Splash...Splash...!

Ola Cupcakes! Mommy miss you sooo...!!!

Working on this, working on that, occupied by this, occupied by that....ugh, very time-consuming and attention. But, I still can squeeze some of my energy to accompany Aisya on her school field trip to Atlantis Water Adventure - Ancol.

IT'S SPLASHING TIME....!!!!

It was such a relaxing time to see Aisya playing and having fun with her friends...and be surrounded with water, of course :p. What a moment to PAUSE from world.... ;)

I'll see you around sweet Cupcakes :*

When It's Time For....

....a sweet-peaceful-and-harmonious evening with Mommy's Angels (^^,).

Adorable.... :*

My Birthday Little Girl...!

10 Things I Know About Alicia.....the-little-girl-who-just-turned-4 in the clan ;p :

1. She can wear flip-flops correctly. No more right-and-left-mixed-up....(finally *sigh)

2. The Rebellious chick....well, she's a bit a 'my way' missy...but, the adorable one :)

3. She's the most often to get penalties and to get yelled at...(and Mommy always feel sorry afterward)

4. BUT, she's the first kid who will rub your back and kiss your forehead when you sick...awww :*

5. She plays with the hardcore way with her siblings...although she always takes one of her dolls everywhere.

6. She loves to hug while sleeping :)

7. It's so hard to get her tidy up! -_-'

8. Now she's excited to learn to wear her own clothes.

9. She has good stamina....but sometimes it's a minus point when turned to too active.

10. She's sweet...so sweet I couldn't stand not to cuddle her even when I'm furiously mad at her.

......

Oh, wish I could go on with the list...

This cutie...

Has grown into 

this Beautiful Angel :*

Happy Birthday my Dearest Alicia.......

Mommy will always by your side :*

When It's Time for...

...a Hair Cut!

...and afterward

Happy New Year 2013!

Happy Celebration, Dearest Angels...!!!

Good Luck ;)

2012 was...

...my most PASSIONATE year!

Of course, there were Ups and Downs...the Rollercoaster of Life. But Alhamdulillah, this year I really feel complete, focused, productive, and very much enjoying my life...to the fullest! :D

Ups :

my online Boutique :D

Downs :

My babies are my everything. They are my world, my dreams, my inspirations, my life....If something happened to them, it's like my world is taken away from me or like stripping off my soul from my body. And my very Low moments was when Agasha get Dehydrated and when we Lost him two days before New Year. Hopefully there won't be any terrifying moments happened in 2013 and the years after...Amin.

How is your Ups and Downs, Dear? Hopefully what we had in 2012 can be a good ammo to face what's await in 2013...Amin :)

I lost my Baby Boy

...Hugs my Angels sooo tight...

Oh my God, two days before New Year, and I've got a very VALUABLE lesson. I underlined the word 'very' because it was something that gave huge impact especially for me.

We were at the Mall, at a big Toys Shop, I was busy with Alicia and her Doll selections, everybody was busy with their...things. I was assuming that my baby boy was with one of us, and obviously everybody thought the same about him....that-somebody-is-keeping-an-eye-on-Agasha.....And the next thing we knew, we lost him!

Only God know how I felt, what was inside my head, how I running around searched for him with blurry vision, how trembling my hands was that is so difficult for me just to push a button on my cell phone so that I can show the security guard my baby's picture when reported of my missing child.........only God knows.

Then, when he asked me what outfit that my baby wears, and I answered "Jeans!", like he understand how dying I was he straight away told me to go to the Information booth on the Ground fl. immediately because it was already informed throughout the speaker (thank you Sir, may God Blessed you the rest of your life, Amin). Unexplainable how I could run that far and that fast with my plus size figure, but I do believe this is what you called a Mother Instinct. 

Alhamdulillah, I can hug my baby again. I kiss him, I hold him tight, I apologized to him over and over again....tears all over me. I cried of fear, I cried of relieved, I cried of regret, I cried of happy, I cried of everything. All I know, I have my baby back.......

