is who?

Very belated and 'basi'

2008-06-11T15:01:00.000+08:00

Belated thank you to my hubby:
Thank you for 6yrs of beautiful marriage.
Thank you for sharing the load and stress.
Thank you for “contributing” and have 2 lovely sons with me.
Thank you for EVERYTHING!

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“How do we choose to celebrate? Find out at her blog cause I am sure she will be posting it.” - Papayaface

Er…unfortunately I’m not going to. Well, I wanted to pen it down, to share the joy and fun we had but I’m not able to “organize” my thoughts. BooHoo! Whatever it is, we had fun. We know Rahmat had fun. We will definitely be going back. Maybe we can celebrate my birthday there. Wait (checking calendar)…....my birthday falls on the first day of fasting month. 10x BooHoo! Nevermind, I’ll find a day and a way ehhe.

more photos @multiply

overdue photos

2008-05-31T22:56:00.001+08:00

Rahmat's birthday party @boon lay on 18/05/08

Birth of Ridzwan Yusri on 08/01/08

Its Addictive!

2008-05-25T12:45:00.000+08:00

Addiction (1)
Recent weeks I keep drinking Coke & Pepsi. Its unusual for me because i seldom take carbonated drink. Now, its has replace my intake of plain water. Hubby is not happy and nag at me. I'm not too sure what's wrong. I'm addicted to carbonated drinks! I hope it will stop as its not good for my health and stomach :(

Addiction (2)
I love the smell of newborn. I love the smell of babies and minyak telon. I'm not over my pregnancy and post pregnancy mood yet tho Ridzwan has turn 4months! We are considering and in talks about baby no. 3 hehe. Of course not so soon. We'll wait till Ridzwan turn 1yr or more before we start our production again lol.

Flipside: Congrats to my SIL on the birth of her baby girl Renni Shazwany.

Renni born on 21st May 08. Weight: 3.5kg (h** cow). I wonder how she manage to push it out. Mine was 2.6kg for both boys and already finding it tiring to huff n puff it out :)

Our trip to the Zoo!

2008-05-24T20:08:00.000+08:00

We brought the kids to the zoo today. Its a belated BDay trip for Rahmat, making it his 2nd trip to the Zoo. First time we brought him was on his 1st Bday. At that time, he was pretty much "blur" and unaware or lack of understanding of his surrounding and the animals. Now he's 3 years old, its much more exciting trip but he's afraid to take close-up pictures with the animals. Everytime we ask him to take photo, he will say "tak nak, takut takut"

2006 - Chubby 1yr old Rahmat

2008 - There's 4! ..... more

Rahmat turn 3 Years Old!

2008-05-17T13:30:00.000+08:00

We had mini pre-celebration at nenek and atok house at Tampines. We'll be having a much bigger celebration on Sunday at nenek and atok house at Boon Lay.

2 birthday celebration - each at both side of grandparents house but none at our own house hahaha.

Our present for him: his favourite foowear which has his favourite cartoon character on it :)

Money never enough

2008-05-04T13:37:00.000+08:00

I constantly hear people around me complaining “money no enough” and top of it, the increase cost of basic stuff such as rice and milk formula. However, how many of us actually feel the pinch or start making changes to our lifestyle due to this?

For example, our government is kind enough (well sort of) to share the growth dividend and most of us are getting at least $100 or more. And what did most of us do with the money? Spent it. On May Day, the Mall was packed with shoppers and diners. Practically all the restaurants had long queues. Maybe to some, these are extra moola so it’s ok to spent and treat ourselves.

For me, money will always be insufficient. No matter how hard we work or try to look for bigger paycheck, it will never be enough. Our lifestyle has to change. I, myself feel that the $150 I’m getting is of much difference but I’m thankful that at least I have that $150 extra to save for unexpected days like the recent hospitalization :)

I may not be an expert in managing finances but 1 simple rule – take a good look at how you spent your money, is 80% on bills or 50% lifestyle? Do your math and stop complaining, will you.

My boys

2008-05-01T02:58:00.000+08:00

Best photo of Ridzwan

AND

My ever playful Rahmat

HFMD

2008-04-29T01:05:00.000+08:00

On Sunday, hubby notice Rahmat was exceptionally quiet and well behaved which is weird. Not his usual self to keep still for more than 30sec :) From there hubby suspected he might have a fever soon. True enough, roller coaster fever begins at night. We brought him to Doc on Monday and he diagnosed as suspected HFM case as Rahmat had ulcers in his mouth but no visible rash/blisters on his palm or feet. We quickly inform my in-laws and ask for their help to look after Ridzwan as we do not want to take the risk of Rahmat infecting his younger brother.

Unfortunately, the HFMD may have infected Ridzwan earlier because he was down with fever on Tuesday night. Brought him to the same GP and he could only say is he infected same virus as Rahmat and we were given Dhamol for his fever. Ridzwan conditions were worse than Rahmat. He refuses to drink his milk or any liquid. Worried of this and he kept crying, we brought to KK A&E on Thursday night.

The A&E was pack. Super pack! We thought “Oh shit! We definitely have to wait very long”. We register and less than 10minutes, Ridzwan name was called to one of the consultation room. The young doctor checked and informed Ridzwan is indeed having HFMD and need to be warded for observation. My Thursday and Friday night was spent sleeping on the chair with stiff neck after each hour of short naps. Well my backache and stiff neck is nothing compared to the pain Ridzwan have to go through :(

The pictures can tell you the story.

We were lucky that Ridzwan's conditions got better by 2nd day. He was discharged on Saturday and given MC till 30 April. Cool! Mummy get to stay home and look after Ridzwan.

After what we've gone through, my advice to all parents not to take any chances especially with HFMD still lingering around and more cases reported now. Once your child develope fever, ulcers in his mouth and loss of appetite, bring them to Doc. Don't wait for rash or blisters on their palm or feet. You may want to bring them to specialist child clinic instead of normal GP.

Ola-lola clothier

2008-04-24T10:04:00.000+08:00

Check out ola-lola for their new sets of clothing.

Random

2008-02-17T15:58:00.000+08:00

pretending to be me?

ice-keam (cream)

Brothers!

It's going to be a lonely month

2008-02-12T02:40:00.000+08:00

Hubby is on reservist for 3 weeks starting from today. I’m left to care for 2 kids- 1 month old Ridzwan and sending Rahmat to childcare. Luckily, my parents-in-law came to my rescue. They offered to look after Ridzwan which I have to leave him at his nenek’s house and bring him back on weekends. This is the best option/solution. The other option was for my FIL to pick us (Ridzwan, Rahmat & me) every morning then send Rahmat to childcare, me to work bla bla bla..... I wouldn’t choose option 2 as it seem as though my FIL is my chauffeur and it will definitely tire him out :(

The worst of all this is – sleeping at night without Hubby and Ridzwan. My consolation is I still have Rahmat by my side.

