WW :: Tortoi Mororo

He gave us a scare yesterday when he went missing. Found him under the shoe rack, taking shelter from the storm. That was a loooong trek from where he should have been.

Today, he was doing a rain dance. Or rather a rain crawl seeing that he can't really dance / run and all that. He looked like he's not seen rain in years. When the rain stopped, he was back at his favorite spot. Looking all like he didn't move at all. Ever. Tsk.

Exam Time Again

The 2 Kakaks are having their exams this week. Of course, Mommy immediately goes into kiasu mode. And I am only concerntrating on Aliah this semester. Even that has me hyperventilating already. Can you imagine when I need to divide my time in 2?

Even so, J will pick the time I need to tutor Kakak as the time she suddenly decides she wants to study too.

I personally think it is a good start, and I believe I want to continue this routine even after this exam. Hopefully I won't falter halfway.

So far, it has been a fair share of senang kacang and susah sangat. But this is coming from Aliah of course. I honestly dare not ask J. We are still going easy with her. Hopefully she'll suprise us again.

3 more days to go.. The worst is yet to come. Haha!

Amir The Eater

Boys will be boys la kot? He's got such a good appetite subhanallah. Tak sampai 10 minutes boleh habes his food. So far I've introduced apple, pear and sweet potato to his diet. Tried avocado also but he's not that receptive to it. Might have to give it another go next week. Or probably introduce bananacado as a combo.

He knows when it is meal time, and delays will cause him to become loud. And start smacking his lips and pound on the table. Haha. Sua je sudu, terus bukak mulut. So when he is full, you'll know too coz he won't open his mouth at all!

We started of feeding him once a day only. But on the second day he was doing the "i want my food now" tactics, so he's been having breakfast and late lunch puree. And I think by the end of next week, he'll graduate to 3 meals a day.

Amir's stock for the week

Yes, I puree his food in advance. And no, even though I am a SAHM I do not have the time to be tai-tai. What more now with prep for my youngest brother's wedding in full speed. But the topic about being SAHM is for another blog post.

WW :: Pfffttttt!

Just the 5 of us

We were at my cousin's wedding yesterday. And of course there was a photograph session. But it was difficult to get everyone from the Arshad clan together as Mama n Papa were busy helping entertaining guests etc etc and then the pengantin was no where to be found. So much so that J was asking every couple of minutes when when when.

So anyhow, being J she said this;

"Mommy, I have a great idea. We don't have to wait for the princess (that's what she calls the pengantin). Why don't we take a picture of just us."

Hence, the picture.

Nicely turned out too. Well, except Amir haven't gotten the hang of looking at the camera. 

But yeah, we now have a family picture. :)

First Food!!

Semalam marked the first day Amir had his food. Wanted to give him avocado but unfortunately the avocado I bought was still tak masak so had to prep him some apple puree.

2 medium sized apples

Peeled, cored and quartered ready to steam

Blended together with the steamed juice

Little happy boy ready to eat

Nyam Nyam

Halfway there..

Extras are frozen for the next meal

Alhamdulillah he liked it. In fact, when we put him in the high chair today he started getting noisy as if saying "where's my food?? I don't want to sit her if I am not eating!" Haha!

So very happy with the Little Bean steamer-blender combo that one of my aunties gave us. Definitely going to use it again n again. Amir is definitely the lucky boy with an enthusiastic SAHM :D

6 months!

Major milestone!! Reached half year already. Oh wow. Time sure flies. Seriously feels like it was just recently I was going for check-ups etc. I haven't even posted about his birth. (heck, I haven't done that for Jannah either)

The different thing or rather improvement we have done with Amir is basically being more hands on. I have to admit with the 2 Kakaks we let others handle them. More so in Jannah's case I have to say. And honestly, I do regret it. Alhamdulillah Amir is getting more attention from us. And now that I am finally a SAHM, insyaAllah akan lebih berjaya.. ;)

Anyway, milestones achieved this month includes;

• turns towards sounds and noises.. and recognises it if we call his name

• sits without support temporarily

• lunges forward.. and also reverse back.

• blow bubbles, drools, jabbers are all his favourite activities

• pass object from one hand to another

• starting strangers' anxiety though in general he does not seem to mind a stranger's attention

Stats this month-

Weight :: 6.85kg

Height :: 69cm

Head circ :: 41.5cm

Sangat enthralled by the abang n kakak in the paed

WW :: Anak Dara

Mereka sudah besar

The End.

I was asked by many how does it feel. In all honesty, it has not sunk into my brain that I will be "jobless". Though I think "jobless" is the wrong term. There will be a lot of jobs for me to do, and that in itself will be full time. And I do believe I will be busier now than I was working. Handling all 3 kids full time, making sure all their needs are catered to. I am positively sure I will be needing lots of patience. Especially in the beginning. Especially with Jannah. Haha!

I told Aliah today about the new routine and she was extremely happy. Jump with joy happy. :)

Wish me luck. I am going to need it.

Clocking out for the last time..

WW :: Soft Shell Crab with Salted Egg

Found at Seri Bangi Horizon Garden :: rated 9/10

Aktiviti Hujung Minggu..

[menghabiskan duit - hahaha!]

While those around me were happy with the bonuses received, I too got myself new gadget(s). You see, it was a difficult decision for me to sell the DSLR. I loved it so much! For one, I have always wanted one since forever. And it was much loved because it was a gift from my darling. But, with the 3 little kiddos and one who is almost always "snugg-ed" to me I made the decision to sell it off. I can't be lugging the baby, the bag and the camera with me all the time. And it was tak berbaloi not to keep it unused. Sangat under-utilised. Anyway, with part of the money from the camera I bought myself a new digital compact. 

We were in MV and they were having a fair. And of course selling it at a cheaper price. (yeah, when is it that they don't) I got one exactly in that favourite colour of mine. And.. because there was a PWP promo.. And because we have always wanted one in our room but never gotten around to getting it, we grabbed this too.. :D I have to say, Hubby is more excited about it than I am. Haha! 

The day before, we were scouting for a new washing machine as our 8 yr old one is starting to give us headaches. I've been wanting a front load machine for a while now, and a shop near our house was having an opening sale (which was really really really cheap btw) so this was the result. A washer / dryer combo. Only problem right now is that, the spinner goes really wild and has us all freaked out. I wonder if it is normal?

I am now a happy bunny. Hehehe..

[all images are sourced from the manufacturers' website]

1 week

Dear Madam,

After careful thought and consideration, I have decided to resign from my position as Consultant with M******** C********* effective *******.

This decision was not an easy one and involved many hours of thoughtful consideration, particularly with respect to my own plans for my future.

Please let me know what to expect as far as my final work schedule, accrued vacation leave, and my employee benefits. Also if I can be of any assistance during this transition, do let me know.

It has been a great 7 years and I appreciate the opportunities that have been given to me and the professional guidance and support throughout the entire time. I wish the entire team at  M******** C*********  the best of luck in the future.

Thank you.

Yours Sincerely,