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Thursday, December 29, 2011

husna 1st trip to atuk's village

Salam,

quick update:::
27/12/11-atuk's cousin passed away and we visited arwah's family on tuesday..took the opportunity to drop by our village..actually no one there, kampung tinggal..only come back occationally..not every month..actually very near to ayah's place..so we dropped by to solat n rest before everyone went back..a few aunties and uncles from singapore also there..

28/12/11
Work as usual but we had Launch Reception at Istana Hotel in the evening..


Wednesday, December 28, 2011

^_^ wordless wednesday-update family in law gathering

Atmosphere 360 @ KL Tower
25 Dec 2011
Family-in-law Gathering Dinner

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Recipe: Scrambled Egg

Salam,

Sometimes, ibu cooked scrambled egg for husna but i didnt know we can add curry leaves, capsicum and etc in to it..haha silly me right..ok, below i found interesting recipe from here..a lot of recipes listed..and i love some of them because of the simplicity..maklum la, ibu malas masak..anyways, hope you guys enjoy reading and cooking!!


Protein Packs A Punch

If you want your child’s muscles and other body parts to be in tip-top shape, feed him protein, the body’s building block. This nutrient also repairs, replaces and makes tissues as well as ensures optimum growth.

And that’s not all that protein provides. Protein is made of amino acids, and your body needs 22 amino acids. Of these, 14 can be made internally, but the remaining 8 can only come from foods (these are called essential amino acids).

The best way to meet your child’s protein requirement is from both animal (eg fish, poultry, meat and eggs) and plant sources, especially legumes (beans, peas and lentils). For a vegetarian meal, you can get protein by dishing up a delicious dhal curry or stirfrying peas.

You can also offer protein-powered snacks and desserts eg tau fu fah, red bean porridge or a refreshing soya milk drink. And if you’re looking for protein-packed meals, try these recipes!


Scrambled Eggs

Makes: 2 servings

Ingredients

4 large eggs
1 tsp margarine
1 tsp sesame or vegetable oil
5-8 curry leaves, coarsely chopped
1 tsp minced ginger
¼ cup finely sliced shallots
2 spring onions, finely chopped
2 tbsps chopped red capsicum
Salt to taste

Dipping Sauce:

1 tsp chopped fresh coriander
2 spring onions, finely sliced
2 tbsps lime juice
2 tbsps light soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil

Directions

  1. Whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt in a bowl until very smooth. Set aside.
  2. Heat frying pan over medium-high heat. Add margarine and oil followed by curry leaves, ginger and capsicum. Stir-fry briefly.
  3. Add shallots and spring onions. Reduce heat to medium. Stir-fry until the shallots are soft.
  4. Whisk the eggs again slightly. Pour into the hot pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and use a wooden spatula to gently scramble the eggs.
  5. Cook a little longer until the eggs are set but still soft and tender.
  6. Serve eggs hot with rice (for lunch or dinner) or with chapatti (for breakfast).

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

^_^ wordless wednesday - salad anyone?

made with love by my sis


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Monday, December 19, 2011

19/12/2011 - 2nd Anniversary

yuhuu, congratulation to ibu and ayah for our 2nd year with love and passion towards each other..lol!! passion okay!! alhamdulillah, we have been married for 2years and hopefully our married life will be rich with lot and lot and lot and lotssssss of love, rizq, blessing, fortune, grace and of course children..

and for being 2 years together, a lot of patience, toleration, compromise has been taken for consideration to go through our wedding life..it's hard for those who have a lower level of belief and faith to handle those wedding obstacles and barriers..i tell you, there are a lot of obstacles okay...

nothing much for the celebration but last night ibu have a thought to treat ayah for dinner and so lucky me as ayah only want Nugget McDonalds..!! how sweet of him..ibu already offered ayah tutti frutti, subway, big apple doughnuts, all his favourite food but he ended up with only nuggets..he's so discipline on his diet..yeah, he tried to lose weight (but so mean of me by offering him nice, tempting food..lol! )

anyways, i have afternoon hi-tea voucher at the ritz carlton but i just call them to make a reservation and unlucky us because the date for us to go is unavailable..no luck i guess, the validity is only until the end of this month..i really want to go still!!!

