Mama Irfan

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2008-08-16T14:37:00.001+08:00

hi all, we are moving to a new house.. please visit us ya... :)

Copy n Paste Syndrome

2008-05-21T13:07:00.004+08:00

Do they look familiar to you????

Well, for you guys who knows me and Irfan, I bet you all can still remember those photos, for sure! Irfan and his “payung CD” rite…!? Even, Far still recognize this photo when she looked at them in one forum! But, not the one from Miabambina’s or any forum that I am familiar to hang out with… tadaaaaaa!! Irfan and papa Irfan glamour already!! Hahahaaa

Ok, ok… let’s talk seriously about it, I wanna say “Thank You” to the person who copied my photos from my blog and pasted them in Perkahwinan.com.my’s forum. I dedicate this post especially for you ~~(I bet, you and your friends from the forum know who you are if you are still visiting my blog)~~ I am supporting your effort to get to know more about cloth diapering world, I understand your situation, which is you are trying to explain to other mom in the forum more about CD... And i think that is a very good effort. But, the most frustrating part is, some photos are mine and you never ask my permission for using them... I don't mind to share actually, but PLEASE let me know first if you are interested to use them and I’ll be happy to share some more photos with you… And of course I have to ask my dearhubbychubby consideration to share “his photo” first, since I took his photo with the CD cloth line purposely for Cloth Diapering Father contest. Furthermore, PLEASE read more about my cloth diaper topics previously, therefore you will find out more about how do I wash them, and then you can start TALKING ABOUT IT.

"nak tempek skali lagi gmbar ni.sbb kang kena kunci dah topik lepas

Syerah_Omar telah menulis:

just nak share gmbar.mama irfan(bukan ahli pcm ok) nye cloth diapers.rasanya dia basuh seminggu skali.sbb dia ada banyakkk!!+ mesti geram giler tiap2 kali tgk CD ni sbb comel "

For information, I NEVER wash Irfans’ CDs once a week!! That is not hygiene..!! So, please don't simply stated I wash my CD once a week... I'm afraid if other mom read about it they will think differently...

"marlia telah menulis:

sgt berkenan dgn corak flower2..tapiii..kot pki ke montot si umar..adehhh,pengsan papa die

malia,
ko tgk si irfan tu..mak dia balon jerk beli bunga2 pon.hahahaha
erk..curik2 pakai oi.ko yg pakai weh acah jeee "

Some more, ME and my DEARHUBBYCHUBBY really don't mind everytime we put GREEN or BLUE RETRO DB on Irfan. Yes, Retro DB prints are flowery but since we are number one fans of Drybees, we enjoy every moment he was on Drybees even in Blue and Green Retro! ~~So lantak lah kan huhuhuhu I start emotional pula...~~

As far as I'm concern, if someone using something that belong to us without asking permission, the concept is just same as "stealing" and that is unacceptable.... I also believe, all of us as a mother will always teach our children not to take anything that are not belong to us rite... So I do hope if we will do the same thing... ~~jangan jadi seperti ibu ketam yang mengajar anak berjalan ya...~~ And I do hope this person will email me personally to say something about this...

phewwwww...!!! sorry because you all have to listen my nag!!

I'm back again!!

2008-05-16T14:47:00.005+08:00

elloooo everyone!
hey I am back!! (far! Ipoh mali dah update blog ya!! ihikss)
YESSssss, finally I don't have to delete this blog and happily to continue my blogging journey! yayyy Thank you for Celcom Broadband!! Finally I have my own internet line at home! Poor me.. I blame TM b'coz they don't provide enough streamyx port in our new house area then I have to close my streamyx account huhhh
Btw, we have settle down here in Ipoh, at the moment we rent a house in Jelapang area, which is nearby my office. Unfortunately, I am still looking for Irfan school! Not because I couldn't find any, but I have to choose which is the most suitable for him... so every morning he keep asking and asking and when can he go to school... eeeeyaannn Irfan! ihikss (ok mama promise, next year sure you can go to school ya huhuhu) this mama irfan really Queen of Snail!..

ok.. for your updates... here is our photo in front of our new house in Ipoh with my dearest friend and her family! (photo taken on march 2008) Yes mellda, you and your family were the first guest in our new home! You came in when even our car and stuffs not arrived yet! hahahaha I'll write again for more back dated story ya.. I wanna read and say hi on other moms blog first, sure I missed lot of things already!! eyyyaaaaaaan mama irfan hehehee

"Ipoh mali talak sombong"..

2008-04-08T16:05:00.002+08:00

Hi everyone..
so sorry for being quiet for a longggggggg time.. since I cannot online at home, so I don't think I can blogging anymore... I've been thinking to remove this blog soon.. how soon, emmm depends on the situation 1'st... sorry, even now I cannot talk more than this, I must go now... hopefully I can talk longer... We are fine here, Irfan is doing great and I miss KK so much, especially "si gendeng BEK" and all "KK moms gang!!" I wish I can meet Ipoh moms gang soon!! but for sure "tak sama" and "tak segila KK moms"!! muahahahahaa

Finally..

2008-02-19T19:44:00.003+08:00

Finally we gonna move to Ipoh soon... how soon? emmmm very sooooooooooooon! Really soon a.k.a next week!! emmm last week we got the transfer letter n at the same time I had course in KK so I didn't really feel about it yet, then yesterday Irfan had fever and I took EL to be with him, but when I started working this morning and everybody talking and asking about our transfer then I start feeling sad and nervous about it... to be honest I am happy to move to Ipoh since my parents and MIL live in Perak, means every family members from both sides are nearer to us and so far they are happy for this, however at the same time, I feel a bit sad for leaving all my good friends here in KK... I met a lot of good people and had lots of beautiful memories here... too sad also Irfan has to change to a new school again! I hope he can cope with this situation... well, not only him actually, I am also praying for myself! and hopefully three of us are happier at the new place, new house and new job environment.. ameen..

Irfan n his puzzle..

2008-02-04T22:17:00.000+08:00

Irfan loves this puzzle since I bought for him last month from
kidzpuzzle.com I thought this medium puzzle might be quite tough for him since I never try to give him to solve any puzzle before! But I was totally wrong! He did it by not more than 3 minutes! Btw, Irfan always enjoy his momment playing puzzle... I must say he loves anything come with transportation too hihihi that's why he can solve them quite fast I think...

Playing with puzzles is not only fun. They are educational too. Children play and learn with them and it helps develop their hand-eye coordination and logical thinking as well as foster their creativity and imagination....
from kidzpuzzle.com

nO mAttEr whAt...

2008-01-26T19:54:00.000+08:00

So funny, me and Sandra almost talked the same thing on our blog! Yes, we talked about this issue before but I never thought she's also gonna blog about this matter!
to Bek; egg splatter 1000 times! muahahaha

BTW, I met so many competitive moms with unwelcome advice also before.. they always comparing Irfan with their children.. talking about Irfan head like "this and that", Irfan late to be able to do "this and that"... even saying that Irfan looks alike "this and that"... talking about how bad I am as a mother b'coz Irfan still cannot do "this and that"... iya, so sad but true, I cried a lot also whenever they talked about my DS, they hurt my feelings and make me feel bad for being a mom! The saddest thing is why must they compare and judging him in front of him? I believed and I know he can understand every single thing they said even he was few months.. I feel so sorry for my dear son for listening to all such things... I know I must be patience but I am worry if Irfan cannot! I understand that my Irfan is different from another baby, every baby is unique n grows differently...As long as they are healthy and happy then fine enough for me..

Alhamdulillah... Irfan is now enjoying his life walking, jogging, jumping and running even he started walking when he was 16 months old! Some mother in my neighbourhood thinks the way he runs is funny but for me he is enjoying his running anyway! Because I know my baby hands n legs are all normal, including his head!

Thank God... He is now be able to count from 1 to 10 in English even he is still lisp and the pronunciation not that clear as it should! But, what do we expect from 2 and a half years old boy rite?

More thankful to God... Since he is going to the new school, he is able and always willing to put on and off his shoe by himself even I must wait for a few minutes sometimes... I am always proud of him... Since he is fully potty trained, now he knows how to put on and off his pants by himself too even sometimes the pant is inside out!

