What's Your Name?

Kids always make new friends at playground. It is not an exceptional to my kids as well. Maleec Ismael, as the eldest, always been asked about himself.

Kid: What's your name?
Maleec: I'm Ultraman Mebius.
Kid: Huh? What's that? ... Err... What's your brother's name?
Maleec: He is Ultraman Zero.

Haish!

The Whiteman Village

Assalamualaikum and hello. Few weeks ago, we went to Whiteman Park. It is quite a distnce from our house and took us 30 minutes to arrive. It's on the east side of Perth, near to Beechboro.

It is a famous park and the famous Caversham Wildlife Park situated in the Whiteman Park. There are many parks else at the Whiteman Park.

Aaron ran his heart out once he stepped out from the car. They were many families, armed with picnic gear, enjoying the sunny day. We parked our car near to the train station, at Whiteman Village. Maleec, who is obsessed with train, said he wants to have a ride. So off we went. The ride for the whole day cost $2 per adult and free fro kids below 4.

The train ride was fun and the kids were imagining that they were in Thomas the train. We past by the reserve forest and supposed to see wildlife, unfortunately we managed to catch few glimpse of kangaroo.

Later, we brought the kids to the playground. I think Maleec and Aaron really had their fun. They didn't show that they were hungry or sleepy. They played like there is no tomorrow. Unfortunately for me, my tummy was acting as it needs to be fill.

We found the nearest Nando's at Beechboro. There is Woolies in the mall as well. The kids enjoyed their meal and for the record, we managed to finished the food that we ordered. Alhamdulliallah. Syukur. It's a worth trip!

Situation with Maleec

I saw a squirrel at my garden and called Maleec to check it out.

But the squirrel was gone before Maleec got his butt off his seat.

When he got to me, I told him that the squirrel when off already. And below is his replied:

'Mummy, you trick me??!!'

Pffftt!

Aaron is Almost Two Years Old

Today's post is a special entry to my second son, Aaron Idris. Aaron will be 2 years old in 2 weeks time. I delivered him on the 26th June 2011, at around 3am. It was a normal delivery and alhamdullillah, it was pretty easy. My husband, Juma, was there, giving me support and welcoming his new hero. 

At almost 2 years old, Aaron is an active boy. Like the meaning of his name (full of strength), it seems like he never lack of energy. He is like a robot, working non-stop. It starts once he opens his eyes and stops when he falls asleep.

His best friend is his big brother, Maleec Ismael. He will holds Maleec's hand whether they cross road or climb stairs. He will imitates Maleec's action. One thing that I'm so grateful is that they love each other unconditionally. Maleec will check on his brother whenever he notices Aaron is not around. Same goes to Aaron. He will ask on his brother where about when he realizes Maleec is not around. They hardly quarrel and fight. They share toys, food and stuff. 

Maleec also gives a lot of impact in Aaron upbringing. Like I mention above, Aaron will try to act like his brother. He also loves to wear what Maleec wears. He always want to put on whatever Maleec is wearing. After taking bath, Aaron will rush to his bother's wardrobe, looking for Maleec's clothes. Therefore I exchanged their wardrobe. So far Aaron hasn't notice the changes and will bring his clothes that he thought from his brother's wardrobe, but actually it is his now. Aaron also speak the same language and 'accent' like his brother. 

Maleec speaks in English, at most of the time. And with that, Aaron speaks in English too. But he can't pronounce the words correctly. If the word is having more than a syllable, he will pronounce the last syllable. It is so cute looking at his lips when he is talking. I feel like tying a ribbon on his lips. 

Aaron is a great explorer. He doesn't know fear. If his brother will scream when he sees lizard, but not Aaron. I guess if I don't stop him, he will pick up the lizard and play with it. He wouldn't play with children toys much but he prefers the 'real' thing. If he wants to play cooking, he will ask for the real utensils. He also loves to play with eggs. how many times he drops eggs at my house and his grandparents' house. He is calm when he got his immunization injections. He also doesn't afraid of taking medicine, which is the opposite to me and Maleec. He loves green color and will go with anything that is in green. 