never mind..husna is doing fine except she's so cranky and peevish this weekend (is that consider fine?)..if she want something, she must have it..oh dear, until she saw a green cili padi, and she want to grab it..how can i give her that right? one more thing, she drank vitagen, she finished it and when i took the empty bottle form her, she cried like a mad girl and roll over her body on the floor..she's like losing something precious! she ended up crying for 5 to 10 minutes after ibu and ayah calmed her down..so cranky! but still i love her no matter what..

okay last but not least, message to ayah..i know you will read this..

ayah, i love u so god damn much and i know you knew it since the first day you met me..i wish and always wish for allah to bless our marriage and keep our relationship and belief stronger..looking forward for our 3rd, 4th, 4oth, 50th, 100th anniversary with you, amin..



Thursday, December 15, 2011

Susu Ibu Sebatian Ajaib

"Dan Kami wajibkan manusia berbuat baik kepada kedua ibu bapanya; ibunya telah mengandungnya dengan menanggung kelemahan atas kelemahan dan menceraikan susunya dalam masa dua tahun; bersyukurlah kepada-Ku dan kepada kedua ibu bapamu; dan kepada Aku-lah tempat kembalimu." (Surah Luqman, ayat 14)

Air susu ibu ialah satu sebatian tiada tandingan yang diciptakan oleh Allah demi memenuhi keperluan nutrisi bayi dan melindunginya daripada sebarang jangkitan. Keseimbangan makanan berkhasiat dalam air susu ibu adalah pada kadar yang tepat dan bersesuaian dengan tubuh bayi yang belum matang.

Pada masa yang sama, air susu ibu juga kaya dengan nutrien yang mempercepat pertumbuhan sel-sel otak dan perkembangan sistem saraf. Makanan buatan untuk bayi yang disediakan dengan bantuan teknologi masa kini tidak dapat menggantikan makanan ajaib ini.

Memantapkan Sistem Imunisasi

Senarai manfaat air susu ibu kepada bayi bertambah setiap hari. Kajian menunjukkan bahawa bayi-bayi yang diberi minum air susu ibu terlindung daripada penyakit berkaitan sistem pernafasan dan penghadaman. Ini kerana antibodi-antibodi yang terdapat di dalam air susu ibu menyediakan satu perlindungan langsung daripada jangkitan. Sifat anti-infeksi lain air susu ibu adalah menyediakan satu persekitaran sesuai untuk bakteria "bermanfaat" yang dipanggil sebagai "flora normal" sekaligus menangkis serangan bakteria, virus dan parasit berbahaya. Tambahan pula, didapati bahawa terdapat beberapa unsur di dalam air susu ibu yang mengawal sistem imunisasi terhadap penyakit berjangkit dan membolehkannya berfungsi dengan lebih teratur.

Kaya Dengan Nutrisi

Oleh kerana air susu ibu telah direka secara khusus, ia merupakan makanan yang paling mudah dihadam oleh bayi. Selain kaya dengan nutrisi, ia juga mudah dihadam oleh sistem penghadaman bayi yang sensitif. Memandangkan bayi menggunakan sedikit sahaja tenaga untuk mencerna air susu ibu, maka tenaga selebihnya dapat disalurkan untuk fungsi tubuh yang lain, pertumbuhan dan perkembangan organ.

Air susu ibu yang mempunyai bayi pra-matang mengandungi tahap zat lemak, protein, natrium, klorida dan besi yang lebih tinggi untuk menampung keperluan bayi. Ianya telah dibuktikan bahawa fungsi mata bayi pra-matang yang diberi minum air susu ibu adalah lebih baik dan lebih cemerlang dalam ujian kecerdasan. Tambahan pula, mereka turut memiliki banyak kelebihan lain.


Omega-3

Kandungan minyak omega-3 asid alfa linoleat menjadikan air susu ibu penting untuk perkembangan bayi. Selain menjadi sebatian penting untuk otak dan retina manusia, ia juga amat mustahak bagi bayi-bayi yang baru dilahirkan. Omega-3 secara khusus penting sepanjang masa kehamilan dan peringkat awal usia bayi demi perkembangan otak dan saraf yang normal. Ramai saintis menegaskan kepentingan air susu ibu terutamanya sebagai satu sumber omega-3 semulajadi dan sempurna.