Going to School

2008-02-06T03:15:00.000+08:00

Rahmat had his first day at the childcare yesterday. Being a protective parents that we are, we couldn't stop worrying. The house felt so empty and quiet without him. We miss his nonsense and naughty act. Well, i miss him! Now i'm home with Ridzwan and the house is so quiet! I miss my baby Rahmat :(

On the brighter side, Rahmat seem to be adapting and blending well. We hope he can. Yesterday when we picked him up, we got good response from his teacher and centre supervisor. They informed that Rahmat did not cry for a first timer. Which is very assuring.

nice pose of me, mummy?

Mine?

2008-01-24T07:20:00.000+08:00

We had shock when we received Ridzwan Yusri's photo from PeterPan last week. We thought maybe they had a mixed-up. It took us awhile before we confirmed that he's ours.

See for yourself.....

Ridzwan Yusri - 2 weeks Old!

2008-01-23T06:30:00.000+08:00

Hubby has started working after being on leave for almost 2 weeks to look after me and help out with the boys. Since yesterday, I’m alone during the day to look after 2 boys. Life with 2 boys is challenging!

Luckily, Rahmat is at the age he can understand that he has a younger brother. He loves his brother so much that he’ll be the first to run whenever the baby cries. He even imitates us and pacifies his bro “ok ok ok. don’t cry, don’t cry”. It warms our hearts each time.

Speaking of babies, more friends and families members are getting pregnant this year. My younger SIL is due in May while my elder SIL…..well to be kept unknown first but let’s hope it will be good news (maybe a twin?)

Oh…Anyone has suggestion what to give to my colleagues for the $$ they collected?

The wait is finally over!

2008-01-11T15:30:00.000+08:00

We thought he never wants to come out and had scheduled for induce on 10th Jan (which is today) but we were wrong.

Ridzwan Yusri Bin Rizal was born on 08 Jan 2008 at 0957hrs @East Shore Hospital.

Weight: 2.610
Length: 47cm

Waiting & waiting.........

2008-01-05T04:18:00.000+08:00

As from my previous entries, it's been stressful having to keep waiting and thinking when the baby wants to pop. Hubby claims he can't stop worrying "Is it time yet". He worries that the baby choose to pop during peak hours and he will be delayed due to traffic. So it's been a worrying and anxious week for us.

The night before, we decided we would want to pop the baby out earlier however will wait and hear what my gynae have to say before confirming our decision.

Scan here and there, measure here and there, my gynae advised to wait for another week. Hhhmm. He scheduled for our last and final check-up on 10th Jan. So baby will be out either 11 or 12 Jan. We're hoping for 11 Jan cos someone's (not quite to our liking) birthday falls on 12th Jan.

So from now till 10th, the wait continues. . . . .

No feel yet

2008-01-01T06:40:00.000+08:00

As we're only hours away in ushering the New Year 2008, informed hubby that his 2nd son does not want to be born on 1st Jan hahaha. Yet to get any contraction feel. . maybe i've experienced giving birth & pregnancy that we are more anxious and "impatient" for the baby to pop-up ish. Everyday I will talk to Ridzwan and asked him to pop-out soon. Bad parent hor. We wish for our child to be born on the first week of Jan. For me, i wanna quickly pop him out and meet him. Most importantly is for Rahmat to meet his new brother.

Maybe i should have worked instead of taking early rest because staying at home and waiting for it to happen is so aarrgghhh.......at least at work i wont think so much about the pregnancy. Piles of work would keep me occupied till 6pm. Like now, Rahmat is sleeping and i'm alone, doing or have nothing much to do except surfing and thinking about the whole pregnancy and baby tingy. Its really "killing" me to get and be so excited about giving birth

Ok i'll shall stop worrying so much to when its going to happen and leave it to as per HIS plan. Baby will pop when its time ya :)

Count Down 2008

2007-12-27T06:15:00.000+08:00

Most of us will be counting down to the New Year but for myself, I’ll be counting down to the day for labour. Today is the start of my maternity leave. I decided to take an early rest at home. More time for me to prepare and spent time with Rahmat.

I’m starting to get excited and panic at the same time. Tho its not my first pregnancy but somehow the excitement and panic feels like it’s a whole new experience. I’ve bought and prepare whatever baby stuff that I thought I may need but I still get the feeling that I’ve miss out something. Hmm…

My next check-up will on 3rd Jan 2008 but we’re hoping that our baby decides to pop out earlier. Why? We want to have 1st Jan Baby lol. . . .So from today to the “contraction” day, I’ll be at home resting and spending time with my first baby before he becomes a Big Brother.

My Green Man

2007-12-01T06:57:00.000+08:00

Hubby had to go for 1 day reservist briefing today. For the first time since I’ve known him, I get to see him in an army uniform. He looked so macho & dashing. My handsome knight in army uniform lol. He was packing his stuff (which I think is too much stuff to be bringing when it’s only a day’s briefing!), I couldn’t stop smiling and laughing. Reason being he has not been called for Reservist for the longest time ever and suddenly this year, he received the LOVE letter.

Can’t wait to meet him later and talk about his day today. Must be interesting! hehe

@32Weeks

2007-11-14T14:09:00.000+08:00

Went for my monthly check-up on 1st Nov and we got a shock (even my gynae!). By calculation from my first check-up, I should be into my 29 weeks but when Dr Aziz did a calculation scan of Baby 2 body and head, it indicated 33 weeks!! Unsatisfied with the scan, he did a 2nd scan and this time it indicated 31 weeks. Still bigger than expected however the difference is not that great tho. Dr Aziz asked jokingly what I ate during the festive season haha.

This 2nd pregnancy has been very smooth. I could eat or drink whatever I want. Not much giddiness or whatsoever. In the first 5months, I kept wondering “am I really pregnant?” The experience is total difference from my first pregnancy.

Now I’m going to 8 months soon. I’m starting to feel very fatigue, backaches, tired feet and feeling very “hippo-ty” :)

We're preparing Rahmat to understand that he will be having a younger sibling soon. Everytime we will ask :

"Who is abg?"
"Where is adik baby?"
"Sayang adik"

I'm really loving every sec of all this. Love it lots!

quick updates

2007-10-29T14:53:00.000+08:00

hello.

after being gone for so long, i've had trouble logging in earlier. couldnt remember which id and password to login with haha.

1st update - Rahmat! he's getting cutier and lovely by the day. tho of cause he has his naughty and tantrums to show at times but i'm not complaining. Love him more and every bit of it.

