I stared at her - that person in front of me. She looks similar but in many ways, she seems different. Her hair has few strands of grey. Her eyes mirror a sense of wisdom but also a tinge of worry and cautiousness. Look closer you'll see, her eyes reflects the people that she loves the most - her husband and two little boys. The skin below her eyes have darkened from the sleepless nights caring for her young boys who sometimes would cry at night when they don't feel well or when they need milk. … [Read more...]
EXPLORER KID
Looking at our 2-year-old son play with his toys and running all around, my husband and I are amazed of the glee we see on his face. We observed a childlike concentration and focus in him as he quietly plays with his favorite cars. My husband asked me while observing our kid, "What is he thinking about? What goes on in his head when he plays?" My hubby and I prefer him to play with his toys and run around rather than spending hours on gadgets like smartphones & tablets. We look for ways to … [Read more...]
THINGS THAT INSPIRED ME THIS WEEK
I took this week to just relax... to just chill with Fynn at home... spending time, watching TV shows & movies with my parents... chatting about school & relationship stuff with my nephew & niece... I spent most of my day either at bed, breastfeeding and napping with Fynn. I wanted to just chill before my busy days would start soon in a few weeks. I enjoy seeing Fynn grow up before my very eyes. The 3 kg infant I saw a month before is now a plump, adorable, funny baby. He loves to … [Read more...]
GOODBYE 2015! HELLO 2016!
Goodbye 2015! You have been a challenging year for me. But you made me stronger and taught me a lot of things about life, my strength & capabilities and my weakness. Being a new mom, a wife, a full-time doctor, a blogger and all the other hats that I wear can test my ability to manage my time and priority-setting. You have opened up opportunities for me and new horizons that I never ventured before. Overall, you were a good year that made me a better person and well-equipped to face … [Read more...]
NAJ’S KUALA LUMPUR BIRTHDAY TRIP
You know that a few months ago we celebrated Naj's first birthday in Kuala Lumpur. My hubby and I decided to do away with a big extravagant birthday party which Naj wouldn't appreciate yet and opted for fun family travel in country we never been to. A day before Naj's birthday, we rode plane to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! Travelling with an active 1-year-old in tow can be intimidating but we were up for the challenge. We arrived at around 10:30 AM in Kuala Lumpur. We bought our KLIA Ekspres … [Read more...]
5 HALLOWEEN COSTUMES IDEAS FOR NAJ
I know it is quite early for Halloween but it is never too early to plan for Halloween costumes. I think Halloween is just a fun time to go wild and dress up. My friends and I are thinking of organizing a fun Halloween party in our home. I am excited to dress Naj up into a costume. This will be his first Halloween celebration. I have always find kids in costumes to be so cute. He will look so adorable in the costume. We wanted to have a Best Costume Competition for Boys, Girls and Kids. I want … [Read more...]