Belated Post :: GD 2013

Their GD was an emotional day for me. Especially Jannah's GD. She was extremely excited about it, as not only were she performing with her class, she also had a solo show and tell session. So excited I was that I took the front seat at the concert. Kiasu much Mommy?! I was so proud of her. This from the girl who at one point didn't want to go to school. She's just grown so much.

She delivered her performance well. Didn't falter. Didn't get nervous. And to think that she is just 6! *sigh* I know I didn't have that kind of confidence at that age.

[pictures were copied back from ig as the phone died on me before I could backup on the PC. hence, no pictures of her performance. learnt my lesson, now everything goes to dropbox :) ]

If you've been following the blog, you know that I don't put much emphasize on her academically. I know her capabilities. Imagine my surprise when they announced her as the Best Improved Student. It was such a big moment for her. And I was so overwhelmed. I cried. Like really really cried. Haha.

That was a major turning point for her. She actually started to believe in herself more. To emphasize, I don't have to tell her to study. Or read a book. At all. She would on her own, get a book to read or pick out any one of her workbooks to revise. SubhanAllah.. 

See how proud she is with her trophy. :)

Kakak's GD was done well this year. The hall was big enough to accommodate all parents. And most importantly, ada aircond! Haha. 

Look! Aliah actually took part! A major milestone for her too. She's turning out to be a pro at this kompang business. :)

But yeah, she's more comfortable in her part at the sidelines. You'd never get her to go up on stage to perform. Hehehe.. 

After all her hard work through out the year, it came as no suprise when she was nominated one of the three Most Outstanding Student of her Year. It is good to know that she received the acknowledgement that is due to her, after what happened last year. It's only fair they recognise the hard work these kids put in, regardless whether the top 3 came from the same class or not. 

Even though it was expected of her, I have to say I was still very emotional. Nangis bagai jugak. Haha. Ah well, I could always blame it on my pregnancy hormones kan. :)

Dear Aliah and Jannah, 

If Mommy does not tell you this often enough, do know that I am always so proud of the little ladies the both of you have become. I can only hope and pray that you will both continue to be successful in whatever you set out to do in your life. May you both grow up to be good caliphs and continue to make the family proud.

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Belated Post :: That Friday

It all happened one Friday right before Eid Adha. I was late to pick her up. And when I wanted to start the car, it wouldn't. Boleh? Padahal semalam ni elok je bawak. (turns out battery died) Anyway, called the school to see if she could get a ride back with the teacher she goes back with sometimes but was told that the teacher has already left. So what does a Mommy do in times of emergency? She SOSes her Mama! :)

About 10 minutes later, Mama called back to see if I have gotten a call from her teacher. Apparently, within that time frame she had gotten herself in a little accident. It was pretty bad that teacher decided to bring her straight to the clinic. Waited for Mama to pick me up, and we met up with her and her teacher in the clinic. 

Turns out she was being her usual Tigger self, jumping and running around, had a fall and a really bad cut on her chin. As it didn't stop bleeding, her teacher decided to get it checked out at the clinic. Luckily clinic was still opened. It being Friday and all (a lot of shops close during Friday prayers here in Bangi-land)

I didn't want to interrupt the procedure, so she didn't know I was there till after her stitches were done. It took a while too as it was in a weird angle and what with the bleeding that just wouldn't stop. Saw that it was quite deep too.

Amazingly enough, she was really calm through out the process. Doc was quite impressed with her too. Praised her for being really brave. When asked later, she was more afraid of getting a scolding from me than worry about the pain. Boleh? Haiyoh.. Nampak sangat Mommy garang nih!

And yes, dressing and cleaning was done daily by this blood squirmish Mommy. Actually, initially the doc did only 1 stitch sbb tak nak too much scarring. But it turns out she needed 2 more stitches as when I was doing the dressing the following day it still has not stopped bleeding. So, bawak la balik pegi klinik to get the additional stitches. Nasib la it is really underneath her chin so it is not visible from the front unless you look for it. And nasib la jugak medical is covered by Hub's company. The bill itself pensan jugak tengok. Haha. 

Maka, special la sikit gambar raya haji tahun ini.. :)