2nd update - Hubby! well of cause i'll love him as much as rahmat..hehe

3rd update - I'm expecting my 2nd child!! (a slight delayed telecast). I'm into my 7th month now. Expected to due in JAN 08. insya-allah. We've come up with a name for him (yes its another boy) - Ridzwan Yusri which means Keredaan Ku. err...i'm sory. i dont think i know how to translate. lol.
Just like how we name Rahmat, we leave it to my FIL to come up with names (5 choice) before we let both sets of parents to decide. So for now, i'm justing waiting for the day to come. We're hoping to deliver on New Year's Day! :)

see you around soon.

chi-cher

2007-05-24T06:26:00.000+08:00

i wanted to be a teacher. You see, I have the "teacher" look. A lot of people say so. & a lot of times people/kids mistaken me for their teacher.

once, a kid came running & shouting towards me "cikgu noraini.cikgu noraini." I turn around and immediately she stop & walk away. Strange dont u think? Well...i heard the kid saying to her mum " ingatkan cikgu noraini". bloopers 1!

today it happen again. this makcik keep looking at me from across the traffic light! when she's nearer she smiled so of course i'd to smile then she ask "cikgu noraini eh?" I had to disappoint her and said NO. bloopers 2!

Well that's my nonsense for today. Thanks for reading anyway.

Aku sebenarnya sakit kepala tapi tak leh tido. dah makan ubat pun tak load. sigh!

Mummy's 54th Birthday - 06/05/2007

2007-05-13T04:20:00.000+08:00

Mummy Dearest

Grandma with sis's kids (3 lil rascals. hehe)

Grandma with my lil one and Hasry. Rahmat refuse to take photo. we had to pacify him & "sogok"(bribe) with sweets!

Happy (18+12) Birthday!!

2007-04-04T11:30:00.000+08:00

Bad day!

2007-03-27T05:39:00.000+08:00

My day was spoiled with an unpleasant sms from the Boss. I’m on medical leave today and he sms me the following “…. xx told me that you are on MC again. xx is stressed on Ops concerns & indicated that you have high MC…..” Bloody Hell!

I know I have high MC but to report to Boss that you are stressed on Ops because I took MC is so unfair! I took MC again? My last MC was in Jan and now is March what(hehe). I felt betrayed & definitely unfair. I know where I stand. I know I may have high MC rate but to blame it on ME? There are others who took MC as much/often as I do but because they are not in Ops, its ok for them?? There are times where I was called back due to shortage of manpower but I’m complaining. Till now!! No more being nice lady & returning to office because someone else is taking MC or urgent leave!

XX, you just turn a nice lady to a hateful colleague of yours!

One eye Jack

2007-03-18T08:16:00.000+08:00

Rahmat is having a very bad eye infection. On Tuesday, we realize there is a lump on his right eye. Brought him to Doc on Wednesday & his infection “compress” down but then on Friday, he had the infection again on the same eye! This time the infection is worse. Brought him to the same Doc and was given 1 eye drop & 1 anti-biotic. Only 2 med but it cost me $20 each! I really hope he will get well by tomorrow night (that’s what the doc says & he better be right this time!)

So remember kids, always keep your hands clean. Washing with water, can only protect you 10%. Cleanse with hand wash, it can protect you 90%.

2007-03-11T14:40:00.000+08:00

Celebrating my parents 35th wedding anniversary & my dad 60th birthday.

My sis kids. Niece & 2 nephew = chaos! haha

I love this photo most.

gone but not forever cos we're back ;p

2007-03-10T10:20:00.001+08:00

It’s been a while since I last update about Rahmat- a month or two? Hahha

He will be 22months next sat which means he will turn 2years very very soon & I’ve not decide if I wanna do birthday party this year. Last year was normal family affair. Now that he understands birthday parties, I can’t decide whether to do families only or big birthday party. He is starting to hum Happy Birthday song! maybe gearing up for his birthday haha. I hope I can make up my mind by end of March & start my preparation!!

Rahmat is getting naughtier, starting to talk words by words & full of expression for everything.

Current list of words
Oh no
Papa
Ma
Bye bye
Hello
Thank You
Baby
Meow (whenever he sees a cat)
Mamum (when he sees food & wanting it)
What
Where
What’s this
What’s that
Who’s that

(of cos with his own slang a bit)

Our top 3 favorite moments
- eats something he likes, he will say “ hhhmm nice” with full of expression
- kisses us on the cheeks & say “mmm muacks”
- takes my handphone, camera lens facing him & say “SMILE”

I’ve been trying to capture these moments on video but each time he sees me holding a video or camera, he will go all mute & expression-less!! Too clever for me. When he starts to ask questions on everything under the sun, I will definitely have problem on having answers to everything cos me being slow & blur!! I guess when that time comes, I’ll leave the task to hubby dearest :)

Signing off with mischievous photo of him

BIG 30!

2007-03-04T19:07:00.001+08:00

Happy Birthday to my crazy hubby Papayaface !! (birth name: Rizal Khalit)

Pool !!

2007-01-07T08:15:00.000+08:00

On weekends that hubby has to work,
While i'm too lazy to wear my "sexy bikini",
Mini-pool is definitely useful!!

Relax Beb!

My life

2006-12-13T14:05:00.000+08:00

Viewer discretion is advice. Pleaase pardon our low & lousy photo qualities. If you think the images are of poor quality, please do not hesitates & contact 1800 - neednewcamera hotline.

By morning, to clean the house.

By afternoon, a mo-del.

By Night, normal boy.

all the above stunts/clowny-act is done by trained professional (trained by urs truly). Do not attempt this at home or Do not leave your child unattended.

V-vo

2006-12-09T16:04:00.000+08:00

Last weekend was spent at Sentosa & the big shopping centre that everyone has been talking about. Ya.....we’re the “belen2” hehe

After Vivo, we went to Sentosa for a quick dip in the muddy waters *yikes*. .

No family plans for this weekend tho. just resting and catching up with my MUST HAVE beautiful sleep zzzzz. Hopefully i get good news by this Tuesday. I wanna go shopping. Yippe!!

No Man U

2006-12-02T19:38:00.000+08:00

Plans to buy MAN U Jersey for Rahmat at MAN U store ended with a sad story
of.................it has closed down! Boo!!!