Aaron is not a picky eater, unlike me and Maleec. He will eat anything. like his daddy. But he doesn't like spicy food. He loves juices and any cold drinks. And now too, Aaron's fondness towards cartoons is growing. He loves to watch Hi-5, Timmy Time and Banana in Pyjamas. He is becoming like his brother, a television junkie. Hahaha.

Oh, one thing about Aaron. He loves animals, especially cats. He cried out loud once when I caught a kitten in my house and hand it to our handy man for him to bring back home. Aaron was swimming in the pool, came out of it and chased the guy till our house gate. He cried loudly when he saw the guy when off with the kitten. 

At almost 2 years old, Aaron is still drinking his milk from the bottle, and sucks his thumb to soothe him away. Aaron is mummy's sweetheart, daddy's lucky charm and Maleec's partner in crime. Happy birthday sayang!

Is your behaviour in your DNA?

Salam all.. How's your day today? If you are a mother, happy mother's day to you. 

My kids didn't wish me 'happy mother's day'. I also didn't receive a wishing card written in their ugly hand writing nor a necklace made from paper plate as mother' day present to me. I don't mind. As long as they are happy and healthy, I'm bless. 

A simple butter cake for my mom

But lately, I feel so tired with their naughtiness. **I guess whoever reading this and happen to be supplement dealer, will be jump from their chair and start to promote their product. 

Aaron is a hyper active child. He can't stop working, from the time he wakes up till he asleep. The only time to see him in peace is while he is sleeping, which is hardly happen. He wouldn't play with the toys we bought him, but he will play with our 'toys'. He will take my cooking utensils and pretend to be cooking. He will take  him little plastic knife and starts digging the soil, mimicking the way I take off the grass weed. He will sweep the floor and bring in the sand from outside to inside of the house. He will take the clean clothes and pretending as if he is folding them. And many more. The above I mentioned is the mild one. Sometimes he can be extreme, like mixing soy sauce and milk (as if he is making fruit juice), playing with cups and teapot, touching my precious tablet and soaking his pillow in the water. From my mother-in-law's mouth, he acts exactly like his father, Juma, when he was little. Is it a coincidence?

Playing with my wallet

Wearing my slippers, pretending to be sweeping the floor

Maleec on the other hand, wouldn't play with weird stuff. He will play with his toys. He will watch television and wouldn't let you watch it. He will throws his tantrum whenever he didn't get what he wanted. He will yell at me whenever his father is home. And all those behaviour, sounds like mine, only when I was small. Yes, I admit it, it isn't nice, but hey! I was a baby at that time. 

Maleec is making mess on the floor while watching television and Aaron... well.. he is testing his superhero power, I assume

About eating behaviour, Aaron is more like Juma. He will eat anything, in anyway, as long as it will make his tummy full. But Maleec is different. He is such a picky eater, like me. He choose what he will eat according to his mood. He doesn't like to try on new menu, as he loves to stick with what he is comfortable with. It takes such a patience for us to wait for him eating noddle. He will pick A noodle, wiggling it to remove anything stick to it (e.g egg, beansprout), pull it high paralax to his eyes as the second check, before entering it into his mouth. And it happens to each noodle in his plate. And my mother told me, it is the same step I took while eating noddle, when I was small! 

Picky eater is enjoying his fried noddle

My question is, do we inherit our behaviour? I thought it is from the lifestyle, from what the kids see the surrounding and in my case, it is on what they see their parents. I don't eat noddle at that kind of way, anymore. Juma is doesn't make mess, in fact it is the other way round He is a clean and tidy person. So where is these behaviours from? 

Homeschool: Preposition

Assalamualaikum all...

Do you realize my blogging pattern? If you really observe, I usually blog when Juma (my husband) isn't around. Haha. Not that he doesn't allow me to blog or he takes to much of my time, just that I usually blog at night. But when he is around, I'll spend my night with him.

Well, today he is off to Bangkok again, for couple of days. Hopefully he will be back for this weekend. And my routine went on as usual.

Today, I spent few quality minutes with Maleec, teaching him on preposition. I emphasized only on 'in', 'on' and 'under'.  However, the objective isn't achieved. Maleec didn't get what I meant. He knew that it is all about the preposition but he refused to follow what I say.