To those people who loves talking and comparing your child with Irfan, thank you for your concerned... I appreciate you advices too... I am personally think, no matter what you all people said about my son, I know he is special and I know he is doing great. Doesn't mean when he never show off his talent in public means he is not capable doing anything at all... he just shy. Yes he is a bit tantrums sometimes, but it happened with a reason why he is behaving like that n that is mama job to find out the solution, but it doesn't mean he is not good at all...

huhh I don't mean anything for writing this all about, it just to "lepaskanperasaanyangterpendam" only.. To my best friend, thank you for all your support and your anak angkat is doing great now! !

IrfAn and ThOmAs...

2008-01-23T21:44:00.000+08:00

I am not good on buying toys for Irfan... I admit that, last time I just bought anything that may be interesting for him which always end up buying car, lorry, tricycle, ball, books and so on... And to make my job easier, I always asked him to pick any toys that he likes without thinking too much about their pro n cons for my DS. Unfortunately, he will play with them just for a few days only because he easily get bored...He cannot stay still for more than 5 minutes to listen any story book that I read for him even before to bed. I can see that he is not really like his toys and not into his books! He prefers to play cooking and cutting real vegetable by using the real plate, fork and spoon from our kitchen! iya... mama ok for it, as long as he is happy. However, lately mama learnt more things about Irfan, he loves more to something that he can build or anything that he can do by himself! He preferred toys without batteries! One of the toy that he loves most is his Thomas n Friends train set. I bought this T&F train set last December and he keeps playing with them everyday until now! The most interesting part is, he can build the track on his own and I always excited to listen the story "behind the scene" he created while he's playing.. hihihi He also loves T&F TV series since he was 1 year old... He knows almost all the engine characters such as James, Percy, Gordon, Salty, Duncan, Emily, Henry and Thomas itself! Even mama sometimes get confused between James and Thomas because they both are blue but he can recognize which one of them correctly! "WELCOME TO THE ISLAND OF SODOR!" hehehe Hopefully by playing this T&F at least this activity can stimulate his mental capabilities and his creativity... Or as long as he is happy, I am satisfied enuf! Two new things I learnt from Irfan n his Thomas are,1'st, I believed that the happiness in our child soul is the most important because this is the "key" to open up their learning process...Irfan learnt a lot form this Thomas, one of them is he recognise blue, red n yellow colors from it, not from his "My first color book"! 2'nd, books are not guarantee for our child's success in their future, even if he can read at 3 years old! I believed the social skill how to face the real world now days is more important!
Anyhow, I am always proud of you... Mama sayang Irfan eventhough mama knows, Irfan ayaaang omes and mnkeee!!

Irfan in a new daycare...

2008-01-16T20:11:00.000+08:00

I never update my blog for almost 1 week... sigh emmm iya, I've been busy lately, usually mama and papa Irfan's work will be busier in January and July.. but this month, especially this week our life is busier because of our daily routine is changing since Irfan going in to a new daycare! yayyyyyy finally mama and papa are happy leaving Irfan in the new daycare now! We'd been thinking to change his daycare since last November, however this week seems the most right time for us to make a move! He loves his new school though we have to drive about almost 1 hour daily to send and fetch him! ya, here in KK sounds a little bit strange if they heard we have to drive for 1 hour just for sending our child to a daycare! Most of my friend said we both "sengaja cari masalah"! But me and my dear hubby chubby decided to ignore them.. iya, maybe this is not the best decision yet, but so far Irfan is getting better and happier... The most important for us is to make Irfan happy...

14'th January 2008-First day in school, yes, he cried out of loud begging us not to leave him, but after a few minutes he was fine even he can follow the schedule already! And the most unforgettable thing that makes mama Irfan really PINGSAN is, Irfan starts fully diaperless!! I am happy but at the same time I am sad, seriously because I know I cannot use CD anymore!! However, I salute Irfan's teacher for willing to train Irfan in school.. I know some of school refused to do so... So, now I declare officially Irfan stop using CD! "PINGSAN!!"

15'th January 2008- Second day in school, mama was "PINGSAN" again because he didn't cry at all while we left him! In the morning I was preparing myself for his "cranky situation" but everything turns to be opposite! He looks so happy saying good bye n gave me his flying kiss... siap cakap " ieeyouu = I love you!" some more!!! So proud for him because I just drop him at the gate on his 2'nd day at school...!

16th January 2008- Third day in school, teacher said Irfan did pinch his friend once today!! waduhhhh he is brave enough already to pinch some one in a new school??? Mama pingsan again, but this is normal I think for children in his age making mistake in the process of learning to share... as long as he still under control and supervision, mama still ok hihihi

I wish I can be SAHM and taking care of my own child... But I don't think I can make this wish come true. I always pray Irfan will enjoy his life in school everyday... learn how to play with others.. learn how to share toys with friends... Also at least he knows how to socialize later ... I know so far he is happy with his new school, I hope our decision is all worth after all.

Selamat Tahun Baru Hijrah!

2008-01-10T08:02:00.000+08:00

Selamat Tahun Baru 1 Muharram 1429H kepada semua umat Islam yang menyambut tahun baru pada hari ini.. Tahun Hijrah dan Tahun Masihi merupakan dua tarikh yang masyhur dan dikenali di kalangan masyarakat Islam khususnya. Walaupun mempunyai sejarah berbeza namun keduanya merupakan tarikh yang digunapakai dan kadangkala digabungkan dalam satu kalendar di Malaysia. Mengikut sejarah, tahun Hijrah dikira berdasarkan penghijrahan Nabi Muhammad s.a.w dari Mekah ke Madinah... manakala tahun Masihi di kira mengikut kelahiran Nabi Isa a.s Tahun Hijrah secara khusus hanya terkenal dalam masyarakat dan dunia Islam. Ia dikaitkan secara langsung dengan Islam. Manakala awal tahunnya pula dijadikan antara hari-hari kebesaran Islam.Tahun Masihi pula memang dikenali oleh masyarakat antarabangsa kerana seluruh dunia menjadikannya tarikh utama di dalam kalendar mereka. Awal tahunnya dijadikan hari besar dan dirayakan, termasuk lah rakyaat Malaysia.. Azam tahun baru mama Irfan..??

Let me share MORE!!

2008-01-04T17:22:00.000+08:00

Since some of you love to see my cloth wipes photos, and asking if I can share some more, so I decided wanna put some more here! errrrr malu juga but LANTAK lah kan! huhuhuhuu hope u enjoy the blue sky! Nice view isn't it?

I took this photo in the afternoon, nearly to 12 o'clock in the afternoon! Thanks to my dearhubbychubby for holding the umbrella for me! honestly, he got headache after the photo shoot session!

LookAtTheBlueSky of Land Below The Wind!

The cloth diapers UFO a.k.a payung Irfan!

Last but not least.. Irfan and Papa in action! kasihan Irfan kena panas! He asked me to take his photo since he confused why papa and mama taking photo of his cloth diapers only!

Irfan n his mnkee!

2008-01-03T13:46:00.000+08:00

Irfan got this mnkee a.k.a monkey form his aunty. He loves this monkey so much, so when he found out mnkee armpit tear off he feels so upset for his mnkee and ask mama to put some medicine on it! errrrrr mama pening for a while.. but then I know what is the best "medicine" I can give to mnkee!

" eeyannn mnkee akit.. jap, jap mama etak ubat yaaa.. eeyaaann mnkkee " = kesian monkey sakit, sekejap mama letak ubat ye, kesian monkey
He keeps saying this sentence from the beginning until I finished my stitching on mnkee armpit! duhh I really cannot see his face that time... mahu nangis ada mahu ketawa pun ada!!

"eeyann mnkee.. eeyannn mnkee.." = kesian monkey.. kesian monkey..
JustLookAtHisFace!!

"ok .. mnkee dah ok... tak akit agi kann mnkee? kann "

mama rolling down on the floor already!

"yayyy mnkee dah ok!!! ayaaaaaaang mnkee! "
mama irfan pingsan! fewww lega! Lucky I manage to stitch a bit!!

I think he also will pingsannn! If he realised what has he done to mnkee while he's sleeping!! ohhh dear...

Happy New Year 2008!

2008-01-01T21:14:00.000+08:00

Yayyyy It's New Year!!

Happy New year 2008 to all of you then..
May all the new year resolutions will come true and
may all of us be bless with joyful and happiness for this 2008 ahead!!

All about cloth ... and cloth...

