tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29269428540822866962024-03-12T14:32:40.590+08:00the light of my love*Aan Andeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03458979499956026315noreply@blogger.comBlogger752125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2926942854082286696.post-65581515268515823972024-01-15T09:18:00.006+08:002024-01-15T09:21:38.004+08:00Delulu<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigi6Ci3NVfy4qZJX9XXd6QbnimuZS4F3an3XfLRNI_LW7Sf_Iur4HyZ0BkqXP3f7rKKdbzOMuJ-GJPkvQjKzk2p-DYWJhTNPAsYQXERe_fRdwDiArpinTLrIYNsjs3dQVzgIkCTLtPbcRh03BBBH5lVjnjWs5jHStVPADOfbCG4guwNphzZ6B2wDFk12A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="720" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigi6Ci3NVfy4qZJX9XXd6QbnimuZS4F3an3XfLRNI_LW7Sf_Iur4HyZ0BkqXP3f7rKKdbzOMuJ-GJPkvQjKzk2p-DYWJhTNPAsYQXERe_fRdwDiArpinTLrIYNsjs3dQVzgIkCTLtPbcRh03BBBH5lVjnjWs5jHStVPADOfbCG4guwNphzZ6B2wDFk12A=w239-h424" width="239" /></a></div><p>Have you ever heard the word of delulu?</p><p></p><p>I first heard of it from my teen girl. Then I saw few vids came across my TikTok. Then I started to dig further haha.<br /><br />So basically it's a slang for delusional. But it's more than that. It's self-aware delusional. Like, you know you are being delusional, but you entertain it, being goofy and silly about it.<br /><br />It's like I'm being delusional that Brad Pitt has a crush over me, and I kinda believe it, complete with showing proof to the world that Brad Pitt sent me a crazy love letters, signed "forever yours, Brad Pitt" (which I wrote myself of course).</p><p>To...that...extend.</p><p>I'm not sure should I be worry or laugh about this thing? Though obviously laughing would be my first instinct. Cause it's so silly., and kinda funny. But diving deeper, this is another deep rooted psychological thingy? Like, why kids nowadays like to be delulu? It seems fun and harmless but you are floating and looping somewhere, instead of focusing on what is real. Like, studying and doing house chores. The energy spent on being delulu seems wasteful.</p><p>And there is this "delulu is the solulu" which directly translated to "being delusional is the solution". And how they think it's the solution because being delulu is like you are manifesting things that you wanted. And by manifesting it, somehow it will become a reality. I don't know how this will work, really. Maybe the concept is, when you manifest, you are pulling all the energy in this world to make it comes true.</p><p>So, there is this trend in TikTok where the girls will parade their love story. How the boyfriend splurge them with gifts, vacation, money, wine and dine, car - all the luxurious you could think of. There will be pictures, video, the girl with the material except for the boyfriend's face of course, cause none of them are true. Basically, they are manifesting their dream boyfriend. The irony though, I just saw this trend in girls TikTok. I haven't seen any male manifesting the "dream" girlfriends. <br /><br />By the way, maybe I don't manifest hard enough on how Brad Pitt loving me. It might be true who knows! Side note, I don't even like Brad Pitt. It seems like popular choices haha.<br /><br />But on serious note, seriously girls. Manifesting something means you have to work for it. You want success, you have to work for it. It's not the other way around. Being delulu is like angan-angan mat Jenin (if this generation ever know what is it). You just dreaming on top of coconut tree (cause that's the highest you could climb) and wishing for it to happen, except it won't happen and you gonna fall to earth.</p><p><br /></p>Aan Andeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03458979499956026315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2926942854082286696.post-83698203266789140762024-01-09T08:23:00.003+08:002024-01-09T08:30:39.094+08:00Crazy<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVtEqepHjdzfK_MsnXe9bgAZSj1-4OXMpYB_NTZkzrW5de4_whZGQdbP6TydyerSOevl7Q4WT7aHMmeqiGwG_zXEpjlhR_8X3Go2Rd5AIiMmsxLMRLTXhuTy47mD1kJTBsWpKjMNcAZq0Ouy0XdlYZn5ncegS0f3hk8naqbUES85RcEUA3ccVBNvkTsnI" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVtEqepHjdzfK_MsnXe9bgAZSj1-4OXMpYB_NTZkzrW5de4_whZGQdbP6TydyerSOevl7Q4WT7aHMmeqiGwG_zXEpjlhR_8X3Go2Rd5AIiMmsxLMRLTXhuTy47mD1kJTBsWpKjMNcAZq0Ouy0XdlYZn5ncegS0f3hk8naqbUES85RcEUA3ccVBNvkTsnI" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Image googled</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div></div><br /> How crazy one can be?<p></p><p>I'm not the crazy type. I'm fun but no crazily fun. I'm adventurous but not that extreme. You know? Like in the middle type person. I wear my heart at my sleeves but I'm not considering myself as extrovert. There is a fine line where I fall in the middle in most of everything.<br /><br />As much as I feel wiser and calmer in my 40s, I tend to be super crazy when it comes to my kids. Not crazily good. But the crazy insane giving me high blood pressure - in parenting. Especially now that the first one is in her teens. Oh-my-gosh. I-just-can-not. </p><p>Sometimes I don't know if I fit to be a parent. If you know what I meant. The emotional turmoil is so real.<br /><br />So, I am typically chill and laid back mom. I cook, I clean, I play, I talk to my kids bla bla bla the normal drill. But last night I lost it.</p><p>I cannot handle how moody a teenager can be, or rude. That's my pet peeves. So after picking up my teen girl, we have back and forth argument in the car about her attitude. It was a 10mins ride, so yeah, it's kinda heated. After we arrived home, she went inside, and I'm still in the car being so angry, so scornful, sooo loss at words, so I ramp my own house with the car. </p><p>.......</p><p>What's wrong with you woman?</p><p>It wasn't a BIG crash, because obviously I put brake on my pedal. But, the fact that I wasn't feel bad, I mean, I still want to ramp again and again after that big thud. But then, I stopped and control myself because I know I will break my car if I just follow my anger and that will cost money, so it's a no. Haha.</p><p><i>See, that's the thing that bothers me. I didn't stop because it's plain wrong. But I stopped because I don't want to mess my car. I don't want to pay for the repair. And the fact that I had a moment of few seconds to think before I did this stupid stunt, and I still did it instead of calming down. That's pure arrogance and ego. Oh Allah please forgive me :(</i><br /><br />The porch kinda messed up. The number plate breaks a little. Nothing broken, or dented.<br /><br />Husband came back late from office and I'm too scared to tell him. I tell him every mishap I did especially when it's involving kids even though it's my fault. That's how we roll. But now, I'm scared. But here I am, telling the world. Maybe you can tell him? I'm not scared of him being mad at me for being such crazy mom. I just don't want to worry or stress him up after long day from the office. Still finding right time to tell. But you know what always happen right? The longer you wait the harder and messier it will be. Hmmm...maybe I just don't tell at all and wait until he saw the car plate and ask what happen.<br /><br />So...how crazy one can be? I hate being this crazy mommy. This insane uncontrollable temper. After all, I am a fully function adult with grounded belief and faith and 41years old! I can understand if a meltdown coming from a 4 year old, but me an old lady? Sigh. </p><p>And my teen girl? She act like nothing happen. She just don't care that I pull the stunt and think I'm just crazy instead of being apologetic or scared, or something? I don't know! We just don't talk now. In other word, my meltdown cost my car but didn't help a thing with me and my girl. My stunt is a total useless and pointless. </p><p>My utmost struggle.</p><p><br /></p>Aan Andeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03458979499956026315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2926942854082286696.post-22730292688935792402024-01-07T01:30:00.003+08:002024-01-07T02:18:00.174+08:00Hello 2024<p> I'm feeling whimsical.</p><p>The last time I wrote here was in 2015, so that makes it like million years ago?</p><p>I had a moment where I was for sure wanting to close this blog for good, and giving it a proper goodbye. But then, I hesitated because deep down I still journaling bits here and there on other social media platform. And subconsciously in my mind especially when I couldn't sleep. Or if I had so many things to say but it wasn't say out loud. Yes, I wrote in my mind, hoping that somehow it will by written here.<br /><br />So there..that's how I know I am not ready to close this blog.</p><p>To cut it short, I'm gonna recap few major events that happen in my life before I move on writing like this space is never being abandoned. </p><p>1) I have 2 additional girls (on top of the twos haha!) so that makes me a mom with 4 kids. Insane I know. I thought I'm gonna stop at 2 cause a couple of boy and girl seems perfect.<br /><br />2) I quit my corporate job 7 years ago and that makes me a fulltime housewife. Never in my life I imagine I would be "not-working" but I've been loving it and not planning on going back to work. Although of course there is a rollercoaster emotion going on with not working (after so long working, you know?) like financial independence, boredomness, staying home dilemma, etc. Well, that's part of growth and I already make peace with it.<br /><br />3) My youngest one is 2yo now and I'm already 41yo, which makes me feel like super-old mommy. It's super tiring to go through all the process again at this age - handling toddler, breastfeeding, changing diaper etc.<br /><br />4) Still pretty much married and grateful for everything.<br /><br />5) Have small business (or rather say money-bleeding hobby?) which is machine embroidery at @craftbeecrazy where I do machine embroidery handmade items. I won't say my stuff is super cheap, but it's not expensive either. Just something to make me think other than housework and kids, where I could have creative space and grow. It's super slow, definitely not paying bills, but it adds to my happiness bucket, which is important - cheaper than therapy session I guess. Ha!</p><p>6) I keep my circle small now. Have few close friends to keep me grounded and stay sane. <br /><br />And back to writing...</p><p>So, with the years gap, my style of thinking definitely changed (I hope to the better though). I read few my previous post when I was younger and couldn't help to feel "cringey", like, who was this woman? Sooooo.... ughhhhh!! Lost words. But everybody used to be young once. There were times when we do stupid things, or just make mistakes. As much as I wanted to erase all the silly moments, there are some beneficial one, especially where I shared about my firstborn Nephrotic Syndrome. Over the years I had some enquiry about it, so I hope it will glimmer some hope and helps to those needed. Yes, she's still here, free from the disease, Alhamdulillah. But nothing is certain is this world, so I'm still tip-toeing on every blessing. So yeah, there are bad and good posts, I think I just want to leave them as they are.<br /><br />But moving forward, I am pretty much different now? Calmer and wiser perhaps? (I hope!) And my content will slightly move towards that direction as well. This gonna be a safe place for me where I can construct my thought into words and it kinda help my brain to exercise, and staying true to myself. May this journaling become beneficial to me and you. InsyaAllah!</p><p>Till then. See you later. I hope not in another 10years. Haha. Not funny I know. I miss you blog!</p>Aan Andeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03458979499956026315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2926942854082286696.post-65541497955472036822015-12-29T08:00:00.000+08:002015-12-29T08:00:30.073+08:00The Clever Boy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You know Emir, he is 4 years old this year. But he still doesn't look like 4. His speech/vocab not that varies and still on diaper. Compared to Zahra, she was potty trained at 3 years old. It's a one year gap.</div>