Since we’re already in town, we just make use of the time there and spent
walking & sight seeing the Xmas lights-up. Rahmat got excited looking at the
lights and tried his best to capture the lights. Couple of times asking his
daddy to carry and “push” him up high so he catches them haha

Hope it wont rain this SUN cos we're going SENTOSA! YYIIIPPPEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

Car

2006-11-25T12:06:00.000+08:00

Mummy can’t afford to buy her dream car for our trips to Grandma House (Tampines to Boon Lay)

Or automated car for me

So she let me settle for this

see how i've outgrown the floats hehe

Toddler in a box

2006-11-24T09:20:00.000+08:00

Excuse me. I need to go back to primary school

2006-11-14T21:51:00.000+08:00

Today my manager calls me to her room. Mcm nak ter-kencing jap. Hehe. Nak tahu why she call me? It’s because of an email I send out. I thought i send wrong information ker, send wrong person ker. But.........................Apparently some high ranking person spot something and comment :( Since its sky high ppl so she have to talk to me lor. i pity my manager. she sounded like Ms Lau (my Sec 3 English teacher) just now hahaha

See the sentence below. Anyone can spot any error? English t-cher bo pa kei …hehehe

“I refer to your email dated 8 November 2006, which was addressed to xxxx. We have check and clarify that below enquiry is not under xxxx purview. “

You can! Unfortunately no prize! hahaha

ICE MC Anyone?

2006-11-12T10:30:00.000+08:00

Today is Saturday but yet I’m stuck at home cos it’s a rainy day whole day :( Hubby is not home as he has important soccer match with the Olympique Gaulois (France) against Nippon (Japan. Isn’t it obvious? duh!) Hubby is hoping they can win this match. I hope so. Winning this match will definitely improve the team spirit and morale. Insya-allah.

So since I’m stuck at home (sad!!) with my becoming more and more mischievously adorable son, let’s all be happy & merry and sing along!

It's a rainy day
Yeah the sun will shine
It's a rainy day

It's a rainy day
It's a rainy day
Yeah the sun will shine
It's a rainy day

It's a rainy day
It's a rainy day
It will turn out right
It's a rainy day

it's a rainy day yeah

Everyone happy now? Full lyrics here

Family

2006-11-04T13:30:00.000+08:00

Close to a month I did not blog. Busy for Hari Raya, tired and lazy cos of fasting and the excuses list goes on hehe.

Not much to talk about except 2 photos to share. I’m still waiting for family photos from my side. My sister very the slow to email me the pix!

RIZAL FAMILY 06

Mother & Son with Father who happens to be in the back hahaa

THE KHALIT BABOO FAMILY 06

back row (THE R grp & one Y): Romi, Rossi, Rizzawati, Ramona, Razali, Rizal, Rahmat & Me!!
center row: Samilah (MIL), Raes (son to Ramona & Razali, not hubby youngest brother ok hehe), Khalit (FIL)
front row (Our capable assistants): Khotijah & Yati

Makan Makan

2006-10-14T00:57:00.000+08:00

What I miss most after my parents in-law move out would definitely be my MIL cooking!! I miss her Mee Soto, Curry Ayam and most important Sambal Belacan! I’m a bad DIL I know. tak tahu masak, cuma tahu makan hehe

Right now it’s our FDW who cooks our meal. I would rate her cooking as so-so. Well, at least its better than mine. She would everyday without fail ask me “kakak masak apa hari ini?” Everytime she ask, I would sigh. Not because I’m unhappy with her work but due to I’m not a cooking person either. So we (me & FWD) both would open the fridge and can’t decide what to cook. Very stressful leh! This is the results of being a pampered daughter/daughter-in-law. Before marriage, its my mum & sis who cooks. After marriage, my MIL cooks. So see….eerr I only know how to eat.

Maybe I should take 1 week leave then send my FDW for cooking attachments at my MIL house. Hopefully within 1 week she is able to learn from MIL how to cook all our favourite yummy food. Hhmmm.

Dear guest for Hari Raya, don’t expect any ketupat or daging rendang or other Raya food ok! You’re lucky if there food served!! LOL. Joking! ;)

Toys!

2006-10-11T23:17:00.000+08:00

When Aniq mummy suggested about exchange/sharing toys within the Union of Bambinos, it makes me think what an idea! I should consider starting-up such business. Hm. But of course there are other mummies who are better entrepreneurs whom gave birth YEARS before me who would have same thoughts. Right? Well I’m right & again Aniq mummy found few local websites on this. I think she is very resourceful mummy (Bravo! *thumbs up*), that’s why I’m “hook” to Aniq’s blog. She found 2 website: www.rent-a-toy.com & www.rent-that-toy.com.

Aniq mummy: I think you should put up the proposal to President of UoB, on having our own playgroup ;)

President Union of Bambinos: you should appoint Aniq(Mummy) as our Welfare & PR Ministress hehe

Kiasu-ism

2006-09-21T12:30:00.000+08:00

Since I my upgrade my status to be a PARENT, I’ve infect contagious virus or rather a syndrome. I can’t and have no control of it. No medicine can cure and it’s transmittable cos it seem I have infect hubby hahaha.

At times I feel its pathetic but at the same time it’s a logical thing to do. Parent “race” to help their child achieve more, unknowingly infect the disease. Sad but unavoidable.

Last Sunday, my boy turns 16months! Super fast rite? Force myself to wake up early on a Sunday & brought him for Tumbletots trial lesson @Tampines Sports Hall. I’ve always thought my child is extrovert & eager to try out new stunts. I was wrong! At Tumbletots, he clings onto me & shy to try out the equipment. He seem more interested to run around the class, trying to make friends (sitting and talking in his own planet language) with other kids rather than trying the equipments which supposedly help the child to develop motor skill & overcome obstacles/challenges. Maybe it’s a new environment with unfamiliar faces. During sing-along activities, he just look-on and not participate. I had to "push" him a little to try out and participate. Ended-up I’m the kid having fun & tired instead of him!! Anyway still undecided if I should sign him up. I know its new to him, he needs time to adapt but I felt the activities lack the “Umph” factor; the feeling that it’s the right one for your child without thinking twice. I hope I did not offend any Parents of tumbletots child or Tumbletots itself. This is my own personal evaluation after attending the trial lesson. Anyway other parents who are interested to try-out for their kids who may enjoy it better than my boy, you can find out more. Trial lesson are chargeable at $23.

Now I’m finding time to go for another trial lesson on Kindermusik approach. I want to find a play & learn activities that he will enjoy just within the short 45 minutes trial lesson.

Sigh. Who say its easy being a parent, even to a 16month old Boy?

Come, come. Cheap! Cheap!

2006-09-11T07:45:00.000+08:00

Due to the renovation that we will be doing soon, we are selling off our item as we want to keep minimum & important items only. If you have friends, family or anyone who do not mind 2nd hand items , can come & see see our items ok.

Interested & potential buyers can drop me an email to arrange for appointment to take a look at the items.

Item 1

Description: Black 3-seater sofa with cushions. No sratches or holes. Only paint stain on the lower end.

Selling Price: 250 (Neg).

