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Here’s the sequel to Attack Of The Shark- its’s entitled Hungry Shark and is directed by Emily.
Papa likes the bit at the end myself… enjoys!
April 2010
April saw Alisha’s Sports Day- her first ever (if I recall correctly). For the first time , Papa attended an indoor sports day- in their school hall. It was fun as all the kids got prizes irrespective of who won- of course the actual winner got a bigger prize. They had events that involved the parents as well, so that was cool. Before it ended everyone got up and did that “dadadada” song- Haha- Can’t remember the title. You know the one that you have to mime with your hands the duck, chicken and something or other? No? Well… it was fun in any case.
As we were going to BSC quite a lot for blading, Aunty Mel decided to give the kiddies a present of their own personal rollerblades. Aunty Mel had bought hers earlier from Skateline, and so brought the kids there for their fitment one day. Only little Lisha didn’t get one as she was too tiny still Thanks Aunty Mel for saving Papa from having to buy them himself
May 2010
May was pretty quite. The breakfast sessions continued of course save for those days that we ran late or Alisha didn’t feel like having any. The baby fishies also started dwindling in numbers as they grew fast and moved on to the big pond. We had a session at the Kindie for a parents-teacher review of the kids progress. Papa remembered Mama asking if Alisha was fitting in well and behaving, as she can be a bit bossy. The reply was classic- “They’re all bossy here!” It turns out that most of the kids were either the eldest or youngest, so were used to getting their way. Fortunately, it seems bossies cancels out bossies… haha.
Papa also gave Haris a special present for his very good placement in the school’s exams. It also served as an incentive for the others to strive well. He got the Prime box set made up of Optimus and Jetfire. Yes… Transformers robots. He was a bit looking forward to the Decepticon Devastator set, but they ran out of stock of the big set and only had the small plastic models; as such it was the big badass Prime set. Mama did ask who actually the toy was for. Does the question need to be asked?
June 2010
June also saw us making a trip down south to Singapore- one of many for the year. This time it was also for Universal Studios. It was real fun for the kiddies even though it was very hot. Alisha surprised us by agreeing to ride on several rollercoaster rides- one in JP and the other in Far Far Away. The latter she did on her own without Papa or Mama, just with her siblings and cousins. Too bad the Battlestar Galactica ride was still non-operational (edit- read they recently opened), so I guess it’s worth another trip later?
Alisha celebrated her 5th birthday that June too. We had a combined party with Shafiq over at his place. Don’t they grow up fast?
So Papa thinks it’s only apt that he jots down some things that has happened (and he remembered :p) since the most significant last post. Just to let you kids know, Papa may not have written about it, but he remembers… he was aware. So, let’s see what tom foolery you kiddies have been up to
January 2010
The Year started pretty quietly, as two of the Kiddies followed Emma and Aunty Mel for a trip to Hong Kong Disneyland. So it was Alisha’s opportunity to live the “only child experience”. Then school opened and it was back to school for Emily and Haris, who graduated to Primary 4 and 2, respectively. After settling them in, Papa and Mama rushed to Tadika Diyana, as we haven’t registered Alisha for any Kindie yet. Luckily there was 2 final slots for her and her BFF- Dina. So Papa registered them on the spot pronto. As it was already 10 ‘ish by that time, we decided for her to only report in the next day.
January is also a month for double birthday celebrations- Emma and Uncle Mi. And Alisha got her ears pierced for the first time (blogged earlier).
February 2010
February saw Chinese New Year and the traditional Lion Dances. Alisha wasn’t that scared this time round and we stayed to watch the Lion Dance at Plaza Damas. It was for a video shop that we never go to anymore cause Emily used to cry her head out everytime we went in before. We suspected the place had an unseen ‘resident’ at one of the corner walls- it was where she’d stare at whilst bawling.
We were at BSC a whole lot during 2010 for rollerblading. At one time, nearly every weekend. So much so that the people there knew Em and Haris by name. While the 2 siblings were enjoying themselves, Papa would have to baby sit Lisha at Jungle Gym for hours. It’s a serious gym replacement- running around after her. Luckily there were all these ‘distractions’ there… hehe.
Aunty Mel also introduced the Gang to Sunway Lagoon’s Night Park during Feb 2010.
