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		<title>Healthy Care Deluxe Booster Seat &#8211; Another Seriously Cool Baby Stuff</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:12:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Diyana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s December everybody! As you all might have known I am once again a preggy Mama, still battling the fierce first trimester with vomits and fatigue but nevertheless excited, oh how much I am excited!? Hehe call me crazy or whatever guys, but let me show you what I got for Adik Miki. It is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s December everybody! As you all might have known I am once again a preggy Mama, still battling the fierce first trimester with vomits and fatigue but nevertheless excited, oh how much I am excited!?</p>
<p>Hehe call me crazy or whatever guys, but let me show you what I got for Adik Miki. It is the Fisher-Price’s Healthy Care™ Deluxe Booster Seat, yay!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4668" title="fisher price chair" src="http://www.diyanazman.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/fisher-price-chair.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="493" /></p>
<p>Apparently this is one of the latest product of Fisher Price and just like the others, this booster seat is freaking cute! As a Mom that is a bit obsessed with safety and quality, let me tell you why the Deluxe Booster Seat is a must have.</p>
<p>First of all, we already have a high chair at home that Miki sits on. Although it is not so bulky but I don’t think  I want another of that thing in the house, just where would I keep it? The Deluxe Booster Chair is just awesome because it is not only portable, it can be strapped to most of the dining chairs you can imagine. Senang sangat!</p>
<p>You can just bring it anywhere, friends’ houses, balik kampung, even restaurants knowing that you baby will get to sit comfortably on a clean, stable chair.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4667" title="healthy care booster seat" src="http://www.diyanazman.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/healthy-care-booster-seat.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Fisher Price’s Healthy Care™ Deluxe Booster Seat</p>
<p>You may wonder how can one baby chair fits all but here let me show you. First you place the Booster Seat on any chair, over here it&#8217;s my pink IKEA&#8217;s at my breakfast nook.</p>
<p> Then you secure one cute blue strap at the back of the chair:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.diyanazman.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/DSC02593.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4666" title="DSC02593" src="http://www.diyanazman.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/DSC02593.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Another at the  bottom of the chair; and wallahhh&#8230; </p>
<p><img class="aligncenter" title="booster seat2" src="http://www.diyanazman.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/booster-seat2.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p>
<p>A nice comfy sturdy chair for the lil one!</p>
<p>The tray that you see here is actually adjustable and removable. That means, once lil baby grows out of it, you can just keep it away. So this seat can be used for years! The trays are very easy to clean and for those who has a dishwasher, the trays are even dishwasher-friendly. So easy-peasy for lazy Mommy! haha! Unfortunately I am a typical Malaysian, mana ada dishwasher! :p</p>
<p>If you look closely, the trays are very smooth, there are no crevices to trap crumbs at all. Very good lah the designers, they think of the design sampai cam tu sekali kan?</p>
<p> The feeding tray, which snaps in place over the main tray, comes together with a snap-on lid; allowing food items to be covered in place when not touched.  Measuring 8.5” x 15” x 12’, with a weight capacity of up to 45 pounds, the booster seat provides great on-the-go portability with its over-the-shoulder straps and compact foldable feature.  With this portable feature, you can easily move from feeding baby in the kitchen to having him join the family at the dining table during mealtime. </p>
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<p><a href="http://www.diyanazman.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/booster-seat4.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4665" title="booster seat4" src="http://www.diyanazman.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/booster-seat4.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>The blue tray is the main tray that sticks to the seat.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter" title="booster seat 5" src="http://www.diyanazman.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/booster-seat-5.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p>
<p>The green lid covers food to keep it clean! Amazing! <br />
<a href="http://www.diyanazman.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/booster-seat.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4663" title="booster seat" src="http://www.diyanazman.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/booster-seat.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Here is the adjuster, to keep the tray comfy around baby&#8217;s belly. cute!<br />
