Hari Raya 2018 (Part 1)

Jhon and I were actually pretty happy and excited for this year's Hari Raya because this year, we have Sarah! I remembered last year, we kinda used Hari Raya as a pregnancy reveal to my relatives. This year, Sarah was turning 9 months old, all big and cute to wear kids' baju kurung!

It was the usual routine, Mak came over to our place and have all the guests visit our home for Hari Raya. But first, take ALL the photos! hehe

Sarah looked absolutely cute in her hand me down baju kurung from Nadya. She was also in a good mood with all kinds of expressions. Everything was going well. We ate Hari Raya food and binge watch whatever that was on TV. 

After Friday prayers and before the guests arrived, we did the maaf-maafan part first. Look at that little girl, probably wondering what was going on. haha















Sarah with her favorite Uncle Jamil. He is the only other person who she allows to hold, carry and bully play. Sometimes, if he ignores her, she would get upset. haha







Everything went well until afternoon and guests came by.
Sighs.
I don't wish to indulge on the details but all I can say was shit hit the fan and it officially became a horrible Hari Raya for us.I don't think Sarah would remember anything (until she reads this and asked me about it haha) but she took the situation really well. Even though she was tired and hungry, she waited for me patiently to be available for her.

Among all the things I was glad she inherited (if it was even possible), it was Jhon's absolute patience.

When everything was settling down, we had to salvage what was left of the celebration especially when we had more guests.

Let's move on to a light-hearted note like these 2 with their yearly pose. haha



You see, I was not kidding when I said Sarah was awesome that day. It's a big deal for her to want to sit on other people's lap, hokay? haha





Managed to get it! All cucu Pak Rahim & Cik Normah in one photo.
You have no idea how hard it is for all these kids to be together while all dressed up.
If you had read my previous post, now we have 1 more boy to add in this group.



Our evening guests!
Thank you for coming!





And that was our first Shawal with Sarah. Sucks in some ways but it was what it was.

Hello Azril Zidan!

Welcoming a new bundle of joy from Kakak's family on 8th August 2018, Azril Zidan!

Kakak had her first child in her late thirties and still making healthy ones at almost 44! She's blessed to able to do so, don't you think?

Abg Awil's bloodline is very strong because it's obvious who Azril looks like. haha

It's either that or the superstition of wife always fighting with husband is true! haha 

Ahh.. the last time I held a newborn baby was almost 1 year ago and it was Sarah.

Look at her in the background being cautious. She was a good and patient girl. She didn't get upset me holding the baby BUT as soon as my hands were free as I passed him to another person, she quickly whined and hopped onto my lap. haha

KKH also now is strict with guests unlike last year; only 4 guests at a time which is leceh lah because when a baby is born, surely, a group of people will always come. They should make an exception for private rooms, at least.

Suddenly, I felt I wanted to rewind back to Sarah was a baby, when she was just a little puff. I am also still wondering when should Jhon and I make another one because I don't want Sarah to be an only child. hehehe

I mostly wonder at what age Sarah should be when I have a newborn so I don't struggle so much? When Sarah is potty trained? when Sarah is in Kindergarten??? Don't know!

Life with Nur Sarah (Month 8)

Did you missed it? 

Life with Nur Sarah (0-1 Month), (Month 1), (Month 2), (Month 3), (Month 4), (Month 5), (Month 6), (Month 7)

Sarah's 8th month main photo was a little special because it was taken when Jhon and I were celebrating our wedding anniversary.

Sarah has been more active as ever as she truly enjoys going out and experience everything. She has always been a joy and still is. 

Of course, after getting back from the staycation, Sarah had mild fever. It was most probably from the damp weather but as usual, she bounced back pretty well.

Sarah with Silly Syihab. haha Say that a few more times faster. Sarah interacted with kids better than adults. With that said, she was also picking up and studying the other kids' antics too. I dread her picking up the bad stuff, though.

I love the cuddles when she's asleep.

Sleep deprivation was still a thing although I do get random good ones once in a while.

At this age, she recognizes the front facing camera well so it's easy to get her to smile at the camera. She loves to see her reflection. I did wondered if she knew it was her or she thought it's another baby.

One day, as we were looking at the mirror, I made a face. She looked at my reflection and then at me which means she knows it was the same me. But another day, while she was holding minyak Telon, and looking at the mirror, she attempted to massage the ointment on her belly but on the mirror. haha

This is also the time I am starting to gain more weight. SIGH! I thought I managed to stabilize it at first but nope!

I don't know if you can see here but Sarah also got her first bump. I know, annoying right? First bump also must record, could be first-kid syndrome. haha But I actually was proud lah that Sarah survived quite a while before getting hurt. I know some babies tend to get hurt way earlier. She got this from crawling over zealously.

We celebrated Mother's Day at McDonalds. haha Okay, we just happened to have breakfast at McD and the auntie gave us Mother's Day card that you can turn into a paper flower. Sarah also got a balloon. Of course, she prefers the paper.

Sarah and her sleeping dust. This was our savior for a a few months to make her sleep easier.

My mini boss. I tell, ya, the this 5in1 Combie was one of the best gift. We would've bought one if Mak didn't intended to buy for us. Of course, I would've chosen the cheaper version, Puku but she insisted. I placed a swaddle cloth over it so I don't have to wash the seat often. haha

It's way easier to shop with her in the shopping cart. She was so cute, all well-behaved and was a in good mood. I remember one of my fond childhood memories when it comes to shopping in NTUC was either sitting in the shopping cart or standing on the front part of the cart.

Since Sarah was older, Jhon had started to bring us to leceh places to go to check out bike stuff again. It's actually not so bad because sometime he brings me to places I've never been before. I just couldn't tahan when it's way too hot and the places he takes us tends to require a lot of walking which is not fun with a kid.

Mother's day officially arrived so I asked Mak out for her favorite kind of outing, food and shopping. I've posted about this outing in this link. 

Ayah had knee surgery and we paid him a visit. Before doing so, we had an early lunch and we happened to sit right underneath the aircon. After we were done with the meal, we could tell Sarah was feeling down and cold. I didn't bring her jacket so we use the swaddle cloth to cover her. She looked so sad but cute. haha

I've started part-time working now, mostly moderating the company's IG's account. If you follow in my IG, you probably can guess what company it is. haha I was glad that at least I have a small amount of dough coming in. Jhon has been very supportive in every aspects but of course, more money is more money.

Sarah with Mak Ngah. She was confused and acting cool here. 1 minute later, she whined for me.

Is your baby is so clingy that she turns you into a chair?

Who am I kidding? I am a lounging chair at this moment. Pfftt..

Sarah was showing signs of improvement in terms of stranger anxiety although she cry after a while. I hope she gets over it soon though. Of course, as I am writing this almost 4 months later, I can tell you, it didn't.