Speech progress

A bit delayed, but improving. Raudhah Amani has made attempts to talk of late. I am so happy to hear her cute sentences, most of the time is resemblance of cartoon-scripts! Apparently her vocabs are more towards English rather than Malay. Not that I speak English at home, just that she watched Disney Jr. Channel like nobody's business. I am positive that she will catch up with her mother tongue language soon.

It is funny when facial expressions and body gestures followed her speech. Now, she called me mom instead of bu(ibu). Haha well I used to dream of being a mommy so here is a dream comes true *face-slap*.

We started to discover her speech improvement 2 weeks back; while I attended weekend-office-meetings at Kuantan. I brought the family along for a short gateway. Zul babysit the kids and had the honour to witness Raudhah's surprises (pardon me, I am just happy with my kids' development :) )

"Hi cat!"
"Hey, wait for me!", then chase the cat
"Hey, where did it go?", she asked another cat at the scene

"I love u"
"Are you ok?"
"I happy", which is supposed to be Happy Birthday ;p

Yeah, some of the sentences that I could think of right now.

Alhamdulillah. Tahun depan kita pergi sekolah ye kakak. Mudah-mudahan boleh lagi pandai. Insyaallah...

P/s: kids is a resemblance of pure love, sincere and honest. Alhamdulillah... :)


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Pink

Think October, Think Pink.

October is the month of breast cancer awareness. In conjunction to this, our Public Affairs unit organised pink roses & pink cupcakes dedication.

I am flattered to receive mine :) made my day all right! Alhamdulillah for thoughtful friends.

See you on Tuesday, flowers!

P/s: learned about basic self protection steps yesterday. Need to learn more from dear husband. Wachaaaa~


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Fear & Hope

'I think I know this place...' maybe that was what on her mind.

Beyond the door, there is fear...
Beyond the door, also stands hope...
Before the door, there is a mother praying for the best to happen...

Insyaallah, there is hope :)


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Favourite spot

Tadaaa (bak kata Umar). My kitchen, after cabinet installation and now with stuffs loaded here and there (sepahhhh).

Oh and the blinds are a bit smaller than the windows. My bad for assuming standard-sized stuffs work wonders. But nahh, we are way to cool to get fuss over it, kan yang? Hehe relaks je :D

This is where I enjoy my 'me' time cooking, while taici-ing the babysitting part to dear husband. But sometimes I failed. I cannot stand hearing Umar cries that I picked him up and start cooking together.

Simple kitchen for a simple person.


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Jamu-an

Mee goreng untuk staff di pejabat suami. Pertama kali masak dalam kuantiti banyak. 5 bungkus sekali gus. Seronok. Harap semua kenyang dengan juadah tak seberapa, anjuran suami yang bagi mandat mengejut dalam perjalanan balik dari pejabat semalam. Borak punya borak, kantoi suami kata 'you masak kan sedap..'. Entah ikhlas ke tak tu eh hehe.

P/s: tak pandai masak, tapi sejak ada dapur sendiri jadi boleh-tahan-rajin ke dapur, cuba masak itu ini. Seronok sendiri pon takpa hehe. Kitchen is wife's and mother's favourite spot, true? I love my moderate-kitchen!



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Fragile

Yesterday, we brought the kids for their check up with the pediatrician at PCMC. It has been a while since the last visit. This time, I hope only good news suffice.

Alhamdulillah, all is well for dear Raudhah. Just, pediatrician suggested that we stop giving her formula milk as she is way big for a child her age. At 2 years and 7 months, she weighs 17.6kg with 92cm of height. She recommends for low fat milk and insist on giving Raudhah other-than-formula-milk source of food from now on. Even Cerelac is good enough as a substitute! Curious we were, as milk has been Raudhah's main intake everyday. But, we understand her concerns and willing to work on it as pediatrician gave the assurance that Raudhah will not be in hunger, as the body will use the excess fat to supply the energy she needs. Insyaallah, Raudhah will be fine without her shushu.