I have to find other way to make him understand each word and when to use it. I'll make it done by this week, insya Allah.

Few days earlier, I sat with him with animal ensiklopedia.  It was so amazing that he knows 90% of the animals in the book. Maleec also could describe the nature of those animals, e.g, elephant with trunks, zebra wit black and white stripes, tiger can roar, etc. I was shocked but of course happy with his knowledge. Great job, sayang.

And now, Maleec loves to keep on making clear to people that he is always a 'good boy' and whoever fall under his dislike status will be label as 'naughty' and whoever he likes will be 'good boy'.

Pandai anak mummy sayang ni!

Farting misunderstood

This gonna a short post. 

Situation 1

Maleec and I were relaxing in the tv room. And he farted. I looked at him, he looked at me. 'Mummy, sorry. It's tummy hiccups.' Hahaha. 

Situation 2

This is what my stepfather told me. He experienced it during my trip to Bangkok where he took care of my two angels. My stepfather, whom they called Tokdad, was having breakfast with Aaron. And he farted. Aaron quickly went to his grandfather poked his butt an screamed 'Yaaakkk.' 'Yak' in Aaron's language means pass stools. Hahaha. 

Homeschool : Day 1

Eye.. eye.. (make five dots), face.. (make an oval shape), mouth.. (draw a smile lips).. feet.. feet..(draw two straight line starting from that oval shape and down towards the end of the paper), foot.. foot.. (dram a short line under each long line), hand... hand.. (pull out two straight lines, one from each side of the oval shape)... this is Mummy! HAPPY MUMMY! 

Assalamualaikum... above is how Maleec reacted when I asked him to write A alphabet. 

I don't know what is wrong with me, Juma or the situation but we haven't start to teach Maleec how to read or write although he is almost four years old already. Initially I did some survey of pre-school to send him this year, but till to date, we can't decide whether to send to playschool or not, for this year. For now, I think I would wait for next year because of some reasons. First and foremost, sending him to school meaning that we have to commit to make sure his attendance is good. Unfortunately I don't think we are able to commit for now. This lead to another reason, as I think I would like to follow Juma to certain locations that he has to work. Therefore, to make sure Maleec attends the class daily is quite impossible. Third, I think it is fine for him to be at home at this age and enjoy watching cartoon, wake up late and play around with his brother because when he is at certain age, the need for him to be at the certain level in mandatory. So, it's his honeymoon year. 

However, although he isn't in school, but it doesn't mean that he can't learn anything. I think I should start somewhere, by switching off the television and initiate him to learn something. So I started it today....

My students in the class

I drew few dots, resemblance of an A with a marker. Then I played some videos from Youtube that sang ABC song. I got Maleec's and Aaron's attention. Before, I laid a blank paper and a pen for each of them. Aaron started to scribble whatever once he received his paper. Different with Maleec. He was reluctant to sit with me. He kept on telling me he wants to continue watching his cartoon. The video caught his eyes and when I paused the video to show A alphabet, he yelled at me that it is not an A, but a triangle. Seriously, I have to idea how to change his mind and to convince him that is an A, although it is a triangle. 

When I handed them the paper with the dots for them to draw lines, Maleec started to draw other stuff. That was when I started to draw his mummy's face. I was shocked that he could draw so well since I never saw him draw anything before. Good job son!

I think it is pretty good for the first day. I'm looking forward for the upcoming 'classes' with my two 'students'. Can't wait for more challenges!

That's me, by Maleec!

Hi! Can we be friend?

Maleec learnt 'friends come and go' lesson at the very early age. As I mentioned in my earlier post that my good friend, Ainul, came over to my house.She spent few days in my house along with her two sons while her husband in the UK and Juma in Thailand, still. 

Maleec and Aaron had a good time playing with Ainul's two boys; Rais, 3, and Rizky, 1. They played, fought, quarreled and hugged at the same time. Maleec showed his fondness over Rizky and seems like giving me hint that he wanted a little brother. He called Rizky as Baby. 

If before, he would ask me to switch on the television to cartoon channel once he wakes up but from the second day onward of Ainul's stay, Maleec would asked for Friend (Rais) and Baby (Rizky). Then he rushed to the quest room, looking for the two boys, and often followed by Aaron. 