So there you go, if any of you Momma would like to get one of these Fisher Price Healthy Care™ Deluxe Booster Seat, just are available in leading department stores, toy stores and hypermarkets nationwide at a retail price of RM199.90. Shopping for baby is so nice ya!? Azman is not gonna be so happy but I am already plotting a shopping plan! Haha&#8230;</p>
<p>But first, Miki&#8217;s 4 birthday party next month! I am so excited! have a great week everyone!</p>
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		<title>Ibu bapa yang merindui anaknya</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:44:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Diyana</dc:creator>
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		<title>Fisher-Price – Newborn to Toddler Rocker &#8211; My favourite baby gear</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:27:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Diyana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have been blogging as a Mom for the past 3-4 years and throughout the entire time, most FAQ that I got are regarding (1) tips on baby feeding and diet and (2) tips on baby stuff. Although until today I can hardly believe that other Moms actually refer to me (read : Crazy Dee) [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have been blogging as a Mom for the past 3-4 years and throughout the entire time, most FAQ that I got are regarding (1) tips on baby feeding and diet and (2) tips on baby stuff.</p>
<p>Although until today I can hardly believe that other Moms actually refer to me (read : Crazy Dee) about baby food recipes and ways to get their kids to eat right, I do think that I have a tip or two to share on baby’s stuff.</p>
<p>As my close friends would now, I have this weakness when it comes to getting things for my son, and boy oh boy, doesn’t Miki has a LOOOOOT of stuff! It is just me that is too lazy to write a review on some of the things that I feel very good and high in quality for the sake of sharing with fellow parents.</p>
<p>One of the stuff that I would like to recommend is <strong>Newborn to Toddler Rocker  by Fisher-Price</strong> (NBTTR). I find it really useful and how I wish I have gotten this rocker much-much earlier when Miki was a newborn.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4490" title="fisher price baby to toddler rocker" src="http://www.diyanazman.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/fisher-price-baby-to-toddler-rocker.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /><br />
Chillex watching TV&#8230;</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">This multi-usage baby gear does more than just rock babies to sleep; it also assists with feeding our babies and also allows these lil munchkin to learn-through-play. I remember when Miki was really tiny, I strapped him in his rocker/car seat, it worked fine but the car seat was kinda heavy! NBTTR however, is so light that I can easily move it around the house, kitchen/dining room during meal times, living room during playtime and upstairs when I need to go to the bathroom!</p>
<p>What is it with the Mom going to the bathroom pulak you may wonder&#8230; But come on people!<strong> MOM AND DADS POOPS TOO!</strong>  So when we need to spend a few minutes on the throne or in the shower, how do we ensure our baby is not rolling off the bed, crawling under the table and getting herself hurt?</p>
<p>NBTTR can solve that issue, because it can keep your baby safe and entertained at the same time. This rocker has a safety restrain to keep lil munchkin from falling off, it has no sharp edges and it has <strong>Low Profile Frame</strong> – this feature allows the rocker to easily be adjusted to a low position so it becomes a comfortable and secure bedding. This will support your baby’s fragile neck as she falls fast asleep. Most importantly, it can support up to 18 kilos of weight!</p>
<p>Recalling my experience, Miki’s rocker/car seat was also pretty much safe (until he was about one year old only, after that he became too strong, bounced and it toppled over) but it didn’t come with any entertainment features.</p>
<p>NBTTR is equipped with a toy bar that don’t only keep you baby busy playing with it while you are busy watching ANTM but it also helps make lil munchkin smarter without you realizing it! How awesome is that?</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4492" title="Newborn to Toddler Rocker" src="http://www.diyanazman.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Newborn-to-Toddler-Rocker.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">This pic makes me wanna have another baby!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The toy bar is designed in such a way that it promotes <strong>Eye-hand coordination</strong> ( gets baby to learn how to use both visual and mental skills that will train her to control her muscles to initiate movements through repetitive play);<br />