Other than that, pediatrician was also happy with Raudhah's improvement towards talking. Alhamdulillah, we notice that too. Raudhah was so bubbly the moment we entered the consultation room. And showed her interest to communicate, and once a while pronounce clear words to us. Most of the time, she communicate in English. Must be from the cartoons she watched everyday. Alhamdulillah. We are planning to send her to play school with the hope that she will learn more. Alhamdulillah :)

The worrying part of the day was on Umar's head circumference; big. I hope nothing serious is in relation with the size. Umar has not shown any symptoms thus far. I really hope that all is ok. The nightmares experienced in May are still fresh in my mind, the wound has not healed completely. I still do not have the guts to write about it here. Ya Allah... I pray for a good news for the MRI session this coming Tuesday. Mixed feelings. I do not think I am strong for second procedure. Ya Allah, bantu kami Ya Allah...

P/s: thankful for the nikmat and rezeki...optimis semua akan ok. doakan Umar Faruqi sihat ye?


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Happy Birthday Boy

Alhamdulillah.

Last year, I gave birth to a 4.6kg baby boy on 11.10.11. Yesterday, marked his first birthday with one of the most awaited development discovered by us, the parents.

We have been waiting for his first few steps of walking. Alhamdulillah, Umar revealed his ability to walk 2 days before his 1st birthday. Ibu and ayah were so happy. Ibu, almost cried seeing you walking confidently with your big signature-smile on your face. Truly, you are such a sweetie-boy. Don't worry Umar, ibu and ayah are not comparing you with anyone. Take your sweet time and most importantly have fun growing up. Ibu understands that each child is unique. We just excited to discover more of your talents soon!

Alhamdulillah, segala puji bagiNya.
Semoga Umar terus membesar dengan sihat dan ceria. Baik sahsiahnya sebaik nama pilihan ibu dan ayah buatmu, Umar Faruqi. Insyaallah. Doa kami sentiasa bersamamu, anak.

Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillah... Besar nikmatMu Ya Allah :')

P/s: teringat pengalaman bersalin, yikes! Refer to archived-entry on The Birth Story posted in October 2011


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Mahabbah

Makanan kesihatan pilihan saya. Sudah lebih 2 bulan saya amalkan, alhamdulillah nampak kesan positif.

Kenapa Mahabbah?

Saya dah cuba 2 produk kesihatan sebelum bertemu jodoh dengan Mahabbah; Sun Chlorella dan Monavie. Kedua-duanya saya ambil untuk tujuan menambah tenaga. Sejak punya 2 anak, badan sangat cepat penat. Sungguh. Kadang-kadang stress dibuatnya!

Sun Chlorella memang membantu pada awalnya. Saya tak penat (wow). Dan susu badan bertambah. Saya suka. Saya kembali ceria dan aktif. Tapi, harga sangat mahal. Satu kotak berisi 6 paket tablet, setiap satunya ada 1000biji (kalau tak salah) harganya RM460. So bertahanlah sampai 3 kotak. Lepas 3 bulan, jadual kerja dah mula sibuk maka disiplin pon ke laut.

Kemudian saya kenal Monavie. Beli dari kawan pejabat, rendah daripada harga pasaran. Sedap, suka juga. Semua range saya cuba; Purple, Red, Green (RM80, RM110, RM125). Tahan la dalam 3-4 bulan. Akhirnya ke laut juga.

2 bulan lepas, sejak husband diduga kesihatannya, saya didedahkan dengan makanan-makanan baik anjuran Islam; habbatus sawda', madu dan za'faran. Sejak itu, kami suami isteri cari alternatif (yang sepatutnya jadi sumber premier dalam kehidupan seharian kita) untuk kami dan anak-anak. Nak dijadikan cerita, satu hari bos sedekah kan Mahabbah pada saya di pejabat, "Ini untuk husband u, cubalah". Maka bermulalah ikhtiar kami dengan produk Mahabbah ini; gabungan habbatus sawda' dan madu dengan perisa mangga. Sedap. Bancuh 1 sudu the dengan air suam, sebelum makan, 2 kali sehari. Harga RM40.