Maleec isn't a rough boy but he is quite persistent with his action, that sometimes irritate people (me!). He forced Rais to 'salam' (shake hand) with him. Although Rais refused to salam with him, he will still extending his hand and said 'syelam'. Hahaha...

So the last day of Ainul's stays arrived. We had breakfast together at mamak place before departed to our own car. Maleec was in tears when he saw Friend and Baby when to separate car. I explained to him that he will reunite with his new found friends soon. That is the same promise we make with friends whenever we have to say goodbye, although sometimes it just remains as a promise. 

My first experience of losing a person called friend was when I was 8 years old. It was hard. I still remember the tears. The emptiness. We were in the kindergarten together. Then we went to the same primary school and she was my classmate. She was my neighbour. We played together. Later she told me that her father was transferred to another location. 

I saw she packed her stuffs and I also witness her house belongings were stacked up in the lorry, ready to shift to another location. 

We kept in touch by letters and sometimes we call each other. But until a point, we stopped communicating. Her name is Siti Nadzirah bte Ibrahim. If you know this person, please contact. I tried to find her through internet and Facebook, but still no luck. I wish I could reunite with her. She is one of the friend that come but hard to let go. 

Maid: Angel or Devil (Part 1)

I quit my job because I need to take care of my kids. Not that they are sick or need special attention compare to other kids, but because they are my children. Some people suggest me to send my children to the nursery, child care center or hire a nanny to take care of them while I work. Those are brilliant ideas, just that, it doesn't work for me.

When I had Maleec, my first son, I took some times off from work. When he is big enough in my opinion, I went back to work. I left Maleec with my in-laws when I went to work. When I was about to have Aaron, my second son, Juma and I had a discussion and we made decision to hire a maid. Initially, the maid will be taking care of the kids at my in-laws; house when Juma and I are working. We had a maid. She arrived few months earlier before the arrival of Aaron.

She did her work well. But I didn't get along well with her. To me, I hate a nosy people. She is that type. She will talk about what happened in my in-laws' house once she got into my car. I hate to know too details about the domestic issues of my in-laws' family as it will effect my relationship with them (it did!).

Besides, she also knows how to demand. Once, I bought her a shampoo. Instead saying 'thank you', she told me that the shampoo doesn't suit her hair. In my opinion, if she wants to use certain type of product, it is not my responsibility to meet her request. Like it or not, that's what I bought for her use and if she has favorite products, she is welcome to buy it using her own money.

She too seems not so eager to work long time with her due to her problem with her kids back in Indonesia. Happens to be, her ex-husband loves gambling and use all her belonging to gamble. She was afraid that her ex-husband will take her kids and harm them.

When Aaron arrived, she did take care of me and Aaron very well. I praise her on her job while I was in confinement period. She cooked healthy dishes to me, she massaged my whole body and took care of Aaron like her own son.

Unfortunately, her youngest daughter died and she has to return to Indonesia. We gave her 2 weeks break but she didn't return. She went back to Indonesia with my gold jewelries! Since then, I better be more careful!

But again, I have no choice but to find another maid. At this time, I was looking for a younger maid with less responsibilities. And I found one. She is totally opposite of the first maid I had. She never leaves prayers, she wears hijab and she didn't talk much. But, she has a phone and 24 seven she is with her phone. I knew she has a boyfriend and I think everybody has their own right to be in love.

The maid didn't know the limit and most of the was on the phone. Her work quality is poor. She didn't know lots of housework and not willing to learn. Or in short, she is a lazy bug!

I've talked to her, warned her and even scolded her. But no improvement. Her poor hygiene always leaves me in trouble. Just imagine, that hand with long finger nails is the one that feed up my kids. Me, a Malay, use my fingers, instead of spoon and fork, to eat. Maleec been hospitalized once because of the Hepatitis A. In fact, he spent a night in ICU because of that problem. I know who's the culprit: my maid!

Oneday, while I was at work, my mother-in-law called me up and told me that my maid ran away! She left Aaron in the middle of the living room in my in-laws' house and ran away without her belonging! Sayonara my maid! I don't need you anymore and you just make my life lots easier!