2007-12-30T21:23:00.000+08:00

Before I get married, I never imagine that one day I will use cloth diaper for my children or any cloth pad for myself! But now everything in my life seems turning into cloths... Starts with cloth diapering.. cloth wipes... then cloth pads and now facial cloths! Why? ermm honestly, they really suite my life style! Ya, maybe some might think, "eeuwwww how gross?" but for me I can handle all the "grossy things" with no sweat! But I think maybe it just me, and I believe everyone got their own style and their own preference...

I started with only 2 cloth pads for the 1'st time trying... I bought 1 regular and 1 heavy flow Imse Vimse cloth pad. Why 2 only? hihihi Actually I plan to have another child and hoping that my period won't come but I was wrong, which end up I bought some more pads from miabambina.com on the following month since I feel more comfortable with the dry and healthier feelings on it compare to dispo one.. Then I bought Mamapads and their panty liners! Now I also have Ultimate Heavy & regular flow Organic bamboo velour, Minkee Ultimates!, Endura pads and liners and also hemp silk liners. Lately I feel more comfortable using fully cloth pads during my period and cloth panty liner daily!...Let me share how do I wash them. Usually I'll rinse the soiled pad first, then soak about 1-2 hours with Scarlet Secret before I wash them in washing machine together with my son cloth diaper. I don't mind washing them all together since I also rinse all my son's CD before I dump into my washing machine. Before Sandra gave me to try the Scarlet Secret last month, I just soak them with little bit of detergent actually, Trojan also works nicely to remove all the stain. But Scarlet Secret works more effectively which they always give "new look" and softens my cloth pad after few times washing! Amazing but truth!

Last few days, I started using facial cloth too! I used them for scrubbing, removing makeup and applying toner!They are great and also easy to wash! I used same method of washing as my cloth pad. I am not sure how much I can save costs by using this facial cloth since I can get cotton balls wipes easily and cheap, but in terms of my own satisfaction on using cloth, yes I am satisfy and happy enough to proceed using this facial cloths more and more in future!... and now I am really into cloth and cloth!

And here I show you my Happy Tushies Momma pad bag that I used for outing. There are two compartment to store clean and dirty pad separately... Very handy and useful. You can get this pad bag from Miabambina.com. The other e-store that selling other brand of cloth pad in Malaysia are femchoices.com, babysashanmom.com, and babyznmom.com.Happy trying!

Since I know you!

2007-12-29T17:52:00.000+08:00

Since I know you...
.. my life is busy hanging around with you and your beautiful kids which I enjoy every moment of it
.. I have a new "gang makan!" which I always enjoy our eating time together! You are really food expert! you Rock!! hihihi
.. I know how to cook the original soto ayam, tiramisu and spaghetti bolognese!
.. I know how to put my makeup! true fact: the last time I did put on my makeup was on my wedding day! and all those makeup set for my hantaran never been used! pingsan!
.. I know how to do some exercise with Irfan so that he can use his muscle in correct way also I learned a lot from you how to buy a correct toys for my boy!
.. I start blogging and FS because of you! and since that moment also I know that my hubby also got his own FS!!!!
.. I know more and more and MORE about cloth diapering world! Even since I know you I feel lazy to surf about CD because I know the CD Guru is always here with me! hihihi
.. I've got back my courage and confident to drive alone ! Even to park in the small parking space! yayyyy.. thanks for being my co-pilot!
.. I watched movie in the cinema for the 1'st time with a 'friend' in KK! I won't forget all the moment my heart stop beating many times while we watching "I am Legend" that day!!
.. I know how to eat "penjaram"! so yummy!
.. I have someone to share my life and my story morie!
.. I nearly burnt your kitchen! muahahahahahahaahaa
.. You make me upset to move back to peninsular later!
.. I have more and more memorable times that I can't forget!
.. I have a new best friend known as TLSIR!
Thank God to give me an opportunity to meet this down to earth lady and so kind hearted lady I met so far since I moved in KK... My life now full filled of joys and happiness. Before? Yes I was happy too spending my life with hubby and Irfan but I missed all my friends in the meaning of "true friend"... Thank You for being my friend and may God Bless our friendship...

** for "you" I bet you know who is "you"!!**

tAg: I've been tagged

2007-12-25T23:12:00.000+08:00

I've been tagged again.
Thanks Sandra for tagging me. At least I have something to blog here... This holiday season really makes me lazy to blog. Since Aidil Adha on the 20th Dec until Christmas today 25th Dec me and DH just stay at home and makan! ya.. I ate a lot lately!! I had Ketupat, Rendang Ayam, Laksa Penang, Pannetone, cincau bandung, macaroni and cheese, soto ayam, chendol and ++ uwaahhhhh pingsan! Since I suka makan, so lantak lah! hihihiii

Ooopss back to the topic! I suppose to finish this homework first... so here are the rules:

1. Do the following without complains.
2. Choose 5 people to do this quiz after you've done yours.
3. Tag the chosen one.
4. Start your post with "I've been tagged"

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I've been tagged by Sandra

Favourites
Colour: pink+fushia and gold+brown
Food: Laksa Penang is the most favourite! Anything else as long as halal I definitely eat! :D
Movie: Harry Porter movies for sure!
Sport: Badminton, tennis and swimming (unfortunately since I moved to KK I only swim 3 times only! kasihan... hihihi)
Day: Friday
Season: What ya..? Malaysia is sunny+cloudy+raining for the whole year... and last time, I hate winter emmm the only season that I can think I like most now is Musim Durian! hihihi does it count?? :D
Ice cream: Vanilla+blueberry

First
Best friend: Mellda98!
Crush: hihihi.. SNTW
Movie: Robin Hood
Music: Before, now and forever is slow Rooock! hihihi When Love & Hate Collide

Last
Drink: Ice Milo..
Car ride: Just came back from CentrePoint and Tiara cafe...
Crush: Now and forever MSMS! hihihi
Phone call: Bek
CD played: Def Leppard - When Love & Hate Collide! Just now in the car...
Gone out with good friends: Yesterday to Palm Square and KK Toys to buy xmas presents
Broken a law: nOpE
Been arrested: nOpE

I'm going to pass this tag to (the chosen one!) :
1. Celine
2. Charish (do this after your confinement ya..)

Cloth Wipes

2007-12-16T21:52:00.000+08:00

I must share this photo!! Yesterday, when I was taking photo of my CD then suddenly came out of the idea taking photo of my cloth wipes pula! and end up with... which I think my cloth wipes photo look nicer then my CD photo! pingsan! LOL so... ? What do you think? Nice rite? not only the wipes of course, I mean the blue sky!! hihihi "masuk bakul angkat sendiri!" hihihi still thinking to upload my cloth pad photo also one day... BTW I hope, my grandchildren and our future generation also still be able to breath and see all those blue sky like what we have now...

Cloth Diapering in the Daycare

2007-12-07T19:18:00.000+08:00

Last November, Irfan's nanny moved to Miri and since that day Irfan stays in the nursery. At first I was a bit worried if the daycare taker refuse to use the cloth diaper on him. When first time I met the daycare taker and told them that my baby is using cloth diaper they thought I use traditional lampin. Only on the first day Irfan in the daycare they knew that is modern cloth diaper hehehe. At first they were a bit blur and confused, they thought they must change the insert only. Nevertheless, after I made some explanation and demonstration, the daycare taker seems more understand and look happier...and they are now enjoying it. After few weeks they asked...
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The daycare taker: "mama Irfan, mana beli diaper Irfan ni, cute-cute ohhh, tidak nampak pun ada jual di Giant?!"

Mama Irfan: "hihihi i beli dari kawan tinggal di Damai, dia ada online store jual cloth diaper... Banyak lagi yang ada di jual nya! kakak cuba buka web www.miabambina.com"

The daycare taker: "ohh begitu. Kakak ni mahu introduce pada adik beradik kakak, tapi kakak tidak ada pakai sekarang, jadi kakak tunggu selepas kakak cuba, barulah kakak bagitahu mereka. Kakak tengok bagus ini diaper! Irfan punya pula nice-nice lah the prints"

Mama Irfan: "Ohhh iya... banyak lagi yang cantik prints nya kak, especially for baby girl! hihihi"

The daycare taker: "Kakak sekarang sudah 12 minggu pregnant, kalau kandungan kakak sudah 6 bulan nanti kakak mintak tolong mama Irfan bawa kakak beli boleh kan? Kakak mahu beli sikit-sikit"

Mama Irfan: "ya kak, boleh ajer! Nanti saya bawak... sebenarnya banyak lagi pilihan yang kakak boleh beli selain jenis poket dan AIO yang selalu saya pakaikan untuk Irfan. Di sana nanti kakak tengok... hihihi nanti kita cerita lagi ya kak, saya kena balik cepat hari ni"

Even the daycare owner talked to me the other day that she'll use cloth diaper for her next baby! yayyy....!