Kebaikan habbatus sawda' dan madu dinyatakan dalam Al-Quran dan hadis, iaitu...

Firman Allah dalam Surah Al-Nahl ayat 68-69 yang bermaksud,
"Dari perut lebah itu keluar minuman (madu) yang bermacam-macam warnanya, di dalamnya terdapat penawar yang menyembuhkan bagi manusia"

Sabda Rasullah S.A.W
"Tetaplah kamu dengan al-habbatus sawda' ini kerana padanya ada penawar bagi segala penyakit kecuali as-saam (mati)." Hadis riwayat Bukhari dan Muslim.

Subhanallah. Indahnya Islam.

Untuk anak-anak pula, kami tukarkan susu mereka daripada Enfalac/Enfagrow kepada Iqramilk. Buat masa ini sedang dalam proses menghabiskan stok Enfagrow yang berbaki 3 tin. Selepas ini Insyaallah akan tukar sepenuhnya. Maklumat lanjut tentang Iqramilk di entry akan datang. Tungguuuu :D

Berbalik kepada Mahabbah tadi, antara perubahan yang ketara adalah:

1. Sembelit
Saya punya masalah ini sejak mengandungkan Umar. Tekanan dalam perut tinggi menyebabkan saya senang sembelit. Saya korbankan cinta terhadap makanan pedas ever since (sobs). Masalah ini berlanjutan sehingga 2 bulan lepas. Alhamdulillah sejak mengamalkan pemakanan Mahabbah, sembelit tiada lagi. Dan saya sudah boleh makan cili api 2 3 biji dengan mee kungfu (buat lepas hajat) dan kekal bahagia di bilik kecil.

2. Tenaga
Saya kurang penat. Tuntutan psikologi dan motivasi saya dipenuhi. Makan Mahabbah, otak bagi signal "Saya usaha". Secara tak langsung psikologi saya terkesan secara posiitif, dan bantu bina motivasi harung hari dengan lebih ceria. Saya tidak lagi rasa lenguh-lenguh badan dan berat kaki (ke saya dah kurus?).

Apa pon, semua kebaikan yang diterima adalah dengan izinNya. Kita, perlu usaha. Yang mana satu? Tepuk dada tanya diri.

Sekian perkongsian tentang Mahabbah (kasih sayang).

P/s: buat entry dalam bas TM-KL ke pejabat :)

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IBU

Subhanallah...

Ok now, I miss my mama as I strongly think this is true.

I hope, my children would feel the same about this. Ibu loves you so much, kids!

P/s: 3 days to Umar's 1st birthday :)

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Kemalangan gadget

Ini masuk kali keempat. 3 kali sebelum ini laptop ibu berjaya ditumpaskan. 1) beberapa keping keypad tanggal 2) semua keypad tanggal, kosong keyboard! 3)keyboard bermandi susu (+_o) Mujur boleh hidup semula selepas beberapa hari jemur.

Terbaru, screen netbook ayah gelap. Tak pasti memang hardware faulty atau angkara tangan-tangan kecil engineer kesayangan ibu. Haish, lain kali usik ibu punya, jangan ayah, ok. Nanti ayah susah nak buat kerja pejabat dan ibu tak dapat surf internet. Tapi elok juga, takda lah ibu sibuk tengok website yang menggoda jiwa dan ringgit-ringgit di poket. Mak pokai.

Kos baiki sekitar RM400 untuk second hand screen dengan warranty 3 bulan. Kalau yang original, ribuan. Quick fix, pinjam VGA cable di rumah atok nenek, sambung pada TV ruangan atas. Tadaa! Ada baiknya juga, kalau tak, tv tu buat kumpul habuk. Maybe it is about time to install second connection to Astro. Unify, cepatlah luaskan rangkaian ke BB. Jimat sikit!