<strong>Visual Stimulation</strong> (eye-catching toys of contrasting colors, patterns, designs, curves and symmetry will help promote your baby’s visual development so they can gain better control of their own movements and slowly learn to interact with their new environment) and <strong>Auditory Stimulation</strong> ( a sound-rich environment is important to stimulate your baby’s learning and growth)</p>
<p>Although a baby’s hearing is well developed at birth, their sense of hearing is still not as refined as adults but this will continue to develop through their infancy period. They say it is advisable for parents to sing or talk to their children while jingling the musical toys as sets an important foundation for speech and language development.</p>
<p>Other features that I find very cool and I almost never thought of is called <strong>Calming Vibrations</strong>. When I found out about this, I went wowww….. Coz this rocker actually produces sleep-inducing sounds which will remind your baby of the sounds that they used to hear while they were in the womb! Amazing!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4491" title="fisher price baby rocker" src="http://www.diyanazman.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/fisher-price-baby-rocker.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Turn on the switch and baby gets rocking!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4495" title="fisher price mom-horz" src="http://www.diyanazman.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/fisher-price-mom-horz.jpg" alt="" width="437" height="321" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">This is me sometimes ago when I was a Minah Salleh LOL</p>
<p>And it rocks of course (nama pun rocker), in gentle rocking motion to further coaxes the fussiest of babies to fall asleep with minimal effort. I have met some parents that will deny altogether that their babies need rocking and can just go to sleep once placed on the bed but come on…. We know sometimes even the easiest baby gets cranky and need extra rocking that maybe can go on for hours! So instead of using the old buai kain with spring that you hang from the ceiling, why not use this rocker? It is so much more stylo, trust me! hehe</p>
<p>Now although Miki is already three years old, 17 kilos and as tall as my waist, he still lepaks on NBTTR that functions as a comfortable and stationary toddler chair. Since we got this rocker, Azman and I have more room on the couch<del> to do other things</del> coz Miki will be chilling there, crossing his legs and laughing to Spongebob and playing on the Ipad at the same time. Isn’t life swell, Miki?</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4493" title="miki on toddler chair" src="http://www.diyanazman.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/miki-on-toddler-chair.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4494" title="cool rocker seat" src="http://www.diyanazman.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/cool-rocker-seat.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" />The seat is machine-washable, easily foldable and the rocking and vibrations work on 1D alkaline battery. This is one of the most innovative baby gears that I come across, and speaking through experience, it would help busy parents a lot in juggling baby-care and house chores at the same time.</p>
<p>The multicolor Newborn to Toddler Rocker is now available in leading department stores, toy stores and hypermarkets nationwide at the retail price of RM349.90.</p>
<p>Makes a great baby shower gift as well! <img src='http://www.diyanazman.com/blogs/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>The worst Mom in the whole world</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2011 15:15:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Diyana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In my history of parenthood, I have never felt as terrible a mother as I am right now. I made roasted chicken with vegetables for dinner tonight. The chicken turned out crispy and good. Azman and I dipped it with black pepper sauce while Miki enjoyed it with ketchup. My poor baby had a couple [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In my history of parenthood, I have never felt as terrible a mother as I am right now.</p>
<p>I made roasted chicken with vegetables for dinner tonight. The chicken turned out crispy and good. Azman and I dipped it with black pepper sauce while Miki enjoyed it with ketchup.</p>
<p>My poor baby had a couple of mouthfuls already when I realized that the ketchup was SPOILED!</p>
<p>Diyana never gives bad food to her kid! Never! I may have a week worth of laundry unwashed, another week worth unfolded but when it comes to food my family always have the best and the freshest!</p>
<p>I am the kind of mom that mentally calculates the nutritional value of her kid on daily basis if not on every meal! I assess his milk intake, his fiber and vitamins, his calcium and protein. Everyday without fail!</p>
<p>But today I feed him rotten food! SOS BUSUK!! Oh God…</p>
<p>I am gonna go stick my head in the burning oven now… Then I am gonna go flush my face down the toilet. And if Miki gets tummy ache tomorrow, God help me dismiss the urge to cut my own hara-kiri style…</p>
