eh ... who is this?

eh ... how come is in black and white while another is coloured ... are they the same person? If the first one is Ashraf then who is the other baby?

meet Abah Long (my brother-in-law) ... do you see similarities between the two pictures? They look similar ... hmm ... interesting! Now ... I think it's time for me to dig out my baby photos and see if there's any which look like Ashraf :)

me & my first Levi's

who says babies can't model ... here I am, showing off my first Levi's ... compliments of Uncle Halim & Aunty Yaqin. Amacam? How do i look? Dashing huh ...

Thank you, Uncle Halim & Aunty Yaqin ... nampak bergaya Ahmad nie ..

from birth till now

these pictures marked important milestone of Muhammad Ashraf's life ... first 2 pictures are taken when he was a month and 2 days old.

these pictures are taken when he was 2 months and 3 months respectively ...
see how he has grew? Syukur alhamdullilah ... Allah has granted Muhammad Ashraf good health and protection. May Allah always look after him and that may he be a 'soleh' child. Amin ...

I'm 3 months today!!!

Finally after a week ... new photos of Ahmad. Alhamdullilah, now he is 3 months old. All spunky and always ready for someone to talk or converse with him. Here're pictures of him taken this week ... believe it or not ... these pictures are taken when he was conversing with someone ...

yes ... today I am a big boy. I am already 3 months old. 9 more months to 1 year old.
Ahmad was surprised when the flash was on for the first picture. But ... being professional baby model for his Umi and Abi, he geared himself up with his smile ...
not in a good mood. First picture was of him wanting to take a bath. He was complaining ... well, it was a warm day so he felt sticky at the end of the day. Next picture was taken after his bath .... but not smiling. Wanna know why? He wanted to sleep ... hehehe

back to work ...

yupe, it's time for me to go back to work. In fact, since Tuesday but officially on Thursday. How's work so far? Phew ... so many things to get accustomed to, to adhere to ... students are a different story. Whatever happened since I left school where teachers' words are to be paid full attention to. Now ... we have to sell the subject to the students. Not an easy task. Also there are several special cases where the students are from challenging backgrounds. On top of all these, I have to leave for school so early in the morning. So I don't get to bath him in the morning. Poor Ahmad, he felt my absence in the morning greatly that when I reached home, he would start crying and complaining. On the other hand, those times when I get to play with him are so precious. I would rush home immediately once I cleared my markings. Just any chance to see him playing ...

Today is Saturday ... first day since I start work where Ahmad gets to see both his Abi and Umi. Also finally get to capture pictures of him ...

is it a bird? is it a plane? it's ...
masamnya muka ... takde mood nak pose untuk camera. Tengah enjoy, then got paparazzi taking photos

froggie & roses

my little Ahmad with his toy ... now, there's a new member in his toy kingdom ... the little Frog Prince. Yupe ... the Frog Prince goes ribbit ribbit ... pixs of it coming it soon :)

The famous vase of roses which capture Ahmad's glee and attention. Each time the roses move because of the wind, he will get into a frenzy, moving all of his limbs ...

let the pictures do the talking

here it is, Ahmad and his famous sidekick ... Quacky Duck! Fren and cheer buddy when Ahmad starts crying ...

here Ahmad is asleep with his Abi's short as his blanket. Dear ... he misses you a lot
Ahmad is enjoying his first seat in his rocker ... compliments of Umi & Abi ... rock a by baby ... on the rocking chair ...
up close when Ahmad is on the rocker ...
here he is with his Kakaks ... opps ... blur. Missing in action, Kak Aliyah ... not to worry... will add her in :)

the land of the rising sun

Nazzer has left for Japan and will be back on Saturday evening. It's our first separation after we had Ahmad and none of us like it. I was teary-eyed as he left the house ... he was clearly disheartened at the thought of not seeing Ahmad. Now Ahmad was a bit cranky this evening ... showing signs that he misses his dad. We had recorded Nazzer's voice so that Ahmad can listen to his dad. I also kept his shirt handy for Ahmad to smell. It may sound disgusting to you ... but now little Ahmad is sleeping with his dad's shirt as his blanket.

Nazzer dear, this picture is for you. It was taken when your recording is being played. I know you misses Ahmad a lot ...

Here's a link to download a video of Ahmad being enticed by the roses. Sorry but the video was not edited. It was shot the wrong way up. Btw you need to have QuickTime to play this video. Daddy, Bak, if you want to view it, you can download the software at http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/win.html.

Link to Ahmad's video : http://s36.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1IKR812G3VFGV3C1JBS6TIWBMY

1 February ... 3 years since ...

Once again it's 1st February, marking 3 years since Mummy has departed from this world. Let's put our hands together and recite Al-Fatihah for her. Amin ...