It was a devastating moment in my life...the worst! God, please don't let me feel it again, I got the lesson.....yes, I surely do got the lesson! There was no blame put on someone's name. It was purely the Adults fault. My failure, as a parent....*sigh. ALWAYS make sure I know precisely about my children's supervision. NEVER think that someone will automatically keep an eye on my babies! Whatever it is, Parents responsible to their Children!

Mommy is holding you tight now my dear Agasha...

Kiss and hugs your Children everyday,every minute, every second, every breath of your life...please!

New Year Anxiety

Hi my Dearest Angels...Mommy's Sweetest Angels... :)

Here we are. Ready to let go a Year away...and ready to welcoming a Year to come. Time really does fly so fast. One second we are celebrating the coming of a brand New Year, new Dreams, new Wishes, new Hopes...the next second, we already preparing for another New Year...again! Sometimes, I don't even noticed what has had happened in this 12 passed months....how stunned!

You know, Dear...actually 12 months is quite a long time to passed. There are quite a lot of Time for some Actions, some Dramas, some Clean-ups, some Improvements, etc. BUT, in the end of the year, we always complaining of the same old crap : Not enough time!

Well.....do you think so? Do you think 365-days-of-Blessing are not enough? Do you think that 8,760 hours are not PLENTY enough to do something, let's say...Good ('Useful' is for the Intermediate level, if you know what I mean)??? Wow, something is definitely wrong here, and it is not about the time.

I used to be the person that said, "What!?! New Year again?! Darn! I even didn't got the chance to...". Oh yes, blamed it to the lack of time, blamed it to how short this year is, bla bla bla....But you know what, 365 days will always be 365-of-days...won't ever change, except for The Leap Year and it's only 1 extra day. So, the only thing that should be change is.....Me! Or you or we or whoever that person who is still feel that The Time Is Not Enough!

I've changed my mindset, set the arrow on me, and start to manage my plans for the year. And whatever happened in the end of the year, I can trace it down and know how to fix it. Alhamdulillah, now I can be so much easy facing the New Year's euphoria. We the one who knew our strenght, our capability, our passion...we the one who knew well of what we wanted and what we want NOT! So whatever you setting up or planning for the new upcoming year...please, consider all of that. And you have a List that is make sense...for you of course ;)

QOTD

Evening, Dearest Angels....

You know Angels, we always have that capability to be a better person. It's just a matter of whether we Willing to...or not. And if you are in doubts, you should read this....

QOTD

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

~ Mark Twain ~

To be a Beautiful Flower

Hi Angels.....How is it going? Hopefully everything is fine :)

Mommy doesn't know how old are you when you read this post, but I wanted to share it with you. When you grow up and started to know about Relationship, you must know that relation between two or more of people is not as easy as it seen...or heard.

...Oh, the topic is very touch-y, I'm kind of emotional right now imagining that I'm writing this to my grown up babies... *teary eyes*

Whether is a relationship with friends, colleagues, partners, lovers, or even with siblings. You must remember these two ground rules that Mommy told you...

First, it's a connection between two difference people. Two differences met up is not a-piece-of-cake matter.
Secondly....Never ever-ever never think --moreover try-- to change someone to be like you want them to be....NO NO!! It's a bad thoughts and it's a bad strategy...trust me! No one wants to be forced to change, won't you?!

"So, how-on-earth should we do to make it works, Mommy?". Okay, these are lessons-learnt that I get based on what I've been through ;). The first thing is you must know about your partner. Knows the good sides and the most important is the bad sides of him/her. Identified which differences between the two of you that have the potential to be a problem. Then asked yourself, DO you accept your partner along with his/her minus points? CAN you accept the differences between both of you?..............These two actions need to be done, I personally think so. Because then you know what you're going to be dealing with, you know what you must aware of, and hopefully you know how to react and what actions should be take (^^,)

No sweetpies, I'm not teaching you how to become a soldier ;p I'm just showing you that to have a relationship with someone is like growing a plant. You need to water it proportionally, give it a proportional light, give it a proportional fertilizer, clean it from weeds, and all the necessary care until it blooming and become the most beautiful flower you'll ever see....