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I was like "Ok, let's do it now, like nowwww" Haha semangat ok.</div>
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Not a single accident happen! After 2 weeks. Except for one time he was scolded sampai nanges2 and then he peed in his pant.</div>
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Aan Andeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03458979499956026315noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2926942854082286696.post-49948789354536889512015-12-28T12:04:00.002+08:002015-12-28T12:07:00.680+08:00It's been a while..Oh hi, blog?<br />
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Woww...it's been like, almost a year I leave this space. I'm pretty much alive and kicking, and I do exist in social media, except they are very brief (instagram, FB) and gosh, it makes me realize how much I love a very lengthy writing, which only blog can provide.<br />
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There are times when I feel like writing bunch of things, but privately. But then, I didn't because I feel that those things need to be shared cause it might benefit others? Even in the simplest word, who knows. And then, when the thought of writing public comes up, I back off because it scares me. I've observed for quite some time and thing has really change. Social media has become a scary thing nowadays. People tend to see the negative instead of the positive and there are lots of bullies out there. I am not scared of the bullies, it's just the negativity that is not worth it.<br />
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After some thought, I really feel that I need to blog. Oh, not need, but want. So, just do what I want as long as it brings good? That's my thought for now.<br />
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The main attractions is the chilli crab. But they also served their famous IKEA meatballs and poached salmon. The desserts were pudding and brownie which I didn't have any as we were busy savoring the crabs from beginning til end. Eating crab is really time consuming and 2 hours is not enough! In fact, we were among the last persons to exit the kitchen hehe..</div>
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And greedy human being greedy human whenever it comes to buffet, they took like everything and didn't finish them, like this table that I saw when we were walking out of the restaurant, still has a FULL plate of meatballs, which easily can feed a group of people :(<br />
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About the chilli crab, the gravy has good balance of spiciness, sweetness and sourness and very tasty. But the crab itself is kinda bland. They poached the crab separately and then pour the gravy on top of the crab. The crab is not sweet either, I think they are being frozen or being poached for too long.<br />
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Overall, it's worth your money since the extra food is quite good (plus salmon is not cheap ok). And they give back IKEA vouchers worth RM10 per card member. Not bad right? But if you are a crab lover, chilli crab is not IKEA's forte I'll say.<br />
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Last but not least, this dinner really come as a big surprise to me. Knowing my husband and his bz-ness, I really didn't expect it.<br />
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Come to think, must be because I was talking to him earlier, about why women leave (from marriage). Not that we were in argument at that time, but just so happen I stumble upon the article and intrigued about the finding, so I share it with him for fun-fact of the day session - random stuff we talk in the car.<br />
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So back to the article, says the marriage counselor, the women leave not because of the husband is bad or what, but they leave because he's not present. Being there doesn't mean you are there. So, pay attention to your wife ok? Hehe.<br />
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Edited: Gigih I cari the article to share because it's really interesting and I honestly think it's the truth.<br />
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"<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;">Women in my office tell me </span><em style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">“Someone could come and sweep me off my feet, right out from under my husband.”</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;"> Sometimes the realization scares them. Sometimes they cry."</span></blockquote>
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It IS scary to me. Go read the full article here ;)<br />
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<a href="http://www.justiceschanfarber.com/marriage-why-women-leave-cheat/">http://www.justiceschanfarber.com/marriage-why-women-leave-cheat/</a><br />
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Ok, so do you still remember my last year project where I did some mascot costume for my kids' sports day? It involves few character and one of them is earth!</div>
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So, earth costume is a bit constructional. I really have no idea what is the best way to make it. Initially I want to make it from a big balloon, blow it up, patch with paper maiche and the pop it. But then I couldn't find the right size of balloon. Then I plan to make the frame with wires from scratch and patch it with cardboard, but playing with wire is not my thing, so finally after some thought and scouting, I decided to use lantern as the frame. The downside of lantern is, it's kinda destructible due to soft wire..so I tried to preserve the frame structure as much as I can.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Switched to spray adhesize (leftover from <a href="http://aandes.blogspot.com/2015/01/cloud-costume.html" target="_blank">Cloud Costume</a>) which is super cool as it lays and spread a very thin of glue and dries quickly.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Smoothen out layers of paper. I used couples of layers and don't worry if it's not perfect. Because that's how the earth rolls right, all the bumpy mountains and land. Imperfection is the real perfect ;)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I used this cloth tape to strengthen the core</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Like so.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Then I roughly sketch the arm area for the hands to poke out and cut it using wire cutter.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Warning, you need a real wire cutter, like this.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Not some random cutter even though how strong it can be, it's not designed for wire. Like this pruning scissor as it only cuts twigs.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">And it will damage the blade if I insist on cutting wire. Can you spot the blade? it has small serration :(</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The base with arm holes. I also trimmed the bottom for some room for the leggys</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Being dried properly before spraying it with some colors.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> I couldn't decide which blue I want to use, so I bought 2 shades of it</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Both give nice hues but I preferred the right one as it's stronger.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Spraying under the strong sun. My only advice is to put old newspaper under the globe before you spray it. I forgot and it left a circle mark on my grass :D</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">My model of the day. She looks like a giant blue pumpkin right? The base is not sturdy enough and will bend in if you rest your hands on it. But oh well..</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add on some maps cut from felt. Home is where heart is.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Some other random maps, which is shapely right (kind of) but not geographically correct.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sorry! It was really a last minute touch up and I couldn't bother to get it right, globally.</span></td></tr>
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So that's it! What I like the most about this costume is I get to play with spray paint..and the challenge of getting the shape. I bet it's easier and sturdier with balloon and paper maiche.<br />
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If you have me on your IG feed, maybe you notice that we already stop giving them iPads, which is super cool! Seriously..the kids are more attentive and plays better now. I hate the most when they are too engrossed in iPad and didn't hear me when I'm talking to them.</div>
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So, since they are not on iPad anymore, our weekends are full of play and play and *<span style="font-size: x-small;">crafting</span>* (in small coz I rarely do that anymore) and play again that I think they are ready to venture in something outdoor related. We are not park or hiking people, so I was thinking to send to them swimming class.</div>
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So I did some call and missed their opening, but they invite us of a trial class.</div>
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So, we sent them to trial class and both looks ok with it. I was worried with hensem boy initially as he has problem in speech but throughout the lesson, he able to do whatever the instructor asked them to do, like blow bubbles, walk, run and jump in the water. In fact, he is the bravest of all. Once he was jumping, he kinda slipped, and fell into the water, but he rose back and fell again, rose back and continue jumping to the end of the pool, without crying! Such a brave and strong boy!<br />
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She wasn't afraid of the water, but a little intimidated by the environment.<br />