<p>Mummy is so sorry Miki.. Mummy feels so bad right now. A mom that can be so careless in handling her kids diet is probably the worst mom in the world! I promise this will not happen again, my son. I love you…</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diyanazman.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Devil-Kid.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4468" title="Devil Kid" src="http://www.diyanazman.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Devil-Kid.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="751" /></a><br />
Miki, taken on 23 April 2011</p>
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		<title>Back on the blog &#8211; Just Miki!</title>
		<link>http://www.diyanazman.com/2011/06/14/back-on-the-blog-just-miki/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 06:25:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Diyana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[First of all many apologies to my readers. I received a lot of messages asking why I stopped updating this blog and my answer is well, I kinda lost my blogging mojo. But as I look at Miki last night before he went to sleep, I realized how much he has grown and how much [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>First of all many apologies to my readers. I received a lot of messages asking why I stopped updating this blog and my answer is well, I kinda lost my blogging mojo. But as I look at Miki last night before he went to sleep, I realized how much he has grown and how much achievements, milestones and even my own parenting learning curves that I missed jotting down in this blog. Time cannot be turned around, those memories, may they be good or bad, will be well&#8230; gone forever. Sayang eh? Azman and I was hoping to use this blog as a compilation of stories about us that someday when we are old and gray, we can read again and reminisce together.</p>
<p>Now with that motivation, I will start writing regularly again. *bersemangat*</p>
<p>About the little boy? Well like I said he is so big already. Now learning English and spelling slowly. He can read a few words only but speaks in many full English sentences. Bahasa Melayu tak payah cakap la, in fact he is forever talking and it makes me feel bad when I couldn&#8217;t entertain his endless questions.</p>
<p>One way of Miki learning English is by picking up words and sentences he hears on the TV and asking me the meaning.  I marveled at how curious kids these days can be, I remember when I was 5 or 6, I liked to watch Ewok and Smurf. I listened to the dialogues too but I don&#8217;t think I was really interested to know exactly what those English words mean. Miki on the other hand is just three but his inquisitive level stands a lot higher. He asked what&#8217;s the meaning of &#8220;courageous warrior&#8221;, what is a dragon scroll, why is the mermaid half fish, what&#8217;s the meaning of many big words for example  &#8220;robust&#8221;, &#8220;unbelievable&#8221; and phrases like &#8220;why am I so different&#8221;? Big words.. Miki&#8230; Big words&#8230;</p>
<p>But his addiction to TV is something that I have been monitoring. Positive side of it is his expanding vocabulary but I am afraid he would be less athletic if he keeps staying inside watching the idiot box. We have 3 tvs in the house and he conquers them all, the one in the living room is for Spongebob and other Astro shows, the one in our bedroom (NOT HIS BEDROOM! Bila ko nak tidor bilik sendiri ni?) is for his favorite movies like Kung Fu Panda, Tarzan and Rio. The other TV upstairs is strictly for watching Blue&#8217;s Clues. Jangan sesekali sesiapa berani memasang TV tersebut untuk menonton rancangan lain nescaya akan ada budak kecik mengamuk dan menyorokkan remote! *stress*</p>
<p>Yesterday at 6.30pm I took Miki to our neighborhood park that we all love very much. The trees at the playground area are blooming again and the <a href="http://www.diyanazman.com/2009/04/29/the-tree-with-yellow-flowers/">yellow flowers</a> are falling and scattered all over the grass. Miki was jumping and running and climbing happily while I watched until he stopped on his track and picked up a candy wrapper on the ground. He told me he wants a candy like this and I said sure after you&#8217;re done playing.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" src="http://www.diyanazman.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Miki-at-BK3-Playground.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone" src="http://www.diyanazman.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Miki-at-the-playground-tunnel.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
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<p>He threw the wrapper back on the ground and started to run again. I thought he was still playing around but as his pace got faster I started to scream his name but it seemed like he didnt hear me. He ran from the playground area to the road side, across the street and into the Mamak shop to get his candy. I screamed and ran after him but he was too fast for me. What if one of the drivers couldn&#8217;t see him? He is only one meter tall?! What if there was a mat rempit speeding his motorcycle? What if? What if?</p>
