Jannah's Birthday Bash

Date : 28 June 2009

Time : 3-6 PM
Venue : Home @ Bangi

The event was a week ago, and I haven't even said anything about it. Shessh.. Teruk betul.

I have to say though, this by far is the most unprepared birthday-bash-do I have ever planned. Everything was last minute. From setting the date, to inviting the guests, to preparing the party favours. Even deciding the birthday girl's attire was a last minute thing. *sigh*

Please please please grant my wish to becoming a SAHM soon!

Anyway, the party itself was a success. Menu for the day was Hubby's signature bolognaise, my apple salad, the usual finger food. This time around I wanted to do something extra so we had baked mac n cheese too. And Kak Eita suprised us with some kuah durian which everyone bedal with the roti. The yummeh cake and cuppies as usual from MamaChak. We even forgot to take out the bubble maker but that was because the kids were having fun even without it.

The birthday girl, as you can see in the picture was her usual self. Anti-social. She even decided that she wanted to have her afternoon nap during her party (something she never does on any normal given day!). Luckily Kakak is a social butterfly like her Mommy! Haha. So Kakak took over the roll of accepting the presents and thanking everyone and giving out the party favours. :)

It really took a toll on me this time. Added that with all the work stuff that was piling the previous week plus I had to stay up until 4am to finish up the party favours (but it was very satisfying to be able to do it all myself). The day after the party I had to stay in bed. Low BP, headache, world spinning - you name it. It was all there. Am getting old eh?

more pics will be up in FB.. when the mood strikes me fancy :P

She turns 2

She turns 2 today!! Wohooo..

And such a different individual she has become. Very unlike her Kakak; yin vs yang.

And now she is entering the terrible twos stage, I have fears! Haha. No lah, it's all part and parcel of being a Mommy. I guess with Jannah, the only problem is I don't spend as much time with as I would like. The downside of having a very reliable maid.. Plus, she's not like Kakak who wants to be cuddled and read to. She much prefers you to just sit by her, watching TV with her. And boy.. can she REALLY watch TV. Lately ni je baru nampak dia interested to do other things like colouring (she's not a lefty btw) and reading, kalau tak ngadap TV je lah keje.

So, according to BabyCenter.com...

• Pull toys behind her - yup!

• Carry a large toy while walking - oh yes!

• Stand on the tips of her toes - this one confirm bole, her favourite pasttime is to get a small bucket, open the sink tap, fill it with water and proceed to splash all over with said bucket

• Kick a ball - kick, throw, roll

• Climb onto and off furniture - but of course, another favourite pasttime.

• Walk up and down stairs, holding onto the railing, or your hand, for support - yup

• Scribble spontaneously - on the walls mostly, much to Mommy's dismay. But when asked who did it she'll immediately respond with a Shoorryy!

• Turn containers over to empty out the contents - yup

• Build a tower of four or more blocks - yup

• Jumps - most definitely

Her speech development is different somehow, all her words she picks up from PHDC and sometimes it can be difficult trying to understand what she is talking about especially when we don't spend as much time watching her shows to understand which line from what show she's saying.

And she doesn't like to do the point to your body parts even though she knows it. And she doesn't like to tell you the ABCs even though she knows it. And she doesn't ever acknowledge her own name when you call her even though she knows it. *sigh* (Mate, is this what you were saying about Cancerians?)

Ah well.. as long as she is healthy and happy it makes me happy too.

Happy Birthday Sarah Nur Jannah! Mommy hopes you grow up to be a good Muslimah. Mommy, Papa and Kakak Aliah loves you very very much.

Hik..Hik..

Ada orang tu pegi site survey, skali macam pegi jalan makan angin pulak sempat buat heart - heart atas pasir. Ahaks! Tapi kita suka je.. ;)

Mode Malas : ON

Bulan nih.. mode malas ON.. walhal ada tender.. ada exhibition.. ada birthday J nak plan!!! Huarghhhh.. The plan is to have her party end of the month before Tok and TokMi leave for UK on the 1st July. Tapiii.. to date, hape pon tak plan lagi.. baru email Kak Lin MamaChak je pagi tadi on the cake and cuppies. Guest list, food list, goodie bag segala bagai sume tak sempat nak pikir lagi. Adoiyaii.. Less than 2 weeks ni Nana weii..

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Yesterday Papa celebrated his 69th birthday. Alhamdulillah, he is still with us at this age. Alhamdulillah, he is still healthy and alert despite the 2007 cancer scare. Alhamdulillah, I have been blessed with a father I can talk to and manja with. And I have to remind myself again and again not to take it forgranted. Ever. Ngeh.. tapi susah nya nak carik birthday present untuk Papa.

Read here and here for previous birthday posts.

Accomplishment

A big congratulations goes out to Hubby for his achievement. He really deserves it.
I absolutely like my cousin's statement "behind every man's success..."
I guess I could congratulate myself too eh? ;)