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So after the trial, we decided to enroll both of them for 1 class where they will learn how to doggie paddle. Each class will have 8 session which equal to 2 months as the session is weekly event.<br />
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The interesting part starts here. For the first session, Emir missed it as he was under the weather, so Zahra went to the pool without the brother. On the second session, both of them in the water but Emir has been crying out loud, for the whole session! He refused to go into the pool but we let the instructor to handle him and there, menangis la dia. The funny thing is, ada geng ok, another one boy also macam tu, crying throughout the lesson. Halfway both of them kinda tired of crying, so they take turns! Lepas Emir cry, that boy cry, then repeat haha.<br />
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According to the instructor, it's normal for some kids as and they can handle it. So ok lah...<br />
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But on the 3rd session (aka 3rd week), Emir refused to go into the water. In fact he refused to wear the swimsuit totally! We brought him in pyjama as it's very early session and he insisted to be in that pyjama, watching his sister swimming. Boleh?<br />
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Since he didn't coorperate much, I decided to withdraw him from the class to avoid unnecessary wastage. So we manage to put the lesson on hold for him, or transfer the class to Zahra later if she wants to go to the next level.<br />
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On superkidz, the place is kinda new, I think we are the first batch here so the place still under renovation. Lots of dust which is not my cup of tea. But I like the idea they sold me that, not only to teach the kids how to swim, but, swim fitly. Water power!<br />
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So there goes our weekend activity. Can't wait to see my little one doing the doggie paddle as I also can't do that! Haha.<br />
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I seriously considering to close this blog for good due to time commitment. And yet, I have so many ideas to do in my head, like making youtube channel, like, heloooooooooo! Your blog is barely breathing and yet, another fast pace media? I know I know..too ambitious, but if you know me..well, that's me!</div>
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So I guess, no more procrastination (I think I've said this millionth time! Duh!)</div>
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Many things happen, but none of them get to get me write in here, until latest incident with my handsome boy.</div>
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So what's up with him?</div>
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Nothing much, he still cheeky, playful, bright, and handsome lad, except that he doesn't say much, as of his age now, 3 1/2yo.</div>
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As per mentioned previously, we went to a private evaluation and confirmed that he is not autistic, only just a little delayed in his speech. That was in last November. I was thinking to bring him to speech therapist. Then things got a little busy and finally I get to set an appointment with government hospital (Hospital Sg Buloh) for an evaluation.</div>
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The story as not quite simple. It started in January 2014. I was quite worried he still didn't say much (he was 2 1/2yo that time) so my regular paed referred me to ENT as that is the first preliminary in speech delay. So we went to Tropicana Medical Centre and as per checkup, his hearing looks fine except there is a liquid in his ears. But the liquid is quite normal for kids with flu and somehow will go away, and coincidentally he had a flu during the test.</div>
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And being the reckless me, I thought the fluid will go away, and time got us..busy with work and whatnot, then it's in March 2015 (yes, that's now :-/) that I get to see the audiologist. I still don't worry about his hearing because he seems fine, so I made and appointment with Otorinolaringologi (pheww, I had to google that department) for a speech evaluation.</div>
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And the funny thing is, I need to see audiologist (based on last referral) but I forgot to make an appointment for that, and for government hospital, you need months for an appointment. I just made appointment for the speech therapy because I ASSUME his hearing is alright. But thank God, I brought all related letters, including the expired referral (Jan 2014, one year ago) and the nurse caught that and point out that I have to see audiologist as well.</div>
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Since we already there, she make a few call and managed to squeeze in a slot for us straight away for audiology test. God bless you sister! *sniffles*</div>
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So we see Dr Aziany where did some test that includes shooting some wave into the ears and found that his ear drum doesn't react well. </div>
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Ok let me explain it in simple way</div>
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So! When a sound enters the ear, it will hit the ear drum, where the ear drum will vibrate to emphasize the sound. </div>
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In Emir's case, the ear drum is flat (doesn't vibrate) because there is a fluid/liquid (called middle ear fluid) in front of it that resist the vibration.</div>
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And again, it could happen if your kids have flu/cough/on medication/etc. And coincidentally again, Emir has minor flu that day so it's kinda uncertain that how long the fluid been there.</div>
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Flu or not, the fluid shouldn't been there more than 2 months because it cause hearing loss and hence, will disrupt child's speech.</div>
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And looking at last year result, where the he already has the middle ear fluid, doctor wasn't really happy about it.</div>
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She also did some hearing test and found he has mild to moderate Type B hearing loss :(</div>
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So that pretty much sum up about my handsome boy.<br />
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Even though it's treatable and not too late to start with speech therapy, I still feel bad that I didn't take this thing seriously. But, he doesn't show any indicator of hearing impaired. He turned when I call and responded to my instruction. Except he always put the iPad speaker at max. Sigh.<br />
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So! Remember the <a href="http://aandes.blogspot.com/2014/11/i-made-something-something-for-sports.html" target="_blank"><b>I made something-something for Kiddos School</b></a>?<br />
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Recap: I was involved in making mascot costume for my children's kindergarten. They have 5 sports house which is pink, yellow, green, blue and orange.<br />
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The sports day was inspired by Japanese sports day - Taiiku No Hi. So basically there are cloud, fire, mother earth, air and water to represent each sports house color.<br />
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And today I would like to share with you guys how I made the cloud costume representing the pink sport house color.<br />
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As I don't really have the exact measurement of the wearer, I took my Emir's pyjama (he's 3yo and in PINK team) for rough measurement and fold blue felt into two, and sketch the bubbly cloud free-hand.</div>
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Cut the two pieces of felt to resemble basic shape of the cloud </div>
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Sew side by side and two pieces of elastic on top of the bubbly cloud.</div>
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Sorry no real picture, but basically it's something like this. The elastic has to connect to two pieces so that the wearer can wear it like an overall.</div>
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I used spray adhesive to stick the loose fibre (polyfill) to the felt pieces<br />
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And you need to touch up for prominent holes. Spray more adhesive and stuff more fibre at the gaps. This seriously need time, so take your time.</div>
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And put on your child just for fun. Zahra is kinda tall for a 4yo, so the costume looks small for her. I asked her to pose nicely and she gave me this face. Oh well....</div>
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On a second thought, it looks more like a sheep than a cloud. But...never mind =D</div>
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Sheep or not, it is sooooo adorable!! The elastic was kinda low, so the teacher knot them up. Perfect!</div>
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And can you notice that the cloud has rainbow legging? Suuuuperrrr adorable!!</div>
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It's pretty easy to make but the cons is, the fibre couldn't hold throughout the event and decided to fall off slowly *insert horror face here*. Imagine how panic I was...I mean, he is a mascot and the costume is falling apart. Oh noooooooooo......I feel like running into the performance area and fix it up haha.<br />
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Actually, the spray adhesive is pretty strong but the fibre is kinda hollow and it just break randomly.<br />
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I was so excited about this project and IG/FB-ed about it, and made a contest even! Under hashtag #imadecostumewoohooooo and #guessthecostumecontest if you would like to see it.<br />
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Ok..so that's it. What do you think about my cloud costume? Be honest! I won't bite! =D
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My eldest one turns big 5 last Saturday *cliche mode: how fast time flies*</div>
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But seriously..it makes my heart flutter because I just have couple more years with her as a toddler, before she grows into kid, going to real school and that will be a different phase for us. By the time she got into school, no more pampering like a baby and I need to start focusing on disciplining her. Can it wait for..few more years? *sigh*</div>