3 years and so many things has happened since Mummy has passed away. I graduated from NTU, enter the workforce, got married, enter NIE, got pregnant, gave birth to Ahmad and just graduated once again. Despite these milestones in my life, there are many other instances when I loved to have Mummy around. I can just imagine her glee and joy if she get to hold Ahmad ... Nevertheless, Allah loves her more. At least she won't suffer anymore ... that's all that matters.

first trip out of Singapore

Sorry for the disappearance. My dad was in town hence time was spent with him :) Daddy came back to spend the public holidays with Ahmad. He brought Ahmad to Karachi Restaurant on Sunday morning ... well, the adults had their breakfast but little Ahmad was cooing and talking (baby language). Travelling was a breeze for little Ahmad closed his eyes and fell asleep. Must be the cool environment in the car :) The next day was the highlight ... Ahmad's first trip out of Singapore. Daddy decided to bring us out to Angsana Shopping Centre in JB. He wanted to 'meresmikan' Ahmad's passport :) Coincidentally Nek Yang also first time entering JB with her new passport. Journey was smooth till we crossed the causeway and reached the JB customs. It was a slow, crawl. Poor Ahmad was agitated lying down, was propped up beside the window for him to take the surroundings. Cars in many colours, facinated him. He stopped being fussy! He was only fussy in the car. Partly due to being held for a long time. Below are picture taken before the trip as well as Ahmad with his passport.

Over the weekend, Ahmad get to meet up with my cousins. Little ones, that it ... below is Uncle Zul and then Ahmad next to his Zul's sister, Athirah. Cute huh ... Ahmad actually just woke up and was still stretching and stretching ...

Me & my very own playground :)

Here are the updates of my little hero ... now he responded to his toys. Especially his duck (compliments by God Mommy Nourol). He would actually quiten down when his toy duck is quacking ... can you believe that! Below are instances when he responded to his musical mobile. He would cooed and gargled as the little animals turned round and round ...
Here are instances when he was playing. See the glee on his face :) I really like the one on the right ... it looked as if he was talking! But see his resemblence to Donald Duck ... perhaps that's why he responded well to his quacking duck.
Here are pictures when he was left in his playground (compliments by Aunty Ida, Uncle Ghazi, Aunty Seri, Aunty Azza). He just kept quiet and he looked at the hanging toys. A few minutes passed ... guess what happened?
he started cooing to the little butterfly, moving round and round! His limbs would move about actively ... he was excited playing with his toys. He actually played in his playground for almost 2 hours, before he got tired. Wow ... wonder where he got all the energy ;)

Alhamdullilah ...

Finally it's official! I taken the Teacher's Pledge, vowing to do my utmost best for my students while working with parents and the community. Wow ... the pledge alone is enough to put some weight on my shoulders. The responsibilities and all ... and I'm not yet back in school. Scary huh ... many questions crossed my mind. Can I adapt to the new environment? Can I relate to my students? How can I arose their interest, especially the Normal Technical students? ... Well, that's enough worries for now. Here are the pictures taken. Got a chance ... make it several times taking pictures with the Minister of Education. Firstly is with Mak and second is with my D&T group. There was another one but the pictures are with the press. Oh yes, I was interviewed by Berita Harian. Sigh ... it's much more tiring taking photos for the press compared to taking wedding photos. Serious ... my cheeks were cramped from all that smiling :)
Alhamdullilah, I did well in my Post Grad Dip in Education. Despite the back aches, additional tummy load, I'm very thankful to Allah for giving me the strength to see through the course and doing well. Also my group of frens who drove me around, accompanied me during breaks, supporting me during workshop sessions ... thank you to all of you. Sincerely I enjoyed myself while in NIE. Thank you for making it wonderful :)

it's play time

here I am, playing and playing. I woke up @ 2pm and stayed up for 2 hours and just succumbed to slumber. Nek Yang put me in my cot ... but somehow I woke up once again. Umi then put me in my swing which I just closed my eyes and sleep.

Ashraf's Passport Photo

Here it is ... Mohammad Ashraf's passport photo. See how sullen he is ... he was very sleepy and complaining of his wet diaper prior to taking his photo. Hehe ... had to take his photo 3 times ... but alas, this picture is a treasure!

picture says a thousand words

the title above is true ... especially to Daddy & Bak who constantly visit my blog to view pictures and see their grandson develop :) here they are pictures & all ...

here I am ... wide awake and playing with my Kakaks. They would call my name and I would fidget and move my limbs in response. As what Wan always says ... i am playing tennis with my hands and soccer with my legs at the same time. I like it when there are people who called me and surrounded me ... oh yes, I took a picture with my Kak Lang. How? Do we look alike?
oh yes, I loved sleeping in my swing, especially during the day. I would sleep very soundly that the noise from the vacuum cleaner would not stir me :P now, after I woke up on the swing, Wan or Umi would transfer me to the mattress so that I can stretch my limbs. Below is a picture of me stretching a bit before falling asleep once again.
This was taken last Saturday when Abi & Umi brought me to see Dr Fadzil and ICA (Immigration & Customs Authority). The doctor checked me to see if the circumcision went well. Happy to say, Dr Fadzil is pleased with my recovery that my consultation was free of charge!!! Thank you, Dr Fadzil :) Beside is a picture of me in my pram while waiting for my queue number to be called to the counter to apply for a passport. It wasn't easy for Abi & Umi to take my picture as I was fussy earlier on. Turned out that my diaper was wet and I don't like it! But once Abi changed my diaper, it's time for me to take my passport picture. Hmm ... no picture here. Will ask Abi to scan the picture for me. InsyaÁllah, I will have my passport on Thursday so I am free to go to Malacca to be with Atuk or even Qatar with Tok Bak!
Here are close up pictures of me ... btw is my nose sharp?