Mengurangkan Risiko Sakit Jantung

Selain daripada itu, kajian yang dilakukan oleh sekumpulan saintis Universiti Bristol, United Kingdom mendapati bahawa antara kebaikan jangka panjang air susu ibu adalah kesan positifnya terhadap tekanan darah, yang mana ia dapat mengurangkan risiko serangan jantung. Kumpulan penyelidik tersebut menyimpulkan bahawa sifat perlindungan yang terdapat di dalam air susu ibu disebabkan oleh kandungan nutrisinya. Menurut hasil kajiannya yang diterbitkan dalam jurnal perubatan Circulation, bayi yang diberi minum air susu ibu kurang berisiko menghidap penyakit jantung.

Kehadiran rantaian panjang asid lemak poli tidak tepu (polyunsaturated fatty acids) dalam air susu ibu (untuk mencegah pengerasan arteri) dan hakikat bahawa bayi yang diberi minum air susu ibu menggunakan sedikit natrium (berkait rapat dengan tekanan darah) serta tidak mengalami pertambahan berat badan berlebihan merupakan antara cara air susu ibu memberi manfaat kepada jantung.

Sebagai tambahan, satu pasukan diketuai oleh Dr. Lisa Martin, dari Pusat Perubatan Hospital Kanak-kanak Cincinnati di Amerika, telah menemui kadar kandungan hormon protein (adiponectin) yang tinggi dalam air susu ibu.

Kandungan adiponectin yang tinggi dalam darah dikaitkan dengan kurangnya risiko serangan jantung. Tahap adiponectin yang rendah ditemui pada orang yang mengalami kegemukan dan berisiko tinggi mengalami serangan penyakit jantung. Maka disepakati bahawa bayi yang diberi air susu ibu mempunyai risiko kegemukan yang rendah dengan kehadiran hormon ini.

Tambahan pula, mereka juga menemui sejenis hormon yang dipanggil sebagai leptin dalam air susu ibu yang mempunyai peranan utama dalam metabolisme lemak. Leptin dipercayai berfungsi menyampaikan isyarat kepada otak bahawa terdapat lemak pada tubuh. Berdasarkan pendedahan Dr. Martin, hormon-hormon yang diserap semasa peringkat bayi melalui air susu ibu dapat menurunkan risiko pelbagai penyakit seperti obesiti, diabetes tahap dua dan daya tahan insulin, serta penyakit jantung koronari.

Fakta tentang "Makanan Tersegar"

Fakta-fakta tentang air susu ibu tidak tamat di sini. Sumbangannya terhadap kesihatan bayi berkembang mengikut fasa pertumbuhan bayi dan kandungannya berubah demi memenuhi keperluan nutrisi bayi mengikut peringkat-peringkat tertentu. Unsur gula dan lemak dalam air susu ibu, yang sentiasa tersedia dan pada suhu yang sesuai, memainkan peranan penting dalam perkembangan otak. Tambahan pula, elemen lain seperti kalsium turut memberi sumbangan dalam perkembangan tulang-tulang bayi.

Meskipun dinamakan susu, namun sebahagian besar sebatian ajaib ini sebenarnya terdiri daripada air. Ini merupakan ciri terpenting kerana selain daripada makanan, bayi juga memerlukan cairan dalam bentuk air. Kebersihan sepenuhnya tidak mungkin didapati dalam air atau bahan makanan selain daripada air susu ibu. Namun air susu ibu yang merangkumi 90% air dan tidak kurang, memenuhi keperluan air bayi dalam cara yang paling bersih dan sihat.

Susu Ibu dan Kecerdasan

Kajian saintifik membuktikan bahawa pembangunan kognitif di kalangan bayi-bayi yang diberi air susu ibu adalah lebih hebat berbanding bayi lain. Satu analisis perbandingan berkaitan dengan bayi yang diberi air susu ibu dan bayi yang diberi susu formula oleh James W. Anderson—seorang pakar dari Universiti Kentucky—mendapati bahawa minda bayi yang diberi minum air susu ibu adalah lima kali lebih tinggi berbanding dengan bayi lain. Hasil daripada kajian ini, didapati bahawa kecerdasan diperoleh daripada air susu ibu sehingga enam bulan, dan bayi yang disusui kurang daripada lapan minggu tidak menunjukkan sebarang kesan dari segi kecerdasan minda.