Item 2
Description: 5 piece bedroom set consisting of 2 of 2 door wardrobe, 1 dressing table & 2 side tables. Dark brown & white colour combination. Items may be purchased separately or as a set:

Wardrobe: 150 each
Dressing table: 50
Side tables: 50 each

Set: $400

Having 2nd thoughts

2006-09-08T11:00:00.000+08:00

My “basi” news: Let’s welcome our newest Union of Bambino member, Syaheed! Yeah!!

On Baby No 2, Hubby has been talking about it quite often recently. I’m starting to freak out. Told hubby I’m not ready to try for No 2 as I feel my baby boy still wants our undivided attention. Hubby says it should be ok cos Rahmat would be 2 years old then. 2 years is quite close leh. The gap is too near. I plan to wait till Rahmat is at least 3 or 4 or even much older. I love my baby boy too much to give him a younger sibling too soon. I wouldn’t want him to “fight” with the younger one for our love.

Maybe I’m selfish. Frankly, I’m not enthusiastic yet to have No 2. After giving birth, few peeps asked if I want no 2. My answer: a definite & immediate YES! At that time, I’m still excited over being pregnant, giving birth and having a baby. Things seem to change now. I still do want to have No 2 but I guess not mentally, emotionally and physically prepared for No 2 yet. I’ve seen cases of parents having “too many” kids than they can handle. I do not want my kids to be deprived of love & affection. Looking at our current schedule & commitment, having No2, there is a possibility of that happening.

I guess I just need time to swallow the idea of having more additions to be part of my life. For now, I want to enjoy the great life I’m having with hubby & darling Rahmat.

isn't he just adorable & lovely? :)

Happy Birthday to ME!

2006-09-01T15:40:00.000+08:00

Happy Teachers Day to all Teachers & Happy Birthday to ME!!

I think i better list out my wishlist so can drop hint to that someone to spare him from cracking his head hor......should i?

Now what shall i wish for?............. the shiny shiny bling bling can??

pix courtesy of me...see how i've grown over 25years from skinny to not so skinny.

2006-08-23T22:44:00.000+08:00

Rahmat is fast recovering. Love to hear his cheeky laugh (cheeky as the father hehe) again!

Hubby have been acting weird. 2weeks ago, I receive a surprise SMS wishing me Advance Happy Birthday?? Its only mid of August and he already wish me Happy Birthday?? My birthday is not due till 1st Sept!! I smell something fishy going on. Well hubby claim this year will be special birthday for me. I cant wait! I wonder what he plans for me? Hhmm? Maybe he will fly Wentworth Miller to Singapore!! *wishful thinking and drooling*

F.Y.Es.O.........one of my fav pix from my fav boy.....

Not so friendly note receive from work email ......

2006-08-17T20:10:00.000+08:00

Subject: Restricting Internet Access for Unofficial Websites During Office Hours

Based on our recent statistics, we notice that your access to www.angelfire.com, photo1.blogger.com, img.photobucket.com have contributed a major chunk of traffic to XXXX (to avoid stalkers, the Co identity cant be named. lol) Internet link. This causes intermittent slowness to other Internet users who are using the Internet for official work related purposes during office hours.

Thus, to minimise the inconvenience caused to the other Internet users, IT has decided to restrict the access to this website and other hosting websites during office hours.

Hhmmm…I guess I cant blog hop to my favs liao. So sianz!

body system down!

2006-08-17T01:30:00.000+08:00

Check my blog...its almost ½ month since I last update. Hubby pushing me to update often but I just cant “type” it down my thoughts. Too many thoughts that I don’t know which to start with. And today I came back to blog with not so cheerful and happy post. Sigh.

Rahmat is sick for the past few days. It started from Saturday when I’m at my mom place, he started to have running nose. I knew the weekend will be “burn”. But hey not complaining. Its my responsibility as a parent ya. I decide to take 2 days leave to nurse him back to health but I guess I fail as he is still unwell. So I guess will be seeing the doc again today after work. It might be a waste of money as the doc would probably give the same type of meds or 1 extra stronger meds but I cant bear to see my baby in pain. Just hope our dear Doc can give him something to soothe the pain. He has not had a good sleep since Sunday so is mummy, daddy and our FDW. I can just pray for his recovery soon and see his cheeky smile and hear his mischievous laugh. I miss all that!

BIG HELLO!

2006-07-31T21:42:00.000+08:00

mummy had a shock at work today. She say that i receive e-e-e(email), i dont know. i cant pronouce it! she should know better ya then to say all those bombasting words to me. chet! Anyway mummy say a fellow brudder of blogger sent it to me. Its like one of those welcome note from Chief Director when you join those BIG company hehe

I'm now part of a clan..eerr no no. part of a Union. ehhe. shock rite. We babies also have Union ok! The Union is call Union of Bambu?Bambol?Bambi? eerr something like dat. Please pardon my english ;)

So i want to say HELLO to all members of UoB.

psst: hhmm wonder we have orientation or not? maybe a bit of jumping, climbing, running orientation. I like!

Quick Updates

2006-07-29T06:13:00.000+08:00

Been feeling shag for the whole. But since today is Friday I shall think positively. Every last Friday of the month is “Eat with your family” so today can go back on the dot @5.30 pm :)

Some quick updates for the week;

Monday - normal blue day. Nothing important or special.
Tuesday - I decide to take a day off because my back is aching and the obvious I’m lazy. Duh.
Wednesday - Meet-up with Nurul & Mel on Wednesday. Very impromptu. Very unplanned. All because I took the wrong train. Instead of train to outram, I took the train towards Pasir Ris. Stupid & blur. That’s Wednesday.
Thursday – went back with papayaface but he’s having his mood swing so it was a quiet ride home on the NEL to Punggol.
Friday – TODAY!! Go back home and sleep. I need sleep. I need a massage badly.

Oh tomorrow is a big day. Well not so big but..ok whatever. Tomorrow will be celebrating 3-in-1 Birthday. Brother-in-law, Sister-in-law and Father-in-law. Ouch! Pain on the pocket. Any sponsors?? plsssssss

I don't know is it my LAN connection restriction issue or my hubby have been "gode-ing" my blog that it look retard? Anyway thanks love for trying to "gode-ing" my blog cos i don't have time to beautify it. Thanks!

Btw, any takers for a pedicure? I wanna go. I need some pampering time....hehe

Sexy Pregnant

2006-07-25T13:21:00.000+08:00

One of my gf is 6+ months pregnant now. Recently she posts her preggie photo. Seeing her photo I realize that I did not take any photos while I’m pregnant. None at all! How sad is that? I envy her and I miss being pregnant!! LOL

I wish her all the best and safe in pregnancy/delivery. Not forgetting -

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOT MOMMA HALLIE!

some randoms

2006-07-20T21:37:00.000+08:00

I feel honored and scared whenever someone shares their deepest secret with me.