<p>That night Miki got quite a severe punishment for running away, not responding to his name being called  and crossing the street without adult&#8217;s supervision.</p>
<p>My heart almost stopped when I saw him running across the street dangerously like that. Please don&#8217;t do anything silly like this again kiddo! Thank God nothing happened. I am a little frustrated that I couldn&#8217;t run fast enough to catch you.. And this make me wonder how far can I go to protect you from harm&#8230;</p>
<p>Be good Miki and be safe&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Kids Talk</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:50:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Diyana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I think many Moms and Dads face this problem at one point of time while bringing up the toddlers. Kids tend to pick up dirty words and say things that are not very nice. For the first three years in Miki’s life I think we are lucky that he doesn’t pick up the bab*s and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think many Moms and Dads face this problem at one point of time while bringing up the toddlers. Kids tend to pick up dirty words and say things that are not very nice.</p>
<p>For the first three years in Miki’s life I think we are lucky that he doesn’t pick up the bab*s and the b*dohs… He repeats after us sometimes but those words never seem to be written permanently in his vocabulary.</p>
<p>At around three, Miki speaks in sentences that are accurate and highly influenced by styles and slangs. Despite never saying b*doh or b*bi etc… Sometimes Miki would say things that would create a force in hand to swing in high velocity and slap his face dua-tiga kali!!</p>
<p>Several months ago he tends to say “Eh Daddy… Miki tak cakap dengan Daddy pun… Miki cakap dengan Mummy je!”<br />
Or in English, “Hey Daddy, I am not talking to you I am only talking to Mummy!”</p>
<p>Hey that&#8217;s quite rude! Miki doesn&#8217;t even know that it&#8217;s rude when he says that&#8230;.After a few lectures and maybe pinches Miki stopped making those remarks.</p>
<p>Now his annoying speaking has started again. Whenever he is so engrossed in something, he would not budge to our callings and instead he would answer “Ahhh.. Miki malas lah!”.</p>
<p>I think the last time he said that was 2 nights ago, let’s see his improvement this time. Haishhh pening kepala aku!<br />
He is also still number 1 at making excuses. While we were hiking last weekend, he would say “Miki dah takde minyak (petrol)!” or “Miki dah takde battery!” when he needed to stop and rest. Very funny though! Haha…</p>
<p>Looking at the bright side, I believe kids this age is still learning on what is nice and what is not nice to say. I hope he learns well in this area, it’s a crucial factor in living harmoniously in a community. In the mean time all I need is more patience&#8230;</p>
<p>Amin!</p>
<p>PS- Today on 17 March 2011, Luth Mikael &#8220;Miki&#8221; is 3 years 2 months old. He is 100 cm tall and weigh 15.1kilos.</p>
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		<title>The Proud Mother</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:23:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Diyana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Allow me, ladies and gentlemen, to write about one of the proudest moments in my motherhood. My Miki, my little chickadee, my little cekodok, my precious baby… HAS BECOME SO SMART ALREADY! YAY! His latest achievements may be nothing at all great to many other parents out there, but it is a big deal to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Allow me, ladies and gentlemen, to write about one of the proudest moments in my motherhood. My Miki, my little chickadee, my little cekodok, my precious baby… HAS BECOME SO SMART ALREADY! YAY!</p>
<p>His latest achievements may be nothing at all great to many other parents out there, but it is a big deal to me and Azman because unlike other urban kids, Miki hasn’t been to any kindy or day-care or anything fancy schmancy lessons… He only stays with a Makcik babysitter when we go to work and watches Spongebob when we come back.</p>
<p>Miki used to be a child that refuses to learn.  It bothers me sometimes but then again, he is just a kid. He refused to sing the ABCs, refused to hold the pencil correctly. Refused to spend more than 1 minute on a coloring book and generally, I can say that Miki was not interested in learning at all.</p>
<p>But because he has been speaking very well, a quality that reflects on his ability to understand, to remember, to communicate and to learn&#8230; I have confidence in him and I let him loose, allowing him to spend his three years so far… being a toddler that he really is, just like how I and his Daddy spent our childhood.  All the educational toys that were given to him or purchased by me are kept in boxes because he has no interest in them. No books were read only stories we told, fresh from my own imagination.</p>
<p>All of a sudden when Miki turns three he not only can pronounce all the letters but he also recognizes the ABCs all the way to Z! AND HE CAN WRITE THEM TOO!!! Not perfectly but so well.. . Just like magic..</p>