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Usually I will bring 3 or 4 cloth diapers to the daycare, which is normally I mix some pocket and All In One diaper. I will make sure the insert is already keep inside into the pocket! I also provide one All Day wet bag so that all used CD will go into the wet bag. The daycare taker usually rinse all the poo and if only others baby are in good mood then I can see they also help me rinse the pee as well!. (I teach them how to spray the CD to make their job easier...)Oh ya, I also provide them 3 wipes but usually they use it for wipes Irfan's hand and mouth, not for the cleaning b** since they feel so "sayang" to use them for wipes poo hihihihi Well, so far so good, they don't complaint and I am satisfied enough. And now one of my friend also start Cd'ing her daughter in the same daycare with my son! And they look happier because we are reducing their garbage though! . Now I would like to share irfan's cloth diaper that I bring to the daycare...

Here are we are! 3 wipes, 1 All Day wet bag and 4 diapers! I'll put them in Irfan's nursery's bag. And below is my pail liner... hihihi just want to show you where usually I keep all the used Cd at home... I wash my diaper everyday and sometimes once in two days.. so this pail liner is big enough to keep all my usage!

I miss my dearhubbychubby!

2007-12-05T15:26:00.000+08:00

This week is the most tiring week for me... since hubby is outstation then irfan's having bad coughing and i am having bad mood because of my period cycle is a bit late. Iya.. another frustration after being so excited for about 1 week... sigh... These few days I feel tired. I have to do all the house works on my own! sigh...! I can't imagine my life without my DH! Even today he's been away for 3 days I feel crazy already! Now I realise how good my husband to me and my DS.. how helpful and supportive he is! How care and loving he is to us! Just say what ever you wanna say about me, but I am not the "queen control", he's the one who always offer himself to help me in the kitchen, to do laundry, vacuum and mop the house on the weekend, bath Irfan and change Irfan's CD even never complain every time irfan wakes him up asking for a milk! He always offer himself to take care of Irfan every time we go out for shopping. Even every time we eat outside, he always ask me to have my meal first while he takes care of Irfan... Even got one time once we out for dinner, he only ate the starter then wait for me to finish my dinner while he accompanied Irfan sleeping in the car! huhuhu Most of my friend said I am lucky for having a husband like my DH, but I feel like nothing because I used to it already. But today... now... after 3 days he's out for his job, I do realise how lucky I am! yes I am lucky for marrying such a great man! Now I understand why my mom always said... "Marrying a guy who's love you is better than marrying a man that you love"... Now my love is growing more and more for him... I can't wait to meet him back this Sunday... irfan and I miss him terribly... he keeps asking "papa ne mama?" and everytime I answer his question for sure my eyes is getting red and burst out of tears... "sob sob sob" .. to papa, I know u gonna read this post... I just want to let you know that I Love U and so much and thank you for being a great husband and papa... Sorry because I'm kind of person who always not good in showing off my feelings to you... but deeply in my heart you are always my number one...

tAg: MAX!

2007-12-04T13:22:00.000+08:00

First time I received the four-tags-in-1 tag! uwaaahhhhhh sharine is really "the Master tag" ohhhh LOL btw thanks for tagging me.. I try to finish it now ya...

1. Shopping tips
~ Start copy ~It’s very simple. When you receive this tag, copy the whole list and add your own shopping tip to the bottom and pass it on.

Wear comfy clothing when you’re shopping. You don’t wanna fuss with too many laces and buttons when you’re trying clothes on. http://rinnah-marketplace.blogspot.com/

Choose stores offering some kind of reward program, e.g. purchase points, rebates or store coupons. Knowing how the program works and when to use them will save you a lot of money in the long run. http://kakishopping.giddytigers.com/

Always ask for a discount or bargain, especially when you pay cash for big purchase like furniture and electrical items, you will be surprised how much lesser you have to pay. http://leahschrader.com/

Buy in bulk or from the hypermarket. Hypermarket like Giant and Tesco has greater offer than places like Jusco or Parkson. (I’m referring to household stuffs) http://montessorimum.com/

Think again if it does really makes any different without having that, and if no, it means you don’t really need to spend on that. http://www.demoments.net/

Wear comfortable shoes when going for shopping spree. Closed toes and high heels won’t give you the joy of shopping. If possible, wear sneakers or sandals like Birkenstock. http://littlepaces.com/

Make sure to jot down the prices of the stuff that you normally buy. Browse thru all the leaflets of promotions whenever you find them and scan for the stuffs you needed because sometimes they offer stuffs cheaper than the big players. This would save you time and energy running between retailers around to compare prices.http://tutiger.blogspot.com/

Compare prices on same item from different shopping locations if possible. If buying in bigger amount or quantity, don't forget to visit specialty shop or even wet market for example dry cooking/baking ingredient if you are buying in kilograms. http://awakenspring.blogspot.com/

Make a list then follow the list. Write down which store we will visit and which stuffs we plan to buy. Make sure we only buy things in the list.. usually is easy for us to jot down everything on the piece of paper, but to follow the list is another problem I think hihihi then keep all the receipts at least 2 weeks after shopping, it is important in case we need to return back or change stuff we bought because normally they will ask back the receipts. http://crystal-ivy.blogspot.com/

~The End~

2. 5 links to 5 own posts
So sorry ya, i just started blogging, therefor not many topics i can relate to the link...

*** INSTRUCTIONS: ***
1. Post 5 links to 5 of your previously written posts. The posts have to relate to the 5 key words given below.
2. Tag 5 other friends to do this meme. Try to tag at least 2 new acquaintances (if not, your current blog buddies will do) so that you get to know them each a little bit better.
3. Don’t forget to read the archived post and leave comments.

*******************************************************

Link ONE must be about FAMILY: Irfan turns to 2 years
Link TWO must be about FRIEND: My CD moms' friend in KK!
Link THREE must be about YOURSELF: 8 facts about myself! does it count? LOL
Link FOUR must be about YOUR LOVE: MyDearHubbyChubby
Link FIVE can be ANYTHING YOU LIKE: Another exercise on e-scrapbooking

3. The Age I Wish To Go Back

**************Start copy***************
Instructions:

Title: The Age That I Wish To Go Back To

Requirement: Write about the one age that you wish to go back to and why?

It's got to be 20! Where i enjoy my life very much! That time not so many things I had to think about.. just study and enjoy my life as a student! Go where ever I wanna go and do what ever I wanna do as long as don't go beyond the "border" :) My life was so simple and easy that time hihihi

The Age that they Wish to Go Back to:

Amidrin wish to go back to age 22 to correct back some mistakes in life.
Lemonjude wish to go back to age 6 to enjoy kid’s life.
L’abeille wish to go back to any year but never return to age 28.
Sweetpea wish to go back to, actually, just thinking about 17.
Lovelymommy wishes to go back to age 21.
Laundryamah wishes to go back to the eve of my wedding day.
mommyof2angels wishes to be daddy's girl again.
Babybooned wishes to go back to the age of 18.
Slavemom wishes to go back to the age of 15, after the SRP exams.
Peridot&Sapphire wishes to go back to the age of 18.
crystal-ivy wishes to go back to the age of 20, enjoying her student life.

4. Tag 5 on 5
That is to have 5 answers to all questions and tag another 5 person.

5 things in my room :
i. my queen bed
ii. built-in wardrobe
iii. makeup table
iv. the bed side table
v. my radio

5 things I've always wanted to do :
i. Go to Mecca and perform hajj with DH n DS
ii. Bring Irfan to the place where me and hubby met
iii. Go to the rock concert with Irfan hihihi
iv. Shopping in China with Bek!
v. Create my own crystal ivy design

5 things in my bag :
i. My purse
ii. Lip balm
iii. Hand phone
iv. Pen and note pad
v. Pen drive

5 things in my wallet :
i. IC
ii. Driving license
iii. Maybank card
iv. Cash
v. Irfan and hubby photo

5 things I'm currently into :
i. Read my friend's blog and blogging my own
ii. e-scrabbooking
iii. Baking Kek Sarawak
iv. Cloth Diapering mom
v. Home made bracelet and necklaces from Swarovski Crystal

And this MAX tag goes to 5 amazing lady...
*Far
*Unda
*Sandra
*Awoks
*Lazy Daisy
Come on ladies... susah I mahu tag orang tau! so better do your home work hihihi and I know some of you already do some of it!

mAkAn tImE!

