Great Feeling

Phew...it took a lot of courage to start writing again....it seems harder to find words to write, am so not motivated....i've been neglecting my scrapping....i'm just enjoying my pregnancy and being lazy.

My new baby is doing just fine...very active in mummy's tummy ...i still couldn't see the sex of the baby. Hopefully in couple more weeks...is should be able to share the good news.

For this past 1 week, i've been good...i get so many things done...and i'm quite happy with it. Preparing Qawiem's 4th Bday....in school and also at home...completing the 50 scrapping kits for sale. I'm feeling proud of my body...hehe...i feel good when i keep myself busy.

I'm still continuing my teaching tenure in Garden International School for next term with more classes and more students......everything seems to be well...i hope. I've just hit the enter button with one of the wholesaler company ...yeay...am buying more things for the shop.

Qawiem started his 4th bday by showing extraaaaaaaaaaa tantrums and unwillingness to share his stuff.......Zharif is still looking adorable and to me ...he is still a baby....i know i know...another baby is coming and he is supposed to a big brother now...but he is still behaving like a baby .....manja all the time.

Qawiem's Bday @ school

Qawiem Bday Cupcakes
Party Packs by Scrappingglitz aka Mama
Zharif @ SchoolTill again...

What's happening...

I'm so excited with my new Macbook... Been using it for few days and I'm so amazed by how razor thin and how light it is. Just 4.5 pounds, which is about 2.04 kg. And I really love the trackpad, which works in much the same way as the Apple iPhone, giving you many more options by simply moving your fingers. It’s a little difficult to photograph just how thin this MacBook is, but you can see for yourself by stopping at an Apple store or checking it out on line at http://www.apple.com/. The MacBook is truly a technological thing of beauty.

So what's up with me....I'm still totally ill and this pregnancy has taken so much toll on me. I find it difficult to get up, eat and also sleep. I've reached my 12 weeks and I'm just hoping it will get better. Our little angel has started doing some kicks and punches inside my belly! Never thought it will be this fast but probably coz this is my 3rd....most of my muscles have loosen up. Hehe..

I did try on my “skinny jeans” today and they still fit, a little tighter perhaps, but they fit. Now I will put them away and will not try them on again until a couple months after my baby is delivered. I don’t like to make myself feel bad about my body changes due to pregnancy, it is going to change and I guess I just embrace the changes and enjoy my new body.

I noticed this lately.......Do you have trouble remembering where you put your keys? Do you feel as if you can’t think straight at all? Welcome to the world of pregnancy! As if all the other changes aren’t enough. Pregnancy actually affects our brains too! Forgetfulness, spaciness, and an inability to concentrate go with the territory! I read somewhere according to the results of a recent study, a mother-to-be’s brain actually shrinks late in pregnancy! A researcher at the University of Southern California tested nineteen highly educated pregnant women and found they all had a decreased ability to concentrate and retain information in their short term memory as well as learn new information. So, I have to keep telling myself don’t worry, if I'm having trouble thinking, it’s normal. And remember, it will all go back to the way it was after I deliver. So Nadhrah, just relax and don’t worry too much about it. There are too many other things to think about right now!

Till next time...

7th Week - I need some energy!

I know this is my 3rd pregnancy...but am still excited about it. Today my gynae check up went really well...we could see the baby hearbeat. So cute! The baby is about 16mm...still very tiny but it is the right size for that week. Hey voila! I can see Little Angel - just a tiny dot with a loud and strong heartbeat...dub dub dub.

This week has been tough...I get ill in the evening and normally off to bed by 9pm! I could hardly find any energy to scrap or even do some reading. I hope this will pass soon.

I will find some time to write again...till then...take care

Back scrapping

I'm finally back feeling a little healthy today....decided to scrap just a page to keep my creativity running. So far my pregnancy have been blessed. No morning sickness as compare to my previous pregnancies. It's just I'm always tired and feeling sleepy all the time. Today i decided to peep at this website showing the gender of your baby... According to the Chinese Pregnancy Calendar (which claims 97% accuracy) I’m having a girl!! Thanks handy dandy calendar, we shall see! Hehehe..

Lately, I've been spending most of time at my mom's place and today i got back to my scrapping desk...oh no...i had so much things that i need to do. Everything is due due due. Sigh!

Frens...thanks for the lovely wishes....i shall leave now with new LO...

Pregnancy & 29" TV

Yes, I'm expecting my 3rd child....I'm enjoying my "Bel far niente" time...hehehe...sorrie it is an Italian verse..."the beauty of doing nothing". I've been off from my scrapbooking job...am basically doing some justice to my body...I'm finally relaxing. But my relaxing mode didn't last very long...my cutie Zharif decided to pull some stunts today.

A 29" TV fell off and hit his ankle! Yes...my 2 years old son or should I call him my superhero did it all by himself. No one in the house could explain his action.......huge and heavy and handled by 2 year old boy!

Where was everybody? Hmmm...mommy me was taking my afternoon nap....my mom was praying ..... Qawiem was screaming to my maid to catch her attention. And my dear Zharif has other things to do.

Thank God...no broken bones. Ayah, if you are reading this....do not worry. He's fine.

I'm gonna be on silent mode for a while till next week... I'm easily tired and sleepy. I need to adjust my body to my new environment. But I'm all excited and looking forward to my first 2009 scrapbooking class in Garden International School.

Ciao for now...

Marriage Is....

Marriage is the joining of two bodies and two minds

Past mistakes are unwanted and better left behind

From this day forth you must take care of each other

You’ll learn to draw strength each day from one another

The first year is hardest but you must learn to adapt

Find your middle ground and the rest will work out

It’s a beautiful journey if you are dedicated

Learn from mistakes and heed this advice

Never bring them up and never try them twice

Appreciate each other and be verbally kind

Each day when the sun sets leave your anger behind

As your journey progresses and the children arrive

Remember to keep your marriage alive

Your children will grow up and leave the nest

Make sure your marriage doesn’t die from loneliness

By following these words you’ll find marriage is bliss

And you’ll find there is no better place than this

Home is meant to be your soft place to fall

And the love you project will engulf it all

My celebration

I spend my time celebrating new year last nite at my scrapping room....i still have loads of canvas stash that i bought sometime ago...i just feel it is time to start cracking my head and use them. Also it's been a while since i scrap my kids pics. I've been too contented with my customer orders.

I'm still in my vintagy mood...and to my follower am sure you can see the vintage elements in it. I still love the tearing and inking method. Basically my new resolution, i aimed to finish all my old scrapbook stash and make something useful. Then i'll be able to justify that i need to shop again! Hehe..

This picture was taken 2 months ago...lately it's been hard to capture good pics with my 2 kids together especially when Qawiem refuses to sit still next to his bro.