Honored – the person trust me so much to share their thoughts, fear, happiness, gossip and secret with me.

Scared – at times, secrets they share are really confidential that the slightest slip of the mouth will offend or cause friction within the group of people.

Sometime back, I was caught in such situation. I think I am the most convincing and manipulative hypocrite person at that time. I get the entire “juicy” story that the group are bitching about each other. Of cause the good part is I’m the only person who gets to hear both side of the story. So I get to judge who is lying and who’s not.

Anyway, recently 2 of my old friends call me up at separate occasion. They had some issues and needed someone to talk to. Again I’m honored that they thought of me ;) Glad they appreciate whatever friendship built at such a short time knowing each other. I hope to find the time to meet and talk to them one day. I kinda miss them & I know they miss me too hehe.....So.....ape lagik.....calling calling la!! ;)

Hubby going BALD

2006-07-17T15:02:00.000+08:00

Sometime last week, my hubby asks me to shave off my hair. My first reaction: WHAT? Crazy! I wonder what my crazy hubby up to now? Hmmm….& so he explain why he ask me to do something so bizarre. I understand his good intention but I just cant bring myself to shave my hair…my previous hair. Tho im wearing the hijab and at home, only my family members will see my hair but for me, myself to see a shave head…...I’m sorry I cant.

Since I cant support/join him with his pledge. The least I can do is support him being with him to shave HIS hair and this….

Online Pledge

So please please please to all…..do your part. The least we all can do other than shaving our hair. Thank You.

& if any of you wanna give physical support to those shaving their hair do come down to Suntec City, Fountain of Wealth for 2 Sundays: 23/07 and 30/07 from 12-6pm. We will be there on 23/07 @2.15pm. See ya!

Shifting

2006-07-15T22:18:00.000+08:00

We went bowling at Safra Tampines yesterday with papayaface cousins. We only play 2 games and then we head off to east coast for dinner?errm supper I should say. Its been a while since I actually went out late hehe. I send my darling boy to MIL to help us look after him while us go hooray hooray once in a while. Yesterday I feel like an 18 year old girl out dating with her boyfriend lol.

Today the cousins are coming over and play PS2 till morning then tomorrow will be shifting to Punggol. I will be staying at my BIL place while waiting for the lift upgrading to complete. With the lift upgrading due soon, my house will be a mess with dust. We decide to move out and “tumpang” his place so that my rahmat will not get sick due to all the unhealthy air/environment.

So ok la....that’s all.....nak play PS2. Chiao.

Mind-blank!

2006-07-11T19:41:00.000+08:00

I wanted to blog about something. Words/sentence/paragraph form in my mind but the moment i place my fingers on the keyboard, everything went blank. ppftt.

Maybe just some updates:
1. I'm fine. So far ok. Although had some issue at work but i cant be bothered.
2. My baby boy is getting naughtier and cheekier by the day. Follow the father hehe
3. My hubby is also ok. Like the son, getting naughtier and cheekier by the day.

Sum it all up. Life is ok. Normal. No major hiccups. So i guess thats all for this post. haha. Totally rubbish post. bluergh!

how i've grown

2006-07-07T22:22:00.000+08:00

As I look through my photos, how much bigger I have grown. I just keep growing & growing, rounder and rounder. Sigh. I use to be 45Kg back in school. Got married and I put on few kilos to 50Kg. Then I manage and try very hard to stop it at that range. Then I got pregnant and put on MORE kilos. What’s my weight now? SIGH. Its definitely not 45Kg hehe.

Last Saturday, one of papayaface auntie commented that I have put on so much weight. I could only smile. The hard fact that “Yes I’m Fat”. Somehow her comments motivate me to try shred some kilos. I went for a jog on Sunday while papayaface played soccer with his cousins. As I know that its been ages ago that I last had a good jog, I did not set too high expectations of running a 2.4km. After the jog, I felt very fresh that I can’t sleep at night. Haha. I decide to keep it this way. Every Saturday will bring Rahmat for swimming which also excise for me then Sunday, go for a run. I will push my Big Fat Ass to get up and put on those running shoes. I must and I will. Insya-allah.

me in 1996. during sec sch.

in 1999. poly days. hari raya outing

i start to put on weight.

see how fat i've grown? even my hubby say i look like the one behind. you cant tell the diff rite?

ComfortDelGro raises taxi fares

2006-07-04T14:29:00.000+08:00

Extracted from channelnewsasia:

SINGAPORE : Starting next Monday, a cab ride in any of ComfortDelgro's fleet of taxis will cost more. The company, which operates Comfort, CityCab and Yellow-Top taxis, will be increasing the flag down fare by 10 cents and the peak period surcharge by a dollar. This has caused some concern among taxi drivers. Fuel prices have increased over the years: ComfortDelgro says diesel prices rose 30 percent this year compared to 2005. This has eaten into the income of its drivers and the company is making its first fare adjustment in 12 years to help its 32,000 drivers. So come next week, the new flag down rate for its cabs is $2.50 and $2.80 for its Mercedes cabs. Besides raising the flag down fare and the peak hour surcharge to $2, ComfortDelgro is also making distance-related adjustment. Trips less than 10 kilometres will be charged at 10 cents for every 210 metres travelled, compared to 225 metres currently. For trips above 10 kilometres, the charge will be 10 cents per 175 metres, compared to 200 metres now. Full story

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I am VERY PISS!! The fares hikes will have a very great impact on me financially. I am a Taxi person. Wherever I go, taxi is my best buddy. It have been my best buddy since I’m 14 ie when I know the meaning of $$ and wasting it.

First it was the booking fee from $2.50 to $4 and then extending the advance booking fee timing till 11 pm. Now the increase in fares and surcharge?? I do not mind they want to increase the fare from 2.40 to 2.50 which is only 10-cents but the surcharge of $2?? Bloody-hell!! $2 surcharge plus ERP of $2 = $4! That’s equivalent to 1 plate of chicken rice from Banquet man! aarrgghhh!! The government wants to reduce on number of private cars on the road yada yada but yet taxis are not made affordable for commuters?

I know there are other means of public transportation such as MRT and Bus but it’s not stroller-friendly. Once we took MRT and this man with his wife commented “So inconsidered (wic refers to us). They should have fold the pram.” I mean what the F*** rite?? I have to fold my pram and carry the baby with standing in a crowded train?? If someone were to get their fat ass up and give the seats to us, we would have folded the pram. By the way our baby was sleeping in the pram then!!

So now is it fair to increase the fares?? bluergh!!