<p>He can count in English perfectly until 16 and recognizes the numbers too… He can “congak” up until 6 and 7! “Congak” here means he looks at a group of items in glance and can tell the amount precisely! Mummy is so proud!!!  I cannot believe my method of introducing numbers through 10 Little Indians and Monkeys Jumping on the Bed works!</p>
<p>He solves picture puzzles like a pro. He colors objects within lines and draw great pictures of people and things.  He knows shapes too on top colors that he mastered a long time ago.</p>
<p>He knows so many English words now, and can speak in full English sentence too!! Amazing! We live in a 90% Bahasa Melayu speaking home and I believe that is the language they speak at her babysitter’s too. Thanks Spongebob! I’ll give you some credit for the annoyance!</p>
<p>Through Iphone he can even use computer and technology jargons.. Something that I find really cool for kid his age… He uses the gadget and other computers really well too.. in fact now he surfs Youtube without needing any assistance. Ops, some parental guidance may be needed here but so far he watches Annoying Orange, nursery rhymes and Angry Bird trailers only.. LOL</p>
<p>He knows doa makan and Al-Fatihah although not perfectly but good enough for me… He remembers amazing ( and sometimes useless) facts that startling to us and another best part is the fact that he is potty trained except when sleeping.. LOL!</p>
<p>The journey of potty-training him started a long time ago when his babysitter was convinced he could be let diaper-less because he can speak so well.  But he ended up diaper-clad again cause he would never tell when he wants to go peepee… And now all of a sudden he followed orders and visited the loo religiously to pee. There are cases of MIKI TAK SEMPATTT… but I am so glad on the improvement lil guy!</p>
<p>Right now, without anybody asking he would go around spelling words on restaurant menus, candy wrappers, t-shirt prints… He is yet to know how to make out most of the sounds and neither do I know how to teach him… I am confident if he can keep up this momentum, plus me to give guidance… Miki can read before he turns four.  But first I need to learn how to teach&#8230; and that is very difficult…</p>
<p>Yet, I am still so proud of him… So damn proud!</p>
<p>I guess Miki is simply growing up… All of these sudden developments are giving me mixed emotions… How I wish I have spent more time teaching you, Miki,  than Spongebob has been amusing you. I am sure if I have done that you’d reached these milestones earlier but at the same time I was thinking what good does it do to you; knowing how to spell at such tender age?</p>
<p>Would you be a better person if you know how read and write at age three rather than six? Would you have more values and kindness in your heart if you know Maths before you reach one hundred centimeters tall? Somehow  I doubt that it could be a contributing factor…</p>
<p>At one point of time, I was so ecstatic with your advancing skills, I set my mind to spend half an hour with you every night, coaching you to write and read. You are smart so you must be trained up to your fullest potential! But then I realize you’d enjoy playing ‘karate’ with your dad more than holding a pencil…</p>
<p>So should I make you sit down and read or let you bounce around the house like a bunny rabbit? Is it beneficial to you knowing so much so early or is it just something for me to feel proud and boastful?</p>
<p>I think it is the latter. Academically advanced young kids is just a ticket for moms and dads to brag. It doesn’t ensure a bright future, it doesn’t ensure an honorable adult behavior…</p>
<p>Mummy is so freaking proud of you kid, but no more pressure from now on.  Go and play now.. You have done great so far. Let me know when you feel like playing scribbling and coloring…</p>
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		<title>susahnya jadi cikgu</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 03:23:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Diyana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[aku tengah mengajar miki menulis. budak kecik ni egois taknak aku pegang tangan dia sambil menulis. pastu nak tulis alphabets yang dia suka je. contohnye E, A, I, T, F, O dan beberapa lagi. kalau aku pegang jugak tangan dia pastu tulis huruf yang aku nak ajar tu dia akan ngamuk. Miki dah pandai takmau [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>aku tengah mengajar miki menulis. budak kecik ni egois taknak aku pegang tangan dia sambil menulis. pastu nak tulis alphabets yang dia suka je. contohnye E, A, I, T, F, O dan beberapa lagi. kalau aku pegang jugak tangan dia pastu tulis huruf yang aku nak ajar tu dia akan ngamuk. Miki dah pandai takmau Mummy pegang tangan.</p>
<p>Masalahnya Miki kan kecik lagi belum pandai semua lagi, biarlah Mummy ajar dulu&#8230; Tapi takkk&#8230; sungguh tak serious dalam pelajaran dan asyik nak buat lawak&#8230;</p>
<p>Bila dia tulis &#8220;O&#8221; dan &#8220;O&#8221;nya terbujur&#8230; dia kata dia sengaja lukis gambar cili&#8230; atau jagung..<br />