Ever since the incident, my mother-in-law refuses to have any maid in her house. Therefore she took care of the kids by herself while me and Juma working. But she isn't feel well. And Juma and I made decision to not sending them to childcare or hiring new maid, but me to leave my job!

I can't be at work, worrying about my kids' at home. Some people install surveillance camera and connect to their phone, to see what's happening in the house. But I rather not to take the risk. I love them so much though they always drive me crazy. I can't think if anything happen to them because of the babysitter or the maid, I could forgive myself. Juma and I are not rich, but what we have is enough for us to live. That's why I can leave my job and take care of the kids.

Look at this video (though I haven't and wouldn't watch it!). I love my kids and I will do everything I can to prevent them to be harm . They are sick people out there and who knows it is your maid!

Prevention is always better than cure.

Another day, Another story!

1. Is watching 'Hitch' and I confirm again and again that Eva Mendes is not beautiful. To me, she looks plain and nothing extraordinary. Her acting was so-so. Nothing wow about her.

2. It;s midnight. But, the sound of fireworks break the silence of the lovely night. Happy New Year to all Chinese!

3. I'm so tired and worn out.

The kids weren't easy today. They were choosy with food. They were naughty as well. I'm so tired. 

Aaron is playing with my stepfather's lappie!

Maleec is dancing, like Timmy :)

I think I was hard to handle too, when I was small and young like Aaron and Maleec. My mother and grandmother told me that I was a short temper and pain in the ass. 

But of course I was small at that time and I don't mean to give a hard time to my mother and grandmother (or anybody who is taking care of me). If I could turn back time, I wish I could behave at the best, be the easiest child to my parents and make them proud. How I wish I didn't make my parents sad with my actions. 

That's what I told myself whenever my kids are not behaving well. I know, when they grow up, they wish they didn't give me a hard time when they were small. 

But that is the circle of life. Now, I need to rest. 

Have a good night!

I Miss You!

Everybody is happy! That's the conclusion of today.

I brought my 2 kids to their grandparents' house. It had been more than a week they didn't see their grandparents. The last time they were met was on the last day I worked. I wanted to go to my in law's house last week, but they were busy.

Aaron was missing his grandfather, Atuk, dearly. I feel sad whenever he sees our neighbor, who is old enough to be called Atuk (grandpa), he will greet him as if he sees his Atuk. Aaron is close with Juma's father, whom he calls Atuk. He will follow his Atuk wherever he goes. He will seek for Atuk if he wants to sleep. And since I quit working, he hasn't seen his Atuk till today.

Wan, what my kids call Juma's mother) was so delighted seeing her grandchildren. She was a bit chubby compared to the last time I met her. It must be a better lifestyle she is living my now. She doesn't have to get up very early to clean up the house before the kids arrive. She also no longer need to dwell with my kids' naughty behaviour. I'm so happy looking at her, as she look less stress than before.

As we arrived, Aaron was poo poo. He felt so uneasy in the car and he couldn't take his afternoon nap. I told him that I'll clean him up once we arrived to their grandparents' house. Nonetheless, Aaron ran straight into the house checking every room, making sure nothing is changed.

Maleec on the other hand, looked uncomfortable. He suddenly became so shy and didn't greet his grandparents. He just ate his cookies and asking for instant noodles. Then he whispered to me, 'Mummy, abang house. Tv Up.' It means that he wants to go home to watch his tv, located in my room, upstairs. I looked at him and asked him, 'don't you want to stay here awhile and talk to Wan and Atuk?' He replied, 'No! Abang tv up!' Oh my! I just ignored him and he looked as if he was disconnect with his grandparents. Hmm.. another problem to be solved!

Later, Aaron got cozier, naughtier. He was 'running' the kitchen, paying with the cooking utensils, pulling the books out from the shelves and he dropped 2 eggs on the floor! That is the ultimate that I could tolerate on today. Finally, we were in the car, driving back home.

The evening was fine, as other evening. But I learned something today. It is human's nature character to appreciate the person more when they are gone. Seriously, it is a dangerous behavior as sometimes there is no second chance. Look at my in-laws for example. When Aaron and Maleec were staying with them, I don't think they feel how much happy the kids made them. To them, having teh kids around is a daily routine, But since the separation from them, the children been much appreciated by their grandparents.