......Pretty flower pairs isn't it?! As for a beautiful Relationship your tools are, Tolerance, Appreciation, Love, Care, Respect, Trust, and Commitment (^^,)


And a bunch of Mommy's Kisses to flower up your weekend..... ;* !

Rockytober

Hi Sweetpies....! Happy Halloween...!

First of all, from my deepest heart, my prays for Sandy Storm victims in America. It is the most powerful storm ever happened in US history, and that can definitely seen afterward. But I do believe that the people are tough and unbreakable, and together they'll united hand-in-hand to rebuild again. My faith with my friends there :D.

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So...what's goin' on with Mommy this month? There's only 3 posts on October? Well.....I'm still alive, that's for sure ;p . Just kidding Dear, Mommy was just preoccupied by couple of things. But, short conclusion is that October wasn't really my month...hopefully this year only, Amin.

Everybody has problems, big problems or small problems, you will always meet them on the way. And the best way to get rid of it is by facing it. Don't avoid it...don't run from it....you must FACE IT! If you avoid it or run from it and you'll think it's gone.....WRONG!!! You just walk away from it and trust me you'll meet your "old friend" again in no count of time. So, face the problem, find the solution for it, and make sure it bugging no more ;) ! 

Mommy is still here and will always be, don't worry ;).....and I will always watch you, love you, hug you, share with you :* #bunch of kisses

New Word from My Boy

Ain't He Adorable?!

ps : 'Susu' means Milk 

Ain't No Stepford Wife

Hi Honey.....

How's your day, Dear...? (^^,)

I just did a little catch up on the newest post on childhood101 and read some old post when I nod and nod and nod to read this particular post :

Mum in the Hot Seat: Life is not meant to be picture perfect

Oh yes, sometimes I do forget that chaotic is includes in the package the time a baby is arrived in the house. No wonder I'm often times feel frustrated when every times I managed to make the room neat and second later the room looks like it has never been cleaned...guess I'm hoping something impossible (-_-').

Back on my single life, it was so easy for me to keep everything manageable and organize and neat, especially since I'm a perfectionist and organized person. So when babies start coming in, and then they start to walk and start on thinking that every stuff in the room could be some kind of entertaining, that is the time when I started to pull my hair off......As well as when I started to cut my hair short and start the 'everything is maxi' collection in my wardrobe, that's because my time is cut off for dressing up my children first. When it's time for me to dress up, it only enough to put on my lipbalm.....I repeat : just putting on my lipbalm!

So, when I read what had Kellie wrote, it takes me to remember again how often Aisya always said how beautiful I am when we were going out, even when I only wore my face powder and lip gloss. And how she loves to play beauty salon with me and pretending she shampooing my hair and then says, "I want my hair long like yours, Mommy"....Also, as far as I remember even though my house is not as neat as a Hotel room, it also doesn't required to be on The Clean House show either. Hence for that, I totally agree with Kellie that :

1. Beauty doesn't lie on how shiny my shoes are
2. The House doesn't have to be spotless ALL the time
3. Sometimes I need to let go (in my case, I need to be more flexible ;p)
4. It's the simple things in life that often brings the greatest joy... :)

If I may add another lesson that I learn from my children is....Don't forget to have FUN!

My Spot

Pardon Monsieur....that is Mommy's Spot...!

I Love You Mister Maker!

Hi Angels.....