Bila dia tulis &#8220;A&#8221; dan &#8220;A&#8221;nya tak bercantum di atas, dia kata dia tulis &#8220;H&#8221;..<br />
Bila huruf &#8220;O&#8221;nya bercamtum-cantum macam awan larat, dia kata dia lukis gambar rambut Maggi dia&#8230;</p>
<p>*tepuk dahi*</p>
<p>Tapi Miki melukis agak pandai juga. Boleh lukis gamba orang siap kaki tangan dan sebagainya. Walaupun sangat ngeri gambar tersebut tapi Mummy bangga juga. Mewarna pun dan cekap, mewarna penuh tak keluar garisan. Namun sangat mengikut mood dan perasaan.</p>
<p>Tapi susah juga jadi ibu dan guru. Aku memang tak mahu kata ini Miki salah itu Miki salah, takut potong stim dan patahkan semangat. Pada masa yang sama nak patahkan kedegilan dan keegoan budak 2 tahun. Entahnya&#8230; mungkin ini sebab ramai yang hantar anak pergi taska&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Drifting Through Time</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:38:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Diyana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I was a child, I woke up in the morning and I took the public bus to school. When Miki is a bigger child,  he would wake up in the morning and jump into the car that would send him right into the compound of the school.  Does that mean we can now afford [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When I was a child, I woke up in the morning and I took the public bus to school.<br />
When Miki is a bigger child,  he would wake up in the morning and jump into the car that would send him right into the compound of the school.  Does that mean we can now afford a better transport or the streets have gotten more dangerous for kids?</p>
<p>When I was a child, I got to eat MacDonalds once in a blue moon. When Miki is a child he gets to eat the American food almost a couple of times in a week. Has the family gone westernize or have we become slave to unhealthy food?</p>
<p>When I was a child, I learned my alphabets from Gila-Gila and the newspaper. When Miki is a child, he learns his alphabets from Youtube and online kids activity websites. Have we become more technologically advanced or have we lost the love for knowledge in books?</p>
<p>When I was a child, I was told not to go out when it is dark because Hantu Tetek was out there to get me.<br />
When Miki is bigger child, I am going to tell him not to go out in the dark because the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aminulrasyid_Amzah" target="_blank">Police might shoot him</a>! Have we become more intelligent or the Hantu Tetek now have guns and wear blue uniforms?</p>
<p>There are many things that I could have never dreamed of when I was a child but Miki gets to enjoy and hardly appreciates. But there are also many things that the boy never even knew that he was missing.</p>
<p>Modernization is not always good. I want you to remember something Miki, that is always remember your roots.</p>
<p>Love, Mummy</p>
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		<title>Mummyku Tukang Sihir</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 01:51:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Diyana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In conjunction with the Malay Language Month in October 2010, I am writing this entry in my native tongue &#8211; Bahasa Melayu. Pada suatu petang yang indah, saya dan anak saya yang berusia 2 tahun 8 bulan sedang berjalan-jalan di pusat membeli-belah. Kemudian kami telah singgah di taman permainan kanak-kanak sambil menikmati sepotong ais-krim. Tiba-tiba [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In conjunction with the Malay Language Month in October 2010, I am writing this entry in my native tongue &#8211; Bahasa Melayu.</p>
<p>Pada suatu petang yang indah, saya dan anak saya yang berusia 2 tahun 8 bulan sedang berjalan-jalan di pusat membeli-belah. Kemudian kami telah singgah di taman permainan kanak-kanak sambil menikmati sepotong ais-krim.</p>
<p>Tiba-tiba seorang wanita muda yang sedang duduk di sebelah saya mengeluarkan suara yang nyaring. Sungguh mengerikan suara wanita itu. Sebenarnya suara saya pun nyaring dan ngeri juga tapi sekurang-kurangnya projeksi suara saya keluar dari mulut dan bukan hidung.</p>
<p><em>&#8220;Ehhh&#8230; kenapa you bagi anak you makan tuuuu!&#8221;</em> kata beliau.</p>
<p>Dengan sepantas kilat saya memandang ke arah anak saya. Saya amat yakin pada ketika saya mengalihkan pandangan ke arah beg tangan seorang lagi ibu yang turut berada di taman itu, anak saya telah memakan kasut beliau. Akan tetapi anak saya hanyalah sedang memakan ais-krim. Walaupun ais-krim tersebut telah tercomot hingga terkena pipi, dagu, hidung, kening dan barangkali paru-paru beliau, tetapi yang dimakan olehnya hanyalah ais-krim dan bukan kasut beliau mahupun kasut saya. Syukur Alhamdulillah.</p>
<p>Kemudian saya pun bertanya semula kepada wanita di sebelah saya; &#8220;<em>Kenapa, ais-krim ni tak boleh makan ke?&#8221;</em></p>
<p>Saya sungguh terkesima. Adakah saya telah terbeli lelemak beku yang mempunyai unsur babi dan tidak halal? Adakah saya telah menyokong Yahudi? Adakah anak saya telah membaca Surah Yassin dan membaca doa selamat? Hati saya sungguh berdebar. Apakah salah kami?</p>