Benarkah Air Susu Ibu Menentang Kanser?

Hasil daripada kesemua kajian yang dijalankan, terbukti bahawa air susu ibu, yang ratusan penulisan mengenainya telah diterbitkan, melindungi bayi daripada kanser. Hakikat ini telah diketahui meskipun mekanismenya belum difahami sepenuhnya. Sewaktu sebuah protein dari air susu ibu membunuh sel-sel tumor yang dibiakkan dalam makmal tanpa merosakkan sebarang sel sihat, para pengkaji menyatakan bahawa satu potensi yang hebat telah ditemui.

Catharina Svanborg, seorang profesor imunologi klinikal Universiti Lund di Sweden, ialah ketua kumpulan peneliti yang menemui rahsia ajaib air susu ibu ini. Pasukan tersebut menerangkan keupayaan air susu ibu dalam menyediakan perlindungan terhadap pelbagai bentuk kanser sebagai satu penemuan yang menakjubkan.

Pada mulanya, para peneliti mengkaji sel-sel lendir usus yang diambil daripada bayi-bayi yang bari dilahirkan dengan air susu ibu. Mereka mendapati bahawa penyakit pneumonia yang diakibatkan oleh bakteria Pneumococcus dapat dihentikan dengan berkesan oleh air susu ibu. Bahkan bayi yang diberi air susu ibu amat kurang mengalami masalah pendengaran berbanding bayi yang diberi minum susu formula dan risiko jangkitan penyakit pernafasan yang terlalu rendah.

Selepas beberapa siri penyelidikan, didapati bahawa air susu ibu juga memberi perlindungan terhadap kanser. Setelah menunjukkan bahawa kanser limfa di kalangan kanak-kanak yang diberi susu formula semasa fasa kanak-kanak berlaku sembilan kali ganda, mereka menyedari bahawa hasil yang sama juga berlaku untuk pelbagai jenis kanser yang lain.

Berdasarkan keputusan tersebut, air susu ibu berupaya mengenal pasti sel-sel kanser secara tepat lalu memusnahkannya. Zat bernama alpha-lac (alphalactalbumin) yang banyak di dalam air susu ibu menjejak dan membunuh sel-sel kanser. Alpha-lac dihasilkan oleh sejenis protein yang membantu pengeluaran gula laktosa dalam air susu ibu.

Rahmat Tiada Bandingan Ini adalah Satu Anugerah dari Allah

Satu lagi ciri menakjubkan air susu ibu adalah hakikat bahawa ia amat bermanfaat untuk diberi kepada bayi selama dua tahun terawal.

Maklumat penting yang hanya diketahui oleh sains baru-baru ini, telah dinyatakan oleh Allah 14 kurun yang lalu melalui ayat:

"Dan ibu-ibu hendaklah menyusukan anak mereka selama dua tahun genap, iaitu bagi orang yang menyempurnakan penyusuan itu; ..." (Surah Al-Baqarah, ayat 233)

Si ibu tidak merancang untuk menghasilkan air susu ibu, sumber khasiat terbaik untuk bayi tidak berdaya yang memerlukan makanan dalam kandungannya, serta tidak menentukan tahap pelbagai nutrisi di dalamnya. Allah Yang Maha Kuasa, Yang Maha Mengetahui keperluan setiap makhluk dan mengasihi mereka, Yang menciptakan air susu ibu untuk bayi di dalam tubuh si ibu.


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3rd tips for moms-to-be


dear mommy-to-be,

this is my 3rd tip for those moms-to-be yang always hungry..yeah, hungry level is sometimes depends on people..some people always hungry even after 1 hour eat (like me) and there are a few who can't eat rice, not even smell the rice..weird but that's what we called 'pembawakan budak'..some people have different weird temporary thing..

so for those who have same symptoms as mine, don't worry, just eat!! but have to be careful and watch your weight..eat every 1 or 2 hours but with small portion..make sure to prepare and store some biscuits or chocolate bar in your hand bag..you may also consume energy bar..and drink a lot of water..but don.t simply eat anything..what you eat and drink is the main source of nourishment for baby..that’s why it’s important for you to consider what you eat..don't forget to take supplement like folic acid..milk also provide you with high in folic acid..