Uh, it's late already, but I promised to post on The Mister Maker Workshop, since it was a rare event, and I believe it was special for Aisya and Alicia....so, Mommy can't let you down, can't I ;)

The Mister Maker Show on CBeebies is A MUST show to watch for Aisya, Alicia, and Agasha. Oh yes, although my little man is just 1 year old but he does watch it and he does recognize Mister Maker face....believe me! So, when I know that Mister Maker is going to Indonesia again (yup, it's the second time the show came here and we missed the 1st time) I straightly planned that this time my babies MUST see it (and him of course)! But then Mommy found out about the Mister Maker Contest on Facebook, then I entered it for Aisya.....and Alhamdulillah we got a seat for Aisya to come at Mister Maker Workshop one day before the Mall Roadshow. The seat for the workshop is limited, so it was kind of special for us. Me and Aisya were so excited to see Mister Maker, and the rest of the family were excited to see Aisya's excitement. BUT, the excitement didn't stop right there, because the next day I got news from Mrs. Ruchika, the nice lady from CBeebies Asia, that they got another available seat for Alicia (she knew it from my e-mail). So there we were, one excited family can't wait to see Mister Maker in real! Cool....!

The workshop was on the school day, and the venue was a bit distance away from Aisya's school. We really didn't won't to be late on that special day (I know I mentioned "Special" over and over again...well, because it is SPECIAL ;D!), so I asked Aisya's teacher to permit her not attending class on that day, and of course Mommy did explained why, and her teachers/Misses were so happy for her too....ain't that sweet!?

I can't review the details of what happened on the day. Well, to be frankly...I personally a bit disappointed because the workshop runs much shorter than the scheduled time, which was supposed to be one hour, but because Mister Maker came late so the workshop just runs maybe around....what, 45 minutes?! Well, that was a blink of an eye for me. Oh, another sad thing is, my babies didn't have a chance to take a picture with Mister Maker...(while Mommy already thought of a pose with him too...sad). But, above all, we still had a Special and Happy day to got a chance to meet and see up close and personal with Mister Maker. The face my babies usually just seen behind the TV glass, they saw it in real......"He is REAL, Mommy!!", screamed my girls.....And the wonderful thing for me is, to see their face and smile of happiness. And you know what? That was their first experienced of seeing an idol! For that, I would like to thank you to Mrs. Ruchika for the precious opportunity for my babies, thank you so much :). And for Mister Maker, thank you so much for being such a wonderful role figure for my babies, please keep on be their favourite :).

Okay, if you wondering how was the event like or how was the situation, I resumed up the videos for you

ps : It took time for me to edit the videos. Since "Mommy Perfectionist" is in charge, I more preferred to add pictures and a little bit of soundtrack, but haven't found the right online video editor (yet), any suggestion?

pps : Aisya loves to play the Mister Maker Games at CBeebies.com....or on CBeebies UK! Come and play too!

Veritas...Never Heard of It

Gosh, baby dolls.....I miss you so much!

My bad for disappeared for almost....how long...2 weeks? 3 weeks? Oh, counting not and lets have fun with Mommy now...'coz I have something to share.....woohooo! (dear Lord, I'm over excited *blush*)

You know is Fasting month now and just a couple more days we, Moslem's, will celebrate Eid. A little catch up from me, I lost 5 fasting days because my monthly period, this year fasting is slipping without I've even noticed it BUT why do I'm feeling I'm moving in slow motion in each single day??? Other things, I got alarmed for my cholesterol so I (must) start on carbo diet...ain't a good thing isn't it :(

Well, this and that are happened in the past weeks, but the most exciting thing is I-have-a-sewing machine....yeaayy!!! I love crocheting, but lately I can't take my eyes off Sewing and Quilting video Tutorials on Youtube! Every single night I've spent my time browsing on Sewing&Quilting free tutorials or free patterns or surveying on sewing machines, etc. Dreaming and hoping someday I could afford a good-beginner-friendly sewing machine and start on my first project with it..........*daydreaming*

Until last week when I told Ibu (my called for my stepmother) that I'm extremely eager to learn to sew and quilt, and she said that she actually owned one...a sewing machine...a portable one...with more than 10 stitches pattern...and it's been unused for almost 10 years......I don't care, I'll take it!!! But I guess I still have to wait for the machine...couple of days to pick it up from the storage lodge (it was dusty and filthy and only God knows the inside condition)...then another more days waiting for our go to Tailor to check the machine only to find him nowhere to reach. Well, I guess that would be my sacrifice to get what I'm passionate the most, and for the best result I'm willing to cool down and wait for the best timing that Allah would give me...........