March 2010
2010 saw Papa’s weekday morning routine as dropping Em and Haris at school (usually by 0730hrs), then off to breakfast with Alisha and Dina. We’d discover new places to eat every once in a while. It was hard to find a place that opened before 0800hrs. Most of the time, we’d be at Hiestand Bakers at Mont Kiara. If not it would be a toss up between Puteri and D’Cengkih in TTDI, Little Collins in Solaris, or buy soem kueh from the van outside Lembah Kiara Park and take a stroll inside. Feeding the baby fish, birds and turtles. Imagine a park full of joggers, and suddenly you spot a man in full office attires with two little girls in kindie uniform. That would have been us. We came to know some of the regulars to the park there as well. Of course, there was that Mak Cik who sold Nasi Lemak and kuehs near Presto’s.
2010 also saw Haris and Em in the same Sports House (hehe- Rumah Sukan). Em was also in the Cheerleading team that won Gold! Yeah! Baby. And Rumah Kuning also managed to become Champions for 2010 by a BIIIIG Gap.
Watch this space for a vid of the cheer team performance.
Alhamdulillah the kiddies are taking to Ramadhan well, or as well as can be expected out of cheeky bunnies
Emily has been fasting, but she’s managed that for the last couple of years. Alisha is still too young, but we’re trying to completely wean her off the milk bottle during this month (down to 2 bottles a day only). Haris, is another story…
This little cheeky boy wakes up with the rest of us for Sahur- doesn’t complain at all. He’s usually knocked out before Isyak to be able to follow us for terawih prayers. On the first day of puasa, he lasted till about late afternoon. On the 2nd day, we went to Emma’s house, and he bullied Bibik Atikah to give him some water around 4ish. Yesterday, Papa sent him with Alisha to Emma’s house to sleep over a couple of days. He broke fast before noon- throwing tantrum with Bibik Atikah, while Emma was at the mosque. Obviously, that won’t so, and Papa dragged him back home on the way back from work. Today, after sahur, he agreed to last the go the whole mile. Haha… Papa got a call from Mama saying Haris called at 9am to ask for permission to break fast. Then again at 10am. In fact that cheeky boy has already eaten a biscuit before calling Mama. But it’s okay, he’s only 7; and it’s good training. He fasted a full day before in Kindie, so Papa believes he can do it, but with supervision… haha.
Now, little Alisha decided not to follow Papa back yesterday. So, for the first time, she’s slept over without any other member of the Kiddie Crew (even her Bibik for that matter) around. She’s growing up so fast! But I’m proud of her. In this respect, her development is faster than with the other two. Mama was of course sad that her little angel did not come home.
This morning when Mama called her, she refused to come home. Saying she wants to stay 3 days over at Emma’s. “What about your milk?” Mama asked. She replied she didn’t need any. Then the devious little girl laid her gambit-
“Sebab Mama tak kasi Lisha tidur bilik Mama.” Merajuk rupanya… hehe. “Lisha suka tidur kat bilik Emma- ada Declan, ada Aunty Mel…” she went on. “Bilik Mama best- sejuk, ada air-cond.” Like her room doesn’t! She was actually trying to ransom us to let her sleep more days in our room. Sneaky girl!
Well, Lisha- Mama told Papa she was very sad that her little angel didn’t want to come home. When Papa called after that, she was still trying to milk a deal out of the situation. In her most sobbing voice, she said “…sebab Papa tak peluk Lisha! Kalau Lisha peluk Mama, dia angkat nanti bila Lisha dah tidur!”
“Lisha tak suka bilik Lisha. Lisha nak katil baru- katil Mickey Mouse.” Wait a minute now! The stakes has suddenly gone up. Haha- told you she was sneaky. “Tapi, it’ll still be in your room, Lisha.” Papa countered.
“Taklah. Lisha boleh tidur kat bilik Papa. Katil tu keeeeciiik aje. I miss my Mickey Mouse bed!” she said with penuh manja. You haven’t gotten it, and already you’re missing it- yeah, lay the guilt thick darling
Anyway, Papa finally got her to agree to come home tonight. The price? A visit to Papa’s office. Oh! I can already hear her bragging about it to the other kiddies. Then Papa will hear the choruses of “Not fair! Alisha gets to go.” Haha… out the pot into the fire. Who says parenting isn’t fun!
Whatever the case, tonight some little bunny will sleep with her Papa holding her tight.
Wishing all our Muslim brothers and sisters a blessed and wonderful Ramadhan. May all our ibadah be fully accepted during this bountiful month.
Masjid Wilayah, Jalan Duta
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