Too early of an island trip

We've been coming back here for years. Almost every year actually. Except for last year. I was pregnant with Safiyya. It's my happy place. Usually, we'd be here in June  For some reason, Shu decided to take us in March this year. We had no idea what we were in for.

Basically, we thought we were not going to make it while we were on the boat ride heading to the island. I was in tears and everyone on the boat got seasick. EVERYONE.....

But once we got to the island, I had the best time ever. Waves were huge making it a bit dangerous to go for a swim so we spent most of our time playing sand on the beach. We took a good stroll along the long beach and watched people doing random things like surfing :)

All about that Kirby life

I. Am. Super Excited!!!!!

A few days before my birthday, we were all sick

It started with Ali Imran throwing up in the car on our way back from Ili's house on Sunday night. Then, just after midnight, Safiyya started throwing up all over the bed. The next day, Yusuf started throwing up. And then, I got sick and started throwing up. I ended up in the hospital on drips. As I was recovering, Shu got sick.

We got better on Friday. Kids dressed up for Chinese New Year. Managed to catch a Lion Dance performance by KL Kun Seng Keng team.

The next morning, I had class in the morning. Had lunch with Wani, Simon and Hamza. Shu invited my family over for dinner. The kids had a blast. It was nice to see everyone enjoying themselves.

Brunch on Sunday was nice.

I finally went to Playground Coffeery.

Shu and the kids got me these ^_^ I Am OBSESSED!!!!!

Waiting for the performance by Kwong Ngai

A lot has happened over the weekend

And a lot of things have got me realized just how my priorities are not in order.

For starters, I have not been taking care of myself well. I don't eat well. I don't eat  when I'm supposed to eat.

Secondly, I did not make it to the mosque in time for the jenazah prayer. I should have. I was at Ili's house on Friday night. I got there in time as we saw the van coming from the hospital.

I need to prioritize things in my life. My husband and my kids are my top priorities but there are also other matters that needs to be important in life.

So I made it to the class yesterday morning. It's an Aqeedah class in English. Made some new friends. I plan to continue learning for my sake and for my kids' sake. Long story.

Religion and faith have been something I have been struggling with all my life. I have been learning and relearning trying to find some answers.

Aunty Nani passed away today

She is Ili's mum. I've known her since I was about 8. That's how long I've known Ili and her family.

I was just talking to Shu's sister about all the people I've known whom have passed away.

New hobbies to keep my mind occupied

I'm into plants. I am OBSESSED with plants.

Not stopping yet

We spent a night over at Sunway Hotel Resort and Spa. The kids enjoyed the 5 hours we spent at Sunway Lagoon. Shu booked me a spa session in the evening. It was something I needed for a while. So glad I decided to go.

I am burnt and tanned. Shu is too..... Strange, considering how we reapplied the sun block lotion, we still managed to get burnt.

Before we left this morning, we managed to get some swimming done over at the hotel pool. I managed to do a few laps. Again.

January recap

Yusuf's 5th year birthday celebration

It wasn't much of a celebration, really. Ali Imran was sick when he got home from school on Friday. He was sick all weekend. And whatever he got extended to Shu and here I am today dealing with food poisoning :-/

Weather has not been good much for a day out and about at a theme park or a water park or even a swimming pool. Luckily, we decided not to throw a birthday party this year or it would have been chaotic.

We stayed home most of the weekend. Yusuf was occupied with his new gaming console. I know exactly what some people would say about this matter but I voted for the Switch as much as he wanted it :) so it was a win-win situation. He has his Mariokart game and Kirby will be released in March.

Anywho, Ali Imran is enjoying playschool so far. Some drama here and there but it just wouldn't be Ali Imran otherwise.

Safiyya is growing up too fast for me to keep up with. Climbing up stairs and stuff. She's teething but her appetite has not changed one bit. I spend most of my time in the playpen with her because I don't want her to go eat papers or pulling things from the cabinets or climbing up the stairs into the rooms.

World Game Museum @KLIA2

My husband told me that the dude he's been getting old school retro games from has a new project over at the airport we usually go to. It turns out, the dude teamed up with a partner to open up a game museum. We went ahead to check it out because it was recently opened.

Yusuf and I were blown away the moment we saw Kirby. Then, my husband tried out the VR on the PS4. He was soooo gonna scream. I think he played Rush of Blood. He said if he was playing the game at home he would have screamed :p

I'd probably go ahead and try it out whenever we visit next. Yusuf was happy playing Super Mario Brothers with this other kid because he was getting a bit scared of the spookiness of the game Shu was playing.

Damn, I like that Kirby plush!

So. Ex. Cited!

Am actually looking forward to my birthday this year because it's on the second day of CNY >_<

Can't. Wait!

Safiyya's lion dance initiation!

Have a ruff ruff year!

Sometimes we take life for granted

Sometimes people ask me if I ever worried about my children being born with extra toes or fingers and I'm like, I would only pray for my kids to be born safe and alive. I cannot imagine what it's like for parents whom have kids with special needs go through. I was crying every single night when Yusuf was in the NICU. 10 days straight, to be exact. I still worry about him now. I'd check if my kids are sleeping well and if they are breathing in the middle of the night. Yes, I am that psycho.

Anywho, I really hope that I am able to help other kids in any way I can and I hope my kids will do too.

Not every child is born lucky.

Invited the durian monsters over on Saturday night

Shu decided to get some Musang King for Simon and Wani. It was my first time trying out Durian. Not exactly what I had in mind but the smell did not bother me one bit. Wani had been wanting Yong Tau Foo so Shu got some for dinner and Durian later. It was fun.

On Sunday, we attended my one and only cousin's engagement ceremony. Yes, Anas Bananas is on his way to settling down. I was so excited because it turns out, I'm the only one who's never met his now fiancé.

After that, we headed over to Cyberjaya for food. The kids wanted to go to the playground so we let them have a go and then we headed home.

My sister brought this to my attention

There are people out there who built a place for kids whom are not able to function like a regular person and are bedridden. These kids are either orphans or dumped by their parents or have families who cannot afford to take care of them.

It makes me so sad because I always try to do everything I can for my children and I push myself to always be there for whatever they need and not everyone is able to do that or is given that opportunity or chance.

Anyways, some of the kids have died from really bad seizure and currently they need help to renovate their toilets in order to make them more wheelchair friendly. Some have fallen and injured themselves in there.

My in-laws and my sister in-laws and their family were in Europe recently

They got us souvenirs but what I am actually excited about are these

I now have 2 kgs of Italian brown rice for making risotto. I've never cooked risotto before so this could be a good time to try :)

Random stuff from Friday through Sunday

Hamza and Safiyya finally gets a photo together 

Simon and Rashid attempted to fly the Airbus at my dad's workplace family day

Yusuf got his portrait photo

As well as his class photo 

It was his first costume so he didn't want to take it off the whole day