2007-12-01T01:13:00.000+08:00

The other day we had dinner with Sandra and Indy... "unplan" dinner actually, but end up with one of the most unforgettable time in my life!! Why?? Definitely because of the food! Which are so yummymommymahulagi!! and also sort of something happened "behind" the story made me feel more sayang to mydearhubbychubby! hehehe we had dinner at The Mediterranean Bar & Restaurant, First Beach Tg. Aru, KK. Really nice and romantic restaurant I must say... :) (known for the best Cuisine & Sunset in KK if i am not wrong) There are many choices of authentic dishes from Southern France, Italy, Spain and Greece. Since that was the 1'st time we went there so we ate everything that are recommended by the executive chef which is Indy's papa, Nikolay Rocco! hihihi and Sandra also help us! TQ Bek... (Semoga bertambah murah rezeki Bek sekeluarga!) I love the spicy crab soup and dessert very much! Me and my DH plan to go again next time... heheheee BTW here are the website you can refer to get to know more about the place. http://www.first-beach.com/ and then our photo taken by Sandra and me hihihi sorry ya, those photos mostly taken half way eaten already! LUPA to snap before start eating!! Sedap sangat itu pasal lah.. LOL

The starter - Cheese Ball i guess and Spicy Crab Soup muahhahaa nice!

The main course: Neptune's Platter and Sole Fish With Mushrooms.. very delicious!

The Dessert: Warm Chocolate Chantilly! This one very nice and my most favourite!.. crispy on the outside and melted in the core!

MiaBambina's Workshop

2007-11-21T15:49:00.000+08:00

Hopefully it's not too late to post about this workshop! MiaBambina's workshop was on the 17'th November 2007. Duly it started at 2 o'clock but this "ratu siput" late again! but this time only 10 minutes late due to the heavy rain and this "ratu siput" really "siput" when driving in the rain! huhuhuuu

Honestly, I was going to the workshop purposefully to meet NEL! hehehe But I was sooo excited to be in the workshop though! Because this is my 1'st Cloth Diaper's Workshop I attended so far... There were me, Unda, Nel, Jen and of course our CD Guru, Sandra. Firstly we introduced our self... Then the workshop begun, 1'st topic was "What will I need to start out".. Sandra shown some cloth diaper type such as pocket diaper, All In One, Hybrid, Fitted and diaper cover.. err also all type of inserts and the training pants! As far as i remember, we discussed about what usually mother needs when to start cloth diapering for their baby...

Then 2'nd topic was more interesting i guess. It was about "Storing & washing cloth diaper" which I think, it is important for cloth diaper mother to know how to wash cloth diaper. They are two basic methods; wet and dry pail, pro and cons each of them, then which detergent should we use and all the laundering mistakes that we should aware, otherwise they will smell and end up with leaking problem. Waahhh sounds a bit complicated rite? NO.. Of course it is not! Anyhow, washing cloth diaper is very easy u know! :D And talking about storing, for me it is really depends on mother preferences where to store them... even I have my own way that works the best for me and hubby which I will share with you guys later hehehe BTW, the workshop ended with demonstration on how to put cloth diaper on, and that time Luna was being a very good model! And that time I was talking much with Nel already i guess!! :D hahahaaa

Anyway, THUMBS UP for Sandra for being the 1'st cloth diaper e-store owner in Malaysia comes up with workshop, some more the whole session is FOC including all the handouts! waaaaaahhh U R REALLY THE BAIKHATILADY!! I hope more CD moms will join us next time, and looking forward for next month workshop and I wish I can attend her workshop every month! LOL And here are some photos during the workshop.. enjoy!

tAg : It's eight..

2007-11-06T21:12:00.000+08:00

Unda tagged me on this! I must say this one is tougher than her previous tag! However this is easier than Sharine's tag! LOL, so I'll do this one first.. :) I hope I can think about the eight things...

EIGHT THINGS I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT
- Internet ( my life can be miserable without it!)
- Making bracelet and necklace from Swarovski Crystal
- Cloth diapering
- Perfume
- Baking a cake ( Kek Sarawak only ya..)
- Reading (parenting books and novels mostly)
- Editing Irfan's photo using Fireworks and lately scrapbooks
- Blogging .. ( lately :) and still in the learning process.. )

EIGHT THINGS I WANT TO DO BEFORE I DIE
- finish my study until PhD
- have my own traditional wooden Malay house
- drive "my own" Toyota Wish
- See all my children be happy and be a successful person
- Go to Mecca and perform haj with DH
- Travel around the world
- Do charity work
- Design my own crystal ivy bracelet!

EIGHT THINGS I SAY OFTEN
- walaweh
- alright!
- ooops
- wait ya.. (ketaraRatuSiput kuang3x)
- faham?
- Really?
- ok
- thanks

EIGHT BOOKS I’VE RECENTLY READ
- Raise Your Child's Self-Esteem
- Asian Parenting Today
- Membina Hati Bahagia
- Nak Ke Tak Nak
- Pa&Ma magazine
- Shaping Excellent Character
- Photoshop CS2
- Pekeliling Kemajuan Pentadbiran Awam

EIGHT SONGS THAT I COULD LISTEN TO OVER AND OVER
- Always - Bon Jovi
- When Love & Hate Collide - Def Leppard
- Wake Me Up When September Ends - Green Day
- The Unforgiven II - Metalica
- The Memory Remains - Metalica
- Bring Me To Life - Evanessence
- All The Small Things - Blink 182
- November Rain - Guns N Roses

EIGHT THINGS THAT ATTRACT ME TO MY BEST FRIENDS
- Not pretending person..
- Simply that I can trust..
- Be honest..
- Understanding..
- Can accept me as what i am..
- Can laugh and cry together..
- Can do and talk crazy things together..
- Always can give and accept opinion..

EIGHT THINGS I’VE LEARNED THIS PAST YEAR
- still learning to be a good cooker...
- still learning to be a good mother and wife esp!
- learn to enjoy my life as what it is..
- still learning how to follow my monthly budget!
- learn how to be a good listener for my dearest...
- learn about housing and property
- Cloth Diapering
- Learn how to be a good blogger

huhhhh what a longgggg homework! lets take a break with my favourite song ya! ENJOY!

Malaysian CD Moms at ClothDiaperNews!!!

2007-11-04T15:05:00.000+08:00

Hi guys!!! Sure you don't want to miss this news!! Check this out!! hoolala! :D
Malaysian Cloth Diapering Moms at clothdiapernews.com
Thanks a bunch to Julia Clark, the owner of earthangelsdiaperco.com for her efforts writting about us! OMG now people can see who is the CD addict in Malaysia!! **Malunya!!** I know they are many more Malaysian CD moms out there which is not in the photo such as Unda (where are you ya?? Ohhh taking this picture rite!!?? huhuhu TQ!), Sharine, Christene (she is the RATU CD addict i must say), far,nurul and many more! Keep it up moms! Malaysia Boleh! :D

Potty Training

2007-10-31T22:18:00.000+08:00

I never thought this could happened! I never teach my DS to use the toilet before (or maybe his nanny did),anyway one day he asked me to open his potty's box (we bought it last 2 months and never open since then...)
well, i thought he just wanna play with the box, but miracle happened and I PENGSAN!!
still speechless until today... even i don't know how to react, happy or sad!!

errr.. should i cry now? huhuhuuu sob sob sob.. tears of joy i must say..

tAg: 38 comments

2007-10-26T11:15:00.001+08:00

This time I got tag from Unda!! ohhh dear another homework and this one, so scarry b'coz too long and so many questions!! huhuhu btw TQ for tagging me ya Unda...