Folic acid: Folic acid is an essential B vitamin that moms-to-be need to reduce the risks of brain and spinal defects in children..the fact is everyone needs folic acid as it helps the body make new cells..for moms-to-be, the need increases because folic acid also helps to combat anaemia, miscarriages and premature deliveries..however, in reality, only 3 out of 5 women get sufficient folic acid during pregnancies..so it’s important for you to up your folic acid needs and you can find this essential nutrient in leafy green vegetables, dried beans, peas and of course, milk..

you’ll need about 300 extra calories a day, and below are some recommendations for your consideration..
  • Plenty of fruit and vegetables (fresh, frozen, tinned, dried or a glass of juice). Aim for at least 5 portions of a variety each day.
  • Plenty of starchy foods such as bread, pasta, rice and potatoes - try to choose wholegrain options.
  • Foods rich in protein such as lean meat and chicken, fish (aim for at least 2 servings of fish a week, including 1 of oily fish), eggs, and beans/lentils.
  • Plenty of fibre from wholegrain breads, pasta, rice, fruits and vegetables to prevent constipation.
  • Dairy foods such as milk, cheese and yoghurt, which contain calcium.
  • Foods high in folate (green vegetables, brown rice, fortified bread and breakfast cereals) and iron (red meat).
okay last but not least,


;)

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

^_^ wordless wednesday - husna's present

from acik meme..



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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

13/12/11

salam,

finished my meeting early and now feel want to update blog..

Saturday, my in law, me, baby and my biras went to Tampin to visit ayah..(remember his new job?) Reached there about 6pm after biras's car broke down..ayah loose weight and seems extra handsome with his new hair cut ;)

husna's cousin..

Sunday went to Kota Damansara to take a few more things left from my brother in law's house and reached Tampin back at 12 midnight.

Monday, we went to buy ayah's new shirt and later at 4pm we went back to KL..this round, it was really hurt to leave ayah behind..started to miss ayah even it just 5 minutes away from his rent house..

Ayah is going to have his course this week in KLIA, but don't know can meet him or not..

owh this post is a little bit personal..apologies is you feel bored with this..


husna is doing well, it's just she cuter day by day..she enjoyed playing around with her big cousins..she's everyone sweetheart..haha kissed her every day is seems not enough for me..


always pray for Allah's blessing for my family..and really hope that everything goes well as per plan..amin..

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Of emotion express



Dear,

This post is more to my feeling expression..not about husna or family..but more to my ex bos..yup i really greatful that he's no longer my bos..im so upset that he did that which he knew it will affect my bonus and increment..

I really sad when think about it..i just cant fight back he's kinda person who won't take his word back or admit guilty so decided to take it as it is..futhermore, he's no longer my direct bos..and my husband advised me to be patient and redha with what happen..rezeki is from allah and not from his st**** hand..

It happenned yesterday, but after i came home and looked my beautiful daughter, i immediately forgot about what had happened earlier, and im greatful! Alhamdulillah..i woke up this morning with maximum spirit inside of me..


Dear husna,

When u grow up, i'll make sure i'm around to guide u, to be beside u, to be ur advisor for everythg, including this work place matter..

I texted this post all the way from home and now i reached office..till then, bye..


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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

testing using BlogPress

i just download BlogPress apps for my iphone and this post is my first post using this apps..let see how it turn out..


my princess

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video to kill my boredom..

salam,

i feel bored right now..no meeting, no HOD and have nothing to do..i almost fall asleep here..now is almost noon but since im fasting for 10 muharram, that's make me even more sleepier..

then i open my iphone folder in my desktop and i found husna's video and its kill my boredom..but apparently, uploading video seems to take half of my life..i really wanted to show them all, but im half dead waiting..

anyway, this video is worth waiting and decided to be patient..it take almost 10 minutes to upload each video..hee


husna climbed up and down the chair..make everyone eery..
(video taken 24th Nov 2011)


this video is about husna touch and bite cat at nenek's village..she such a brave girl!!