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And it seems my ambition to stay at home, be with her won't be fulfilled until she got into school...or will never be fulfilled? I'm not sure, we don't really have aims for that. But seriously, deep inside, I want to be stay at home mom, raising the family. I know I still can be a mom while working, but this is my wish. Sigh.. a never ending issue ;)</div>
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So anyway, we plan to make small party in February since my FIL will be much better (he is still recovering now) and my mom and dad plan to come down too. So, we didn't say anything to her about party or birthday. She knows her birthday is in January, but really don't count the date. It was late in the afternoon when I decided, jom lah, throw some simple dinner for her and that's it, we went to Baskin Robbins to get icecream cake. She picked the rose design and didn't even suspect it since we said the cake is for nainai (grandma).</div>
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I made simple dinner..brought it to my PIL's house and we dine like normal occasion. Then when she was in other room, we switch off the light and light up the candle and then called her up said we wanted to go back, and when she reached the dining hall, everybody scream "happy birthday Zahra!!!" </div>
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The funny thing is, we were debating during the meal, is she really don't suspect anything or just acting not to know about the surprise. Not to suspect, is so not her because she was blabbering about her birthday weeks before. But to act not suspicious over anything...is too smart for a 5yo.</div>
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Anyway, by the look of her face, she is indeed surprised with the surprise. Oh boy..the innocent face and happiness like, "i<span style="color: purple;">s this really for me?</span>" is priceless. Nasib baik buat jugak birthday dia. Kalau tak mesti sedih hehe.</div>
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Anyway, it was a very last minute plan that we didn't get her anything pun. But we did bought present time to time for them, plus a couple of weeks ago, she discovered three toys that I bought during the Mattel warehouse sale, which I plan to take out slowly one by one when the time is right. THREE! Dang my precious savers. So basically she didn't ask, where's present from mommy and daddy. As long as she gets a present, it's good enough.<br />
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Happy birthday sayang! You have no idea how much joy you brought into my life. If I ever think that I am wise and strong, I was wrong! You taught me patience and selfless love.<br />
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And thank you Allah for giving me the chance to have her. I will try my best to improve my life everyday in order to raise her as a good khalifah.<br />
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So many things happen in last few weeks.. both happy and sad thing. Well, depends on how you see those thing is I guess. Even if it is a sad thing, it maybe a blessing in disguise. Like what orang Kelantan/Terengganu always say, "mujor" as in Thank God.</div>
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If you had an accident and break your leg "mujor patah kaki saja bukan patah leher"</div>
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1) My FIL had a heart attacked, did and angiogram and found that the main arteries blocked 100% on one side and 98% on the other side. They had to do emergency bypass (emergency as really emergency, not even wait for a week to monitor the condition because he had another attack after that). Thank God the operation went well and he is recovering now.</div>
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We always been fed that blocked arteries is because of cholesterol right. But the real culprit is the sugar. Each body acts differently towards sugar/carbs, so if your body is not okay with it, the arteries will swell, and then that's when the cholesterol will stuck at the arteries when it tries to pass by. If your sugar level is ok (ie: your arteries is not swelling, the cholesterol will pass by unstuck).</div>
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2) My hensem boy turns 3 last Oct 2014..but according to Malaysian Education which followed by year, he is 4yo in 2015 and starts the 4yo syllabus for his kindergarten activity. Which is fine by me.... except the fact that he doesn't talk yet. Well.. which is kinda fine too because some kids just start talking later right.. it's just I feel sad for him as other kids can converse quite well, and he couldn't. </div>
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His 2014 kindergarten report also not that encouraging. He likes to do his own stuff and quite aloof. I think most probably because he couldn't express himself in words. So we decided to bring him to speech therapy session.</div>
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We did the first evaluation <a href="http://kidsogenius.com/" target="_blank">Kidsogenius</a> in PJ and Alhamdulillah, he shows no symptom of autism. The only problem is speech delay. And most probably because I don't really talk to him and he has little vocab.</div>
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So that's what occupied me during my hiatus. On the brighter side, I involved in another project for the kiddos school!!</div>
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Ughhhh, quite long story, and old one too! If you are on my instagram. I've posted it all!!</div>
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Haha..anyway, basically, I was asked to make close to 100 gnomes costume for the kindergarten children, for their new year party!!!</div>
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Thank God my husband helped a lot (like taking care his father, he does it all!)...but towards end the day he said something like this:</div>
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And yes he is! Including the kids! Kesian ok...semua jadi macam anak terbiar during the final week. I hardly pay attention to them, and the house was on chaos.</div>
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Hope I will serve 2015 better!</div>
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Now I think I owe this space lotsa thing right..the costumes on sports day, costumes on new year, kedai sebelah, etc.</div>
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Woa..the result of procrastinating. </div>
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No more procrastination in 2015. Er..I'll try harder. It's hard to kick a habit :D</div>
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Aan Andeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03458979499956026315noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2926942854082286696.post-48050433208054934072015-01-06T11:56:00.001+08:002015-01-06T11:56:35.024+08:002015My first entry in 2015.<br />
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I've been lacking, like a lot in writing stuff here.<br />
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Basically I just don't know how to write anymore as the blogging space seems too..vulnerable. At one time I feel like sharing stuff but at the same time, I feel not safe anymore.<br />
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Anyway, to kick the mojo, sharing you current song that touch my heart.<br />
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I'll write again, after my emotion is quite stable. In a few hours I hope! *sigh*Aan Andeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03458979499956026315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2926942854082286696.post-961480711836658082014-11-14T17:02:00.000+08:002014-11-14T17:02:01.284+08:00I made something something for the sports day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Haha..ok tajuk tak boleh blah.</div>
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Actually I have a lot of stories to share...but I am on instagram now and things are shared faster that way! And by the time I want to write about it, poof! the mood gone like the thin smoke in the air. Haaa dramatic tak? Haha...but it's trueeeeeeeeee!</div>
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Ok...so what I've been up to these few weeks......</div>
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making costume for kiddos sports day!</div>
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And not only for Zahra..it's like for the whole school! </div>
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It started about early of the year I think. I made a simple costume for MrComot and myself to the company's dinner. I was a cute witch and MrComot was a vamp. (woaa...I think I didn't post it in my lovely blog. Maybe I'll write about it later, need to find those pictures!) And naturally I posted it in FB and then kiddos school headmistress saw it and was very excited to have me making costume for their sportsday! </div>
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Initially I thought it is nothing serious and maybe just a little collaboration where I give some input or ideas for the costume....but somehow....I get to do them, all by myself *squeeeeel with excitement*</div>
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To be truth, it's kinda scary. I mean, "are you sureeeeee you want to make the costumes..you are not THAT artsy fartsy ok. Plus, you don't have the experience. Super plus, what if they don't like it". </div>
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Even I am surprised with myself. Something that I never dreamt off - to make costumes for the school. Not only for my kids..but for others kids. Woaaa...</div>
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My kiddos' first sports day. The theme was the element which consist of earth, air, fire, water and cloud, inspired by the Japanese sports day Taiiku No Hi.</div>
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I was responsible for their main costume except for fire as one of the teacher did the fire costume. The design and concept was brainstormed with the headmistress via whatsapp, FB and email. <span style="text-align: center;">And I got most my ideas from random websites, pinterest especially. </span>The wonders of technology ehehehe.</div>
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Other pictures that I don't have is water fairy for water team (blue sport house) and rainbows. Rainbows is their flag bearer.<br />
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I will elaborate more about EACH costume in separate entries, with some tutorials I hope! ;)<br />
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So anyway, the kids had sooo sooo much fun.<br />
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Zahra is in green team (earth) and Emir is in pink team (cloud).<br />