1. Name one person who made you laugh last night?
my DS - Irfan!
2. What were you doing at 0800?
in front of my PC, checking e-mails..
3. What were you doing 30 minutes ago?
read sharine's blog
4. What happened to you in 2006?
Nothing interesting to share i guess...
5. What was the last thing you said out loud?
Selamat Hari Raya!!
6. How many beverages did you have today?
erm 2, orange juice & hot milo.
7. What color is your hairbrush?
natural brown - wood color.
8.What was the last thing you paid for?
my phone bill
9. Where were you last night?
at home baked a cake - Kek Lapis Sarawak.
10. What color is your front door?
beige
11. Where do you keep your change?
Irfan's tabung!
12. What’s the weather like today?
Cloudy... breezy...windy..
13. What’s the best ice-cream flavor?
vanilla and blueberry! yummy yummy
14. What excites you?
New house
15. Do you want to cut your hair?
ya, but not until next month
16. Are you over the age of 25?
Yes
17. Do you talk a lot?
YUPE, especially to all my students hahaha
18. Do you watch the O.C.?
Definitely no b'coz I don't know what is O.C.. :)
19. Do you know anyone named Steven?
Yes...my friend
20. Do you make up your own words?
No
21. Are you a jealous person?
nope...
22. Name a friend whose name starts with the letter ‘A’.
Azliah
23. Name a friend whose name starts with the letter ‘K’.
Khalel
24. Who’s the first person on your received call list?
My 'Abah'
25. What does the last text message you received say?
Salam dh pack baju dah, jgn lupa baju mandi Irfan... Agaknya Irfan faham x nak jumpa akak and keluarga... Kami dh x sabar nak nunggu korang dtg... Nnnt kim salam kt ibu Nurul.. ( msg from Irfan's nanny, yayyyy tomorrow we all gonna meet her!)
26. Do you chew on your straw?
No
27. Do you have curly hair?
No, but i like wavy hair!
28. Where’s the next place you’re going to?
Miri!
29. Who’s the rudest person in your life?
ermmm.. no one i guess
30. What was the last thing you ate?
Donut
31. Will you get married in the future?
No...
32. What’s the best movie you’ve seen in the past 2 weeks?
"Click" last night..
33. Is there anyone you like right now?
ermmm my family and friends...
34. When was the last time you did the dishes?
last night
35. Are you currently depressed?
Nope...
36. Did you cry today?
Nope...
37. Why did you answer and post this?
B'coz this is 1'st tag from Unda so i'm happy doing it even it's quite long!!! :D
38. Tag 5 people who would do this survey....
Can I tag one person only... :)

The only person i wanna tag is...
Lazydaisy! (come on sha, do your homework ya :D)

Selamat Hari Raya!

2007-10-23T18:26:00.000+08:00

I hope it's not too late for me to wish "Selamat Hari Raya" to all my friends!
I was soo busy to upload Hari Raya e-card before i went back for my raya holiday..
Since syawal is one month, means today still hari raya rite, so Selamat Hari Raya to all my family and friends..
Here are some photos of my dear irfan during Raya with atuk and ayek in scrapbook, other photos will be upload soon!

This year memang raya sakan! to see how "sakan" hehehe let me tell u guys..
Raya day off we took; 20 days! the longest day off in my life I took for Raya!
Cake Raya I made; 1 chocolate cake, 1 kek pelangi (esp. for my mum!), 1 Kek lapis Betawi, 1 kek lapis Keju Kencana, 1 kek lapis Holiday Inn and 1 kek Lapis Asia Bagus (those are my favorite, kek lapis Sarawak!)
Raya theme for our family; all in green colours! (dari atuk ke cucu semua hijau, :D)
Raya cookies; Hohoohoo talking about biskut raya,we had lots.. can't recall the name, but my most favourite is Jam Tart!
Raya special menu; the best ever is my mom's ayam kuah kacang and ketupat and my dad's lemang bakar! yummy yummy also my aunt's rendang dendeng!
Raya events; morning we had breakfast together, then went to the mosque for solat raya...
then bermaaf-maafan among family members.. afternoon start visiting our auties, uncle and tok... We took 2 days to finish visiting all of my relatives ! 3'rd day hari raya we went back to my hubby's hometown to visit all his relatives.. but we only took 1 day to finish them all.. fewww penat, tapi seronok, only during hari raya we can meet each other, just emagine the joviality! and now have to start working, but also in Raya mood, got few "Open house" to go and this weekend we'll go beraya to Miri! Hohoho Raya sakan! :D

tAg: My Birthday

2007-10-22T18:24:00.000+08:00

Kena TAG AGAIN! tak aci lu bek, U tag me even i was on my Hari Raya Holiday! BTW thank you, huhuhuhu :) and Sharine also tag me, since Sandra's homework is easier I'm doing it now..

Rules to the tag:
1. Go to Wikipedia and type in your birthday (month and day)
2. Write down 3 events, 2 births, 1 holiday, and tag 5 friends
Its that simple !

Here goes... on my Birthday on the 14th August:

3 events occurred:
1908 - First beauty contest held in Folkestone, England.
1947 - Pakistan gains Independence from the British Indian Empire under the administration of United Kingdom and joins the British Commonwealth.
2003 - Widescale power blackout in the northeast United States and Canada.

2 stars were born :
1966 - Halle Berry, American actress
1978 - Kate Ritchie, Australian actress (we are in the same age! BTW Who looks younger? Me or Kate? LOL)

1 holiday:
Pakistan - Independence Day (From the Indian Empire and from the British colonialist and imperialists under the foreign control of the United Kingdom, 1947).

pheww...done! easy ma hahaha
and i won't tag anyone..

tAg: Magic Carpet

2007-09-30T08:45:00.000+08:00

***Start Copying Here***
Rules:
1. Write a short paragraph about your visit by the two Genies and include a link to the blog that passed on the Genie Symbol to you.
2. COPY the Rules and ENTIRE List below and post it on your blog.
3. List down your wish.
4. Place your name below the last name on the list and pass on the Genie Symbol to at least 5 other bloggers.
5. Please put up either one (or both) of the Symbols of the Genies on your blog to show that the Genies have visited your blog:

Genie King
Genie Princess
The Genie King, the Genie Princess and their trusty Genie Buddy have visited:
Mariuca would like to wish for happiness and success.
Adrian would like to wish for good health and happiness.
Emila would like to wish for happiness and success.
Trinity would like to wish good health for Jan’s brother and Yah and Wan and success.
MPG would like to wish for love and peace.
Jean would like to wish for stress free work environment and happiness.
Cbenc12 would like to wish for health, happiness and luck for my family and friends and me too!Paris Beaverbanks would like to wish for more publicity! Hooyah! (taps swollen head)
Giddy Tiger would like to wish for longer weekends and never-ending holidays!
Shooi would like to wish for peace on earth, love, good health and happiness.
Chinnee would like to wish for happiness and good health forever!
Hui Sia would like to wish for love, health, wealth and happiness.
Chew Lee would like to wish hubby for a successful business venture in Singapore.
Anggie would like to wish for dream and wish come true.
Slavemom would like to wish for happiness and good health for her loved ones (and of coz for herself too!)
Wen would like to wish for happiness and health for herself and her family.
Bryan's Mama would like to wish for health, love & happiness for everyone
Sharine would like to wish for safer world to live in, going green to save the earth and health for everyone
Taty would like to wish for health and happiness for all family and friends also wish that all dreams come true!

Another exercise in scrapbook!

2007-09-10T21:51:00.000+08:00

I got homework from Sandra since last week but lazy to do it! If at school sure I got E already for not doing my homework! LOL but here.. I know Sandra won't give me E hehehe... btw, there's nothing i wanna share for today except my new scrapbook... hehehe they are not really good anyway, so tengok ja bah! LOL

My Baby Irfan! muahhhhhhs

Here they are! Some from Irfan's CD Collections! LOL
And now i'm doing my homework!! 8 facts About Myself! Huhhhh susah lorr... ok ok... here they are.. LOL
1. My name is Taty
2. I'm married
3. My baby is a boy
4. His name is Irfan
5. Currently we live in KK
6. All of us love DURIAN
7. I'm not good in blogging
8. And I hate kena TAG! LOL
Muahahaaaaa sure Sandra will give me F for this! Don't be angry ya... LOL
So charish! You better do your homework! Do you want me to TAG u as well?? LOL

CD Moms Gathering and Chit Chatting..

