Happy Birthday My Son ..

Sy turned one on October 28th. We had birthday cake at my in-law's house during raya holiday. We bought him a pick-up truck as a gift. What? a truck? Of course, It was a TOY truck! 15 days after, Sy graduated his walking skill. A walked 'properly' when she turned about 12 months and six days. Now Sy walks everywhere and any where. A's turning three on December 6. I've yet to think of the gift. So fast time has passed by. Now we're entering the month of 2006.

For the record, my husband's graduation day is on December 9, his cousin's engagement is on November 24 and his other cousin's marriage is on December 3. There are weddings here and there throughout Nov and Dec. Not that I attend them all. In fact, none so far. Going to wedding is not really my cup of tea, if not for the nasi kenduri. Also, my in-laws are flying to Australia to visit a daughter (read: my sister in-law). So we are to help our brother (read: my brother in-law) take care the other brother (read: the youngest brother in-law) who is paralysed since he was a kid. The elder brother is planning a family retreat in Port Dickson and hoping we could join them as the 'other brother' will be there too. But I'm not sure. I could probably join them for one day. And in fact we had had our share of Port Dickson that day after raya holiday. December is a critical month at the office ... almost everybody wants to take leave and mine is already fixed a couple of days before Hari Raya Haji on December 31. For the record too, our services are needed on December 16 or 17 to accompany the youngest brother in his first visit to KLCC (read: Aquaria). Wow, look like we have a long list of things to do ... but frankly, the long list is looking more to my beloved husband. Poor Am ... but I'm sure he will not mind. He's always helpful, ever ready to lend a hand, especially to his family members. How lucky I'm .....

This week, I've been sacrificing my sleep, rest and time with my kids for a course, which will end this Thursday. Boring, but I have too. Besides, the trainer is not bad. With vast experience and knowledge plus some sense of humours, he manages to brigthen up the class, which would otherwise be full with sleepy heads whose working hours mostly end at 1am or 2am each night before. The other motivation is the money factor. Four days mean four shifts, which could expand my pocket by about 11% for Raya Haji. Tired? yes, very. By the time I reach home, my soul has probably been dreaming three times already. Also, I've got to do some extra works. Probably, in December God is more generous (of course He is always Generous) as rezeki trickling more than usual.

Hmmm ... I have to stop here as there are works waiting. I must remind myself to call mother as I've not talked to her since November 5. Every time I called home, she wasn't there. I hope this time, she's there.

Assalamualaikum.

life post-raya

So, the raya holiday is over and we're back to routines. Oh, how I love the time ... no work, just husband and kids and of course family members. But as KLites like to practise, raya is a one-month thing. so we still get open-house invites.

A and Sy enjoyed raya too becoz they got lots of duit raya. And of course, the accountant (guess who?) is happy counting too. One of this days I must make sure I go to the bank to deposit their money. or I might 'ter'used their collection.

Come December, there'll be another raya... on a smaller scall though. Doesn't matter so long I get my leave. Malasnye nak kerja ...