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He is kinda shy and introvert type and I am well aware that he doesn't socialize much and the fact that <a href="http://aandes.blogspot.com/2014/09/thomas-i-heart-you.html" target="_blank">his bestfriend is Thomas</a>...that pretty much sum up his behavior. So, when the cloud team line up and made performance (some singing and movement), I am so surprised to see that Emir willingly stand in the line and dance together!</div>
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He is such a clever boy! *sniffles*</div>
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He gave me the occasional look and smile at me while doing all the moves *tears*</div>
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Zahra on the other hand...drama queen habis. Her performance is top notch I'll say! MrComot did videotaping it but I haven't have the chance to see it yet. But seriously...full of emotion! Her face, her movement LOL. Am thinking to send her to acting class...just for fun, if she likes it.</div>
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They had some games after that but Emir refused to join. I think dah penat kot buat performance. Cukup la tuh mommy, mana boleh banyak2 hehehe.<br />
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Anyway I even joined the "pick the candy in flour using your mouth" and the "tie your leg with your kid and run as fast as you can to the finish line" game. It was so much fun! Too bad I didn't win either. Pfftttt!<br />
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Balik2 rumah je both mommy and daddy pengsan but the kids stayed up until bedtime at night! I wonder where they get the super power.<br />
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There it goes, our first kiddos sports day!<br />
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InsyaAllah will try to write about the costume soon. In the middle of sorting the pictures.<br />
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Anyway, just to tell you all, I even host a contest on the costumes I made, on instagram and FB. I initially would like to host it here as well, but was a chaotic that day, so tak sempat :(<br />
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Opss..sorry gotta go! Talk soon! :*Aan Andeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03458979499956026315noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2926942854082286696.post-80925366638239161812014-10-16T11:44:00.000+08:002014-10-16T11:44:10.724+08:00We are 6!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just another boring post (because I am in the middle of doing something interesting now! Which is much better than this post. Will reveal soon!)<br />
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Come to think, it's so mean of me to say that this is a boring post, because it's our 6th anniversary of marriage!<br />
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But to be honest, it is indeed a boring one! Not the marriage, I mean this year celebration. Huh, 6 years and already bored of it haha.<br />
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Well, we made a promise last year to take a leave from work and spend day time together doing fun stuff, or just go anywhere sans the kids.....but fast forward a year after that, this is how we celebrate it<br />
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No holiday, no day off, no nice dinner, not even a card! Gahh!<br />
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We were so busy on that day and and we just wish each other "Happy anniversary sayang. Me love you so much". Rushed readying the kids and ourselves for school and work, then off to work and then come back home, had simple dinner...wow..I even forget what we had for dinner, must be very plain every day food, and then doze off to Disneyland. Just like another routine.<br />
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And the next day, we said, dangggg we should do something for that special day. But the next day also went by, also in routine, and plain as ever.<br />
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Goshhhhh.. I should push myself and do something right? It won't be fun anymore to celebrate it backdated.<br />
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Anyway, some reflections of 6 years being married, with two kids - totally random rants:<br />
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1) We are doing well, I think so. Or at least that's how I feel. But things are harder sometimes with the kids. I still coping with the hectic lifestyle..no more stress, but don't have the satisfaction<br />
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2) Talking about kids, I always have this thought of quitting. From work, for real. People are driven with different thing and at this stage, I am driven by being with my kids and time freedom. It's no fun to be stuck at office, in office hour. We've talked about this, but don't have the push to do it yet. Mostly because I am not ready to loose my earning.<br />
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3) My husband is such a wonderful companion and I thank God for all the blessing.<br />
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4) We still have disagreement over something..but mostly it's just petty thing that I often brush it off...as I am too old to fight I guess. Drama is no more interesting.<br />
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5) Busyness - when will we ever run from it? Maybe this is just another stage in marriage. A part of us to strengthen the constitution that we are building.<br />
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That's all I guess?<br />
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Wow, it does sound boring haha.<br />
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I am thinking of doing something else in my life, not about marriage but more about my personal achievement. But I don't know where to start. And mostly I don't have the gut to do it.<br />
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Anyway, 6 years and going strong I hope! Will work for it of course. Just need to add dash of sprinkles, glitters and rainbow ;)<br />
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My handsome boy turns 3 last Sunday! How fast time flies. I still miss him everyday and still see him as a baby. And the fact that he's growing up which leads to struggle when I tried to cuddle him (as he prefers watching iPad or playing with his trains), breaks my heart. Sigh.<br />
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We had simple celebration at @kedai.sebelah in Kelana Jaya during tea time. It's owned by MrComot's auntie and definitely one of my fav shop! Will blog about this later. I've few cool pics to share.<br />
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Anyway, since this is kinda ad-hoc celebration and we just inviting few close families, I didn't plan very well. All food and deco is readied by my aunty and we just bring our empty stomach.<br />
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I managed to order a customized cake though, made by my creative friends, <a href="http://heavenly-slice.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ana</a>. Original plan will be the mommy make the cake (ahem!) and I just figured out that, that will be too ambitious given the time left. Thank God Ana able to bake it for me (thank you for taking my last minute order!).<br />
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I didn't buy anything fancy for him as I wanted to give a real present during his party later. Anyway, I gave him the Talking Troublesome Truck die-cast to add into his collection. The diecast is bought way earlier during Mattel Warehouse Sale (I bought a handful and hid it somewhere so I can take out time to time, given the appropriate time). The irony is, I have to give Zahra something too, so I gave her Ariel barbie going to party collection (also bought from the warehouse) and is more expensive than Emir's present *roll eyes at Zahra again*</div>
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And the real present actually, I gave him a hair cut! His hair was so long that people always mistaken him as a girl. I don't mind really, as long as he looks cute. But the hair is too long and he keep on pushing it away using his hand, dah macam iklan shampoo pun ada haha. Obviously it's kinda irritates him. So chop chop chop it is!</div>
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The shirt is given by my MIL and he loves it so much! Dah macam penjual Thomas pun ada haha. Well, throw him anything Thomas, he'll be over the moon ;)<br />
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Ok so lets talk what's up with him at 3yo.<br />
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1) Still baby talk *insert panic mode here*<br />
I've been reading and making test to check if he is ASD (autism spectrum disorder) and although he might have the symptoms, it's very mild. I also understood that the spectrum range is very wide, it can be at risk, very mild, up to a very complex condition. Anyway, even though we can detect autism at young age, it's very hard to determine so, as he could be just another late bloomer. So I decided to wait for a while and see his growth progress before enrolling him to tests and classes. I'm giving him till 4yo insyaAllah, depending on the situation.<br />
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2) Still breastfeed<br />
But not fully. Just when I'm at home and throughout the night.<br />
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3) Loves train very much<br />
He has gotten over the <a href="http://aandes.blogspot.com/2013/04/penyapu-overwhelmed.html" target="_blank">broom</a> phase and stuck with trains. Any trains will do but Thomas and Friends will be his most fav. He knows all his trains name (even though he couldn't speak yet, I tested by saying each name and he will point to the right one) and can play with them for hours.<br />
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4) Love blueberry very very much<br />
That he can finish a whole 125g at one go! Hence, I decided to call him my blueberry bunny, and reminds me the blue ribbon bunny, Clover! It's Sofia the first's BFF in case you wonder hehe.<br />
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5) Very manja boy<br />
I guess this is boy's trait. Both are very manja, but in different ways. Zahra more manja on emotion, Emir is physical. He will come meleseh-leseh to me and loves to kiss me with his sloppy mouth. Saliva all over!! Haha<br />
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Oh mann...I still remember during Zahra's time, I'm able to write out extravagant list of events related to her and now with Emir..doesn't matter really as long as he's a happy kid!<br />
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So, happy birthday Emir Qalef! Mommy loves you soo much much muchooo much! May u'll become a good caliph of Allah.Aan Andeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03458979499956026315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2926942854082286696.post-74567309888876957802014-09-24T16:52:00.002+08:002014-09-24T16:52:42.377+08:00KoolAid Playdoh<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My kids love playdoh BUT they love (I think only Zahra because Emir is still small) the process of making playdoh MORE, where they get to help and play with the pots and pans. So I've been experimenting with homemade playdoh couple of time using different recipes like these entries:<br />