Friday, December 2, 2011

changing husna's diaper

Dear all,

i found that changing husna's diaper is really really challenging for me because husna does not want to lie down even a second!! or even i gave her toys to play with..sometimes rasa nak marah but she does not know anything other than play play and play..sabar je la bila time change her diaper..

other thing about husna that puzzled me is that she have no interest towards her toys but she like to play TV remote control, handphone, maksu's make up and other things that are not suppose to play with..any of your children like mine too? how to deal?

last week, husna received gift from cik qis..bag from australia..husna loves it and she likes to bite its nose..haha, so i have to keep the bag from husna's view..

ready to go out..lets!!

i found this helpful interesting iphone apps called 'parenting'. they have a lot of articles about weekly pregnancy, first year of baby, toddler stages development, and a lot others..so go check it out and download now..i also in the midst reading it through and they update their articles frequently..

Friday, November 25, 2011

How To Choose the Best Baby Toys

dear all,

love to share this with all mommies..happy reading!!

With so many toys on the market, how can you possibly know which ones are best for your baby?

It's an important question. Because for little ones, playing is about more than entertainment, it's their primary means of learning and developing. (That's why at One Step Ahead and Leaps and Bounds, we are so committed to providing developmentally beneficial toys.)

In just a few, quicksilver years, your helpless infant will become a competent youngster-walking, talking, socializing, reasoning. In fact, within the first four years of life, children develop a full 50% of their adult intelligence! That's how fast their brains are growing.

Giving your baby stimulating, age-appropriate toys will help your child develop faster and more fully-cognitively, physically, creatively and more. Understanding how babies learn is the key to knowing what toys to provide.

Born to Learn

Babies are born virtually programmed to learn. Before birth, genetics determine how the brain is "wired." Neurons travel to different parts of the brain, forming connections, called synapses, that await stimulation.

Once a baby is born, every experience-sight, sound, touch, taste and smell-helps stimulate those synapses and create trillions more. The more complex these interconnections, the brighter a child will be. By providing your child with early stimulation and a wide range of experiences, you can accelerate your baby's development.

Birth - 6 Months: Stimulating Sensory and Motor Development

Even the tiniest newborn is poised to soak up sensory data like a sponge-and in doing so, stimulate brain development.

A newborn's vision is limited, which is why tiny infants respond best to black-and-white objects, bright colors and bold graphics. But vision develops quickly, along with motor control. As early as the second month, babies will begin studying their hands and swiping at objects. Most begin rolling over between two and six months.

For babies under six months, the best toys are:

  • - Rattles, teethers and other sensory toys that expose baby to a variety of sounds and textures
  • - Colorful mobiles and banners that stimulate vision
  • - Baby safe mirrors (babies are drawn to faces)
  • - Activity centers and baby gyms that encourage reaching and grasping
  • - "Tummy time" toys that help build abdominal strength (a must for back-sleeping babies)
  • - Age-appropriate educational videos and music that stimulate vision and hearing

6 - 12 Months: Interactive Play

During this period, babies discover cause and effect-shaking, banging and pushing every object within reach. Hand-eye coordination improves; favorite games are "clap hands," "pat-a-cake" and "peek-a-boo." Most babies begin crawling around seven months and by ten months, many are starting to "cruise." In addition, they begin to put sounds together to form simple words.

For babies between 6 - 12 months, the best toys are:

  • - Shape sorters and nesting cups, which reinforce the concept of object permanence
  • - Activity centers and push/pull toys that allow baby to create movement
  • - Adventure courses that encourage creeping and crawling
  • - Musical and sound-making toys
  • - First photo albums
  • - Gentle rockers and bouncers, which satisfy baby's love of motion
  • - Stuffed animals, dolls and "blankies" for cuddling
  • - Age-appropriate educational videos and music
  • - Storybooks that you read to baby.

12 - 18 Months: Goal-Oriented Play

Many children begin walking around their first birthday, and with this exciting new skill comes a strong desire to explore. Most toddlers are goal-oriented and driven to experiment. They begin imitating grown-ups physically and verbally. Through constant activity, they begin strengthening large muscles and improving fine motor coordination.

For tots 12 - 18 months, the best toys are:

  • - "Hands on" toys like a jack-in-the-box, pail and shovel, and water toys
  • - Building blocks, play sets and bead mazes that encourage experimentation and help develop fine motor skills
  • - Active toys, such as toddler swing sets, safety trikes and wagons that allow tots to delight in motion, while building strong muscles
  • - Very simple musical instruments
  • - Stuffed animals, dolls and "blankies" for cuddling
  • - Age-appropriate educational videos and music
  • - Storybooks that you read to baby.

