Yuva and Sara's Visit to Dubai

I don't remember when was the last time I laughed so much. Well I do giggle all the time but laughing till your tummy aches and your eyes tear up. That pretty much sums up to how much of laughter we had for the last 5 days. Yuva And Sara (Saravana Kumar) at last made a trip to Dubai. They were on their way back to Glasgow from Malaysia and we had only 5 days with them.

Sara is one of Fairoz's very good friend, safe to say his best friend. They go back a long way. Yuva his wife and Sara are both doing their Phd in Glasgow. They both make a lovely couple just like us. He he. Timing was perfect when they were here since we had school break from the 15th till the 19th. So I had no worries keeping up to routine and school rush. It was a short visit but one to be remembered.

Usually whenever we have guests Fairoz comes up with a long printed schedule on where to visit and good places to eat. So this time was no different. We had the list again but to our surprise they wanted to take it easy and not rush as they just came back from Malaysia where everything was a big rush as always. So we too sat back and relaxed and did what we could. We managed to bring them to Dubai Mall Aquarium , Dubai Festival City, Heritage village, Chamber of Atlantis and they went for the Desert Safari. I wished we could have brought them to Global Village but the one time we tried we could not even enter the place and somehow time went by and we could not go. There is always a next time. The main thing we did when they were here was just to catch up with each other and have a good time. And that's what we did. We talked and talked and talked. Anyone who knows Sara knows that he can just crack you up by just looking at you. Boy did he make us laugh or what. I feel like I laughed so much that today without them around feels like i've just had the most boring day of them all.

Hope they can make another visit soon or us going up to Glasgow. Thank you for coming and being with us. We too had a little break and having friends like both of you is the best anyone can ever hope for. Like they say all good things must come to an end. Looking forward to the next one with you guys.

Hello Again

He he..I know what you're gonna say kak Gim. Ok I'm here dusting off my blog again. Seriously I get so much of ideas to write but somehow again time plays a nasty trick on me. I have to admire some women out there. How do you manage to keep your blog in tip top shape and still juggle with everyday life. Give yourself a lot of pats on the back.

Just thought of dropping a line or two and see how things go this time. So what has happened so far. Let me see. Azfar has moved from nursery to KG2 to Grade 1. He's a brilliant boy. We are working very hard to get some things sorted out but I'm sure all will be well in due time. Little Hanaa Z is in nursery now. Currently she is attending Palms Nursery. 10 minutes drive away. I was just too excited about both kids going to school. just imagine the time i will have. Boy was I so wrong about that. The drop offs and pick ups is done by me now. Yes got my driving license. After failing 2 times...not bad in a place where people actually fail 16 times and then leave the country. Well to get back to the leisure time i was talking about. None...what leisure time. It's either sit down and be a couch potato or sleep or start cooking and doing the laundry. Well with two kids who only eats home cooked meal and being the laundry freak I am I guess it's safe to say that I come back and start cooking and cleaning and by the time I know it it;s time to go pick them up. Im writing this so fast so please pardon me for any errors. No time for spell check coz i know if I do that this thing will never get published.

SO kids off to school and what else...Well it's 2011...Happy New Year...My parents and sister's family came down last December. It was great fun. One good memory and just Last month my in laws came down for the first time. Somehow with school and it's timing we still managed to have lots of fun. Thank you for making us very happy with your visit.

That's all for now...Let's see how long it takes this time. Ciao

Missing In Action

Im back. I don't know for how long but will try my best.

In my earlier post I mentioned about being troubled with getting help. I figured the best way was to do it all by yourself. It worked and I have to say it was very rewarding as well. The satisfaction one gets knowing you have done everything by yourself is truly amazing. Well i do get some help now and then but most of the time I'm on my own. In a way it keeps me moving. Good to shed off those unwanted pounds. It's going away but very slowly.

Azfar has gone to school and wjile writing these I'm already planning today's menu. The weather is wonderful but a little cold as well. It's really hard and very trying to wake up so early when even the weather tells you to go back to bed and snuggle in. Azfar was good on the first day but the following days always was followed with "2 minutes" , "I wanna sleep more". It breaks my heart to see him wake up with so much difficulty and get down to gulp down his breakfast and get ready for school. But my boy is truly very good. He's taking it so well. Can't blame him. We had such a lovely time back in Malaysia. A good rest and a wonderful family time as well. And now its back to routine. We'll get the hang of it soon.

Will write more soon.....Something everyday...If I can.....

Not so much

I have been trying my level best to write at least some updates since my last post. I do not know how you do it but time plays a pretty mean game to me. Well I thought my next post was going to be all cheery and filled up with new improvements. It will definitely have that but also some not so good news.

