I've been totally lazy lately. My intention to cook for buka puasa always somewhat comes with one reason or another. So it's off to the nearest Ramadhan Bazaar for our daily dose. Suntex, Tmn Alam Jaya or TTDI so far. We've stayed away from Kg. Penchala and have only once went to the one in PKNS Shah Alam, cos we were in the vicinity. Not yet ventured to many places yet. Only eaten out once. But I feel that I'm just bored of eating the same (almost the same) stuff day in, day out...or perhaps its because I'm just not feeling right because I've not done any exercise? I want to RUN! (wait, out of topic already lah!)
AIR now knows the routine when it comes to breaking fast. When he hears the azan and after we have our dates, and when he sees me taking his bowl and spoon out, he'll go to his high-chair, ask for his bib and wait at our dining table. Thank God he's now not disruptive (as he was on the 1st and 2nd day of fasting, causing us to break fast kelam kabut).
Not as easy as before with just 1, now with 2. Though the lil one is still relatively easy to handle, but AIR can get quite difficult when he wants to, especially when he's sleepy/tired and at the same time jealous of his sister.
Sahur is just the same, the 'whole family' wakes up for sahur :) but only two eating, one wanting attention and another needs assistance to feed :)
It's going to be a different routine beginning next week when I start work....oh boy!
BAck to running, I think I'll be able to slot in my runs before iftar when I start work ;p oh I miss that 'drained-out'-feeling!!
Now, what's for buka puasa this weekend? :)
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
No Sleep!
Gosh! I can't I relived my college/student days just last night...what happened? I was awake throughout the night until after sahur.
Long story short, my bedtime was delayed because baby was not comfortable, crying etc and then she vomitted. While all this was happening, her brother woke up at 1am+ after hearing her cries and then stayed awake till almost 4am after many tries of going to sleep again failed. Baby was asleep again about 2am+.
And since it was 4am, I decided that I should just sahur and then go to sleep. I was dead tired already by then. And finally after subuh prayers I went to bed.
Apparently, not too long after I knocked off, big brother awakens and it was havoc for hubby pulak!
What a turmoil...and at 830 am I was rudely awakened and I could hardly stay awake but thank God he played by himself with me suposedly 'supervising' him, but half the time sleeping :) I was awake again at 1030am and now I can't go to sleep again. Thank God I'm still on maternity...
Long story short, my bedtime was delayed because baby was not comfortable, crying etc and then she vomitted. While all this was happening, her brother woke up at 1am+ after hearing her cries and then stayed awake till almost 4am after many tries of going to sleep again failed. Baby was asleep again about 2am+.
And since it was 4am, I decided that I should just sahur and then go to sleep. I was dead tired already by then. And finally after subuh prayers I went to bed.
Apparently, not too long after I knocked off, big brother awakens and it was havoc for hubby pulak!
What a turmoil...and at 830 am I was rudely awakened and I could hardly stay awake but thank God he played by himself with me suposedly 'supervising' him, but half the time sleeping :) I was awake again at 1030am and now I can't go to sleep again. Thank God I'm still on maternity...
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Selamat Berpuasa
It's the time of the year again when Muslims around the world will fast during the month of Ramadhan before welcoming Syawal!
Slightly different challenge for me this year as I'll be fasting at home while breastfeeding (though not exclusively anymore) as for the 1st 2 weeks of Ramadhan I'm still on maternity leave. It's more of a challenge as I think time will pass slower at home all alone (and temptations to walk to the fridge and take a cold drink is always there ;p). At the office, there'll be more distractions and time will pass faster, without noticing. Anyway, I fasted yesterday, but because I was burnt-out the night before, I slept from 1pm-5pm (first time my nap lasted more than 1.5hrs), so time just flew by!
To all Muslims out there, Selamat menyambut bulan Ramadhan al-Mubarak and Selamat Berpuasa!
Slightly different challenge for me this year as I'll be fasting at home while breastfeeding (though not exclusively anymore) as for the 1st 2 weeks of Ramadhan I'm still on maternity leave. It's more of a challenge as I think time will pass slower at home all alone (and temptations to walk to the fridge and take a cold drink is always there ;p). At the office, there'll be more distractions and time will pass faster, without noticing. Anyway, I fasted yesterday, but because I was burnt-out the night before, I slept from 1pm-5pm (first time my nap lasted more than 1.5hrs), so time just flew by!
To all Muslims out there, Selamat menyambut bulan Ramadhan al-Mubarak and Selamat Berpuasa!
