Happy New Year

There's so much I want to do. There are several to-do lists that remain un-tick. Amazingly, I'm happy with my progress. I discover more about myself. I learn why I keep getting sick. I can sleep better now. I spend on things that I really need like "covered" clothes and better walking shoes. I spend more time with my children. I spend more couple time with my husband. I invest more on books. And I learn to prioritize. Thank you Ya Rabb for your guidance. I now understand what contentment means. It has been an enlightening journey. It has been an amazing year. To all, here's to a prosperous 2013 - a better year & a better YOU!

Enjoy a new video by Shaura. It's nothing related to New Year but I hope it puts a smile on your face. Shaura shows you a quick guide to diaper change in less than a minute! Random, I know. Let's begin! :)

My son

Oh my. Where have all the months gone?

Earlier this year, I've made a promise to blog often... not to expose myself to some of you strangers, but to remind myself of the treasured memories with my lil' angels, Shaura and Shauqi.

I overestimated myself.

I didn't expect juggling multiple roles as daughter, wife and working mother of two, is so tough that not even my newly hired maid can set me free from household chores and make me spend more time with my children.

To my dear Shauqi who will turn a year old in 3 months time, we've got lots of catch up to do. I may not be the first person to hear you utter your first word "Abah" (Father), watch you eat your first cereal, and see you crawl. But I have never failed to love you and prays for your well-being, every single day.

I want you to know that I have your pictures hung at every corner of my teeny-weeny workstation...to make me feel you're close to me.

Truth is, I've never failed to think about you. Guess it's true what people say about mother-son relationship: it will always be extra special.

Though I may not be physically there during your waking hours, I promise to be a good mother, reading to you your favourite books and kissing you on your forehead the "goodbyes" and "good nights".

I love you, son.
I really do.

"But there's a story behind everything. How a picture got on a wall. How a scar got on your face. Sometimes the stories are simple, and sometimes they are hard and heartbreaking. But behind all your stories is always your mother's story, because hers is where yours begin."

- Mitch Albom, For One More Day

Selamat Hari Raya

Zakat Fitrah

Muslim friends, have you fulfilled your Zakat? Tomorrow is the last day to do so!

Zakat Fitrah payment: Niat & call: 1900-112-3450 (for S$4.50/person) / 1900-112-3700 (for S$7.00/person) (admin charge of $0.20 per call)

"Zakat is for the poor and the needy, and amil (those employed to administer the funds), for the muallaf (those who have embraced Islam), for those in bondage and in debt, those who strive in the cause of Allah and for the wayfarer: (thus is it) ordained by Allah and Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom." (Surah At-Taubah: 60)

Dirgahayu Singapura

Mungkin tak semua pengalaman yang kita raih di sini manis dan tak semua fasa kehidupan yang kita lalui itu mudah. Hakikatnya, tak ada kehidupan yang sempurna. Namun, dalam ketidaksempurnaan itu lahirlah semangat juang dan tanda kesyukuran terhadap setiap detik manis yang dikecapi. Benarlah kata orang, tempat jatuh lagi dikenang, inikan pula tempat bermain. Maju dan terus maju bangsaku! Selamat ulang tahun, tanahairku!

Dancing Queen

Enjoy watching this personal clip feat. AltoAura's "Dia Datang" at my SIL's wedding. Funny how Shaura - The Duracell Bunny - can dance the whole night away!

Lagu Tiga Kupang

Sedang kita asyik bernyanyi, selamilah seni katanya. Mana tahu, kita boleh memperolehi ilmu dari maksud dan penggunaan ayat yang baik untuk karangan atau sebagainya. Janganlah kita ketepikan lagu kanak-kanak Melayu kerana lagu-lagu lama tak kurang hebatnya dan harus kita perkenalkan kepada anak-anak. 

Misalnya Lagu Tiga Kupang yang kalau kita kaji sebenarnya merupakan satira yang mengandungi jenaka beralas dan kritikan pedas. Dengar dan fahami. Selamat 'Berbulan Bahasa'!





Lagu Tiga Kupang 


Lagu tiga kupang
Sagu penuh padi
Enam ekor burung
Masuk dalam kuali

Bila sudah masak
Burung nyanyi saja
Tentu sedap makan
Beri pada raja

(Korus)

Raja dalam rumah
Buat kira-kira
Suri dalam dapur
Makan roti gula hey!

Dayang tepi kolam
Mahu jemur tepung
Datang burung hitam
Pagut batang hidung

Remembering Our Firsts

Thank you for the beautiful journey. I love you to bits!

My precious prince

I can stare at *you* all day.

Thinking hard

” ..Boleh jadi kamu membenci sesuatu, padahal ia amat baik bagimu dan boleh jadi (pula) kamu menyukai sesuatu, padahal ia amat buruk bagimu, Allah mengetahui, sedang kamu tidak mengetahui.” (Al-Baqarah 2:216)

The week before I popped...

Food with amazing friends :D

Shauqi Haqqi turns 1 month old

Been more than a month since my last update.

Been busy with an even new(er) role as a mother of two.

Here's Shauqi Haqqi...

my newfound love,

my hero,

my son.

Fruity Sunday

Strawberry - It is one of the richest sources of Vitamin C and fibre. It has high content of sodium and iron. It helps in whitening of the teeth. Used to relieve rheumatism.

Bananas - Good source of fibre, potassium, vitamins A, C, B6, E & folate.

Thank you, honey,  for helping me with the grocery shopping.

Petua 8P

Petua 8P dari Ustazah Siti Nor Bahyah.

1. PUJI iaitu setiap pasangan perlu saling memuji antara satu sama lain dalam semua aspek kehidupan seperti masakan atau ucapan terima kasih apabila diberi pertolongan.

2. PELUK yang mana pasangan suami isteri hendaklah selalu peluk memeluk antara satu sama lain sekerap mungkin pada setiap hari kerana pelukan itu adalah belaian penuh kasih sayang.

3. PENGHARGAAN di mana amalan memberi hadiah boleh menambah kasih sayang.

4. PERHATIAN adalah yang mesti diambil berat kerana kekurangan perhatian boleh mengakibatkan pasangan terasa diabaikan

5. PERSEFAHAMAN

6. PERGAULAN iaitu pasangan suami isteri mesti menjaga pergaulan masing-masing dengan orang lain bagi mengelakkannya daripada melampaui batas, menimbulkan cemburu seterusnya membawa kepada pembabitan orang ketiga.

7.  PERCUTIAN di mana kita perlu merancang percutian berdua-duaan dengan pasangan di tempat yang jauh daripada kesibukan dan kehidupan rutin.

8. PERMOHONAN iaitu doa kepada Allah supaya merapatkan kasih sayang antara pasangan suami isteri serta dijauhi daripada godaan kemewahan dan keseronokan dunia.

Ilmu itu memuliakan manusia. 

Manakala amal pula mensucikan.

To the hospital...again!

Baby is still pre term i.e 35 weeks and 2 days today. Doc is not confident that I can hold the baby any longer but I hope baby will remain inside till 40th week.

And little Shaura never fails to make my day when I'm feeling down :)

With the girlfriends

Here's my first mobile upload via Blogger app.
Yes! Finally a free Blogger app on iPhone.

Photography: Pink Elephant Labs
Editing: iPhone Apps, Phonto & Photoshake

Water Baby

The one thing that makes me upbeat and chirpy:

The smile of my loved ones.

Senyumlah kerana senyum itu sunnah dan penawar.

Tok Adam ada kebun

Family outings are fun.

It has always been you...

Family matters most.