Since the last time I updated this blog my old maid left and I hired an Indonesian lady who was coming from 9 am till 6 pm. Azfar started his nursery and I needed more help at home. We did pretty well. He loves his nursery and I had more time with my little princess at home. I said more time with her not more free time. Well a lot of them thought when you send one kid to school, you tend to have more time for something but guess what , YOU ARE SO WRONG ABOUT THAT MY FRIEND. Ha ha, I just had to do that. Well it's true. Since little master started his preschool, we have been running up and down ( more about his nursery in another post). Hence we took a new maid, one who we assumed will be of more help rather than leaving us in the middle of the month. She had her excuses and I have mine for being upset.

Right now I am horribly ill with this bad cold and nursing 2 lil ones with horrible cough...so I need a miracle to happen. Send me a maid, a good one, one who is constant and does not decide to leave all of a sudden.

That part is over and I am looking forward for some good news soon. Other than that I have found some real friends at last over here in Dubai. It makes this place a whole lot better to live. Will write more soon. I have been trying to write about Azfar's debut to the schooling world. Watch this space.

Of Mornings and Coffee

Today is Friday and that means no maid, no help. I have to deal with the house cleaning, laundry, cooking and bathing the kids all by myself. Not forgetting feeding my two little brats. It's not that I detest doing everyday chores or taking care of my kids but at times when you feel that you are doing the same thing day in and day out it kinda gets to you.

I'm a full time housewife or homemaker, whatever you call it, one who is lost for the time being. It was my decision entirely to do this for I believe no one will ever be able to take care of my kids like how I do. I know I'm not perfect and I do scold my kids at times but the thought of anyone else doing the same to them freaks me out. Today was like everyday, I tried to slowly walk out of the room in the morning while they were still asleep but it didn't work. Before I got off the bed, I tilted my head up and had a peep at the cot where my darling girl was sleeping and snoring away (she has blocked nose, hence the snore).

Well she was fast asleep and I thought this is my chance of going down and getting my day started with my favorite cup of coffee and biscuits ( yes I'm a cookie monster ). And as I was getting out of the bed picturing myself in the kitchen dunking my cookie in my coffee and some tabloids for easy reading, guess what happened. She woke up. I was out of the bed and I quickly ducked and hid myself on the other side hoping she will go back to sleep. As I lay on the cold hard floor, I was thinking how silly all this is but I had no choice. It's either coffee and biscuits or straight to the chores. She let out a cry and I stood up smiling, she smiled back and I went to her.

Together we went downstairs leaving Azfar who was fast asleep. She was happy and that sort of took of a little bit of my bad mood away. I know I was not getting my coffee any time soon. With her on my hip, we started making her milk and she was smiling away. I was not. Put her down and gave her milk. Ran to the bathroom as nature called. I had to keep my toilet visits short as she does not like me out of her sight. Quickly brushed my teeth and I was still hoping for at least a cup of hot coffee, never mind the cookies now. As I stepped out of the wash room, she was climbing of the sofa holding her bottle. That picture of her doing that made me smile and eased the fact that I'm up and without coffee.

We sat down and watched some TV while she was trying to poo. She finished and it was time to bath her. As we were going upstairs I heard another cry. Made me dizzy just thinking the two of them up and me no coffee. Yes coffee was back, teasing me. We stopped going up and he came down, rubbing his eyes and whining as usual. He is 4 and still is a baby. I went to the kitchen and made his bottle, yes he's still on bottle and I let him. Why not let them have these simple pleasures now and let him have fun. By the way Azfar is almost off the diapers. He does not wet the night ones we put on him. This is a big thing for us as we have tried many times to toilet train him. It was difficult in the beginning and what was more difficult was a lot of people telling us it's time he went off the diapers. I believe every child has his or her timing and we should not rush them. Like Dr. Fiona said, " He is not a dog to be trained". She helped us see things in a different perspective all together.

They had their bath and I did my laundry after that. Had to be careful as to not leave the keys on the other side. They locked me inside once and once is enough. He he. It was breakfast time and I started washing the bottles as they munched down their bread. Yes I was thinking, more like hoping for a cup of coffee. As I shooed them out of the kitchen I turned to look at the time. It was 11 am and my stomach made a sound. I know what that was. I rushed to make my coffee and sat down at last.The aromatic smell of the coffee made me think of the song " My favorite things" from Sound Of Music. As I slowly sipped my coffee, the warm, soothing brown liquid made me feel sane again.

With that music still playing in my head I thought to myself, it's not so bad after all.

NOTE : I love coffee and I have them twice a day, sometimes more than that.