<p><em>&#8220;Ais-krim tak elokkkkk&#8230; jangan bagi anak you makan ni&#8230;Ni tak bagus untuk kesihatan, you tak tahu ke?&#8221;</em> tanya beliau dengan penuh semangat lengkap dengan jelingan mata yang tajam. Mungkin beliau pernah mendapat watak pelakon sampingan sebagai Mak Bedah penggosip kampung dalam drama swasta.  Wajahnya berkerut-kerut dengan penuh perasaan jijik terhadap ais-krim strawberi itu. Mungkin di mata beliau ais-krim yang sungguh menyelerakan itu diperbuat daripada najis berat mughallazah.</p>
<p>Saya pun dengan penuh keinsafan terus mendengar kata-kata wanita itu. Kalau tak salah saya, mulut saya mungkin ternganga sedikit. Tapi sedikit sahaja kerana saya sentiasa kawal cun.</p>
<p><em>&#8220;I memang tak pernah bagi anak I makan benda-benda ni&#8230;&#8221;</em> sambung beliau lagi sambil menggeleng-gelengkan kepala <em>&#8220;Anak I memang tak makan benda-benda manis dan diproses. Semua makanan kena rendah lemak, asli dan menyihatkan&#8230; biar minum air kosong aje.. lagi baik&#8230;!&#8221;</em></p>
<p>Maka saya pun telah terkedu dengan penuh kesyahduan. Sungguh saya tidak menyangka saya telah menzalimi anak saya. &#8220;<em>Mana anak you..&#8221;</em> tanya saya&#8230; &#8221; <em>Berapa umur diorang?&#8221;</em></p>
<p><em>&#8220;Anak I sorang jer&#8230; tu dia!&#8221; </em>kata wanita itu sambil menunjuk ke arah seorang budak lelaki. Rupa-rupanya budak lelaki yang dari tadi sedang berdiri tegak bak menyanyikan lagu Negaraku sambil memerhatikan anak saya menjilat ais-krim adalah merupakan anak kepada wanita tersebut.</p>
<p>Kanak-kanak tersebut berpakaian cantik dan berjenama. Melihat dari bahasa tubuhnya saya mengagak beliau berusia lebih-kurang tiga hingga empat tahun. Tekaan saya hampir tepat apabila ibunya mengatakan bahawa anak beliau berusia empat tahun.</p>
<p>Tiba-tiba seekor syaitan nirrojim telah berbisik di telinga saya. Kemudian ia menggeletek pundi hempedu saya pula. Tinggi kanak-kanak yang suci dan tidak bersalah itu hanyalah sama dengan paras telinga berselaput ais-krim anak saya. Badannya jugak kurus dan &#8220;frail&#8221; bak kata orang kampong saya. </p>
<p><em>&#8220;Kalau Miki sepak sekali budak ni mesti pelanting sampai ke New Zealand kan?&#8221;</em> bisik syaitan itu lagi. (Syaitan kah?)</p>
<p>Kata-kata itu menyebabkan saya ingin sekali ketawa terbahak-bahak. Oh sungguh kelakar sekali setan ini hingga ke tahap Raja Lawak. Hasutannya juga telah menyebabkan saya telah membuat kuda-kuda, meletakkan kedua-dua belah tapak tangan di atas lutut dan kemudiannya mengangkat tangan kanan saya, sama sebijik seperti Imuda dalam sketsa Kampung Sri Wangi dan melaung &#8220;<em>PIIIRAAAHHHHH MABUKKKKK!&#8221;</em> kepada wanita ibu kepada budak kecik itu. Mujurlah saya berhalusinasi sahaja, jikalau tidak, mungkin entry ini lebih panjang dari sedia ada.</p>
<p>Sungguh beriya-iya wanita itu menasihati saya tentang pemakanan sihat akan tetapi anak beliau adalah begitu <strong>kudut </strong>sekali. Sungguh tidak sesssuuaaaiiii! (baca dengan suara sengau)</p>
<p>Mungkin ada yang mengatakan badan yang kecil tidak bererti tidak sihat tetapi saya juga ingin menekankan disini bahawa makan sepotong ais-krim seminggu sekali juga tidak beerti tidak sihat. Perlukah saya menerangkan kepada wanita itu bahawa anak saya adalah pemakan tegar sayur broccoli, bayam dan lobak merah pada usia satu tahun? Perlukah saya menceritakan kisah sukses saya mendidik anak saya menjadi pemakan ubat yang sungguh mudah daripada ubat antibiotik oral hinggalah ke ubat titisan mata dan hidung?</p>
<p>Saya kira tidak perlu kerana saya tidak mengenali wanita itu, beliau hanyalah seorang lagi ibu yang membawa anak ke taman permainan. Sebarang perbualan mesra saya dengan beliau pasti berkisar tentang perkara-perkara indah tanpa perlu ada unsur kejian mahupun kesombongan.</p>
<p>Saya tahu dan sedar bahawa ais-krim mengandungi lemak akan tetapi Tuan-tuan dan Puan-puan, lemak juga merupakan suatu zat penting dalam piramid makanan. Jikalau anak kecik dihindari dari lemak sepenuhnya tidak kah itu akan mengganggu tumbesarannya? Walaupun kita kaum ibu (bukan saya la tapi) kadangkala mempunyai lelemak tepu yang boleh melantun pabila disentuh, tidak beerti anak kita tidak harus menikmati sedikit lemak pun, baik dalam bentuk lemak haiwan, minyak sayuran atau makanan hasil tenusu seperti ais-krim.</p>
<p>Seperkara lagi, walaupun saya seorang yang keji, tetapi saya tetap tidak sampai hati membiarkan anak saya menitis air liur melihat kanak-kanak lain menikmati makanan yang enak. Sesungguhnya siapakah ibu yang zalim di sini? Saya atau wanita itu kah?</p>
<p>Walaupun kadang kala saya akan meroyan dengan sikap anak saya namun saya tetap bukan seorang Ibu Tiri yang kejam mahupun Tukang Sihir yang bengis. Bahagian Tukang Sihir itu memang sudah jelas lagi bersuluh kerana Tukang Sihir rata-rata berhidung panjang sedangkan saya berhidung kemek.</p>
<p>Dengan itu ingin saya simpulkan disini bahawa kita patut cuba  agar tidak membuat bagus kepada ibu-ibu yang lain kerana hanya seorang ibu itu yang tahu apa yang terbaik untuk anaknya. Selain itu, ibu tersebut juga mungkin mempunyai blog yang dibaca oleh 1000 orang sehari. Oh sungguh keji sekali!</p>
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