And that Best timing was happened on last Monday, in such a way Allah SWT directed me through a Repairman who was repairing our water dispenser and told me to check on Pondok Labu for a sewing machine reparation, through Hubby who out of nowhere suddenly that morning take me to check on the Reparation and later on bought me the sewing machine, through my Dad-in-law who got another info of another Reparation at somewhere nearby, through a nice lady who gave that info to my Dad-in-law, and finally to Mr. Sugiono who happened to had another-exactly-the-same sewing machine like mine in his workshop...and it's ready to sew...and the price is just right...and SOLD!

Speechless.....wordless..........Alhamdulillah (^^,). 

So, this is my Veritas Famula 5191 (for only 700.000 IDR): 

Just some notes for my Angels.....Do Cherish your desire, your passion. Do Dream, big or small, and follow it. Never let some small Delays break you. Alway Pray, always be Grateful....and Believe that Allah SWT will give you what you NEED not what you WANT....and Allah will give it in unpredictable ways ;)

Look Who's Walking!

Yeayyy....Agasha is officially WALKING! This morning was so wonderful when bath time came and like usual this handsome-little-monsieur was so excited to jump into the tub then suddenly he performed his first Walk! So this happy Mommy is so overwhelmed with Joy and can't wait to see her adorable Prince start wandering around by himself (^^,) 

Agasha walks at age 1 year 1 month, Alicia walked at 11 months, and Aisya walked at 10.5 months. Such a big different, heh?! Well, I don't care at what age my babies start to walk, as long as their developments are suited with the milestone, and healthy....I can't thank you enough to Allah SWT for the Blessings.....

Need to know :
Commonly, baby milestone to walk is around 9 months to 18 months. There are several stages that a baby must learned before he/she really start walking. Baby must learn to sit, roll over, and crawl. Of course each baby has their own way of learning or their own stages before their walk. Some like to crawl a lot, and some start to walking without having the Crawling stage. Again, the Developmental Milestone is just a standard for Baby's growth that adjusted with age and physical readiness. For more detailed of Baby Milestone, you can read at babycenter.com

Packages for Little Angels

Bonjour....... :)

Well...well...well...

Now my babies are starting to receive some packages. Even though they know those are from Daddy, but I guess they are excited to have something that sent for them and has their names written on it.....so cute (^^,). And yesterday we had another excitement when these two arrived......

There was some moments of jumping and running around the room and alot of 'Horrayyy' and Yeaayy' -ing out loud from the Angels.....I guess that had expressing what they felt a lot ;D

Crochet Updates

Buona notte, Angeli.........

And that would be 'Good Evening, Angels....' in Italy ;)

How are you doin'? Mommy is well, Alhamdulillah....Although I'm starting to feel the stiff around my neck is coming back again. I'm afraid it's because of my cholesterol is getting back on the high number again (-_-'). Oh well, perhaps I should try to do crochet on treadmill?! Speaking of Crochet....finally I finished the Yellow Cardigan for Alicia. Boy, it took me 3 weeks to finish it. There were some bored moments in between that I should refreshed myself with a bit of games, tried on some recipes (and it was an un grand succès!), and I even managed to make a new beanie for miss Sophia. So I wiped out my forehead now and I could move on to another new project. Ups, I should do the blocking first (maybe tomorrow...or whenever I made the time :p). 

The Picot Stictch

Oh yes, I learned new stitch. The pattern is using Picot stitch for the trimming but I couldn't following the Picot direction on the pattern. So I seek for help from one of my fave Tutorial channel on Youtube, and I was like 'Piece of cake'...You can learn it too ;D!