So do I. Sometimes when Juma is in Malaysia, I feel that I'm going through the daily routine and the days seem the same,; nothing special. But when he is out station and return, I feel like falling in love all over again. I miss him dearly when he isn't around.

My new resolution: appreciate each moment you have. Appreciate everybody around.

Well, I leave you with a lovely pancake recipe from Nigella Lawson. I want to make pancake tomorrow as breakfast. Unfortunately I don't have milk. *sigh*

Nites people!

Recipe: Simple Pancake

For the pancake mix

• 600 gram(s) plain flour
• 3 tablespoon(s) baking powder
• 2 teaspoon(s) bicarbonate of soda
• 1 teaspoon(s) salt
• 40 gram(s) caster sugar (or vanilla sugar)

For the batter - to each 150g pancake mix, add and whisk together

• 1 medium egg(s)
• 250 ml semi skimmed milk (or full fat)
• 1 tablespoon(s) butter (melted)

Method

1. For the Pancake mix: Mix all the ingredients together and store in a jar.
2. When ready to make the pancakes, proceed as follows: Heat a flat griddle or pan with no oil.
3. Spoon drops of 1½-2 tablespoons of batter onto the hot griddle or into the pan and, when bubbles appear on the surface of the little pancakes, flip them over to make them golden brown on both sides. A minute or so a side should do it.
4. Should make about 15 pancakes, each about 8cm in diameter.

Too much sweeping, mopping and Aaron!

*I'm writing while frying chicken for lunch. Aaron is taking his afternoon nap. Maleec is upstairs, watching etooon (cartoon).

I stated yesterday in my Facebook status that doing housework is tiring. It is not that I'm complaining. I'm just expressing my thought about it as I was so exhausted yesterday. Doing the housework is one issue, taking care of the small kids is another. Imagine doing it together!!

Maleec is a big boy already and is quite independent. He knows how to entertain himself. Plus, he is the first child, so he is used of being alone and try to cheer himself without bugging the adults.

On the other hand, Aaron is in the phase where he has to tag to his mummy all day long. Maleec had been at that phase and it bothers me a lot. I felt so uncomfortable and irritated. And now it is Aaron's turn. His toys are what I use for cooking, cleaning and gardening. He wouldn't be amuse with the 'normal' toys that kids play with.

And wherever I clean-up, he will make the mess. For example, when I'm sweeping the floor, he will pick up the dust pan and carry it all over the places, spreading the dirt that I just collected.

*Maleec is screaming for lunch! Need to pause awhile!

Where am I? Btw, I had my lunch with the kids. Maleec loves the marinated fried chicken and finish it all, without leaving some for dinner. Have to cook again, tonight!

Ok, let's continue! Doing the housework is a never ending work.

* Distracted by Aaron. He opened the cutlery's drawer and pull out all the spoon, fork and knives. Sigh!

See! Now you understand why it is a never ending work. Sweeping and mopping the floor, clean the window, attend your garden, wash the dishes, and the list goes on and on. It is tiring when you don't have a plan or schedule. So I made one schedule that will leave me relax on weekend (yippee!)

Oh yeah! I just ironed all my husband clothes. Before, when I was still working, I sent his to the laundry as I couldn't find time to attend his clothes. Now, I shouldn't have problem to iron his clothes.

Please find below on how to iron man shirt. *Don't laugh, be nice! I want my husband to wear a crisp shirt everyday and looks smart!

I'm happy doing the house chores. After all, it is my house and my family. No complaint, I appreciate what I have. Alhamdullillah!

I believe every housewife face the same. I just posted the statement at the Facebook and I found many people comments on the same fate they have on cleaning up the house. Well, I think I should work hard to keep the house as lively as it should be as my husband works so hard to pay for it.

Ok, no complain. Have a nice weekend all!!

Jokes from him

Scene 1: I was busy cleaning up the kitchen table top, Aaron was sleeping. Maleec was watching tv in my bedroom; then I heard he came down the staircase. 

Maleec: Mummy, cookies please!