Sooon enuff

2006-06-29T16:22:00.000+08:00

I’m leaving this place soon. To be exact 8 more days. Like I’ve told my ex-TL, never had I hated a person so much that I just wanna go out and leave the place. I hated her managerial style. Anyway let’s not go into that as it’s not worth my blog space.

I just hope to find a more refreshing place to start with soon. Pray for me.

Overdue pix - SP Family Day

2006-06-25T22:48:00.000+08:00

Some overdue pix from my mom Family Day on 17th June @Siloso Beach, Sentosa. view more

Excuse Me?

2006-06-22T11:18:00.000+08:00

i've let out my anger and bitch in public. decide to remove it *pfftt*

Hubby wife or mother??

2006-06-20T11:41:00.000+08:00

My SIL complain that she only receive an sms from her Hubby wishing “Happy Mothers Day”. I told her “well you’re lucky. At least an sms. I have and receive none!” LOL

For hubby and me, mother and father day is a non-celebration for us, at least for now. We will celebrate it when our son grows up and understand it significance. I want Mothers & Fathers Day wish comes from our own son, only then will feel the true meaning. I hope.

Anyway, as I remember when I attended the Marriage Course back in 2001, our speaker did mention about husband and wife calling each other names such as mummy/daddy which he inform is wrong. Husband and wife should fondly address each other like sayang/darling/love because you’re in love and are husband and wife. Not a Mother to your hubby or Father to your wife. He even makes a remark “When did you marry your hubby father for him to call you Mummy?”

With that I make sure I did not call Papayaface names such as Bapak-nyer, Abah-nyer, Daddy, Father and Papayaface not to call me names of the reverse. I won’t want to be his father 2nd wife! Won’t I?

ps: just for fun- Happy Belated Father's Day - from Rahmat.

My baby My boy

2006-06-13T11:56:00.000+08:00

As I look through photos of my baby boy few hours old to 1yr old, how big he has grown up. He’s a big boy now. No more calling him my baby, have to call him my boy now.

Looking through his photos especially those scan image when he was still few week old in my tummy makes me want to try for No2. hehe. I want to have that feeling of being pregnant and having a baby in my tummy. It’s the most rewarding feeling. It’s better than THE solemnization day or FIRST night. No other occasion can be exchange with being pregnant. Now I understand why some people have many many kids. Your kid is your responsibility and jewel/treasure, THE MOST PRECIOUS.

Back to trying for No 2.; I don’t think it will so soon. I think we’ll have to wait for a year or 2 before start that Fuktory machine of ours. So till then I just admire my baby boy photos and all those newborn babies of colleagues and friends.

4th Anniversary

2006-06-10T08:05:00.000+08:00

8th June mark our 4th anniversary. I imagine restaurant by the beach or "champagne" and candles by beach under the stars. I got best of both worlds! Hehe Well literally. We did had our dinner by the beach and under the twinkling stars except it was no fancy restaurant and with whole family :) We follow gamen in conjunction with Family Week mah. See me so good citizen hor.

Well I actually plan to go Fisherman Village at Pasir Ris but last minute hubby brother called and ask to go East Coast. Since they are celebrating their 4th anniversary also, I thought why not. The more the merrier and happier.

Enough crap talk.Pictures to see.

Back with a BANG!

2006-06-08T17:06:00.000+08:00

We’re back from our short trip up our neighboring country KL, Malaysia. WE HAD FUN!! Great company of the goofing hubby & wife plus their sot dot com son hehe…

Hope we can have more family trips like this soon. I wanna go holiday again pleaasseeeee……

more pix here ...

Probably.....

2006-06-01T20:15:00.000+08:00

It’s late yet I’m still in the office. Trying my best to complete all the training materials by this week so that I can go for my short trip with a clear mind without or not even a seconds thinking about work. The time on the pc is 8.03pm . Sigh. Now I regret telling hubby I’ll wait for him to go back together.

If I had left earlier,

I probably reach home by now.
Probably my big ass stuck to the sofa by now.
Probably laughing and smiling with my baby boy
Probably have eaten at home – I’ve just eaten instant mashed potato and biscuits but still hungry now.
Probably many more……

Ok enough blabbering. Back to work. Must die die complete by tomorrow man!

Lullaby my baby.....

2006-05-29T10:34:00.000+08:00

Since he was born, he never sleep apart from me. Yup for a good 1 year 11 days, my boy has been sleeping under my armpit at night hehe. Yesterday, we decide its time. Time to let him sleep on his own bed at night. Time for him to miss his Mama eerr armpit. We have to train him soon else it will be too late. We thought cant possibly wait till he is an adult or reach puberty to shoo him away…

So how was a night without my baby boy by my side? Terrible! I could not sleep soundly. Since both me and hubby is so used to having our baby in between us and we have “trained” ourselves to sleep “nicely”( means no kicking, punching or rotating 360c by morning) for past year, yesterday was no difference. Both of us sleep gently and straight. In the morning I woke up feeling terrible and missing my baby.

So I’ve decide. My baby will sleep with me until he reaches puberty….lol

Due Pictures

2006-05-28T13:57:00.000+08:00

Long due Rahmat 1st Birthday and a bit of our trip to the Zoo!

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Baby food

2006-05-23T13:17:00.000+08:00

Came across this site http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/ from one of the baby blogs that I hop to. Thanks to her for sharing to all concern mothers like myself. I’ve tried feeding Rahmat food in the bottle: Heinz and the effect is – Skin allergy!

I blame myself when he had the skin allergy. I’m a working mother and have little time to prepare nutritional meal for him which is why I try to take the easy way of feeding Heinz or Gerber. Bad Mummy!! Now I’ve learn my lesson. Only natural food, no preservative or instant food just because I want convenient!

I read through the recipes found on the site and find its interesting and delicious to try. They even recommend and explained the different cooking method which is very informative.

Steaming - This is one of the most preferred methods of cooking. By this method, nutrient loss in minimal. Left over water could be used as stock and for pureeing.

Boiling and stewing - The disadvantage; it leads to loss of nutrients (esp. water soluble vitamins (B&C) and minerals). Loss can be limited by using the needed amount of water for cooking/for required time. Left over water could be used as stock and for pureeing.

Baking - Baking is cooking by dry heat in the oven. The advantage - large quantities of food can be cooked. Limited loss of nutrients and the food is easily digestible.

Read more here.

Baby First Step

2006-05-19T08:40:00.000+08:00

My baby had his First Step!! YYooohhhooo...

if i can find the time then i upload the clip..hehe

Happy 1st Birthday!

2006-05-18T15:36:00.000+08:00

So to cut story short....

After 12hours of labour/induce and poking pain, i gave birth to a beautiful handsome boy and we name him RAHMAT YUSFAIZAL.