2007-09-03T20:27:00.001+08:00

ya ya.. I know, it's little bit late for me to put this photo... the gathering was on the 1'st September.. But, since Charish is waiting for it... nah, here they are.. actually, I just learn how to use the scrapbook! **Thanks again Charish for sharing the " Scrapbook laman web"... (Bek, lu can remember what is laman web or not!? LOL )... SO... if this photo still look ugly as my blog, don't mention anything ya! Just TENGOK BA! Hahaaa kasihan dehhh U all.. LOL Nevertheless, I think the ugliness can be cover up by our baby's cute face! And lucky there is Charish! LOL

We all arrived at Sandra's place around 1 o'clock i think, then we ate pizza from Pizza Hut! (b'coz Sandra was busy to cook! *wink*) and Sandra gave me drink PEPSI + SALT! b'coz I had sore throat larrr .. hahaha Then we celebrated Maya's birthday...I love the chocolate cake! Seriously YUMMY!! LOL but I wasmalutotapau! hahaha can understand or not? huhuhuuu

BTW, all the evening we were talking about many things.. some of them that I still can recall were about... eyelashes!, how to put eyeshadow on mata sepet like mine! LOL, cloth diapers of course! and many things... can't remember anymore! sigh... me and siti went back home first since my DH came and fetch us around 4 o'clock... Even I was coughing almost all the time, i really enjoyed the gathering and chit chatting... Hopefully many moms will join us next time!

huhhh sleepy already... time to sleep n pray I won't cry when I leave Irfan in nursery tomorrow! CROSS FINGER everybody!

BTW.. I'm still working on my blog, since my hubby complain "mama irfan's blog looks ugly" .... I hv to do something about it!! GO mama Irfan GO !!

Memory Remains...

2007-08-13T21:52:00.000+08:00

Irfan with his beloved family...

How to help your child develop social skills

2007-08-05T20:48:00.000+08:00

I read this article from the Babycenter.com.. It's might be useful for you guys out there as well... happy reading!

If your child has developed stranger anxiety, don't be upset or embarrassed. Babies normally become nervous around unfamiliar people at approximately 7 months. If he cries when you put him in a distant relative's arms, for example, take him back in your arms and try a slow desensitization process. Work on having him be comfortable in your arms while the other person is around. Then, have the individual talk and play with your child while you hold him. Then, hand him over to the other person for a short time, and stay close. Finally, try to leave the room for a few minutes, and see how it goes. If your child bawls, try again. "Go in and out of the room, and eventually, your child will be secure in the knowledge that even though you're not around at the moment, you will always return shortly," says Dr. David Geller, a Boston pediatrician.

Toddlers can benefit from having peers around, so arrange playdates with other kids, but make sure you have plenty of toys for everyone. Your child may have difficulty sharing his things with others, but you can minimize sharing conflicts.

If you have a 2- or 3-year-old who seems selfish to you, you may worry that you have spoiled him. Don't take it so personally. Kids this age are self-centered by nature. Still, it's important to take the opportunity to model good behavior — saying "please" and "thank you," complimenting someone on a job well done, sharing — and your child will learn soon enough.

How to raise a happy child..

2007-07-11T21:28:00.000+08:00

I got this from Babycenter.com, and I really wanna share this to all of you out there because all parents want the best for their children especially their happiness..

What makes children happy may surprise you. Child development experts who study the subject say that happiness isn't something you can give a child like a prettily wrapped present. In fact, says Edward Hallowell, psychiatrist and author of The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness, over-indulged children — whether showered with toys or shielded from emotional discomfort — are more likely to grow into teenagers who are bored, cynical, and joyless. "The best predictors of happiness are internal, not external," says Hallowell, who stresses the importance of helping kids develop a set of inner tools they can rely on throughout life.

The good news is you don't have to be an expert in child psychology to impart the inner strength and wisdom it takes to weather life's ups and downs. With patience and flexibility, any parent can lay the groundwork for a lifetime of happiness.

Learn to read the signs
When your child was a baby and toddler, you probably had a good sense of whether he was happy or sad. His face lit up in a huge smile when you came home, and he sobbed endlessly when the dog shredded his favorite blankie.

Now that he's older, his emotions are more complex. But fortunately, his ability to control them is growing stronger. Still, the outward signs of whether he's happy or unhappy aren't hard to read. A happy child smiles, plays, shows curiosity, socializes with other children, and doesn't need constant stimulation.

Conversely, says Hallowell, the signs of an unhappy child are clear: The child "is withdrawn, quiet, not eating very much, doesn't spontaneously get involved with other children, doesn't play, doesn't ask questions, doesn't laugh and smile, and has very spare speech."

If you have a naturally shy or introverted child who doesn't laugh or interact a lot, that doesn't mean he's unhappy. Shyness is not the same as sadness, but you'll have to work harder to read his signs. Hallowell says to be aware of any major changes in his behavior — becoming more isolated or fearful — that might suggest he's having problems you should pay attention to.

Paul C. Holinger, professor of psychiatry at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago, has identified nine inborn "signals" that babies use to communicate their feelings. You can recognize these signals in your preschooler also. Two of the signals, "interest" and "enjoyment,", are positive feelings, while the negative signals, especially "distress," "anger," and "fear," add up to an unhappy child.

Most parents recognize that a fearful, easily upset child isn't a happy camper, but Holinger finds that many parents don't recognize that an angry child is usually expressing sadness. No matter the age, "anger is simply excessive distress," says Holinger. When your child hits his brother or yells "I hate you!" it means he's distressed beyond his ability to deal with it.

Your child probably has his own ways of showing you when he's going through a hard time. Some kids may withdraw, some may throw tantrums, and still others may become clingy. As you get to know your own child's temperament, you'll become better at learning the signs that something's not right in his world. For more insights into your child's natural temperament, check out our article, "Are children born happy?"

Make room for fun
If your preschooler took a minute to think about her happiest times, she would probably realize that what makes her happiest is you. And that's the first key to creating a happy child says Hallowell. "Connect with them, play with them," he advises. "If you're having fun with them, they're having fun. If you create what I call a 'connected childhood,' that is by far the best step to guarantee your child will be happy."

Play creates joy, but play is also how your child develops skills essential to future happiness. Unstructured play allows her to discover what she loves to do — build cities out of blocks, teach counting to her stuffed animals — which can point her toward a career that will seem like a lifetime of play. Play doesn't mean after-school lessons, organized sports, and other structured, "enriching" activities. Play is when children invent, create, and daydream.

Kim Orr of Atlanta says that when her youngest was born, the two older children had to drop some of their scheduled activities. "With more downtime," says Orr, "they truly are happier within themselves. I see they're able to manage the rest of their lives better, which breeds an inner happiness ."

Help them develop their talents
Hallowell's prescription for creating lifelong happiness includes a surprising twist: Happy people are often those who have mastered a skill. For example, when your child practices catching a ball, he learns from his mistakes, he develops persistence and discipline, and then he experiences the joy of succeeding due to his own efforts.

He also reaps the reward of gaining recognition from others for his accomplishment. Most important, he discovers he has some control over his life: If he tries to do something, he has the satisfaction of finding that, with persistence, he can eventually do it. Research shows that this feeling of control through mastery is an important factor in determining adult happiness.

Hallowell warns that children, like adults, need to follow their own interests, or there'll be no joy in their successes. Rebecca Marks of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, says that her 3-year-old son Zachary's number one interest is construction. "He loves to build things and to help his dad build special projects. It makes him feel good about himself. We try to help him focus on what he has a natural talent for, where we can tell he's really having fun."

Healthy bodies, happy children
Lots of sleep, exercise, and a healthy diet are important to everyone's well-being, especially children's. For exercise, your child doesn't need to be on a T-ball team: Just running around outside helps children with their moods. And pay attention to your child's need for structure: While some children are very easygoing, most thrive and are happier with a set schedule that lets them know what's coming.

You might also want to pay attention to any connection between your child's mood and particular foods. Some parents find that while sugar can give their child an energy boost, it can also create mood swings or aggressive behavior. Food allergies and sensitivities may also play a role in your child's behavior and mood.

Let them struggle with problems
But, you say, I'm supposed to be creating a happy child! Shouldn't I swoop down and make everything better? In fact, Carrie Masia-Warner, a child psychologist and associate director of the Anxiety and Mood Disorders Institute at the New York University School of Medicine, sees this as a big mistake many loving, well-intentioned parents make.