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<a href="http://aandes.blogspot.com/2011/11/homemade-playdough.html">http://aandes.blogspot.com/2011/11/homemade-playdough.html</a><br />
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I used to think KoolAid is some kind of medicine, maybe because of the Aid word and I don't think KoolAid is a common stuff in Malaysia. Well, maybe it is, but I'm not exposed to it. And one day I decided to google, then only I know it's actually a consumable flavored drink! Haha. Anyway, I found these babies at Jaya Grocer about RM1 per packet. </div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">mix all, cook it under very low fire and keep stirring it until it become doughy. then off the fire and knead.</span></blockquote>
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I love it so much!!! The color is not vivid but the smell is soooooo nice! The yellow one is lemonade and the pink one is watermelon.<br />
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Watermelon gives you a nice faint pink and the lemonade sadly is very faint, so I add on a little bit of yellow food coloring. Well, it's a good thing that KoolAid don't have strong color else, it will be scary to think that you are consuming that much coloring for each drink, right?<br />
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We wanted to do all other colors (about 4 more colors to go) but didn't because we ran out of flour which is Alhamdulillah because after a while, I decided to not like this playdoh.<br />
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I keep it in the ziplock to prolong the shelf storage and it's still fine until now (made this in July, so almost hit the 3rd month) but....the dough become mushy (not that elastic) to the point of sticky to the finger.<br />
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I'm not sure what causing it but after studying the 3 recipes that I've used, I made a conclusion it's because of the salt in the playdoh. I think Malaysia is too hot and humid (the average is 34 celcius during the day!) and causing the salt to excrete extra water.<br />
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The <a href="http://aandes.blogspot.com/2013/05/perfect-homemade-playdoh.html" target="_blank">second recipe</a> wins so far! It lasts forever..can't remember how long because my kids used it all, but it last for months..not days, without keeping it in the fridge.<br />
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The only different is, it used only 1/4 cup of salt instead of 1/2 cup of salt.<br />
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So! I'm thinking to try again, with KoolAid (because I love the smell! Yum!) but with 1/4 cup of salt. Will update the finding!<br />
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Last but not least, homemade playdoh is not only safe. It's cheap and fun, fun, fun! You have to try it! =)Aan Andeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03458979499956026315noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2926942854082286696.post-58199064636788228212014-09-18T17:10:00.000+08:002014-09-18T17:10:22.664+08:00Kid's friendly rambutans<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm not a big fan of rambutan just because of the hard shells at the outer of the seed. What do we call it eh? It's something flaky and scratchy to the throat. Anyway my kids love it so much! But I rarely let them enjoy rambutan because I don't feel fancy peeling up the flaky thing *lazy mom alert*. </div>
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You can eat the flaky thing all together if you want, but it can cause cold and make you cough. I don't know how true is that because the words are taken from the oldies but somehow it happens to me if I had rambutans. So I decided to believe in it and painstakingly peel the flaky thing from the flesh if I ever give rambutan to my children.</div>
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Hence, that explains why I rarely give them rambutan.</div>
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Anyway...things kinda changed after I saw my <a href="http://marietfemme.net/" target="_blank">sister-in-law</a> feed her daughter rambutan. There IS a short cut, and very kids friendly!</div>
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Maybe you already knew about this, but this is something new to me, like, after 5 years being a mom? haha...so I gotta share it with you guys!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The trigger - they've been hauling rambutans like crazy, so I gotta reward them somehow right? </td></tr>
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So here it is step by step. Well, it is so simple that I can summary it within few sentence...but I'm feeling fancy now, updating my blog with pictures. So bear with me =D</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Halves the hairy skin. I used to use my only mouth and teeth to open it. How....nice, and poise. Well, it's easier that way, as you can immediately pop it into your mouth haha!</td></tr>
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Rambutan never taste sweeter and juicier than ever. Because it is so easy to eat this way! Best to keep it in the fridge overnight and you'll have instant cold dessert. But it's hard to keep it safe that long!<br />
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Oh ya..you will get some rambutans juice when you slicing it...don't throw it away! Just drink it..like normal juice. Well..that's what I do! Hehe.<br />
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Emir loves Thomas the Tank very much. I don't know what starts it, or how it's started as we never introduce him to Thomas, or train. But somehow he picks it, and stuck with it. Compared to Zahra, she basically loves everything princessy and girlish, but nothing very specific.</div>
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Since Emir still in baby talk phase, we don't really know what he wants or what he loves. But one day, MrComot's aunt gave him Belle (from Thomas train collection) and he loving it so much and keep on playing it. So starting from there we adding trains to his collection time to time.</div>
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And from zero knowledge about Thomas and the gang, now we know like almost everything. Like each train have their own name and function, like Gordon, Murdoch, Whiff, Henry and some even look the same except they carry different tank number. Thomas is No 1 of course. The funny thing is, I hardly can differentiate the trains (to my defense, most of them have similar face features and colors!) but Emir can distinguish them well! He didn't say the name out loud since he's not talking yet, but when I call out the name of each train, he will point out the right one. Each time! Wow..don't under estimate your toddler even though he can't talk yet and seems to be in his own world most of the time (well, another entry about that later).</div>
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<span style="color: purple;">Aunty M</span>: Today we do assessment "who is your bestfriend" so we asked Emir who is his bestfriend, and he points to his bag Thomas <i>(naturally I bought Thomas the tank backpack for him after I found out his love towards Thomas)</i></div>
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First, I never expect Emir to understand such question. I mean, who is your bestfriend is pretty deep question right? Obviously I still see him as a baby, while, he's not anymore. Such a clever boy!</div>
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Second, kesiannya my sayangggggggg...he feels that Thomas his bestfriend *sobs*</div>
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Well...Emir is on the antisocial bit because of his inability to talk I guess.. Antisocial or not, deep down I'm kinda happy that he actually responsive to that question. And also, I find it funny. Thomas is his bestfriend ok, awwwwwwwwwww.....</div>
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Even though he loves Thomas so much, we don't really spoil him, like buying him all the models (even though I'm tempted too! They are soooo cute! especially Henry the snow cleaning edition *insert roll eyes here*. And furthermore I don't want to teach him, "you can get anything you want". Woaa...that's bad man! Don't be spoilt rotten!<br />
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So we buy once in a blue moon, like when we go out and they are behaving well, or when there is a sale and I'll wrap it in gift wrapper and went "surpriseeee" haha..<br />
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Anyway, up to-date he only has Thomas, Belle, Murdoch, Whiff, Henry (diecast), James (diecast), Hiro (diecast), Hank (diecast) and basic trail. I think we need to add more trail recently I caught him being innovative with the trail where he put something underneath of the trail to make it like a ramp and do accident scenes (boys!!).<br />
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I found few interesting second hand trail in Mudah.my but all of them sold out in jiffy! Gahhh! I should've been faster!<br />
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Anyway Emir, mommy hope you'll find your real bestfriend soon! Because Thomas can never be real. Mwahhhhhh!!!<br />
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<br />Aan Andeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03458979499956026315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2926942854082286696.post-80735685121704661272014-09-04T11:58:00.000+08:002014-09-04T12:00:15.356+08:00Fun under the SunOh my...I miss writing so much (well, that what I always say after long hiatus isn't it :P) But yes, it's true! I miss writing but just couldn't fit the right time to pour what I feel. Or maybe when the time comes, I don't have the mood and heart already to blog about it. Sigh. Anyway, I still randomly post something on my IG (<b>@aanandes</b>), so check it out there. In fact, these entries also already posted in the IG but of course it isn't this details. Nothing beats good old blog right? ;)<br />
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I know Syawal is sooooo yesterday! But better late than never... because we had soooo much fun during last raya! So I have to pen down this! :D<br />
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Ok according to the plan, we will go back on the Saturday (Raya falls on Monday) which means we will celebrate the eve of raya in Terengganu. But somethings come up (work of course! It's always about work) that MrComot has to stayback in KL for the first and second day of raya. Of course I was a smitten and just can;t believe it, siap plan nak balik asing with the kids via flight ok, such a drama.<br />
