Archive for September, 2009

Care To Shed Some Light ?

I am in my S.O.S  mood.

We will be heading home next week and does anyone out there know where I can get cheap, affordable readymade baju kurung ? So far nothing in my wardrobe fits! Mom also mentioned she bought Aidan his first baju melayu and I hope it fits him like a glove, if not – where can I get a decent baju melayu for a 4/5 month old ?

Despite getting all excited about our trip home, I am very nervous about the very long  journey. My biggest worry is his frantic screaming and I am all for sedating the little rascal on the flight if he gets a little out of hand but the daddy has strongly opposed the idea. So looks like I will have to pack his favourite blankie, toy and pillow along to recreate his bedroom scene in that tiny little bassinet, I hope it works. And that’s not counting the pre-sterilized disposable bottles and bibs, nappies, jammies etc that I have to lug too. Oh dear, oh dear – Wish me luck ! Any tips ?

I won’t be having much of a raya celebration this weekend as hubby will be oncall on Friday and Sunday eventhough we have been invited to a few houses. I’ll see how it goes. There’s so much to settle – we called the gardener over yesterday to mow the lawn which was looking rather desperate and Aidan also just had his 4 month vaccination and has been feeling rather contrary. He woke up twice in the middle of the night with a burning head. For the past 2 months, he has been sleeping alone through the night with no feeds, so last night was pretty alarming that he demanded a cuddle and that’s what he got, poor boy.

I am slowly organizing his Aqiqah from here – ordered little favours but I have yet to reconfirm with the people. I have warned mom to not bother about a decorated crib as the hefty boy is already rolling, topsy turvy! We have been joking about putting him in his bumbo seat but knowing him, he’ll be squirming to get out after 5 minutes. That’s why its best to have the Aqiqah when they’re 7 days old when all they do is sleep, hehe.

And…I haven’t come round to emailing you people about our open house! Now I wish I have Facebook, makes life easier. I hope to do so soon-ish (not Facebook)  so do check your email! If not, I have to rely on Momster for everyone’s number.  (How come I only have her number ?)

Some time this week I have to start packing our clothes, send the car for servicing, vaccinate Pepper ( I hope she doesn’t get a fever too) and prepare her food and lodging, clean the house as we’re expecting guests on Monday , iron hubby’s work clothes as he will be coming back to Eire earlier, juggle a very demanding 4 month old baby AND trying to read Dan Brown’s latest!  I know I can hire a babysitter as all of it can be done in a day or 2, but at the same time I know it’s feasible if planned accordingly. And then there’s raya too!

Okay, if you don’t hear from us – Selamat Hari Raya and Maaf Zahir Batin! Have a safe journey balik kampung .

Sorry no formal raya photo of the 3 of us on the sofa and I hope this will do- a pleasant walk in the park before heading off to a friend’s iftar last Saturday.

He kept looking away !

He kept looking away !

We wanted to take a photo of Aidan in his Harvard tee to give to my father but he was getting too distracted by the other tourists. I caught his Tok talking to him when he was just born  – ‘Nanti bile besar masuk Harvard macam Tok!’

You can be anything you want Aidan as long as you love Mommy! hehe.

Future Harvard Freshman just like his Tok?

Future Harvard Freshman ?

Lovely garden

Lovely garden - I wish my lawn is as green as this

And now he decides to look at the camera!

And finally now he decides to look at the camera!

ps: All this written in 15 minutes and me sounding like a choo choo train. :D

Rain Free, Sun Filled Day

Honestly, I was waiting for this day to come so I packed Aidan into the car and drove into town hoping to catch some sun.

He needed the fresh air badly, being all cooped-up at home isn’t healthy for a 4 month old.

We took a walk in the park and regretted not bringing the dSLR- I could have taken plenty of photos!

So here are some shots of Dublin from my iPhone and me feeling like a japanese tourist.

fresh air

I love everything about this park

I would always recommend a trip to this park if you’re planning to come to Dublin.

If you’re lucky and the day is sunny,  grab a sandwich in town, pick a spot and just take in the scenery.

I used to feed the ducks back in my college days :D

I used to feed the ducks here back in my college days

Birds eye view of the entrance of the park

Birds eye view of the entrance of the park

I took the photo above from the top most window of this building,

St Stephen's Green SC

St Stephen's Green SC

Shopping and dining is great too – plenty of shops, boutiques and restaurants or you can just walk along Grafton street and be entertained by the street musicians.

Oh, can I just include one photo taken last year – just around the corner from the park is a lovely theatre where you can catch some great shows. My last one was Riverdance.

This photo is pretty sentimental - I didn't know I was already 6 weeks pregnant with Aidan!

This photo is pretty sentimental - I didn't know I was already 6 weeks pregnant with Aidan! No wonder the dress was a little too tight. I can't wear it now :(

Back to my story, today while I was just traipsing around town exploring every corner, I found a really lovely children’s boutique selling really cute clothes and toys. I must make a trip there again.

Another view

Another view of the city

You don't have to go to NYC for a Horse and Carriage ride

You don't have to go to NYC for a Horse and Carriage ride

Anyway, I bought a little gift for a friend who just gave birth to a baby boy called Mohd Affan last week. We’re planning to pay them a visit this weekend.

Aren't they cute ?

Aidan got one too, aren't they cute ? You can actually wheel them around.

Daddy came home from work and turned Aidan’s name around.

It took me 4 months to realize this...teehee

It took me 4 months to realize this...teehee

So that’s a little tour of Dublin if you ever plan to come to this place.

The walk  ( and the window shopping ) did us both good, felt a little refreshed.

The sun was definitely a mood-lifter, it’s so easy to make me happy :D