Me: No, I'm baking banana muffins for you. and showing him the banana muffins are baking in teh oven)

Maleec: Oh Cake ! Yes

Me: (Grrr! Typical man!)!

Scene 2: I was gardening and the kids were busy trying out the gardening tools. Maleec was digging some earth...

Maleec: Mummy! See, rocks! Gold! (showing me some small rocks in his palm)

Me: Itu rock la sayang. Batu. (If is is gold, the I'll dig till the next day and daddy doesn't have to work anymore).

What's the menu today?

One of the big challenge I face as a mother is battling with your kid's favorite menu. I was born as a picky eater. And the gene was passed to Maleec, my first son. Eventually, I can see me in Maleec a lot; the way he speaks, acts, express his emotions, the way he sleeps and his eating habits.

Maleec loves noodle. Mee, instnt mee, mee hoon, spaghetti, anything that's long and slim, he loves it. But he just eats it as it is. If there is soup, he will ignore the soup.

He loves mee goreng (fried mee) so much. Usually people fry it with veggie, egg and meat. But he will splash the mee (it is so annoying!), making sure that nothing tag along the mee, before he eats it. He takes lots of time to finish his food as he eats his noodle by pieces.

He hates rice! He just hates rice! I love rice. I can't live without it even for a day. But rice is Maleec's last resort of food. However, I'm so happy today because he eats lots of rice; 5 bowls in total!

As planned, I took the kids to Tesco Mutiara Damansara for groceries shopping. I bought many cooking stuffs as it had been awhile we didn't do groceries shopping. And also I plan to cook every weekdays (Insya Allah), therefore I need to pile up my kitchen with good ingredients!

Since I was late home (I missed a junction and had to make a long U-turn and battled with massive traffic jam), I just prepared simple dishes; ikan masak pindang dengan timun (so I have meat and veggie) and just fried the mini sausage. Suprisingly, both of my sons love the dishes! I was so shocked and of course, goddamn happy. Looking at how much enjoyable the have their meal made me feel worthy of living my career and becoming a full time mother.

Now Aaron is sleeping, missing his daddy like crazy and tired of helping me at our lawn. Maleec is still wide awake, watching his tv.

I'm call it off for today. We'll see what happen tomorrow, ya?

While You Are Away

Many things happened while Hubby isn't around. Many things happened that change our life.

1. Maleec went through potty training

I think Maleec is ready to be diaper-free. I've been thinking about this since a year ago. However nobody can help me with it. My mother-in-law is busy with other grandkids and my maid that worked with me ... well.. can be said as... hopeless! I took this chance to train him. I just make him wear pants without diaper. At my hall, which has carpet on the floor, I spread the bubble wrap that I save since I got back from Kuwait. Maleec has to stay on the bubble wrap, no where else. With 2 pees on the floor and a poo on the bubble wrap, he is diaper-free now! He will tell me whenever he needs to do his business. But he still wear his diaper if we are out or when he sleep. Nonetheless, I notice that he wouldn't pee in his nap. He will wait till he wakes up! Good boy!!! Tick for Abang, tick for Mummy!

2. Aaron is walking

I'm a mother of two and I believe 100% that mothers have instinct on their kids. I have a very strong instinct that Aaron is going to walk soon. It's cute watching him learning walking. At first, he gave up. He found it is too slow to reach another point, so opt for crawling. Sooner, he starts walking though he fell most of the time. He walked like a zombie and rushed when he was about reaching his destination. Still, he can't perform with shoes on. Eventually now, he walks most of the time and can walk with shoes on! He enjoys walking at park.

3. Maleec is a parrot

Everybody waits for this little boy to talk. And now he is talking non-stop!! Though he can't make it in a sentence yet, but he can express his needs! That is the most important thing. When I bring him out, he will say out things that across him. Bird, trees, pokok, cat, whale, swimming pool, adik, and many more. At home, he can tell me he wants yummy (food), drink, pee, poo, bee (tv), bobot (Transformers movie), an others! I love to see this progress, but frankly I'm tired answering to him. LOL. Whenever I'm angry towards him and scold him, he will imitate what I say! What a cheeky young boy!