Updates ... updates

Time really flies by. So many things happened but just no time to put everything down in the blog. Here the updates in short ...
1. Mohammad Ashraf is already 5.1 kg
2. His circumcision procedure went well. He has recovered well too.
3. He has applied for his passport. InsyaÁllah getting it this Thursday.
4. During the day he will sleep in his swing while @ night, he will sleep in his cot or on the bed.
5. He has started sleeping 4 hours block @ night :) it used to be 3 hours block.

Now what abt pictures? Will put them tomorrow so Bak & Daddy, don't worry, k. I have taken some pictures of him but yet to edit them. Will do so tomorrow.

Ahmad is 2 months old!

Alhamdullilah ... Mohammad Ashraf is 2 months old. Time really flies. Seems like yesterday that I returned from the hospital. And now he's already 2 months old. Phew ... 2 months ... lots of lessons and adaptation. Ahmad now is very active when awake ... he would move his arms and legs vigorously. Seems like he's playing boxing and soccer at the same time. He would smile widely when his name is called too.

So far, there are no photos of Ahmad crying. So here it is ... crying after taking his bath. He was enjoying his bath but still kind of sleepy. So he was cranky after dressing up. Once he settled down in a comfortable position, crying subside and he gave in to slumber.
Here ... Ahmad just woke up from sleeping in his cot. He did not sleep much then till his portable swing arrived. Once he's in, he just sleeps and sleeps without a care in the worldKakak-kakak Ahmad just had their agama lesson today. Here we have them in their tudungs ... lawa tak?

Circumcision done

Last Saturday, Ahmad disunatkan. Alhamdullilah, the procedure went smoothly. Reaching the clinic, the nurse gave him some medicine to calm him down. After half an hour, he went into the surgery room with his Abah. 20 minutes later, both of them came out. The procedure was done. Surprisingly, we, including his Aunty Erah, Uncle Gee, Kak Hannah, Kak Hannis ... did not hear him cry. But the calm does not last long. 10 minutes after coming out of the surgery room, Ahmad started crying and crying non-stop, putting everyone in a frenzy. He was cranky ... but for the afternoon. Come evening ... he's back to his normal self. Alhamdullilah :) At least we don't have to worry about his circumcision when he grows older.
Here, he is ... calling his Abah Long, asking him to pick him up. This is after we have returned from the clinic. If you look closely, he follows some of his uncle features. Well ... now, it's a mixture of many features. Bit here and bit there ... but guess, Ahmad is satisfied now. His uncle, Abah Long, has finally carried him!
In the evening, after the circumcision, we realised Ahmad started sucking his fingers. Here, we caught him in the act. According to my aunt or to Ahmad's grandaunt, Nek Cuk ... babies who sucked their fingers will grow up to be smart. Not sure if it's true of not. To me ... it's an indication of him being able to make himself comfortable. An indication of his development :) ... it's a sweet sight, seeing him slowly putting his fingers to his mouth or when he moved his face so that he can put his mouth to his fingers.
As per normal, Ahmad's favourite activity - bath time. Now we need to soak his wound in salted water. We thought he would not like it or be difficult. To our amazement, he remained calm with a satisfied look on his face when we were soaking him. But he can't wait for his body to be soaked too ... kept moving his legs into a standing position so that he can move to a bigger bathtub.
here, i can't resist taking pictures of him in his new jumper, just after his bath. Ahmad is simply adorable here ...

8 weeks old

time really flies ... now Muhammad Ashraf is already 8 weeks old. This morning after his meal @ 1.45 am, he refused to sleep. He started playing by himself and only succumbed to slumber @2.30 am. Can't wait for him to grow older. Am really looking forward to the time when I can bring him out, shopping or going for a stroll. In fact, now I realised I went to MotherCare or other baby-related shops more often and can spend hours there. So many things to buy or consider getting for my junior. Especially with the sales going around now.

Sweet Aunty Siti

Siti Sofea or Aunty Siti to Ahmad, has started her first year at Madrasah. She will be schooling with her brother (Uncle Haziq) @ Masjid Tentera Diraja opposite NUS. She was simply excited and can't stop talking about her class and what she learnt. So far she has learnt how to take ablution. Wonder what she will learn this weekend.
By the way, isn't she sweet?