18 - 24 Months: Problem-Solving Play

At this age, tots begin using their imagination. Children engage in imitative and make-believe play and problem solving strategies. They can match objects by shape and color, follow simple instructions, and dance to music. Language also explodes around 18 months, and toddlers acquire new words at a mind-boggling rate.

For tots 18-24 months, the best toys are:

  • - Puppets and dolls
  • - Costumes
  • - Rocking horses, playhouses, miniature appliances and other toys that foster imitative play
  • - Puzzles, blocks and construction sets that create opportunities for problem solving
  • - Active toys, such as toddler swing sets, safety trikes and vehicles that encourage muscle growth and control
  • - Simple musical instruments
  • - Stuffed animals and "blankies" for cuddling
  • - Age-appropriate educational videos and music
  • - Storybooks that you read together.

24 - 36 Months: The Age of Mastery

Fine motor coordination is on the upswing! Now kids are ready for arts and crafts projects, simple sports and beginning board games. Children this age are very responsive to music, videos and books. By the time they reach their third birthdays, most kids are fluent talkers. With this growing competency, many are ready for more "big kid" toys.

For children 24-36 months, the best toys are:

  • - Art and craft supplies, such as finger paints, chalk boards, easels and modeling clay
  • - Simple board games for beginners
  • - Train sets and cars; dolls with accessories
  • - Rocking horses, playhouses, miniature appliances and other toys that foster imitative play
  • - Costumes
  • - Puzzles and construction sets that create opportunities for problem solving
  • - Swing sets, sand boxes, trikes and other riding vehicles
  • - Electronic educational games and workbooks that introduce kids to phonics, the alphabet and numbers
  • - Simple musical instruments
  • - Stuffed animals, dolls and "blankies" for cuddling
  • - Age-appropriate educational videos and music
  • - Storybooks that you read together.

credited to: onestepahead

addiction in parenting reading

Dear husna,

I always want the best for you..ever since you were born, i read a lot and searched about parenting and your development..i want to know everything about you and what is going to happen when you are in independent toddler stage..

So, while reading others blog, i found this website and felt that this are awesome and would highly recommend to mommy-to-be to read it..everything was in there, from baby to toddler, pregnancy to parenting and even for those who trying to conceive..

My focus now are on the subject parenting and also having another baby ;) Yup honey, ibu now in thought to have adik for you..so that you can have friend to play with..but all in God's hand..ayah and ibu can just pray for rizq..insyaallah..

But my main focus in reading is on the parenting subject..if i read newspaper, i will search parenting session first..funny isn't it?

p/s: ibu also now in addition on pampering self with body lotion..like i love it so much..


With love;

Ibu..

Thursday, November 10, 2011

husna's 1year 1month 2weeks & 3days

Salam..

aha here i am again..let's update!

~ husna learn to jump today, so cute..as we count 1,2,3 she bend her knee and pull her body up..am proud of her..!

~have started my new job scope in new department, but still in a same company..alhamdulillah as for now (3weeks) everything were fine..and hopefully it will fine forever..amin

~aidiladha also went well as we did aqiqah for husna and alhamdulillah syukur..and i learned the meaning of qurban & aqiqah..not to say i dont know before but this year i understand better..

~husna love wearing tudung! She didn't pull it out..im so surprised because she always pull her hair clip, or anything on her head..and alhamdulillah!! And i love her even more!

As a mother, it's always a challenging job to raise children..an enjoyed one..really hope my daughter grow up healty and clever..of course, every mother wishes for the best for their children..ibu doakan husna to have a better life..
husna with her cousin, amanda sofea..
Amanda have to hold husna's pampers to make sure
husna sit down to pose to camera..haha..



Am watching Spa Seekers at 706, astro lifestyle, and am so craving for massage and spa! Watching them being massaged makes my adrenaline goes up, i just really want it..! Owh make me remembered during my confinement..i was massaged for three days consecutively and i loved it..i enjoyed it as it was so good for after birth women..


okay im out of idea..and my eyes are heavy, that's mean i need to sleep now..ok bye love!