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MrComot said that it's not like we don't go back at all, it just we go back later on the 3rd raya.<br />
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Of course it's a big deal, first day never the same with third day ok? If it's the same, might as well we go back the next 20 days, or even the next year! Haha..seee..sentap giler ok.<br />
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Anyway, after I calmed down, I was thinking, heck, why I need to spoil the festive season and sulk over small matter. It doesn't matter really because at least I can celebrate the first Eid with my in laws. Thank God they are in KL, else it will be super suck!<br />
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Talking about raya, both of us were very busy during fasting month and we don't even care about the baju raya and whatnot. Only on Saturday it hits us, alamak..tak best la takde baju matching2 this year. So on Sunday right before raya, gigih pegi cari baju ok. We only bought for MrComot and Zahra as Emir and Mommy already has baju melayu and kurung in Purple. We decided to go purple this year because two of use already have it, so don't have to buy new one for all four of us.<br />
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But the irony is, gigih beli baju before raya, but have none picture the four of us in it. Gahhhhhh!!<br />
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Ok talk about balik kampung, so since MrComot has to standby until 2nd day of Eid, we decided to go back the night of the 3rd Eid itself. This is our first time driving long journey at odd hours and oh mann....the road is super smooth BUT scary!! Because not many cars hitting it and there is no roadside lamp so it was pitch black.<br />
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Thank God we didn't hit anything random crossing the road that night, and we didn't see anything weird either *goosebump all over*.<br />
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So! These what we've been up to during the holiday in Besut. We had so so much fun and how I wish the place is just few hours drive away.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plucking pucuk kemidi / paku-pakis / midin / fern shoots for bubur lambuk my mom's style. Best dish ever. Just a simple porridge with lotsa ferns, fish meat, coconut milk, blackpepper. My comfort food. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cooking a big batch of ayam masak merah with green view. There were couples of spring chicken freely roaming around and such a treat to my eyes.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tapai (fermented rice) made in daun pisang (banana leaves) and original daun getah (rubber tree leaves). Yummy!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Went to morning market and see all the villagers selling local stuff, from food to clothes. But you have to be very early here, before 8AM or it's hard to find parking.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Etak-etak, local snack. It's some-kind of shellfish, boiled with salt and you just eat it as it is.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Random fish monger in kain batik. So laidback! Nothing pretentious here.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">handsome boy had to hold two of the corn...because it might finish faster than he can munch.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Went to hypermarket where basically nothing much there because festive season, all sold out I guess.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Had sup urat keting which is extremely delicious but heart clogging. MrComot pass this, not his kind of food (he is that "bandar" ok hahaha)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My dad making lempuk (durian flesh with sugar). You have to stir it for hourssssssss until it turns to a good goey dessert. Yum!</td></tr>
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Sadly, no raya picture. We brought the raya clothes back thinking that we will wear it again and snap a picture together. But we are too lazy to do that, booo!</div>
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<i>This event was before fasting month, but I haven't have time to blog about it.</i></div>
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If we had <a href="http://aandes.blogspot.com/2014/05/make-muffin-with-ummi-day.html" target="_blank">Make Muffin with Ummi Day</a> for Mom's Day last time, of course daddy is celebrated too. The school arrange for Waffle with Walid Day after the Daddy's Day. Walid is arabic word, means father in case you are wondering (as if I have overseas reader haha! JK!)</div>
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MrComot schedule was very hectic that time and he can't afford to take a leave. So I dah siap saiko kan dia, <span style="color: red;">"kesiaaaannn the kids to see other father is around but not theirs"</span>. Saiko kan? Hahaha. After ting tong scheduling meeting and whatnot, thank God in the end he managed to take half day leave to attend the event. Half day pun jadi la. Masa my time dulu I took whole day leave and bring the kids back home earlier.</div>
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Ok back to the daddy's day celebration, below are some pictures snapped to share with me what they are up to that day:</div>
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They made an awesome craft together - handmade screen print t-shirt. This is soooo Zahra! She loves stuff like this. </div>
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The children perform stage show but MrComot didn't manage to take a picture of it. Well, there is a video, but half cut, not worth sharing here haha. He said, it's hard to snap picture because Emir is keep on climbing on him. Elehhh.. I've been there, I know la how is it. Memang the kids will be extra clingy but you still can capture pics if you are gigih enough.</div>
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Anyway, thank you for being the best daddy in our world! We love you soooo mucho mucho much! <img alt="love struck" src="https://s.yimg.com/lq/i/mesg/emoticons7/8.gif" style="background-color: #eeeeee; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 39px; text-align: center;" /><br />
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We had some makan-makan last two days (sempena cuti Nuzul Quran). Well, it was a bit adhoc, since it's holiday I just said to my PIL "come la mak and pak buka puasa kat our house". Kannnnnn!! <span style="font-size: large;">Yakin boleh sangat!</span> As if I am a real cook. Masak pun sekali sakala. Then mula lah gelabah nak masak apa.</div>
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But to be truth, because my friend gave me a packet of nasi Arab paste, so I was thinking, belasah la buat nasi Arab. Dah la first time nak try pakai paste, berani ajak orang pulak tu <img alt="silly" src="https://s.yimg.com/lq/i/mesg/emoticons7/35.gif" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 39px;" /></div>
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I was so clueless how to make it, even though the instruction is written at the package, but it's for rice only, not lauk-pauk. I even googled "<span style="color: purple;">resepi nasi arab dengan pes</span>". How novice am I, LOL.</div>
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I also asked around and some of my friend buat macam ni, some buat mcm lain...so in other word, it's versatile.</div>
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In the end, I decided to go with Hanith style even though the paste is for Mendy because I want to have a very soft-to-the-bone chicken and lamb.</div>
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So I used some of the paste, rub on my chicken and lamb, pound some garlic and onions, wrap with aluminium foil and bake for 1hr at 200deg. Oh myyyy goshh...the lamb and chicken is so succulent and tender! </div>
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Then I made the tabouleh (the salad) with chopped grape cherry tomato, japs cucumber, lots of coriander, and lemon juice. As of the sambal, I blend roughly tomatoes, chilli, and coriander, season with salt and sugar. For the soup, I just use the juice that coming off from the chicken and lamb. Since it is wrapped in foil, it retains the flavourful juice. </div>
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And tell you what, the combo is the bomb!! Seriously!! <span style="font-size: large;">One of the best nasi Arab I ever had!</span> I wish I take some decent pictures but I forgot! The paket pes pun dah buang..lupa nak snap. </div>
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Seriously sedappppp sangat! Dah la senang giler hahaha. I dah order new paste from my friend. Later I took picture k!<br />
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All the hard work is paid off (hard la sangat <img alt="tongue" src="https://s.yimg.com/lq/i/mesg/emoticons7/10.gif" style="background-color: #eeeeee; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 39px; text-align: center;" />). Ok maybe the hardest part is chopping the tomatoes and cucumber, because it's time consuming hahaha.<br />
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I still can't believe myself that I managed to pull it off. *Pat on my shoulder*<br />
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By the way, not all are rosy. I made some pengat pisang for dessert but it doesn't turn out ok because I don't have coconut milk and just pour a whole can of evaporated milk. A WHOLE CAN. So my pengat smells kinda weird, dia macam bau susu <img alt="straight face" src="https://s.yimg.com/lq/i/mesg/emoticons7/22.gif" style="background-color: #eeeeee; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 39px; text-align: center;" />. I scooped out some and replace with water but still bau susu. Eww!<br />
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In the end, I didn't serve everybody my pengat and hid it in the microwave! Hahaha. Well, that's one of the tactic of being a domestic goddess wannabe <img alt="winking" src="https://s.yimg.com/lq/i/mesg/emoticons7/3.gif" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 39px; text-align: center;" /><br />
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I did something unbelievable last weekend, despite of my hectic schedule, craft hobby and rumah sepah tak kemas mode - attending a baking class!!</div>
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Well, it was a bit chaotic I'll say because I had work migration on that night, and then the very next morning nak pegi baking class pulak! Nasib baik the migration went well and not that long, so I managed to catch my nap. But then, kejap je sebab sahur kan.</div>