Monday, August 9, 2010
Milk Bottle
Since I was introduced to this range of baby bottle, about 2-3 weeks after AIR1was born, I've been using this for him and his sister. It's an anti-colic bottle and the bottom of the bottle can be opened, has holes and a rubber (or is it silicone) piece lining it which prevents the milk from leaking and prevents colic.Now, 19 months on, I decided to change to the regular shaped (this bottle is 'fatter' at the bottom) bottle since I do have a few lying around unused. Cut cost also la... :) The rubber/silicone lining and its teat is quite pricey compared to regular bottles.
And one day i tried giving him milk in the regular bottle, and when I gave him, he took a look at the bottle, and kept turning it around 'investigating' it and then passed it back to me. I held it to his mouth and he tried to 'drink' the milk from there, but i guess the teat is different, and immediately he handed it back to me again. Oh Boy...
After many tries, he refused. I tried again sometime later, but to no avail. So, I had no choice but to buy the same range (without the anti-colic) for him....*dah besar2 nih tak payahla nak anti-colic, kan?*
Hmmm I'm guessing the princess will have the same reaction next time, because I tried with two different pacifiers one day.... :p
Friday, August 6, 2010
Cute Funny Eating Baby Contest
Asrul Irfan Riley
18 months
Finally I managed to get myself and enter this contest. It's a thematic contest and for this fourth round, its 'Cute Funny Eating Baby'....I've been procastinating!! Dateline is 15th August @ 2pm. Hurry!
This contest is organised by http://www.suziey.com/ , http://www.malinasiam.com/ & http://damiaqish.blogspot.com/ and you have to be a follower of these 3 as well as have them on your bloglist.
For detailed information, click here.
Hurry, lots of fantastic prizes to be won and the GRAND PRIZE FOR FINALE SEASON IS 3D2N FULL PACKAGE @ REDANG/LANGKAWI ISLAND & 70PCS 4R SIZE PHOTO SPONSORED BY MALINASIAM.COM.
Lazinessssss
I've planned to take part in some of those contests organized by fellow bloggers and considering that I have some free time, I thought I'd have time to do so. But.....
Lazinesss has set in and somehow I've not been updating my blog as regular as I want to...arrrgh! Perhaps the daunting reality that my 8 weeks of paid leave is coming to and end, with only 2 weeks to go, and fasting month is fast approaching, I am gettin lazy, wanting to R&R more than anything.
My swollen knee is not doing justice to me, though it's slightly better, but not back to normal. And knowing that there is athritic changes in my knee is also not a good sign! Arrrgh am aging too early in my knee!! CRAP!
Oh well....
And my plan to go for a swim today seems bleak! It seems like it's gonna rain cats n dogs....aiseh!
OK lah, I'll go rest!
Lazinesss has set in and somehow I've not been updating my blog as regular as I want to...arrrgh! Perhaps the daunting reality that my 8 weeks of paid leave is coming to and end, with only 2 weeks to go, and fasting month is fast approaching, I am gettin lazy, wanting to R&R more than anything.
My swollen knee is not doing justice to me, though it's slightly better, but not back to normal. And knowing that there is athritic changes in my knee is also not a good sign! Arrrgh am aging too early in my knee!! CRAP!
Oh well....
And my plan to go for a swim today seems bleak! It seems like it's gonna rain cats n dogs....aiseh!
OK lah, I'll go rest!
Monday, August 2, 2010
Quiet
Dunno if I should be sad or otherwise cos offically as of today, mum will return to Penang.
It's been 5 weeks (4 weeks full time and another week was on and off) of her helping me recover and get used to having to lil kids now. The last two weeks were filled with emotional turmoils. Hence, dunno if it was sad or otherwise.
However, whatever it was, she meant well and I guess the stress from handling at times two kids with both can be very demanding emotionally and physically. Not to mention mentally too....
It's already 6 weeks into my maternity leave...gosh, time really flies and another week plus to Ramadhan!
It will be quiet throughout the day now, cos it will be just baby and me and the TV. No nagging at me anymore ;p Oh well....and no fighting for the TV at night either :)
THanks Mum for all your hardwork and patience....don't worry, this will be the last 'call of duty' for you! :)
It's been 5 weeks (4 weeks full time and another week was on and off) of her helping me recover and get used to having to lil kids now. The last two weeks were filled with emotional turmoils. Hence, dunno if it was sad or otherwise.
However, whatever it was, she meant well and I guess the stress from handling at times two kids with both can be very demanding emotionally and physically. Not to mention mentally too....
It's already 6 weeks into my maternity leave...gosh, time really flies and another week plus to Ramadhan!
It will be quiet throughout the day now, cos it will be just baby and me and the TV. No nagging at me anymore ;p Oh well....and no fighting for the TV at night either :)
THanks Mum for all your hardwork and patience....don't worry, this will be the last 'call of duty' for you! :)
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