Children

Hannah was still sleeping when I reached home from work yesterday. It was 7:10 pm already. Was told that Hannah couldn't take out her toy kettle cover from her mouth this morning. She was crying out loud. Undeniably, she's trying hard to get the thing out but it couldn't. Abah still at home that time. He tried a few ways to get out that thing. He got her fingers into her mouth. Then, he patted her back many times but to no attempt. Ammar and Aqil were seriously panic and trying to help their sister by asking her to get out that thing from her mouth. Abah, then, asked bibik to try helping Hannah, and suddenly, yesss, it was out! Bravo! Two thumbs up to bibik. What they afraid most was Hannah might be choking.

I felt so terrify and panic upon learning the story. I immediately unload Hannah's toys basket and put aside small items including the one that she put in her mouth to be thrown away. Mommy was so very phobia and won't this thing to happen again. Luckily nothing happen to her, Alhamdulillah. But I also believe with the ayatul quran that I read to each of them every morning before going to work. This is the tips (petua) from my mom. To recite sural Al-Fatihah, Ayatul Kursi, Alamnashrah, Qulhuwallah and Syahadah to kids and our heart will feel peaceful when at work as they are taken care and insyaAllah they will save for the whole day. I always practise those ayatul every time I'm going to leave them. The rest, we live it to God. Tawakaltulillah.

Waiting for bibik to take bath and pray before Ammar, Aqil and me took turn to take bath and pray. I was the last person who performed my Maghrib prayer. It was 8:15 pm already by then. Hannah just woke when mommy got downstairs. Such a long sleep indeed.
Mommy's eyes and body has tired already by 10:30 pm and landed on the mattress by then when Ammar, Aqil and Hannah were busy playing and reading in the next room. I heard their laughing from loudest to louder and to loud that I didn't realize I was in my lalaland already. I was woked up when I heard a soft voice coming from my door room calling for "amiiiii". Ohh it's so soft and sweet that I knew it was my little girl. I wish to have that voice but I know it's impossible now (plus with the age factor *LOL*). She came and kissed me while holding a dictionary with half of if wet. Hah, put into her mouth again! Aqil said that they were having fun jumping on the bed while I was sleeping. :( Grrrr! He said Hannah liked it. Ya la, she will follow what the bro did. Then, he told he read a story book to Hannah while she listened it behavely.

Speaking about behave, I'm so satisfied with my little girl attitude, at least for now, but I hope forever. I don't mind she doesn't bubble much or running here and there. She's a girl. She should control in whatever she's doing. I've enough with her two brothers okay. They are "very active" during their baby and kiddy time. I had to think twice bringing them to relatives and friends house when they invited for any occassion, especially to those people who didn't have children at this age. I didn't mind going to my friends house who have children same like my children age. They would understand!
They become matured now anyway though I've to remind them on and off to behave themselves. I believe, gradually, they will!

Now, when I see other baby or kiddy girl run here, run there, make noise... I feel so much thankful to have my girl with this attitude. Having experienced with these two boys, mommy, in fact, prayed so much during pregnancy to reward a daughter with a good attitude. I believe God has granted me the dua. Thanks God.

Pause... to contemplate

Got the news via sms and phone call this morning that our loveable Kak Yana, my neighbor at hometown, has passed away at about 7.30 this morning, leaving behind a husband and four wonderful kids. Died at the age of 43. Innalillah hiwainna ilaihi raji un. Semoga rohnya dicucuri Allah dan ditempatkan bersama-sama dengan orang-orang yang beriman, Amin. I felt bad as I didn't free my time to meet her during my visit to hometown last Idil Adha. Last time we met was during her visit to my parents house a month before Ramadhan 2007, to give a visit to my then, new baby. It's been more than a year!

I believe she has gone peacefully as she suffered from cervix cancer for such a long time. Not mistaken, 5 years already.

Still remember that we jokingly argued about the sex of the child that I was bringing in my womb. I was about 4-month-pregnant then when I visited her upon hearing her condition became weaker. She said that she prayed I would get a boy again as she had all her four children male. I said no way, it's gonna be a girl. *giggled & hugged*

On that night, I thinked of her so much before I performed my wudhu and did solat hajat for her. Prayed to Almighty to recover her soon, or at least to lessen her suffering. From that day on, she's always in my dua' and I will keep praying for you sis even though you are in another world now. Setiap yang hidup pasti akan pergi. May a death of another make us alert and remember of our time to see God also. Be prepare for that all the time. Ya Allah, hilangkanlah segala kelalaian diriku ini terhadapMu. Please make my heart rigid towards You.

To whom it may concern, who has dropped by my blog, let us together recite Al-Fatihah for her. May you have peace there sister.

Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Part 3

Penang
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The intention for dropping by on the way back to KL is just for LC nasi kandar.
Ending up doing windows shopping along Feringhi Beach.
As Hannah's T-shirt spells out, this is TRUE (for mommy). You don't necessary to follow my hobby OK little girl.
I found this T-shirt at KLCC just by accident and and I was called to buy attractively. That's cool as my little girl wears this on behalf of her mommy. *wink*

Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Part 2

Langkawi
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Since I'm a Perlisan, went back home for Idil Adha, we came here by ferry via Kuala Perlis jetty. Some more, it would bring a new experience to kids.

We stayed at Langkasuka Resort (along Pantai Cenang and nearby Langkawi Airport).

Langkawi is so peaceful, at least to the person like me who deal with the hectic work and life at city, going there once in a while can be relaxable. Far from "cruel" people.

International sailor private ship

Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Part 1

Airasia has made the promotion to UK from RM499. I "hinted" abah with my eyes blinking. Bertuah betul la if he offers. Wanna bet? And he might say, macam la abah byk duit sgt..*geee*. BTW, I still hope he will offer *giggle*. Accommodation is free for sure since there's so many friends and relatives over there. He opted to remain silence. OK, so let's just go to Malacca. We also have A'Famosa Malaysia maaaaaaa......... ;)

This is the third time we came to A'Famosa (but 1st time for Hannah). When I heard A'Famosa Malacca, my first word, "again?". I said to abah to go for other place but he said he just wanted to please the kids. They don't mind going hundred times when it comes to WATER. Ohhh...... but it worth the day since litthe Hannah really enjoying herself :). Just got her pink polka dot bikini at the entrance of the Water World, very cute. And Aqil, he just a week after being circumcised using the laser technology. So amazing the technology now, two days after circumcising, could wear pants already. I was the one who felt worry when seeing him "active" in the water but abah said, it's OK. OK...then OK lahhh.

The next day, we just having fun by the seashore at Pantai Klebang, but the boys with their cousins ending up.....splash then got into the sea..huh! Hubby just didn't mind with their attitude. He's busying snapped the pics. Al-maklum, new camera. To try new skill, brialliant function and technique of it. Meanwhile, I have to bungkus my Sony Cybershot as his camera updated mine. Lelong, lelong, anybody interested?

No clothes for changing, so they have to put off their wet T and jeans and we brought 4 "refugees" in the car bonnet (at the very back of the car). Ammar and Aqil with their brief on while Asyraf and Amir naked.

The night before, we didn't miss a chance to have ikan bakar at Umbai. That's our normal routine when we go to Malacca. We usually like to eat at Umbai near jetty to Pulau besar. But this time, bro in law recommended to go to new place, Nakhoda Ikan Bakar. Nice place and the food is yummilicious!

12/12

Marking 10 years together
(12/12/1998 -- 12/12/2008)

Interval

6/12/08
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Was heading north last Saturday to celebrate Idil Adha.
















7/12/08
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Hubby's birthday.
Just a small gift from the four of us to abah. Designed by mommy. Hope you like it!



8/12/08
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Idil Adha at Perlis.
The five of us (me, Abg Mad, Abg Ad, K Piza, Adik An and my two cousins) did a korban. The cow was slaughtered by ayah and the kids were very excited to see the villagers helping hand during and after the slaughtering. Butchering, distributing, cooking and eating. Yummy, yummy. Fresh meat is always yummy to cook and eat of course.
Mak's birthday is also on Idil Adha day (8/12). So we have double celebration.

Went to Langkawi by ferry via Kuala Perlis jetty at the evening.

9/12/08
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It's been such a long time since we came here on 2002. There's so much change and improvement. Kids are the most excited to be here. Playing by the sea side, swiming in the sea and pool. Hannah didn't want to get out of the sea and the pool. Ammar was frustrating as we couldn't ride the cable car since the queue was so long. His teary eyes told it. I notice, lately, mommy's eldest son is so easy to tear his eyes when he doesn't get something that he longing or plan to. We promised him to come back one day. Aqil requested to stay another night just because he liked the hotel room as the bathroom was so spacious. *giggle*

For me, I like The Cenang beach... clean, fresh and serene. The night along Pantai Cenang is so happening. There's so many stalls, restaurants, bars and souvenir shops. Hannah loved to see the blinking and colourful lights on the trees and along the roads.

More pics are yet to upload.

Later on the evening, we went back to Perlis even though the boys were keep begging to stay another night. Hubby promised them that we'll plan well and come back next time.

10/12/08
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Heading back to KL? Not really, as a few pit stop has been made. Amongst are Black Wood Hill, Thailand (care to translate back in Malay?) and Penang. The intention to Penang just to have nasi kandar at LC. That's hubby and the boys favourite nasi kandar place. I don't know why in the world they choose the place, huh! Glimpse at the watch, it almost six before we decided to call my sis to inform her overnighting at her place. So we have time to go to Ferringhi beach. It's been quite sometimes since we last came here on 2004. Again, there's so many changes and improvement. It's happening at night along Ferringhi road. I didn't miss the chance to buy something. Just get a "brand" new bag for my new coming small Lenovo notebook, ahah!

11/12/08
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Heading back to KL. This time is real!

Bye-bye holidays!