4. MERCY Malaysia

Believe it or not, I went through three times of interviews to get this job. Yeah! I got the job, as Disaster Risk Reduction Officer. I have mix feeling on this issue. Will elaborate more when time is right.

5. WHO Procurement, Cyberjaya

I went through the technical test last night. It wasn't good. Hopefully miracle happens. I want this job badly. Seriously!

6. Familia

 I had few panic attacks. LOL. But it's not funny ok! Seriously it sacred me to death. I thought I'm dying. My brother, Fazran Arief, came to accompany me for a week. It was a relieve to have him awhile. MIL and BIL came to look after the kids while I went for interview. Mummy, Uncle and other siblings always keep in touch with me, keeping me safe and sound. Thank God I'm surrounded by great people. Alhamdullillah!

 7. Facebook Page

I made a page where I sell clothes and accessories. If happens to be it isn't sell, I can wear it by myself! Hiks. Here's the link: http://www.facebook.com/StyleLimitedEdition
The idea is to get the stock while travelling. It won't be restockable. That's the beauty of it and that's the reason it is called Style- Limited Edition.

8. Aaron is One

Our baby is one year old already. How fast time flies. He is a cute cheeky liltle brother to abang, apple in mummy and daddy's eyes. He and abang are inseparable. Yes they dofight, but most of the time there are each other companion. Great to have you in the family, Adik. You just make us complete. Happy birthday sayang!

That's the major milestone so far, I guess. Can't wait to see you on this Saturday. Have a safe flight darling!

Maleec Ismael Is 2-Year-Old!

Yesterday Maleec turned 2. Happy Birthday anak sayang. At first, I thought of buying some Wondermilk's cupcakes. But hubby said it is such a waste. So, after we think awhile, HE made the decision to celebrate it at Wangsa Walk A&W after dinner. It was fun though I felt wasn't comfortable with my tummy. Yelah... 7 months preggy. What do you expect.

Oh! Btw, Maleec got a pressie from his Atuk and Wan. It is a CRANE. And as usual, nobody can touch it except him. KEDEK! Uwek!

Ok, enjoy the pics below!

Maleec Lovely Hair

Maleec was awake when I sent him to mak's today. It was fun layaning him in the car; with the buses, cranes and lorries. And work was hectic as usual. But I was so looking forward to get home to cook daging masak merah.

Reached mak's house, I was welcomed with a shock. My son's hair been trimmed! And of course not in the way I like! Damn. I was so shaking while driving back home. I just can't contained myself and broke into tears. Luckily Azah was there to listen to me. It was nothing but a dissapointment. I was so sad towards my in-laws. Can't they have more respect towards me? I'm his mother and still alive. Can't they call me up and let me know and ask my permission? Damn!

I went back with no mood to cook. But hubby insisted to still have daging masak merah. I talked to him, nicely and calmly on what I felt about his parents. Hopefully he will convey my dissapointment. I hate to be treated like that! :(

*Spoil my weekend je...*

Situation

Situation 1


Adik: Mama nak apa bila adik dapat gaji nanti? Facial ke, belanja makan?
Mama: Mama wants both.
Adik: Uncle pulak, nak apa?
Uncle: Dapat gaji tu dulu....

Situation 2


Bibik: Maleec, jom mandi
Maleec is watching his favorite Timmy Time at Mummy's lappy
Maleec: Shhh.....

Situation 3


Me: Okay peeps! I'm off to KLCC. Enjoy your weekends!
Putri & Abel: Fatin! Tomorrow is Friday la!

Situation 4


Daddy: Maleec! Put back my toner! what are you doing with my toner?!
Maleec walked towards Mummy with a piece of cotton and scrub his face, just as what Daddy does daily.

Thursday Morning

My day starts as like other days. Maleec was right beside me when I opened my eyes. Can't recall when he climbed up our bed and snuggled to the middle of us.
But he was wide awake when I sent him to mak's. That's what brought tears to my heart. It was so painful looking at him waving at me. How I wish I don't have to go to work. How I wish I can take care of him by myself. It is sad when other people spend longer time with him compare to you.
That's the dilemma that most of the working mothers facing nowadays. And again, we go out there to find Halal rezeki. Insya Allah, He will always be there for us.
Be strong!