Monday, October 17, 2011

I miss u

Salam..

Yes i know i'm guilty..coz i've negleting my dear blog for so long..and i'm sorry..maybe i need to change the templates or the header or do something to have back the spirit to blogging..

Deep in my heart, i want to share a lot of thing but i also feel that i'm not a good writer..not a good storyteller though..and not sure also whether got reader who read this..haha

Anyhow, my dear husna is one year 25days (+-) and now she's breastfeeding, sleepy and will landed in her dreamworld soon..not much milk left anyway coz she only BF during night..she drink Dutch Lady 123 now and she kinda loved it..pandai anak ibu pilih susu yg tak mahal sgt..hehe

Last month celebrated husna's birthday and she received a lot of dresses, teddy bear and the most special gift is bicycle from nenek and atuk..she loves it..

Work update, i will be transfering from admin department to my favourite department which are full with challenges and adventures that i'm going to face..insyaallah, semoga Allah permudahkan segala urusan..amin..

Other update:-
1) i love my lovely hubby..he's my best support ever
2) i still afraid to drive my own car..

3) abah retired and husna terlebih manja

Sekian terima kasih..


With <3,

Husna's wonderful ibu..

Monday, August 1, 2011

Salam Ramadhan Al-Mubarak

Salam Husna,

Today is 1st of ramadan and this year i fell blessed as i can celebrate with my manja-ngade daughter..insyaallah celebrate syawal pula..this morning sahur, anak ibu tak kacau ibu sahur sebab you were asleep..and you woke up right after azan subuh..hopefully hari2 pn macam tu ye..hehe

Ibu a bit worried about BF ni..just afraid if ibu kurang makan on the day time, then milk pun takut kurang..ermm but ibu will follow petua, during sahur time, i have to eat 7 or more kurma for energy and for BF mother..dah la ibu only BF you during night time..ish hopefully ibu can BF you smpi baby 2 years old..sebenarnye ibu malas nak bangun awal pagi buat susu..hehe, if BF, kan senang..fresh milk lagi..

And hopefully jugak, ibiu can puasa penuh this year..last year tinggal only one day, that time you were 8months is my tummy..now you already 10 months and since then i never had my menstrual..normal for a few new mother, depends on the hormon..and it is also one of the family planning method ;) so harap2 tak period until raya nanti..

So many of hope can this entry..of coz, we live in hope for a better life..

May allah blessed beloved husna, ayah, family anf friends..not to forgot, all readers!

Salam Ramadan al-Mubarak! Happy fasting..!

Thursday, July 28, 2011

2nd teeth!!

salam husna,

I saw ur 2nd teeth just now! Good job husna..alhamdulillah..semoga anak ibu membesar sihat dan kuat..! Haha macam iklan milo pulak..

Today husna already 10th months 5days, and you:-

1) have 2nd teeth side by side
2) love to smile showing off ur teeth
3) standing by ur own with one hand holding me
4) merangkak laju chasing nenek to kitchen
5) every evening will wait ibu come home from work with atuk
6) can recognize ibu from far
7) pandai main cak-cak
8) still breastfeed everynight
9) pandai merajuk
10) will laugh when people laugh even strangers..bahaya ni

Okey, baby da tido, and ibu pun dah sleepy..wanna sleep n hug baby..

Anyway, Baby and ibu love ayah so much..

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

10months 4days!!

Salam baby,

haha gelak dulu..sebulan ibu tak update blog ibu ni..tiup skit, fuhh fuhh ade habuk.. :p

sorry my dear..sometimes i don't have mood to update..but here i got a few pictures to show..org kata, let's the pictures tell you the story..


love this picture!! this was ayah when he's 9years old and baby when you were 8months old :))


my little cowboy!!

little frog accompany my little sweet daughter

this is aleesya!! on her birthday!!

aleesya with mama & papa

haha, this is awesome!! baby suka sengih!! want to show off ur teeth la tu..
nampak skit gigi sulung anak ibu!!
nasib bek still baby, if old people bt mcm ni, mmg xcomel..haha

baby and ayah at look up point, sharp 12 o'clock, you were 10 months!!

my kangaroo!!


and here ur latest picture!!!

after medical check up at clinic!!