For the love of Izzul

I can't believe that the weekend is already over! Back to school tomorrow. I am just starting to enjoy waking up late and spending the entire afternoon doing nothing but snuggling up with Izzul. He has been sleeping quite a lot the last 2 days. I realise a pattern with him. After several days of active mornings and afternoons - not sleeping much - he will later restore his energy by catching up on his lost sleeps.

But we did go to Sakura for fmaily dinner on Saturday. Lin ( Ez's sister ) was sick of staying at home the last couple of days. She was on medical leave for 5 days as she had to go under some surgery to remove her wisdom tooth. Such pitiful thing. I can't imagine the pain that she was going through. Anyway, check out the photo we took at Sakura's. His cap was a lil too big for him.. hehe. He reminds me of Sudin from Seniman Bujang Lapok.

He was throwing tantrums a while ago. Each time I left him with his dad, he will start to cry. Ez was slightly affected by his child's action although he did not say. But I totally understand how he feels. I think maybe Izzul feels a little detached from his father. Ez has been quite busy lately and coming back late from work. But it wasn't Ez fault. Anyhow, how busy we are, we have to make a point to remain existant, even if we only manage to kiss them good night. I felt the same way last Friday. Izzul seems a little distant. Call me paranoid but yeah, I feel something was amiss. But we got on as usual as we spend more time over the weekend. I hope Izzul will get the idea sooner and later and forgive us for the times we are not around.

The 4 month phase

Lately, he has been waking up at 3 am or 4am for his bottle of milk. And when he does that, I will most likely to miss my first alarm at 5.30am. I will snooze it and go back to sleep. Like this morning, we woke up at 5.50am and had to rush through everything - which means, there is a high chance I'm going to forget something, and this morning, it was my mobile. Yes, the other part of me. Well, not that my life is entirely dependant on it but you got to admit it's usefulness and also.. it's habitual to check your phone once in a while. So anyways, dependant on it or not, my hubby insisted to go back and get them.
Right now, I am contemplating on whether I would like Izzul to join the Shichida Method. I know it might be a little early to think about this right now but since we don't grow money on trees, we got to work out a little planning so we can arrange for Izzul to have the best education. Izzul and his siblings that is :)
I first heard about Shichida method from my university mate who was at that time working there as a teacher. We bumped into each other in the train and she started telling me all about this method and how it will help your kid with photographic memory, artistic ability, etc.. . And this was before I got married but I kept the idea that if I have a kid one day, I might like him to join the class. And surprisingly, being a forgetful bugger, I could remember this thing although it has been almost 2 years now. It must mean something right? (you see, I'm the kind who believe in karma, signs and fate) I will learn a thing or two about this method and let you know more what it is all about.

Teaching madness

Now, I understand what my friends have been talking to me about all this while. And it is only my first day of lesson. I only had 3 classes and I already felt like I'm pulled in all directions. Well, maybe that's how one of my upper secondary students made me feel anyway. But craziness aside, I am longing to spend time with my son again. A quiet evening just with him. Seeing him giggle or shriek with laughter each time I throw him up in the air. this pic was taken at in our room at my in laws place. He loves lying on his tummy. I heard it's also good to strengthen his neck muscles. It wasn't intentional the way his hair was done. We only realize after we uploaded the photo. Don't ya think he resembles the lead from killerz? haha...

I try my best to spend a little bit of time with him, some time with my hubby and some time with my parents. And all this has to be done after work, which can be about 5 or 6 in the evening. And since Ez has to go anchorage these days, he will need to pack one-dish food from home. Don't get me wrong. I love cooking for Ez, simply because he gives honest opinion and I will always aim to exceed his expectations the next time. But I wish I have the extra hours to do my groceries and whip up something better or different than the usual. It's only too slow and mind-grinding since I'm no natural cook.

I haven't mention anything about last weekend. Maybe I'll do that on tmr since I need to get back to my lesson planning. Ciao!

New interest?

I never thought myself as a creative individual. However that never stops me from trying my hands on art and crafts. I stumbled upon the idea to learn the art of gift baskets when I gave birth to my beautiful baby boy. My hospital ward was filled with gift baskets, bouquet of flowers and joyous people to celebrate the arrival of Izzul Haq. I was mesmerized by the gift baskets given to me on that day and promised to learn the art of gift basket during my 3 months maternity leave. That was the start of my new-found indulgence. I was thinking of coming up with something different and bring a whole new meaning to gift baskets. I haven't really thought how but shall try. How long will it last? We just have to wait and see. Meanwhile, I will try to squeeze in my new interest in between spending time with my son and teaching and..blah..blah... But whatever it is, I shall update here if I manage to come up with my gift baskets.

Anyway, it's a beautiful Friday morning. Because it's a holiday! Izzul is sleeping soundly. Look how adorable he looks.

Back to work

Yup, I have started work again after a 2 weeks break. Nothing much to tell on my first day (or second day I would expect) as we have to undergo a 2-day preparatory programme before entering the classroom for the first time.
Anyway, I have just uploaded a picture taken last wednesday. My newly wed brother had treat us (my family and his in-laws family ) to a sumptuous dinner at a restaurant. They too have a 4month old baby. Only 2 weeks older than Izzul. Look how adorable they look sitting on the dinner table. Of course, dinner wasn't serve yet ") but they look so cute we can eat them up anyway.