P/s: Dah tau apa birthday present untuk ayah tahun ni. Walaupon sama dengan 2 tahun lepas. Oh anak...





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Change

Change makes life colourful.
Change may lead to uncertainties.
Change can be costly.
Change may erase-off the meaning of privacy.

To what extend can one tolerate change in life?

*sigh*

I am bored & I changed my mind.

I wonder is it just me or others would also agree.

P/s: ...
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Amazed by nature

P/s: RAZ & UFZ@the real Aquaria

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Aqua-therapy

A tiny version of Aquaria here at our home sweet home. This is an upgraded model of our previous aquarium, bought during my confinement; a gift from ayah to dear Raudhah Amani for being a big sister. Husband just could not stand looking at the bigger aquarium, as he wished to buy more fish! And lobster too! So yeah, he bought this 2 months back. And I am glad he did. Because the binti and bin Zulfadhli just love the view of live-fishes they can get everyday!

The pictures were taken last night. Baby komando was to excited that he made attempts to squash the fish(es) in his hand! Hehe well, I can see where is that coming from ;p oh, and I did not took part in the cleaning-job last night. It was an impromtu call by husband. The water was dirty. I wonder why the quality of the tab water is getting poor nowadays. Not interested to politic-related answer. I just want clean water please.

P/s: Get yourself a pet, it is fun! Indeed I find watching the fishes in the aquarium as calming :)



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Soup for the 'cold'-soul

Whatever that means! So here is breakfast-lunch-&-dinner menu for today. Well, it was white rice+soup for Raudhah and I. But for husband afterwards, it is going to be noodle soup :D

Get your tummy happy, people!

P/s: Gearing up for work tomorrow. More deadlines are coming up. Bring them on bebeh!


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Kek-wa

Hahaha stress, masuk dapur konon nak buat kek. Seriously I am no baker ok. But yeah, sure took the stress out of me. (Although the cake turned out not-good).

Must try again :D

P/s: the adventure of a kitchen-expert-wanna-be-working-mother pftttt

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Half-hearted

Memulakan Oktober 2012 di rumah.

Hmm. Tengok laman tu. Rumput baru separuh jalan siap. Separuh lagi ditawan rumput 'alien'. Apa pun, masih senang hati dengan progres ini. Tapi, sempat ke kita siapkan semuanya, yang?

Separuh hati. Posting order datang lagi. Suami dan kawan-kawan di Markas akan pindah ke kem di PD. Pula, tiada kuarters disediakan untuk keluarga. Maknanya, suami akan cari rumah di luar.

Hampir 5 bulan menginap di rumah sendiri. Seronok, tak dapat nak gambar dengan kata-kata. Setelah hampir 3 tahun duduk berjauhan, peluang tinggal bersama sejak Januari lalu memang sangat bermakna buat saya dan suami. Tambah dengan kehadiran 2 orang anak. Subhanallah. Sedangkan suami duty di kem, satu hari tak balik pon terasa sunyi. Inikan pula kalau kembali ke rutin asal; jumpa hujung minggu. Pendek kata, janji ada depan mata semua jadi ok. Bila tiada, mulalah mencari. Serik untuk kembali berjauhan.

Saya nak ikut. Jujur, jauh di sudut hati saya sebak. Sebak nak tinggalkan rumah kesayangan kami; sebak kenang anak-anak di tempat baru nanti, sebak pisahkan atok nenek dengan cucu-cucu kesayangan mereka. Sangat sebak; atok nenek ini mulutnya tidak pernah lekang menyebut nama Raudhah dan Umar :'-( Ya Allah, pasti bama rindu. Baru cerita sedikit pasal pindah, berubah riak wajah mereka... Sorry bama...it is not easy for me either...