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It all started when I follow Kak Yani's IG (@thekitchenguardian) and fell in love with her baking style. Then a few weeks back, she starts making classes and the seat are full within few hours. Hot stuff sangat k. And me being me (sometimes can be very impulse despite of my crazy schedule) cepat2 email cakap nak masuk waiting list, and the moment she told me there is a slot, I quickly say yes!!</div>
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Thank God I said yes because it was the last class..until next September. Hehe so anyone interested, get ready k.</div>
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Since this is the last class for now, the turn around was very big, around 24pax. We are divided into 4-5pax per group for hands on session.</div>
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We learned how to make swiss meringue buttercream, lemon curd, lemon cupcake, belgian choc cake, choc ganache, choc buttercream and congo bars. Well, for a baker maybe you'll think "elehhhh senang je ni" hahaha but for a novice like me, whom only bakes buttercake (which most of the time didn't turn out ok) this is a big step! Making the buttercream itself already gives me shiver <img alt="tongue" src="https://s.yimg.com/lq/i/mesg/emoticons7/10.gif" style="background-color: #eeeeee; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 39px; text-align: center;" /><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13px;">swiss meringue buttercream, which surprisingly seems easy to make (suddenly i sounds like a pro kan haha), and tasty too! MrComot loves this version very much! It uses egg white instead of whipped cream.</span></div>
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We get to bring back some cupcakes, congo bars and a quarter of belgian cake, bake by us *proud moment*.<br />
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I gave the cupcakes and congo bars to Zahra and Emir and both reject the cupcake (I guess they don't like the lemony taste) but they chomped on the congo bars like crazy. Zahra keep on saying "Thank you mommmyyy sedapppnyaaaa". Coming from Zahra that is a fussy eater, that means a lot to me. Seems like I need to reproduce those bars ASAP.<br />
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Anyway, baking is indeed a hard work. They are a lot of thing you need to prepare and be patience about..mixing, baking, cooling, decorating. It definitely has to be something you love doing. Else, it will eat you inside out. So tiring. So I decided that I don't want to be a baker and stick to my crafting (and I definitely appreciate and have more respects for home-made cake baker!) but..maybe congo bars kena buat, since Zahra loves it so much, and it's easy to do!<br />
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Side story, the class supposed to be from 10AM - 2PM but somehow it dragged until 4PM and I'm fine with it, but this is my first time leaving the kids with MrComot during the day and they are very attached to me. So nak dijadikan cerita, Emir pooped and refused to be washed by MrComot and he stays in the soiled diaper for 2 hours plus! Knowing him...dia mmg choosy nak I yg basuh berak dia. If MrComot wants to wash he will throw tantrum. Finally MrComot managed to wash it and I was already on the way back that time <img alt="d'oh" src="https://s.yimg.com/lq/i/mesg/emoticons7/40.gif" style="background-color: #eeeeee; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 39px; text-align: center;" /><br />
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Oh ya, MrComot loveees lovesss lovess the lemon cupcake so much! And this surprise me because he always tell me, sourish cake is weird, cake has to be sweet. That's his definition of dessert generally. So I expect him to like the belgian choc cake, instead dia suka sangat the lemon cupcake pulak, and hint me "Boleh buat lemon cupcake lepas ni". Aghhhhh such pressureeee!!! Haha. Can I buy them instead? <img alt="nail biting" src="https://s.yimg.com/lq/i/mesg/emoticons7/42.gif" style="background-color: #eeeeee; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 39px; text-align: center;" /><br />
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By the way, the class gave me a little boost, I can do this! InsyaAllah. I only need to be rajin and that will the hardest part hehehehe.Aan Andeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03458979499956026315noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2926942854082286696.post-63524194236707615202014-07-07T13:34:00.002+08:002014-07-07T13:34:15.734+08:00Ramadhan 1435Salam Ramadhan everyone *tiup habuk kat blog*<br />
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How's your fasting days so far? Mine biasa je. Normal puasa with no improvement *sobs*. Wanted to do terawikh but I'm just too tired after buka puasa and sometimes solat Isya' pun masa bangun sahur.<br />
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But I made one slight improvement this year! I wake up for sahur! Err..I mean, I wake earlier (or same time) with MrComot hehehe. As of the previous years, MrComot will wake up before me and ready the sahur for us, can you believe it? Because I was breastfeeding the kids and by the time the alarm tick, it's their time for feed too. So MrComot said "it's ok...u rest first I get ready everything". Awwww ain't he is the sweetest thing.<br />
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As of this year, I still breastfeed Emir (he's 2 1/2yrs now and haven't wean off yet) but heloooo.. let's just face it, it's all pure laziness and just a convenient reason right? I tengok wife2 lain gigih masak bagai, so I was thinking..tak boleh jadi ni!! Gigihla I bangun just to reheat some meals or just bread with serunding (beef floss). Ok la tu kan..not bad for the pampered me hehehe.<br />
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Other than that, I think I need to catch up on the Quran recital and terawikh prayer.<br />
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Also need to improve myself in understanding Islam. I was born with it so I don't really bother to study more about it...but now I just realized that it's more about the norm..it's something we need to fully understand and there are a lot of thing that I still don't know.<br />
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And I need to find my true passion in life. I feel that I'm stuck now with my own life and need to find a push for something big. Sigh...maybe it's a midlife crisis (even though I'm not that old) haha.<br />
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Anyway, this is my current favorite salad dressing. It tastes so so sooo good that I can have bowls of greens as my main meals.<br />
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Wishing you guys a production Ramadhan mubarak. Come on! We can do this! Grab as much as opportunities we can! :)</div>
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This happens last Friday. Around 11PM suddenly hensem boy purge out all his milk. And the nightmare begins after that. He keep on vomiting every 15 mins even though no milk and food in his stomach. Kesian sangat...in the end dia tertido sebab penat but still, he vomit in his sleep. Can you imagine that? *cries*</div>
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My kids jarang sakit and when they do (normally fever or bad cough) I still can get my sleep, even tido-tido ayam but for the first time in my life, I couldn't sleep at all. Tak sempat nak tido Emir dah bangun muntah again. It was that bad.</div>
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So I took emergency leave on Friday and Zahra stays home as well. That was when I receive message from their teacher that some of the kids at the school also affected with same symptom. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kesian my hensem boy. I was cooking lunch this time and suddenly he was so quiet, tengok2 dah terpengsan atas lantai. No pant and shirt as all are covered with vomit. Tak larat nak salin dah.</td></tr>
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And then the nightmare worsen when Zahra started to vomit in the evening.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They were so tired and just lie down the whole time</td></tr>
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I was holding from bringing them to the doctor because they don't have any fever (which is good) and only vomit and very loose stool. From what I google2 and read, it might be stomach flu and somehow it will go away within 24-48hrs. So I just make sure they are hydrated. But during the evening it looks quite bad, so I bring them to the doctor.<br />
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As expected, doctor pun takleh buat apa sebab I just need to give them a lot of fluid. Doc checked both of them and since they still looks 'hydrated' no need to be warded, thank God! He prescribed them motilium to stop the nausea and omg, it works wonder. They stop vomiting like immediately and Emir starts to take another drink (vitagen, juice, etc). Before that he won't drink at all because after minum air kosong pun dia muntah, so he kinda traumatized even just for a sip.<br />
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Their appetite still not back throughout the weekend and just imagine, they don't eat anything AT ALL on saturday and sunday. Emir only took vitagens and plain water and as Zahra she had her milk (but with motilium beforehand). Kalau tak amik ubat tu, dia vomit balik.<br />
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Just a tip, milk will make upset stomach worse. So pls avoid dairy if u have diarrhea or loose stool. But since Zahra wants her milk, I had no choice (I dilute the milk a little bit though) and cross my finger it won't worsen her condition, and Alhamdulillah no vomit after that.<br />
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On Sunday evening, Emir's appetite starts to kick in and I gave him some fruits (without medication) and thank God the food stays in the stomach. So they are good for school on Monday!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Monday. Mommy pulak MC! Apparently the virus spreaded to me, gahhhh!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And the frist thing Emir did when he reach school, take placemate and fill up the bowl. Macam tak makan berapa minggu hahaha. He must be very hungry.</td></tr>
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Phewww..that was one of the saddest moment, seeing him purging like waterfall. And tiring as well. I've been mopping and changing bedsheets and doing cycles of laundry due to the vomit.<br />
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It's kind of virus..like rotavirus but not that bad (I heard rotavirus is nasty) so I conclude it's a mild stomach flu. Not that mild though as it can spread to me just like that. And according to the teacher, even some on the aunties who directly clean up the affected kids also feel nauseated and not well during the weekend.<br />
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Anyway all is good now. Alhamdulillah :)<br />
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