He turn 1 yesterday! Brought him to the zoo but he dont seem fascinated by the animals(yg ter-lonjat2 is mak dia hehe). Next time will bring him to Underwater World...yeah!

Flash-back

2006-05-15T13:41:00.001+08:00

Starting to feel cramps and pointed object poking me from below hehe. Ya that’s the feeling I first felt same time/date last year…I freeze and panic each time I feel the pain. Is it now? Are you coming out now? Those are my first reaction. Then the pain goes away. Phew! Few hours later it happens again. Gosh! Must consult my personal advisor (proven record advisor ok – mother of 3!), none other than my stupid gong Sis.

I call her and ask how the pain will be like. This was our conversation;

Me: Oi. I get cramps and sharp pain poking me at that place ar…dah time eh?
Sis: how is the pain? Very painful or just sudden few sec pain?
Me: hhmm…pain is pain la dol…rubbish!
Sis: Kong ajar! Aku Tanya betul la! Whats the frequency of the attack?
Me: hhmm…I had one this morning then few hours later.
Sis: Aiyah not yet la…if the pain is too frequent like every few minutes or hours than call your gynae.
Me: ooohhh…eehh…hhmm so false alarm ar nie? Siol ar…very poking pain seh …hehe

So I took her advice and time how frequent and how long the pain is. I decided not to walk so much now. I should have bed-rest hehe. I look at my progression card my EDD is 4th June. Its only 15th May now. Budak ni tak sabar2 nak tengok dunia ker? Hhmm. False Alarm la. Must be. I rub my tummy and gently tell him; “please be patient ok. You will get to see the world soon. Dun worry. But for now…diam2 kat dalam. Dun give me surprises or pain attack again sayang”.

No more pain for the rest of the afternoon…..i thought. Then at night, the poking pain starts again. Papayaface ask me to consult our gynae but I feel paiseh la to call at night. “I’ll call him tomorrow first thing in morning ok” I assure papayaface. The pain continues throughout the night. I did not have a good night sleep.

Next morning, 16th May, I woke up and the poking pain happens again. I freeze and pose with my arm stretch out, I look as though I was playing Pepsi Cola 1 2 3. Without delay Papayaface insist I call my gynae to make an appointment to check if our baby is ok.

So off we go to a familiar place in Kembangan Plaza. Waited for our turn, went in and explain everything to our kind gentle gynae. He put on his gloves and advice Papayface that he will be “feeling” me to check. Papayaface gave his consent ..lol ok ok cut story short. Our gynae inform my “whatever thing you call it” has open up by 2cm. The baby estimated to pop-up soon. Gulp! He informs we can have an alternative to allow the baby pop earlier by inducing. Pop out faster? Hhmm? First time hearing it. So he explain to us both - new soon to be parents.

I opt for it as I can’t sit and wait for the sharp pain to happen now and then due to my working environment and schedule. My sis was hesitant when I told her about it. She believes to let things natural but I don’t think I can sit and wait. So Doc lets go for it!

To be continued…..

BIG or SMALL?

2006-05-04T15:29:00.000+08:00

My son is turning ONE this 17th May! Hooray! How time flies ya….i can still remember same month last year…he was still in my small tummy...getting hyper active….keep moving around. I knew then that I have to be prepared that he will as active as he was in my tummy. True enough! My boy just couldn’t keep still..hehe

So anyway....I cant decide whether to proceed with my plan to have a BIG birthday party or just a small party with immediate family members…hhmmm how ar? Im left with 12 more days to decide…how? how? how?

I feel so small and crushed

2006-04-26T16:30:00.000+08:00

A colleague of mine had 2nd miscarriage. Pity and sad. I cried when I got the sms from her from hospital. My heartfelt condolences to her and family.

The first one was a girl. Now it’s a boy. She really wanted to have the baby. She was so happy. Too happy. She was more careful with this 2nd pregnancy but I guess GOD love her son more.

She is one strong woman. When we visited her, she is all smiling and entertaining us. She maybe putting a front but, to have the strength to act strong is not easy. If the situation were reverse. I will be so scattered. Too sad to even put up a strong front…

No 2?

2006-04-19T19:42:00.000+08:00

Been having splitting headache, vomiting and feeling weak since Monday - the symptoms of pregnancy…….am I having no 2? My menses is late and im having all this symptoms similar when im carrying Rahmat. I thought Rahmat will be having a younger sibling earlier than I thought. I want to have No 2 but not this soon. We plan for No 2 when rahmat is at least 2 years old so that should be around next year. But if GOD think its best that we have No 2 now even after ways and means of preventing, we’ll accept it.

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A visit to the doctor, urine sample taken and a few minutes later ……FALSE ALARM.
Chey! Never mind that is always next time……hehe

Penawar hati ku

2006-04-17T21:40:00.000+08:00

Fed-up with work….so stress…aarrggghhh!!!!

Lucky I have my baby to cool me down and comfort me. Love you baby!

Who to blame for extra-marital affairs?

2006-04-01T14:01:00.000+08:00

Was talking (gossiping more like it) with colleagues of mine about one of our ex-colleague (lets call her pompuan) who is dating a married man (lets call him jantan). Si Pompuan is aware that Jantan is married with a kid but somehow love and attraction blossom between them. Pompuan tries her best to hide but her action and accidental blurting makes everyone find out.

Ok back to topic…this colleague of mine (call her A) feels that it could due to Jantan wife did not treat him well or etc. While another colleague feels that its Jantan who is at fault for
1. having affair
2. mislead Pompuan into it.

Colleague A feels that what happen in the marriage we don’t know. So we should not put the blame to anyone. (so diplomatic kan hehe)

Want to know how I see this whole story…who to blame or at fault…

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Buat bodoh sudah la…..bukan rumahtangga aku…buat ape aku jadi makcik tingkap kan..hehe

Have a great weekend people....I'm going shopping. YEAH HA!

I Miss You

2006-03-29T13:27:00.000+08:00

I miss my baby.....

time moving so slowly ..............tick tock tick tock

Welcome me back!

2006-03-24T09:58:00.000+08:00

I miss blogging. Tho I have not blog for months, I still blog hop and read my fav peeps blog hehee..no worries I don’t leave anonymous comment. I will jot down that I WAS HERE.

Anyway nothing much has change for me.

Development on my sweetheart baby
1. Had his first tooth.
2. Start to call me MA and call papayaface DA
3. Start to stand and tried to move sideways (macam ketam eh) with the support a furniture of cos.
4. Talk a lot now in his own language
5. Becomes very very playful now.

Development on me;

1. grown fatter
2. grown fatter and rounder
3. grown fatter, rounder, fatter
4. grown fatter, rounder, fatter and rounder

......................the list will continues this way….lol