Tapi, saya tak sanggup lihat suami harung hari-harinya seorang diri. Pasti perit merindu anak-anak dan isteri. Saya dan anak-anak rindu dia seorang, dia akan rindu kami bertiga. Itu belum masuk hal-hal di pejabat yang kadang kala menduga minda dan emosi. Kalau ada anak-anak di rumah, boleh juga hiburkan hati ayah.

Ini pengorbanan saya. Saya pilih untuk keluar dari zon selamat. Semoga keputusan ni adalah yang terbaik untuk semua. Semoga Allah beri petunjuk dan permudahkan urusan kami. Mudah-mudahan kesudahan yang baik menanti. Insyaallah...

P/s: Alhamdulillah, suami semakin sembuh. Nanti kita survey tempat baru ok? (Hati berhentilah menangis... It is hard when you have to, it is easy when you want to, kan?)

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Putih

Bunga lagi? Simply because looking at them makes me happy.

Obviously life has been hectic. Work-life is not balanced. I need a break. But then again, more deadlines are coming. Phewww.

Manage, maintain the composure. Back to the Creator, to the nature and to what matter in my life; my loved ones.

Alhamdulillah.

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Kungfu Panda-bu

This panda-eyed-ibu did lots of kungfu-ing during the weekend. Had a packed family-fun-Saturday with the kids and husband; began the day with breakfast at one of the stalls by the roadside, went to visit my BFF and her newborn baby at PCMC and later, to Aquaria. The kids had so much fun :)

Started the day (today) with an aquarium-cleaning lesson by the husband. Hehe I don't think I can remember all but yeah, I will find my way should the fish(es) need 'new-air' later. Then, we took off to Serdang for ayah's treatment. I managed to make a quick visit at Noran and Wafa's crib. RA.UF needed a diaper-change. It is just not safe to handle two kids at the toilet at petrol station, alone. Later, went back to Salak Tinggi for lunch. We only reached home at 5-ish pm. Pheww. Had to send the kids at the grandparents' house to give way to my weekend-routine; the floor job. Haha! At least the floor is clean, and I am a happy mom ;p

My weekend ended with Mee Kungfu from my very own kitchen, for dinner. Invited my parents to come over and join us. Its one of mama's favourite dishes! *proud*

P/s: Hi there, Monday! May all is well at work tomorrow. Insyaallah. Assalamualaikum :)


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Ba-wau-nga-bunga

Salam Jumaat.

Pokok bunga terawal singgah di laman. Masa beli, memang sudah lebat berbunga. Kali ni, kali pertama berbunga sejak tuan tanah ambil alih.

Senyum :) Alhamdulillah.

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Bunga kita :)

Suami ke Sg Buloh awal pagi tadi; kehabisan stok tanah hitam. Mati pula rumput-rumput dalam polibeg kalau proses penanaman ditunda lagi.

Isteri kirim pokok bunga ros. Lama mengidam. Sebelum ni ragu-ragu; boleh hidup ke ros tu nanti. Perhatian utama mestilah pada empunya punggung kecil saiz XXL dan L. Ke sana sini ibu turutkan :D

Kisahnya suami bawa pulang satu pasu ros berisi 2 pokok; 2 warna. Kuning dan merah. Senyum. Awak macam baca fikiran saya. Itu warna kita. Simbolik sejarah kita; Zul dan Fiza, Musytari dan Zuhal. Aduh, senyum sendiri dibuatnya. 6 bulan lagi usia perkenalan 2 insan dari Selangor ini cukup 12 tahun. Suka duka berkasih, berumah-tangga, beranak-pinak; dari berdua sekarang dah berempat :) Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillah.

Cikgu, kami masih bersama. Mungkin disebalik kata-kata pedas cikgu dulu jadi doa yang baik untuk kami. Terima kasih.

Tumbuh dengan sihat dan berseri ya bunga. Untung-untung boleh disemai dan dibiakkan benihnya. Boleh bagi kawan-kawan rumah Zuhal dan Musytari yang lain? Hehe kidding.

P/s: DUKHMILU ZI? Muah!


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