"Parents try to make it better for their child all the time, to make them happy all the time. That's not realistic. Don't always jump in and try to fix it," advises Masia-Warner. "Children need to learn to tolerate some distress, some unhappiness. Let them struggle, figure out things on their own, because it allows them to learn how to cope."

Hallowell agrees that allowing children a range of experiences, even the difficult or frustrating ones, helps build the reservoir of inner strength that leads to happiness. Whether a child's 7 months old and trying to crawl or 7 years old and struggling with subtraction, Hallowell tells parents, he'll get better at dealing with adversity simply by grappling with it successfully again and again.

They learn that no matter what happens, they can find a solution. This doesn't mean children shouldn't ask for help if they need it, but your role is to help them find a solution, not provide it for them. Learning to deal with life's inevitable frustrations and setbacks is critical to your child's future happiness.

Check in with your child
The best advice on how to know if your child is happy is the simplest: Talk with him. Even more important, says Hallowell: Listen. "I ask my kids if they're happy so often they roll their eyes," he says. "It's a way of checking in, of letting them know that I care."

Masia-Warner agrees that open communication is essential in understanding your child's moods. "For instance, say to your child, 'You seem sad. Is there something you want to tell me, something that's bothering you?' Then, let him talk." If your child brushes you off, try again the next day.

But Atlanta mom Orr warns that your child may let loose when you least expect it. "Like one time we were at the grocery store," she says, "and all of a sudden my daughter was crying in the produce section about something that had happened at school earlier that week."

Allow them to be sad or mad
When your child pouts in a corner during a birthday party, your natural reaction may be to say, "You should be having fun like everyone else!" But it's important to allow her to be unhappy. Hallowell is concerned that "some parents worry any time their children suffer a little rejection, they don't get invited to the birthday party, or they cry because they didn't get what they wanted."

Children need to know that it's okay to be unhappy sometimes — it's simply part of life. And if we try to squelch any unhappiness, we may be sending the message that it's wrong to feel sad. We need to let them experience their feelings, including sadness.

You can encourage your child to label her feelings and express them verbally, which then helps her to regulate them. Don't try to solve her problems for her. Instead, just listen and help her talk through her feelings.

Sharon Cohn of West Orange, New Jersey, believes it's important for her 5-year-old daughter, Rebecca, to learn how to express her emotions rather than bottle them up inside. "She'll say, 'Mom, I'm very angry with you' or 'I'm so sad we couldn't go here.' I try to validate her feelings. I say, 'I'm sorry you're angry' or 'I'm sad also,' and we talk about it."

However, Masia-Warner warns, you shouldn't overreact to your child's negative feelings. "It's normal for kids to become oversensitive or clingy or nervous at times because of something in their environment, but it's not an unhappiness."

Be a role model
According to Dora Wang, assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and mother of 3-year-old Zoe, research shows that you can pass on your temperament to your children — not necessarily through your genes, but through your own behavior and childrearing style. For better or worse, children pick up on their parents' moods. Even young babies imitate their parents' emotional style, which actually activates specific neural pathways.

In other words, when you smile, your child smiles and his brain becomes "wired" for smiling. But be genuine — your child will sense if you're acting. If you make a point of enjoying small things and saying what you're grateful for, you'll be a positive role model for your child.

You can help your child see his glass as half full rather than half empty. For example, if the baseball game gets rained out, point out what a great chance it is to go see a matinee. Cohn tells her kids, "Be happy about what you have instead of being sad about what you don't have." A wonderful dinnertime ritual might be for each family member to say what the best part of the day was.

Peggy O'Leary of Montara, California, finds that when she's highly stressed, her children react immediately. "They silence themselves, they cower." One time when O'Leary was feeling low, her son August said, "Let's play tag again, like when you were happy." It made her realize how sensitive he was to her moods. She now makes an effort to show her children a more positive attitude.

But you don't have to hide your negative emotions either. You can show your child that you're upset about your best friend moving away, and if you follow up by talking about how you will keep in touch and how much fun it will be to visit her, you'll be teaching your child that sadness is a part of life as well as showing him how to find the silver linings.

However, if you find yourself constantly stressed out or depressed, it's important to seek help. "Parents who tend to be depressed are often not good at being consistent with their discipline and providing structure, or at providing consistent praise and having fun with their children. All of this can contribute to emotional problems," says Masia-Warner.

Teach them to do meaningful things
Research shows that people who have meaning in their lives feel less depressed. New Jersey mom Cohn says that charity and helping others is a big part of their family life. Even young children can benefit from this lesson.

Cohn says that after her daughter Rebecca learned about Hurricane Katrina, she and her classmates collected school supplies and backpacks to donate to the kids who lost their belongings. Even helping out with simple household chores, such as taking the laundry out of the drier, can help your preschooler feel that she's making a contribution.

Get help
If you're concerned your child is going through a difficult period, try talking with her teacher and the parents of her friends to see what they're observing. O'Leary says that her daughter Jean's kindergarten year was very stressful for her. "I knew instantly from the look in Jean's eye, and later from her tears, that she was overwhelmed," says O'Leary. She talked to Jean's teacher to find out what was happening in the classroom and to see how they could ease the transition for her.

Most of the time, kids are unhappy or upset due to something stressful in their environment: a fight with a friend, stress at school, or tension at home. But sometimes the source of their discontentment is more serious.

If you see persistent signs of unhappiness — anger, crying, aggression, constant complaining, frustration that's easily provoked, frequent headaches or stomachaches, difficulty sleeping or eating — don't hesitate to consult a mental health professional for an evaluation. Whether you go the route of a licensed therapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist, make sure you choose someone who specializes in children. Take heart though: Masia-Warner says that depression in children is rare.

2007-07-10T22:25:00.000+08:00

Time goes very fast... And Irfan turns to 2 years old last month.. here are some photos of him when he was 2 weeks old until he turns to 2 years old... he can speak few words though not so clear! like ..

"mama" = MAMA of course! hehehe

"papa" = PAPA hehehe

"fish" = FISH! his first word after mama and papa! LOL

"cat" = CAT! so correct even for the first time came out from his mouth! LOL

"car" = CAR, he loves car very much!

"madi" = MANDI.. LOL

"aaatuk" = ATUK of course at kampung! and everytime we call my dad, he only can say two sentences to his Atuk, "elloo tuuuk" and "bye bye tuuk".. LOL

"aaaayek" = AYEK (my mom), also at kampung with Atuk.. "ello yeek" .. "bye bye yeek" hahaha

"paahhhh" = OPAH! again Opah at kampung Kuala Kangsar! ... and again "ello pahhh" and "bye bye pahhh" LOL

"go mama/papa go" = Go Papa/ Mama Go!! everytime he needs to be alone! heeheee means, poo poo time! LOL

"bird" = BIRD, and also correctly! LOL

"plisssshh mama" = Please Mama! You should listen how gentle his voice everytime he's saying this!!LOL

"kakaak" = KAKAK hehee

"waa uu eeee" = guess what!? ONE TWO THREE! ** Sigh..**

" err uu tuu" = I love You too! LOL

"air" = AIR.. also excel! lol

LOL.. and my favourite is always "plissshh mama!" LOL

MyFirstJot...

2007-06-17T19:59:00.000+08:00

Emm.... first time writing in my own blog...feel a little bit strange because i know anyone can read this. So the first thing come up in my mind is i must jot down something useful to anyone who read my blog. For sure i wanna talk something about parenting and how to raise up our children in the best way. Last but not least, is my hobby which is making a bracelet and necklace from pearl and crystal. This is my best interest and i might say i become addicted to them. Do visit my photo page blog to enjoy my collection and don't hesitate to contact me if you wanna know how i made them also if you wanna buy.. there are on my favourite site list ya.. (bukan nak promote tauuuu hehehe). That is how i got the idea for my blog name "Crystal-ivy". Crystal, because i love crystal so much... ivy, well hehehe i like this name very much and i wish i could give this name for my future baby girl :) . And since my little baby Irfan starts wearing a cloth diaper, i will share some information about it. I think every mother in this world should try this modern cloth diapers for their baby to get to know how easy-to-use, save money and environment friendly they are. Lastly, happy reading my blog and please do jot your comment or idea if you have any while reading my blog. Thank You